Nintendo’s Next Console Doesn’t Have To Try So Hard

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The Switch has been a massive success. By folding their home and portable hardware lines into one device Nintendo was able to focus on a single platform for the first time in generations. The hybrid design was certainly appealing, allowing fans to dock and play on the big screen for a traditional console experience or use the Switch as a portable. The weak Switch specs are now showing their age, but Nintendo’s strong first-party software continues to thrive, suggesting a more traditional console should follow.

Though many speculated about a Switch Pro, the rumored mid-generation upgrade did not happen. The Switch already lagged behind the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in terms of power, and the more recently released Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles go well beyond what Nintendo’s hybrid is capable of. Fans have noted the poor performance of games like and, and functioning ports of last generation games like or are remarkable achievements for the Switch, as opposed to a given.

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The Steam Deck’s much awaited dock is still pending, but once it is available Valve’s portable PC will fully match the Switch’s hybrid functionality. The Switch OLED model added an attractive screen, and Nintendo continues to incentivize hardware sales with the Nintendo Switch Bundle’s selectable pack-in game. Still, it is an increasingly uphill battle for the Switch to stay relevant. Nintendo can continue to support it with a steady stream of quality exclusives, but as the games prop up the Switch more than its hardware or uniqueness, it might be time to step back from gimmicks and simply make a powerful home console like the competitors.

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