Nintendo Switch 2

[Andrew NDB]

Might be officially announced this Thursday with... something tomorrow?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonev...itch-2-teaser/

I also read a very sexy rumor that Dragon Quest XII may be a secret launch game for it.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

There will also be a Nintendo Direct on April 2nd dedicated to the new platform.

[Wildcat]

Pretty disappointing reveal since all they showed was what’s been leaked.

I’m kind of surprised they just named it Switch 2. I didn’t think they’d do the number thing since Sony already does that. Some say there was confusion with the Wii U name and people in general not knowing if it was a new system...it had a tablet for a controller...that wasn’t enough? Calling it 2 is fine though.

I know MS used Xbox One but that wasn’t meant as number. It meant it was an all-in-one machine.

Anyway I’m sure it’ll be a good system. Love the backwards compatibility but again they already mentioned that.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I’m kind of surprised they just named it Switch 2.

Me too, honestly. They've never done this before. I think it's primarily to reassure people that yes, it'll all be 100% backwards compatible with all of your old Switch 1 games.

I wonder if the motion detecting aspect is any better.

[Wildcat]

Ya it’s to assure people it’s a new system but it won’t be 100% compatible. It says certain games may not work or be fully playable. I’m sure basically all will be compatible except for a few special cases.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Ya it’s to assure people it’s a new system but it won’t be 100% compatible. It says certain games may not work or be fully playable. I’m sure basically all will be compatible except for a few special cases.

I can't imagine what they'd be. Or that they wouldn't be brought into compatibility eventually.

[sdp]

I wasn't expecting anything besides a quick reveal so they could control the narrative since the leaks were out in the open, so it's fine. I can wait for the real reveal in April. I'm guessing it'll come out in May, June at the latest.

Day 1 for me. My only disappointment is we still have no D-pad. Also perhaps the color choices, this all black one is too similar to the grayish black Switch 1. At least the all color joycons added some originality to it, but here that's kinda gone. The leaks say the other color is all white but they already did that with the Switch OLED so it doesn't stand out as new either.

Most likely it means games like Labo and Ring Fit Adventures that were made for the dimensions of the original switch. Or the IR scanner that I think 10 games used if that was removed. If a game doesn't work it could also be some very obscure title, I'm sure the library of most people will all run without an issue.

I'm guessing the price is likely $399 for the base model and $499 for the deluxe SKU.

I wonder what gimmick Mario Kart will have, so far it looks just like 8 so they have to do something,
8 introduced anti gravity and Tour introduced remixed changing courses. 8 deluxe already has a crapload of characters and tracks from the DLC that incorporated some of the Tour exclusive stuff.
Open world, adventure mode?

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I will buy it when the next Pokemon inevitably comes out for it.

Ideally with a "Pokemon" edition console.

So you're likely getting one this year. I'm sure Legends ZA will be a cross platform game.
The Pokemon Company just releases slop every year, so you won't have to wait more than a year to get a non-spin-off

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Starting off with Mario Kart but not the next 3D Mario makes me think we're not getting the latter at launch.

There's a new Mario movie next year, I'm sure the next 3D Mario is being released to benefit from that, whether they think it's Holidays 2025, a month before the movie or early fall 2026 in time for the digital release.

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Can confirm I would also buy a new Switch for new Animal Crossing.

I hated New Horizons. I don't think I'll ever play a new Animal Crossing ever again and it was one of my favorite series. It kept getting worse with each new version.
I hope we can go at least get a Virtual Console release of the Gamecube one to go back when you couldn't control anything. It was never meant to be a sim game.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I hate how modern Nintendo is obsessed with Splatoon, Fire Emblem and Xenoblade...3 franchises I have no interest in. (I did like the GBA Fire Emblem's but stopped).

The more Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong games, Pikmin, etc. the better. Also if they ever revive Starfox and F-zero again. Pokemon and Animal Crossing being huge is also no-brainers.

I like Splatoon, I'd want to see what a Splatoon 4 offers. Don't care for FE or Xenoblade but those two are made by different teams that only make those games which is why we see so many of them. I do wish we'd get Advance Wars and a different RPG from those two teams but whatever.

I felt I got too much Pikmin during the Switch era, literally every game got ported and then it got an exclusive one. I could take a generational break but counting it's Miyamoto's baby we'll see one.

I'd like to see what they do with Donkey Kong now that they're ready to move on from the Rare design so hopefully also the games. I'd love to see something more along the lines of Donkey Kong 1994 now that they're using the classic design.

Rumor has it we're getting a remaster of F-Zero GX this year for Switch 1. Star Fox I'm confident we'll get a new one for Switch 2 eventually. We already know we're getting Metroid Prime 4 if that's a success then a MP5 will come and since Dread sold well I'm sure we'll see a Metroid 5 as well during the Switch 2's life.

Mario and Zelda you don't even have to ask for them, the switch literally had a new zelda game every year sometimes more, same with Mario if you count spin-offs. We're definitely due for a new 3D Mario. I didn't like Wonder much so i can wait before we get another 2D Mario.

[oldmanwinters]

1. Shocked that Nintendo finally put a "2" onto a console/system name officially.
2. I was hoping the traditional patented D-pad would make its return on the standard Cons.
3. The way the joycons snap onto the sides instead of sliding makes me feel like the system could have been named the Nintendo CLIKitch.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

3. The way the joycons snap onto the sides instead of sliding makes me feel like the system could have been named the Nintendo CLIKitch.

[CyberCubed]

Starting off with Mario Kart but not the next 3D Mario makes me think we're not getting the latter at launch.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Starting off with Mario Kart but not the next 3D Mario makes me think we're not getting the latter at launch.

We didn't have a Mario game on launch with the original Switch either. Or a Zelda game. Or a Metroid game. But they all came sooner or later.

If Dragon Quest XII is announced for it on launch, I'll go nuts.

[Roseangelo]

I will buy it when the next Pokemon inevitably comes out for it.

Ideally with a "Pokemon" edition console.

[Andrew NDB]

All they need to do is sh** out another Animal Crossing game and they'll make billions again.

[Wildcat]

January 16th - Mario Kart 9 reveal...April 2 - Switch 2 reveal.

Wish I thought of that yesterday.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

All they need to do is sh** out another Animal Crossing game and they'll make billions again.

Can confirm I would also buy a new Switch for new Animal Crossing.

[CyberCubed]

I hate how modern Nintendo is obsessed with Splatoon, Fire Emblem and Xenoblade...3 franchises I have no interest in. (I did like the GBA Fire Emblem's but stopped).

The more Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong games, Pikmin, etc. the better. Also if they ever revive Starfox and F-zero again. Pokemon and Animal Crossing being huge is also no-brainers.

[Mad Dog McMutt]

I am actually going to pass on the Switch 2. I have been a Nintendo fanboy my whole life, but Nintendo has made me too upset for me to give them anymore of my money. I originally bought a Switch Lite only to find out that my joystick got drift even though I was always careful with it. So I had to fork over 100 bucks to get it fixed by Nintendo only for it to happen again. So I finally had to cave in and buy a Switch that plugs into the TV. Nintendo kept releasing Switch's and Switch Lites knowing that they had those crappy joysticks. I bought a gamecube controller adapter so I can use my gamecube controllers since I want to preserve my crappy joy con. The Switch has a great library, but those crappy joysticks being released far after they were known to be a problem just really bugs me. I also really don't want to buy another console because I already have a crap ton of games and consoles.

[ToTheNines]

[CyberCubed]

Switch 2 is $399.99+ tax, so probably $450 total. Better start saving!

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Originally Posted by Mad Dog McMutt

I am actually going to pass on the Switch 2. I have been a Nintendo fanboy my whole life, but Nintendo has made me too upset for me to give them anymore of my money. I originally bought a Switch Lite only to find out that my joystick got drift even though I was always careful with it. So I had to fork over 100 bucks to get it fixed by Nintendo only for it to happen again. So I finally had to cave in and buy a Switch that plugs into the TV. Nintendo kept releasing Switch's and Switch Lites knowing that they had those crappy joysticks. I bought a gamecube controller adapter so I can use my gamecube controllers since I want to preserve my crappy joy con. The Switch has a great library, but those crappy joysticks being released far after they were known to be a problem just really bugs me. I also really don't want to buy another console because I already have a crap ton of games and consoles.

I hated that problem with N64, way too much joystick drift. feels like it's been a 30 year issue.