curl-6 said:
Xbox definitely got bashed the most in 2013 and 2017-2025, though in 2014-2016 and 2025 to present Nintendo also got a ton of flack for first the Wii U's numerous failings, and then the internet's weird obsession with hating on Switch 2. |
I think the Switch 2 hate is greatly inflated honestly.
There's been misinformation early during it's launch period but that was just down to poor communication on topics like cartridges etc. No different from this. Or other situations like PS5s back compatible uncertainty at launch. When a question mark is put on something, people assume the worst.
A lot of chronically online portion of gamers aren't excited by it's current lineup (fair) so there's disappointment there and that's reflected in attitudes about the system. I haven't noticed much "hate" personally but I have noticed some high sensitivity from Nintendo fans, even in this thread assuming a victim mentality.
When Switch 2 sales dipped below expectations (which they did), there came a doom train where people used it validate their feelings of disappointment, and honestly that weak holiday reflected a reality of middling interest from some of Nintendo's key demograohics but concern there is squashed with software like Pokopia bringing sales back in line with expectations.
Of course plenty are still waiting for their more "core" games and I think is another issue with Nintendo in popular game spaces, they're dealing with expectations from people who are only a small part of their actual target market comparative to Sony/MS.
Some portion of the web will always be complaining about something tbh. I just think Nintendo was just at the center of attention with S2 being new and also relatively conservative with what they showed off for the system/hype.
Last edited by Otter - on 02 May 2026
