The Sims 4 for Nintendo Switch

"jackjack_k;c-15934786" wrote:

"@pepperjax1230;c-15934399" wrote:

"jackjack_k;c-15920679" wrote:

"@MelissaStarbees;c-15920428" wrote:
i seen that coming they have no plans for Mass Effect: Andromeda so i can see EA not doing the Sims 4 for the switch which is sad to be honest. but its their choice. even if some of us don't agree on it. i personally only have a switch and my laptop to play these types of games.

It's Nintendo's fault. ME:A needs more space than a Nintendo Switch catridge allows (32GB).
Plus the internal storage of the Switch is 32GB unless you pay for expansion. The Sims 4 as it stands with all patches and packs is more than 32GB and we're only 3 EP's in.

Unless Nintendo release a bigger model, it's highly doubtful. Meanwhile Xbox and PS4 have 500Gb and 1TB models.

Its not Nintendo's fault you can add more by getting a micro sd card and Nintendo has never competed with PS4 or Xbox One so why would they try to compete now? That is why everyone has the choice of what console fits them the best. Since I have been a big Nintendo fan for a long time I chose to get one and 500 GB on PS4 doesn't go far if you DD your games.

"jackjack_k;c-15929857" wrote:

"dogboy678;c-15921630" wrote:

"BariSaxy;c-15919821" wrote:
I hate to say it, but I saw this coming. Everyone was so hyped for the Switch, and I never could understand (as a Nintendo fan myself). Third parties (including EA) pledged their support for the Wii U but then turned around. It's obvious they'll do the same for the Switch.

With that said, I don't really think anything of value is lost here for the Switch.

Um that's because the Wii U was a flop. The Switch is really successful.

It's only successful at the moment because it's new and hard to come by (because there's limited stock, sales are often made by resellers).

That said, the Wii U only flopped because third party backed out. If they do the same with The Switch, the Switch will flop too.

Its not hard to find stores are carrying it. It won't be a flop because the fact its a hybrid console more so then the Wii U. Since I like handheld gaming systems way better that is why I like it. But I do have a PS4 and a Xbox One S.

You're proving my point.

A SD card being required to play, is the issue. Only a small number of players will have an SD card, so it's useless for EA to sell it to everyone who owns a Switch.

If Nintendo don't want to compete with the PS4/Xbox1, then that is their fault that the Switch can't play the game.
But EA can't market a game to a small selection of players. They need to invest in an eco-system that allows players to play out of box, with all DLC.

If they can't, it's not profitable.

Most retailers that sell the Nintendo switch will also sell SD cards, usually in the same section of the store if not in additional areas as well. You can get a 64GB Micro SDXC card for $25, and they make larger configurations too. With SD cards being rather affordable, and incredibly common, not having one is not a strong leg to stand on. Nintendo consoles have supported SD card expansion as far back as the original Wii, it's nothing new for anyone who's familiar with their products. As far as I am concerned, the "small number of players" who you reference aren't those who own an expansion, it's those that choose not to knowing they will need one. A reasonable consumer will get at least some info about such an expensive purchase before they buy it. Every website that reviews it mentions the capacity and suggests getting additional storage.

Switch is a dual console system. It's hardware is designed to be portable. The exclusion of Sims 4 from that platform says the hardware can't support the game in the same way the other platforms can.