Seriously, why is the Switch so rare to find?

[CrimsonTider]

I think for a specific demographic the Switch can and will be a primary console. Yeah, the Switch isn't as powerful as the PS4 of Xbox; however, it is the most powerful tablet out there. For the space that Nintendo had to make things happen for the Switch they did implement the fastest mobile chip out their that could be massed produced. The fact that you have a game that is as huge as Zelda, which can take up to 100+ hours to beat; which you can play on the go, where you do not have to be confined to your home to play will appeal to a large demographic. Developers are about sales, while there are many who have stated they will be releasing on the platform, I believe many are looking to see how the system will sell.

The fact that you have working people like this truck driver, who do not have the time to sit in front of a TV, but can actually play a AAA title game on the go, speaks to the demographic that Nintendo seeks to reach with the Switch.

It will never be a primary console without 3rd party support

 

[NZA]

they are not going to take a risk manufacturing too many expensive pieces of merchandise. if the demand was softer than anticipated or if there was a fatal manufacturing flaw, they would have to eat a huge loss. sega was harmed by this in the past, and MS had the red ring thing that cost about a billion dollars. nintendo is learning demand and design flaws at an affordable cost right now.

 

[daze23]

How do game developers feel about this strategy?

apparently they're making their games more expensive

Nintendo Switch keeps getting pricier third-party games

 

[FunkDoc1112]

Nintendo's been doing this bullshyt for decades now.

 

[Dre Space Age]

Microsoft was following up one of the greatest consoles of all time.

Are you serious? Don't you remember how bad the Wii U flopped? It's only natural to play it safe.

word it flopped so hard nintendo execs are still traumatized by it cue limited switch production.

 

[Dre Space Age]

People can talk about artificial shortages or whatever but Nintendo was very transparent with the supply for the Switch. They said months ago they were gonna ship 2 mil by the end of the fiscal year (Mar. 31). And with the sales numbers that have been reported so far, that seems to be true

yeah i remember reading about it but i didn't realize at the time it would sell that fast. so glad i preordered. i almost didn't...

 

[Dre Space Age]

i wonder how many of y'all thought about preordering then changed ya mind cause you thought it was gonna flop? its like second-guessing yourself on a test and getting the answer wrong when you right the first time. Damn. I feel for u nikkas.

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

Don't worry. Top men are on the job.

 

[Dre Space Age]

Don't worry. Top men are on the job.

hahahaha

 

[Hrcules]

Not gonna lie i want a switch so bad

Its been a long time since if had a nintendo console

 

[Thatrogueassdiaz]

Red dead 2 and destiny 2 is all I need for the rest of the year, fukk a switch

This.

 

[ahomeplateslugger]

People can talk about artificial shortages or whatever but Nintendo was very transparent with the supply for the Switch. They said months ago they were gonna ship 2 mil by the end of the fiscal year (Mar. 31). And with the sales numbers that have been reported so far, that seems to be true

This and what @____ said. It wouldn't look good to end the fiscal year with a lot of switches still in stores. It was a smart business decision that will make them look good and keep share holders happy. And from the reaction of everyone it's working because demand and anticipation is high.

I'm a patient guy but I really want one right now, man

 

[Kingshango]

Don't worry. Top men are on the job.

Not joking but those Switch boxes on the desk are the exact numbers of units they ship every week.

 

[FcKuPaYmE]

shyt's stupid. I wanted one after trying one out but I cant find one. Also refuse to pay 450 plus off of ebay craigslist.

Almost had one at walmart. I called and they said they had one left and would hold for me. They took down my name. I got there and muthafukkas act like they never spoke with me.

I bounced and said fukk it. Gamestop tryna make a nikka buy 500 dollar shytty bundles and shyt.

Returned my copy of Zelda. Now Im not even looking anymore. I bought a different handheld online and will post in the just copped thread when it's delivered.

 

[Liquid]

This and what @____ said. It wouldn't look good to end the fiscal year with a lot of switches still in stores. It was a smart business decision that will make them look good and keep share holders happy. And from the reaction of everyone it's working because demand and anticipation is high.

I'm a patient guy but I really want one right now, man

You were able to @ me.