In the latest Games Inbox, readers are debating the best Nintendo game of 2026, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave emerging as a strong contender. The discussion comes as Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches this week, marking the end of Nintendo's major releases for the year, aside from Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and The Duskbloods.
Contenders for Nintendo's Best Game
One reader, writing under the name Second best, notes that after a slow start, 2026 has been a decent year for Nintendo, calling it a better second year for the Switch 2 than the Switch 1 received. The contenders listed include Pokémon Pokopia, Yoshi And The Mysterious Book, Star Fox, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The reader has played all except Yoshi and reports they were well received, though they question whether a Pokémon game fully counts as a Nintendo title.
The reader's vote goes to Fortune's Weave, which they initially hesitated to buy but decided to get after seeing positive reviews. They describe the amount of content as "insane" and note they are nowhere near finishing it, with DLC still to come. The reader also hopes 2027 will be as big an improvement over 2026 as 2026 was over 2025.
Console Prices and Industry Concerns
Another reader, Irve77, expresses constant fear of their Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 breaking, given the current RRP of £670 and £570 respectively. They find the Xbox Series X price baffling, suggesting that Microsoft could drop it to £570 to match the PlayStation 5, which might give the illusion they are still in the market. The reader worries that console prices will remain high for years, putting a stranglehold on the industry, and notes that every studio seems one poorly selling game away from closure.
GameCentral responds that Microsoft's logic is thought to be a lack of capacity or need to manufacture many Xbox Series X units, so there is no reason to decrease the price for the few who want one.
Graphics and Future of Consoles
Reader Joss comments on the cleverness of a GTA 6 trailer that used GTA 5 graphics, highlighting how much graphics have improved. They agree with readers who say the PlayStation 5 is as far as consoles are likely to go for the foreseeable future, with the PlayStation 6 being an expensive extra most people won't have. The question, they say, is whether other games can catch up in the meantime.
Reader Panda adds that a fully portable PlayStation 5 could cost over £800, and a PlayStation 5 plus Portal combo is already not far off that. They predict hardware prices will rise again next year, and suggest Sony might launch the PlayStation 6 in a low-key way as a premium option, while continuing to support the PlayStation 5 for years.
Other Reader Opinions
Reader Chris questions why Nintendo doesn't include classic characters in Switch Sports instead of generic ciphers. GameCentral responds that Wii Sports has always been about Mii, and Nintendo has a separate line of Mario sports games. They note that 2022's Nintendo Switch Sports sold over 18 million copies, making it the 11th most successful game on the Switch.
Reader Tim comments on the game Stupid Never Dies, calling it a waste after watching the trailer, and expresses excitement for Devil May Cry 6, speculating it could be the next big Capcom announcement. GameCentral says it seems likely, but that has been the case for several years.
