[Hamuko]

The success of the Switch 1 might be a reason why the Switch 2 won't be, since game publishers will see that massive Switch 1 install base, still make versions of their games for the Switch 1 if at all feasible and give your average consumer less of a reason to go get one.

[LordKeren]

Sure, but that is the norm for any given game system. Early adopters are enthusiasts who want the latest and greatest and accept that there are few exclusive experiences on the new console. Most hold on to their older system as the catalog of games exclusive to the new system becomes more enticing.

There are already a significant amount of mainstream games that do not release on the switch due to hardware limitations. More robust hardware means that many of those games will be able to be ported to the switch 2.

I suspect the switch 2 will sell well, but it always hinges on game support over the long term

[portaouflop]

You can play switch 1 games on 2 so even if that might happen it won’t impact the success of switch 2

[Hamuko]

You know what you can also play Switch 1 games on? The Switch 1 that you already own.

[portaouflop]

You assume too much, last console I bought was PS 2 - I might get the next switch though.

[Hamuko]

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