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[EDMIX]

Nintendo are pissing themselves. They will announce in Spring and release next year probably after milking all the parents for another xmas. They probably haven’t even designed the fucking thing yet.

Wildly unlikely...

Odd take. The goal isn’t to sell out, they want it available to anyone and everyone that wants one. Not to mention, retailers hate sell-outs. Customers don’t benefit from them. They benefit no one, not even Nintendo.

I actually disagree. Selling out can create a marketing hype that I fucking kid you not...NO amount of money can actually make in terms of any ad campaign, selling out is as good as having Beyoncé wearing your product or using it etc, it creates something in marketing that simply can't be made in an ad.

So the idea of them not having systems to sell for some short term, is worth the long term wild fucking success they will have with having the most talked about item in the world during that time frame. ie they want it sooooooooooo bad, NO ONE can get it in time, you BETTER HURRY etc

The concept of scarcity literally is a pillar in marketing and that did wild wonders for the Wii during its launch period

 

[Self High Five]

 

[Furball]

Where is the annoucement that those leaker claim ?

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Where is the annoucement that those leaker claim ?

Nintendo is trolling at this point

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

This is clearly a Clown show at this point. It seems clear to me, Nintendo absolutely wanted those holiday sales.

While some may disagree, Nintendo clearly has lost some control of this situation.

I am sure they do care about the public discourse. But, Nintendo gonna Nintendo!!!

FYI, I have always thought though…MS event goes First, Nintendo second, Sony in third for Jan/Feb.

 

[Shifty1897]

They teased it too much and people are burning out on it. Nintendo could stand to learn from strippers, a good one knows you have to keep escalating the situation until all the money is gone.

 

[Effigenius]

Well tomorrow is Wednesday. Either we will see the Switch 2 or Microsoft will buy Sega.

 

[Furball]

Well tomorrow is Wednesday. Either we will see the Switch 2 or Microsoft will buy Sega.

it is already wednesday in Japan

 

[lestar]

NS2 Accessories

www.genkithings.com

This count as an announcement? It has the NS2 logo and Nintendo has not take it down yet

 

[//DEVIL//]

NS2 Accessories

www.genkithings.com

This count as an announcement? It has the NS2 logo and Nintendo has not take it down yet

is this a case ?

Also... this looks boring. very close to switch lite which i didn't like design wise -_-

 

[Three]

NS2 Accessories

www.genkithings.com

This count as an announcement? It has the NS2 logo and Nintendo has not take it down yet

video in the background just shows all sorts. I imagine Nintendo aren't very happy about this but genkithings are flaunting the "secrecy" of it all on purpose so who knows maybe they know.

 

[Melon Husk]

High-end accessory manufacturer leaks suggest late March / April date is real. Dbrand etc. wouldn't BS.

 

[Just_one]

I hope...

 

[Esppiral]

Today is January 8th where is the reveal?

 

[VolticArchangel]

 

[Murdoch]

55 minutes to go before the first official glimpse

 

[Badlucktroll]

 

[rkofan87]

not a chance

 

[ReyBrujo]

The concept of scarcity literally is a pillar in marketing and that did wild wonders for the Wii during its launch period

All consoles going back to NES up to the PS5 Pro actually (people crying not being able to buy the disc player). But nobody wants to go the way Atari did and release prepare way more items than what the market would be willing to buy.

 

[jm89]

NS2 Accessories

www.genkithings.com

This count as an announcement? It has the NS2 logo and Nintendo has not take it down yet

Hopefully they have some good lawyers if it is real.

 

[hemo memo]

The concept of scarcity literally is a pillar in marketing and that did wild wonders for the Wii during its launch period

Scarcity can create initial hype, but it isn’t a long-term strategy. The Wii’s success came from its unique gameplay and motion controls, not just its limited availability. Once supply caught up, the buzz faded, and its success was driven by the product’s appeal, not scarcity. For the Switch 2, consistent supply and strong features would be a more sustainable approach.

 

[Robb]

Today is January 8th where is the reveal?

 

[Interfectum]

 

[AJUMP23]

Is today the day?

 

[Randall365]

More likely to announce a toaster that plays Nintendo songs when you put the bread in.

 

[RoboFu]

More likely to announce a toaster that plays Nintendo songs when you put the bread in.

If it looked like a warp pipe and played the coming out of the pipe sound when your toast was done .. hell yeah I would buy it!

 

[Spukc]

holy shit all those leaks are fake as fuck this is the true NS2O

 

[Little Mac]

 

[hemo memo]

holy shit all those leaks are fake as fuck this is the true NS2O

That design made no sense what so ever yet people fell for it.

 

[Sintoid]

Well, today we had the leak from CES so...

 

[V1LÆM]

holy shit all those leaks are fake as fuck this is the true NS2O

fuck i remember that. i can't believe people actually thought it was real

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I mean its already late January...

 

[hemo memo]

More likely to announce a toaster that plays Nintendo songs when you put the bread in.

Come on, don't give them ideas that might delay this even further.

 

[That Damn Kid]

Genki: fine I'll do it myself

 

[Big Baller]

fuck i remember that. i can't believe people actually thought it was real

 

[ValiantInstance]

I actually disagree. Selling out can create a marketing hype that I fucking kid you not...NO amount of money can actually make in terms of any ad campaign, selling out is as good as having Beyoncé wearing your product or using it etc, it creates something in marketing that simply can't be made in an ad.

So the idea of them not having systems to sell for some short term, is worth the long term wild fucking success they will have with having the most talked about item in the world during that time frame. ie they want it sooooooooooo bad, NO ONE can get it in time, you BETTER HURRY etc

The concept of scarcity literally is a pillar in marketing and that did wild wonders for the Wii during its launch period

I think the mindset has changed, at least in the west. People now roll their eyes at scarcity with products like this.

The Japanese love artificial scarcity though. I've missed out on countless cool collectors editions and other things because only making 1000 of them makes their dicks hard. The PS5 30th Anniversary stuff being a recent example.

 

[Spukc]

 

[Warspite]

Its getting Nintendo results, other gaming companies have been fools all these years, spending all that money on reveals when 3rd party leaks could do it for them for a lot less.

 

[Emedan]

Genki: fine I'll do it myself

Imagine being so fucking tardy with a reveal that accessory makers can't even wait anymore. The fuck Nintendo doing?

 

[V1LÆM]

that could actually be cool with some tweaks on the buttons. kinda looks like larger joycons with screens built into them!

play games like a DS but you can detach one half to co-op with a friend (if you have any). if you could dock it and connect to TV then you could connect just one half and use the other half as a controller and still have access to the 2nd screen kinda like a WiiU gamepad.

that's definitely something nintendo would do but i don't blame them for playing it safe with Switch 2 which is actually a better idea anyway.

 

[PatientGamer]

where is the announcement lol?? Is this device gonna be DOA on release day?

Nintendo Direct anyone?

 

[V1LÆM]

fuck knows what nintendo is smoking.

do they even remember they have a new console to reveal?

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

They meant Jan 8, 2026. Nothing to see here, go home.

 

[Regginator]

"Wake up, honey. It's time for you weekly rumor from a "credible" leaker that will definitely not turn out wrong or anything."

 

[V1LÆM]

they updated profile background on Twitter

basically them saying you get fucking nothing!

 

[Just_one]

I really REALLY hope they find a way to put achivements/trophies on the new Switch

 

[Robb]

Its getting Nintendo results, other gaming companies have been fools all these years, spending all that money on reveals when 3rd party leaks could do it for them for a lot less.

 

[Just_one]

they updated profile background on Twitter

basically them saying you get fucking nothing!

its so noticeable they blurried the S2 logo

 

[hemo memo]

Okay, so if I have an issue with my Switch 2 in the future, should I contact Nintendo or Genki?

 

[Oberstein]