PowerA has made some legit controllers for the Switch before, and their products are generally solid inexpensive alternatives to Nintendo’s highly-priced Pro Controller and Joy-Cons which lack some functionality, namely Nintendo’s coveted HD Rumble. Because of this fact, it’s highly likely that this product is real. What’s left to speculation is whether or not this actually indicates an Overwatch port making its way over to the Switch.
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Many suspect some sort of crossover between Blizzard and Nintendo as opposed to a straight port. One idea put forth was D.Va for Smash, which would be an exciting crossover, but it’s unlikely to come to fruition. If it did, though, putting an Overwatch character in Super Smash Bros could lead to a relationship between Nintendo and Blizzard where the game ends up on Switch in the long run anyway.
Diablo 3, for example, made a marvelous jump to Switch, earning stellar reviews. Overwatch may not translate as well to the hybrid console as a first-person shooter, but it’s clear Blizzard has recently taken the time and effort working on the ports they commit to.
The final conclusion that could be drawn is the most cynical one. This is simply another piece of Overwatch merch to try and sell to gamers. Sure, there are plenty of fans who are dedicated to Overwatch and own a Switch who would buy this case, but it would get their hopes pointlessly. Yet, if this post truly indicates anything, it would be that Overwatch was coming to the portable console.
Overwatch is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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