▲ 417 ▼ Nintendo Switch 2 finally officially revealed (venturebeat.com) submitted 2 years ago by ampersandrew@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world 248 comments fedilink hide all child comments A Direct is announced for April 2nd to cover the games.
[–] uninvitedguest@lemmy.ca 157 points 2 years ago (7 children) So much for Nintendo's previous naming conventions. I was really hoping for the New Super Nintendo Switch U. permalink fedilink source hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] caut_R@lemmy.world 57 points 2 years ago* (4 children) They wanna make it very clear that this is their best-selling console ever but better, I would‘ve been surprised if they didn‘t just slap a 2 on it. There‘s so much riding on this for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 50 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm sure it was considered, but a console nicknamed SS was probably ruled out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 31 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent [–] caut_R@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, I get that, I was just trying to say that the above is probably their reasoning in my mind. They‘re scared shitless to fuck the transition up, calling it „The Stuff You Guys Loved 2.0“ is the lowest risk move. I like your Super Switch though lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent [–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago nintendo switch advanced sp permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Nintendo Vers permalink fedilink source parent [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus it's an actual straight upgrade, what with backwards compatibility and all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Partial backwards compatibility, based on their asterisk, at least. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rbits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's probably only referring to games like labo and ring fit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent [–] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I think that's still the DS. The Switch got close, but didn't beat it, and now that attention is on the Switch2, it probably won't. permalink fedilink source parent [–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well they did just slap a 3 onto the DS permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago And then called the second gen 3DS the "New 3DS". permalink fedilink source parent [–] someguy3@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) Super Nintendo Switch 128 Dodecahedron V. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CommissarVulpin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) & Knuckles permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Hyphlosion@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Devorlon@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) They got scared after what happened with the Wii U. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) The new 3ds was very confusing too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, everyone always brings up the Wii U but the whole "New" 3DS situation was even less clear if you ask me permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Then you add in the 2DS which came out after the 3DS. permalink fedilink source parent [–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 6 points 2 years ago ...Cube 128 permalink fedilink source parent [–] Sylence@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) I was hoping for the Swiitch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago I'll be waiting for the swivtch permalink fedilink source parent [–] samus12345@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) It occurred to me that this is the first time Nintendo has ever not used some new weird naming convention for a successor console. Just 2. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Threeme2189@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago I'd buy a Nintendo Switchety-Four in a heartbeat permalink fedilink source parent [+] Hyphlosion@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] caut_R@lemmy.world 57 points 2 years ago* (4 children) They wanna make it very clear that this is their best-selling console ever but better, I would‘ve been surprised if they didn‘t just slap a 2 on it. There‘s so much riding on this for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 50 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm sure it was considered, but a console nicknamed SS was probably ruled out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 31 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent [–] caut_R@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, I get that, I was just trying to say that the above is probably their reasoning in my mind. They‘re scared shitless to fuck the transition up, calling it „The Stuff You Guys Loved 2.0“ is the lowest risk move. I like your Super Switch though lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent [–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago nintendo switch advanced sp permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Nintendo Vers permalink fedilink source parent [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus it's an actual straight upgrade, what with backwards compatibility and all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Partial backwards compatibility, based on their asterisk, at least. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rbits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's probably only referring to games like labo and ring fit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent [–] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I think that's still the DS. The Switch got close, but didn't beat it, and now that attention is on the Switch2, it probably won't. permalink fedilink source parent [–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well they did just slap a 3 onto the DS permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago And then called the second gen 3DS the "New 3DS". permalink fedilink source parent
[+] smeg@feddit.uk 50 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm sure it was considered, but a console nicknamed SS was probably ruled out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 31 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent [–] caut_R@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, I get that, I was just trying to say that the above is probably their reasoning in my mind. They‘re scared shitless to fuck the transition up, calling it „The Stuff You Guys Loved 2.0“ is the lowest risk move. I like your Super Switch though lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent [–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago nintendo switch advanced sp permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Nintendo Vers permalink fedilink source parent
[–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm sure it was considered, but a console nicknamed SS was probably ruled out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 31 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] smeg@feddit.uk 31 points 2 years ago (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent [–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent [–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hmmm what about the Sega MASTER system? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago You mean the company known for titles like Sega Bass Fishing and Virtua Cop? Whose company color is blue? Yeah, they're not even subtle. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago To be fair, it wasn't especially popular with anyone. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago I think you’d be surprised, Hitler The Dolphin was one of the best selling games of the era permalink fedilink source parent
[–] runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago I'd forgotten about the Sega Saturn. My only Sega console was the Genesis. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] caut_R@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, I get that, I was just trying to say that the above is probably their reasoning in my mind. They‘re scared shitless to fuck the transition up, calling it „The Stuff You Guys Loved 2.0“ is the lowest risk move. I like your Super Switch though lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Don't worry, I'm reading your sarcasm. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago nintendo switch advanced sp permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus it's an actual straight upgrade, what with backwards compatibility and all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zorque@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Partial backwards compatibility, based on their asterisk, at least. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rbits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's probably only referring to games like labo and ring fit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Partial backwards compatibility, based on their asterisk, at least. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rbits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's probably only referring to games like labo and ring fit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rbits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's probably only referring to games like labo and ring fit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Yeah it's going to be the same as PS4 on PS5. The disclaimer is on every game. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I think that's still the DS. The Switch got close, but didn't beat it, and now that attention is on the Switch2, it probably won't. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well they did just slap a 3 onto the DS permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago And then called the second gen 3DS the "New 3DS". permalink fedilink source parent
[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago And then called the second gen 3DS the "New 3DS". permalink fedilink source parent
[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) Super Nintendo Switch 128 Dodecahedron V. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CommissarVulpin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) & Knuckles permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Hyphlosion@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CommissarVulpin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) & Knuckles permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Hyphlosion@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
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[–] Devorlon@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) They got scared after what happened with the Wii U. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) The new 3ds was very confusing too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, everyone always brings up the Wii U but the whole "New" 3DS situation was even less clear if you ask me permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Then you add in the 2DS which came out after the 3DS. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) The new 3ds was very confusing too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, everyone always brings up the Wii U but the whole "New" 3DS situation was even less clear if you ask me permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Then you add in the 2DS which came out after the 3DS. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah, everyone always brings up the Wii U but the whole "New" 3DS situation was even less clear if you ask me permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Then you add in the 2DS which came out after the 3DS. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Then you add in the 2DS which came out after the 3DS. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sylence@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) I was hoping for the Swiitch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago I'll be waiting for the swivtch permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago I'll be waiting for the swivtch permalink fedilink source parent
[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) It occurred to me that this is the first time Nintendo has ever not used some new weird naming convention for a successor console. Just 2. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Threeme2189@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago I'd buy a Nintendo Switchety-Four in a heartbeat permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Threeme2189@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago I'd buy a Nintendo Switchety-Four in a heartbeat permalink fedilink source parent
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