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Nintendo. Let's talk about it.
The company revealed the Switch last week in a long underwhelming conference that generated more enthusiasm for upcoming games than any of the actual hardware.
What we know about the Switch at this point:
- It is a replacement for the WiiU and will potentially replace the 3DS.
- It introduces paid online.
- It has a weak launch lineup with its biggest title being a ported WiiU title that launches on the same day as the WiiU counterpart.
- It's $299.99 plus accessories and games.
Some info on Nintendo's position:
- The 3DS sold 56 million units.
- The WiiU sold 13 million units.
- NTDOY shares fell 5.75 per cent when the Switch was unveiled.
- Sales growth was down by 8.24 per cent between 2015-2016.
- Gross income was up 2.86 per cent between 2015-2016.
What do you predict? Does the Switch bring the company back to sales success or are we looking at a continuing long term contraction for the Japanese giant?
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We got a new Mario sandbox game, we haven't had one in such a long time. Looks very promising. In addition they are expanding on Splatoon which is really popular in Japan. The only problem is that the number of launch titles were disappointing.
Port smash, and make melee HD, and you got a large fanbase ready to drop their wad of cash.
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>>1737790
>It's $299.99 plus accessories and games.
>about the same price as a PS4 or xBone
>Does the Switch bring the company back to sales success or are we looking at a continuing long term contraction for the Japanese giant?
I'm really not sure where this will go. They're obviously trying to marry their handheld market with their home console market. That's an idea I like in principle, but the Switch's success hinges on few if any bugs upon release, respectable battery life, and a good line up of games available at launch. Maybe I've just grown up since high school, but I haven't bought any console or console game since the Gamecube came out. I'm just not interested; literally nothing has grabbed my attention.
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Looks like trash. I don't play video games, but can understand why the PS4 dominates the market. Nintendo has pushed their luck with gimmicky hardware for too long. You would have to be retarded to invest in them right now.
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Also want to add that I wasn't even aware of the wii-u. Jesus Christ.
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