| OneTime said: Unfortunately, everything you say is reminiscent of Wii->WiiU... |
The biggest differences between the transition from Wii->WiiU versus NSW->NSW2 is pricing, marketing, and software…which, by these measuress, I struggle to see how you could claim that the current transition is anything like that of Wii->WiiU? Wii’s were selling at bargain bin prices (as low as $50) with Wii U fighting at a $300/$350 price tag; whereas NSW remains at $200-350, and NSW2 at $450-500. Wii U was solely marketed running upgraded Wii games such as Wii Sports & NSMBU, whereas NSW2 has been crystal clear in showcasing a new MarioKart & a new Donkey Kong (not to mention the “2” versus “U”…one is very explicit in conveying successor, the other is a bit ambiguous). There was no software which truly distinguish Wii U from Wii until the release of SM3DW, a whole 12m after launch.
That all said: What are my thoughts on the transition? It’s going a whole lot more smooth than any Nintendo system prior lol. The economic situation is really the only thing I can think of that’s making this transition even slightly uneasy…well, that and pricing, but I do not think the price is so high that it’ll hurt the system in any meaningful way. Especially not with XBSXS/PS5 have models ranging from $400 up to $730USD.
…Though reading the OP, I feel like my response may not answering as was hoped for? Am I answering correctly? Sounds like you’re talking a little bit more about the logistics of it all (e.g., backwards compatibility, transferring Nintendo accounts between systems, etc.). I’ll def check out the linked vid.
Last edited by firebush03 - on 10 May 2025
