A Dead Generation

Not everything is ‘dead’ about this generation. There have been some golden nuggets, as you will find in any generation of console gaming. There has, however, been very little of excitement surrounding this generation. It’s something that both Sony and Microsoft are going to have to pick up on. Especially to have any chance of igniting the console space in the way they have done both with the PS4 and Xbox 360 eras, respectively.

People are saying this generation isn’t all that great, and they have every reason to say that. People are looking for Microsoft to magically rediscover their greatness from the 360 era but the team are so out of touch with gamers that everyone is considering moving on from the platform. It’s quite the conundrum, but if anything, you should be looking at the Nintendo Switch 2.

Everything is pointing to a device that is going to resonate with the gamers of today and console. And for everything else, well, there’s a PC. In fact, Microsoft seems to be stepping up their attention more so than their actual console.

So yeah, if your serious about great videogames. Something that matters to all of us, Nintendo still has them. It’s not even something you have to consider anymore, even if they raise the price of the launch by £100 in-line with inflation. The Nintendo Switch has lasted 8 years, where else is there a better investment in gaming right now with the quality of games coming out? And also, come to think of that, where else is a gaming company catching up to a level of technical power that hasn’t really been there before.

I seriously think the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a better investment than a PS5 Pro will ever be. If GTA VI comes out on PC at the same time as consoles (sceptical), what is even the point of a closed eco-system? This is coming from a gamer on console since the 90’s. Sony really has to step it up for the PS6, in my opinion. As Microsoft will as well, the only platform that’s got some relative stability right now is Nintendo. That’s the reason why everyone should be excited for what’s to come for their generation.

I mean, the situation will always change in this industry. That doesn’t, however, change the fact that modern gaming is rather shit right now to the majority who think that way. I mean, it’s not even a secret anymore. There are discussions online that are talking all about this generation, and the majority isn’t shining.

But yeah, Nintendo is going to release a modern platform that’s going to utilise everything that made the Nintendo Switch the success it is and was. If they are consistent and follow-up on that with the Nintendo Switch 2. Then absolutely, it’s going to be a no-brainer for anyone who is serious about great videogames. And it’s just the competition everyone needs.