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Nintendo vs. PlayStation: Can Switch 2 Narrow the Revenue Gap? - Livecomputing.net Did you know that Sony’s Game & Network Services segment earns more than three times the revenue of Nintendo’s, despite […]

Nintendo’s Aug 1 earnings could shape game pricing.
If Mario Kart™ World sells well at $79.99, others may follow.
Will Switch 2 narrow the gap with PlayStation?
I mapped out a few scenarios → livecomputing.net/2025/07/nint...

Fidelity × Responsiveness: A Framework for Positioning Games and Platforms - Livecomputing.net Discover how visual fidelity and input responsiveness shape modern games. This framework helps position titles, platforms, and player expectations for long-term strategy.

I’ve been using this framework to map titles by responsiveness and graphic fidelity.

Where does each platform operate, and where is it heading?
Where does a title stand, and how about its competition?
What do customers value most?

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The $59.99 and $49.99 tiers feel wide open right now.
Could be an opening for third-party publishers.
I explored this more in my latest blog post: livecomputing.net/2025/06/swit...

$80 for Mario Kart World.
That price point could shift how premium games are priced.

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These 7 signals are basic, but they’re what I’ll be watching after launch — especially as the platform moves toward the holiday season.

Full article is here if you missed it:
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7. Global Reach

Switch 2 adds more languages and leans further into digital downloads.

If it gains traction in regions consoles have struggled with, it could open new markets — even if platform holders don’t share those numbers.

6. Accessories as Infrastructure

Switch 2 supports a dedicated camera from launch.

If developers use it well and players like the results, the camera could become more than an add-on — it could shape how the system is used day to day.

5. YouTuber Teams on Switch 2

Group chat could do more than support multiplayer — it might enable a new style of content.

If group-based YouTubers take off, Switch 2 could shape how game culture is shared and watched.

4. GameChat in Third-Party Titles

Nintendo introduced group chat early — before showing most games.

If third-party titles adopt it well, it could make Switch 2 more social by default, and more attractive for multiplayer play.

3. Third-Party and Free-to-Play Titles

If games like Cyberpunk 2077 run well on Switch 2, it could boost interest in bringing more demanding titles.

For free-to-play games like Fortnite, good performance might make Switch 2 a daily platform for players.

2. Game Pricing Tiers

Mario Kart World launches at $79.99. Donkey Kong Bananza is $69.99.

If both sell well, this could set a new baseline for AAA pricing — and influence what third parties aim for on Switch 2 and beyond.

1. Hardware Pricing

$449.99 at launch. Probably fine for early adopters.

But what happens by the holiday season? If Nintendo cuts prices — especially outside Japan — it could quietly shape how third parties respond.

7 Signals to Watch in Nintendo’s Switch 2 Strategy - Livecomputing.net Nintendo will release the Switch 2 next month. The question for game developers is whether you should support it. And […]

Switch 2 is almost here.

There are early signals that show how strong the platform might be for developers and publishers.

I wrote about 7 of them:
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What do you think about the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera? Nintendo will release it on day one, and even allow compatible devices to connect.

I think it is more than just a group chat feature.
It feels like infrastructure.

YouTube video by LiveComputing Will the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 boost game sales?

Will the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 boost game sales? Sega is releasing the game before the film, which is exactly the opposite of what Nintendo did last year.
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We’ve had over 40 shoguns, I’m not sure which one the Emmy Award winning drama is talking about..

YouTube video by LiveComputing Black Myth: Wukong searches were 50% of Palworld

Black Myth: Wukong is doing extremely well on Steam, but might be struggling on other platforms. What do you think?
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What a touching story of a family in Pakistan, a journalist and a police officer in UK. Imagine your article read over hundreds of times! Honorable work of journalism.

YouTube video by LiveComputing Elden Ring vs Zelda / Fortnite

I am curious how games on different platforms compare with one another, since many of us play on multiple hardware. But we don’t have a common metric to measure them.

Here’s how big the attention for Elden Ring is compared to Legend of Zelda and Fortnite.
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