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by grogenaut 1086 days ago
Nintendo happened to release one of the best games of all time at the launch of the switch. That had a huge amount to do with it.
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It did without a doubt, but that same game was also available for the Wii U, which was easier to find and costed significantly less than the Switch. Having a killer app helped generate interest, but people actually liking the gimmick is ultimately why the Switch succeeded.