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kakarott said:
Hope this isn't true

Nintendo Switch 2 release date now Q1 2025 - reports

UPDATE 8.45pm UK: Eurogamer sources can now corroboate the earlier reports that the Switch 2, once destined for release…
www.eurogamer.net
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Hope it isn't true in what way, that you'd rather it was this year?

Haven't really thought about when I'd pick up a Switch 2 until now and I don't think I'm a day one purchaser despite my Nintendo fanboyism. Unless there's a really enticing deal I'm happy to wait it out for a special edition that takes my fancy further down the line. Based on that a slip to Q1 next year doesn't really impact me much.

This isn't a comment on you wanting it sooner at all by the way, just thought it was interesting it got me thinking about my own wants.
 
steve5424 said:
Why do you hope that?

The Switch is still selling well and still has a number of games coming out this year. No need for them to hurry out the next console.
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Looks like their post got us both thinking. I can totally see it from Kakarott's side though, if you've had one since release and played everything you want to play on it then it certainly makes sense to want a new improved experience. Look how far mobile processors have come along in recent years and think what Nintendo could do on a new chip...
 
Yeah, there is still plenty of money to be wrung from the Switch. Can't wait for the next one though. We will finally get a new MK game, next 3D mario, perhaps even MP4!11!!
 
fez said:
Yeah, there is still plenty of money to be wrung from the Switch. Can't wait for the next one though. We will finally get a new MK game, next 3D mario, perhaps even MP4!11!!
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I think all 3 of these are very likely within the first year of the new console's arrival.

As for the rumours saying the Switch 2 is delayed until 2025 - I really hope not otherwise it's going to be a lean year for Nintendo. If the rumours are true, I wonder what has caused the delay ? Nintendo deliberately extending the lifespan of the original Switch in the vain hope it becomes the best selling console of all time ? ( it's already the top selling console ever in Japan ). Or is it because some of the games they wanted to release on launch of the new console have hit some development issues ?
 
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xaldub said:
I think all 3 of these are very likely within the first year of the new console's arrival.

As for the rumours saying the Switch 2 is delayed until 2025 - I really hope not otherwise it's going to be a lean year for Nintendo. If the rumours are true, I wonder what has caused the delay ? Nintendo deliberately extending the lifespan of the original Switch in the vain hope it becomes the best selling console of all time ? ( it's already the top selling console ever in Japan ). Or is it because some of the games they wanted to release on launch of the new console have hit some development issues ?
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I think its far simpler than that. The Switch is still making them silly money with little requirement for them to do anything special. I reckon they have had the next MK game done for years at this point. Same for the next 3D mario. MP4, who knows. The longer they leave it, the cheaper the tech inside the Switch 2 will become and all it will do is delay a really bumper year for them.
 
fez said:
I think its far simpler than that. The Switch is still making them silly money with little requirement for them to do anything special. I reckon they have had the next MK game done for years at this point. Same for the next 3D mario. MP4, who knows. The longer they leave it, the cheaper the tech inside the Switch 2 will become and all it will do is delay a really bumper year for them.
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This - they've zero need to rush out anything its still selling well; in November it only sold about 10,000 units less than the Series X did.
There's zero competition at this point in the handheld market with no new looming Playstation Portable or an Xbox Mobile; etc
Before someone shouts "Steam Deck" - its not a real competitor, most Switch owners just want to stick in a cart and turn on a game, not spend time tweaking settings, etc - also Steam Deck sales are tiny v sales of the Switch (Less than 5 million v 140 million).

I don't mind them holding off but yeah quiet year game wise possibly
 
Bought Mario and Rabbids Sparks of Hope in a black Friday deal, just completed it today. Really enjoyed it, nice no pressure game, could pick it up and have a few battles any time. Well worth the money I paid, now on to Mario Wonder.
 
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