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[Sooner]

Have we learned nothing? Predicting the success or failure of a Nintendo console pre-launch is a recipe for a hilarious thread to revisit in 5 years.

 

[daclynk]

 

[DeVeAn]

I hope this isn’t “new” 3DS or DSi. I say this because what I saw gives similar vibe. Especially the message at the saying certain games won’t work…

 

[GigaBowser]

The Switch has been the best selling console since its inception, by a wide margin. People are going to buy its successor in droves, and it’ll probably be the talked about device now for the next few weeks/months until it releases later this year.

Like, the reveal trailer alone, the one that people apparently are stating was a misstep or, “disappointment”? It’s already surpassed 12 million views on YouTube, and it’s only been 12 hours or so. I’m not even the biggest Nintendo fan, but make no mistake, the Switch 2 will reign over this holiday season in every age group.

50 more millions vews on nintendo jarpan and us twitter sales explosion

 

[LastBattle]

Really hard to tell. The Switch struck gold by presenting a compelling unique selling point while also having a very distinct brand. The device itself is also easily recognisable and distinct from all similar devices.

This time around the Switch 2 is barely distinguishable from the Switch and if the games look largely the same to your average Joe, they have quite the hill to climb. Also depends on what percentage of the market are normies and parents buying for their kids, who will see little reason to upgrade.

But hey, I’m usually wrong about these things. I thought the Series consoles would be a huge success.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

It will be successful. Maybe not as much as Switch, but it will do very well.