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[Gambit2483]

Hybrid is the way forward for them, but Japan and Valve have nothing to do with it.

Valve is not a threat now, but if they left that market to Valve all on their own for several (5 or more) years that could change in certain regional markets.

Also Japan definitely plays a part in their push for the handheld market considering a sizeable portion of their 1st and 3rd party games are developed, published and sold in that market

 

[BlackTron]

So, would this be the first time accounts for Nintendo systems would transfer from one gen to another, instead of starting over? If so, that's definitely a good thing, though strange it took this long to do so.

It took as long as it took to switch to a subscription model for old games.

 

[Kataploom]

Again, there is always a cloud of doubt with Nintendo.

We're talking about a company that loves reselling their games to us. Having all that transfer over to the successor sounds too good to be true with them.

I do know about them saying they were inspired by the mobile system.

They've said why they want BC and it seems to make more sense to them since reselling VC games played against them.

They've said multiple times their account system is for making future hardware transitions smooth, they've said they didn't want to start building an audience all over again when a new hardware generation comes out because it gets harder for it to get an installed base

I mean, they've been pretty clear and specific in their motivations even before Switch released and it was just Project NX, I think people shouldn't fear not having BC.

But I get it, media loses their memory in order to sell news, so people think all the time it's news, actually these same news has been posted like twice last year alone.

 

[RickMasters]

If this means BC support that will be awesome. c'mon, nintendo!

 

[alucard0712_rus]

Super Nintendo Switch Entertainment System

SNSES?
Super Switch Entertainment System

 

[Gallard]

"Super Switch" would be a terrible name. It's good for one generation. But what happens when you get to the 3rd generation and beyond?

"Super Duper Switch"?
"Super Duper Ultra Switch"?

Take a page from Sony and Apple, and just use numbers. "Switch 2", "Switch 3", etc. Consumers understand that.

Look at Microsoft for what happens when you avoid numbers. You've got Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox 1, Xbox Series... They're adrift and probably spend several extra millions on marketing every generation to make sure customers aren't confused. Just stick with numbers. It works.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I love the Switch, it's my favorite console of all time, and Nintendo needs to continue the hybrid format with complete BC, otherwise I will be hugely disappointed

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Switch is too successful to leave it behind and come up with some new whacky ass console nobody asked for.

That was exactly the plan with WiiU.

 

[Kamina]

SNSES?
Super Switch Entertainment System

I like SNSES

SSES sounds like a Nazi Officer

 

[Esppiral]

Nice, so they can resell you for the 5937382th time the same game.

 

[Marvel14]

Just because you use the same account doesn't mean games will be backwards compatible.

If Nintendo charged $10 per game to transfer from Switch to the new machine, how would people feel about that?

 

[Sorcerer]

Just because you use the same account doesn't mean games will be backwards compatible.

Also Nintendo could make the digital downloads backwards compatible, but not the physical cartridges. Good chance they will half-ass this.

 

[Neff]

So, would this be the first time accounts for Nintendo systems would transfer from one gen to another, instead of starting over? If so, that's definitely a good thing, though strange it took this long to do so.

Not exactly. Wii U/3DS/Switch purchases can be made under the same account, and both 3DS and Switch could import player settings, Miis and friends from Wii U.

 

[RoadHazard]

Would be very nice if they don't invent a completely new incompatible account system yet again.

 

[Tams]

This sounds like BC might be for digital purchases only.

Hopefully they also have a solution for those of us with physical games as well.

Well, considering they can verify that you've purchased a game card for the purpose of Nintendo points, I'd guess the ability is there to do that. Though at best that would give you access to a digital copy on the next platform.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Achievements/trophies for the new console please, they could even use the Mario 1up sound effect for the unlock.

Of course, also have the ability to hide/turn them off for people who don’t like that sort of thing

 

[NeonDelta]

"Super Switch" would be a terrible name. It's good for one generation. But what happens when you get to the 3rd generation and beyond?

"Super Duper Switch"?
"Super Duper Ultra Switch"?

Take a page from Sony and Apple, and just use numbers. "Switch 2", "Switch 3", etc. Consumers understand that.

Look at Microsoft for what happens when you avoid numbers. You've got Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox 1, Xbox Series... They're adrift and probably spend several extra millions on marketing every generation to make sure customers aren't confused. Just stick with numbers. It works.

I want it to be called the Nintendo Switcheroo

 

[RoadHazard]

Well, considering they can verify that you've purchased a game card for the purpose of Nintendo points, I'd guess the ability is there to do that. Though at best that would give you access to a digital copy on the next platform.

Does that register that specific copy of the game though, or can the same copy be registered by several people?

 

[cireza]

Users will directly receive a list of all the games they can buy again on the email used to create their Nintendo account.

 

[Soodanim]

They can't deny you keeping copies of NES/SNES games between generations if they don't let you buy them in the first place

Problem solved, thanks for streaming only Nintendo

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

This isn’t really anything new. They’ve said this multiple times in the past 3-4 years. How they want everything tied to Nintendo Accounts, and a smooth transition to new hardware.

 

[EruditeHobo]

"... by using the Nintendo account..."

Think this should be worrisome to some just expecting a Switch 2.0, because who the fuck knows what Nintendo is thinking when it comes to these kinds of transitions? Switch 2.0 should be a no-brainer, but... it's Nintendo.

It took as long as it took to switch to a subscription model for old games.

Haven't we been able to play PS3 games on 3 different consoles now? Using our PSN accounts?

 

[Gobjuduck]

glad I bought most of my games digitally.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Amazing that they've cracked this cutting edge technology

 

[Arcane0ne]

Nintendo,i want achievements. Thanks.

 

[BlackTron]

Haven't we been able to play PS3 games on 3 different consoles now? Using our PSN accounts?

Um, I meant it took as long as it took to switch to a subscription model for old games for Nintendo.

And yes, these events are extremely correlated. If Nintendo had given us a persistent account system along with Virtual Console, it would mean we could finally stop paying for Super Mario World. So they took away the option to buy it at the same time we got the accounts.

 

[jshackles]

I was able to migrate my account/data from my launch Switch to my OLED Switch - it was a pretty smooth process.

I hope the move from OLED Switch to Switch 2 is just as smooth (meaning, all my games still work, previous purchases are intact, etc.)

 

[FearlessBelgian]

I'm looking forward to the next gen patch for the Xenoblade games and Zelda.

It's called remaster on Nintendo hardware or HD.

 

[Mister Wolf]

It's called remaster on Nintendo hardware or HD.

I simple patch that bumps the resolution to 1440p or higher will suffice.

 

[Wooxsvan]

goes along perfectly with their other recent statement that they are going to produce as many units as possible of their next hardware. i bet this thing prints money.

 

[Kataploom]

Again, there is always a cloud of doubt with Nintendo.

We're talking about a company that loves reselling their games to us. Having all that transfer over to the successor sounds too good to be true with them.

I do know about them saying they were inspired by the mobile system.

We're also talking about the company with best BC support ever. Literally every handheld console they released got BC with Wii and Wii U were BC with previous gen too. Hacked Wii U could even play GC games natively.

Nintendo is not strange to BC pals, the only times they ditched BC were because they were more 2 or more gens behind or because of technical limitations (like going from cartridge to discs and viceversa).

Edit: WTF an old notification prompt and I replied twice to same post lol, sry.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Nintendo Accounts will ‘help ease the transition’ to Switch’s successor, says platform holder | VGC

But the company won’t comment on reports that Switch 2 is coming in 2024…

www.videogameschronicle.com

According to VGC sources, the company has dispatched Switch 2 development kits to key partners, with a launch planned for the second half of 2024.

The platform holder also showed off tech demos for its Nintendo Switch successor behind closed doors at Gamescom in August, it’s understood.

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser refused to comment on these reports during an Inverse interview published on Friday, in which he was also asked how the company might help Switch owners move to its next platform by allowing them to take some of their previously purchased content with them.

“Well, first I can’t comment — or I won’t comment, I should say — on the rumors that are out there,” Bowser said. “But one thing we’ve done with the Switch to help with that communication and transition is the formation of the Nintendo Account.

“In the past, every device we transitioned to had a whole new account system. Creating the Nintendo Account will allow us to communicate with our players if and when we make a transition to a new platform, to help ease that process or transition.

“Our goal is to minimize the dip you typically see in the last year of one cycle and the beginning of another,” he continued. “I can’t speak to the possible features of a new platform, but the Nintendo Account is a strong basis for having that communication as we make the transition.”

 

[Marvel14]

Charge us $5-$10 to upres each of our owned Switch titles and you'll be raking in hundreds extra with each transition to the new gen.