Nintendo on the importance of year two for Switch, prolonging the system's lifecycle, more

The lifecycle of Switch was a prominent topic discussed during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. President Tatsumi Kimishima, managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, and Shigeru Miyamoto weighed in on year two and the system’s future in general. Kimishima once again spoke about the importance of year two.

[LemyAtom]

I went from watching at the sidelines, to wanting a Switch, to having to have a Switch and to getting a Switch within 6 months. I haven't played my PS4 since and I have a huge backlog already thanks to some amazing Indies. Nintendo needs some decent AAA this year to keep the ball rolling but I'm pretty sure they will do it.

[The 10th Rider]

It's insane the turnaround Nintendo has had. I know only 2 people who own Wii U's and 3 teens/adults that own 3DS's. I already know 6 other teens/adults that own Switches and the device isn't even a year old. Right now it's a bit expensive to really break into the younger market that the 3DS also has, but when the Switch's price drops it's going to start pulling some incredible numbers.

[solderman]

The Nintendo Switch doesn't need new games to keep the ball rolling. The gaming press have already decided that Nintendo is now the baby face and Sony is the heel. Next generation they'll probably build up Microsoft's next console in an unwarranted fashion.

[Protagonist]

Haha yeah that is the truth.

[Old McGroin]

No need to be such a salty troll.

[FancyMudkip]

Do you need tissues to blow your nose? Cheer up, man. Life isn't perfect just because a platform you loathe is selling so well.

[Prince_TFK]

I think it is the insecured people like you who think like that, not the press. The press gain nothing by kissing Nintendo’s a** and hating on Sony.

[Brugal]

I have a Switch and I feel like it’s the perfect complement to the PS4. I couldn’t be happier having both systems. I have a ton of games to play on the PS4 and I can take Mario to go on a plane or a cofee shop. It’s the first time I own multiple consoles in a very long time and it’s pretty darn cool.

[BadElf]

True. I love it. I also have the One X, and it's just a beautiful thing to have all 3. Ni no kuni 2 will get me going hard with the ps4 again! Can't wait

[PlayStation_5]

The Switch has actually been the perfect compliment to my PS Vita. I even store them side-by-side in the same large camera bag. Obviously it was worth getting the Switch just for the Nintendo first-party exclusives alone, but the portable aspect was the main reason why I bought it. The Switch already has a ton of great 3rd party AAA and Indie games that unfortunately were never released on PS Vita. I'm happy I can finally play all those games on the go... : )

[Einhander1971]

Well it's probably Microsofts turn next gen, the 360 was the darling of the games industry. They tried there best to kill ps3 with so much negative press. Personally never liked the 360 much, the ps3 was the better system.

[Segata]

360 came up in 3rd place bro.

[BadElf]

I hope they have a lot planned

[Officialxandr]

Online is the thing they need to work on the most. The games are there, but the online infrastructure isn't.

[Segata]

September.

[InKnight7s]

Nintendo need clear plans and create stable foundation and rush browser, apps, stream services because its tablet and console and that alone would boost the sales as much as releasing major exclusives.