It's Official, Switch 2 Has Sold Over 3.5 Million Units Globally In Its First Four Days
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Still a long way to go to match the 100+ million Switch 1 units sold. I got a Switch 2 but I've bought every Nintendo console including Wii-U so I'm not particularly representative.
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Still a long way to go to match the 100+ million Switch 1 units sold. I got a Switch 2 but I've bought every Nintendo console including Wii-U so I'm not particularly representative.
I have too but skipped it until they bring out an OLED version
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Love my switch, but I honestly have no interest in Nintendo anymore. There are plenty of fantastic games around that don't require paying Nintendo prices.
Plus my old switch is still totally cormulent.
Okay? Why leave this comment? What does this contribute to this convo? Good for you I guess?
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wrote last edited by [email protected]Okay? Why leave this comment? What does this contribute to this convo? Good for you I guess?
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What are people thinking, switch 2 vs steam deck, and switch 2 vs switch 1?
I still play my switch often, not sure which way to jump if I were to upgrade.
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What are people thinking, switch 2 vs steam deck, and switch 2 vs switch 1?
I still play my switch often, not sure which way to jump if I were to upgrade.
I am happy with my Switch 1, and Switch 2 is exactly what I wanted, a backward compatible "better" Switch, like PS5 after PS4, so I am going with Switch 2.
On the other hand, if you don't care about Nintendo first party games, Steam Deck can be a good choice. Or if you can wait a couple of years, there might be Steam Deck 2, which will probably be better than both Steam Deck and Switch 2.
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Love my switch, but I honestly have no interest in Nintendo anymore. There are plenty of fantastic games around that don't require paying Nintendo prices.
Plus my old switch is still totally cormulent.
Upvote for use of the word cromulent, it doesn't get enough use.
Buying on launch is generally for hardcore fans. If you are happy with Switch, nothing wrong with waiting a while and seeing how Switch 2 looks in an year or so, and also how the rest of the gaming ecosystem is at that time.
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Still a long way to go to match the 100+ million Switch 1 units sold. I got a Switch 2 but I've bought every Nintendo console including Wii-U so I'm not particularly representative.
Beating Switch 1 might be a tough one. Let's see how the year 2 and 3 sales number are first.
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I have too but skipped it until they bring out an OLED version
Yeah, everyone who has used OLED doesn't want to go back to the LCD version. It's possible they did it manage the price, or maybe they are just hoping for people double dipping if OLED is released later, or it could be the mix of both. Who knows.
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Beating Switch 1 might be a tough one. Let's see how the year 2 and 3 sales number are first.
They've made a good start by naming it 2 so people realise it's a new console instead of an add-on (like many did with wii-U)
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Yeah, everyone who has used OLED doesn't want to go back to the LCD version. It's possible they did it manage the price, or maybe they are just hoping for people double dipping if OLED is released later, or it could be the mix of both. Who knows.
I have to believe it's for cost reasons. It's a very strange downgrade considering they already released a literally upgraded OLED version of the Switch 1.
I actually normally play on the TV, but my wife has always preferred handheld, and it wouldn't be fair for only one of to get a Switch. And the 2 came out literally on her birthday, so even less so. So I got her a Steam Deck instead and, have to say, should have gotten it sooner. It's essentially a Switch 2 - no limit recordings, OLED, more power, etc. more surprising is that it was lighter than the Switch 1, so she's really happy for that, and I have a PC so at least it'll tide us over this gen until an OLED version is released.
(Not to mention I built a cartridge dumper and dumped my versions of BOTW and TOTK to play Ryujinx. Have had 60fps, 4k, jaggy free versions for free for years, so the 10ā¬ cost to get them on Switch 2 was just extra insulting. Those should have been free updates to make up for the lack of games at launch)
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I have to believe it's for cost reasons. It's a very strange downgrade considering they already released a literally upgraded OLED version of the Switch 1.
I actually normally play on the TV, but my wife has always preferred handheld, and it wouldn't be fair for only one of to get a Switch. And the 2 came out literally on her birthday, so even less so. So I got her a Steam Deck instead and, have to say, should have gotten it sooner. It's essentially a Switch 2 - no limit recordings, OLED, more power, etc. more surprising is that it was lighter than the Switch 1, so she's really happy for that, and I have a PC so at least it'll tide us over this gen until an OLED version is released.
(Not to mention I built a cartridge dumper and dumped my versions of BOTW and TOTK to play Ryujinx. Have had 60fps, 4k, jaggy free versions for free for years, so the 10ā¬ cost to get them on Switch 2 was just extra insulting. Those should have been free updates to make up for the lack of games at launch)
Switch 2 is 1.18lbs, Switch 1 OLED is 0.93lbs, Switch 1 is 0.88lbs, and the Steam Deck OLED is 1.41lbs. So the steam deck is almost twice the weight of Switch 1 lol. I would guess the more ergonomic grips made it seem like it was lighter.
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Okay? Why leave this comment? What does this contribute to this convo? Good for you I guess?
That's, like, literally the whole point of these kinds of communities, to share your thoughts and experiences.
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I've always wondered why they didn't hold off longer on other console releases to gather more stock for a release. But I'm sure it is indeed a feat like you mention.
My guess is that it's probably because holding off keeps it in the media longer. If it's scarce you'll get 50 different articles talking about how shelves are empty of X console, and a much bigger problem is if you accidentally overbuild, and you realise the demand isn't actually there. Though on the other hand, standard marketing would imply that you want as little friction as possible between the customer and buying your product, so I'm not sure.
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What are people thinking, switch 2 vs steam deck, and switch 2 vs switch 1?
I still play my switch often, not sure which way to jump if I were to upgrade.
If you play more third party games get a steam deck. If you want to play the new Nintendo games get a switch 2.
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What are people thinking, switch 2 vs steam deck, and switch 2 vs switch 1?
I still play my switch often, not sure which way to jump if I were to upgrade.
Imo for people who don't get the differences it's just ecosystem usually. They have other Nintendo stuff so they keep buying it
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But I thought everyone would boycott Nintendo for being too greedy and bricking everyone and their mother's device right after launch? And all the games play better on other platforms? And Nintendo is only for kids?
That right there is why social media, and especially Reddit, is circlejerk bullshit.
Jfc what a defeatist ass attitude, I'm not buying a switch 2, are you?
Bringing attention to issues is a good thing, just because the result doesn't pan out like you hoped or expected or whatever the fuck this response indicates your position is, doesn't mean it had no effect at all.
Coming to Lemmy I've massively improved my knowledge of Linux and have moved away from centralized services in general and moved toward self hosting much more then I would have otherwise without the influence of users here. Everyone isn't doing this so clearly it's just a circle jerk right?
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If you play more third party games get a steam deck. If you want to play the new Nintendo games get a switch 2.
wrote last edited by [email protected]First party titles are basically the only reason to buy ANY Nintendo console. However there are alternatives. For example if you don't have a Nintendo console but want to (legally) play a 3D Zelda game, just play one of the Batman Arkham games as it's basically the same core gameplay loop. For a 2D Zelda game play Tunic.
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First party titles are basically the only reason to buy ANY Nintendo console. However there are alternatives. For example if you don't have a Nintendo console but want to (legally) play a 3D Zelda game, just play one of the Batman Arkham games as it's basically the same core gameplay loop. For a 2D Zelda game play Tunic.
I think tunic is better than any 2D or 3D Zelda.
