The Switch is a potential all-in-one device and Nintendo needs to realise it

Nintendo’s design philosophy of unique innovation has resulted in its presentation of each of its gaming systems as very distinct. Nintendo has traditionally placed a lot of emphasis on continually reinventing the physical aspect of the user’s interface with its games. With the introduction of the Nintendo Switch last March, however, it is time for them to stop reinventing the wheel.

[PhoenixUp]

Nintendo doesn't seem all that invested in adding multimedia features to Switch unfortunately, nor do they seem aggressive in adding gaming features that its competitors have

[EddieNX]

Really is a missed opportunity. But also I kind of like the fact that they're just focused on games.

[porkChop]

It could use some stuff like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. Other than that though, it just needs to focus on games.

[_-EDMIX-_]

But the game developers are not the ones that are making the applications that is a completely different part of the company.

I think it's something they need to strongly consider because I could see a lot of people buying this over the iPad if it has Netflix Amazon Prime YouTube Facebook etc

Trust me I've seen the data and an absolutely astounding amount of user who own iPads simply use it for multimedia task there's not really that much people were buying that tablet that are really purchasing it for exclusive application to iPad.

I mean you're talking about the possibility of being able to buy a tablet for cheaper that also functions as a real game system as well as being able to have the Comforts of YouTube Netflix Amazon Prime what have you.

I'm not disagreeing that they should focus on games, but focusing on applications does not actually mean they cannot focus on games because the two areas are completely separate from each other you're not talking about a game developer developing a Netflix application.

If the Nintendo switch is going to be the future of Nintendo going forward which I personally believe it really should be, I believe they need to start putting plans into motion to be extremely consistent and releasing multimedia features to get consumers buying the device in a casual nature

I'm already going to buy a Nintendo switch but if I wasn't I would definitely see it having those applications as a big reason to buy Nintendo switch over and iPad

I'm looking to buy a new tablet now, owning a Nintendo switch that does all those applications would actually be worth more money to me then buying another tablet that clearly would not be able to play games anywhere near the degree of the switch

I think you're grossly underestimated the casual appeal of those applications.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I'll reserve my opinion on the second part of your opinion until I've seen what Nintendo's new online service offers.

That said, aside from an internet browser which it really should have, I'm not that concerned about having multimedia features on it.
It's just more stuff to take room in place of games, and to me the games are more important.
I have a computer and other electronics for my very rare Netflix needs.
Speaking of which, ironically, there was a report out there not too long ago that there's a Netflix app ready to go, and they're just waiting for Nintendo's say-so.
My guess is towards the end of this year or a month or two after New Years, they'll announce something regarding that.

[chris235]

"nintendo" and "needs to" in the same sentence is no good

[TheManicCoder]

I don't blame them for not focusing on multimedia services, for now. I believe they are more focused on making the user experience as far as gaming goes as best they can. We live in a world where many people (notice, said many not all) have multiple devices that do these things anyways. Sure, it's a "nice to have" feature, but don't necessarily find it mandatory unless you're one of those few who exclusively rely on just one device for everything.

[xPhearR3dx]

Agreed. My Switch doesn't have a signal like my phone. If I want to watch videos and stuff, I'll use that. I'm not against it. I'm sure I'd use it eventually, but I agree. There's no point in really focusing on that when there's no connection aside from Wifi and most people already own multiple devices that do said things as you said.

[FallenAngel1984]

Nintendo doesn't make all in one devices. They make ancillary systems that pretty much require you to have another device to use basic features

[_-EDMIX-_]

This.

I still don't understand the bad choices that this company has made over the years.

I believe one of the biggest things Nintendo should have focused on with creating the switch was making an online component that was comparable to PlayStation Network and Xbox live in Steam

I also believe their next focus should have been making sure those multimedia applications worked on the device to be able to sell it to the Casual Base.

I would argue more people would want a tablet that is able to play these type of games while also being able to play the biggest applications that are played on phones and tablets.

I don't see the lack of those multimedia applications as a positive as I'm not sure how that's helping the company losing sales.

I don't see how I'm not having a competent online is helping this company either as all that is doing is resulting in lack of trust and again loss of sales

I think they're next system by default needs to come out of the gate running with real online and from their forward they're going to need to be able to consistently do that so consumers have a trust that when they buy the damn system it's online actually works and functions

The same with the multimedia applications.

All this does is help Nintendo and I'm still not necessarily sure why anyone would even argue against such a thing

As if its absence is somehow helping this company...

[septemberindecember]

Can you, for once in your life, make something succinct!

[Razzer]

For some features, yes, but not all. The whole cell phone requirement for chat is silly, but that is not the case across the board. For just playing games, you have all you need.

Having said that, the lack of app functionality is ridiculous. Like Edmix said, all the functionality is there for Switch to be a full-fledged tablet, but Nintendo is being stupid about it.