Re:Legend of Zelda game sells 10M copies in three days
by turbo_fart on Thursday May 18, 2023 @11:08AM
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We just need a much more powerful switch that is 100% backwards compatible
Re:Legend of Zelda game sells 10M copies in three days
by yamtaddle on Thursday May 18, 2023 @02:15PM
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This'd be a day-one purchase for us.
Emphasis on the backwards compatibility. I'll wait 2-3 years if that's not there.
Re:Legend of Zelda game sells 10M copies in three days
by jstarfish on Thursday May 18, 2023 @12:23PM
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I'm expecting Virtual Boy 2.
Nintendo is not willing to lead the charge this time around (leave that to fools like Zuck) so they'll just wait to see which parts work and expand that.
Re:Legend of Zelda game sells 10M copies in three days
by etempleton on Thursday May 18, 2023 @11:13PM
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The next console will be a follow up to the Switch. It probably has some kind of added gimmick, but I think the form factor will largely stay the same.
When Nintendo has a hit console they try to extend and expand on the idea for their next console and even the naming is typically very similar:
NES -> SNES
GB -> GBC
DS -> 3DS
Wii -> WiiU
When they have a flop they usually pivot hard, which is how we got the Wii. Hopefully they can avoid the terrible naming of the WiiU. I remember at the time a lot of confusion regarding if it was just an a tablet accessory for the Wii.
I think a Switch 2 is likely from Nintendo, but they are also likely to release some other idea. Nintendo console releases are highly variable. They have had a lot of major hits. They've had some flops. They are just making hay while the sun shines, and delaying a console release that might change the weather. I do wonder how many bad console releases Nintendo can get away with. I also am beginning to worry they don't have a great console concept prepared for the next generation.