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The long-awaited reveal of Nintendo's next console - now officially confirmed as the Switch 2 - has been met with much excitement, but many fans have equally been left disappointed with many of the same complaints shared among detractors.
It's been nearly eight years since the Nintendo Switch was released, and many have been expecting the announcement of a new console to be imminent following a slowdown in software releases and arguably long outdated hardware.
Various leaks have given Nintendo fans a sneak peek at what's on the horizon, but now that the official reveal has happened the reaction is split between excitement and concern.
Comments across social media are worried that there's not enough visible innovation shown in the presentation, and many also aren't entirely convinced that the name is quite good enough.
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"Maybe the most boring Nintendo console reveal in history," remarks one user on the r/Switch subreddit, whereas another argues that "I feel this is like upgrading my iPhone. I don't need the upgrade."
Many are also pointing out their disappointment that the OLED screen likely isn't making a return if rumors are to be believed, as that for many made a big difference when playing the console in its handheld mode.
People have also pointed out that the reveal says nothing about stick drift issues that plagued the previous console, with lots concerned that it still won't be fixed this time around and they'll have to continue to fork out $70 for new Joycons.
Another huge point of contention lies within the name, as while 'Switch 2' is unabashedly straightforward, many remain disappointed that Nintendo haven't opted for something more jazzy or a nod to the past.
'Super Switch' appears to be the go-to alternative, with one user on X arguing that "Super Switch was right there... This is why I've turned my back on Nintendo in 1995 and never looked back."
This is of course a reference to the SNES, which signaled itself as a successor to the Nintendo Entertainment System by simply whacking a 'Super' at the front.
It's not hard for many Nintendo fans to understand why the company is likely wanting to remain as clear as possible when it comes to naming this time around, as the abject failure of the Wii U - which was in part down to its somewhat misleading name - is something they won't want to repeat.
After all, numbered iterations have worked a treat for Sony when it comes to the PlayStation, so there's no reason that Nintendo can't also take it on board especially if the visual design isn't wildly different.
It is still very much early days though, and we're still yet to see what the Switch 2 is capable of from a hardware and software perspective. Nintendo have announced a global tour to show off the console in the first half of this year, so hopefully that'll do enough to dispel any concerns from fans in the process.
One thing that the Switch should definitely have over its predecessor though is availability, as Nintendo's president has expressed a 'genius' plan to ensure the console remains in stock at launch, and somehow they didn't think of this earlier.
