Nintendo Switch 2's Latest News Might Actually Be A Good Thing
The latest rumors about the Nintendo Switch successor have managed some expectations for what the console might be, but the picture that they paint of Nintendo's next venture isn't necessarily a bad thing. As the follow-up to a hit console, a potential Switch 2 has a lot to live up to, and avoiding a market disappointment like the Wii U is crucial. Nintendo hasn't generally been expected to reinvent the wheel with the successor, but that hasn't stopped discussion of ways that the company could leap into the future with its next system.
At the moment, it seems likely that the Switch 2 could release in 2024, which would place it comfortably in the middle of the current Xbox and PlayStation generational cycle like other recent Nintendo systems. It's been some years since Nintendo has tried to compete on the same playing field, instead aiming for a unique angle with interesting console features and more affordable price points. A Switch successor is obviously going to be more powerful than the original, but how favorably it might compare to Xbox and PlayStation capabilities has been the subject of some debate.
Recent speculation on the upcoming Switch successor comes courtesy of a round-up of analyst predictions for gaming in 2024, with Dr. Serkan Toto of the Japanese consultancy firm Kantan Games weighing in on system expectations. According to Dr. Toto, a Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to release at a $400 price point and "," sticking to the overall design of the current console while possibly adding some frills. It's easy to run with this analysis as a negative indication of playing it too safely with the system, but this approach isn't a bad thing for consumers.
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