As of this time, there's no official reason from Capcom as to why they aren't bringing it to the system yet, or even at all. These has led to a lot of speculation from people, and even boycotts from some. Me personally, I will not buy the game until it's released on the Switch. It only makes sense that a collection of NES games is released on a Nintendo platform.
Now, if you know your video game history, you'll know that Nintendo was a bit of a tyrant back in the days of the 8-bit era. They were very controlling of what was published on their machine as well as how many games a publisher could make annually. So, some people believe that there's a bit of bad blood between Capcom and Nintendo, which is why they aren't releasing DAC on the Switch, but I don't really think that's it.
Capcom has supported Nintendo throughout its previous generations. Nintendo was the first platform to receive Resident Evil 4 on the GameCube, and even the first platform to receive Resident Evil: Revelations on the 3DS. Mega Man compilations were released on Nintendo platforms. When Capcom remastered Duck Tales, they published a version on the Wii U. Hell, Capcom supports the Switch currently with Ultimate Street Fighter II coming out next month. So, if there IS any bad blood between the two companies, they're doing a great job of pretending to play nice.
So that leaves me with a theory, although it's nowhere near my own. The reason why a compilation of NES cames isn't coming to a Nintendo system is because of two words: Virtual Console. It is my belief that Nintendo is waiting for the Virtual Console to be released on the Switch, so they can divide the collection up into six pieces and charge five dollars individually. I would not put it past Nintendo to do something like this. They are a very greedy company, after all. I love Nintendo, but honestly, they are one of the greediest game makers around. If no collection is released for the Switch and the games do indeed appear on their own via Virtual Console, I will not buy them and instead just get the PS4 version, knowing that the decision was all Nintendo.
Regardless of whatever reason, this is just a baffling move. Being NES games, the Disney Afternoon Collection would feel right at home on the Switch, considering older games such as the Neo Geo titles are filling up a good portion of the eShop. What better place to play NES games than on the Switch, a platform that lets you take them on the go? What I also just thought of is that it isn't coming to the 3DS either, a platform where Virtual Console already exists. If it was a matter of doubting whether or not the game would sell, the 3DS would have been a surefire hit, but even then, there's already a number of people voicing their interest in wanting a Switch version. Just go to any article or Facebook post and read the comments. The Switch has already shipped over 2.5 million units, so I'm sure DAC would have sold well there, too. Hopefully, we'll see DAC come to the Switch in the future.
Now to talk about this... thing.
Before I do, let me just be objective and say I understand why this was created. The New 2DS XL brings the clamshell design, enhanced CPU, Amiibo NFC and analogue nub over to the 2DS line. It's the perfect 3DS without the 3D for people who wanted a 2DS, but hated its design. It's also 50 dollars cheaper than a 3DS, so I get it. But I don't like it.
Now let me be subjective. Even though I just said I understand why the thing was made, I view this machine as pointless. Why? Because it's a 3DS without the 3D. Everyone who has a 3DS already has a 2DS. They just need to turn the 3D off. Since the 2DS has now been redesigned, it also removed what made the 2DS unique in the first place: its doorstop shape. The original 2DS was easy for little hands to hold. Now, we have just another clamshell.
So the only thing that makes this New 2DS XL stand out is that it's a cheaper 3DS XL. If that's the case, why not just drop the price point on the 3DS? The thing's been out so long by now that surely, it's becoming cheaper and cheaper to make. Why, then, add yet another SKU to their line up to manage and for retailers to stock? Completely unnecessary.
But the reason why I'm bothered by this is because this announcement comes on the heels of the NES Classic being discontinued. To me, it's a matter of Nintendo's priorities being out of whack. Nintendo has decided to discontinue making something that no one can find to make something that no one wants (I'm being hyperbolic. I have no idea how many people would buy a New 2DS XL). So, instead of whatever factories were making the parts for the NES Classic, they're now making parts for the New 2DS XL. I highly doubt these things will sell more than the NES Classic. Or, Nintendo could just produce both at the same time. Lord knows they have enough money and resources...
It also seems to me that Nintendo decided to do yet another revision to show people that they aren't giving up on the 2DS and 3DS anytime soon. I honestly believe they should. The Switch has all the makings for the next Nintendo portable platform, and I truly feel they need to divert all their portable assets to it. Yeah, it's a bit of a problem trying to sell a Nintendo portable for 300, as we all learned the first time from the original 3DS (which was 250). Yet, the Switch is selling very successfully right now, so I don't think it's a stretch of the imagination to see this system fully replacing the 3DS. It dances between the realms of console and handheld by merely placing it in and out of a dock. It's perfect. Let the 3DS die and have the Switch carry the torch.
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