We Know What Nintendo is Doing RIGHT NOW to Launch Switch 2 - EP100 Kit & Krysta Podcast

[@PokemonLucas100]

Yknow, there’s so much news about many veteran KZbinrs leaving after 10+ years, meanwhile you (Kit & Krista) are just celebrating your 100th episode! I think this channel has so much love and success because of what you created over the years, and I don’t think there’s a better time for what you are bringing to the space then right now we’re so many feel like they’re losing that community or might struggle to find one. I’m so excited about this channel, and love this community so much

[@Benji-Lindz]

As a graphic designer, mad respect for Krysta geeking out about brand guides. :)

[@aquaarietta]

Same, as a copywriter, haha!

[@RuuyG]

Brand guides are really cool, but working with someone with the cognitive limitations of Krysta must be hell. No wonder she always tells how she was yelled at by their bosses for presenting terrible ideas and that she didn't get the promotion.

[@bepis_real]

Cheers to 100! We are so thankful you two love what you do enough to give us more over the years. Here's to another 100!

[@steviemeeks]

I really resonated with Kit's excitement with the packaging design. I am a career graphic designer, and it is my absolute dream to work for Nintendo's design team.

[@serfsan]

Mine as well!

[@TheDreadedZero]

I used to work at GameStop and when the 3ds games first came in I was so excited because I thought the logo being on the right side of the box was cool and I loved that the cartridges were white instead of dark gray.

[@theunicyclist3440]

As someone who grew up on Nintendo Minute, I was so ecstatic to find out that you guys had started a podcast. Can't believe it's been 100 episodes already. Congratulations!

[@emptyrice]

Expert commentary and insight. I really appreciate how casual yet professional you guys are with one another. Awesome 100th episode! 🎉

[@theteeman]

Congratulations Kit and Krysta on 100 Episodes! There is the milestone. Thanks for sharing the moments you both had during your time at Nintendo. Here's to many nore memories and episodes

[@bannanateam]

The only podcast I can happily sit through full episodes

[@Zen.Connection]

Same. Their experience inside Nintendo gives the podcast a really unique angle that makes it something truly special. Even though I obviously won't agree with every take (that would be insane to expect) I'm always really interested to hear what they have to say about the various industry goings-on.

[@PeachBootyPoppin]

Same

[@Jakethensnake2001]

I love you guys so much and so happy you’re always here for me on a weekly basis! Just got Covid for the first time this week and binging old episodes, cheers to 100 and to many many more ❤

[@WerewolfKweef]

I managed retail years ago and worked really closely with my store's Nintendo retail rep. Cool guy hooked me up with Mario Maker buttons and all sorts of other little promotional things. He was a hard worker and really devoted to making our particular store look really good. Never saw any Sony or Microsoft reps in my years in retail unfortunately.

[@panasit]

I want to analyze what you guys did well. When you guys started the podcast (btw, I know because you went on Minnmax podcast before your first episode) I wondered what will happen when you run out of story to tell. But it turns out, you guys did a very good job of spreading out your experience, AND you also relate your experience with the future. This episode is a great example of how you link your experience launching Switch 1 in order to predict how Switch 2 will be handled. I love the episode about vacation home that Nintendo allows you to stay in, or when Kit had to buy tons of umbrellas for everyone because it suddenly rains during E3 in LA. Nintendo is a very secretive company, and I think people are just interested in what is going on behind the scenes. Congratulation on reaching 100. At this point, we, or at least me, are just here because we like you guys.

[@PaulGaleNetwork]

Time for Episode 100! Let’s go! Congratulations you two. 😁 All right…just finished with the episode and it was a lot of fun hearing you reminisce on the big moments that brought you here. Great all around discussion, too!

[@MrRom92DAW]

I can see Nintendo doing a discounted “switch selects” series maybe a few months to a year into the new generation - assuming there is backwards compatibility, which I fully expect at this point, it could incentivize people new to the ecosystem to finally pick up those first party titles from the first 7 years of Switch. It’s also a good opportunity to put out new physical versions of the games that are fully up to date with the latest patches and potentially also include DLC on-cart.

[@MrAndypong]

You both look great for 100!

[@oOPrettywinxOo]

About the pre-orders...idk about the US, but Nintendo does have their own online store now in Europe. They have full control about how sales work there so they could implement a similar system as valve at least for sales there. I know this went terribly wrong with stuff like the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Definitive Edition, but their mistake there is they opened up pre-orders and let people get it on first-come-first-served basis. So the servers basically died. But if you're clever you can do something like a lottery system like i believe they did for the Switch in Japan for a while at places like BIC Camera... just put your name in the hat and whenever they get stock and your name gets drawn you're one of the lucky ones. Scalpers and people with fast internet connections hate this method, but i love it lol

[@RetroVideoGamer23]

Anyone born in the 70’s and before have always looked down on video games or board games (dungeons and dragons), when the mid 90’s and on generation get to their 60’s-70’s then gaming will be mainstream popular with no negative attachment

[@IanBrydon]

Congratulations, and thank you both for 100 great episodes! It’s interesting to hear you speak specifically about consistency, because I have been truly grateful to depend on your weekly upload schedule. It’s so nice to know we’ll get fascinating stories, insight on new games, and funny moments each week-even when one of you might be halfway around the world! Many fun memories, and looking forward to what comes next!

[@xAfroMetalHead1990x]

Everytime Kitt and Krysta share insights into the inner workings of Nintendo I’m shocked the ninjas don’t come silence them

[@MSMPokeGamer]

Congrats on 100 episodes to the best podcast out there!! Love you guys

[@ryan_3004]

MSMPokeGamer?? Did not expect you here

[@Mike-sy5zn]

I know I commented already but as a KZbin viewer only(non Patreon) there have been two moments that stick out to me that I’d like to share. One more than the other. Both are tales from when you two worked at Nintendo. The first gets me laughing all the time and that’s the "poopy chair" thing. I can’t even remember what it entailed, but still gets me giggling. The second is the one that stands out more and truly blew my mind. Truly speaks to how well Krysta(yes, with a Y, not an I like in my previous comment) can hold herself together. That’s the revelation that she was absolutely fuming during the Nintendo Minute episode shot at the Nintendo Store for employees only. I had no idea watching that how angry she was. If I may add something here. Functionally addition. I don’t think it’s a make or break thing for the podcast, but definitely made life easier for you two was when you got the table. I can tell from watching that it was a nightmare trying to talk for two hours and managing notes in your lap. Calling it right now that when episode 200 happens and you make another list of things that happened that if they happened different, Kit and Krysta wouldn’t be, it’s the move out of your mom’s spare room into a studio.

[@OfLaSoul]

You two have the most chill podcast, I love it! Cheers to 100 more!

[@partyjams]

glad a lot of us loved the sonic content on this channel. hope we get some more down the road

[@switchingitup_]

Congratulations on 100 episodes you two. Thank you for all the great times so far. Look forward to the podcast each week. Kit, thank you for that incredible 100 episode UNDERSCORE 🎉!! Looking forward to episode 101 next week... 😊

[@cassiodvieira]

I loved and appreciated the design talk!

[@MegaDoomdoomDoom]

Third party support is huge. Honestly, the only reason I decided to get a Switch day 1 (first console I ever bought on its release date) was because I saw Puyo Puyo Tetris in the announcement trailer. If there isn’t a similar announcement early on, I’ll probably wait and see

[@ethanlar]

Love the vibe of this episode. As a Day 1 listener, I have loved it so much and am so happy the podcast has made it to 100 episodes. Congratulations!!!

[@rank0011]

Flip note studio was the greatest thing ever !

[@TheCrazyShyGuy]

Congratulations on the 100 episodes, guys!

[@LapisArsene]

Congrats on episode 100! It's been a journey for you guys and I'm happy to see things are still going strong! Appreciate all your insights on Nintendo and gaming in general. I've seen every episode and your podcast always make my day.

[@hectorlopez-perez1113]

Congratulations on 100 episodes!That Sales Team sounds like my dream job. It sounds really really exciting. When I worked at GameStop, seeing our Nintendo Rep was always my favorite part of my job. He was such a great guy!

[@03chrisv]

My number 1 fear about the Switch 2 is the bot buying/scalping situation. I got real lucky ordering the Switch and PS5 on their respective launch days, but it was also super stressful and time consuming. I hope retailer's and Nintendo have a better and more fair system in place when trying to buy the Switch 2, but I doubt it. As said in the podcast, all they care about is selling out, not who or what buys the product.

[@ItApproaches]

I don't get the claim about there is only so much shelf space in a store...the shelf only needs to have a display model, the store could have a small mountain of them in the back, you ask for one, the employee goes in the back and gets one. No shop has their entire supply on the floor shelf.

[@micnmindisney]

Thank you. This was a very interesting video. I really enjoyed hearing what goes into the behind the scenes of a new system.

[@123GhostMonkey]

The new system is a small form factor T.V console. Even though its smaller then Switch, it doesn't have "Portable Mode", its made for smart T.Vs. There is no screen on the new console. It looks likes a basic wireless video game controller. 🎮 But it dose so much more than any other video game controller! Each controller has 1.4 tflops of graphics that is "streamed" wirelessly off the controller to a smart T.V. $259.99 for each controller 🎮 $449.99 for 2-pack 🎮🎮

[@som6231]

The way people talk about video games reminds me of the introduction to film studies into academic and high brow spaces. Film used to be viewed as a low brow art- one not valued above novels, plays, poetry etc. Film is now more respected in academic space bc of people using theories and studies to prove its merit in art spaces. I see video games integration into pop culture and art and narrative spaces as similar. One day we will look back at the disregarding of video games in the same way that we look at Cinema and its integration into respectable art.

[@chocolocojames213]

I hope it's fully backward compatible with the current console😊😊😊

[@ItApproaches]

There is a trick to helping yourself get a console on launch via pre-ordering. Make friends with the staff, they can hook you up. I was friends with the manager at the Gamestop I use, if there was something she knew I would really want, like a special edition of a game or a Nintendo console, she will put me down and pay the $50 down payment for me then call me and I can come in and pay her back the $50 lol. Sadly she isn't there anymore, but it's fine, I'm friends with the assistant manager so, he'll hook me up with pre-ordering the Switch 2. The thing they also do, is they know the ball park figure of how many units they will get sent, so they will cap themselves at how many pre-orders they will take, like 25 per store. And then people after that get put on a waiting list. Essentially a 2nd wave of pre-orders.

[@aegontargaryen1999]

Congrats on EP100 !!!!!!!!

[@crobinson2624]

Here’s how you handle online pre orders for a new console, a lottery system. Once pre orders go live keep the option to preorder open (1 per person) until your ready to ship, those who pre order will have a lottery number e-mailed to them and those 5 million numbers will be drawn and will be eligible for the first shipment of the new console.

[@KimLelievre-o9g]

KZbin suggested this video to me.. Kinda excited to see the details (I'm at beginning of video)..

[@justinharrell327]

In regards to preorders, why can't everyone preorder a console that wants one. When product runs out, you simply are on a waiting list, just like backorder. You will eventually move up the list. It's just like putting your name in for a restaurant wait list. What I hate is that you have to keep trying when it should be a once-and-done signup. Take my money...I get my console....eventually.

[@lutherwallace4004]

Congratulations on 100 keep on going

[@packers12to80]

I just hope the switch 2 is able to be pre ordered at gamestop in person. Non in person pre orders drive me crazy as someone who isnt techy....the stuff is gone in minutes before i can even get it loaded in on my phone. In person, i can go up there a few hrs early if i need too atleast.

[@alecadabra_]

I’m curious if you guys are still constricted by any NDA’s that you signed while working at Nintendo. I’ve heard they are infamous for that. Also happy 100 episodes!

[@Linkpre]

Very informative! This is something I'd love to try if I ever get into the game industry.

[@Hazemann]

I just want a Nintendo hybrid console that can play current modern games in solid 1080p 60fps high graphics handheld mode, that's all. I don't care about TFLOPS number. Just play latest games in stable stats as per above ❤❤❤

[@CobaltCustard]

Congrats on 100 episodes! Feels like no time ago that the podcast started, sheesh. Been a wild ride so far, and looking forward to many more episodes in the future!

[@23sivart]

CONGRATULATIONS on 100th 💯 episode!!!! Good packaging is a must and keeping them pristine after opening.

[@guerrierim15]

Thank you for the 100 last episodes and this channel. Here’s to another 100! 🎉 🥂

[@MedalionDS9]

HAPPY 100!!! WoooOOOOOooo!!!

[@craigfuller5067]

Dudes!!! Just found your show, so happy you guys are doing well!!!! 🎉

[@WarrenGdog28]

Congrtz on ep 100 yall

[@jokerofspades-xt3bs]

oh my gosh i haven't seen your work in ages, you were my childhood

[@ChristianAVS]

Ive been here since day 1 so am happy to see your progression with the channel. So wishing you continued growth and positive things in 2024 and on.

[@JaybeePenaflor]

You guys deserve so much more subscribers! Congratulations on this new milestone! Onto the next many 100 episodes!!!

[@thewolfgabe3656]

Most average people find it hard to process that development on a new console typically starts almost the moment the current one ships. I pretty much figured that Nintendo wouldn't announce a Switch 2 last year given that 2023 was most likely meant to be their last big push with the OG Switch. The signs are obviously there they are winding down development on the original Switch given how a lot of their output for 2023 and what we know for 2024 so far has largely consisted of remakes/remasters, ports, spin offs, or lower budget faire. I also wouldn't be surprised if they are under a lot of pressure to release a new system to soon to satisfy both the shareholders and developers plus with the fact that Switch hardware sales have been on a pretty clear decline. On another note I also highly recommend checking out Jeremy Parish's NES Works 85 series. It really provides a ton of fascinating insight into the challenges Nintendo faced in localizing and launching the Famicom in North America as the NES.

[@CreativeSteve69]

Huge Congrats on reaching 100 episodes Kit and Krysta. Congrats to the both of ya on making it this far. Heres to 100 more :)

[@JorgeEscobarMX]

wow ep. 100 already. It doesn't feel that long ago

[@RetroVideoGamer23]

All that Nintendo has to do is if u have an account or subscription with them just login, pre order with cash up front and reserve for the next gen console, but they won’t because at the end of it, it’s about the money which is frustrating because we r all willing to buy it first day

[@cripter]

This perspective is so interesting. Thank you for sharing it :) Saludos desde Colombia

[@jraya37]

Wooo! 🎉 Congrats on reaching 100!

[@thierrys85]

I'm 100% confident Switch 2 will launch with the next 3D Mario and Elden Ring, plus whatever else Nintendo is cooking up. Guaranteed to be a massive success.

[@simoncucho]

32:00 I really need to know what is up with people that work inside or that are so high up that they sometimes are so out of touch with basic things.

[@Ric_93]

Congrats on 100 episodes!!

[@TMPGrub03]

bruh I just found your channel and I remembered I used to watch you guys talk about splatoon 1 on nintendo eshop when I was younger

[@foolboyv5]

Does Kit realise that Megaman 11 came out not too long ago and hes had consistent legacy collection releases? 😅

[@peter-mickey-chu198]

When Pokémon Scarlet And Pokémon Violet Came Out; Me And My Beautiful Asian Wife (Maya-Minnie-Chu) Went To New York City For Our Honeymoon In One Of The Hotels In Times Square.

[@manuelrubio5943]

Congrats on 100 episodes! Kit and Krysta are my most favorites!

[@Leadbullproductions]

Hope you guys keep growing.

[@mr.horseshoe2301]

Grats on the 100th episode! Always love listening to you guys while on my commute.

[@alexbuechergames]

Oh man, I'd love to take a peek at that launch year master excel ^^

[@Mike-sy5zn]

Question for Krista. How come you don’t just set your iPad screen to not ever turn off? That way you’re not having to touch it periodically so it doesn’t turn off.

[@FTChomp9980]

Congratulations on the 100th! And I'm honestly excited to see what Nintendo is cooking up for Switch 2 I'm hoping we get a reveal or codename at least.

[@carlosr7723]

Congrats on 100 eps! I'm always looking forward to your podcast. keep it up!

[@thawhole9]

One of my favorite things about this podcast is the casual dunks on Nintendo the company that K&K effortlessly pull off. It's really courageous in the face of so many Nintendrones that pump a lot of money into supporting this channel.

[@iacobus4227]

Are you guys doing anything for your anniversary?

[@thomaslohse5896]

Kit and Krysta you are both awesome congratulations on. 100.

[@markieman64]

Congrats to 100 episodes! The "kitchen" confusion made me laugh out loud AGAIN whilst on my commute. 😂 It was called the kitchen because it...was...a...kitchen...! 😂

[@pianoguyShane]

Happy 💯 Kit and Krysta!!! ♡ Congrats and here’s to 100 more :))

[@paparick6234]

Congrats on 100 episodes!

[@natoriousthehopeful2786]

Congratulations on making it to 💯 episodes, Kit and Krysta: thank you for all the fun content and for fostering such a positive community 🤗 God Bless 😇✝️

[@HybridLetsPlay]

Is part of what they're doing right now calling Atlec Lansing and asking why they and GameShark are dropping press releases insinuating it will be out this September?

[@iacobus4227]

Happy 100th!!

[@brendenf2]

16:23 sounds like Kit has done this before hahaha

[@carrioncrow8191]

We are still at least a year out from release of the new system. 2nd quarter of 2025 is most likely. That allows them to build enough stock for Christmas 2025

[@fernandod4046]

Happy 100th!!!!

[@MysteriousKammm]

Congrats on your 100!

[@mrpiranhas5405]

100 episodes!

[@michaeldavidcaulfield5578]

Kit. My dude. You gotta tell me where I can buy that hoodie you're wearing.

[@a2c2008]

Very interesting insights! Thank you! :)

[@slowbrodragon6951]

Congrats on the 100th episode!! 🎉

[@TopherShmopher]

Congrats on the big 100 y'all!! 🎉🎉

[@SupaDaBloopa]

100 episodes!! You guys are awesome! And it’s about Nintendo Switch 2, how exciting!

[@dam5845]

Happy 100 ❤

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

Congrats on 100 episodes! Slowly trying to catch up as always but glad I finally saw this one! No Waluigi Week? Just joking. Debating on what I'm about to say but I'll just say it here. This morning, hours before watching this 100th episode, I had this strange dream about the podcast. I was watching it but the set looked totally different. Very dark background and you were both sitting at black tables. The edges of the table and some parts of the background had glowing lights that changed colors. Whole set looked like something out of mid-to-late 2000s X-Play. You both looked slightly older so that's a good sign I guess, podcast longevity and all that. The camera seemed to go back and forth between you both and it zoomed in and out, probably a sign that there was a camera-person at work. Strangest thing about the dream was that Krysta was looking directly at the camera and screaming about something like she was cutting a WWE promo and occasionally the camera would pan over to Kit who was just pondering. Maybe this dream will be a Deja Vu moment in the future, maybe not, but I'll just leave this here just in case.

[@ONE-OF-THREE]

Congrats on 100!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@dmc-nz]

Happy Centenary 🎉

[@eTomodachi04]

Congrats for your 100th episode!!! Greetings from El Salvador. 😎🇸🇻🎉

[@EliasCullen]

Shadow drop the new console. "Woah, a Switch 2? Radical man"

[@dion03suls]

Congrats 😀