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To help set expectations for the Switch 2 Direct, let’s look at the Switch 1 reveal



The Switch was first shown with a reveal trailer on October 20, 2016. Here is a reupload of that trailer, since Nintendo has made that video private.

In this video we see the following things:

  • Breath of the Wild is shown
  • The name is shown
  • The switching feature is shown
  • It's shown that the Switch uses small cartridges
  • The kickstand is shown
  • A port of Skyrim is shown and it's shown to use motion controls
  • The Pro Controller is shown
  • A car headrest adapter that was never released is shown
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is shown
  • It's shown that you can play multiplayer on the Switch even when it's not connected to a TV.
  • NBA 2K18 is shown and it's shown that multiple Switches can play local multiplayer.
  • Super Mario Odyssey is shown.
  • Splatoon 2 is shown.

As for games, only six were actually shown in this trailer.

The closest analog to this with the Switch 2 is the reveal trailer that we got showing what it looks like.

On January 13, 2017 Nintendo gave an hour long presentation of the Switch live on stage. Here is a reupload, as Nintendo also took this video down.

In it, Nintendo executives present the following:

  • Everything that was shown in the reveal trailer is summarized and more details are provided
  • The launch date is provided
  • The launch price is provided
  • Nintendo Switch Online is announced (would not launch until the following year)
  • It is announced that there will be no region locking
  • Battery life is shown
  • It's shown that it charges through Type C
  • Online play is shown
  • The Joy-Con features are demonstrated: Buttons, amiibo functionality, screenshot button, wrist straps, motion controls, HD rumble, IR camera, etc.
  • A trailer for 1-2 Switch is played. The trailer is broken down and a release date is given.
  • A trailer for ARMS is played. The trailer is broken down, a match is shown, and a release window is given.
  • A trailer for Splatoon 2 is played. The trailer is broken down and a release window is given.
  • A trailer for Super Mario Odyssey is played. The trailer is broken down and a release window is given. Notably the capture gimmick is not shown.
  • A trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is played. No breakdown for the trailer or release window.
  • A trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors is played. No breakdown for the trailer or release window.
  • Development partners are briefly shown.
  • "Over 80 games" are announced to be in development.
  • Dragon Quest X, XI and Heroes I and II are announced to be in development with no trailer.
  • A trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V is shown. No breakdown for the trailer or release window.
  • A trailer for Octopath Traveler is shown. No breakdown for the trailer or release window.
  • Toshihiro Nagoshi announces Sega's commitment to developing for Switch.
  • Todd Howard talks about Skyrim for Switch.
  • Suda 51 announces Travis Strikes Again
  • EA announces a commitment to developing FIFA games for Switch (lol).
  • A sizzle reel of trailers is shown.
  • The presentation is recapped.
  • It finishes with a trailer for Breath of the Wild.

We know that the Direct will probably be 30 to 60 minutes based on previous Directs.

Based on what we saw from the first Switch for the reveal, how have your expectations been set?

by razorbeamz

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