2. Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is still a bit of an enigma. Nintendo understands the need to change in order to compete in the current console market, yet the Switch – aside from its amazing ability to go from home console to being a completely portable handheld – doesn’t seem to have changed all that much. You still have the colorful offerings, weaker hardware, and lack of meaningful third-party support, yet there’s something about the Switch that’s just so damn intriguing.
Nintendo has one major advantage over the competition, and that’s its uniqueness. When you get down to brass tacks, the PS4 and the Xbox One are pretty much the same thing, with their exclusive libraries being the main difference. The games tend to be in the same vein, and their target audience is shared for the most part as well. The Switch is positioned either as a main console for fans of Nintendo’s work, or a perfect supplement to either the PS4 or Xbox One, meaning no matter which way you go you should definitely consider owning one.
Of course, we have to consider the lineup. So far, Nintendo hasn’t wowed anyone with third-party support. The biggest game on that front so far has been Skyrim, an adventure that has made its way to countless platforms already. In terms of software, it’s been business as usual for the house that Mario built, and that can be a bit worrisome.
However, the exclusive lineup is looking impressive. You have The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which has RPG fans foaming at the mouth in anticipation, Fire Emblem Warriors, Super Mario Odyssey (a guaranteed seller), Splatoon 2, and more that you just can’t experience anywhere else.
The Switch will be the freshest thing on the market, there’s no doubt about that, and there are some games that look to be just as stellar as Nintendo has provided in the past, making the upcoming console a solid option. Heck, even if you decide on picking up a PS4 or Xbox One, you may still want to consider this just to keep on the side.
