Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation

"we feel that it is a very Nintendo-like product".Nintendo has released its latest Q&A transcript off the back of its financial results for FY2025. In it, president Shuntaro Furukawa defended the Switch 2's perceived lack of innovation, with one investor questioning whether the Switch 2 is a "bridge" to a more innovative next-gen console yet to be announced.Furukawa stated that software developers have come to require more powerful hardware over the last eight years, so Nintendo made this a fundamental goal in creating the Switch 2. He also says that while the Switch 2 may not seem particularly innovative at first glance, he is keen to stress that the hardware and peripherals have been completely redesigned (not to mention the awesome new mouse controls, of course!).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

May 9, 2025 - 15:20

Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation

"we feel that it is a very Nintendo-like product".

Nintendo has released its latest Q&A transcript off the back of its financial results for FY2025. In it, president Shuntaro Furukawa defended the Switch 2's perceived lack of innovation, with one investor questioning whether the Switch 2 is a "bridge" to a more innovative next-gen console yet to be announced.

Furukawa stated that software developers have come to require more powerful hardware over the last eight years, so Nintendo made this a fundamental goal in creating the Switch 2. He also says that while the Switch 2 may not seem particularly innovative at first glance, he is keen to stress that the hardware and peripherals have been completely redesigned (not to mention the awesome new mouse controls, of course!).

Read the full article on nintendolife.com