Nintendo Switch 2 lineup & ecosystem rumors
Key Questions
What sales projection does Nintendo have for Switch?
Nintendo expects Switch to exceed 17M+ sales this year, becoming its best-selling hardware but shy of PS2 record. This underscores its massive success.
What is the rumored Switch 2 performance?
Switch 2 supports 4K/120fps docked with backward compatibility for +12 games. Price hikes to $450-500+ are due to RAM shortages.
What April games are coming to Switch?
April indies include Splatoon, Fire Emblem, Pikmin, Pokemon, and Warframe. Frostpunk 2018 port has a demo announced.
What deals are on Nintendo eShop and bundles?
eShop deals like RE Village at 96% off; OLED at $299; Super Mario Galaxy bundle $20 off. Physicals may cost +$10 extra.
What delays affect Switch ecosystem?
Limited Run Games faces delays and backlash; Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 update skips Switch. LRG promises better dates under new leadership.
Any PC ports for Zelda?
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port is nearing release with a new showcase; modders added Linkle. It's fan-driven.
What is Frostpunk on Switch?
Frostpunk 2018, one of the best strategy games, is porting to Switch with a demo. It's highly anticipated.
Nintendo charging extra for physicals?
Nintendo is reportedly adding extra costs for owning physical games. This ties into ecosystem changes amid hikes.
17M+ sales proj top Nintendo (shy PS2); 4K/120 docked/compat +12; April indies Splatoon/FE/Pikmin/Pokemon Champions/Warframe; Frostpunk 2018 port announced (demo); LRG delays; Twilight Princess PC; Galaxy bundle $20 off; hikes $450-500+ RAM shortages; physicals +$10; eShop deals RE Village 96% off; OLED $299; Strive 2.00 skips.