Video games, esports, and gaming culture
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Look, I'm gonna say what everyone's thinking but too scared to admit - Nintendo has gotten lazy and complacent because they've cornered the handheld market and nobody's challenging them. The Switch is basically a glorified tablet running games that look like they're from 2015, yet they're charging $60 for Mario games that have less content than indie titles selling for $20. Where's the competition? Sony gave up on handhelds, Microsoft never even tried, and now Nintendo can coast on nostalgia while delivering the bare minimum. Their online service is a joke compared to PlayStation Plus or Game Pass, their Joy-Con controllers are literally designed to break so you buy more, and they're still selling hardware with specs that were outdated when the Switch launched in 2017. The gaming industry thrives on competition - look how Sony and Microsoft push each other with exclusives, services, and hardware innovation. But Nintendo? They're sitting pretty in their little bubble, recycling the same franchises for decades while charging premium prices for subpar experiences. We need Steam Deck, competitors, ANYONE to light a fire under Nintendo's butt before they drag the entire portable gaming market into mediocrity.