I simply cannot be excited for the Switch 2 no matter how many new gimmicks or new games they show. Honestly, I can't be excited for new consoles at all anymore.
It used to be that every new console generation promised a new experience. That doesn't happen anymore and the fact that Nintendo's next console is simply called "Switch 2" feels like a reflection of that. I always felt that unique names for consoles brought excitement because it seemed like each new console brought a completely different vibe, even if it was from the same company.
And I don't see the point in shelling $200-$400 dollars for marginally better graphics. Graphical leaps don't happen anymore and we have already reached lifelike graphics with games like Unrecord anyway (portable devices still have a long way to go for games like that but still). The only benefit of having more processing power at that point would be for larger worlds and AI integration, and many people do not want the latter.
And while we are on the topic of the Switch 2, I am reminded of what I was thinking when the original Switch was announced. I wanted Nintendo to go all out with the system, but fail and go third-party, just to say that they went out with a bang because Sega did the same thing and that's why the Dreamcast was fondly remembered.
I kind of felt that even Nintendo themselves had that mindset when developing games for the Switch. It was like they had a feeling like this might be their last console, so might as well give them the ultimate Nintendo experience. They revitalized both Mario and Zelda (even though the latter started on Wii U) much like how Sega revitalized Sonic and to a lesser extent, Phantasy Star during the Dreamcast era. And they also gave everyone the ultimate Super Smash Bros experience.
But in doing so, they kind of shot themselves in the foot because there is not much to go from there. Sure, the new open-world Zelda formula has more room for improvement, but what is there to excite people? Even Sakurai admits that he doesn't know how to top SSBU, so what does the Switch 2 have that could potentially excite people?
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@xianc78 Mario kart 9 will do gangbusters. A lot of people are excited for metroid prime 4. I think they'll probably bring a lot of switch games over with better performance and visuals and stuff. Then there will probably be a new donkey Kong, another 3d Mario. I'd say it's likely we get another zelda remake. GameCube emulation. There are plenty of things that they can do. I think their biggest problem is in fact a new smash entry, there really isn't a whole lot they can do without really revitalizing it from the ground up. I would expect them to cut the roster back, change up movesets, and introduce completely new stages alongside some other gimmick.
@beardalaxy
>Mario kart 9 will do gangbusters.
It better. Mario Kart 8 DX is actually my least favorite Mario Kart game because there is not much to unlock outside of new kart parts.
>A lot of people are excited for metroid prime 4.
There is no information about any version of it coming to Switch 2. Maybe there will be something like the GBC where games are enhanced on the Switch 2, but that's not going to get that much people to buy a Switch 2 unless you are truly devoted.
>probably be a new donkey Kong
Never cared about Donkey Kong, but from what I can tell, Retro has been doing nothing but remastering DKCR for over a decade, so maybe people would be excited for it. Maybe there is room for a DK64 spiritual successor.
>another 3d Mario
I haven't even played Odyssey yet but that game also felt like the ultimate 3D mario experience. Maybe they can make one that is even more open world, but that feels unfitting for a Mario game.
>I'd say it's likely we get another zelda remake.
They already remastered Skyward Sword and I don't see them doing a BoTW remaster anytime soon. A Link's Awakening style remake of any of the 2D games would be cool, but for what? The Oracle games or the Minish Cap would probably require another partnership with Capcom, PH and ST aren't fondly remembered enough to justify a remake, ALBTW is probably too recent, and I think Nintendo is done milking NES and SNES nostalgia, so I don't see a remake of those games happening.
>GameCube emulation
I think the only reason why Nintendo doesn't bother to digitally re-release those games is because of their large file sizes (it's their first disc-based console) and Nintendo consoles don't offer that much internal storage. Most of those games would probably only be playable with the GameCube controller adapter due to the lack of analog triggers on most modern Nintendo controllers.
>I think their biggest problem is in fact a new smash entry, there really isn't a whole lot they can do without really revitalizing it from the ground up. I would expect them to cut the roster back, change up movesets, and introduce completely new stages alongside some other gimmick.
Smash is a content focused series, despite it's unique gameplay. I don't know what they could do with it. Maybe bring back some of the bonus minigames, trophies, etc. They could have 3D stages like Shrek Super Slam, but that all I can think of.
@xianc78 haha mario kart 8dx is my favorite one, the online is perfect and the game feels amazing to play. only downside for me is that it goes down to 30fps if you have 3+ players.
i think mp4 is going to be a cross-gen title. you can get it on switch or switch 2. much like how zelda twilight princess and botw were. no reason why they wouldn't do that.
i don't think there would be a dk64 game, but i can definitely see a new country game.
they don't have to keep chasing bigger and grander open worlds for games, i think in some ways that's actually a horrible idea. they could easily go back to an extremely tight 3d platformer and it would be great.
for zelda remakes, a full scale ocarina of time remake has been rumored for a very long time. there is a zelda movie in production right now too, so there's going to be some sort of zelda project going on to release around the same time. i can also see a link to the past remake being done.
the new joycons could have analog triggers if they are planning on adding gamecube emulation. definitely not something that's likely, but it could happen. i think everyone is sort of expecting gamecube emulation anyway with how nintendo has been adding stuff. i think the console could have a lot more storage too. a 3GB gamecube game is also really nothing compared to how big some of these other titles are, so i don't think it's that big of an issue.
@xianc78 doesn't mean they couldn't change up how it works. you could click on a game to download it or something.
@beardalaxy
>i think the console could have a lot more storage too. a 3GB gamecube game is also really nothing compared to how big some of these other titles are
I think NSO has all the titles for a given console already downloaded, so you would be downloading a huge chunk of 1GB (GameCube discs were 1.47 GB each) GameCube games.