Ok so I'm no writer but I have some thoughts on Nintendo's new console.

What's in a name

First of all the name. I think it's fine and don't really have any other idea other than Snap. I'm sure that would be a bad idea though since Snap also sounds like something breaking. Also you know people would just not shut up about Pokemon Snap. I never played it so I really don’t care about it. The only console ever that I had a problem with is the Wii U. We all know why: it confused people and was part of reason for the downfall of the system.

Now you're playing with power?

In the reveal trailer we see that a dude plays Skyrim from what I heard on the Internet since I never played any of the Elder Scrolls games. I know shocking. Anyways the point is that I have concerns when it comes to how powerful this thing is. Nintendo is now known for not really putting emphasis on a consoles horsepower, I get that. Lets look back at the Super Nintendo for a moment. As much as a Sega fan as I am, clearly it was a better system than the Genesis. There were just so many games that were not possible on the Genesis or the ports ended up being inferior. We all try to convince ourselves that graphics don't matter but really, they do. I’m not saying it's the only thing but it does.

Another thing to consider is that the Switch is replacing Nintendo’s portable and console at the same time. Thats huge. If I think about it replacing the Wii U I feel bad because it's what the Wii U should have been in the first place. Just like how I wish the Wii U should have been the Wii. Now the Switch as a replacement for the 3DS is great. I love my 3DS and it has been a hell of system. But it's time to say goodbye and I'm ok with that.

The power of reason compels you gimmicks!

Finally a "normal" console from Nintendo... Kinda. The Wii and Wii U had some major gimmicks that defined them. But really the best games on both these systems were the ones that barely or didn't use them at all. Even the 3DS while less intrusive with its share of gimmicks had them. The Switch gets back to basics and that's the way I like it. Good job Nintendo.

Pay the price

If this thing is more than 300 USD it's gonna have a bad time. Bad use of old memes aside it's gonna depend on how capable the Switch is.

Bottom line at the bottom

I have so many things to say but I’ll just add one last thought, well maybe two. First of all as of now I am not getting the Switch day one. Even if it ends up being super cheap like 250 bucks. It's a matter of principle. I bought a Wii U not at launch but when Super Mario 3D World came out and I loved it. I almost completed 100% that game and I don't do that anymore since I have a job and a kid on the way and blah blah you know, adult stuff. I really like the Wii U and its games. Just like the Gamecube we were promised a Zelda game (Twilight Princess) and I'm glad Nintendo delivered back then and I’m confident they will now with Breath of the Wild being made for both Wii U and Switch. I will remain faithful to the Wii U to the bitter end.