"I don't think it's going to be that successful" - famous words. In all seriousness though when the Switch. came out I thought it was going to flop, until one day my friend who has never had any interest in Nintendo started asking me about it. Of course thats highly anecdotal evidence but I think it's a testament to how well Nintendo marketed the Switch at the time.
Nintendo's underproduction isn't just a gimmick to drive up demand. Most consumers don't casually purchase a $320 system because they felt challenged to find it. That's a significant share of disposable income for a single impulse purchase. That's before a single playable $65 game as well. It does however induce people who really want one and really want to be part of this early discussion/experience to push their purchase sooner rather than later. That doesn't generate more sales necessarily, unless those early-adopters generate significant buzz beyond their closest group of like-minded early-adopters. If you're going to frame this historically, than historic release practices are worth mention. Nintendo has really, really avoided over-production (consider the gaming environment in which they were born with the glut of 2600s, Colecovisions and Intellivisions being clearanced at stores), their initial release is always short of projected demand (NES and SNES were hard-to-find hot items their first 6 months, so was the N64, the Wii was a smaller initial production, as was the WiiU and the 3DS) - they're conservative and don't want a ton of product wasting on shelves and being marked down to clearance - that's bad marketing, bad business, and creates a lasting image that the company's product is failing. Initial release>feedback>adjustments>feedback>ramped production. That isn't a gimmick, it's cautious if not wise for a brand-leading product launch and distribution plan.
I hear you, but one little thing I need to differ with you is the portability aspect. I would never measure that based on whether or not the device fits in my pockets. I take all of my portable devices (Game Boys, PSP, Ps Vita, DS, 3DS, whatever) in a case inside my backpack. I'd never put any of them in my pocket, even if they fit. On one hand, I try to take care of my stuff (with the exception of my phone) and I think portablility has to do with self sufficiency and "handheldability". Also, you'd never consider a laptop isn't portable, you can just pop it in your backpack and carry and use it anywhere, it fitting a pocket wouldn't take away from it. On top of that, think of all those huge phones (some of which are almost as big as the Switch) that people carry everywhere, and no one considers them non-portable (though I probably couldn't fit them in any of my pockets, at least comfortably). Anyways, I don't think that's something you could really criticize the NS for. The battery is a concern, sure, but that one too I think could be arguable when you have consoles like the Vita and 3DS XL holding a similar battery duration.
While you do make valid points, you have to remember that not everyone is going to have a backpack/satchel/purse with them at all times. Unless I'm traveling somewhere that I'm also carrying luggage or other belongings, I'm not going to take anything I can't fit in my pockets. I don't take public transportation, and I graduated from college a few years ago, so I don't have any reason to be carrying something extra. Even if I did fall into those categories, I could bring along my GPD Win that does fit in my pocket, and that's a literal PC. Sure, it's weak, but the library is enormous and I can still run modern games (GTA 5, Fallout 4, etc.) on the lowest settings, which still look great on a small screen. I guess my point is that there's better options available that can do all the things the Switch offers already, unless you REALLY need to play the newest Zelda or Mario on the go. I don't think a lot of "casual" gamers would think carrying something as big as the Switch is worth being able to play Zelda on the go. It's too large to not serve another purpose to someone who isn't in the "hardcore" gamer category like the people who care enough to watch this video. I think the main redeeming quality of the Switch is the multiplayer...if Nintendo focuses a LOT on that aspect, they could get more people on board. As a single-player experience, though, it might struggle to gain traction aside from the usual first-party titles.
@ALitleBitSpecial · Disagree. It's portable AND handheld (or "handholdable" to be more precise, unlike an ultrabook, for example). What it isn't is pocketable, for sure, but it works as a handheld exactly like a DS would and you can carry it everywhere, so it's a portable handheld.
I have a 3ds xl. I find it to be as portable as the Switch. If you remove the joycons and and place them in a different pocket to the screen it'll work out more convenient in my opinion.
Switch will be successful. Let me give you some good reasons as to why I think that: 1.Indie games - Today i was looking through my ps4 library when i noticed i would rather play 30+ games on ps4 on switch. These weren't demanding games, games like fez and super meat boy but i would much rather play these games on the go. 2. Reception - I don't know a single person who owns a switch and doesn't like it. Even hardcore Playstation fans like the guys over at Kinda Funny love the thing. Only those comparing it to HD twins hated it, but thats stupid. Comping a mobile system to giant computer box, is stupid. It shows people who did those reviews don't understand the product. 3.Because the battery life is not that bad - My wife played Zelda for 4 hours in mobile mode and still had 20% battery left. The volume was simply at 45% or so and so was the brightness (WI-FI was on). 4. Public Knowledge of system - I took my Switch over to a local Honda Dealership as they worked on my car and the guy who was helping me apparently opened a switch as well. Then his co-worker came by, and asked what the switch was. I explained the console to him and then played 2 player in FAST RMX. It blew his mind. Their boss came buy because these guys where playing and not working and the employee who was playing it said "hey man look at this thing!" and the boss (which was around 45 years of age) said "yeah I just bought one for my kid on Friday!". Shows you how much people know and love the system. 5. Nintendo is not making artificial demand - at a local Walmart some friends of mine went to buy a switch even though they had not preordered it. They stood in line for quite some time and finally bought it. Walmart had received more than 60+ Switch systems. and right in front of Walmart, a Gamestop had received 20+ of them. For comparison, Walmart every Tuesday night around 10pm received 2-5 NES classics. There were times when at maximum they would have in stock up to 17. Though this only happened once. Gamestop on the other hand almost never had one on hand, and at launched they received around 12. As you can see, there was a clear difference in shipping amounts. 6. Exclusives - I'll just do this... 2017 exclusives for... Xbox One *Halo Wars 2 *Sea of Thieves *Cuphead *Tacoma *State of Decay 2 Playstation 4 *Gravity Rush 2 *Nioh *Persona 5 *Horizon *Dangarompa 1-2 Reload *MLB The show 17 *Uncharted: The lost Legacy *Nex Machina Nintendo Switch *Zelda: Breath of the Wild *ARMS *FAST RMX *Super Mario Odyssey *Splatoon 2 *Xenoblade 2 *Shovel Knight: Spector of Torment (only for a month) *Bitboy *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe *New Frontier Days *Runner 3 *Snipper Clips *Soldam *Project Octopath Traveler *audio Hero *De Mambo *Shin Migami Tensei *Tales *Super Bomberman R *seasons of heaven *Ultra Street Fighter II: The final challengers *Project Mekuru *Pokemon *1-2 Switch Notice how many of those where third party indies?.... everyone has an opinion though, you might be right, i might be right but i don't think your looking at this console right. It's not a console. It's not a handheld. Its a whole new category of device. See it from a whole new lens.
I remember watching this video five years ago, and I felt the same. I was initially apathetic towards the Nintendo Switch. I never had a Wii U growing up, but a best friend of mine did and he seemed happy with it, but it was heartbreaking hearing how much of a flop it ended up being, with the most infamous case being 'Star Fox Zero' being seen as a disappointment. Naturally, I wasn't willing to unload my parents' wallet on a successor that could potentially flop also, and I was more than happy with my investment in retro games. Now I understand how it must have felt for dedicated Sega fans back in the mid to late 1990s, though it's not quite as bad as that. Two years later, however, I officially got one for Christmas. Of all the modern game consoles on the market, it caught my attention the most; some of the highly anticipated releases brought me back to the days of Nintendo 64 and GameCube. I've also recently played 'Kirby & The Forgotten Land' and it quickly became one of my new favourite video games. I've hardly experienced play control as tight and responsive, and the great amount of gameplay variety and mini-objectives kept the fun factor high. My favourite thing about the Nintendo Switch though, at least from the games I've played, is it seems to be devoid of most of the frustrating inconveniences that plague other consoles, or at least the Xbox One I have. It asked for an update, and it only took five seconds. I can play single-player games without having to be online (Whoever came up with that deserves to be fired). Physical copies contain the actual game and not keys to unlocking a digital version. Going from the Xbox One, which felt needlessly clunky and cumbersome, to this felt like I died and went to heaven. I'm even considering selling Xbox One versions of games I own for Nintendo Switch copies, and just leaving the former as the best DVD/Blu-Ray player I own as of now. Fun video to look back on overall.
Good video as always, but I definitely think that you fail to appreciate the portability of the device (with you admitting you'd only keep the system docked). This aspect of the Switch is a major factor in it's appeal, being that someone would legitimately rebuy Skyrim so they could play it comfortably on the go. The Switch is something I'm genuinely more excited for, and I've never owned a Nintendo console in my entire life (The lack of Battlefront on the Gamecube was what made me pick Xbox over Gamecube). The Switch is a device I can actually use in this busy and unstable part of my life (College Grad). I can take it with me, use it to play console-quality games, and take advantage of its local multiplayer (something that has been abandoned by Microsoft and Sony to my chagrin). I wouldn't buy a ps4 pro or xb scorpio, but I will be getting a Switch for this quasi next-gen period. The Switch offers me experiences unavailable on any other platform, and Nintendo has been making a genuine effort to improve themselves, so I trust them far more than any of the other platforms. Lastly I think the main reason why 3rd party devs are so uncooperative (if not outright hostile) towards Nintendo is because Nintendo refuses to budge on physical media, microtransactions, and rushed bugged games. Just my view of that situation. Again awesome video and keep up the good work!
I don't get the "Does not fit in your pocket" complaint. Portable does not equate to pocket portable IMO. I don't think a 300 dollar devise should be shoved into your pocket when lose change, keys and other stuff goes. I paid 300+ dollars for this thing and it is going into a travel case so it is protected not in my front or back pocket.
"I don't think the Switch can be successful" "Xbox recently announced that game pass thing" It's interesting how drastically things can change in 5 years lol. 2017 was a long time ago
Adam Koralik I've always compared nintendos strategy to the same strategy Air Jordans were using from 2012-2016, artificial lack of supply followed by sudden restocked...
I want the Switch and I've not owned any of the Nintendo consoles since SNES. So, obviously it's not coming from a Nintendo fan. The reason that it appeals to me is that it manifests innovation and uniqueness. In fact, I'm sick of owning and playing a console which is nothing but a watered down version of a PC.
people always forget the power of nintendo exclusives possibly the best zelda ever made, a true successor to mario 64, splattoon, mario kart, all first year then forget all that if they put pokemon on instant success but it has to be a true pokemon game no stadium or nothing
If it does well I think they will put Pokemon on it. But if it doesn't, I feel like they'll keep it exclusive to the 3DS. I think they'll wait a year or two and decide then depending on how well the Switch is selling.
I agree somewhat. I am not saying it's the same with everyone, but I was pretty much done with their handhelds with the GBA/GBA SP. I didn't even want a DS until Pokemon Diamond and Pearl was released. Can't say it was the same for the 3DS, Ocarina of Time did that for me. But for some ppl there will always be that one game, or series, that will make them want to get the system it's compatible with. And later down the line, hopefully there will be more games that doesn't make that person regret getting the system at all.
Adam Koralik I wasn't referring to you, I just meant In a general sense. there's a lot of people that just want to see Nintendo fail for no real reason.
Minsc Although I think Adam does make a lot of great points, I have to disagree for a couple reasons. for one the gaming industry is booming right now, plus Nintendo's handhelds have always sold well with the exception of the virtual boy. The 3DS was super popular and if Nintendo can convince a lot of those players to Switch over, it could be very successful.
Nintendo is becoming Sega in the late 90's and 2000's. The wii U is like the Saturn, (totally underrated and awesome). Now the Switch will likely suffer the same fate as the Dreamcast (So much potential but too many burned bridges and lost trust, most consumers have moved on).
Adam, youre missing one key factor - children. Children are going to prefer the system they can take anywhere & instantly works without having to spend hours installing a blu-ray to the HDD. I dont see most kids between 7-13 caring too much about slightly better graphics on a machine that's tethered to the family TV they dont have 24 hour access to. Also, Pokemon. :)
January next year will be the best time to see if the Switch was a hit, after the Mario Odyssey Xmas bundle sales and post-xmas purchases being made. MarioKart 8 Deluxe will boost a bit as Mario Kart fans may have chosen not to get a Wii U, which clearly happened. I'm being a big kid and waiting until xmas for some Odyssey, Kart and anything else that looks good by then, I'll be able to get 1-2 Switch for £2 too. Mass Effect Andromeda and Fractured But Whole are out soon to take my mind of it.
I think the first year we will have a much clearer view of how things will shake out. This year's E3 will also be hugely important. What franchises will get Switch versions, what new IPs will the system sprout, and so on. I think a lot of indie games coming out on Switch will be a given, but it's still up in the air if we'll see "console-quality" ports from PS4 and Xbox, or "HD remasters" of mobile and Vita titles. This might be controversial, but I think that the Switch is the best possible system Nintendo could have produced at this price point and at this point in time. If they'd come up with a native 4K machine with HTC Vive support and whatever teraflops number it takes to outshine the Scorpio then yeah, that'd've done the trick for sure, but I don't think that was ever in the cards, not for a $300 launch price. If Nintendo had simply done a straight-up home console at that price bracket with no "gimmick" at all, I don't think it'd amount to much more than something that'd run about the same stuff as a PS4, maybe a bit better, but with a lot smaller library. If they'd waited for another year or two, I think the technology to make something impressive would have been cheap enough for them to make a real footprint onto the market. But could Nintendo have waited that long, with the Wii U on its deathbed and the 3DS more moribund by each passing month? We'll never know. It may be that in hindsight, the correct move for Nintendo will turn out to have been to pull out of the console race in 2016. That's how I feel, and am waiting to see if the next 12 months will bear this out. I hope the Switch will not have been a costly mistake, but I fully, completely and absolutely expect it will turn out to be just that.
Yeah I agree with you. I hope you're wrong with your last comment though. We'll have to wait and see what titles come out. For the past three maybe even 4 or 5 generations I've viewed Nintendo as solely a second console I would have alongside a PS or XB. Once all the Mario iterations have come out and a few other random games I ended up liking, I'm usually happy. It won't take much to beat the Wii games I've held onto, if it gets anywhere near GameCube I'll love it. Bit sad that I'm falling back on enjoying a bit of Mario Golf or Tennis to justify buying a system, that's how Nintendo has got, a nice luxury if you're a gamer, but it won't satisfy you if it's your main console. DS and 3DS are stellar in my opinion, they've always kept the standard up on handheld. The backwards compatibility is the thing I would've loved. It being missing here probably shaved a few million sales off and seems annoying, but SNES to N64 to Game Cube didn't have it and they seemed to still know what they were doing then. It also helped the Wii U second-hand game market not get extortionate.
The Switch is a step back to Nintendo roots in traditional console design and a step back to the Wii but with portability. I don't see why it wouldn't go into the console hall of fame. The Nintendo Switch is not a handheld and I think most people will see it as a handheld but a portable home console which you can take on a plan, work, or on vacation. To me a handheld is for all portable situations like going to the mall, walking down the neighborhood, and sitting on the subway. Nobody thinks a laptop as a handheld right? I don't think Nintendo thought "handheld" when designing the Switch.
Honestly I think you might be underestimating the love for nintendo handhelds. In my opinion the bigger the better (does anyone really want more stuff for their pockets? Just throw it in your bag!) and during my 13 hour night shift I almost never need to bust out the power cord, but I also can't play for super long periods of time like I could back in the snes rpg days. Sleep mode is nice and fast. Also people need to stop comparing this to ps4 and pc, it's currently the most powerful handheld with a cool big screen option!
Man I feel for you! All these people in the comments saying that you were wrong, but we have to remember what it was like at the time. Coming off the Wii U, we didn't know what the Switch was going to do. Hell it could even of done worse! We should all be pleasantly surprised and just stop pointing out the obvious. Can't wait for your 1 year review of the Switch, which we know NOW that is a very successful console so far.
My 2 cents.A lot of people includeing me are waiting for the switch to get extend/decent library + potentional price drop.I'm not going out now to spend 500$ just to play Zelda.But once Mario comes out + evrything else that is planed to come out by then.The console will be worth it, even at the same price. Totaly agree with what you said about the indies.With the Vita dead, the Switch is baiscly the go to choise for Indies.And some intresthing things are already anounce. Imo the Switch will make enough for Nintnedo to keep them for another round.And yes I think there will be.Don't agree home consoles are goign anywhere.Playstation is all Sony have.A lot of dev seems to like to work for pre build consoles.A lot of games (not exclusives) will not apear on PC this year or it will hapen far latter then their consoles counter parts.A lot of games are so poorly optimise for PC that is pushing gamers into buying home consoles.Kind of agree that the physical media might disappear in the near future but consoles aren't going anywhere anytime soon. And about Switch 2.0 I wlecome the idea.I'm the kind ot gamer/consumer that actually waits till the better version of the console comes out.I own only PS3 super slim and not the other models.I own only PSP 3000. PS4 slim and so on.So a Switch 2.0 is actually something I hope for and I think that the rest who went out and buy it now, shoulden't fell screw over.Nobody is forceing anybody for buying anything and owning something from the very start(1st) comes with a price.
I don't agree PS Vita is fully dead worldwide.Because it is still relevant in Japan and Asia market. There are still new none shovelware Vita games release in Japan, although most of them are ported from PS3 or PS4.
Rusinov Photography "Playstation is all Sony have" This sentence is grammatically incorrect, as well as, being a false statement. Sony is a giant electronics company that makes most of its money from televisions and sound equipment. The Playstation is just a small component to the company.
yeah I don't like how Nintendo makes their shit so rare. say what you want about Sony, but they hide nothing. if they want a Sony product they will sell it to you. period.
To this day, I still don't know what a Nintendo Switch is. All I see from the distance I see it is a tablet with controls on the sides. Why do I need that?
"POW!" ...and you completely missed the target. This is NOT just another "cell phone" that can play recycled video games to a numb majority. This is a hand held gaming device that connects like a console to play real video games with real tangible input devices made for a real gaming experience. I love my LG G3 and can do virtual reality with a headset and play anything I can download from the "Play Store" application but the actual gaming experience is quite limited when using my mobile device's (cell phone) touch screen interface to play video games that it's got me really exited about the Switch. I'm seriously thinking about getting one and I've been a PC gamer for decades. It's the real functional portablility, not pocketability that has me drooling over this one. Then the bonus... I get home and continue on my big screen in high definition.. not milking cows or crushing candy but really playing real video games with a real levers and buttons.
+Joshua Demers "This is NOT just another "cell phone" that can play *recycled* video games to a numb majority" launch lineup is a full price wiiu port and a cross gen, you proved your point lmao
cause of your channel I've dug out my old genesis 32x, master system, n64, DreamCast, ps2, ps3, Wii. abunch. I love the classic stuff. my fav was n64 DreamCast and genesis. the switch looks like the best current console for me with what looks like modern takes on some classic n64 games and hopefully a new sonic fingers crossed. am I right to assume the switch would be best....
My problem is that they cut corners on the hardware and that mentality is reflected on software not being as well developed. - battery life needs improving - they need to fix the issue of the dock scratching the screen - they need to use a better quality, scratch & smudge resistant display - fuck the BS 32 GB internal storage. they need to go at least 500 GB - they need to let you transfer game saves to and from the cartridge to memory card I feel like we're going to see a ton of "Deluxe" versions of Wii, Wii U, etc games. So basically I fully expect mostly remasters and new first party titles. They did have a short lived slim version of the Wii. I feel like we're very likely to get a "Pro" version of the Switch in a few years.
27:00 Nintendo's IPs are not enough to carry a whole console" -Nintendo Switch sells 900,000 in the US alone in march -The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, A Nintendo IP, sold 900,250 -The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, is one of the highest rated games of all time -Super Mario Galaxy sold over 10 million copies, a Nintendo IP -Mario Kart 8 sold 8 million copies, on a system that sold 13 million That kinda proves right there that Nintendo's IPs and first party games do have potential to sell more consoles.
honestly the Wii had a great selection of games. there was even a few that did motion controls right (trama center, madwotld, house of the dead 2 and 3 and overkill.)
Pandora's Tower was great with motion controls too. Resident Evil 4 was a great experience on the wii too. It was an abomination of a console but it really has a great library if you're will to get past all the shovelware shit
my daughter and i were playing snipper clips the other at her dance studio and at one point she says to me "lok at a these kids dad" i turned around and there was about 8 or 9 kids looking over our shoulder wide eyed as fuck to see what the hel we were playing.
Shinu Real more. Sony will still lose money on 3 ps4s. The Wii U was actually financially successful. Sony makes Back all of their money on software. None on hardware
you really got me thinking. I totally agree that THIS switch will fail, but only after a smaller better switch is released. Tablets are always passively cooled for a reason. More space for battery and less power draw from the chip and fans. This is what will kill this current switch. I bet the easiest way for nintendo to succeed is to release a smaller switch with identical specs, basically do the opposite of the 3DS and XL. The smaller switch would use a newer chip that is not more powerful, only more efficient, maybe even passively cooled if they wait a few years. I think they purposefully gave the big switch that monster tegra chip that should never be used with such a small battery. To accomplish this, the new switch would only dock at 720p and maybe run 700p or 600p on the tablet. The old switch is clearly a better home console that can be easily plugged in and played anywhere, while the small switch is inferior at home, but fits in your pocket and gets 5 hours or more in BOTW. They could have paid nvidia for a powerful efficient better tegra, and before launch they even "lied" and claimed to be using a custom chip. Maybe this is because the new chip is a ways off, but extremely power and heat efficient. And yes while i want to believe nintendo created the shortage on purpose, somehow i don't quite buy it. They haven't historically created shortages as far a I know. All that comes to mind is Wii, GC adapter, amiibo, and classic nes. I think it is reasonable to think that the Wii was a complete shock to them. Likewise Wii U was shockingly bad for them, so they made damn sure not to waste any money overproducing amiibos and adapters. This leads me to believe that the switch may actually just be nintendo being humble and releasing a console in low numbers just to tide over fans who have been waiting for the single Wii U zelda game. Nintendo fans haven't bough a lot of games since the n64 and gamecube. We got ignored on the Wii, and the Wii U had so few games, that fans have unwillingly saved up a lot of money, enough to dump on a 300$ handheld. Testing a console is expensive, so they decided to do an open global beta test, only expecting the fans and media to try it out. We all know the Switch is a beta release, possible the most blatant of all time.
Honestly, I think all what the Switch needs is a really solid two player game that uses that joycons like Super Mario Bros. The switch is a console that will only thrive if it highlights on a concept that we have also abandoned in recent years for online gaming; gaming right next to another person. If the switch can bring people together like that, especially in a public setting it will sell phenomenally.
I believe the Switch is selling fast because of the resale market people buying to scalp them which is becoming the popular thing to do to people who really want them for themselves instead to make money. Otherwise I would be curious how many people who wanted them for them selves got them versus scalpers buying them. I just bough a Nintendo Refurbed Wii U and honestly...I see no need for the Switch right now...its a over priced tablet I still hold disc based consoles close to the heart.
@13:59 The same thing applies to the 3DS, yet it is the most successful handheld at moment. In case you max out the potential of the N3DS, battery life is roughly 3 hours - max 3D effect, max sound.
I think you are right on the money o the Switch.... and according to EWNetwork, the Switch has been hacked already! For a home console is way underpowered to be considered competition, for a handheld, is way expensive... i would like to know how many units they have sold until now...
I don´t know how it was hacked, but it was, now the nature and the purpose of the hack may vary, however, i cannot see how saying that a device was hacked can be misleading when in fact someone took adavantage of an old browser and hacked the console.
I think one thing that you forgot to bring up is that they're still trying to appeal to casual markets with the joy cons and Just Dance or whatever. However, I think you may be right that casual audiences still don't really give a shit. I think the only real way Nintendo will have a chance to appeal to more casual audiences is if they get major companies like Activision and Ubisoft to port Triple A titles to the switch, but considering the hardware and the fact that the companies seem to have minimal trust in Nintendo, I don't think that's a likely possibility either. Whatever happens to the Switch, at least Breath of The Wild was amazing.
How would you gauge success? Personally, I think 40 million Switch units lifetime is a win for Nintendo in this day and age (if you consider the Wii a fluke, and look at N64, GameCube, and Wii U sales). However, if Nintendo's ambition includes looking at the competition as well, the Switch needs to sell at least 60 million units versus the PS4 and XB1. How much is Nintendo spending? What are their margins? It's hard to say. Additionally, there is an incredible amount of buzz surrounding the Switch right now, and I'm sure it will be even higher heading into the 2017 holiday season. If the Switch launch had failed, I think you would have a great argument. However it hasn't, and it's therefore way too early to be making these kinds of predictions.
CAX 117 Exactly. Which is why cost and margins are so important to figure out, or at least estimate. If these figures are near GameCube levels, then Nintendo may be happy with 20+ million. Though in my opinion, this seems unlikely. While GameCube-like numbers may be good enough for a Nintendo home console, their portables sold in much higher quantities. It's reasonable to assume that for a system replacing their handheld and home console lines, the expectations could lie somewhere in between. Additionally, Nintendo is more of an international company than it's been, coordinating the Switch launch simultaneously in multiple territories. The amount of overheard, including the money spent on software development and advertising, must be larger than that of the GameCube.
ALitleBitSpecial Isn't that generally the way of advertisements? Unless you're looking for them, you don't know that they exist? I think it says something that you were aware of some of their advertising efforts like the Super Bowl commercial and the many gamer-centric events they held all over the world, because they weren't cheap. I can only speak anecdotally about GameCube advertising (only Nintendo knows how much they've spent on ads for the Switch) and speculate, but gaming is definitely more mainstream now than it ever was. I think it says something that we see Nintendo doing the press junket, hiring celebrities, and just basically making sure everyone knows it exists. I think one of the biggest problems Nintendo had with the Wii U is that people didn't know what it was, or how it worked. That problem definitely does not exist with the Switch.
20:25 You know there's people out there who would LOVE to play sports games on the go. Problem is, most people haven't really looked to play sports game on a Nintendo console since the GameCube. So now people don't associate the 2 together, meaning the thought of playing FIFA on the go wouldn't even pop into mind. Hard to use that as a selling point now, with Xbone and PS4 as more powerful consoles that run sports games better anyway (and that's been the case following the GameCube days)
All the console developers Sony Microsoft and Nintendo all seem to have there own take on what's going to happen in the future of home console gaming. Sony realises that PC gaming is taking over the gaming market quickly and that as a direct result of that consoles will die out. Sony who are currently in a bad state financially can't let this happen they get alot of there profit from the Playstation devision so if consoles die out Playstation dies out and Sony may end up bankrupt they desperately want to keep console gaming relevant so there trying to catch up with PC by rushing a console that can allegedly display 4K graphics. Microsoft have accepted that console gaming is a dying media and because they're making alot more money of Windows than they are from there Xbox brand they've decided to back down from console gaming entirely although they've decided to go out with a bang with there upcoming Scorpio console. Nintendo sees something diffrent they think that console gaming is not dying but evolving into something else and there going to be at the forefront of it. These are just my personal beliefs disagree with it if you want.
I'm not totally agree with you, yes your right about PC its growing! But i think there will be video game for everybody what i'm trying to tell is its not everybody who can afford a master race pc, console are more cheap and friendly to use. But you make very good point XD
Nivada Strikes The Xbox started out as a PC in a box, Microsoft are simply returning to their original idea. A simple gaming device without the hassle of pc gaming.
On the other hand, it will be very interesting to see what Nintendo deals with for the next couple of years. I hope they see that pirating won't affect them as bad as they think.
great description of nintendo's tactics.. reminded me of veritasiums latest vid, it touches on a similar subject, in terms of the reason that reverse psychology works in advertising.. th-cam.com/video/UBVV8pch1dM/w-d-xo.html i hope it does succeed, because we need nintendo games. but then of course.. if they did drop out of the hardware race, would they just put out classics on all platforms?
My Geography professor, who isn't a gamer, is seriously considering a switch because of its versatility. Not saying that this means that casuals will love it but it definitely is being aimed at the right market. They have been marketing it really well and everyone knows about it from what I know.
I think it will do a lot better than the WiiU, if they get the system software sorted, and if they get a good stream of first party titles out over the next year. If they can bring over the 3DS market, I think it will then get more Western, and Japanese indie support than the 3DS did.
I had told my brother the same thing. The Switch is not really appealing to neither console or handheld folks. It's underpowered as a console, which will once again hurt Nintendo in the long run. Its battery is poor and the device is huge as a handheld.
lpfan091989 Agreed. I have been telling my gaming friends the same thing. Then again my friends like Xbox and Playstation and have no interest in the Switch.
The battery life is comparable to the actual handheld consoles. Vita and 3ds are expected to get 4-6 hours. Switch is 2.5-6 hours. I bet at Max brightness, wifi on, and sound all the way up, the Vita and 3ds would only get 3-4 hours as well.
PillowHugger me too, and with the brightness down, you're right....but I said that with the brightness up, they'd probably get comparable battery life to the switch. so...we just said the same thing.
I have mixed feelings about the future of games and consoles. Now I usually buy games from a store but recently ive downloaded. I love how I can put my console on rest and when I turn it on I'm right back into the game it's amazing. I think the fear of no physical media is will we actually own these games or can they take them from us at any moment. Physical feels permanent and downloading feels temporary. At least that's how I feel. I think the future is going to move away from physical media all together. I love having physical copies of games but we don't really have a choice if gaming goes the other way. Is it better because lasers, disc drives and other connections wear out over time? Maybe having hard drives full of games is the new physical media. And as long as gaming stays alive is that what we really want? As long as developers give us great games is that what counts? Do we want to buy the game or pay subscriptions? Will it be one device to rule them all? Or will Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have there own software for future smart TV's to game? Questions.
Nutz4Gunz45 the main thing about play station and Xbox Is that they do pretty much the same thing and Nintendo always does something different that's why I don't want them to get out of hardware
Nutz4Gunz45 tbh for that to happen everything Nintendo is doing has to fail including handhelds. so if the Switch fails Nintendo still has there handheld department but the thing is handheld gaming is on the decline.
23:25 The only thing we have that's kind of a refresh is a new chip in the Switch that is there to fix a bug in the original chip that makes it as easy to hack as a PSP or OG Xbox.
I agree with everything you've said & I don't think the Switch is going to be successful. I've lost all faith in Nintendo since the Wii & every system they've released since then, I just think "oh, another stupid gimmick from Nintendo that's going to bomb"
I'm sticking with my 40-60 prediction. Though I think it's possible to do much better depending on how they play their cards and stick with the handheld thing. Just keep the games coming, remember it's not JUST for kids and it'll fly off the shelf.
3:40 This was exactly what I experienced with Wii. Overheard a manager say there were 2 units in stock (when it was almost impossible to find), so of course I had to buy one. Never again.
Fallofduty I don't quite agree. Although this seems like a good idea in theory it could potentially cause fragmentation in the games made for the system(s). The system lowers the clock speed significantly when in handheld mode and then ramps it back up when docked. So which spec would the devs try to make the game for? Kinda like games that all 3DS systems can play and the games that only the "New 3DS" can play. It makes it a little more complicated for the customer in my opinion.
Joseph Maluso well when undocked its games run at 720p where in docked mode due to the tad extra power it runs in a gigher res. so the non-portable version will just run in a higher res constantly
joshua powell So what if the devs really want to go all out and want to build a full power/high frame rate version of their game using all the power available to the system for the console only version and the frame rate is crap and game doesn't run well in portable mode? Would they have to add a new icon/disclaimer on the game box saying (console mode only or may not run well in portable mode).
So what I got from this video is that the NS will possibly become the next PS Vita when it comes to indies, but will actually have first party support.
The only reason I bought one last week is because I was able to trade in a New 3DS and get it for $250 cad, instead of $400cad. I also was able to trade in three games and get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Never would have paid so much for a new console.
Yep. They totally overclocked the Cube and sold it to us again. That said, I don't agree with the Switch being artificially scarce now that the sales numbers are coming in. If the sales were average and it was still hard to find out, I'd agree. But I don't think there was any reason to think the Switch would be a record setting seller, and after the disappointing sales of both the WiiU and 3DS, compared to their predecessors, It makes sense for Nintendo to play it safe.
I have owned every Nintendo console since the n64. I have been a hardcore Nintendo fan because let's face it they make the best games by far period. even the Wii u who everybody hated man I think that's actually my favorite console of all time . they made beyond amazing games for that thing. and I have no intention of buying the switch. i don't play handheld so I don't really care about the portability feature. and then it's just barely more powerful than the five year old Wii u for playing on a TV. not gonna spend 350 dollars (+70$ to get a proper controller lol) for five year old hardware sorry Nintendo but I am probably gonna sit this one out. going back to Pikmin 3, SSBM, MK8, Wind waker, DK, wonderful 101... God I love the Wii u :)
The success of the switch will be 3 key things, great games, portable and the idea of being able to switch from portable to the big Tv will make a huge difference. Even Ps4 and Xbox owners will get a switch for that very reason. I don't see this system failing at all.
Plenty of good points but I disagree with your point that the switch is to big as a handheld more specifically that it's a bad thing. I think that its size adds cooling space and room for a bigger battery which can power a more powerful chip for longer. I think that the more powerful chip can save the handheld market from phones because of the significant bump in power letting it run games out of reach from phones.
Here is the odd thing, they DIDN'T short change it this time around. They purposefully produced more than they expected this time. They shortchanged solo docks....but not the main consoles. I saw two sell at my local wal-mart today and they still had one in the case.
I know the Vita's first model had this problem, but assuming the Switch isn't sucessfull and Nintendo doesn't make a second model (which I think is the most likely scinario), will this be the first handheld console without a removable battery? It may not seem like a big deal, but if you are like me and want your machine to last long-term, you will be upset when in a decade or two, nobody can use their Switch out of the dock.
I don't agree that we'll see gaming moving away from hardware. There's still too much money to be made on accessories and physical sales in general. Digital is still a small slice of the pie. You're falling into the trap of thinking this will be the last traditional console cycle when that prediction has been wrong since the PS2 era.
so im confused...what is the standard battery life for a handheld console??...you said that the switch has a flaw in battery life for a handheld...3ds is 3 hours or so even my old 3ds have 2.5-3 hours battery life...vitaa also have the same battery life...so would you care explain to me why 2.5 hours to 6 hours (depending on the games) is a flaw for a handheld console???
I disagree with Nintendo a few switches and creating a false demand. I've seen tons of Switches for sale, on the shelves at Walmart, Best Buy and EB games. They did pretty well this time getting the Units out there on this occasion. Unlike the Wii, Amiibo and NES classic. There are lots of them out there. Maybe not in Chicago but everywhere else there is
Just a note +AdamKoralik the Switch uses a custom nvidia tegra x1 chipset, the tegra 2 &3 are older models. The Switch is interesting as in tare downs it's shown to have purposely upgradable parts, as in they did it on purpose for future upgrades. I think we'll see at least a higher storage option very soon.
As it is I don't stuff most of my handhelds in my pocket anyway (ps vita, 3ds xl, psp). I keep them in a backpack typically. This is what I would do with the Switch as well, so the fact that it doesn't fit easily in a pocket isn't really a big deal.
Randomark3087 e3 will be a huge deciding factor for the Switch. if Nintendo screw up there then it's over. they can't afford to just show mario odyssey for example.
For some reason, I like buying a new console in the spring. In this case, it also gives a good year, to see how its doing. I do love my Wii U, but I don't wanna invest money into another console, that gets swept under the rug.
As an owner of the Switch, I find that I really like it(part of that is because of Zelda of course). I enjoy playing it in handheld mode around the house and enjoy playing in console mode with the pro controller which is actually a very comfortable controller. Its fun playing around with all the different control options. However, time will tell if this Zelda/hardware high will last without quality games to play. All in all, I'm pretty satisfied right now, but I'm getting worried about the future of the console. It needs broader appeal that isn't there right now.
I noticed throughout the years, I've lost my fondness of Nintendo. In the past, I usually buy Nintendo consoles only for one or so specific game. The 3DS for the Pokemon games and fire emblem. Nintendo home console for super smash. Otherwise, I'd pick the ps4 or the Xbox one over it. Although I gave away my wii-u I did love playing games on my bed, without a tv. I find myself buying a switch and I a,m really enjoying Zelda, which is my first Zelda game! I hope the switch is successful. I a, worried about third part support, but I'm hoping all the first party games are great.
I don't think nintendo intended this console to be a "handheld" like gameboy, that you can carry in your pocket. They know they have lost that war to mobile gaming. What I think they are trying instead is to fill a gap in console gaming, a tablet-console that you can carry on your backpack or use at home, while in bed or the toilet. You could already do that with the wii u and it was the best part of that console, the worst being that you are constrained by the distance to the console, which was the worst part. So they fixed that with full portability, opening more posibilities. Adam nails it with the new version of the console and the possible doom of dedicated gaming hardware
I'll tell you why it will be a success and it will be Nintendo games that make it a success. Pokemon, Mario Kart, Super Mario, Xenoblade, Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Metroid, F-Zero. The Nintendo 3DS has been selling on only Nintendo games for awhile now and that's the best selling system this generation.
Taking into account that Nintendo is using Breath of the Wild to help push the unit. Ocarina of Time sold 2million+ copies in its first year, Twilight Princess doing the same give or take for the Wii, wouldn't this drive more sales of the Switch to help draw interest from AAA to develop for it? The PS4 sales numbers after 1 year was 4million with no "new PS4" software, if tradition is correct this should put Nintendo back in the conversation seeing how Mario Kart deluxe and the new Mario game still has yet to come out for the Switch
I'm not sure that the size will affect sales. It's as big if not smaller than a lot of tablets from what I can see, and it seems to be marketed as a portable device for more long term travel, rather than short bursts on the bus or something. I can see it being successful for parents who aren't sure whether to get their kid a home console or a handheld.
"I don't think it's going to be that successful" - famous words. In all seriousness though when the Switch. came out I thought it was going to flop, until one day my friend who has never had any interest in Nintendo started asking me about it. Of course thats highly anecdotal evidence but I think it's a testament to how well Nintendo marketed the Switch at the time.
I won't lie to you Adam... I own shoes
+Chris Stokes I called it.
Adam Koralik your shoes are very much better than mine
Yeah but do you own 10 or 1000?
dress shoes i think
Shoes are last gen
Am I the only one still playing games on the GameCube?
+Raj Nope, GameCube rules.
For sure, just custom painted and modded mine thanks to your disassembly guide. Kudos!
Encore1234567890 alright now go play wind walker in progressive scan. I swear it looks better than the wiiu version
Raj I just played mine about 2 days ago.
F-Zero GX gets played weekly!
the prediction was wrong
I'm impressed with your ability to speak and not lose track of the subject and use jumpcuts. Great video!
+Mr Fahrenheit Thanks.
Nintendo's underproduction isn't just a gimmick to drive up demand. Most consumers don't casually purchase a $320 system because they felt challenged to find it. That's a significant share of disposable income for a single impulse purchase. That's before a single playable $65 game as well.
It does however induce people who really want one and really want to be part of this early discussion/experience to push their purchase sooner rather than later. That doesn't generate more sales necessarily, unless those early-adopters generate significant buzz beyond their closest group of like-minded early-adopters.
If you're going to frame this historically, than historic release practices are worth mention. Nintendo has really, really avoided over-production (consider the gaming environment in which they were born with the glut of 2600s, Colecovisions and Intellivisions being clearanced at stores), their initial release is always short of projected demand (NES and SNES were hard-to-find hot items their first 6 months, so was the N64, the Wii was a smaller initial production, as was the WiiU and the 3DS) - they're conservative and don't want a ton of product wasting on shelves and being marked down to clearance - that's bad marketing, bad business, and creates a lasting image that the company's product is failing. Initial release>feedback>adjustments>feedback>ramped production. That isn't a gimmick, it's cautious if not wise for a brand-leading product launch and distribution plan.
I hear you, but one little thing I need to differ with you is the portability aspect. I would never measure that based on whether or not the device fits in my pockets. I take all of my portable devices (Game Boys, PSP, Ps Vita, DS, 3DS, whatever) in a case inside my backpack. I'd never put any of them in my pocket, even if they fit. On one hand, I try to take care of my stuff (with the exception of my phone) and I think portablility has to do with self sufficiency and "handheldability". Also, you'd never consider a laptop isn't portable, you can just pop it in your backpack and carry and use it anywhere, it fitting a pocket wouldn't take away from it. On top of that, think of all those huge phones (some of which are almost as big as the Switch) that people carry everywhere, and no one considers them non-portable (though I probably couldn't fit them in any of my pockets, at least comfortably).
Anyways, I don't think that's something you could really criticize the NS for. The battery is a concern, sure, but that one too I think could be arguable when you have consoles like the Vita and 3DS XL holding a similar battery duration.
I agree.
While you do make valid points, you have to remember that not everyone is going to have a backpack/satchel/purse with them at all times. Unless I'm traveling somewhere that I'm also carrying luggage or other belongings, I'm not going to take anything I can't fit in my pockets. I don't take public transportation, and I graduated from college a few years ago, so I don't have any reason to be carrying something extra. Even if I did fall into those categories, I could bring along my GPD Win that does fit in my pocket, and that's a literal PC. Sure, it's weak, but the library is enormous and I can still run modern games (GTA 5, Fallout 4, etc.) on the lowest settings, which still look great on a small screen. I guess my point is that there's better options available that can do all the things the Switch offers already, unless you REALLY need to play the newest Zelda or Mario on the go. I don't think a lot of "casual" gamers would think carrying something as big as the Switch is worth being able to play Zelda on the go. It's too large to not serve another purpose to someone who isn't in the "hardcore" gamer category like the people who care enough to watch this video. I think the main redeeming quality of the Switch is the multiplayer...if Nintendo focuses a LOT on that aspect, they could get more people on board. As a single-player experience, though, it might struggle to gain traction aside from the usual first-party titles.
@ALitleBitSpecial · Disagree. It's portable AND handheld (or "handholdable" to be more precise, unlike an ultrabook, for example).
What it isn't is pocketable, for sure, but it works as a handheld exactly like a DS would and you can carry it everywhere, so it's a portable handheld.
I have a 3ds xl. I find it to be as portable as the Switch. If you remove the joycons and and place them in a different pocket to the screen it'll work out more convenient in my opinion.
Switch will be successful. Let me give you some good reasons as to why I think that:
1.Indie games - Today i was looking through my ps4 library when i noticed i would rather play 30+ games on ps4 on switch. These weren't demanding games, games like fez and super meat boy but i would much rather play these games on the go.
2. Reception - I don't know a single person who owns a switch and doesn't like it. Even hardcore Playstation fans like the guys over at Kinda Funny love the thing. Only those comparing it to HD twins hated it, but thats stupid. Comping a mobile system to giant computer box, is stupid. It shows people who did those reviews don't understand the product.
3.Because the battery life is not that bad - My wife played Zelda for 4 hours in mobile mode and still had 20% battery left. The volume was simply at 45% or so and so was the brightness (WI-FI was on).
4. Public Knowledge of system - I took my Switch over to a local Honda Dealership as they worked on my car and the guy who was helping me apparently opened a switch as well. Then his co-worker came by, and asked what the switch was. I explained the console to him and then played 2 player in FAST RMX. It blew his mind. Their boss came buy because these guys where playing and not working and the employee who was playing it said "hey man look at this thing!" and the boss (which was around 45 years of age) said "yeah I just bought one for my kid on Friday!". Shows you how much people know and love the system.
5. Nintendo is not making artificial demand - at a local Walmart some friends of mine went to buy a switch even though they had not preordered it. They stood in line for quite some time and finally bought it. Walmart had received more than 60+ Switch systems. and right in front of Walmart, a Gamestop had received 20+ of them. For comparison, Walmart every Tuesday night around 10pm received 2-5 NES classics. There were times when at maximum they would have in stock up to 17. Though this only happened once. Gamestop on the other hand almost never had one on hand, and at launched they received around 12. As you can see, there was a clear difference in shipping amounts.
6. Exclusives - I'll just do this...
2017 exclusives for...
Xbox One
*Halo Wars 2
*Sea of Thieves
*Cuphead
*Tacoma
*State of Decay 2
Playstation 4
*Gravity Rush 2
*Nioh
*Persona 5
*Horizon
*Dangarompa 1-2 Reload
*MLB The show 17
*Uncharted: The lost Legacy
*Nex Machina
Nintendo Switch
*Zelda: Breath of the Wild
*ARMS
*FAST RMX
*Super Mario Odyssey
*Splatoon 2
*Xenoblade 2
*Shovel Knight: Spector of Torment (only for a month)
*Bitboy
*Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
*New Frontier Days
*Runner 3
*Snipper Clips
*Soldam
*Project Octopath Traveler
*audio Hero
*De Mambo
*Shin Migami Tensei
*Tales
*Super Bomberman R
*seasons of heaven
*Ultra Street Fighter II: The final challengers
*Project Mekuru
*Pokemon
*1-2 Switch
Notice how many of those where third party indies?....
everyone has an opinion though, you might be right, i might be right but i don't think your looking at this console right. It's not a console. It's not a handheld. Its a whole new category of device. See it from a whole new lens.
Al2leKill yeah but exclusives don't mean shit with Nintendo. third party needs to be adequate first. then the exclusives is where it gets competitive
Not really. Look at 3DS sales. As soon as Pokemon comes out for this thing its all over.
I remember watching this video five years ago, and I felt the same. I was initially apathetic towards the Nintendo Switch. I never had a Wii U growing up, but a best friend of mine did and he seemed happy with it, but it was heartbreaking hearing how much of a flop it ended up being, with the most infamous case being 'Star Fox Zero' being seen as a disappointment. Naturally, I wasn't willing to unload my parents' wallet on a successor that could potentially flop also, and I was more than happy with my investment in retro games. Now I understand how it must have felt for dedicated Sega fans back in the mid to late 1990s, though it's not quite as bad as that.
Two years later, however, I officially got one for Christmas. Of all the modern game consoles on the market, it caught my attention the most; some of the highly anticipated releases brought me back to the days of Nintendo 64 and GameCube. I've also recently played 'Kirby & The Forgotten Land' and it quickly became one of my new favourite video games. I've hardly experienced play control as tight and responsive, and the great amount of gameplay variety and mini-objectives kept the fun factor high.
My favourite thing about the Nintendo Switch though, at least from the games I've played, is it seems to be devoid of most of the frustrating inconveniences that plague other consoles, or at least the Xbox One I have. It asked for an update, and it only took five seconds. I can play single-player games without having to be online (Whoever came up with that deserves to be fired). Physical copies contain the actual game and not keys to unlocking a digital version. Going from the Xbox One, which felt needlessly clunky and cumbersome, to this felt like I died and went to heaven. I'm even considering selling Xbox One versions of games I own for Nintendo Switch copies, and just leaving the former as the best DVD/Blu-Ray player I own as of now.
Fun video to look back on overall.
I'm interested in what you think now, after the fact that it has sold 6 million systems internationally in roughly 3.5 months.
Good video as always, but I definitely think that you fail to appreciate the portability of the device (with you admitting you'd only keep the system docked). This aspect of the Switch is a major factor in it's appeal, being that someone would legitimately rebuy Skyrim so they could play it comfortably on the go. The Switch is something I'm genuinely more excited for, and I've never owned a Nintendo console in my entire life (The lack of Battlefront on the Gamecube was what made me pick Xbox over Gamecube). The Switch is a device I can actually use in this busy and unstable part of my life (College Grad). I can take it with me, use it to play console-quality games, and take advantage of its local multiplayer (something that has been abandoned by Microsoft and Sony to my chagrin). I wouldn't buy a ps4 pro or xb scorpio, but I will be getting a Switch for this quasi next-gen period. The Switch offers me experiences unavailable on any other platform, and Nintendo has been making a genuine effort to improve themselves, so I trust them far more than any of the other platforms. Lastly I think the main reason why 3rd party devs are so uncooperative (if not outright hostile) towards Nintendo is because Nintendo refuses to budge on physical media, microtransactions, and rushed bugged games. Just my view of that situation.
Again awesome video and keep up the good work!
+Joseph Herstal Interesting point. Thanks for watching!
No problem man!
I don't get the "Does not fit in your pocket" complaint. Portable does not equate to pocket portable IMO. I don't think a 300 dollar devise should be shoved into your pocket when lose change, keys and other stuff goes. I paid 300+ dollars for this thing and it is going into a travel case so it is protected not in my front or back pocket.
"I don't think the Switch can be successful"
"Xbox recently announced that game pass thing"
It's interesting how drastically things can change in 5 years lol. 2017 was a long time ago
I know right?!?
I'm actually both a shoe collector and a video game collector. I go on 3 month cycles of collecting for each interchangeably
+hugehiphophead Thanks for existing!
Adam Koralik I've always compared nintendos strategy to the same strategy Air Jordans were using from 2012-2016, artificial lack of supply followed by sudden restocked...
I want the Switch and I've not owned any of the Nintendo consoles since SNES. So, obviously it's not coming from a Nintendo fan. The reason that it appeals to me is that it manifests innovation and uniqueness. In fact, I'm sick of owning and playing a console which is nothing but a watered down version of a PC.
Shoes showing on the recommended sidebar.
Thanks, Adam.
throw pokemon on it and it will sell millions
And Monster Hunter, all it needs really is JRPGs and it'll do great.
people always forget the power of nintendo exclusives possibly the best zelda ever made, a true successor to mario 64, splattoon, mario kart, all first year then forget all that if they put pokemon on instant success but it has to be a true pokemon game no stadium or nothing
If it does well I think they will put Pokemon on it. But if it doesn't, I feel like they'll keep it exclusive to the 3DS. I think they'll wait a year or two and decide then depending on how well the Switch is selling.
I agree somewhat. I am not saying it's the same with everyone, but I was pretty much done with their handhelds with the GBA/GBA SP. I didn't even want a DS until Pokemon Diamond and Pearl was released. Can't say it was the same for the 3DS, Ocarina of Time did that for me. But for some ppl there will always be that one game, or series, that will make them want to get the system it's compatible with. And later down the line, hopefully there will be more games that doesn't make that person regret getting the system at all.
* laughs in emulator *
every generation we hear the same shit from the haters "this will probably be Nintendo's last console" lmao
Is that the conclusion you came away with from the video? That's a really narrow-minded perception sir.
Adam Koralik I wasn't referring to you, I just meant In a general sense. there's a lot of people that just want to see Nintendo fail for no real reason.
My bad.
Minsc Although I think Adam does make a lot of great points, I have to disagree for a couple reasons. for one the gaming industry is booming right now, plus Nintendo's handhelds have always sold well with the exception of the virtual boy. The 3DS was super popular and if Nintendo can convince a lot of those players to Switch over, it could be very successful.
Nintendo is becoming Sega in the late 90's and 2000's. The wii U is like the Saturn, (totally underrated and awesome). Now the Switch will likely suffer the same fate as the Dreamcast (So much potential but too many burned bridges and lost trust, most consumers have moved on).
How do you mean?
So have you bought a Switch yet?
This comment hasn't aged well
Adam, youre missing one key factor - children. Children are going to prefer the system they can take anywhere & instantly works without having to spend hours installing a blu-ray to the HDD. I dont see most kids between 7-13 caring too much about slightly better graphics on a machine that's tethered to the family TV they dont have 24 hour access to. Also, Pokemon. :)
January next year will be the best time to see if the Switch was a hit, after the Mario Odyssey Xmas bundle sales and post-xmas purchases being made. MarioKart 8 Deluxe will boost a bit as Mario Kart fans may have chosen not to get a Wii U, which clearly happened. I'm being a big kid and waiting until xmas for some Odyssey, Kart and anything else that looks good by then, I'll be able to get 1-2 Switch for £2 too. Mass Effect Andromeda and Fractured But Whole are out soon to take my mind of it.
I think the first year we will have a much clearer view of how things will shake out. This year's E3 will also be hugely important. What franchises will get Switch versions, what new IPs will the system sprout, and so on. I think a lot of indie games coming out on Switch will be a given, but it's still up in the air if we'll see "console-quality" ports from PS4 and Xbox, or "HD remasters" of mobile and Vita titles.
This might be controversial, but I think that the Switch is the best possible system Nintendo could have produced at this price point and at this point in time. If they'd come up with a native 4K machine with HTC Vive support and whatever teraflops number it takes to outshine the Scorpio then yeah, that'd've done the trick for sure, but I don't think that was ever in the cards, not for a $300 launch price. If Nintendo had simply done a straight-up home console at that price bracket with no "gimmick" at all, I don't think it'd amount to much more than something that'd run about the same stuff as a PS4, maybe a bit better, but with a lot smaller library.
If they'd waited for another year or two, I think the technology to make something impressive would have been cheap enough for them to make a real footprint onto the market. But could Nintendo have waited that long, with the Wii U on its deathbed and the 3DS more moribund by each passing month? We'll never know. It may be that in hindsight, the correct move for Nintendo will turn out to have been to pull out of the console race in 2016. That's how I feel, and am waiting to see if the next 12 months will bear this out. I hope the Switch will not have been a costly mistake, but I fully, completely and absolutely expect it will turn out to be just that.
Yeah I agree with you. I hope you're wrong with your last comment though. We'll have to wait and see what titles come out. For the past three maybe even 4 or 5 generations I've viewed Nintendo as solely a second console I would have alongside a PS or XB. Once all the Mario iterations have come out and a few other random games I ended up liking, I'm usually happy. It won't take much to beat the Wii games I've held onto, if it gets anywhere near GameCube I'll love it. Bit sad that I'm falling back on enjoying a bit of Mario Golf or Tennis to justify buying a system, that's how Nintendo has got, a nice luxury if you're a gamer, but it won't satisfy you if it's your main console. DS and 3DS are stellar in my opinion, they've always kept the standard up on handheld.
The backwards compatibility is the thing I would've loved. It being missing here probably shaved a few million sales off and seems annoying, but SNES to N64 to Game Cube didn't have it and they seemed to still know what they were doing then. It also helped the Wii U second-hand game market not get extortionate.
Well it's January and holy shit was it a hit haha.
The Switch is a step back to Nintendo roots in traditional console design and a step back to the Wii but with portability. I don't see why it wouldn't go into the console hall of fame. The Nintendo Switch is not a handheld and I think most people will see it as a handheld but a portable home console which you can take on a plan, work, or on vacation. To me a handheld is for all portable situations like going to the mall, walking down the neighborhood, and sitting on the subway. Nobody thinks a laptop as a handheld right? I don't think Nintendo thought "handheld" when designing the Switch.
Your analyses are always thought through, well argued, clearly developed and put simply. That's a rare talent. Thanks for your insights.
+Dries Indesteege Thanks dude.
Honestly I think you might be underestimating the love for nintendo handhelds. In my opinion the bigger the better (does anyone really want more stuff for their pockets? Just throw it in your bag!) and during my 13 hour night shift I almost never need to bust out the power cord, but I also can't play for super long periods of time like I could back in the snes rpg days. Sleep mode is nice and fast. Also people need to stop comparing this to ps4 and pc, it's currently the most powerful handheld with a cool big screen option!
Love watching this in retrospect, now we are watching to see if it will beat ps2 lol
Inflation wise, it won't beat the PS2.
@@niallmcardle7 what does inflation have to do with it when it's all measured in units sold and not the total amount of money made?
I think the biggest killer is how theyre pricing accesories. $70 for pro controller, $80 for dual joycons, $50 for one joycon.
Way too high
The Nintendo Switch uses a FreeBSD Kernel like the PS3, not Android 21:35
BSD kernel used in some network subsystems. Main kernel is very similar to 3ds kernel.
bsd is not linux
you mean UNIX since both BSD & Linux are based around it not the other way around
Man I feel for you! All these people in the comments saying that you were wrong, but we have to remember what it was like at the time. Coming off the Wii U, we didn't know what the Switch was going to do. Hell it could even of done worse! We should all be pleasantly surprised and just stop pointing out the obvious. Can't wait for your 1 year review of the Switch, which we know NOW that is a very successful console so far.
Thanks for being intelligent. ^_^
I pretty much agree with Mr. Koralik.
Thanks brah.
Fastest selling console of all time bruhs. Glad you were wrong?
But you must see where they were coming from (after the Wii U, how could they not be skeptical?!?).
Rerez i'm really sorry for the hate people are giving you for just speculation
My 2 cents.A lot of people includeing me are waiting for the switch to get extend/decent library + potentional price drop.I'm not going out now to spend 500$ just to play Zelda.But once Mario comes out + evrything else that is planed to come out by then.The console will be worth it, even at the same price.
Totaly agree with what you said about the indies.With the Vita dead, the Switch is baiscly the go to choise for Indies.And some intresthing things are already anounce.
Imo the Switch will make enough for Nintnedo to keep them for another round.And yes I think there will be.Don't agree home consoles are goign anywhere.Playstation is all Sony have.A lot of dev seems to like to work for pre build consoles.A lot of games (not exclusives) will not apear on PC this year or it will hapen far latter then their consoles counter parts.A lot of games are so poorly optimise for PC that is pushing gamers into buying home consoles.Kind of agree that the physical media might disappear in the near future but consoles aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
And about Switch 2.0 I wlecome the idea.I'm the kind ot gamer/consumer that actually waits till the better version of the console comes out.I own only PS3 super slim and not the other models.I own only PSP 3000. PS4 slim and so on.So a Switch 2.0 is actually something I hope for and I think that the rest who went out and buy it now, shoulden't fell screw over.Nobody is forceing anybody for buying anything and owning something from the very start(1st) comes with a price.
PS3 super slim is not the best version. PS3 fat is.
That console is a beast. After that Sony choped off pieces from PS3 to make it cheaper to produce
Morphi Gameway hell yeh , that fat bitch was a fucking best
I don't agree PS Vita is fully dead worldwide.Because it is still relevant in Japan and Asia market. There are still new none shovelware Vita games release in Japan, although most of them are ported from PS3 or PS4.
Rusinov Photography "Playstation is all Sony have" This sentence is grammatically incorrect, as well as, being a false statement. Sony is a giant electronics company that makes most of its money from televisions and sound equipment. The Playstation is just a small component to the company.
Chaoitcme Sony may be a huge electronics company, but Playstation is literally the only division that is turning a profit.
I’m SO glad your prediction was wrong
Same.
yeah I don't like how Nintendo makes their shit so rare. say what you want about Sony, but they hide nothing. if they want a Sony product they will sell it to you. period.
It's a jack of trades but a master of none. Another great video sir.
+Mike Cat Thanks.
Mike Cat "Jack of All Trades, Master of None, though ofttimes better than master of one"
Mike Cat well it's a master of selling millions upon millions of units
To this day, I still don't know what a Nintendo Switch is. All I see from the distance I see it is a tablet with controls on the sides. Why do I need that?
"Why do I need that?"
to milk virtual cows.
"POW!" ...and you completely missed the target. This is NOT just another "cell phone" that can play recycled video games to a numb majority. This is a hand held gaming device that connects like a console to play real video games with real tangible input devices made for a real gaming experience. I love my LG G3 and can do virtual reality with a headset and play anything I can download from the "Play Store" application but the actual gaming experience is quite limited when using my mobile device's (cell phone) touch screen interface to play video games that it's got me really exited about the Switch. I'm seriously thinking about getting one and I've been a PC gamer for decades. It's the real functional portablility, not pocketability that has me drooling over this one. Then the bonus... I get home and continue on my big screen in high definition.. not milking cows or crushing candy but really playing real video games with a real levers and buttons.
+Joshua Demers
"This is NOT just another "cell phone" that can play *recycled* video games to a numb majority"
launch lineup is a full price wiiu port and a cross gen, you proved your point lmao
So did you buy a Switch yet?
This one aged like a fine wine 😁
cause of your channel I've dug out my old genesis 32x, master system, n64, DreamCast, ps2, ps3, Wii. abunch. I love the classic stuff. my fav was n64 DreamCast and genesis. the switch looks like the best current console for me with what looks like modern takes on some classic n64 games and hopefully a new sonic fingers crossed. am I right to assume the switch would be best....
I'm playing grandia on my dreamcast, awesome game and system
Play the HD remastered on PC instead.
Dominik Sobolewski Dreamcast > PC
My problem is that they cut corners on the hardware and that mentality is reflected on software not being as well developed.
- battery life needs improving
- they need to fix the issue of the dock scratching the screen
- they need to use a better quality, scratch & smudge resistant display
- fuck the BS 32 GB internal storage. they need to go at least 500 GB
- they need to let you transfer game saves to and from the cartridge to memory card
I feel like we're going to see a ton of "Deluxe" versions of Wii, Wii U, etc games.
So basically I fully expect mostly remasters and new first party titles.
They did have a short lived slim version of the Wii.
I feel like we're very likely to get a "Pro" version of the Switch in a few years.
27:00 Nintendo's IPs are not enough to carry a whole console"
-Nintendo Switch sells 900,000 in the US alone in march
-The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, A Nintendo IP, sold 900,250
-The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, is one of the highest rated games of all time
-Super Mario Galaxy sold over 10 million copies, a Nintendo IP
-Mario Kart 8 sold 8 million copies, on a system that sold 13 million
That kinda proves right there that Nintendo's IPs and first party games do have potential to sell more consoles.
Potential to sell more console yes, carry a whole console, not at all.
They're going to take a 5 year nap after Mario Odyssey.
Great video. I love hearing you talk about consoles and predict things and discuss concerns.
honestly the Wii had a great selection of games. there was even a few that did motion controls right (trama center, madwotld, house of the dead 2 and 3 and overkill.)
Pandora's Tower was great with motion controls too. Resident Evil 4 was a great experience on the wii too. It was an abomination of a console but it really has a great library if you're will to get past all the shovelware shit
Chris Goodson my faviorte part about the Wii is 99% of the good Wii games is under $30.
For every good wii games, there are at least 100 bad games.
Zebure 01 so. the ps2 has a huge amount of shocelware. but the console is regarded as a great console.
Jim Dandy yeah but atleast every ps2 game is playable where as most wii games arnt
Here we are in November 2021 and the Switch is set to pass the Wii by year's end. You were wrong here Adam.
Virtual Boy should be categorized as a console, not a handheld.
+rxz4140 It's considered part of the portable line, despite the fact that yeah, it's laughably not that portable.
It should be categorized as either *ridiculous eyewear* or *incomplete helmet*.
Adam Koralik You just gotta duct tape it to your skull
Virtual Boy is the new kitchen sink www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=everything%20but%20the%20kitchen%20sink
It should be categorized as shit (and yes, I had one with 15 games, sold it)
my daughter and i were playing snipper clips the other at her dance studio and at one point she says to me "lok at a these kids dad" i turned around and there was about 8 or 9 kids looking over our shoulder wide eyed as fuck to see what the hel we were playing.
People forget that when Nintendo sells a single Switch, they'll make as much profit as Sony gets from selling 3 PS4's.
Shinu Real more. Sony will still lose money on 3 ps4s. The Wii U was actually financially successful. Sony makes Back all of their money on software. None on hardware
you really got me thinking. I totally agree that THIS switch will fail, but only after a smaller better switch is released.
Tablets are always passively cooled for a reason. More space for battery and less power draw from the chip and fans. This is what will kill this current switch.
I bet the easiest way for nintendo to succeed is to release a smaller switch with identical specs, basically do the opposite of the 3DS and XL.
The smaller switch would use a newer chip that is not more powerful, only more efficient, maybe even passively cooled if they wait a few years. I think they purposefully gave the big switch that monster tegra chip that should never be used with such a small battery. To accomplish this, the new switch would only dock at 720p and maybe run 700p or 600p on the tablet. The old switch is clearly a better home console that can be easily plugged in and played anywhere, while the small switch is inferior at home, but fits in your pocket and gets 5 hours or more in BOTW.
They could have paid nvidia for a powerful efficient better tegra, and before launch they even "lied" and claimed to be using a custom chip. Maybe this is because the new chip is a ways off, but extremely power and heat efficient.
And yes while i want to believe nintendo created the shortage on purpose, somehow i don't quite buy it. They haven't historically created shortages as far a I know. All that comes to mind is Wii, GC adapter, amiibo, and classic nes.
I think it is reasonable to think that the Wii was a complete shock to them. Likewise Wii U was shockingly bad for them, so they made damn sure not to waste any money overproducing amiibos and adapters.
This leads me to believe that the switch may actually just be nintendo being humble and releasing a console in low numbers just to tide over fans who have been waiting for the single Wii U zelda game. Nintendo fans haven't bough a lot of games since the n64 and gamecube. We got ignored on the Wii, and the Wii U had so few games, that fans have unwillingly saved up a lot of money, enough to dump on a 300$ handheld.
Testing a console is expensive, so they decided to do an open global beta test, only expecting the fans and media to try it out. We all know the Switch is a beta release, possible the most blatant of all time.
You own shoes.
+Christian The W I do.
Honestly, I think all what the Switch needs is a really solid two player game that uses that joycons like Super Mario Bros. The switch is a console that will only thrive if it highlights on a concept that we have also abandoned in recent years for online gaming; gaming right next to another person. If the switch can bring people together like that, especially in a public setting it will sell phenomenally.
I like your videos Adam but I think you're wrong
I believe the Switch is selling fast because of the resale market people buying to scalp them which is becoming the popular thing to do to people who really want them for themselves instead to make money. Otherwise I would be curious how many people who wanted them for them selves got them versus scalpers buying them. I just bough a Nintendo Refurbed Wii U and honestly...I see no need for the Switch right now...its a over priced tablet I still hold disc based consoles close to the heart.
Who knows, maybe nintendo will "switch" their attitude!
Nintendo are more likely to shoot you dead with a JoyCon, than change their attitude. :-D
Uk Kev Nintendo loves to "joy"fully "con" us.
@13:59 The same thing applies to the 3DS, yet it is the most successful handheld at moment. In case you max out the potential of the N3DS, battery life is roughly 3 hours - max 3D effect, max sound.
I think you are right on the money o the Switch.... and according to EWNetwork, the Switch has been hacked already! For a home console is way underpowered to be considered competition, for a handheld, is way expensive... i would like to know how many units they have sold until now...
+Marco Pereira Thanks for watching!
Marco Pereira well it's probably just under a million going by what's been given sales numbers wise
I don´t know how it was hacked, but it was, now the nature and the purpose of the hack may vary, however, i cannot see how saying that a device was hacked can be misleading when in fact someone took adavantage of an old browser and hacked the console.
Marco Pereira hacking and bypass certain protection are different things it is like you telling me you hacked your calculator because it says 80085
142+ million and counting
I think one thing that you forgot to bring up is that they're still trying to appeal to casual markets with the joy cons and Just Dance or whatever. However, I think you may be right that casual audiences still don't really give a shit.
I think the only real way Nintendo will have a chance to appeal to more casual audiences is if they get major companies like Activision and Ubisoft to port Triple A titles to the switch, but considering the hardware and the fact that the companies seem to have minimal trust in Nintendo, I don't think that's a likely possibility either.
Whatever happens to the Switch, at least Breath of The Wild was amazing.
Coleman Straight 3 words. Doom for switch. Lol
How would you gauge success? Personally, I think 40 million Switch units lifetime is a win for Nintendo in this day and age (if you consider the Wii a fluke, and look at N64, GameCube, and Wii U sales). However, if Nintendo's ambition includes looking at the competition as well, the Switch needs to sell at least 60 million units versus the PS4 and XB1. How much is Nintendo spending? What are their margins? It's hard to say.
Additionally, there is an incredible amount of buzz surrounding the Switch right now, and I'm sure it will be even higher heading into the 2017 holiday season. If the Switch launch had failed, I think you would have a great argument. However it hasn't, and it's therefore way too early to be making these kinds of predictions.
What are you basing this on? You seem very sure about this.
CAX 117 Exactly. Which is why cost and margins are so important to figure out, or at least estimate. If these figures are near GameCube levels, then Nintendo may be happy with 20+ million. Though in my opinion, this seems unlikely.
While GameCube-like numbers may be good enough for a Nintendo home console, their portables sold in much higher quantities. It's reasonable to assume that for a system replacing their handheld and home console lines, the expectations could lie somewhere in between.
Additionally, Nintendo is more of an international company than it's been, coordinating the Switch launch simultaneously in multiple territories. The amount of overheard, including the money spent on software development and advertising, must be larger than that of the GameCube.
ALitleBitSpecial Isn't that generally the way of advertisements? Unless you're looking for them, you don't know that they exist? I think it says something that you were aware of some of their advertising efforts like the Super Bowl commercial and the many gamer-centric events they held all over the world, because they weren't cheap.
I can only speak anecdotally about GameCube advertising (only Nintendo knows how much they've spent on ads for the Switch) and speculate, but gaming is definitely more mainstream now than it ever was. I think it says something that we see Nintendo doing the press junket, hiring celebrities, and just basically making sure everyone knows it exists. I think one of the biggest problems Nintendo had with the Wii U is that people didn't know what it was, or how it worked. That problem definitely does not exist with the Switch.
Jaguarandine I’m sure you know by now that I’m the first year it’s outsold the Wii U’s lifetime sales and devs are starting to jump on board
20:25 You know there's people out there who would LOVE to play sports games on the go. Problem is, most people haven't really looked to play sports game on a Nintendo console since the GameCube. So now people don't associate the 2 together, meaning the thought of playing FIFA on the go wouldn't even pop into mind. Hard to use that as a selling point now, with Xbone and PS4 as more powerful consoles that run sports games better anyway (and that's been the case following the GameCube days)
One pair of shoes every 4-5 years?
Do tell us your secret for keeping them in wearable condition. =)
+dunbrine47 Go outside only when you have to.
+dunbrine47 +Adam Koralik XD
I really didn't know about the Saturn having more games in NA than the Wii U worldwide, definitely blew my mind.
+Nyren Maciejewski Yeah, weird isn't it?
All the console developers Sony Microsoft and Nintendo all seem to have there own take on what's going to happen in the future of home console gaming. Sony realises that PC gaming is taking over the gaming market quickly and that as a direct result of that consoles will die out. Sony who are currently in a bad state financially can't let this happen they get alot of there profit from the Playstation devision so if consoles die out Playstation dies out and Sony may end up bankrupt they desperately want to keep console gaming relevant so there trying to catch up with PC by rushing a console that can allegedly display 4K graphics. Microsoft have accepted that console gaming is a dying media and because they're making alot more money of Windows than they are from there Xbox brand they've decided to back down from console gaming entirely although they've decided to go out with a bang with there upcoming Scorpio console. Nintendo sees something diffrent they think that console gaming is not dying but evolving into something else and there going to be at the forefront of it. These are just my personal beliefs disagree with it if you want.
I'm not totally agree with you, yes your right about PC its growing! But i think there will be video game for everybody what i'm trying to tell is its not everybody who can afford a master race pc, console are more cheap and friendly to use. But you make very good point XD
Nivada Strikes
The Xbox started out as a PC in a box, Microsoft are simply returning to their original idea. A simple gaming device without the hassle of pc gaming.
in about 2020, sony will be the only ones making consoles
RoniRageTV
I heard similar in the 90's, I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
nintendo wasnt this bad in the 90s, they actually made good hardware and good games
On the other hand, it will be very interesting to see what Nintendo deals with for the next couple of years. I hope they see that pirating won't affect them as bad as they think.
great description of nintendo's tactics.. reminded me of veritasiums latest vid, it touches on a similar subject, in terms of the reason that reverse psychology works in advertising..
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i hope it does succeed, because we need nintendo games. but then of course.. if they did drop out of the hardware race, would they just put out classics on all platforms?
+shenmueso Who knows man. It's a tough call.
My Geography professor, who isn't a gamer, is seriously considering a switch because of its versatility. Not saying that this means that casuals will love it but it definitely is being aimed at the right market. They have been marketing it really well and everyone knows about it from what I know.
this abomination is the worst nintendo console ever.i missed the days of n64 and snes when nintendo was awesome.
I think it will do a lot better than the WiiU, if they get the system software sorted, and if they get a good stream of first party titles out over the next year. If they can bring over the 3DS market, I think it will then get more Western, and Japanese indie support than the 3DS did.
I had told my brother the same thing. The Switch is not really appealing to neither console or handheld folks. It's underpowered as a console, which will once again hurt Nintendo in the long run. Its battery is poor and the device is huge as a handheld.
lpfan091989 Agreed. I have been telling my gaming friends the same thing.
Then again my friends like Xbox and Playstation and have no interest in the Switch.
Forget the Switch just buy a Vita.
Nivada Strikes lmao.... the vita HAHAHAHAHA
The battery life is comparable to the actual handheld consoles. Vita and 3ds are expected to get 4-6 hours.
Switch is 2.5-6 hours.
I bet at Max brightness, wifi on, and sound all the way up, the Vita and 3ds would only get 3-4 hours as well.
PillowHugger me too, and with the brightness down, you're right....but I said that with the brightness up, they'd probably get comparable battery life to the switch.
so...we just said the same thing.
I have mixed feelings about the future of games and consoles. Now I usually buy games from a store but recently ive downloaded. I love how I can put my console on rest and when I turn it on I'm right back into the game it's amazing. I think the fear of no physical media is will we actually own these games or can they take them from us at any moment. Physical feels permanent and downloading feels temporary. At least that's how I feel. I think the future is going to move away from physical media all together. I love having physical copies of games but we don't really have a choice if gaming goes the other way. Is it better because lasers, disc drives and other connections wear out over time? Maybe having hard drives full of games is the new physical media. And as long as gaming stays alive is that what we really want? As long as developers give us great games is that what counts? Do we want to buy the game or pay subscriptions? Will it be one device to rule them all? Or will Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have there own software for future smart TV's to game? Questions.
If it fails maybe Nintendo will finally get out of the console hardware business and make its great games available on decent and popular hardware.
Nutz4Gunz45 so Xbox and PC?
Omar Mohammed And Playstation
Nutz4Gunz45 the main thing about play station and Xbox Is that they do pretty much the same thing and Nintendo always does something different that's why I don't want them to get out of hardware
Nutz4Gunz45 tbh for that to happen everything Nintendo is doing has to fail including handhelds. so if the Switch fails Nintendo still has there handheld department but the thing is handheld gaming is on the decline.
why not everyone just quit and just accept pc as the master race... hehe
23:25 The only thing we have that's kind of a refresh is a new chip in the Switch that is there to fix a bug in the original chip that makes it as easy to hack as a PSP or OG Xbox.
I agree with everything you've said & I don't think the Switch is going to be successful. I've lost all faith in Nintendo since the Wii & every system they've released since then, I just think "oh, another stupid gimmick from Nintendo that's going to bomb"
+Envisaged0ne Thanks for watching.
Envisaged0ne I think at the very least the Switch is gonna sell better than Wii U
I'm sticking with my 40-60 prediction. Though I think it's possible to do much better depending on how they play their cards and stick with the handheld thing. Just keep the games coming, remember it's not JUST for kids and it'll fly off the shelf.
Envisaged0ne no success? all comments here seems to be ducking out the backlash
so far the Switch has sold 5.4 million in two and a half months. Looks like the predictions were very wrong so far.
3:40 This was exactly what I experienced with Wii. Overheard a manager say there were 2 units in stock (when it was almost impossible to find), so of course I had to buy one. Never again.
Annoying how it burns you like that isn't it?
At least it was only 250 bucks, but yeah, lesson learned.
nitendo should have 2 version of switch. one is handheld and one is console version
Fallofduty then what's the point of it. feature is the portable but can be used at home
Fallofduty I don't quite agree. Although this seems like a good idea in theory it could potentially cause fragmentation in the games made for the system(s). The system lowers the clock speed significantly when in handheld mode and then ramps it back up when docked. So which spec would the devs try to make the game for? Kinda like games that all 3DS systems can play and the games that only the "New 3DS" can play. It makes it a little more complicated for the customer in my opinion.
Joseph Maluso well when undocked its games run at 720p where in docked mode due to the tad extra power it runs in a gigher res. so the non-portable version will just run in a higher res constantly
so basically the Wii U and 3DS
joshua powell So what if the devs really want to go all out and want to build a full power/high frame rate version of their game using all the power available to the system for the console only version and the frame rate is crap and game doesn't run well in portable mode? Would they have to add a new icon/disclaimer on the game box saying (console mode only or may not run well in portable mode).
So what I got from this video is that the NS will possibly become the next PS Vita when it comes to indies, but will actually have first party support.
I like how we keep saying "poor battery life" when legit almost every single handheld ever lasts around 3-5 hours XD
The only reason I bought one last week is because I was able to trade in a New 3DS and get it for $250 cad, instead of $400cad. I also was able to trade in three games and get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Never would have paid so much for a new console.
Yep. They totally overclocked the Cube and sold it to us again.
That said, I don't agree with the Switch being artificially scarce now that the sales numbers are coming in. If the sales were average and it was still hard to find out, I'd agree. But I don't think there was any reason to think the Switch would be a record setting seller, and after the disappointing sales of both the WiiU and 3DS, compared to their predecessors, It makes sense for Nintendo to play it safe.
I have owned every Nintendo console since the n64. I have been a hardcore Nintendo fan because let's face it they make the best games by far period. even the Wii u who everybody hated man I think that's actually my favorite console of all time . they made beyond amazing games for that thing.
and I have no intention of buying the switch. i don't play handheld so I don't really care about the portability feature. and then it's just barely more powerful than the five year old Wii u for playing on a TV. not gonna spend 350 dollars (+70$ to get a proper controller lol) for five year old hardware
sorry Nintendo but I am probably gonna sit this one out. going back to Pikmin 3, SSBM, MK8, Wind waker, DK, wonderful 101... God I love the Wii u :)
Well what do you think now? For sure you're missing some amazing games by not having a Switch.
The success of the switch will be 3 key things, great games, portable and the idea of being able to switch from portable to the big Tv will make a huge difference. Even Ps4 and Xbox owners will get a switch for that very reason. I don't see this system failing at all.
Plenty of good points but I disagree with your point that the switch is to big as a handheld more specifically that it's a bad thing. I think that its size adds cooling space and room for a bigger battery which can power a more powerful chip for longer. I think that the more powerful chip can save the handheld market from phones because of the significant bump in power letting it run games out of reach from phones.
Here is the odd thing, they DIDN'T short change it this time around. They purposefully produced more than they expected this time. They shortchanged solo docks....but not the main consoles. I saw two sell at my local wal-mart today and they still had one in the case.
I know the Vita's first model had this problem, but assuming the Switch isn't sucessfull and Nintendo doesn't make a second model (which I think is the most likely scinario), will this be the first handheld console without a removable battery? It may not seem like a big deal, but if you are like me and want your machine to last long-term, you will be upset when in a decade or two, nobody can use their Switch out of the dock.
I don't agree that we'll see gaming moving away from hardware. There's still too much money to be made on accessories and physical sales in general. Digital is still a small slice of the pie. You're falling into the trap of thinking this will be the last traditional console cycle when that prediction has been wrong since the PS2 era.
so im confused...what is the standard battery life for a handheld console??...you said that the switch has a flaw in battery life for a handheld...3ds is 3 hours or so even my old 3ds have 2.5-3 hours battery life...vitaa also have the same battery life...so would you care explain to me why 2.5 hours to 6 hours (depending on the games) is a flaw for a handheld console???
Hendy Isworo using logic and facts are dangerous sir
I disagree with Nintendo a few switches and creating a false demand. I've seen tons of Switches for sale, on the shelves at Walmart, Best Buy and EB games.
They did pretty well this time getting the Units out there on this occasion. Unlike the Wii, Amiibo and NES classic.
There are lots of them out there. Maybe not in Chicago but everywhere else there is
No false demand here in the UK. These things are sitting unwanted in stores all across the land!
25:51 You mean like the PlayStation TV?
Just a note +AdamKoralik the Switch uses a custom nvidia tegra x1 chipset, the tegra 2 &3 are older models. The Switch is interesting as in tare downs it's shown to have purposely upgradable parts, as in they did it on purpose for future upgrades. I think we'll see at least a higher storage option very soon.
As it is I don't stuff most of my handhelds in my pocket anyway (ps vita, 3ds xl, psp). I keep them in a backpack typically. This is what I would do with the Switch as well, so the fact that it doesn't fit easily in a pocket isn't really a big deal.
Some of the games look cool. I'll buy a Switch in April 2018, but ONLY if it's selling well, and still getting 3rd Party support.
Forgive me, but why April 2018? You're like the fifth person to say that.
Randomark3087 e3 will be a huge deciding factor for the Switch. if Nintendo screw up there then it's over. they can't afford to just show mario odyssey for example.
For some reason, I like buying a new console in the spring. In this case, it also gives a good year, to see how its doing. I do love my Wii U, but I don't wanna invest money into another console, that gets swept under the rug.
So I assume you got a Switch? 😛
Dude Adam, you're the man. It's amazing how well you back up you're thoughts and opinions with these types of videos. Shoes
+Kevin Caldwell Thanks dude.
Isn’t hindsight such a wonderful thing?
As an owner of the Switch, I find that I really like it(part of that is because of Zelda of course). I enjoy playing it in handheld mode around the house and enjoy playing in console mode with the pro controller which is actually a very comfortable controller. Its fun playing around with all the different control options.
However, time will tell if this Zelda/hardware high will last without quality games to play. All in all, I'm pretty satisfied right now, but I'm getting worried about the future of the console. It needs broader appeal that isn't there right now.
I agree with you. I want a snes 2, now that would be a success
Crazy going back and watching this
may we note that right know, this is ONLY a video game console, man we haven't had one of those sence the GameCube.
I noticed throughout the years, I've lost my fondness of Nintendo. In the past, I usually buy Nintendo consoles only for one or so specific game. The 3DS for the Pokemon games and fire emblem. Nintendo home console for super smash. Otherwise, I'd pick the ps4 or the Xbox one over it. Although I gave away my wii-u I did love playing games on my bed, without a tv. I find myself buying a switch and I a,m really enjoying Zelda, which is my first Zelda game! I hope the switch is successful. I a, worried about third part support, but I'm hoping all the first party games are great.
I don't think nintendo intended this console to be a "handheld" like gameboy, that you can carry in your pocket. They know they have lost that war to mobile gaming. What I think they are trying instead is to fill a gap in console gaming, a tablet-console that you can carry on your backpack or use at home, while in bed or the toilet. You could already do that with the wii u and it was the best part of that console, the worst being that you are constrained by the distance to the console, which was the worst part. So they fixed that with full portability, opening more posibilities.
Adam nails it with the new version of the console and the possible doom of dedicated gaming hardware
I'll tell you why it will be a success and it will be Nintendo games that make it a success. Pokemon, Mario Kart, Super Mario, Xenoblade, Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Metroid, F-Zero. The Nintendo 3DS has been selling on only Nintendo games for awhile now and that's the best selling system this generation.
Taking into account that Nintendo is using Breath of the Wild to help push the unit. Ocarina of Time sold 2million+ copies in its first year, Twilight Princess doing the same give or take for the Wii, wouldn't this drive more sales of the Switch to help draw interest from AAA to develop for it? The PS4 sales numbers after 1 year was 4million with no "new PS4" software, if tradition is correct this should put Nintendo back in the conversation seeing how Mario Kart deluxe and the new Mario game still has yet to come out for the Switch
+2econd Player I think that's exactly what they're hoping for.
I'm not sure that the size will affect sales. It's as big if not smaller than a lot of tablets from what I can see, and it seems to be marketed as a portable device for more long term travel, rather than short bursts on the bus or something. I can see it being successful for parents who aren't sure whether to get their kid a home console or a handheld.
i don't think Nintendo short the supply. they've sold 1.5 mill in the first week. that's not a short supply that's the same as everyone else