Nintendo Switch Will Forever Be Inferior To Wii U For One Simple Reason

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There's one key difference between the Wii U and Nintendo Switch that makes the former console superior and it's all down to the game library. It's hard to deny how the Switch has managed to outperform the Wii U, thanks in no small part to the console's innovative hybrid play style and stellar first-party lineup. Despite this, some of the dedication and support the Switch has given to one of Nintendo's franchises leaves a lot to be desired. That franchise is .

With the enormous success of titles released on the Switch, like and, it would be easy to assume the console has done a lot to continue to build the franchise's popularity. Yet, with the influx of new fans these entries introduced, Nintendo has squandered an opportunity with the Switch to truly showcase all that the series has to offer. Not only that, the Switch's less successful predecessor, the Wii U, did a far better job at catering to the series, revealing some major pitfalls that Nintendo's next console should avoid.

The Wii U's support of the series far exceeded that of the Switch simply due to the former's dedication to the franchise's legacy. While the Wii U's original games were limited to one main entry and a spinoff, Nintendo made a clear effort to make almost every entry accessible, either through backwards compatibility, virtual console, or even remasters. Including original releases, the Wii U's catalog included:

Almost every game released prior to the Wii U's launch was made accessible on the console. This was a major selling point for a console struggling with its own first-party lineup. By allowing fans both old and new to experience all that the series has to offer in one place, it showed a recognition of how important the franchise is and its impact on the industry. Up until the closure of the Wii U eShop in 2023, the console was a showcase of what the series means to Nintendo, an attitude that wasn't shared by its successor.

Despite the undeniable acclaim and impact of the Switch's own