Nintendo Switch 2 the Scam disguised as a gaming Console

[RETRO-VETRO RETRO-VETRO]

i dont "Hate" Nintendo
but i do hope they fail miserably
i think its inevitable anyway considering their greedy business practices

That’s a strong take, and I get where the frustration comes from. Nintendo’s business practices like limited availability, high pricing, and strict IP control, definitely rub some people the wrong way. At the same time, they’ve built a unique identity in the industry, and their approach clearly works for their audience.

I think it’s fair to critique specific decisions without wishing for total failure. Healthy competition and accountability are good for the industry, but so is innovation and variety. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt going forward.

 

[mortuz]

At this point, if you want a good handheld console, just stick with the Steamdeck.

 

[RETRO-VETRO RETRO-VETRO]

At this point, if you want a good handheld console, just stick with the Steamdeck.

The Steam Deck presents a highly compelling option for portable gaming, offering versatility and performance that make it a standout choice in today’s market, it's also known as the emulations beast!

 

[kuroninneko]

As much as I hate Nintendo's price increases I still believe as a developer they create some of the best games ever made.

 

[Retro Doomer]

Seething is pointless.
Its a video game console -- if people have fun playing it then its not a scam. It IS good that nowadays people can be informed of what it is and is not before they buy. But if they feel its worth the $450 then they will buy it and there's nothing wrong with that. Let them enjoy their toy.

this comment unironically reminded me of this Video

Also this Video is also good speaking about the Nintendo Switch 2
that I found

 

[bjork]

Do you watch videos that don't have the world's shittiest thumbnails by any chance

 

[Retro Doomer]

Do you watch videos that don't have the world's shittiest thumbnails by any chance

Yes I do but what does the thumbnail have to do with the quality of the Video if you judge a book by its cover its on you not on me.

 

[bjork]

I'm aware. Just a question.

 

[Retro Doomer]

I'm aware. Just a question.

I watch many different kind of videos I just thought those are the most suiting videos I found without shills in them.
Besides I prefer people who say openly what they think and not the people that are paste and copy of each other.

 

[bjork]

Ok dude. I was just asking.

 

[Retro Doomer]

Ok dude. I was just asking.

No problem man

 

[petran79]

It's sad that all three console brands suck right now. Like, has it ever actually been this bad before? It's like there's no good alternative and no I don't give a fuck about PC before someone inevitably says that.

PC isnt in a better state either for new games. I do not remember so many high profile games that run sub 60 fps even on decent hardware.

 

[Grumpy_Old_Man]

Serious question, Does "Nintendo" even exists anymore?... Anyone you could associate with the brand is either dead( Yokoi, Iwata, etc ) or "braindead" ( as in no decent ideas coming out of them )... Their seal of approval is forcing everything to go "Open world"... Not even in a "natural way".

 

[Ryderdog1332]

I’ve already got a Steam Deck, so I really don’t feel the need to get a Switch 2, especially with the small amount of exclusives. The Steam Deck I got was way more expensive than the Switch 2, so I guess I don’t have the authority to complain about price

 

[Turbo Kid]

Odin2 Portal and Retro Pocket 5 are where it's at right now. Tons of emulation for older consoles. Switch 1 emulation is improving every day. And while I don't give a shit about that stuff they can emulate PC games and even run Steam now.

 

[Tonberry]

I could not care less what entertainment product someone spends their money on.
It’s too expensive for me right now for what it does, and there aren’t enough interesting games yet to make me really want one.

These YouTubers trying to make it into a tribal war whether you buy a piece of luxury electronics or not are just embarrassing.

 

[CaptainToad]

Serious question, Does "Nintendo" even exists anymore?... Anyone you could associate with the brand is either dead( Yokoi, Iwata, etc ) or "braindead" ( as in no decent ideas coming out of them )... Their seal of approval is forcing everything to go "Open world"... Not even in a "natural way".

Probably some of the upper-tier developers/directors who aren't as well known because Nintendo's so annoyingly shady and silent about the people that actually make the games.
Despite pretending like they need to 'honour' them by charging $10 for that stupid tech demo.

 

[HyperTurboFox]

Retro & PC Handhelds is all I need.

 

[nathman]

This really only applies if you are strictly a portable gamer, even then the Switch 2 has raytracing capabilities making some ports that wouldn't be do-able on a Steam Deck now possible on Switch 2. In my opinion they're two different things that work well if you own them both.

The Switch 2 is a 5 year old Android phone, performance wise. If that can do ray tracing, then anything can if it's specifically optimised for it.

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At that price point you may as well just buy a Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck is actually more affordable in its base configuration (and you are able to upgrade the internal storage of it) for starters. And you don't need to pay a subscription for P2P online.

You are more financially well off buying a Steam Deck than a Switch 2.

 

[petran79]

The Switch 2 is a 5 year old Android phone, performance wise. If that can do ray tracing, then anything can if it's specifically optimised for it.

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The Steam Deck is actually more affordable in its base configuration (and you are able to upgrade the internal storage of it) for starters. And you don't need to pay a subscription for P2P online.

You are more financially well off buying a Steam Deck than a Switch 2.

It can also emulate Switch 1 games with motion controls

 

[Bacon Eater64x]

I don't hate the Switch 2, i have something worse.........apathy.

DK Bananza is amazing. I know it without even laying a single finger on it, but Nintendo has done everyting in their power to not make me want to buy the System. As a DK fan who loves the SNES trilogy and the Retro duology (ESPECIALLY Tropical Freeze) and was a heavy K.Rool supporter for his return to mainstream eyes, seeing such an amazing game be locked behind an underwhelming overpriced console it's such a bummer. I would have prefered if it came on Switch 1 if that meant i could play it, technical limitations be damned.

But nothing else is worth it. Oh look a Mario Kart with generic enemies instead of Diddy Kong or Link or R.O.B. Oh look crappy 5 year old ports of third party games with game key cards. All the hype i had for it last year.........evaporated. It's almost impressive if im honest.

 

[Jayonnaise6105 Jayonnaise6105]

I don't know. I'm not currently keen on the Switch 2, but I can't say for sure that I wouldn't buy one eventually.

I wouldn't buy one for third-party games, because they're mostly digital downloads anyway.
Like, it's so weird to see the games coming out for both Switch 1 & 2 with the Switch 1 versions being cheaper AND all on the cartridge.

Plus, I'm not too big on the first-party franchises they're putting out so far. Not really a huge fan of Donkey Kong, Mario Kart or Metroid.

They're making the next Fire Emblem a Switch 2 exclusive, and that's a good start to make me want one.

 

[Adrastia]

I think they're doing it wrong. But in the end their rabid fans won't care anyway

 

[Retro Doomer]

I could not care less what entertainment product someone spends their money on.
It’s too expensive for me right now for what it does, and there aren’t enough interesting games yet to make me really want one.

These YouTubers trying to make it into a tribal war whether you buy a piece of luxury electronics or not are just embarrassing.

Criticizing a media and calling out shady practices is not engaging in tribal warfare,what kind of nonsense take is that its pretty much a stop Criticizing muh poor million dollar company take.
Anyway its not tribal warfare at all sure I do think its a pretty stupid and Ignorant decision to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 and pretty much affirming Nintendo in there greedy believes as they know that every shit they produce will get eaten up by mindless consumers but hey I am not gonna go out of my way to attack or Insult people who bought a Nintendo Switch 2 besides it would reach nothing.I also respect there right to chose where they want to waste there money on but don't expect me not to critic shitty tech and shady business practices when I see them.

 

[Judgment System]

I don't think the Switch 2 is a scam at all.

The only way the Switch 2 could be a scam is if it claimed to do more then it did. Nintendo isn't marketing this thing like its gonna change entertainment like the Wii U. They gave us another switch.

Its hard for me to feel any sorta malice with the switch 2 as someone who cant even afford a steam deck. No device that plays video games is ever going to be affordable. My entire life Nintendo over charges for everything they sell so whats the difference now? I wish there was still a market of truly portable devices with unique catalogues but it will never happen again. I am confident the switch 2 will be a much more memorable device in a few years compared to the ps5 and xbox with how few exclusives those things have.

Futures made of virtual insanity, now
Always seem to be governed by this love we have
For useless twisting of our new technology