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Nintendo Switch 2 needs to avoid this major PS5 and Xbox Series X mistake

A new generation for Nintendo Switch 2 needs to be exactly that: a new generation

And while discussions will rage on about the console’s price, release date, and whether it’s a safe sequel in the run up to a deeper dive on April 2, there’s one aspect that Nintendo has to get right that the PS5 and Xbox Series X got seriously wrong. However, the sheer amount of cross-gen releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X has led to a feeling that this generation hasn’t delivered the usual type of leap gamers expect. If it’s simply making some games look a little sharper, or run smoother, that won’t be enough to convince most users to rush out and buy a Switch 2, especially as Nintendo’s audience isn’t graphics-focused.

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