It's Official, Switch 2 Has Sold Over 3.5 Million Units Globally In Its First Four Days
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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:
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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.
There’s a lot of good reasons it won’t… they need a lite version… smaller, lighter, better ergo and no detachable joycons, for less money. The switch 1 lite is the version all my extended family double and triple dipped on. It was just kid friendly.
They release a version like that 2 years from now, and there’s a good chance they can keep the sales going into a new generation of kids.
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It's nice. Today I was playing it with a friend. The larger display and detachable joycons are great for easy socializing activities. Besides Nintendo first party games I have no intent to buy any single player games for this console. But anything local multiplayer, I'm all over that. Ya I hope someday PC handhelds can become ubiquitous local multiplayer machines that weigh about the same as a Switch 2. I just don't think they're there yet. Eventually someday but it's a nascent developing form factor for PCs. For now I'm happy to have a Switch 2 and a Legion Go
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There’s a lot of good reasons it won’t… they need a lite version… smaller, lighter, better ergo and no detachable joycons, for less money. The switch 1 lite is the version all my extended family double and triple dipped on. It was just kid friendly.
They release a version like that 2 years from now, and there’s a good chance they can keep the sales going into a new generation of kids.
I am pretty sure we will get Switch 2 lite and Switch 2 OLED down the line.
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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]It depends. Do you want to play witch 2 exclusives and don't have a pc? Then switch 2, you don't have an option there.
Do you want to play 3rd party games or nintendo preswitch (and actually some switch games too)? Deck, the games will be cheaper, you can buy bundles, you won't have to pay for online, you can install from steam, gog, epic, etc. It's a pc.
As you already have a switch, I'd wait on the 2 if you don't need to play MK World right now. If you wish you could play PC and older console games on the go get a deck (I did and it's great) but if you don't care much about the PC backlog you can just wait until the 2 has some more exclusives our and/or you cand find it cheaper. I'm currently revisiting some PS2 games alongside newer indie titles and it's very cool.
