Nintendo Switch
The fate of the Wii U hasn’t been a great one. While it did offer quite a bit of innovation and some of the best video game experiences in recent years, Nintendo’s most recent console was doomed almost from the very start. A confusing message that made it difficult for consumers to know what they were buying into, gimmicks that didn’t serve every game, and a lack of the support needed to grab those who may not be hardcore fans of Nintendo’s offerings, left the Wii U to trail far behind its competition. Adding insult to injury is just how far it’s trailing even though it launched a year prior to the PS4 and Xbox One.
Although the Wii U hasn’t had the longest life, the company finally decided that it was time for the next thing – enter the Switch. A mobile/console hybrid that looks like it’s given up on the second screen gimmick in exchange for modular controllers and the ability to play anywhere. While not much is known about the technical specifications of the device, it’s clear that the company realized they needed to make a big change to get them back into the race, something they’ve never seemed to really care about before. It’s offering a way to bring the console experience with you on the road, to share with friends without buying another controller, and to see what the company can do once it lights a fire under its ass.
While it is still very early to say whether or not this endeavor will be a success or not, it’s definitely a step in the right direction as all eyes turn to the Switch next spring.
