This past week, Nintendo unveiled its next gaming console, the Nintendo Switch. In a short, 3 minute video, it seemed to have set the gaming world on fire with a exuberant joy and enthusiasm (and a little caution). That video was nice, but left a lot of questions. So, we began wondering about Nintendo’s past console/gaming device reveals, and what they showed then versus what reality ended up being.
Have a look at a few of those trailers below, including the very interesting wording in the Wii U’s debut, and compare those to what the company actually ended up delivering.
Switch
The new console, the Nintendo Switch, lets players take their home experience on the go with them.
Wii U
The Wii U was billed as a more personal device than the Wii (hence the “U” in the name), allowing for off-TV play of its games. Interesting enough, the first text we see in its promo video is the word “switch”.
3DS
As the successor to the highest selling gaming device of all time, the 3DS had a lot to live up to. Would a third dimension help?
Wii
The Wii was revealed in several steps over a couple of years, beginning with its name, Revolution, at E3 2005. Then, at the Tokyo Game Show that same year, we finally got to see the controller that would make the Wii possible.
DS
Originally meant to be a “third pillar” for the company, the DS became the ultimate gaming device, selling more than any other game console or portable in history. This original version was glossier than what launched in the end, but heralded a big shift for Nintendo.
NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic Edition is a neat little device that Nintendo has coming this holiday season. The video itself feeds off of our retro-influence memories.
… and the adorable Famicom Mini announcement.
For giggles, have a look at the Virtual Boy announcement commercial…
…And the kind of neat Gamecube commercial from 2001.
Ahh, the memories. Time will tell if the Switch will capture us in the way that other Nintendo consoles did, but the positive response to the device thus far has sent us good vibes.
Videos: Nintendo, IGN, Gamesradar
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