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You guys see the Switch 2 announcement? Looks like an iterative improvement so I'm more interested in the games.
It will be interesting to see how a Switch 2 goes in this world of handhelds and SteamOS. The original Switch was just about the only dedicated gaming handheld when it came out, with the benefits of the detachable controllers and docking into the TV. That space is cluttered with handhelds with more open platforms, and its not the only one with detachable controllers anymore.
Also of note Switch 2 won’t really have any competition.
I don’t consider the steam deck or anything else coming out to actually catch the attention of everyday people because they’re too obscure to people who aren’t deep into their tech and also pricing is a lot higher.
Ask a kid about Switch and they’ll know what it is and most likely have played one. They wouldn’t have any knowledge of any other portable console.
You might be surprised with at least the steam deck. Now you can buy them through steam they're advertised right on the store homepage.
The alternatives might be a bit more obscure but anyone already playing games through steam should know about the deck
I would be surprised as the data does point to a massive gap between the sales of the 2 units.
As of September 30, 2024 146.04 million Nintendo Switch units have been sold.
The number of sales for the steam deck seem to be a little bit vague, it's probably at 3 million or maybe 4?
I also believe it was only released here in Australia officially 2 months ago and only available in key countries.
The average person isn't really looking at a Steam Deck if you ask me, it's more of a niche product.
But they can both exist and cater to their respective audiences and demographics.
Yeah. Disappointed that I won’t be able to use my skyward sword joycons and have to totally kit out a new switch again though.
I love my switch and being able to use it as a handheld when away from home or if I want to use my tv for something else.
I’ll be looking to see the price of it, I think it could go for 600 or 700.
I’m curious about a few details like if it’ll improve the performance of some of the games already out.
Interesting. I was somewhat keen on the switch, but never placed it particularly high up on my list because the selection of games were pretty limited, and it was a bit pricey for me
I'm sure the 2nd one will still get a fair few sales and have a bit of appeal, but I'd see it as mostly appealing to the millennial crowd who grew up with OG Nintendo games and really just want to play them in a portable form factor that isn't a phone. I don't think it would have a lot of appeal to younger people who might have just gotten or been interested in the OG switch because it was the best dedicated portable gaming system you could get at the time
Honestly, a decently large amount of the people I know in the age range of 30-45 either have a switch and love it, or really want one. I don't know many people in their 20s or below who thinks much of it at all. Just my 2c
You’ll find from this report that the demographic for switch users are pretty large over the 20-25 year olds in the beginning of 2023.
https://www.start.io/blog/nintendo-target-market-segmentation-marketing-strategy-main-competitors-statistics/#%3A%7E%3Atext=The+largest+user+group+of%2Cyounger+audience+of+under+18s.
It’s got a pretty universal appeal which I think it’s one of its strengths.
The question is is Switch 2 going to be a proper successor or just a slight upgrade.
The Wii to Wii U transition didn’t go as well so I don’t it doesn’t happen here as well.
You have to remember Nintendo is the go to for parents buying a console for their kids. I wouldn't get one because I could just emulate any games I want in my pc but it would be perfect for my kids when they're older
You may me a touch too old?
The switch is wildly popular among 9-12 year olds. Then they upgrade to other consoles/PC. Pokemon, Zelda, Mario are massive in that age range. 90's kids are probably going in for the nostalgia. Nintendo Online gives them back their old Gameboy games.