Switch 2 coming late 2024

Second thoughts, is Metroid really big enough to launch a console on its own? TBH it doesn't have the cultural presence of, say, Mario or Zelda.

Upgraded TOTK does seem quite likely (and probably means I should hold off going back to it, before I hear if there will be one). A Mario Odyssey 2 seems likely too. I expect something Animal Crossing related, as the Switch version was massive and quite some time ago now. I recall hearing the Splatoon team were involved with a new Mario Kart game, so that could be expected at or near launch I would think. Wouldn't expect anything Pokémon seeing as Scarlet/Violet only came out fairly recently, although maybe they will do a (much needed) upgrade version. Or, they could do some spin-off game in the franchise, made by a different team, possibly another Pokémon Legends game.

Third parties I'm wondering if maybe they could be getting a fighting game or two. Big Japanese fighting game franchises have had recent releases, so wouldn't be surprised to see Tekken 8 and/or Street Fighter 6 releasing on it. MK1 Switch version was supposed to be terrible, so maybe that will get an update (although, it likely sold awfully, so maybe they won't bother).

I wonder if there is something in the Xbox announcements coming up that is making them a bit sheepish about talking about their plans, seeing as they can't talk about games coming to the Switch 2. CoD seems likely (think they already said as much with the merger), but I wouldn't be surprised by Diablo 4 and Overwatch. Maybe even Starfield.

What price we thinking here?

Mario has magic pants in this one. You can throw them at enemies, who then look confused and disgusted before attacking.

Was it really?! I always thought it was more expensive I guess the price of the OLED has affected my brain. I think 350 would be a price I'd be happy to pay.

True but I guess with the way people really bought up the OLED version it's very clear why they'll do it again.

I'm still gutted they haven't ported Wind Waker over.

I guess it depends on whether they can source OLED displays easily and cheaply for the 8 inch size that the screen is rumoured to be. Going back to LCD will sting a bit, but as long as the quality of it is decent and the rest of the console is a step up then it's something I can live with.

Yeah. I'm almost a shoo-in to buy the damned thing regardless of which screen they slap on it. I'd just really love to fast forward to the end state.

I couldn't bring myself to buy the Switch OLED because I barely played the console by the time it came out. But I've played on a friend's one and it's just sublime, and any time I play on my OG 2017 unit it pains me.

Having made it for Wii U they probably thought it was enough. Switch 2 is enough of a gap to have it there though

Yeah I would have got this in a heart beat and twilight princess

If I remember on the GC version it was a lot more difficult to navigate, so they make it easier. I completed it on Wii U and not on the GC.

I’d be hyped for a new top down Zelda or Ocarina of Time remake at launch. I think a new Mario 3D entry is the most obvious though.

The switch was the first Nintendo console I never bought.
I can honestly say it’s not bothered me once.
However a switch 2 with backwards compat and upgraded specs does strangely appeal to me now. If the older switch games actually fall in price a bit (I.e. Breath of the world is still £40 preowned everywhere which is ridiculous) I will probably partake….

….then never play it