Nintendo Switch Breaks a Record that Has Stood for Decades
It's been a great run for Nintendo's Switch as it dethrones the NES in one interesting way.
The Nintendo Switch has been among the gaming industry’s finest innovations ever since its release back in 2017. Bringing a perfect balance of portability and graphical prowess into gamers’ hands, its a console that has taken the fight to its rivals like the Steam Deck and PlayStation Portal.
Its innovative concept has allowed it to rise above the competition in many ways, and even break a record that its own predecessor, the Famicom (or NES as it’s called outside of Japan) has held until now.
The Nintendo Switch’s Unique Take on Portable Gaming
Combining a powerful display, innovative controllers, and the ability to plug into larger displays, the Switch revolutionized handheld gaming in a way that has been quite hard to imitate. Its innovative design has been a win for Nintendo, reversing the company’s fortunes after their disastrous stint with the Wii U.
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Aside from its unique hardware, the Switch was also bolstered by Nintendo’s strong line-up of first-party titles, a detail that showcases the company’s ability to learn from its past mistakes. It has been a good seven years for the company and the console, and a recent new record serves to drive that success home for Nintendo.
The Switch’s Slice of History
The Switch’s success has not gone unnoticed. A recent report showcases the console’s dominance of the handheld space, highlighting a record that it has recently broken while the wait for its successor continues.
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The below tweet from a fan of the console highlights the Switch’s new record of having the longest lifespan among Nintendo’s consoles, which was previously held by the NES.
Other users promptly joined the conversation, with one fan of the console bringing an interesting take on why the Switch has been around for as long as it has.
Another fan is not too thrilled with the Switch’s new record simply because they cannot wait for what Nintendo is going to do next.
It’s evident that the Switch has captured the hearts and minds of Nintendo fans around the world, a fact that is backed up by the console’s strong sales and its long lifespan. It is a testament to Nintendo’s commitment to delivering the best to its many fans and its victory over the NES is well deserved.
It will be interesting to see how the company can build on what it has created when the Switch 2 eventually makes its debut. But until then, the Switch is sure to continue its successful run and its dominance over its rivals.
