A home console releasing in 2 months has more power than a hybrid which released in spring of 2017.
Who would have thought.
Who would have thought.
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Is the Nintendo Switch currently a good value at $299?
- Thread starter eKongDiddy
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Yeah, I think people on Era tend to forget that most folk tend to hold software libraries up higher than the tech of the systems. Not that that's all they care for but, so as long as the system is affordable, people don't care quite as much. The GameCube got dropped to $100 early into it's life and it's sales never picked up. More recently, the PS4/XB1 don't exactly have mind-blowing tech for $300 anymore. It's the games people want. So as long as they're good and people know about them, it'll sell your system
It's easily worth it, and will be even moreso with a price drop. And yeah I'm already down to upgrade to a pro one if rumors are true.
You can play it on the go or docked. Of course it has/had value. Not to mention the games.
Now I do think Nintendo should do a price drop this holiday season.
If you want to play Nintendo games, yes. If you want the ability to play many different games portably, yes. If you're just going to hook it up to your TV and aren't particularly enthused by Nintendo's stuff, it's a waste of money.
Why? The Switch will probably still manage to pull great Holiday numbers.
Maybe Tegra X1 was relatively new but compared to the tech of the current gen consoles and cell phones, and the freaking 720p screen, it did not feel like a new game console. I still bought one but it was more like i had to put up with the inferior graphics/performance to play some cool Nintendo games instead of being wowed or impressed by what i was seeing and playing. I understand other people feel differently but I don't remember anyone being wowed by anything the Switch was outputting to HDMI or the 720p Handheld screen.
I still think its worth it for me to have the Switch, but I in no way think its worth $300 now. Nintendo is in the process of developing an upgraded version for a reason.
That doesn't change the fact that it has more modern tech than the PS4/XB1. It's a portable system, not sure what exactly you were expecting. It's not like smartphones in 2017 were or even necessarily could run BotW-level games. This would be like comparing the Vita to the PS3 and wondering why it doesn't have anything as impressive as The Last of Us. In my own group, which isn't Nintendo friendly, they were impressed that something so small could run these big games and I was more or less the same till I got used to it
That's no different than Sony and Microsoft putting out updated versions of their systems
300 dollars the first year it comes out? Yes. 300 dollars now? No. Price cut it or include a game.
Considering the fact that I got the Gamestop Black Friday deal from a couple years ago (a Switch with Mario Kart 8, and a $50 gift card, all for just $300) I can't say I think a new Switch alone at $300 is a good deal. That said, I know the deal I got was amazing, but you can understand where I'm coming from. Regardless, it has great exclusives, and I can't wait for the 3D Mario collection here in a couple weeks.
Why would there be a price cut. The thing is selling like hot cakes.
It's still too expensive for casual families I think. My sister's family almost got one last year for christmas but they decided to buy more wii u games instead and get more mileage out of that system. A $250 price tag would go far to get people buying more I think, but I definitely understand them not doing a price cut.
But it seems to be goodwill to offer something more on a system that's been out for awhile. Playstation systems get pack-in deals pretty quick.
Tech and power are different things, Switch tech is couple years newer tech than current gen has.
Switch like real hybrid and with detachable Joy Cons felt like true next gen, only if you look through power it didn't, Switch was impresive for what represents, I mean running full current gen games on portable form factor is impressive.
We talking about hybrid in portable form factor, so there are restrictions what kind of power and hardware you can put in it.
Agree, MS is forced to have very low price point and to sell its hardware to quite a loss, on other hand 3.5 years later Nintendo is still selling Switch at launch price point.
That doesn't make sense. Your family does not represent the world. Once it is selling enough then there is no reason to price cut. What company would price cut their own product for no reason?
We will see how it sells after the other four consoles are out.
yes and no.
sure it's good value if you want to play mario/pokemon/zelda etc. but the thing cost £280 here and we're about to get the Series S which is £250 and will play way more games and will be good for the next 6-7 years.
i think nintendo need to really think about a price cut. maybe drop the lite to £149, standard switch to £229 and offer a Pro model for £329.
sure it's good value if you want to play mario/pokemon/zelda etc. but the thing cost £280 here and we're about to get the Series S which is £250 and will play way more games and will be good for the next 6-7 years.
i think nintendo need to really think about a price cut. maybe drop the lite to £149, standard switch to £229 and offer a Pro model for £329.
Apples and oranges.
The same argument was used when switch launched. People said you can an xbox or PS4 for similar price and those two had a much deeper catalogue of games etc etc etc.
The hybrid form factor is the big pull as well as Nintendo software.
I agree the Xbox S looks incredible value but what it brings is different to the switch.
I think it all depends on the games. Not gonna lie that XSS attracts me, but then I think that I don't play the mainstream games. I choose Nintendo and Sony for their Ips, and Xbox Ips don't attract me in the slightest.
Value is a pretty subjective and personal thing.
There are many games that I was glad to pay full price for and thought that they were bargains and I have seen other people claim they wouldn't want to pay more than $20 for the game. Neither person is wrong.
Everyone will always be happier to pay less for something. No one is going to cry if the PS5 releases for $300 instead of $500.
For convenience and the fact that you get a handheld and regular console for $299 for me and a lot of other people the Switch has amazing value. But if you are just going to keep it plugged into the tv all the time and don't like some of the unique software on the system I can see people thinking it is shit value.
There are many games that I was glad to pay full price for and thought that they were bargains and I have seen other people claim they wouldn't want to pay more than $20 for the game. Neither person is wrong.
Everyone will always be happier to pay less for something. No one is going to cry if the PS5 releases for $300 instead of $500.
For convenience and the fact that you get a handheld and regular console for $299 for me and a lot of other people the Switch has amazing value. But if you are just going to keep it plugged into the tv all the time and don't like some of the unique software on the system I can see people thinking it is shit value.
Once the Series S is out there's definitely an argument that could be made but I would still lean towards the Switch. Having said that, with an upgraded version of the Switch looming on the horizon I would be more hesitant to recommend someone to run out and buy a Switch right now than a Series S, because even if they have no interest in the upgraded unit they'll presumably be able to get the current Switch for notably less at that time. BUT just on first party output alone Nintendo blows MS out of the water (this coming from a Halo & Gears fan) and even in terms of 3rd parties+indies I think the Switch is fairly comparable to what the Series S will have on day 1. Also, it's both a portable and a console (excluding the Lite) which I guess is something you can kind of achieve with xCloud on Android but it's not the same.
How about building good will? How about competing with Sony and Microsoft, who do have game bundles and price cuts?
Look I get it, but your eagerness to the corporate philosophy is chilling.
Nintendo clearly is dancing at their own beat. They really have no reason to directly compete And just do their thing.
This is how I see it. The Switch definitely has the games. But from a pure hardware perspective, you could get a Series S for the same price. I wouldn't be surprised if they either...
- Phase out the existing Switch for an enhanced version at the same price point.
- Drop the price of the existing Switch upon the arrival of said enhanced Switch.
Its hardware is pure shit. I have encountered one in good condition. I personally been through 3.
Easily, between the robust collection of first party games and the handy handheld option I feel I've easily gotten well over that value wise
$250 might be a bit more reasonable, but I've been 100% satisfied with my launch day Switch. I never want to be tethered to a TV again, although I love the option - Luigi's Mansion 3 looks absolutely stellar on my tee vee.
Yikes, that's some terrible luck. What went wrong for each of them?
"eagerness to the corporate philosophy" Dude, what are you even talking about?
They literally can't keep the systems on the shelves. Why would they price drop? Building goodwill for who? People are buying their games and consoles. What goodwill?
This sounds like a personal issue you have.
I wonder if MS or Sony would show some goodwill and sell their consoles to be for $50 each.
Of course it is. The hybrid functionality and a stellar library of games offer a good value. It's a unique console on the market. Not everything is about specs.
One and done.
This is what sells me the system. Plus it's portable! I don't even want the next generation of systems yet. I need to see more games.
Does it offer the games you want in a quantity where you won't get bored?
If so, then buy it.
Sure would be nice for Nintendo to drop the price after 3 1/2 years, but why should they? This thing is a cash cow
and is selling like hot cakes. Sure the Series S offers more power for the price, but it would be a bad value for me.
Why? Because I dislike 90% of AAA stuff, most Microsoft games bore me and newer titles are years down the road.
It's always about the software, about the games and maybe even about other feature to complement it.
If so, then buy it.
Sure would be nice for Nintendo to drop the price after 3 1/2 years, but why should they? This thing is a cash cow
and is selling like hot cakes. Sure the Series S offers more power for the price, but it would be a bad value for me.
Why? Because I dislike 90% of AAA stuff, most Microsoft games bore me and newer titles are years down the road.
It's always about the software, about the games and maybe even about other feature to complement it.
*for exactly the same price
Yeah.
