Japanese React To The Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has confirmed the launch of its new console, the Nintendo Switch 2, as a successor to the popular Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This device promises to mark a new chapter in the company’s history, with an official launch scheduled for 2025.

To provide more details, Nintendo will hold a Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2025. In addition, test events will be organized in different parts of the world, allowing fans to experience first-hand the innovations that the new console will bring.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be compatible with current Nintendo Switch games, both in physical and digital formats. However, some titles may not be fully supported, and Nintendo will provide more information on this in the future. Although no technical specifications or prices have been revealedfans expect the console to maintain Nintendo’s tradition of innovation, offering a unique experience in the video game market.

However, the Japanese have reacted in a varied way to the announcement, generating both positive and critical opinions on forums and social networks. Below are some of the most notable opinions:

«A meaningless successor».
«This is just what the leaks said».
«The problem will be the specifications and the price».
«It’s just a forced extension of the same. They have barely given any new information».
«I don’t need it to be bigger. I only play in fixed mode. Why don’t you release a version without a monitor?».
«It’s great that they solved the problems with the original controllers. Awesome!».
«Was it really necessary to convert it into Switch 2? They could have released the games on the current Switch».
«The event will be on April 2, but when will they say the price? I hope that that day we will have more details».
«It seems they have played it safe. There are no surprises and lack of emotion».
«I see people playing with the current Switch on the train. Will this be too big? Although if there are people using iPads, it may not be a problem».
«Isn’t the Switch enough? It seems that they fear another failure like the Wii U and can no longer propose new ideas. This is finished».
«39,800 yen (about $350 USD) is the limit. If the main market is children, they can’t go beyond that».
«Here comes the perfect console to use only YouTube».