I have to admit: I already feel the Nintendo Switch 2 is a let-down Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished January 12, 2025 9:00am Have the Switch 2 links been a disappointment? (Amazon)A reader is concerned at the Nintendo Switch 2 leaks so far and worries that Nintendo will be forced to play things safe in the new generation.There have been so many Switch 2 leaks this week that I dont think anyone can be in any doubt that we already know what the console looks like. Its got so bad that even Nintendo has talked about it, although without saying whether the leaks are real or not. I think its pretty clear that, even if there are a few inaccuracies, due to them not being the final models, the Switch 2 looks like the leaks show. That is, it looks almost exactly the same as the original Switch.I can absolutely see the logic in this. The Switch has been a massive hit and the games industry is a lot more volatile than it was eight years ago, so from a business perspective it makes no sense to start getting wacky. But I wish they would.I would hate to think that the days of Nintendo going out on a limb and making something crazy like the DS or Wii are over. Sure, that means that sometimes you get a Wii U but for me, as a fan, thats well worth the risk. Even if I have to accept that bean counters arent going to see it that way.I remember only a few years ago, when Shigeru Miyamoto was hinting that the next console would be very different to the Switch, but unless there is a secret feature of the Switch 2, that is very well hidden, I think its clear thats not going to be case.Im sure Nintendo will do some clever things with a mouse and an in-built camera, if thats what the mystery button is for, but there seems little chance that they can be as game-changing as the Wii or even the Wii U.We all know the problems with games becoming more expensive to make, and taking longer to develop, and the fear is that all games will become more conservative and predictable, which is worrying given how bad things already are. But I fear that this is going to happen to Nintendo too.They may not be as cutthroat as other publishers but theyre still in the business to make money and if the Switch 2 is as powerful as a PlayStation 4 then that means its games are going to be as expensive to make as PlayStation 4 titles, which is when the current problems started to become unavoidable.I wait with bated breath to see what the launch games will be, not just out of excitement but worry. Theres been a lot of predictions of Mario Kart 9 being the main launch title, which is fine, but its also very safe. If everything else turns out to be just Splatoon 3, a Smash Bros. refresh, and a new Animal Crossing Im going to worry even more.These are the sensible business decisions but its hard for me to imagine that any of them will be amongst Nintendos most ambitious games. Itll be at least five years before we get another major Zelda, so my main hope is that the next 3D Mario manages to push the envelope; that and hopefully some kind of new IP.More TrendingIm not saying that wont happen, or that the Switch 2 hardware wont have some neat tricks up its sleeve, but Im saying that the leaks so far have done nothing to calm my worries. Knowing that, so far, everything looks a little too familiar cant help but be disappointing and I just hope that isnt true of the games as well.By reader Onibee Will we ever see something as weird as the Nintendo DS again? (Nintendo)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy