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Famitsu survey shows Switch owner satisfaction, favorite games, hopes for the future

by rawmeatcowboy
26 April 2017
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The following results come from a Famitsu poll with 1,294 Switch owners...

Why did you decide to purchase?

– For the games on the console - 35.7% 736
– So I can play outside - 16.9% 348
– Always buy Nintendo machines - 16.4% 338
– I like the features of the main unit/controller - 13.3% 274
– I like the design of the main unit/controller - 6.6% 135
– Because of multi-player - 5.9% 121
– Because of the selling price - 4.5% 93
– Other - 0.7 15

When and where did you purchase?

– Reserved in-store before the release date - 39.4% 315
– Reserved online before the release date - 28.0% 224
– Purchased in-store after the release date - 16.4% 131
– Purchased online after the release date - 11.6% 93
– Queued at store front without advanced reservation - 4.6% 37

Where have you played your Switch for the most time?

– TV Mode (indoors) - 53.1% 426
– Mobile Mode (indoors) - 34.2% 275
– Table mode (indoors) - 7.5% 60
– Mobile Mode (outdoors) - 3.1% 25
– I have not played yet - 1.7% 14
– Table mode (outdoors) - 0.4% 3

How satisfied are you with the hardware performance?

– Very Satisfied - 40.8% 328
– Satisfied - 44.4% 357
– Neither - 9.7% 78
– Somewhat Dissatisfied - 4.1% 33
– Dissatisfied - 1.0 8

How satisfied are you with the Joy-Con performance?

– Very Satisfied - 27.9% 224
– Satisfied - 41.2% 331
– Neither - 20.2% 162
– Somewhat Dissatisfied - 9.1% 73
– Dissatisfied - 1.6 13

What peripherals have you purchased?

– Pro Controller - 35.8% 281
– Carrying Case - 19.0% 149
– Joy-Con Grip - 5.4% 42
– Joy-Con (L) / ® - 2.3% 18
– AC Adapter - 1.4% 11
– Joy-Con Strap - 0.8% 6
– Dock Set - 0.3% 2
– None - 35.1% 275

How many games have you purchased?

– One - 43.3% 349
– Two - 26.3% 212
– Three - 16.0% 129
– Four - 5.6% 45
– Five - 2.64% 21
– Six - 3.7% 30
– Not Purchased - 2.5% 20

Which games do you frequently play?

– The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 49.5% 696
– 1-2-Switch - 13.0% 183
– Snipperclips - 9.0% 126
– Super Bomberman R - 7.0% 99
– Dragon Quest Heroes I & II - 5.3% 75
– VOEZ - 2.8% 39
– Puyo Puyo Tetris S - 2.1% 30
– Disgaea 5 - 2.0% 28
– Blaster Master Zero - 1.6% 23
– The King of Fighters ‘98 - 1.2% 17
– I Am Setsuna - 1.2% 17
– Other Software - 5.2% 73

How satisfied are you with the software line-up?

– Very Satisfied - 9.1% 73
– Satisfied - 24.0% 193
– Neither - 19.8% 159
– Somewhat Dissatisfied - 31.5% 253
– Dissatisfied - 15.5 124

What is your overall satisfaction level at the moment?

– 10 points or less - 1.0% 8
– 11-20 - 0.5% 4
– 21-30 - 1.5% 12
– 31-40 - 0.6% 5
– 41-50 - 4.0% 32
– 51-60 - 5.0% 40
– 61-70 - 12.6% 101
– 71-80 - 24.7% 198
– 81-90 - 27.9% 224
– 91 points or more - 22.3% 179

What do you want from the future of Nintendo Switch?

– Splatoon 2 & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
– Support for YouTube and niconico videos
– Improvement of software and implementation of Virtual Console
– To be enjoyed by adults and children
– New ways to play
– Live video commentary distribution
– Improved software line-up
– Improved functionality with mobile devices
– A community like Miiverse
– To be able to save data to SD Cards

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