August 14th 2023.
Nintendo is known for its cost-consciousness, and this is something that has been highlighted in the Monday letters page. A reader is considering buying a PSVR2, and the discussion has now turned to the power and price of the Switch 2.
It's no surprise that people want the Switch 2 to be powerful, but as with any smaller, portable device, there are sacrifices to be made in terms of power and battery life. Furthermore, Nintendo need to keep the price of the Switch 2 affordable for casual gamers, and also maintain their reputation of not changing the price of their products once early adopters have bought them.
The next topic of discussion is whether now is the time to buy a PSVR2, considering its entry-level price and the library of games available. It's impossible to tell, as Sony hasn't announced a single new game for the headset in the past six months - the advice is to wait until they do.
Another reader then expresses his opinion that no game can be given a 10/10 score, as there will always be something 'off', whether that be the gameplay, graphics, or sound. He believes that the highest a game can get is a 9.
Finally, the conversation focuses on the Game Awards and whether Nintendo will reveal the Switch 2 at the show. With 103 million viewers tuning in last year, it would be a great move for Nintendo to make, as the Xbox Series X has already gained a lot of traction. It would be a great moment for Miyamoto to pull the Switch 2 out from his pocket and show the world the improvements it has made.
It's clear that gamers are excited to see what the Switch 2 will bring, and the possibilities of what it can do. With a cost-conscious approach from Nintendo, the Switch 2 looks set to be an affordable and powerful device that will bring great gaming experiences to many.
Nintendo is well-known for being a price-conscious company. This is evidenced by the recent Monday letters page, which highlighted the practical problems of video game streaming and one reader's consideration of buying a PSVR2.
The issue of power is a pertinent one when it comes to the upcoming Switch 2. People may not always understand the technical aspects of shrinking something down into a portable device, which can result in compromises with power and battery life.
However, the focus for Nintendo will still be the price of the device, rather than the power. The Switch 2 won't be priced more than £300, as that wouldn't make any sense for Nintendo when they're targeting ordinary people and casual gamers. The company has also remained consistent in terms of pricing since the first Switch was released six years ago.
On the other hand, Andrew is in a difficult position as a mid-30s gamer because of time management when it comes to his hobby. He has been considering a PlayStation VR2, but the price of entry combined with the still developing library has left him on the fence.
Sean Harry proposed an interesting opinion that no game should receive a 10/10 score, as there is always at least one thing wrong with it. However, this would mean that the highest score a game could get would be a 9, which isn't really a mark out of 10.
Anon suggested that if Nintendo don't reveal the Switch 2 at this year's Game Awards, it will be a missed opportunity. This is due to the 103 million viewers that tuned in to last year's show, as well as the traction gained by the Xbox Series X unveiling.
Finally, Paul C. highlighted The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time as a video game masterpiece. The commenter also mentioned TT Isle Of Man: Ride On The Edge 3 as an excellent game.
As always, readers can submit their comments to the email provided. It will be interesting to see how the Game Awards turn out and if Nintendo will reveal the Switch 2.
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