It is truly beginning to sound more and more like late 2021 is finally the timeframe that we can be expecting a beefed up Nintendo Switch. I call it Nintendo Switch Plus, envisioning the Plus to be visually reminiscent of a D-Pad...but that's another topic.
What I am proposing in this thread is the idea of the system being powerful enough to run new games (and should indeed take advantage of that capability) that are not able to be run on the base Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, but said titles would still be accessible as Cloud Versions across all models.
Devil May Cry V, Resident Evil 2&3, Final Fantasy VII Remake coming out in cartridge form or available via eShop for Nintendo Switch Plus? Heck yeah, I'll take that. There is both enough untapped would-be Nintendo Switch owners out there, that would buy this "more capable" upgraded system, if it could play more top tier, graphically demanding third party games, on a comparable level to what PS4 Pro - Xbox Series S would offer...and an audience that would gladly upgrade their beloved hybrid console if in some ways, they're almost getting a next-gen experience out of Nintendo.
At the same time, however, you don't want to alienate the 83 million (will be 90+ by this fall) install base of the OG models. I think a smart compromise would be to make it a requirement that if a new title can't run in a lower quality, scalable and still competent form on the base models, that third parties make a Cloud Version of it.
In other words, don't release a broken or otherwise super messy looking Injustice 3 that can barely run on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, but when popped inside a Nintendo Switch Plus, it's fine. No. If however, Injustice 3 can perform like Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch, on the base models, but run far better on the NS+, then go ahead and release one cartridge/download, with a "Runs Best on Nintendo Switch +" logo.
Or...and this goes back to my main topic. Should said game truly be a demanding title, have a mandatory Cloud Version of the game be available so that at least it's available in some capacity to the 90 million Nintendo Switch owners out there.
I personally love this idea. What are your thoughts? Thanks all!
What I am proposing in this thread is the idea of the system being powerful enough to run new games (and should indeed take advantage of that capability) that are not able to be run on the base Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, but said titles would still be accessible as Cloud Versions across all models.
Devil May Cry V, Resident Evil 2&3, Final Fantasy VII Remake coming out in cartridge form or available via eShop for Nintendo Switch Plus? Heck yeah, I'll take that. There is both enough untapped would-be Nintendo Switch owners out there, that would buy this "more capable" upgraded system, if it could play more top tier, graphically demanding third party games, on a comparable level to what PS4 Pro - Xbox Series S would offer...and an audience that would gladly upgrade their beloved hybrid console if in some ways, they're almost getting a next-gen experience out of Nintendo.
At the same time, however, you don't want to alienate the 83 million (will be 90+ by this fall) install base of the OG models. I think a smart compromise would be to make it a requirement that if a new title can't run in a lower quality, scalable and still competent form on the base models, that third parties make a Cloud Version of it.
In other words, don't release a broken or otherwise super messy looking Injustice 3 that can barely run on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, but when popped inside a Nintendo Switch Plus, it's fine. No. If however, Injustice 3 can perform like Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch, on the base models, but run far better on the NS+, then go ahead and release one cartridge/download, with a "Runs Best on Nintendo Switch +" logo.
Or...and this goes back to my main topic. Should said game truly be a demanding title, have a mandatory Cloud Version of the game be available so that at least it's available in some capacity to the 90 million Nintendo Switch owners out there.
I personally love this idea. What are your thoughts? Thanks all!