For now there is no version of Shenmue 3 planned for Switch

In recent times many video games are adding to the success of a video game that is sweeping sales, and is that analysts believe that Nintendo Switch would reach 200 million units sold worldwide. The last one that could be added to your catalog? A Shenmue III to which fans request a version for Nintendo Switch.

[PhoenixUp]

“analysts believe that Nintendo Switch would reach 200 million units sold worldwide”

Wait hold up. Does anybody really believe that could happen

[Neonridr]

I don't think we will ever see a piece of hardware sell that many units. The PS2 and DS were sort of freaks of their times.

[TheOttomatic91]

No

[The 10th Rider]

There were some analysts that mentioned that.

While *I* do not think that it will happen and I would be absolutely amazed if it did, I don't think it's quite as crazy impossible as people are making it out to be. Highly improbable? Definitely.

The analysts who predicted that are probably counting on the Switch continuing to beat out previous Nintendo consoles in Europe, which has previously been Nintendo's weakest market, the Switch monopolizing the Japanese market, a seven year lifespan, and a huge launch in China.

Personally I think the first two are likely . . . but a seven year lifespan and successful Chinese launch are questionable and without China there's no way any console will hit 200 million.

If any console maker stands a chance in China under the current censorship laws, it'd be Nintendo. The PS4 launched there but it only has like 50 titles available because the censorship is so strict. Nintendo has the benefit that the Switch is a mobile device, which should be more appealing to the Chinese market, and most first-party Nintendo games could likely slip by censors with minimal changes.

Even so, I think the odds of a successful launch in China are slim and without that it probably won't get far past 100 million.

EDIT: To make absolutely clear, I DO NOT think the Switch will get anywhere close to 200 million, I'm just trying to lay out some likely reasons as to why an analyst predicted that.

[Segata]

No chance even PS4 makes it let alone Switch and at this pace PS4 and Switch will no doubt hit 100 mill but not 200 by any stretch. As someone said DS and PS4 were freak things that will likely never happen again.

[DigitalRaptor]

Ummm... it's pretty obvious.

There was never any indication that it was coming and all this is, is Yu Suzuki confirming the obvious. If it does though, that would be fantastic, but I couldn't imagine this coming to a platform without its prequels so I hope they remaster the first 2 for Switch as well. Playing Shenmue on the go... whew!

[Avengerz43]

Extremely disappointing I would love to have this on my switch. I'd love to have the first 2 remastered for switch too.

[Scatpants]

That's ok no one is going to buy it anyway.

[SurgicalMenace]

Right. Seeing that people have been waiting for this sequel for ages, because you said it it just has to be true. What if it were on the Switch, would your sentiments change? If so, that is very telling. It's as though, the Nintendo community has developed a very entitled nature to them. Why would it come to the Switch, when none of his other games have every graced a Nintendo console. Why would he change his mind now?

[SegaGamer]

Well, technically it's already been bought by a lot of people. A lot of people donated more than enough to get a copy of the game.

[TheOttomatic91]

I guess that means it will be a graphical showcase, or at least I hope so.

[Sm00thNinja]

I don't know how you came to that conclusion

[Segata]

It's using UE4. UE4 is native to Switch and easy to port but that's not why this isn't coming to Switch.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Those faces have been giving me nightmares. I need an updated trailer.

[OpenGL]

I have a hard time getting excited for a new Shenmue in a world where Yakuza exists. I actually played the original on the Dreamcast when it came out but that was almost 20 years ago. The things people were impressed with back then are commonplace in games now.

[SegaGamer]

This comment is a bit ridiculous. You're basically saying that you can't get excited for games that have slight similarities to games you have already played.

If this is you attitude towards games then you must have a very limited library of games.

[OpenGL]

I own more than 50 physical current gen games and have every current gen console, as well as a gaming PC.

This sequel only exists due to a kickstarter and everything that has been released so far is demonstrative of a game nowhere near completion. It will be a huge surprise if this game is ever finished properly. PS4 owners would be better served buying Yakuza 6 and not pinning their hopes on a kickstarter that can't even settle on what models will be in the final game. I played Shenmue when it came out and still own my original copy, this series should have stayed dead.

[SegaGamer]

But Yakuza ISN'T Shenmue. It has slight similarities but they are not the same game. It's like comparing Saints Row to Grand Theft Auto. Just because one exists, it doesn't mean the other can't be enjoyed too.

Shenmue 3 can look and play exactly the same as it did on the Dreamcast as far as i'm concerned. I would still take it.

[Segata]

I never expected it to. PS4 disc copy will suffice.

[StormSnooper]

I just want to play it. Don’t care what it’s on.