Nintendo Direct April 2: Is it Wise to BUY or SHORT Nintendo Before Tuesday?
Nintendo is set to unveil its first major console in almost ten years during the Nintendo Direct on April 2. The Nintendo Switch 2, anticipated for 2025, comes with a significant legacy.
Having sold over 150 million units since its launch in 2017, the original Switch presents a high bar to meet. The challenge lies in securing dominance in the gaming market, which significantly contributes to Nintendo’s revenue.
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Many gamers are expressing doubts: “I fear Nintendo will disappoint us greatly,” one user on X remarked. “Development costs are constantly rising, and game production is taking longer and longer. Their new R&D facility won’t be ready until 2028.”
Should you consider investing in Nintendo stock or betting against it ahead of tomorrow’s announcement?
Should You Short Or Buy Nintendo Stock Before Nintendo Direct April 2?
Looking at historical trends, shorting Nintendo stock seems advisable. Every console release has resulted in commercial struggles for Nintendo since the GameCube.
- GC (failure)
- Wii (success)
- Wii U (failure)
- Switch (success)
- Switch 2 (?).
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The GC struggled due to a clear antagonism towards third-party developers. The Wii U faltered because it was severely underpowered and misbranded, leading many parents to mistake it for just an expansion to the Wii.
Currently, the Switch library is notably the most welcoming to third-party and indie developers among the major consoles (although there might be too much low-quality content), and the Switch 2 seems to be reducing gimmicks if anything. The only scenario where we see the Switch 2 failing is if they fail to make enough upgrades (i.e., lacking a significant hardware advancement) or completely mishandle new first-party releases.
Games already confirmed include:
- Mario Kart 8 Switch 2 Edition
- Metroid Prime 4
- Super Mario Odyssey 2
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Pokémon Legends: ZA
- MGSD: Snake Eater
Aspiring titles include:
- Master Chief Collection
- Breath of the Wild Trilogy
Significance of the Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch has altered the gaming landscape profoundly. Its innovative design combined home and handheld gaming, effectively eliminating two former consoles, the Wii and DS, and generating one of the most lucrative hardware lines in history. Sales reached $100 billion, with investors eager to participate.
However, success can be a double-edged sword. While Sony and Microsoft can bear hardware missteps, Nintendo cannot. Its future relies on its innovations.
This is also crucial for the GameFi sector, with companies like Sui, planning to launch the SuiPlay0X1, a device similar to the Switch.
Consequences of Success
For Nintendo, failing is not an option. With no alternative console to rely on, the Switch 2 must succeed spectacularly. Its launch will be pivotal in determining whether the company can maintain the momentum it has garnered over the last ten years.
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Essential Points
- Nintendo is gearing up to showcase its first significant console in almost a decade during the Nintendo Direct on April 2. The Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a 2025 release, carries a notable legacy.
- It’s vital for the GameFi industry, with firms like Sui, which will soon debut the SuiPlay0X1, a device reminiscent of the Switch.
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