At Nintendo's recent meeting of shareholders, they opened up about the allegations that the Switch console seems to be outdated and with performance issues. Apparently, Nintendo disagrees...
The Nintendo Switch has gained immense popularity since its release in 2017, captivating gamers worldwide with its unique hybrid design and a diverse library of games. However, allegations have emerged claiming that the console lacks performance, with issues ranging from controller malfunctions to outdated hardware.
At Nintendo's 83rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Shinya Takahashi, the general manager of Nintendo's Entertainment and Planning Division, was asked about his opinion on the Nintendo Switch's performance sufficiency, and his answer has shocked us quite a lot.
Switch Lacking Performance – Nintendo Denies It
Numerous players have raised concerns about performance issues with the Nintendo Switch console and are wishing for a second-generation version, but recent statements are quite upsetting.
At the General Meeting of Shareholders held by Nintendo, Shinya Takahashi, the general manager of Nintendo's Entertainment and Planning Division, addressed concerns about the performance of the Nintendo Switch console. The meeting took place on June 23 at the Kyoto International Exhibition Hall.
During his address, Takahashi claimed that he does not see the Nintendo Switch console as lacking in performance.
[...] if you ask me whether Nintendo Switch has sufficient performance, I would not say it is lacking. However, game developers generally want more, and will always want to incorporate a lot of elements that exceed the hardware limitations. ~ Shinya Takahashi
Critics argue that the console's hardware falls way behind modern standards. We all experienced it with any Pokémon game on the Switch, which just looked horrible. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity only ran on a smooth 12 FPS and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 stands out with horrible resolution drops, just to name a few examples.
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We get that while Nintendo is developing games in a way so that they're capable of running on weaker consoles, they're also making games that are sustainable.
It's true. Chasing higher and higher levels of graphical fidelity generation after generation is also unsustainable. We just learned that horizon cost $200+ miliion to make, and GTA6 is rumoured to be in the $1billion range, I doubt that's true, but will be expensive.
— Si (@si2k78) June 30, 2023
However, concerning the titles that we just mentioned, it would definitely be about time for Nintendo to pull out an upgrade to their six-year-old console.
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