Nintendo: Switch still halfway through lifecycle, Switch 2 barely in planning phase

[Gizmo_Duck]

Next, Furukawa's comments in the Q&A. The transcript isn't here yet so those are the report of David Gibson, present there during the event.


Nintendo considers the Switch to be in the middle of its life at the moment, and that it is too early to say anything about the future. They are counting on OLED to keep momentum.


They do give an update on the status of next gen and confirm it is currently in concept discussion, seemingly still early in development, and that they have not decided on a final product as well as a release timing. It looks like we won't hear about the device for several more years.


Nintendo has also detailed its 2022 strategy for the Nintendo Switch. It will focus essentially on the OLED. They are aiming at a sixth year of growth, which would be unprecedented, thanks to OLED and a strong lineup of games next year. Their strategy for next year's growth sits entirely on their ability to release a wide range of software, diversify the library of the console and entice people to buy an OLED.

 

[Deafheaven]

 

[BrothaZay]

Was thinking of getting one for the road. Is it worth it? Never been a Nintendo gamer always been a Playstation cat

 

[Hey_zeus]

Struggle frames and desolate open worlds ahead

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

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[Kingshango]

as expected, more wiiu ports and rom dumps to come.

They’ve ported all the Will U games, there’s nothing left on there but Devils Third, Star Fox Zero and Nintendo Land.

 

[tripleaamin]

They’ve ported all the Will U games, there’s nothing left on there but Devils Third, Star Fox Zero and Nintendo Land.

Xenoblade Chronicles X.

 

[Grand Conde]

I'd be shocked if the Switch "Pro" isn't out by 2023 at the latest (probably late 2022 imo)...and nothing that Nintendo have said suggests otherwise.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Did I read that right? They expect the Switch to have a 12 year run?


EDIT: After rereading it seems they looking at a 8 year run. So new console around 2025-26

 

[Kingshango]

Xenoblade Chronicles X.

I honestly thought they’ve ported that one.

 

[ball15life]

Was thinking of getting one for the road. Is it worth it? Never been a Nintendo gamer always been a Playstation cat

Definitely worth it

 

[Diondon]

Nintendo lives in their own world

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

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[tripleaamin]

Also Nintendo just released in their own of course they are gonna prop that up and deny any talk of a new Switch that improves the performances in docked mode. They always been like that.

Nintendo isn't dumb at the very latest 2023 holidays or early 2024 there will be a new model. Considering 2022 we will be getting both Bayonetta and very likely BOTW 2. And Xenoblade 3 I think has a shot at releasing in late 2023 based on rumors. Both Bayonetta and Xenoblade need better hardware. Because unlike BOTW 2 those games in handheld mode ain't it

 

[FcKuPaYmE]

Finna be playing the switch games on my Steam Deck with better fps