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[GoldenEye98]

I get that being bigger means a better screen, bigger more comfortable joycon, and more space inside to pack components. I still wish it was smaller, not bigger. The closer we get to a Switch Lite with TV out, the happier I'll be.

Weight is the more the more important factor imo.

 

[LordOcidax]

They let their balls grow blue so hard, they missed the controlled release. Now everythings leaking. What a mess

Why is a mess? Is all about the games, leaks keep people talking about the Switch 2 every single day, is the same situation as the new iphone every year, free marketing.

 

[Hudo]

Why is a mess? Is all about the games, leaks keep people talking about the Switch 2 every single day, is the same situation as the new iphone every year, free marketing.

This. And also: this isn't Nintendo's first product announcement and launch. Some people act like Nintendo's marketing departments are full of retards. They most likely knew that this was going to happen and determined that this is a good way of generating hype for free and/or their own marketing and launch plans won't be affected by these leaks.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

They let their balls grow blue so hard, they missed the controlled release. Now everythings leaking. What a mess

Brilliant analogy

Anyway, I’m bored of seeing the hardware now.

Someone leak some games, please.

 

[spons]

Why is a mess? Is all about the games, leaks keep people talking about the Switch 2 every single day, is the same situation as the new iphone every year, free marketing.

True, true. But if the leaks include false information, and reality is worse (e.g. leak says 1080p screen, everybody believes it, but reality is 720p) then the actual announcement by Nintendo will be a net negative. People will create a shitstorm about the 720p screen panel, simply because of the insane amount of leaks. The balance Nintendo needs to strike between countering leaks, making an official statement and announcing the entire thing is razor thin.

 

[Eliciel]

It is getting Kind of annoying... Just announce it already Nintendo...my wallet is ready to carry the financial burden and my shelf ist ready to hold the physical device as I will never have the time to actually play with it

 

[Bonfires Down]

Looks classy af. Hard to believe the same company made the Wii U.

 

[LordOcidax]

True, true. But if the leaks include false information, and reality is worse (e.g. leak says 1080p screen, everybody believes it, but reality is 720p) then the actual announcement by Nintendo will be a net negative. People will create a shitstorm about the 720p screen panel, simply because of the insane amount of leaks. The balance Nintendo needs to strike between countering leaks, making an official statement and announcing the entire thing is razor thin.

People are going to create a shit storm no matter what… Look at the iphone, leaks are crazy and with tons of fake info, at the end of the day Apple is going to have the attention they want, i am pretty sure that the Switch 2 reveal trailer is going to do some crazy numbers and if Nintendo shows Mario Kart 9 or a new Mario 3D, the hardware design or specs are nothing. Games and Price is more important.

 

[Robb]

Now everythings leaking. What a mess

I found footage from within Nintendo’s headquarters this past week:

 

[Ceadeus]

I'm almost not interested by another all black system. I would like them to celebrate their history and makes it Gameboy grey and red or atomic purple for people who want anything but black or white.

Edit: releasing a depressing black or white console only for then announcing limited colored accessories to finally make your console fun is such a greedy fucking practice. They're making colors a luxury, what a bunch of elitist maniacs.

 

[Deerock71]

It is? Backwards compatibility is about the only thing Nintendo did confirm months ago.

I'll believe it when it's official. But all signs are pointing to yes.

 

[LordOcidax]

I'll believe it when it's official. But all signs are pointing to yes.

It’s official…

 

[//DEVIL//]

Just release this shit . Day one for me anyway .

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Lovin' that physical cartridge slot confirmation.

 

[BlackTron]

I'm almost not interested by another all black system. I would like them to celebrate their history and makes it Gameboy grey and red or atomic purple for people who want anything but black or white.

Edit: releasing a depressing black or white console only for then announcing limited colored accessories to finally make your console fun is such a greedy fucking practice. They're making colors a luxury, what a bunch of elitist maniacs.

They usually have all different colors of joycon which is the main way to change the appearance of a Switch system. Even their special systems are usually a plain black Switch with a unique dock and/or joycon.

Switch 1 shipped with both a red and blue controller in the box day one. I wouldn't say they're gatekeeping fun in controllers.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

 

[SaturnSaturn]

I miss the days of smaller handhelds, i find the Vita to be a perfect form factor, the Switch Lite also works fine. Had Steam Deck and Rog Ally, both where simply to large and chunky.

So to see this even bigger than the OG Switch is a bit dissapointing personally.

 

[SirTerry-T]

Sleek. Love it. It’s the most Sony-like thing Nintendo has ever do.

What do you mean? This thing looks like it's actually had some some industrial design principles applied to its design rather being dreamt up by a designer who wished consoles looked more like the Sydney Opera House.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

This actually looks really good. Also excited that they might just be doing accents versus the entire joy cons being colored.

i need a white model so it ties in with my setup . hopefully we have white and black models to start with they can add the crazy colours later .

This though. Most of my setup is all white outside of my PS5 Pro (couldn't get the 30th so I just got a skin and plates from Aliexpress to get the same look). Even the PS3 I generally keep hooked up is white (FFXIII model).

 

[IAmRei]

oooo black <3
now can we see the games please Ninty?
they can be keep silent forever

 

[IAmRei]

You are absolutely right... I need coffee...

Come here buddy, i will brew coffee for You~

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Looks like a switch alright

 

[hemo memo]

Yeah funny Gif, but i don't like playing those games on small screens. So it's a waste for me. They already did the oposite with the Switch Lite, so why not docking only?

Asking for a screenless, dock-only Switch 2 defeats the purpose of the device. The Switch is primarily a portable, with its hybrid nature being a key draw. Removing the screen offers minimal cost savings and turns it into a standard home console, a market already dominated by PlayStation and Xbox.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

8.4 inch?


That is some chunk to it.

 

[Esppiral]

Why? It encourages consumers to mix and match, which increases Joy-Con sales.

Because they look bad.

 

[Cakeboxer]

Asking for a screenless, dock-only Switch 2 defeats the purpose of the device. The Switch is primarily a portable, with its hybrid nature being a key draw. Removing the screen offers minimal cost savings and turns it into a standard home console, a market already dominated by PlayStation and Xbox.

The Lite already destroyed the 2 in 1 purpose. Most people i know use it stationary only includidng 2 families with kids so the primary purpose is up to the owners. No idea how expensive those screens are, but 50 Euro less would already be enough for me.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[Magic Carpet]

I hope they expand on approved 3rd party controllers that allow button remapping I am going to need bigger controllers and also button remapping.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Some of the leaks regarding the Pro controller have a T button and a Gear Button. I don't see them here.

 

[cireza]

I hope someone will sue Nintendo when they finally unveil the console.

For having plagiarized the leaks.

 

[hemo memo]

The Lite already destroyed the 2 in 1 purpose. Most people i know use it stationary only includidng 2 families with kids so the primary purpose is up to the owners. No idea how expensive those screens are, but 50 Euro less would already be enough for me.

The Lite made sense because, again, it's primarily a portable console.

 

[Celcius]

This looks believable
C'mon Nintendo, we're waiting!

 

[Cakeboxer]

The Lite made sense because, again, it's primarily a portable console.

Who says that? Do we have any newer Nintendo numbers than this?
I say there is no such thing as an "official main purpose" for a hybrid.

 

[thatJohann]

I mean, it looks fine. I was hoping for actual comfortable larger joycons like take the switch pro controller and split it in half. These tiny shitty joycons are ergonomically uncomfortable.

 

[IDKFA]

Leaks are now marketing.
Look at nvidia. Faked higher prices and now everyone is happy.
Switch 2 doesn’t look very exciting does it ?

It is to me.

A more powerful Switch that's backwards compatible with the OG Switch and has more internal Storage.

We also haven't seen this baby running. It might have some new features that make it exciting for the plebs.

 

[Radical_3d]

What do you mean? This thing looks like it's actually had some some industrial design principles applied to its design rather being dreamt up by a designer who wished consoles looked more like the Sydney Opera House.

 

[ReBurn]

It's crazy they can squeeze DLSS into such small form factor.

Seriously. I thought DLSS required enough space for at least 3 RGB fans.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

What do you mean? This thing looks like it's actually had some some industrial design principles applied to its design rather being dreamt up by a designer who wished consoles looked more like the Sydney Opera House.

The portal is infinitely more ergonomic than this device, despite the odd look

It’s why my switch is always docked, the handheld experience is poor

 

[Haint]

It looks like DS to DS lite update in terms of style. I like it.

LOLWAT? I couldn't even pick this thing out of a lineup with a Switch and Switch OLED, it looks exactly the same. Dangerously so, like Wii U levels of potential consumer confusion.

 

[March Climber]

The dual screen dream is dead.

 

[Imtjnotu]

The dual screen dream is dead.

Who's dumbass dream was this?

 

[Hudo]

LOLWAT? I couldn't even pick this thing out of a lineup with a Switch and Switch OLED, it looks exactly the same. Dangerously so, like Wii U levels of potential consumer confusion.

I mean, the DS and DSlite look similar but the DSlite is sleeker, more refined and has a matte color scheme. And it seems to be the case here as well.

 

[deriks]

Wow, it's pretty slick

Already day one here. Now it's way more

 

[March Climber]

Who's dumbass dream was this?

Spoiler

Not really mine but the idea seemed fun

 

[Imtjnotu]

Spoiler

Not really mine but the idea seemed fun

 

[gamer82]

Never say never, if we can play the games on the tv and uses the switch for the lower screen maybe we will get 3ds and ds games on switch online .

i have been wanting to pick up a 3ds latey for ocarina and majoras mask and some metroid but not at the crazy prices and not the condition most of them are on the bay.

 

[SolarFry]

Could the new switch mean new nvidia shield?

 

[Johnny Concrete]

Looks less like a toy. I dig it.

 

[GigaBowser]

soooooooooooooooo buuuuutiful this will make sells records bookmark confirmed my friends

 

[Boss Mog]

It's actually kind of sleek looking which is a nice surprise.