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NEWS: Nintendo CEO: Switch Expected to Move 2 Million Units in 1st Month


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LUNI_TUNZ



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:08 pm Reply with quote
2 Million? That seems like a low number.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:12 pm Reply with quote
They're not having their initial release around a big shopping cycle so I'd say it's wise to be more conservative with sales estimates compared to other console initial sales
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:16 pm Reply with quote
Definitely not going to happen.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:28 pm Reply with quote
LUNI_TUNZ wrote:
2 Million? That seems like a low number.


Well, Nvidia seems to be implying the GPU of the Switch will be using the Pascal Architecture, perhaps the shortage of Pascal GPUs has something to do with that (or maybe that's why there was a shortage in the first place). Just a thought, no confirmation or anything.

Though Megiddo has a good point as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:46 pm Reply with quote
It's also worth noting that "shipped" and "sold" aren't synonymous.
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It simultaneously seems like the number is too low/high. Maybe this is Nintendos way of saying "Please buy it this time, pretty please". But I won't. They're release cycles are too short for my tastes. It's obvious they don't go after high end graphics, so why update the console at all? I'd still buy Game Cube games. Or Snes. But I'll be damned to buy another console and then only get about six years of support before it's basically obsolete. They should go back to what they did with the original Game Boy. Introduced 1989 and succeeded in 1998 if you count the Game Boy Color, which I don't, since it was crap. And succeeded in 2001 by the GBA. 12 years.

Upgrading the console without updating the graphics to par feels just like they cheat me. I get all the drawbacks of having to buy a new system without any of the benefits of shiny new graphics. (Instead Nintendo delivers stupid gimmicks which nobody can figure out how to make use of.)
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LUNI_TUNZ



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:00 pm Reply with quote
While I realize they're not selling around the Holiday season, 2 Million just still felt like a relatively low number, I mean, I guess they don't want to shoot too high and not meet expectations, also, if I read this correctly, no location was specified so I assumed they meant 2 million globally.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:10 pm Reply with quote
Questions of a drop in quality in handheld mode aside, I honestly don't see the appeal of the Switch at this point in time. While it does make it more convenient to play, I personally see no immediate compelling reason to get it. While the Wii might be gimmicky, it had something new to offer in terms of a gaming experience that you couldn't get anywhere else. In fact, that's one of the reasons I'm saving up for a PS4 and PSVR.

Hopefully, the games for the Switch will be compelling enough to make me want one eventually.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:30 pm Reply with quote
If that's 2 million worldwide, then I could believe it. Which does sound incredibly low compared to the numbers the Xbox One and PS4. I guess Nitendo is resigning to fact that they have a niche market and they aren't going to be able to compete with Sony or Microsoft. Which is probably for the best. As long as they aren't operating at a loss, they should just stick to satisfying that niche.

I remember when I was growing up the console war was between Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube. I guess it was the Wii and broke Nitendo away from the other two. Now the main console war is down to just two systems. Luckily, it seems like neither one will be going away anytime soon. As much as PS4 and Xbox One fanboys love to hate on the other console, having both be competitive is best for the gaming industry. You don't want just one console with the monopoly. That's not good for anyone.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:00 pm Reply with quote
Whatever your opinion of the console/portable is, no traditional company such as Nintendo would ever predict loss publicly before release... this is a statement for shareholders.

But they'll probably be able to move at least that much. Profitability prediction aside, that's still a conservative, relatively low number... the Wii U sold more in it's first month worldwide, if I'm not mistaken. Closer to 3 million units.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:02 pm Reply with quote
I'll definitely be buying one of those units when it releases. I can't wait for the new version of Splatoon to release, and the Switch version of Smash. So long as those two games are on the console, I'll be there.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:26 pm Reply with quote
Assuming this is international numbers, I'd say that it's possible.

That said, I think it depends on price point but also launch titles. We can already assume a couple basics (Mii-esque title showing off capability of console, Mario titles, etc) and perhaps a port of another title (Zelda or w/e) plus one or two new games. For me, I think it'll mainly depend on title selection at launch since I assume price point will be on par or lower than WiiU launch.

Edit: The one thing I'm surprised at (or not) is the lack of backwards compatibility of neither the WiiU nor the 3DS. But I suppose they want to launch this into another generation of Nintendo consoles.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:54 pm Reply with quote
Haha 2 millions.... oh wait they're serious, let me laugh even harder.

Joke aside, like someone said this is shipping number, ie the console can literally sell 0 unit but they could still ship 2 millions, this is a statement about manufacture process and not about sales numbers.

I doubt they'll hit 2 millions tbh, its not holiday season and there not riding on the coattail of the wii which was a massive success (the fad was mostly done at that point, but there were probably some people who still brought it for the name alone). Then there's all the people who were burned on the wii U, I doubt they'll buy it day one.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:36 pm Reply with quote
2 million is a bit of a low number, but better safe than sorry. If the Nintendo Switch has a big library of first and third-party titles, it stands a good chance.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:48 pm Reply with quote
0nsen wrote:
It simultaneously seems like the number is too low/high. Maybe this is Nintendos way of saying "Please buy it this time, pretty please". But I won't. They're release cycles are too short for my tastes. It's obvious they don't go after high end graphics, so why update the console at all? I'd still buy Game Cube games. Or Snes. But I'll be damned to buy another console and then only get about six years of support before it's basically obsolete. They should go back to what they did with the original Game Boy. Introduced 1989 and succeeded in 1998 if you count the Game Boy Color, which I don't, since it was crap. And succeeded in 2001 by the GBA. 12 years.

Upgrading the console without updating the graphics to par feels just like they cheat me. I get all the drawbacks of having to buy a new system without any of the benefits of shiny new graphics. (Instead Nintendo delivers stupid gimmicks which nobody can figure out how to make use of.)


Maybe if you actually buy the console before they announce the next one you'd have more than 6 months of support. You said you'd still buy GameCube games, yet the GameCube had the shortest lifespan (5 years) until the Wii U (4.5 years). You want them to update the graphics, but then say you'd rather they not update a system for 10+ years like back in the NES and Gameboy days. Make up your mind.

Here's a surprise, they DO update the graphics every generation. The GameCube to Wii was the smallest jump but even then it was a noticeable difference. I'd argue that a new console that does nothing more than update its graphics to be the cheap way out. Anyone can figure out how to put shiny new piece of hardware together, it's how you upgrade PCs. It takes actual creativity to try and invent new ways to play games and I appreciate that from Nintendo.
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