You might want to read the message at the end of the video. Not all the games are going to be compatible unfortunately.At least they are going with the full backward compatibility approach I thought would serve them best.
nah, it's a new consoleI think it's probably the equivalent of a "pro" edition or the like than a proper new next gen console.
Yeah, I read it. I consider it a standard backward compatibility disclaimer, especially since as @kernow pointed out, it's a new console with new architecture. I take that to mean it's going to play everything except maybe Puzzle my Bunghole, released by Pixelhart LRG five years ago.You might want to read the message at the end of the video. Not all the games are going to be compatible unfortunately.
Kind of. But it reminds me more of how the current gen PS and Xbox are fully backward compatible with last gen.I think it's probably the equivalent of a "pro" edition or the like than a proper new next gen console.
There are little nubbins sticking out and children will chew on.they're magnetic, should withstand tard rage...at least for a while.
U bored m8My thoughts:
Nothing surprising. This is basically the Switch Pro everyone was clamoring for, right? I expect only modest hardware improvements. Hopefully they've sorted out whatever design problem that was causing the drift issue on the Switch 1 joycons. Hopefully that frame-only style stand isn't as flimsy as it looks (the OLED one is great compared to the first gen Switch kickstand). Hopefully the joycon connection, which now seems to lack any physical connection to the screen, doesn't lead to people accidentally popping them off and dropping their main unit on the ground.
On the size. Personally, I already thought the OLED was too big to be practical as a handheld, the Lite is a good size and has a functional d-pad as opposed to the joycon four button setup. So this is now even bigger, going to have to get used to that "excuse me while I whip this out" feeling if you think you're going to play a little game on your train ride in to work moe. If it was ever possible to do with any semblance of subtlety with the Switch 1, the Switch 2 almost definitely crosses that line.
I guess the main question is whether or not this can maintain the momentum they've had with the Switch, how many people can they convince to upgrade? Will some devs opt to continue to make Switch titles just because of a huge established player base? Is there any name confusion? Basically, is this the WiiU all over again. Nintendo has opted for iterative hardware at this point for going on 20 years. I think its a good idea. They've bowed out of any sort of graphics war and I think have ended up better for it. They get to maintain an attractive price point. They get to make 'Nintendo' games.
I'm sure it will end up on our kids' x-mas list for 2025.
I'm out.I take that to mean it's going to play everything except maybe Puzzle my Bunghole
You might want to read the message at the end of the video. Not all the games are going to be compatible unfortunately.
Digital Foundry points out there are enough art and rendering differences that they believe this is actually Mario Kart 9. I guess that's kind of exciting.
Yeah literally just fizzed my knickersDigital Foundry points out there are enough art and rendering differences that they believe this is actually Mario Kart 9. I guess that's kind of exciting.
So I agree with Digital Foundry that this is no longer necessary because people are already familiar with the basic concept. But you're right that the hype and the sizzle are definitely missing. I really wonder if consumers are going to see the benefit of upgrading.this is how to do a reveal
We need to see spergs playing Switch, Too in inappropriate public places.So I agree with Digital Foundry that this is no longer necessary because people are already familiar with the basic concept. But you're right that the hype and the sizzle are definitely missing. I really wonder if consumers are going to see the benefit of upgrading.