@DrHouse64 - I know you didn't mean to say the 3DS was a commercial flop or anything (maybe I got off-track by talking about numbers). Anyway, from what I read, you didn't think the reasons why the 3DS were successful were applicable to the Switch. My viewpoint is that the 3DS sold as much as it did because of the library and games. The Wii U had a small library with only a handful of gems, in my opinion, and that's why its sales are anemic at best. 3DS games pushed the handheld system, so as long as the games are there for the Switch, Nintendo will see the sales.
I don't think the 3DS sold such impressive numbers because it was targeted at a younger audience (if that's what you're also thinking). Nearly every Nintendo system to date has been targeted at kids to a certain degree, handhelds especially. I'm of the opinion that the Switch's appeal will be the same as any other Nintendo console (e.g. "family friendly", great for kids, but intended for every age group). I mean, Nintendo's style has always been like that, although the Wii may have been more "kid friendly" and good for "casuals".
I don't think the 3DS sold such impressive numbers because it was targeted at a younger audience (if that's what you're also thinking). Nearly every Nintendo system to date has been targeted at kids to a certain degree, handhelds especially. I'm of the opinion that the Switch's appeal will be the same as any other Nintendo console (e.g. "family friendly", great for kids, but intended for every age group). I mean, Nintendo's style has always been like that, although the Wii may have been more "kid friendly" and good for "casuals".