Former PlayStation boss says 'Nintendo is losing their identity' as it focuses more on hardware upgrades than innovation
- Shuhei Yoshida stated that Nintendo is 'losing their identity' by focusing more on hardware upgrades rather than innovation regarding the Switch 2.
- Yoshida described the Switch 2 as a better version, highlighting its larger screen and improved performance, while expressing disappointment in the lack of innovative game reveals.
- Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99, but U.S. Pre-orders have been delayed due to tariffs.
- Yoshida mentioned that the Switch 2's focus on third-party titles is exciting for new players, but less so for existing gamers on multiple platforms.
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Former PlayStation boss says 'Nintendo is losing their identity' as it focuses more on hardware upgrades than innovation
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida thinks "Nintendo is losing their identity" by focusing more on the Switch 2's hardware instead of innovation.
Shuhei Yoshida felt that Nintendo is losing its identity with Switch 2 reveal
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida wasn’t completely won over by the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal feeling that it’s just a better version of the current console going as far as to say ” I think Nintendo is losing their identity, in my opinion.” Obviously both Sony and Microsoft consoles are just more powerful versions of… Read More »Shuhei Yoshida felt that Nintendo is losing its identity with Switch 2 reveal Source
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