They filter the original design of the switch menu Atomics

its interface Nintendo Switch It is unique in its way, although it is not loved by many. But recently they got to know each other A series of images that revealed how the console’s menus were created during its developmentAnd the revelation is quite interesting.

Recently, a Twitter user known as PaulFelixKelly shared some pictures of a Nintendo Switch prototype, Where it is possible to see the design that the console menu had during its development. A date is not marked on this appearance, although it is noted that it corresponds to tests carried out prior to 2016.

Switch menu mockups were recently discovered on a prototype Switch NAND. These appear to be early in development as the “switchboard” menu style was already set in stone for most of 2016. So it is assumed that these images are from earlier pic.twitter.com/XPwnmKONpE

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In the photo we can see the start menu, user icon and friends section. There’s also a shot of system settings, though it’s blurry. Here, the fact stands that while selecting a game, we will see an image of the title in question, Similar to what the PlayStation 5 presents to us with funding.

However, and as you already know, the final result is very different, and the Nintendo Switch uses a much simpler menu, where we only see the icons of the games, and only that, Which can frustrate more than one person, especially after seeing what can happen. In related matters, former Big N developers predict when the Switch 2 will go on sale Likewise, developers are already making games for this new console

Editor’s note:

I have to admit that the original interface design looks much better than the final product. The idea of ​​seeing an image or animation of the selected game on top is very interesting, and it’s something I’d like to see on the Switch 2, though I don’t doubt that making it a reality will be a big task.

Through: Paul Felix Kelly