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Final Thoughts: The Future of Upgrades and Nintendo's Strategy
This entire saga highlights a recurring pattern with Nintendo's approach to hardware upgrades and game support. While die-hard fans love Mario and Nintendo's exclusives, there's growing frustration over the perceived lack of substantial upgrades—especially when players pay premium prices. The situation with Super Mario Party Jamberee’s Switch 2 Edition exemplifies how minimal effort can be masked as a significant upgrade, leaving consumers feeling duped.