Does having two masterpieces propel Nintendo Switch to system of the year?

I'm talking about Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey of course. Both have an 97/100 MC. Sure Breath of the Wild isn't technically an exclusive, but that's sort of like saying Persona 5 isn't a PS4 exclusive. They both had releases on previous consoles, but by and large they are recognized on their current gen platforms. If that isn't enough to convince you, then we can consider other games like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Splatoon 2, ARMS, and some multiplats. So is that enough, SW? Or is it still behind the great PS4?

Here's the thing, when it comes to top quality of exclusive games, I think Nintendo Switch nails it this year, meanwhile, PS4 comes in seconds in my opinion but Nintendo switch takes the crown this year as system of the year.

Yes it would be system of the year based on your loose criteria.

Technically, I think the Xbox One X should since it will be the most powerful on the market.

The Switch definitely has its accolades of being a great and unique system as well.

So at the end of the day I think it should come down to these two ^^ Playstation has the weakest system of the year but that's because they didn't launch anything new that boosts it up.

Game library-wise, though, it's between Switch and PS4.

Yes- those two games, plus the sheer amount of other great stuff on the Switch ensures it's the best system of the year.

I would rather take a more nuanced look into the overall game library, including exclusives, rather than focusing completely just on two games. That said, it’s a matter of opinion and you couldn’t go wrong elevating either of the two systems. PS4 had a great year with Persona 5, Nioh, NieR, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 (with the definitive VR mode), Yakuza 0, Uncharted Lost Legacy, etc.

Overall, I’d say PS4 has the stronger library this year while Switch has the two eye-catchers. We can all agree the Switch has the strongest first year we’ve seen from a system in a long while, though.

The Nintendo Switch is without a doubt the system of the year for me. I've had more fun with my Nintendo Switch this year than I have had with gaming in probably over a decade and I haven't even played Mario Odyssey yet!

The only thing that I loved on my Xbox One this year was Cuphead (and I'm looking forward to Player Unknown's Battlegrounds) and the only thing that I loved on my PS4 this year was Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. That's not enough to top all of the enjoyment that I got from the Switch this year!

No Destiny 2, Prey, Madden, South Park, Assassins Creed, RE7, Shadow of War, Injustice 2, Call of Duty, Mass Effect, For Honor, Battlefront 2, Evil Within 2, and it's STILL the best system this year. Nintendo how did you do it?

The Switch will have the best 2 games and the most consoles sold in 2017. If that doesn’t make it console of the year, I don’t know what you’re smoking

I guess...still fewer quality games but maybe two of the best.

Before you get too cocky though...both games were in development for 5+ years and they are kinda lucky their new system isn't much of a hardware upgrade. Also they are the only new system released this year, bragging about them outselling systems that came out in 2013?

Assuming you pretend the PC doesn't exist.

Super Mario Odyssey looks great but Breath of the Wild is a disappointing game. The lack of multi-plats rules it out. The hardware is shit too other than the novelty of being able to take it on the go. The Switch's shit online support and social features don't help its cause. It is not a viable option to be a primary platform for gamers. It is an expensive piece of hardware just to get access to Nintendo exclusives.

Can’t say how much of an impact the Nintendo bump is having on Odyssey, but it was substantial for BotW. Regardless, Nintendo has done well transitioning from Wii U to Switch this far and all indicators point to it continuing to thrive. I still find the system itself to be rather eh, but so were the PS4 and X1 initially, so I’ll admit that I’m starting to come around on Switch’s overall trajectory.

The most important franchise to Switch is still Pokémon, IMO, and I believe it will be the game that determines Switch’s fate. If Pokémon undergoes a renaissance on Switch, the sky is the limit.

It is its first year and I already cant keep up with all the amazing Switch games.

Definitely one of the best first years of any console to date.

Everything else on PS4, Xbone and PC is considered garbage from now on. Switch > everything else from now on.

If both BotW and SMO are both something like love-letters to their respective franchises boasting new evolutions, then Pokemon better be something monumental and not just a new generation and a new region, same as every other game has been since gen 1. I mean sure...even if it was just another Pokemon game the same as any other with HD graphics, we'll buy it...but Nintendo and Game Freak, they seriously need to overhaul the series that might change it forever.

For me it is the system of the year. Can't wait to play Super Mario Odyssey in a few hours.

Zelda and Mario both releasing the same year, and competing against each other for GOTY... This is unpresidented.

System or console? Because PC has had an amazing year as well.

Yep, Nintendo is KING of 2017

Yep.

*Mini tablet thingy of the year.

Definitely. You'd have to hate Nintendo to think otherwise.

So because I don't like platformers much and find Zelda just an ok series I must hate Nintendo, ok then.

It wasn't really serious. But if you like Nintendo and don't like their best stuff, you're kinda odd. But you play nothing but racers, right?

I reckon it's got more than two masterpieces. Only PC is dishing out comparable quality content at a similar pace this year.

It is an amazing year for Nintendo no doubt. But the PC edges out on the Switch. That doesnt change the fact that I actually got the Switch in the first year. Normally I wait a lot longer before I buy a console.

No it means it's off to a fantastic start, but PS4 is more balanced and has had more time to mature as a system, now it has a great line up of exclusives.

So I'd say for consoles it goes PS4>>>Switch>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Xbone.

If we are strictly talking about consoles then yes.

Don't forget Xenoblade 2 is still this year... isn't it?

The PC and PS4 both had a great year (surprisingly for the PS4, which normally just gathers dust)...but the Switch is unbeatable this year.

Launching with Zelda made it a strong contender for system of the year.

Following that up with Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, Arms, Fire Emblem Warriors, some solid WiiU and PS4 ports, and Mario Odyssey (not to mention the upcoming Xenoblade 2 and a lot of pre-Christmas ports)...well, it's securely in the lead.

Plus the system is a huge crowd-pleaser. I can't remember the last time a console had this much hype behind it in its first year.

Pretty much. I'm enjoying the Switch, but it's not even close lol.

It is my favorite console of the year though. Not exactly a hard fought battle for that, but still.

Well it's my system of the year barring the PC lol.

It's not really just the games but the sheer comfort. I play 100% handheld for my Switch. Haven't used the dock even once.

Actually no, the N64 kicked some serious arse, but the only Nintendo games I ever bought for it was the 2 Zelda games, I mainly bought it for the wrestling games as they are still the best wrestling games money can buy.

It's not odd to buy a console from a company and not buy/like it's games, i'm not a fan of Halo/Gears and yet I still game on Xbox mainly because of Forza. Just because i'm known as a racing game fan (that's all type of racing games no matter how many wheels arcade or sim) doesn't mean that's all I play, in fact 3 of the last 5 games I've played aren't even racing games.

Nah, I play more than two games a year. But I'm glad it exists.

Not even close? How so? Examples?

Personal preference of course, but PC is where I've been having a great time gaming all year. Two fantastic games on the Switch doesn't change that for me lol.

And yes, I know the Switch has gotten other good games, but BotW and (soon to play) Odyssey are really it for me this year. BotW is easily a top 5 for me this year, possibly top 3. And I wouldn't be surprised if Odyssey flat out ends up being my goty.

But in terms of sheer volume, variety, and play time, there's just no way I can put the Switch in the same conversation as the PC this year.

@ConanTheStoner: so you like PC more because it has more games? All I see you play is Street Fighter lol.

@ConanTheStoner: I think he was asking for your PC list for the year.

I'm guessing...Divinity OS2, Warhammer TW2, the Xcom 2 expansion, the Guild Wars 2 expansion...?

switch is a monster

This^^

Ha, SFV is certainly my main go-to game, but I play a shit load of games on PC between Steam, GoG, fightcade, etc.

I guess my point is that it would be silly for me to put Switch above PC, when I get 99% of my game time out of PC right? Most games I play are multiplats and I play all those on PC. Most of the exclusives I play happen to be on PC too.

Not knocking the Switch, just makes no sense for me to say it's my system of the year when I hardly play it lol. Love Nintendo games, always have, probably always will, but Nintendo has been my ultimate side bitch for generations now. Always a great compliment to my primary platform, but that's about it.

lol none of the above actually, though Divinity OS2 is definitely on the plate after I finish Odyssey.

As I said above, the majority of PC games I play are multiplats really. Would make a list, but it'd be both huge and boring with a mix of new and old games.

So Switch got what ... 2 amazing games ?

That's pretty impressive, but meanwhile PC has gotten a dozen amazing games over the past year.

Breath of the Wild

Arms

Splatoon 2

Mario + Rabbids

Super Mario Odyssey

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And we still have Xenoblade 2 in December and PORT-vember in one month. The Nintendo Switch is the system of the year.

I wouldn't say just having Odyssey and BotW make it system of the year.

However, when you also factor in all the other games it got this year, MK8, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, Pokken, on top of a bunch of great 3rd party and Indie titles, with more still to come in the next two months. Yeah, Switch has easily been the best console this year, and has had by far the best launch year for any console ever.

Those so called masterpiece games if on X1X would be torn apart and scored 6's or 7's. if even that..Bank!!! Just sayin. :P

Yes I think probably is.

I am really looking forward to Xenoblade 2. It would be the cherry on the cake.

This year has been just the best year ever.

Switch deserves good games and has them, but i got more better games on PS4.

Now they need to nail Xenoblade 2, and my year will be all set.