Subj : Nintendo will likely avoid the Wii U naming fiasco with the Ninte
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Date : Mon Jan 20 2025 12:45:07

Nintendo will likely avoid the Wii U naming fiasco with the Nintendo Switch 
2, suggest analysts

Date:
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:35:33 +0000

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Analysts say that 'Nintendo Switch 2' is actually a great name.

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======================================================================Analysts
 have commented on the branding of the Nintendo Switch 2 They suggest that it 
is a good name for the console This is because it is unlikely confuse 
consumers 

If you were worried that the average consumer wouldnt be able to tell the 
difference between the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, 
then you can breathe a sigh of relief. 

Thank god Nintendo did not try to be creative with the name - which I think 
makes a lot of sense, said Dr Serkan Toto of market research firm Kantan 
Games while speaking to IGN . Other analysts shared a similar sentiment, 
including George Jijiashvili of Omdia Research. While calling it Switch 2 
isnt creative, they said, its very clear and effective. 

Although it seems like the obvious choice, Nintendo has traditionally shied 
away from numeric naming conventions as demonstrated by the likes of the 
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, or Nintendo 3DS. 
Still, following the underwhelming performance of the Wii U, which many have 
attributed to its confusing name, Nintendo appears to be taking a leaf from 
rival Sonys book. 

It's a strategy that has served PlayStation very well for quarter of the 
century, continued Jijiashvili. Calling it something like 'Super Nintendo 
Switch' would have provided nice fan service, but doing so would have risked 
causing confusion among consumers, similar to what happened with Wii U. 

"Now that Nintendo has all its console eggs in the Switch basket, it simply 
cannot risk confusing fans," added Rhys Elliott of Midia Research. "After 
all, Nintendos cross-entertainment efforts across film, theme parks, toys, 
and even alarm clocks all lead back to its core console brand." 

The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially unveiled in a brief first-look trailer 
posted on January 16. It showed off the consoles design, which looks awfully 
similar to the original Nintendo Switch, and hinted at some of its potential 
features. Footage of what appears to be a new Mario Kart game was also shown, 
giving us what could be our first look at a launch title. 

You can see how we reacted to the reveal below. You might also like... From a 
new Mario Kart to mouse-like controls, these are my six biggest takeaways 
from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Nintendo Switch 2: what we know about the 
next-generation system so far Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - five things I want 
to see



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