Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former Nintendo of America boss, expressed his initial confusion upon seeing the Switch 2's initial software lineup. Speaking to The Game Business, Fils-Aimé discussed his thoughts on Nintendo's handling of the Switch 2 and its position in the video game market compared to Microsoft and Sony. He noted that while the lineup wasn't threadbare, it lacked the big one-two punch of a new 3D Mario and Zelda that the Switch received during the same time period, alongside a breakout new franchise: Splatoon. Fils-Aimé also praised the enhanced Nintendo Switch 1 content and the free stuff that comes with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which has helped drive momentum. However, he expressed surprise that Microsoft hadn't already released more games for Nintendo's new console, and he wondered why Xbox hasn't fully embraced Switch 2 from a software perspective. Despite this, Fils-Aimé enjoyed playing his Switch 2, though he noted that the company didn't send him one for free. This article invites readers to share their thoughts on the Switch 2's lineup and the future of Nintendo's relationship with Microsoft in the comments.
