History is repeating itself: Why Switch 2 is similar to SNES

[@lunastifaliamusic]

I think it's way more similar to the DS and 3DS. Firstly, they are part of the same brand. The "DS" brand, having the same exact clamp-shell design. Secondly, the last iteration was the one they built off of for the next system (The DSi being the DS that they modeled the 3DS after, and the Switch OLED being the Switch they are modelling the Switch 2 after, with the whole OLED thing). Thirdly, all they are doing with the naming is adding a number to the next one. Fourth, the next one added way better graphics, which can allow for more powerful games, even if they aren't going to be breath-taking.

[@st0rmchild]

This is the correct take. The Super NES was a completely different system with no backwards compatibility. Switch → Switch 2 is really nothing like NES → Super NES.

[@nmac101]

damn you beat me to it lmao

[@michaelhill6453]

Totally agree.

[@DecidiousGreens]

switch 2 isn't comfirmed to have oled

[@minecrafter3448]

That’s another video on this channel

[@AliceJoyGaming]

Nintendo is the only company to not sell a console at a loss. Although small, they do have an actual profit margin on hardware.

[@Golemoid]

Which isn't a good thing at all.

[@martinpiekarski1512]

That hardware is not cheap to produce, you know.

[@ThompYT]

@@martinpiekarski1512 it is...

[@ThompYT]

@Golemoid how

[@violent8931]

@@ThompYT a company can't allow to sell for profits according to him

[@VendettaMassive]

U ppl are suffering from "wii u ptsd" its really frustrating to see and listen to ppl like u ....the switch 2 and wii u situation are completely different the switch 2 will be a success

[@Spooky-n6l]

The Wii U failed because of bad marketing, people were confused on whether it was a new console or a new controller for the Wii. The Switch 2 is different, because of the name. You don't get confused on whether or not Mario Galaxy and Mario Galaxy 2 are the same game.

[@stephenwalsh4481]

Or anything one or 2 unless maybe Xbox one which confused some

[@Trxe.bxggyz]

@Spooky-n6lheavy on that first part, if you ever asked me i would say the wii u was the best console nintendo EVER made 9.5 times out of 10, it only failed in the selling and especially marketing part

[@Spooky-n6l]

@ I agree, I have a Wii U myself, while it is a great console, it has terrible marketing

[@michaelcottrello]

Switch 2 will hit but every sequel console underperforms the original with Nintendo. NES to SNES GB to GBA DS to 3DS Wii to Wii U Switch 2 won’t reach the same heights but N will be fine. So much of their revenue is in services, licensing etc now

[@RawPower867]

The SNES wasn't backwards compatible, but the Switch 2 will be. So we'll have two massive libraries in one if things go well.

[@steverempel8584]

I having a switch with the Specs of a PS4 would be great. Keep the old system that works, but be able to play AAA games as well, even if watered down. Sounds perfect.

[@steverempel8584]

That said, this system will need great backwards compatibility to succeed like the original. First switch was too successful, and there are too many large digital games libraries of individual consumers. People won't want to throw that away.

@@steverempel8584 Switch 2 is completely retro compatible, only exception is that for some games you need old joycons

[@phoenixmorphix]

The Switch 2 will ultimately drive more sales for the Switch since the latter will be viewed as an affordable entry-level option to the Nintendo library. Yes, there will be games that utilize Switch 2 features, but developers won't pass up the chance to sell to an already established player base. In some sense, the Switch 2 will appeal to dedicated fans looking for better, smoother performance out of the existing library while making the regular Switch more economically appealing to newer audiences. So the situation we're in is not exactly like going from the Wii to Wii U, where it's a completely different console, but also not exactly like the 2DS to 3DS, where it's just the same console with more performance/features. The Switch 2 moreso serves as an extension of the Switch product line while also having its own exclusive library. Like a hybrid... hybrid console.

[@everythingisterrible8862]

It's rare that backwards compatibility keeps the previous generation alive. All the new and exciting games will be made for the new hardware; it's just a nice feature to prevent making playing old games a hassle for established players and an extra selling point for those who sat the generation out. Of course the difference between the hardware is much more minute than what going to the Playstation 2 brought back in the day. Hence why the Playstation 5 is the 'no thanks' console with no games. But the Switch 2 will... have some exclusive games. Things are going to get weird in the coming decade.

[@Mymy_64]

This isn't just Similar to the Snes... This is basically The Switch's equivalent to a Snes. They even called it Switch 2.

[@charlieasalgadosalgado1369]

More like Wii U I’m just being realistic

[@Mymy_64]

@@charlieasalgadosalgado1369 The name isn't as confusing and they made pretty clear what it is.

[@Golemoid]

@@charlieasalgadosalgado1369 Wii U flopped because it was NOTHING like the Wii. If it was just Wii HD it would be way more popular.

[@lucassmith4137]

Why didn't they call it the Super Switch then?

[@Z64bit]

What does Switch 2 have to do with SNES? I'd see your point if it was the Super Switch

[@meh23p]

5:48 Unlike the others, Nintendo users are used to not having the best graphics.

[@LizardPushingButtons]

I am absolutely ecstatic about the switch 2. I love my switch and it’s been my primary console since it came out, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that specs definitely hold a ton of games back.

[@venture591]

Same here I'm pretty comfortable with my switch but it's really pity if we talk power of precession Even game like doom eternal are a complete miracle technique for the console But for other games like cross party like sonic the hedgehog, hold back their full potential Like sonic frontiers for an excelent example

[@nirgunawish]

witholding info isn't exactly lying is it

[@LizardPushingButtons]

@ well it's definitely omitting part of the truth, I did phrase that weirdly

[@venture591]

@@nirgunawish I know it isn't but man looks like we gonna slide our joycons ok the floor Apart of than some games like mario maker or video game studio is much confortable with mouse So isn't be a surprise if one of the new features is joy con mouse

[@aaronTGP_3756]

SNES also had another competitor in its later years, the PlayStation, which proved an even worse thorn in the side for the Nintendo 64.

[@mysticizzm]

Seems like its just repeating the same cycle of its handheld predecessors: GB/C - GBA DS/Lite - DSi/3DS

[@jsr734]

I think the Switch 2 has more in common with Nintendo´s portables progression rather than the home consoles progression. It´s weird but for the first time Nintendo is not going to release a new home console but a portable console, as it seems, home consoles as we knew are going to be extinct sooner than later.

[@Thor-js2rb]

The customers for the Wii and the customers for the Switch are very different people. Wii customers were casuals that didn't understand gaming and didnt buy many games. Switch customers are more educated to the gaming world and play games all the time. A bigger more powerful Switch is absolutely perfect and what everyone wants

[@J-Wolf17FTW]

I laugh at the notion that Sony or Microsoft could ever be able to challenge Nintendo in the Handheld/Hybrid market. Microsoft has already confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5, with a Switch 2 version likely to also be announced soon. If that's the case, Microsoft have already shot their chance at competing directly with Nintendo dead by supporting the Switch 2. On the other side of things, Sony doesn't have the sheer brand power that Nintendo has, especially since Sony has spent the past decade ensuring their games come out as bland and generic as possible. The only game they've made that even holds a candle to Nintendo's level of charm and quality is Astro Bot, and it's unlikely a sequel will be coming out any time soon(Astro Bot only recently released). If Sony really wants to challenge Nintendo at their own game, they're going to have to step up in a big way, and considering they just incurred humongous losses chasing the live service trend, a move like that is more than likely to bankrupt them. The truth of the matter is that the entire games industry has been chasing fool's gold for so long, that Nintendo got the chance to become the king of the industry without anyone even noticing. It's basically Nintendo's game to lose at this point, and they're positioning themselves to dominate the industry for at least another 10 years.

[@user-qy2wf2lt6v]

Yeah - Phil has been a fan of Nintendo and I guess he really wanted to take over Reggie's job, but that damn Bowser took the princess away ...

[@theumbralwalker1824]

Agreed, aside from stating that Sony would go bankrupt over their console sales. Yeah they can get pushed out, just like Microsoft is, but both of them are not only videogame companies, Sony is huge on the electronics market, and Microsoft owns the biggest computer Operating System in the world, MacOS/Linux don't come close. Doubt that closing out the gaming segment would make their tech empires fall so easily. But yeah, maybe in 10 years time we will see Sony taking the same route Microsoft is, their gaming segment becomes a glorified game publisher, PS6 and Xbox-something are the last consoles they make to try and appease their diminishing audience, and Nintendo takes over the console segment for good.

[@BowserEditz]

Honestly even if The Xbox Handhled and Playstation Portable 3 does come out, with Xbox slowly going 3rd party game Playstation cancelling games more than releasing games, i have no doubt Saitch 2 will dominant the 10th generation.

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

Its main competition might be pc condole hybrids that boast more freedom in usage than the switch

[@friendlyotaku9525]

0:47 - Thought it would be worth pointing out that while that is true for PlayStation and Xbox, that is not true for Nintendo, unlike Sony and Microsoft Nintendo do not typically sell their consoles at a loss, they do make a profit off of each console sold with the only exceptions being the 3DS (after the price cut) and the Wii U.

[@jackatk]

I think Sony and Microsoft forgot that they need to release games to make a profit 🫨

[@bucci_64]

I really can't escape the Yiga... now give me the banana.

[@SilvaShadow1990]

Ohhhh banana 🍌

[@OctavioGaitan]

Missed opportunity to call the Switch 2 the "SUPER Nintendo Switch".

[@Yipper64]

4:40 I love how we are all just confident that it is a mouse mode, and that's just settled, even though we dont know for sure and probably wont for a few months.

[@minecrafter3448]

It was teased in the trailer

[@alexjustalexyt1144]

@@minecrafter3448 literally how bro

[@theopkid2485]

@@alexjustalexyt1144when the joycons slid along the table like mice

[@duhspicynoodle]

@@alexjustalexyt1144 You have the double lens visible in both joycons + the joycons w/ the attatchment sliding across a flat surface with the lens-side face-down. The lenses are also identical to those found in any computer mouse. Its very likely these will work as a mouse; there's not much else they can be used for.

[@GamesHostelry]

gotta love content farming

[@Shadow-Joop-157]

Knowing Nintendo the console after the Switch 2 is probably going to have something crazy that will change gaming forever, especially if the next generation of gaming is just as bad as the 9th generation what is very likely to happen with the 10th generation, this is just speculation but that feels like something Nintendo would do

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

Like bringing back dual screen gaming and adding back gamecube style analog triggers. Maybe all the buttons are capacitive along side that

[@Shadow-Joop-157]

@flamestoyershadowkill Maybe that, maybe something completely different, you never know it with Nintendo

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

@@Shadow-Joop-157 ar glasses are the only other thing i can think of.

[@RetroCheats]

Nintendo don't sell consoles at a loss. I wonder if they will make an exception if they have to. You do not want to go past $400

[@wachinimagaming4898]

Every other Nintendo console is just an either better or more experimental version of the previous console. SNES is basically the NES with better graphics, and more polished 2D style gameplay. N64 was Nintendo’s first 3D console and the GameCube was a more refined version of that. The Wii introduced motion controls to add some immersion to games, and the Wii U used the same controllers plus the gamepad for even more immersion and was in HD. Switch 2 looks like a Switch with more horsepower, but that’s all it really needed tbh.

[@venture591]

Honestly yeah The nintendo switch is pretty solid to stay for another hole decade Obviously adding some extra features like the mouse function which looks pretty interesting of how they could use it for a future mario maker Even it would be ironically one of the best console games to play pc games for that function Feature like that over the great original design would be enough for everyone

[@Golemoid]

Which isn't a good thing at all.

[@syscruncher]

I still call it a missed opportunity that they called it the Wii U instead of the Wii 2…because Japanese “two” would have just been epic for the English speakers.

[@WestonMeyer-n6x]

No, it is the PS2

[@Melonposting]

5:58 Whoever made this image should be ashamed of themselves for listing Sword/Shield as a positive

[@KeinNiemand]

Nintendo dosn't sell their consoles at a loss

[@fgvcosmic6752]

Was gonna say. I'm fairly sure they cheapen on components such that they sell at a profit

[@minecrafter3448]

They sold the Wii U at a loss

[@minecrafter3448]

And after looking into it, so was the GameCube. I’ve also seen some vague things about the snes being sold at a loss.

[@QwertyS3]

​@fgvcosmic6752 They are going for an lcd this time rather than an oled. While it'll look worse it makes sense if they are trying to cut corners to make the system cheaper. Besides lcd tech has gotten better since 2017 now in 2025 it just looks slightly worse than oled screens. This is just one example though

[@VIDEOGEDDONx]

⁠@@minecrafter3448They sell consoles at a loss when they're in a bad situation and they tend not to sell at a loss very long. When 3DS came out, sales were slow. They lowered the price and took a loss for a little while and were back not selling at a loss pretty quick. I'm not sure if they ever stopped selling at a loss with Wii U.

[@johnnywashington3324]

Super Nintendo was fun to play games like street fighter mortal combat

[@mothius238]

This why i would love if Nintendo name it "Super Nintendo Switch" or simple "Super Switch". Probably they decide it for "Switch 2" because the memories of the WiiU, but would be nice callback if they use one of those names.

[@Und3rcov3r]

and it's also similar to the Wii U, 3DS, Gameboy Advance. It's just the nintendo strategy with a new brand

[@ZoroniteTech]

Leak: switch 2 will be backwards compatible with physical snes games

[@alface935]

Another thing the Sfc+Snes combined did not do was outsell the Fc+Nes combined sells Fc+Nes = 61.91 Million units sold Sfc+Snes = 49.1 Million units sold I think the same will happend with the Nintendo Switch 2 and that it will not outsell the Nintendo Switch 1 Nintendo Switch 1 = 150.89 Million units sold

[@ghostfaceknuts]

I noticed how much worse games like Hogwarts Legacy looked in the switch vs ps5 version. I wonder how much it will improve graphics over the Switch.

[@violent8931]

Any games made for 10x more powerful hardware will look worse on Switch

[@fgvcosmic6752]

I mean, the PS5 is a whole generation ahead, of course its gonna look better

[@VIDEOGEDDONx]

⁠@fgvcosmic6752Two generations ahead Switch is on par with or probably a little more powerful than PS3 and 360.

[@MDE128]

I believe the Switch 2 will be a success. It will have lots of awesome games. I can't wait for the direct.

[@cheerful_crop_circle]

Ok

[@laxter882]

Shoutout to the fluidity OST!

[@TheRenaissanceOfficial]

@@laxter882 you recognized it!

[@rspisdd]

loved the frankly, 10/10 video, forgot what it was about

[@Fonz128]

I want a new mainline single player 3D Mario game for Switch 2. Maybe a Sunshine like gimmick. Maybe Yoshi returns.

[@silentblackhole]

I disagree with your name sugestion. The Switch 2 is spot on. Your other points I agree with, positive and otherwise. I Think Nintendo will nail this next gen progression like they nailed this gen.

[@michaelhill6453]

I would suggest that a lot of Switch owners have some physical kit like a travel case but also have a lot of games, the console has been around for quite a while. Those games work fine on the Switch. If you're hoping to be blown away by Switch 2 games that really use the power of the new system, you'll be waiting a while, look at the PS5. There will always be people that just go out and buy the latest but I'll wait for a year or so and stick with my current library until then.

[@martinpiekarski1512]

And of course the most important contributor to console success are none other than the games and their quality. But I guess Nintendo has already taken care about that with all the specific game franchises being excusive to them. The question is only how much better and innovative can they be over these from its predecessor.

[@vincentheredia1087]

Funny enough, i brought myself a Super Nintendo even though i saw the trailer of the Switch 2. I mean im a collector and have a Genesis.but its amazing how your comparing these two, i have the support and hope for the switch 2 becoming a sucess inthe future.

[@goodie2shoes874]

It’s kinda crazy to think about how many cult classics were on the SNES. Some of those games are still in GOAT discussions

[@Golemoid]

SNES was the sweet spot of technology for 2D games to flourish. NES was too limited and after that all the talent moved on to 3D.

[@dnalorh.2153]

You don't know how excited I'd be if Nintendo made another Yoshi's Island game for the Switch 2. That along with Pokémon ORAS count for my top 5 favorite games of all time.

[@spectrumbots4268]

I’m fine with the name as is. Not everything needs to be innovative to be good. The Wii U being a prime example; the name and teaser killed any chances of that thing succeeding. All it needs is better durability and hardware that’s on par with a PS4 Pro or the Xbox One X and it’ll get plenty of third-party support like last time, possibly even more.

[@violent8931]

Nintendo : not enough innovation? Introducing R4/L4 and R5/L5 button.. now you can push button with all your fingers..

[@fgvcosmic6752]

Honestly, if a controller could make that feel good itd be pretty cool lol

[@supermariohack3218]

@violent8931 So literally what the Steam Deck did!?

[@martinpiekarski1512]

I don't know if addition of more buttons is very practical though. Like, we are going to have games with a lot more action to do at the same time... it might get confusing.

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

Already has it for the detached joycons there just isn't a grip for its usage as a regular controller, nintendo should just add in dual stage analog triggers plus sr2 and sl2 buttons and make every single button both analog and capacitive.

[@ShufflerBluey]

Its more in line with the GC to Wii, as the switch 2 (for all intensive purposes) is simply a much more powerful switch 1. They are both running a similar ARM cpu, with more ram, and supports the same media cartridges, and fully backwards compatible. The NES\SNES ran totally different hardware, and the SNES was criticized by parents in the early 90s that it couldn't play the old games. Nintendo addressed this with the DS handheld line.

[@NeonVictor]

Great Video Ren i never grew up with the Snes before back in the early 2000s except for the GameCube Wii Wii U and other handheld consoles but you do have a point about the Switch being simpler than the SNES just repeating it self with a newer one i am looking forward to the Future games for the Switch 2 & Mario Kart 9

[@Sweet_bacon892]

Still wish it was called the super switch or ultra switch

[@Jeremyb2023]

They shoulda called it the Super Switch.

[@DrOrr]

That’s not a good idea

[@Master_Dovah]

Ive been saying this since the reveal, this is history repeating itself. Switch 2 has the spirit of the Snes, which was one of the consoles i grew up with. I like to see Nintendo have a console that can actually play 3rd party games. I absolutely hated the Wii/Wii U Era trash, its good to see Nintendo return to true form.

[@desmondstallworth2934]

When they announced the Switch 2 I said it should have been called the Super Switch

[@SyedSulaimanRaza]

Toad town music Paper Mario The Origami King

[@MasterKohga-YigaClan]

He did it... I cant belive it.

[@FlipTheCatOfficial]

They should’ve just called it the Super Nintendo Switch

[@gameplanet4208]

The Fluidity music through me off.

[@edrosales1520]

I just wish they had called it "Super Nintendo Switch"

[@RichardCheese-o2m]

The ONLY thing that could convince me is backward compatibility.

[@minecrafter3448]

Which is confirmed. Congratulations, you’re buying the switch 2.

[@RichardCheese-o2m]

@@minecrafter3448 how many systems will be compatible? Or rather... given that Nintendo has had downloadable games in their Virtual Console, will they recognize older licenses bought on their past consoles? Buying soft games just to lose them 10 years later sounds really bad.

[@minecrafter3448]

@@RichardCheese-o2m Well switch online will carry over so you’ve got nes, snes, n64, gameboy, and gameboy advance. There are also rumors about GameCube switch online, and then it will be directly backwards compatible with the switch which has every good Wii U game. That leaves just 3 Nintendo consoles that won’t be fully playable.

[@RichardCheese-o2m]

@ sounds great. I'd love to see something heavier for home use and functionality without battery so I can use it after the lithium has gone. I'll probably buy, thanks.

[@minecrafter3448]

@@RichardCheese-o2m No problem

[@Lobberzillo]

It's me or Nintendo didn't use the touch screen for their games on Switch?

[@smileandlaughs]

The problem with the analogy of console selling at a loss doesn't apply to Nintendo because they always sell their console for a profit. The switch 2 power is equivalent to a ps4 and is speculated to cost more than the switch 1.

[@frostygigabyte]

Great video!

[@Jordanisokatnth]

Dead internet theory

[@eduardomartins4535]

2:10 exactly, the switch 2 feels a lot more necessary that a PlayStation 6

[@martinpiekarski1512]

I predict that Switch 2 will not sell as many units as the original, however it will very much be sucessful. Indeed, much like it was with NES ands SNES and not Wii and Wii U. There are many factors at play but there's one reason primary reason - Nintendo no longer has proper competition. PS5 is definitely in decline and Xbox fares even worse. I woud predict that Microsoft will sooner quit the console business rather than release a new one. Games are properly cathered to specific niches and Nintendo garnerst the largest population of gamers. Maybe Sony will release PS6 but I wouldn't expect it to be much of a competitor, but rather an alternative option for games with more tech requirements. Now, compare it to the situation of Wii U in 2012/2013 - Sony and Microsoft, even though lost to Wii, still held a strong position in the market with PS3 and X360. And new revolutionary PS4 was just around the corner, which was the best console of its era and we know why. 3DS did better, primarily because of its local, Japanese market which loves handhelds. And now Switch basically joins both portability and high quality of gaming. It sequel is going to continue that trend. Only thing Nintendo has to do is to offer it in some affordable price and it is boudn to succeed.

[@ultimate_pleb]

Given the SNES is better than the NES "i see this as an absolute win!"

[@Oldstalk]

I just want good games. Even if they do not fix the eshop and the whole NSO bs, and joycon drift, but release great games, it will still be a great console The reverse is not true.

[@cheerful_crop_circle]

Ok

[@Manicmar1o]

Yall need to let go of the Wii U, it hasn’t even come out yet and people are already saying history is repeating itself, wait until it actually launches then we’ll see if this is just another Wii U situation, just be patient

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

Nintendo should add back analog triggers

[@logolept]

I ponder your speech comes across a little vague, but I like the music from Paper Mario: The Origami King.

[@KingRitoru364]

THAT'S why they should've called it the Super Nintendo Switch smh Wasted opportunity

[@pickletickle8407]

Ive only seen your streams but this is good video 👍

[@l_Aido808_l]

You’re going down the exact same rabbit hole I went down a month ago

[@GamerFromJump]

Of course, the SNES is one of the GOATs.

[@Yolwoocle]

Underrated channel and great video, I love more analytical videos like this

[@TheRenaissanceOfficial]

@@Yolwoocle thank you so much

[@djHypnotik3dc]

Who rated the channel ? What was the rating?

[@a-thech64]

No grammar 😂

[@Yolwoocle]

@@a-thech64 whoops, I typed a bit too quickly, fixed 🙈

[@atumra5]

Bro, they just doing what they already did… Nintendo DS, DSi And 3DS… Helloooo anyone??

[@jonathanwade3882]

I just wanna know how you people got so confused with the Wii U but not the 3ds and Snes. like even as a kid i knew it was a new console but thas prolly cuz i first saw it on a commercial and not the internet. But thats even saying something

[@cryptocsguy9282]

@jonathanwade3882 Iker , the ppl claiming they didn't know the wii u was a new console and not just an add on for the wii are talking out of their arse lol

[@dari_Dx06]

The switch 2 doesn't have new buttons, those analog trigger-looking buttons are to unattach the joycons

[@minecrafter3448]

C button

[@dari_Dx06]

@minecrafter3448 I don't think that will be any useful on gameplay, probably something about the system

[@minecrafter3448]

@@dari_Dx06 It could relate to mouse mode

[@dari_Dx06]

@@minecrafter3448 well, that would be a system function, not an active button you use on gameplay

[@minecrafter3448]

@ I think a button that influences a whole new mode of play is even more important than shoulder buttons ever were.

[@tsoyurhagamer7722]

Super Nintendo Switch you have to say it just like that. That might be the pro version

[@purposeinpresence4494]

Super switch should have been the name.

[@dari_Dx06]

There's no competition for the switch or switch 2 as a hybrid, things like the steam deck are just PC handhelds, they don't compete with the switch unless you only wanna play multi plataform games

[@minecrafter3448]

Check the B roll. Xbox handheld is confirmed, that’s real competition. Sony handheld is rumored, that could be a genesis level threat with how delusional and brand loyal Sony fans are

[@BlackCatCards]

0:46 Only the Wii U and the 3DS after price cuts were sold a loss, otherwise Nintendo hardware is usually sold at profit.

[@minecrafter3448]

And GameCube, and possibly snes.

[@workinprogress8978]

SNES couldn't play NES games. There was no safety net of sharing the library of games for the previous system. I agree with @lunastifaliamusic that the Switch to Switch 2 is much more similar to DS and 3DS, for better or worse.

[@jaretalbaugh7034]

Nintendo makes money on their systems!! Look it up!

[@st0rmchild]

It's not all that similar to SNES.

[@B0ssguy]

rip super nintendo switch

[@Nathan-qp9uv]

clear branding is important, which xbox is the new one again?

[@jumentoqueanima]

I 100% agree.

[@FoundOasis]

Exactly why they should have called it Super Nintendo Switch

[@felldoh9271]

I used to be in this camp but then what would they call the Switch 3? Super Duper Nintendo Switch? They found their perfect console in the Switch due to it combining handheld and tv consoles so I see why they wanna ride that wave for as long as possible and a 2, 3, 4, etc naming scheme makes sense.

[@FoundOasis]

@ there ain’t gonna be a switch 3 lol people are gonna want the next big thing in about another eight years the next Nintendo console will come out. It will probably be a VR console with the vr lens being the dock and the tablet you slide in and out so you can play handheld wise or vr. It probably will be similar to the switch but I don’t think nintendos wants the naming convention of Sony and Xbox they usually like to change it up so I highly doubt a switch 3 will be what they do next.

[@TheVIPBoyz]

@@FoundOasis I think nintendo realized not to reinvent the wheel

[@FoundOasis]

@@TheVIPBoyz they just got done doing that again what do you mean lol. The Nintendo switch 1 was basically the first of its kind and got the ball rolling for these pc handhelds. Now they are enjoying the fruits of their labor this coming generation and the switch 2 still has innovation with the mouse support coming.

[@corehazard4709]

they shouldve named the console super nintendo switch SNS

[@mrkripo6227]

Just gonna say it, DS and 3DS

[@Allosaurus87]

nintendo never sell console at loss

[@RedKnight26]

It's more like a DS and a 3DS tbh

[@TheJasonrox]

Ive often wondered why Nintendo doesnt make a new run of its old consoles. With NES and SNES hardware getting older and the parts availability getting scarce why not remake them to the original spec. Like new Nintendo Branded shells and if possible new CPU and PPUs. Its strange how they know the Nostalgia people have for these consoles fuels aftermarket parts they could just jump in and make a quick cash grab. Renake SNES shells for old consoles new Nintendo branded wireless controllers and maybe even releasing new SNES or NES games with the cut content from other games. Like revisit Super Mario World keep the base game ucnahged but go back through and add all the content orginally intented for the game on a real SNES cart and on the new consoles. Die hard fans would jump at the chance for new officially licensed SNES games. Charge like $500 for the new console with the New Super Mario World or Zelda as a bundle and it would still sell out

[@keithcastillo5434]

Only one game Nintendo produces that make buying a new system worth it, Zelda. A better contrast would be comparing the Switch to the Wii and the Switch 2 could very well follow WiiU road because of no new Zelda. Because they are marketing better for Switch 2 in contrast to WiiU and because it is a hybrid it still will sale better than WiiU. I am guessing about 3ds sale levels, because now the 3ds market plus the WiiU are merged but the high resolution and best games market will get PS5 and Zelda.

[@Sonictheoofhog4]

Nintendo's been doing this for years

[@ThompYT]

Switch and most nintendo consoles are not sold at a loss, that's just factually incorrect.

[@minecrafter3448]

Several Nintendo consoles have been sold at a loss.

[@ThompYT]

@minecrafter3448 2

[@minecrafter3448]

@@ThompYT At least 3 of them, possibly 4.

[@minecrafter3448]

@@ThompYT The 3ds was sold for 80 dollars less than intended shortly after launch due to poor sales. The Wii U was sold for a loss at launch, and reduced further afterward. Terrible margins. The GameCube was sold for 100 dollars late in its life, taking massive losses. Possibly the biggest of any Nintendo consoles. Those ones we know factually. I also believe the snes was sold at a loss, I’ve read some things about Nintendo’s strategy during that era of acquiring a massive install base to monopolize third parties and charge huge licensing fees. I’m not sure if that is true, but if it is, it can ONLY be done by selling a console at a loss. If it wasn’t sold at a loss, they would reduce it further. As low as it can possibly go.

[@ThompYT]

@ The 3DS still sold at profit even with that price cut. The Wii U was always sold at a loss yes but it did not have a price cut, only the deluxe model did. So in the end we arrive to 2 (two) consoles sold at a loss. A far cry from "several"

[@Yipper64]

Really the question is - is the switch 2 more like the SNES or more like the gamecube?

[@BestGirlsBiggestFan]

The GameCube is a cube that plays games. But the Switch 2 isn't 2 switches. The SNES is a Super NES and the Switch 2 is a 2'd Switch, so it's more like the SNES.

[@Mymy_64]

Definitely Snes. This is basically like going from a DS to a 3DS or a Wii to a Wii U.

[@minecrafter3448]

@@Mymy_64Even closer than that. Those marketed big selling point gimmicks to try to differentiate themselves from the predecessor, separating themselves from the prior success. Sure the switch 2 WILL have a gimmick, but it is being pitched as JUST a switch but upgraded in every way

[@Yipper64]

@@Mymy_64 I mean like in terms of perception.

[@tunic7794]

you are wrong by comparing a game console the snes to the aswitch 2 which isn’t a game console also you are ignoring the fact that the snes was a high end gaming device with no other console being better but the switch 2 isn’t going to be a high end gaming device

[@Real_The_Goof]

You clearly don't know much about Nintendo.. they NEVER sell consoles at a loss, they INSIST on making a profit off their hardware. You're confusing Nintendo with Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo has and will always sell hardware at a profit if they can help it.. unless there is a market change.. they sell at a profit..

[@Hiyooma]

what does the switch 2 do better than the switch 1? how about everything just improved it's literally just that, bigger screen, better buttons/bigger 4k 60 when docked 1080p 30-60 handheld currentgen console with Nintendo magic is all we ever wanted.

[@Waggiest]

4:54 you’re tripping if you think they can port Portal 2 over to the Switch 2. *Maybe* a very, *very* stripped version of Portal 1, but Portal 2 would be “side scroller 3DS port for big game” all over again

[@Melonposting]

You do know Portal 2 is already on the Switch, right? And that it runs better than the other console versions?

[@Waggiest]

@ oh shit mb

[@minecrafter3448]

What are you talking about?

[@minecrafter3448]

3:58 Very frankly

[@jerseys89finest]

they should use super nintendo switch on a system.

[@luciousthomas6141]

Super Famicom released in 1990. Super Nintendo released in 1991.

[@minecrafter3448]

Same thing. You can say either and it doesn’t matter, they have the same hardware and same games.

[@luciousthomas6141]

@ Just getting the dates straight. It can cause confusion. It matters to me because I was actually able to get an SNES in 91. Specifically on that Christmas Day! Most people living in that moment in 91 had no idea the Super Famicom had already released. At least I didn’t back in 91.

[@luciousthomas6141]

@ Also they didn’t have a lot of the same games. There are a bunch of games that came out on the SFC that never saw release on the SNES.

[@minecrafter3448]

@ As is true for every Nintendo console. Japan only releases are very common.

[@luciousthomas6141]

@@minecrafter3448 Not to this magnitude though. If you look it up there were over 1400 SFC games but only over 700 SNES games. I know some of those games might be shovelware but some of those games are some awesome gems. That’s over 700 more games that were on SFC and not on SNES. It was not to that magnitude on every Nintendo home console after that generation.