Yes and no.

The Wii U failed because of name, gimmick, and the 3DS.

The name was very confusing. A lot of people thought that the Wii U was the tablet used on the Wii. I remember buying a Wii U for Christmas and my dad was like, "Wii U... Is that an extension of the Wii?" He was so confused, and I had to tell him that it was its own console.

It was the wrong gimmick. Stop me if you've heard this before, "a gaming system that allows you to play Nintendo games on the go!" Sounds familiar right? That's because it is! It's literally like the Gameboy, DS, and the 3DS. The Wii sold well because it was completely different from the DS. It was motion control vs touchscreen gaming on the go. They complimented each other. The Wii U was exactly like the 3DS and they even shared the same game library. That's why the 3DS is part of the reason that the Wii U flopped.

I agree and disagree at the same time. But when everyone here and in other forums im participating saying again and again and again that Switch is a console, not my fault im talking about Switch as a console. And youre right, if you take Switch as what really is , a handheld that is, it does its own thing. I even said that long ago but noone seems to understand that. And whoever does, hes using it when it fits his arguments so thats double standard right there for most people.

But when you having Nintendo calling it console this console that automatically media and whole market, has to take it as a console. This leads to head to head comparisons with consoles which is wrong and might hurt the system in the long run. Doesnt matter if Switch in reality does its own thing, already comparisons are in effect and thats what im talking about.

So let me do the translation : Most people interested in Switch are already in PS4/PC/X1 bandwagon and having Switch as a secondary platform to play few exclusives cant find elsewhere. Thats the bitter truth. Nothing wrong with that but at the same time is a serious indicator about what im talking about.

So my theory falls apart ? My prediction is already in effect when everyone hiding behind portability when it comes to head to head comparisons with consoles ( check Doom ) then when it comes to sales and exclusives its all about consoles vs consoles. What i said before Switch release is in effect as we speak. So how exactly my theory falls apart ? Ehmm.

In fact i hope it does but we have to wait a bit for that and see.

As for everything else you said, i agree more or less. You have a point but try to see the whole picture. But but, Zelda goty, mario the best blabla ... Yeah, we always had such years since N64 but the outcome in the end was always the same. Life support that is. Some more severe cases than others but that was the case everytime in the end. Whatever the sales. Lets see then

Switch isn't about going after one or the other. Primarily, it's about consolidating the two markets into one, which allows for a more consistent flow of first party games and more overall third party support. There has always been an overlap between the home and portable markets for Nintendo. They can now give the full home console experience and the full portable console experience at the same time with little compromise.

Yes, PS5 and X2 will further push graphics to the bleeding edge, and those who care about such things and getting the major western AAA's will obviously continue to support those platforms. But that's only part of the video game market, and it currently has two major players competing for domination in it, with one clearly winning.

By the time those systems come out, we'll probably have seen some sort of Switch price drop and/or tech upgrade. Perhaps by the time PS5/X2 are out, the newest version of the Switch will be able to play the PS4/X1 games it can't play now. We'll see.

I dont have to prove something, i asked you a question and i made clear why i think Switch is a handheld with the ability to play on TV, something that doesnt make it either a console nor hybrid. I gave examples why i think so. I even make you a question to make it even more clear, that of a PC with TV connectivity or a mobile.

Beleive what you want its fine.

Now you going away of the original argument. Ill keep it short. Theres a pattern with Nintendo consoles since N64. Whenever Nintendo systems are not in spotlight, sales slowing down and profits getting lower Nintendo traditionally pulling the trigger too fast. What this means ? That with PS5/X2 and the new era of games, when Switch will be only 3 years old, half thru its life cycle, will have to compete with MONSTERS, both hardware and software wise. People will go nuts, will focus on new consoles and new PC hardware and ofc next-gen games. How many will call Switch a console with unique features by then you think ?

You see all this console nonsense is a marketing BS. A great marketing BS that is working. But can backfire at the same time because you letting a handheld to have to compete head to head with consoles. And now things are ok because you got 2 old consoles out that are 4 years old, youve seen more or less what this generation of games is all about. No more hype behind them. When 9th generation of consoles get a release though and we gonna get the next-gen games that Switch will have to stand next to as a console ... oh boy... oh boy.

So what Nintendo does since N64 when things getting hard for them, despite sales ( take for example Wii ) .... They pulling the trigger way sooner than they should. And their systems start getting DUST and people moving on on other platforms while waiting for ages for 1-2 great games to play every now and then. And who will be hurt from this ? I know i wont. Sheep will. Sheep that now hating and flamming because they dont like my logic, opinions or whatever ... will be the ones that will get hurt in the end because they wont have games to play. Theyll be playing max 1-2-3 big blockbuster games per year like they did with every console since N64 after their 2-3rd year ( rarely 4th). Sometimes not even 1 the whole year ...

And look PS4, going into its 4th year and going as strong as ever with exclusive after exclusive, multi after multi. Look PS3 dammit ! A year away before PS4 release and TLOU gets a release for PS3. You wont see that from Nintendo if they lose momentum, since your console will have to be compared with consoles. Remember the pattern i told you about earlier. Its real.

In my opinion they should have promoted Switch as the one and only handheld. The best ever. The handheld that can play on TV. What really is in short and avoid this head to head comparison with consoles because its NOT a console !

Look what happened with DOOM. Its like my prediction became a reality in 2017. Everyone was hiding behind systems portability, even critics. .. they were calling Switch handheld/tablet all over the place ( google if you dont beleive ).

The only excuse i can find about this marketing BS is that they didnt want Switch to compete with 3DS and hurt 3DS sales and for Nintendo console fans a handheld wouldnt be appealing at all. Makes sense but still. Switch a console with unique features ? Gtfo ! And because of that kind of marketing and promotion right there ... oh boy ! Just wait and see and remember me when weird shit start happening. Mark my words

Links or just shitposting?

It's already well established the PS4 is selling like hotcakes, and it just had the best black friday since its release in the UK (i.e., it's STILL selling like hotcakes)

TIL that more power = innovative

Wait, no. No it doesn't.