Came here to say this. GL.iNET is amazing

What about 20+ years when it costs between $100-600 from a guy on eBay or the overpriced retro game store?

This is coming from a TSA agent, not sure how much I trust it. Either way I hope this isn’t true. I think part of the switch’s success was it’s embracing of a standard modern controller layout (4 face buttons, shoulder buttons, triggers, d pad, 2 analog sticks, capture and home buttons). I love being able to bring standard Bluetooth controllers across multiple devices. I really don’t want to have to buy a bunch of new controllers with a new switch, it makes the transition that much harder for a niche/alienating feature only Nintendo will really know how to use

It would be really nice to be able to download all the games I purchased for the switch if backwards compatibility is in play. I don’t necessarily think it’s essential though, I plan on keeping the switches (plural) I’ve already bought as I like to do with all my old consoles.

What is essential is the ability to use old hardware with the new switch. At the very least, Bluetooth controllers should still be supported so I could use my switch pro and 8bitdo controllers. Joy cons and docks would be nice to have, but I think those would ultimately depend on what kind of form factor the new hardware has. I doubt Nintendo will abandon the hybrid dock able format, but we will see.

Nothing of value was lost. Let the idiots who think defederation and banning is the answer to everything wall themselves off

Great article, except super cringe at the end suggesting Beehaw specifically and not saying “Lemmy” or something to indicate it is part of a wider service.

Unless Reddit reverses course … a new site, such as the user-funded Beehaw … will take its place.