Could the Switch Bubble Burst Soon?

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NecrumOddBoy3119d ago (Edited 3119d ago )

A true console Pokemon RPG would basically have Nintendo rubbing poke balls all over the chins of their enemies. Well if they don't screw it up. lol

JaguarEvolved3119d ago (Edited 3119d ago )

It will. Lack of games will cause it. People expects the little games Nintendo has coming to sustain the high demand. I have a switch and I think the system is severely lacking games. Zelda is a good game as well as Mario and a few others but because there won't be a steady stream of highly anticipated games I don't see the high demand for the switch continuing for too much longer. Other than bayonetta 123 and metroid 4 i dont even know of anything else coming for the system. I could be wrong and it sells amazingly well all throughout 2018 but I'm constantly waiting for a lot more games that interests me on the system.

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The 10th Rider3117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

@JaguarEvolved,

Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon, Fire Emblem, Yoshi, Kirby, Project Octopath Traveler, Shin Megami Tensei 4, and No More Heroes 3 are all confirmed. Most of those are 2018 titles and there's guaranteed to be other 2018 exclusives that we don't know about (at this time last year we knew almost nothing of the Switch's 2017 lineup).

A lot of previously handheld exclusive franchises, such as Ace Attorney, are making their way to Switch and a lot of Japanese 3rd parties are looking to hop on board. Tales Of, Valkyria Chronicles, Dragon Quest, and many more are on their way.

There's also surely a new 2D Mario and an Animal Crossing in the works, both of which are huge Nintendo franchises, and in 2019 or 2020 a new Mario Kart and Smash Bros should be on their way. I don't think Nintendo will have any trouble maintaining their momentum. Heck, even Mario Party and Mario Sports games are typically a hit with casual audiences and we haven't heard anything about either of those. Throw in games like Donkey Kong, Pikmin 4, Retro Studios project, Next Level Games project, and more and they've got more than enough padding to last them a while.

The only thing that would concern me is if they announced a 3DS successor, but from the looks of things they don't have any intention of doing so.

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Prince_TFK3117d ago

Seriously JaugaurEvolved, you are talking like the Switch had been released for years. Nintendo is not MS. This year they had so many games released such as BOTW, Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario K8D, Mario+Rabbit, Pokken, FE Warrior, Mario O, Xenoblade 2. That is a very respectable list for a console that is first year on the market. What else do you want on top of that for its first year? For them to give you 1 million dollars in cash?

Lack of games my ass. Next year it gonna get even much better than this as the 3DS’s support starts to dwindle down.

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_-EDMIX-_3117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

I mean you guys get so offended from Jaguars comment it is not him saying that any of those games are bad it's simply saying that it is a very small amount of games compared to the competition.

At the end of the day regardless of the game's your listing you're still going to be absent of major titles like Battlefront Destiny 2 Call of Duty Assassin's Creed Far Cry 5 Red Dead Redemption 2 etc

Because of that Nintendo is going to be more Reliant on its first party offerings.

@10th-I dont think anyone could say for certain see that most of those are 2018 titles because I don't even believe there's enough information to 100% confirm all those are going to meet that release window.

You will also need to consider you might believe that is a great list of games but that literally pales into comparison to even what's releasing in Spring by all the major third parties.

Put this into perspective you're the one that believes Nintendo has the more dominant line up yet PlayStation 4 will still able to outsell it worldwide.

Consider it's probably because of the laundry list of third-party games that are coming to that system that are clearly not released on Nintendo switch consider that's not really changing next year as a lot of those titles were confirmed to not have switch versions.

So I wouldn't say it is because of lack of games simply lack of games in comparison to the opposition that is receiving all the mega Blockbuster third-party games.

ie look at this year

I'm sure you could make a list that shows of Zelda Mario Odyssey Xenoblade 2 Splatoon 2 arms and a whole bunch of other games but you have to consider there's also a longer list of games that did not come to the system.

You are also need to consider that the list of those games clearly did not get the switch worldwide to outsell PlayStation 4 this year which kind of shows it's probably not going to next year either.

Is very much up to Nintendo to release lots of games to keep momentum.

I'm sure Nintendo releasing some fun games next year that you're going to enjoy but that's not really going to take away that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox one and PlayStation 4 along with a laundry list of games.

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admiralvic3117d ago

@ _-EDMIX-_

I agree with much of your point, but there are still factors you're either overlooking or discounting.

"You are also need to consider that the list of those games clearly did not get the switch worldwide to outsell PlayStation 4 this year which kind of shows it's probably not going to next year either."

For instance, regardless of how good or bad those games are, you can only sell as many system you produce. Most of the year there was inventory problems and it's literally impossible to outsell a product with fewer units on the market. Especially when, even now, the Switch is a strong seller with plenty of demand.

While I certainly agree that it will be interesting to see what the future holds and whether or not the Switch will prove successful in the long run, it has the two most important things. A reason for people to buy the Switch version over another console and a good install base. Even if Switch games have a lower resolution and/or can't play as well as other consoles, the ability to easily play something like Skyrim on the go is enough to make people overlook these problems. From there, the Switch's player base already, basically, rivals the Wii U's lifetime size. This should be enough for companies to test the water.

Sure, it might not have some of the biggest titles, but it has a strong gimmick and enough potential cash to, if nothing else, be hopeful for the future.

The 10th Rider3117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

@EDMIX,

"Put this into perspective you're the one that believes Nintendo has the more dominant line up."

I actually never said that, but it's really nice of you to put words into my mouth and then type up 250 more words about it, lol. I've said something along those lines specifically and solely about first/second party games, so maybe that's where you're confused.

"I mean you guys get so offended from Jaguars comment it is not him saying that any of those games are bad it's simply saying that it is a very small amount of games compared to the competition. "

And now you're putting words in JaguarEvolved's mouth. Nowhere did he say anything about the number of games compared to the competition. He was purely talking about the number of games coming out and being unsure about it, so I provided a list of games we know are coming and other games that we can hypothesize about.

Other than that, you're ignoring the fact that the Switch will likely attract the developers that were previously making games for 3DS and Vita and thus receive a whole host of third party support that the other consoles may not be getting. On top of that it will likely attract a ton of Japanese third party support, which could include games like Neir, Nioh, and Persona. Although it won't get all Western AAA titles it'll manage to get a few and after combining that all together with Nintendo's first party lineup the console will have a very competitive lineup. Right now it's just the console's first year and it's managing pretty dang well against other consoles that are just now reaching their prime.

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danglyparts3117d ago

@JaguarEvolved,

There won't be a drought of games. With first party alone, there won't.

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DialgaMarine3117d ago

I don’t see Pokemon releasing until late 2019. Assuming it’s a new gen, Nintendo will likely stick to their “new gen every 3-4 years” business model, and Sun & Moon are only just over a year old.

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The 10th Rider3117d ago

They actually started development for this one just around the time Sun/Moon finished up. The team doing Ultra Sun/Moon is a new team of younger developers that were going to assist the more experienced Pokemon Switch team when Ultra Sun/Moon were finished.

There's also been speculation that Stars was real and in development for Switch during Sun/Moon's development but that they decided to make an original game for Switch instead. That's certainly possible considering we saw some high-fidelity models of a Pokemon or two in some of the dev videos of Sun/Moon. They were hiring for Hd console development back in March so it seems they brought some extra staff on board too.

I used to also be of the opinion that Pokemon Switch would be fall 2019/Spring 2020, but after looking into it it seems they're really targeting that late 2018/early 2019 window.

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Sirk7x3117d ago

I don't think there's ever been more than two years between a mainline Pokemon game, and in recent times there's been a release almost every year, if you include generational updates.

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DialgaMarine3117d ago

@Sirk How long have you been playing Pokémon? I’m talking about full on generation gaps

Pokemon US releases:

Red & Blue: 1996
Gold & Silver: 2000
Ruby & Saphire: 2003
Diamond & Pearl: 2007
Black & White: 2010
X & Y: 2013
Sun & Moon: 2016

There’s never been less than 3 years between new generations.

I’m personally hoping Pokemon doesn’t release until late 2019 or later because this is going to be the biggest hardware jump between Pokemon games in the history of the RPG Pokemon titles (if you exclude the GC titles of course), and I want Gamefreak to not be rushed but instead put out an amazing product.

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blawren43119d ago

not going to dignify this with a click.

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jaymacx3117d ago

same here, Nintendo knows what it has to do. They got the ball rolling. They just have to keep the games coming. Also 3rd party support is growing rapidly.

WOLFofWALLSTREET3117d ago

Don't they mean bitcoin? Lol

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davand1143116d ago

When that bubble bursts it's going to be a disaster.

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blanka45453117d ago

it will last a long time! With 3rd party developer support let's go Nintendo! :)

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DialgaMarine3117d ago

Not really. Switch, just like every other Nintendo console, is not a third party machine. It can get the games, but they will still sell far better on PS4 and Xbone. Ever since PS1 launched, that’s just how it’s been.

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danglyparts3117d ago

Yeah! Except you're wrong.

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narsaku3117d ago

The system is immensely popular and we're looking at another, "Wii", success story.

..That bubble bursting?.. Please. We're looking at this generation's most important gaming console.

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BlackTar1873117d ago

most important? Wow lay off the kool-aid.

Concertoine3117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

Most important, not best.

As it stands, the Switch is the only console capable of reigniting Japanese interest in console-style games. The PS4 has great Japanese games but they evidently werent enough in a country where living space is increasingly limited and TV's are losing frequency.

That market has shrunk as handhelds became more appealing with mobile games eating both markets, and its why you saw so many third party devs like Capcom pandering to the west with traditionally Japanese IP's last gen.

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BlackTar1873117d ago

i didn't say best. I said it is not the most important. Talking about Consoles ten trailing off into houses don't have TV with small living space ie a damn Handheld that can display on TV. It's a handheld it really is.

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danglyparts3117d ago

Definitely most important. Best is still to be seen (also subjective).

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_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

No we're not looking at any wii type success story cuz this is technically selling less than the Wii.

And as for most important game console that seems kind of over-the-top and exaggerated if I would say every game consoles importance of the industry I don't believe one is any more important over the other lol

Segata3117d ago

It's selling at the same rat eas PS4. Wii launched in November during the holiday season. Switch in March. Switch was the best selling Black Friday console. The system has had a lot of shortages. We don't know if it has Wii success or not yet but we do know it's doing extremely well despite some drawbacks. Context is king.

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_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

@seg-the Nintendo Wii also has shortages..

PlayStation 4 has actually outsold the Nintendo switch every single month worldwide.

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Segata3117d ago

_-EDMIX-_

Talking about the first 9 months. PS4 and Switch both sold 10 million in the first 10 months on the shelf.

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_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

@Seg- "Talking about the first 9 months" Yea ok.

PlayStation 4 has actually outsold the Nintendo switch every single month worldwide.

Not sure why you keep trying to spin it. First 9 month, first month, who cares? PS4 has outsold the Switch every month world wide. PS4 sold more this year even in the same time frame as that is what "EVERY MONTH" means.

Why spin? Its not saying something is wrong with switch, simply that 1 number is bigger then the other.

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DashMad3117d ago

You're practically comparing console launch and console in it's peak year of course it will be higher using comparison like is idiotic just like says hypothetically if PS4 launched on 2009 it's first year sales will be butchered by Wii almost everyday in year where wii sales peaked, that's why you have to use launch aligned if you want to compare hardware sales, otherwhise your point is moot since we don't know if switch will peaked this year or next year or two year later.

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DialgaMarine3117d ago

I wouldn’t call Switch the “most important”.

That title definitely goes to PS4. 1) people were anticipating that dedicated consoles this gen would face a slow and painful death at the hands of mobile gaming, but PS4 has long since shattered that stigma. 2) if MS had their way with Xbox because PS4 somehow failed to appeal, more than likely would’ve stuck to their original model which would’ve led to the death of dedicated consoles. Switch is showing us a new dimension, but Nintendo has been heading in this direction for several years; it’s not exactly important to gaming as a whole, just to Nintendo.

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Protagonist3117d ago

Most important? LOL... good one ;)

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EddieNX 3117d ago

No. Expect massive games and hardware redesigns etc etc. The Switch will smash 80m

nitus103117d ago

I think you will find there are not that many people that really need to play games "on the go" especially on a device that is so much bigger and less versatile than most smartphones.

If you have ever looked at Nintendo adds for the Switch you won't see children especially when advertising portability. You should also ask the question. "If you have children would you purchases a Switch for each sibling or would you get something like a 2DS which is much more child/teenager friendly?"

You also have to consider that the Switch has a very small internal storage (about 26GB for games) so most AAA games will come on a cartridge (ie. microSD card) and will be about $7 to $10 USD more expensive than the equivalent Bluray. If you prefer digital downloads you have to purchase a separate microSD card (yes I do know about large capacity cards).

You also have to consider that the Switches hardware is weaker against the PS4 and XB1 (base models) not only in CPU but in memory (4GB compared to 8GB) so more computing intensive games will result in poorer ports or not at all.

Sure the Switch will continue to sell but don't expect Wii sales especially since there are about two to three years to go before the next generation of consoles will appear on the market.

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DrJones3117d ago

Lol, the japanese disagree

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Heart-hat-ack3117d ago

As long as Nintendo are releasing titles it'll be fine.

Protagonist3117d ago

Ahh yes the "it'll be fine" mantra... did not work out for the Wii U did it?

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vergilxx33117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

Right ?

And it's not like Switch is doing so well either switch sold 10m in 2017, ps4 sold 17m and it's in what 4th year now ?

And I haven't seen any proper 3rd party announcements in months now except Bayonetta , but that's more of a Nintendo thing now

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Heart-hat-ack3117d ago

With respect, you're reading way too much into my comment. It's a very short sentence,it's intention was to suggest that I believe Nintendo first party games will maintain enough sales for the switch to remain viable. I wasn't making comparisons to other consoles in terms of sales numbers or quality of software. I really don't care how many PS4's are sold, or how quickly they sold them. And I have no need of mantra's, at least not in terms of video games,which are essentially toys.

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DrJones3117d ago

No. It need third party as well to draw in non Nintendo fanboys

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Segata3117d ago

Chick in the thumbnail is hot. Whatever this clickbait garbage is, not worth a click or a post with more effort than this one.

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mercyblades3117d ago

I THINK that is... Emma Dumont.

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Segata3117d ago

Never heard of her.

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Theyellowflash303117d ago

Clickbait.

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michellelynn09763117d ago

Click bait. Not gonna do it. The Switch is not gonna slow down.

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TheOttomatic913117d ago

Possibly, Ninty has been largely successful this year due to BOTW and Odyssey, I’m not sure what they have in store for 2018 Prime 4 only had a logo and the Pokémon “announcement” didn’t even have that.

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MADGameR3117d ago

We all know the PS4's going to crush this kiddy handheld for a 2nd year straight.

_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

Likely

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Segata3117d ago

nice b8 m8

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juegosmajicos3117d ago

There's probably a Pokemon Pearl/Diamond remake this year for Switch, as preparation for the next main entry on 2019. There's Dragon Quest XI, Metroid Prime 4, probably some Yokai Watch, maybe Retro's next game, a mainline Animal Crossing, Smash Bros, Fire Emblem, Shin Megami Tensei, Bayonetta, and who knows what else.

You guys gotta get it through your heads, the Switch is not just a Wii U successor, its a 3DS successor. It's going to continue to sell like hotcakes for years. And when it slows down, they'll revamp the hardware with an "XL", "mini", or "Pro" version of the hardware, just like they've done with every portable system they've ever made (Game Boy Color, GBA SP, DSi, New 3DS XL), and bundle it with Pokemon and laugh all the way to the bank.

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FallenAngel19843117d ago

Could this website stop posting clickbaity articles

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bumbleforce3117d ago

I think 2018 will see it slow down. No major adult games. No major third part support. No Zelda or mario.matroid won't be 2018. I know media likes to make it seem like this thing is sold out everywhere but I see it stocked everywhere. 2019 will he better for them

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tontontam03117d ago

If they release a separate 3ds successor it will burst.

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kneon3117d ago

I can't see that happening. They must know the handheld market will never recover to it's glory days, adding yet another product would just cause confusion.

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_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

Likely.

But I don't believe they're going to release any successor to the 3 DS I actually believe this is the successor to their handheld Portables.

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CBaoth3117d ago

I could see a revision down the road though where Nintendo loses the joycons, slightly shrinks the screen and releases it as the Switch mini for $199. Like they did with the 2DS

_-EDMIX-_3117d ago

@CBaoth- oh I do too, easily, but I simply see those as revisions like you stated and not really other platforms with their own games.

I could see Switch mini with no removable joycons, I could see a larger one, I could see one without the dock etc I agree, just like we saw from GBA, DS, 3DS, I'm expecting lots of revisions.

Great point on 2DS too.

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DrJones3117d ago

Lol, what a stupid idea

Lightsbane3117d ago

Stupid or not, I'd buy it.

I'm still waiting for the portable-only version. I have no interest in docking this thing.

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Arty843117d ago

the initial boom will stop in 2018 way too many games that wont be available on it and some of its big brands just spent themselves so given Nintys history it will be another 2-3 years until the next zelda , mario etc

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3-4-53117d ago

Pokemon is the best selling IP so once that launches it will sell a ton.

3rd party devs have bought in and their games will be showing up in 2018,2019,2020 for sure.

Smash Brothers, Yoshi, Kirby, Luigi game, Mario Kart for Switch.

The Mario kart game was a port, so Switch will get it's own. Botw was a port kind of and they are working on another LoZ game as well.

We are still getting a full Fire Emblem game as well.

Switch has the potential to sell like the PS4 + 3DS combined.

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Sirk7x3117d ago

I'd like to burst in her bubble, if ya know what I mean lol

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Xenophon_York3117d ago

Nope. (Really don't need an article to discuss this topic.)

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DialgaMarine3117d ago

My only concern is that Nintendo will attempt to use multiplats again as a means to cover their release schedule while games like MP4 and Pokemon get more development, like they did with Wii U. Problem is, Nintendo devices are simply not multiplat machines, and that will put a damper on the sales until the console is able to pick up again.

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Tross3117d ago

Well, unlike the Wii where its success was built primarily on a fad, I think the Switch will continue to do well even after the hype dies down as it's built on a gimmick that's actually relevant to core gaming. The whole console/handheld hybrid idea is actually a great one as it can not only potentially function as the best legacy system Nintendo's ever had once they roll out their VC, but it's the most powerful handheld that can also play like a console when at home. Also, handhelds are where the majority of Nintendo's success has come from in the past couple gens, and they've always been the kind of the dedicated handheld market. Worry not, I think Nintendo has thoroughly thought this one through. It won't be just a year or two of success before becoming a ghost platform.

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Bronxs153117d ago

This is the stupidest sounding thing I’ve heard all week. Switch, bubble ,? What is this the housing market?

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Cobra9513117d ago

The term "bubble" doesn't apply here at all. If it did, then when it burst, the system would magically disappear from most buyers' homes. Some of these click-craving sites crack me up.

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bluefox7553117d ago

Nintendo does have a knack for starting trends that nosedive in popularity.

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chris2353117d ago

i sure do hope so. but i guess too many people like subpar stuff.

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Indigon3117d ago

The Switch will continue to do well but not PS4 well.

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SR3883117d ago

Ninty owned 2017, this is true... 2018 I doubt win unless something huge happens, we know about bayonetta 3 now, Metroid I can't wait for... Like another 500 eshop games lol and loads of new shit that we could hear about in January or E3

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jc123117d ago

Yes...it will. Nintendo always makes gimmicky systems...look what happened to the Wii - that thing fizzled pretty quickly.

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Mr_Writer853117d ago

I'm primarily a PS4 player..
The Xbox has finally hit the price point where I don't mind paying for a 2nd hand console for the handful of games I can't play on PS4.

Then I look at the Switch and think, it has less games that I want to play on Xbox, and more expensive. Yet it still seems the perfect second console to me.

I would think it's the same for many PS4/Xbox only owners. They took all the cool stuff and ideas that they had with the WiiU, cut what didn't work and improved what did.

The result is the Switch, in reality the Switch is what the WiiU should of been.

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Fist4achin3117d ago

I think the switch will do well, but I don't think it will sell quite as much as the Wii. If they bring more RPGs, they will have another sale my way.

thesoftware7303117d ago (Edited 3117d ago )

Nope, no bubble pop here! The top 5 games are on Nintendo's platform, and most of the rest is dominated by them as well. look at that Splatoon 2 go!

The Switch hardware #s are incredible!!

[3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Treasure Legend Banbaraya – Sword / Magnmum (Level-5, 12/16/17) – 208,540 (New)
[NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 133,180 (1,082,650)
[3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 119,005 (1,169,173)
[NSW] Splatoon 2 (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 70,489 (1,530,859)
[NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04,28,17) – 5,0679 (945,232)
[PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3 Publisher, 12/07/17) – 33,333 (144,408)
[PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Sega, 12/07/17) – 26,650 (158,581)
[3DS] Kirby: Battle Royale (Nintendo, 11/30/17) – 25,180 (72,528)
[PSV] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory (Bandai Namco, 12/14/17) – 24,636 (New)
[PS4] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory (Bandai Namco, 12/14/17) – 20,890 (New)
[NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 19,469 (702,460)
[3DS] Bokujou Monogatari: Futari no Mura+ (Marvelous, 12/14/17) – 15,612 (New)
[PS4] Resident Evil 7: biohazard Gold Edition Grotesque Ver. (Capcom, 12/14/17) – 14,787 (New)
[3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star (Nintendo, 11/03/17) – 13,532 (84,236)
[3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Double Pack (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 12,117 (302,266)
[NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 12/01/17) – 12,017 (129,426)
[3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo+ (Nintendo, 11/23/16) – 12,007 (318,524)
[NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo, 09/22/17) – 11,144 (150,782)
[NSW] Arms (Nintendo, 06/16/17) – 10,714 (272,206)
[NSW] Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park he Youkoso (Nippon Columbia, 12/07/17) – 10,072 (92,586)
Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)

Switch – 221,210 (164,908)
PlayStation 4 – 45,161 (40,524)
New 2DS LL – 31,653 (27,074)
New 3DS LL – 19,115 (15,059)
PlayStation 4 Pro – 17,804 (45,163)
PlayStation Vita – 9,049 (8,483)
2DS – 4,324 (3,192)
Xbox One – 2,175 (406)
New 3DS – 421 (248)
Xbox One X – 132 (75)
Wii U – 75 (70)
PlayStation 3 – 44 (48)

Read more at https://gematsu.com/2017/12...

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FernDiggidy3117d ago

What bubble? Stupid ass article.

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Ittoittosai3117d ago

Ive been saying this for a while, when the switch passes the Wii U, which wont take long if damn keeps up, then it can be considered a success. I dont consider it a home console its obviously a handheld first and a home console second. Nintendo does to their credit try different things but time will tell.

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Bleucrunch3117d ago

The need more games and better games. Nintendo cannot be the only AAA publisher making games for it. Other publishers need to be invested in the system and bring other AAA games to the consoles.

This brings about some problems for Nintendo, the first being that the console is under-powered so other better looking and more resource intensive games may not be possible on the switch so that means any version that the switch would get will be a lesser version. If I and other gamers are going to pay $65 for a game on a console for a lesser version while a better version is on another console, then logic dictates that the better version on the better console wins most of the time.

Second, Nintendo screwed up on their multiplayer feature for the console and thus makes playing with others online an arduous task. Furthermore, their logic & explanation of multiplayer being pitiful at least and patronizing at best, I do not see why other publishers would waste their time with games that have a need for multiplayer and chat functionality.

The switch will become the Wii, it will be hot when it comes out for a little while then fade away into nothingness because of a lack of third party support. Nintendo will be doomed to repeat their history if they do not change their ways with this console because it is cool, fun and has a lot of promise. This early success should not be taken for granted.

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Einhander19713117d ago

The insecure fanboys want the switch to fail, keep dreaming.

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MisterManGuy3117d ago

I don't see the Switch letting up anytime soon. Unlike the Wii, the premise of the Switch can carry the console on its own for a long period of time. People will always want home console experiences to go, whereas Motion Controls, while still novel and important, can't keep a console afloat forever on their own. This is why the Wii fizzled out in its last few years, Nintendo just didn't evolve the concept. Nintendo has deliberately set up the Switch to last of a very long time if you look at its design closely.

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WelkinCole3116d ago

Bubble or not. I am loving my switch. Bought it on launch and I have not been disappointed. It really is a great second console to my PS4.

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FancyMudkip3115d ago

The term "bubble" is invalid at this very point. Certainly a click-bait article that shouldn't exist.

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michellelynn09763111d ago

The Switch will not slow down, it will be the big competitor to the ps4. Nintendo has new ips for next year, plus Animal Corssing, Fire Emblem, Yoshi, Kirby, SMT5, new Tales game, Project Octopath Traveler, Travis Touchdown and more from third parties. And you can downvote all the people saying the truth that the third party suppprt is going up, but it doesn't make them wrong.