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Nintendo counters claims that the launch lineup for the Switch is “weak”

Nintendo has posted an English language presentation to its site that counters claims the launch lineup of the Nintendo Switch is “weak”.

“Some of those who have seen this lineup have expressed the opinion that the launch lineup is weak,” the presentation reads, as delivered by President Tatsumi Kimishima. “Our thinking in arranging the 2017 software lineup is that it is important to continue to provide new titles regularly without long gaps. This encourages consumers to continue actively playing the system, maintains buzz, and spurs continued sales momentum for Nintendo Switch.

“For that reason, we will be releasing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, which is making its debut on the Nintendo Switch during the first half of 2017, and Splatoon 2, which attracted consumers’ attention most during the hands-on events in Japan, in summer 2017. We believe that these titles exemplify the concept of the Nintendo Switch, which is to be able to play anywhere with anyone and at any time, and will expand and invigorate competition between players.”

What do you think of Nintendo’s reasoning?

The Switch heads to stores on 3 March for $469.95 AUD.


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