Chapter 878: Switch Pro
The new product launch had already unveiled three new phones and several other smart home devices, leaving most fans satisfied. But surprisingly, it wasn’t over yet.
Zhou Jiangping, wearing his Matrix Glasses, gently waved his hand, and a new device appeared on the big screen.
The audience below froze for a moment, a bit stunned.
The new Switch had seen massive improvements across the board. Parameters like performance, size, battery life, and graphics all completely crushed the previous generation.
This time, the Switch’s price had doubled, while the flagship version of the Matrix Glasses was a full 3,000 yuan more expensive than the previous high-end model.
In many people’s eyes, the performance had indeed improved, but the cost-effectiveness… was basically nonexistent.
Many lamented with heartache, “Zhou Jiangping, where’s your original intention? Think back—why was this brand originally called ‘Lehui’? Wasn’t it because it was affordable? Now the price feels like it’s got a faith premium tacked on…”
Strictly speaking, given the new product’s specs, the price was still reasonable. But for most consumers, high-end stuff was inherently expensive…
Lehui’s new product launch sparked a lot of buzz online, and discussions swirled around the flagship Matrix Glasses.
“Lehui’s new products are freaking expensive…”
“I feel like Lehui used low-end products to break into the market, and now that their market share is up, they have the confidence to roll out high-end devices and expand into the premium segment.”
“So, these high-end new products are all for the rich, huh?”
“Is there an expert who can break it down? Is the flagship Matrix Glasses worth getting? There’s a first-week discount.”
“Emmmm, if you’re rich, go for it—it’s the highest spec right now. As for a broke guy like me… no thanks.”
“So it’s not cost-effective?”
“It’s not about cost-effectiveness. Let me analyze it. The Switch’s two-player mode is for couples and social butterflies, and it’s mostly played by girls…”
“Yeah, so what’s the point of such high specs for a console aimed at women and kids? The console’s strength has never been graphics or performance, but interactivity and gameplay. Even if you buy the Pro home, how many games are there that the Pro can run but the original can’t? Very few. Sure, the price doubles, and it’ll feel smoother, but I think the Switch’s built-in controllers work fine, and it’s a flat display, not VR, so it doesn’t seem worth it.”
“That makes sense. The Switch’s biggest advantage is portability. The Pro is bigger and heavier, so it’s less portable. If you want high performance, why not just play on a PC or console? The Switch’s screen is small, and even with high specs, the experience can’t compare to a big screen. I think the Pro is a bit of a gimmick.”
“But the flagship Matrix Glasses are definitely worth it. The Matrix Glasses are a VR device, so higher specs mean a better experience. The original high-end version already had great specs, and the flagship is even more powerful. For VR, higher specs are always better. But the price is steep too…”
“I’m not buying the flagship Matrix Glasses. The high-end version is enough for me. The flagship is just a minor upgrade, not worth the extra money.”
“The Switch Pro is a bit awkward. The Switch is already expensive enough, and now the Pro is even pricier. It’s hard to recommend.”
“I’ll wait for the reviews before deciding.”
Just as everyone was discussing whether the new products were worth it, Chen Mo’s official Weibo suddenly updated.
“New game ‘Eternal City’ is now available for pre-order. It’s a VR game, but it also supports the Switch. The Switch version is a specially optimized port.”
The key point was that this new game, to achieve the highest visual effects, could only be run on the Switch Pro.
Many players were instantly stunned. So this was the trap they’d been setting!
Yeah, the Switch and Matrix Glasses were both Chen Mo’s brainchildren. How could they just be released dryly like that…
But many were puzzled. Chen Mo was making VR games now. How could he port a VR game to the Switch?
“Dark Souls” had done it before, and it was entirely feasible. But the issue was… could this game only run at low specs on the regular Switch, with only the Pro handling high specs?
Was this game… bigger than “Dark Souls”?