Game news Nintendo Switch 2 wants to beat Switch records? This is what gamers want

Game news The Nintendo Switch 2 wants to beat the Switch records? This is what gamers want

A simple Switch Pro? No problem !

First of all, and it is important to emphasize this, the numerous messages visible on the Net indicate that players want this Switch 2 to ultimately be nothing more than a simple “Switch Pro”. That is to say a slightly redesigned machine, with added features, but above all (much) more power. Thanks to Nvidia’s DLSS technology perhaps? Whether fans or analysts, everyone agrees that Nintendo has no interest in turning its back on this hybrid format which contributed to the success of the console. This insolent success has even pushed some big names in PC to offer more or less similar hardware with the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion or even the ROG Ally from Asus. When the little neighbors copy, it’s because the idea is good and it would be unreasonable to move on, right?

To quickly please those who embraced its concept, the Switch 2 would need to have a more modern design in order to improve its ergonomics. And above all, let her put the package on her screen. An OLED or even IPS screen is particularly in demand, even if the resolution remains lower than UHD. However, according to Bloombergthe future machine would only be equipped with an 8-inch LCD screen.

The important thing for players is that the games run well and that indies manage to release titles that don’t slow down. Nintendo having managed to reassure everyone about the quality of its first parties over the last few years, fans just want to continue to see ambitious, varied and well-finished games. Of course, everyone would love to see a new Mario 3D and Metroid Prime 4 arrive for the console’s launch, which would make two huge arguments in favor of the new machine.

Redesigned Joy-Cons and more reliability

At the top of the pile of things Switch users demand for its successor is everything related to Joy-Cons. Yes, the Joy-Con drift is still in everyone’s memory. This dysfunction has manifested itself over the last 7 years by creating “phantom movements”, namely unwanted movements when the stick is in the neutral position. This thorn in the side of the Japanese company – known for making reliable equipment – ​​has been the subject of numerous debates on the Internet. It’s easy to understand: players want sticks that have no problems in order to play in good conditions, especially since technologies have already proven their effectiveness (via magnets rather than potentiometers, for example). Still on the Joy-Cons side, fans would like better general ergonomics as well as a more solid attachment to the console.

Some new features

New hardware requires, it would obviously be welcome to see some new features. If some players are asking for a camera to allow games using this accessory (and to facilitate remote communication), while others would like Nintendo to bring a real pointing device on the screen like with the Wii/Wii U, history to see some nice rail shooters again, the vast majority of requests focus on the online dimension of hardware.

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Nintendo is indeed known to be lagging behind its competitors in everything related to online gaming.. The idea would therefore be to get rid of friend codes and everything that is most archaic on the Switch to move towards something much more modern and conventional. The Japanese brand took advantage of the Switch era to launch its paid online service, Nintendo Switch Online. It would therefore be good to see the Switch 2 benefit from the feedback and go much further in this area.

Good autonomy

Having a more powerful Switch 2 is good, but Nintendo will have to ensure that the technical capabilities of its machine do not eat into the autonomy too much, especially since this is the real weak point of other portable machines on the market (Steam Deck, ROG Ally). The Kyoto firm will surely have difficulty working miracles on this point, but players expect autonomy at least equivalent to that of the latest Switch models (between 4.5 and 9 hours). Fingers crossed…

Backwards compatibility for games and accessories

Although backwards compatibility has never been a primary element in the success of a console, it is a feature particularly appreciated by gamers. What’s more normal, this allows them to continue playing their favorite games on their new console, rather than having to store them in boxes while waiting to resell them on Vinted. It is therefore not surprising to see fans demanding the possibility of being able to put their games – but also their accessories – Switch on Switch 2. It remains to be seen what the brand will decide to do, which has started to integrate old glories of its game library in its paid Nintendo Switch Online service. We also hope that it will be possible to import our Nintendo account in order to find the titles acquired on the Store.

A price below 400 euros

We would say that the crux of the matter is the price, but we have seen in recent months that a 550 euro console can achieve staggering figures. In any case, on the Web, players are hoping for a price not exceeding 400 euros. It is certain that at a time when prices tend to skyrocket, a Nintendo games console around 400 euros would be perceived as a good price, especially since the Switch OLED cost, at its launch, 350 euros. Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games believes in it. According to himthe console, which should be released this year, will cost around 400 dollars. However, the games could cost more and reach the $70 mark.

With all this, is success assured?

Were the consoles that won battles in the past necessarily the cheapest or those that offered backwards compatibility? No not at all. Coming out first is not synonymous with guaranteed success either, as we have seen with the setbacks of the Saturn, the Dreamcast or even the Wii U. If we look at the data collected over more than 30 years, we finally see that price does not seem to be such an important factor in the purchasing decision, nor does power or additional features.

What seems to matter to buyers are the games. Their number, obviously, but above all the quality of the exclusives and/or their quantity. This may seem completely normal, but we’ve sometimes heard the opposite. The exclusives reinforce the choice of taking one console rather than another, although the most popular works are multiplatform (Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Fortnite, etc.). This is good for Nintendo, which has a rich catalog of high-quality franchises, which appeal to both young people and adults.. We can’t wait to find out more. According to Bloomberg, we should have answers in the coming months, since the machine is still planned for this year.