Maybe not a big surprise, apparently given that Switch owners will likely own another consoleBut, in 2020, the Nintendo Switch has outdone the Xbox and PlayStation consoles in the UK by a lot. Such as… a lot a lot.

It’s tempting to see this a huge hit for Nintendo, and it is, but it’s also a huge hit for us – people who play games. More than ever, consoles are moving away from the idea of ​​”competition” consoles, moving away from the idea that video games are for kids and nerds, with Family games can be accessedAnd the Fitness gamesAnd even games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons This is apparently Some people paid to purchase additional home transformers. Of course, a lot of Nintendo games are Switch exclusives, and although Xbox and Sony have their fair share of exclusive offerings, it pales in comparison to Nintendo’s premieres, which are Switch-only, which is probably why so many people have a switch as long Another console.

With the addition of cheaper, only portable Switch Lites for younger people and anyone not interested in playing on TV (And some predictions about 2021 Add Switch ProThe Nintendo Switch family isn’t as big as the Xbox or PlayStation, which makes their sales all the more impressive. Of course, we probably have to wait a little longer to learn more about the Switch Pro … unless it is Fake Nintendo Direct leak yesterday this weekend It turned out to be true. (will not.)

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