"I wouldn't be completely honest if [I didn't say] from a business perspective, when I first saw that lineup, I scratched my head a little bit,"
"But I think certainly what I underestimated was the enhanced performance, the enhanced Nintendo Switch 1 content, I think has been compelling. The stuff that you get for free as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, I think that has helped drive some of the momentum. And then certainly Bananza was a key driver for them."
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched with a relatively sparse lineup that raised initial business concerns. Mario Kart World debuted in June 2025, followed by Donkey Kong Bananza in July 2025, and both became player and critic hits despite not being clear system sellers. Enhanced system performance and compelling backward-compatible Switch 1 content contributed to early momentum. Free content available through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription also supported engagement. Past platform transitions show that launching successfully after a highly successful prior system is challenging, and pricing choices such as a $10 Welcome Pack generated debate.
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