It's Official, Switch 2 Has Sold Over 3.5 Million Units Globally In Its First Four Days
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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 10€ 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 10€ 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.
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I think tunic is better than any 2D or 3D Zelda.
For purely nostalgic reasons I have difficulty agreeing but honestly yeah. Some of the best puzzles I've ever had the pleasure of solving.
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For purely nostalgic reasons I have difficulty agreeing but honestly yeah. Some of the best puzzles I've ever had the pleasure of solving.
Oh yeah, Zelda has a special place in my heart, but tunic just did such an amazing job revealing just enough to keep you hunting for the next step.
If you haven't loom up some of the speed runs for Tunic. A lot of the game can be skipped simply by knowing what you already need to do, a bit like Outer Wilds.
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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.
It's down to personal preference, in my opinion. Steam Deck has more flexibility (any game store + Steam, since it is just a Linux PC in a convenient form factor, so you can go through the massive PC back catalogue as well as enjoy massive sales), but the Switch 2 has a wide array of exclusive titles (Mario Kart World is like my dream Mario Kart, and I am not ashamed to admit I'm addicted to Fire Emblem) as well as the third party titles. Deck has more online features (Nintendo for some reason refuse to put achievements into their consoles, plus Steam has the community pages), but Switch 2 has a better local multiplayer experience (being able to detach a Joy Con and play with a friend on a long train ride or something is amazing). I would say buy both, but most people would rather not do both (since it's a lot of money, two separate devices, and also two separate libraries). It really depends on your priorities. Personally, I lean more Switch 2 due to its good combination of exclusives and third party games, but that is heavily influenced by the fact I have one.
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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.
The heck? Indeed it did! Definitely feels lighter!
I guess it's because the weight is more spread out too since it is a bit bigger.
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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.
I'm not everyone. I haven't bought it. Popularity does not equal morality.
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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.
wrote last edited by [email protected]I have a launch LCD Steam Deck and yesterday was planning to upgrade to the OLED version. Unfortunately:
Steam Deck OLED 512GB and 1TB models are temporarily out-of-stock in the US and Canada as we adapt to recent supply chain constraints. We anticipate being back in stock by end of summer, and currently expect prices will remain the same. We'll update here as soon as we have more clarity on what the timeline ultimately looks like.
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I have a launch LCD Steam Deck and yesterday was planning to upgrade to the OLED version. Unfortunately:
Steam Deck OLED 512GB and 1TB models are temporarily out-of-stock in the US and Canada as we adapt to recent supply chain constraints. We anticipate being back in stock by end of summer, and currently expect prices will remain the same. We'll update here as soon as we have more clarity on what the timeline ultimately looks like.
and currently expect prices will remain the same
Surprising, but glad to see. Wonder how they're swinging that.
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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?
Yeah but there a few basic facts even you need to acknowledge:
- The Switch boycott doesn't exist outside the internet, people irl simply dont care and are willing to pay up
- Lemmy is a relatively niche platform, we think we're big but thats objectively untrue.
- The vast majority of people will never switch away from centralized services
- The vast majority of people dont know about Linux and if they do than they dont care
- Self hosting is significantly smaller even among tech nerds
- The vast majority of people dont care about privacy
- The vast majority of people dont care about game preservation
So when this platform is the exact opposite it makes it look like a circlejerk or at least an echo chamber
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has Nintendo already enacted the "we can brick your device whenever we want to" policy?
Xbox and PlayStation have that yet they never do it and tbh I doubt Nintendo will ever do so either. Its more for legal protection especially in cases where the user bricks their system.
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Steam deck fans watching the console they said nobody will buy outsell four years of sales in four days:
