They also don't have to worry about the network features, which would probably cut down significantly on both development and qa time.
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Nintendo Switch is the fastest-selling Nintendo console in European history
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Art Vandilay
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Is that even possible? How many PS4s were available at launch? Pretty sure there were supposedly 2 mil Switchs released WW.
It's only going up when the wave of indies start to roll in, and then the rest of the 2017 AAA titles. I'm hoping the Switch will be my goto platform for indies that I would normally buy on PC or PS4.
This past weekend I played BoTW in 5 different configurations, and all worked well:
1. docked TV with joy-cons attached to grip
2. docked TV with split joy-cons (really comfortable way to play with motion control)
3. docked TV using pro-controller
4. portable with joy-cons attached
5. table top with split joy-cons
Nothing else in the marketplace does this.
This past weekend I played BoTW in 5 different configurations, and all worked well:
1. docked TV with joy-cons attached to grip
2. docked TV with split joy-cons (really comfortable way to play with motion control)
3. docked TV using pro-controller
4. portable with joy-cons attached
5. table top with split joy-cons
Nothing else in the marketplace does this.
True.
And monolith also released the original Xenoblade (2010) about 2 years after their previous project (disaster: days of crisis, 2008). They seem to be quite efficient in general compared to Square for example.
Dark Cloud
Member
There's a handful of topics that will be looked back in a couple of years. Lol
Inferno313
Banned
Just wait until it gets it's ultimate killer app:
A Samba De Amigo revival where you use your two joycon as maracas, complete with HD Rumble beads.
A Samba De Amigo revival where you use your two joycon as maracas, complete with HD Rumble beads.
Omnistalgic
Member
Great start, seems like the device is well-liked, I know I'm getting one as soon as Amazon restocks.
It's really a great compliment to my PS4. Now I don't have to just be a gamer dad when I'm at home '-)
So excited to finally get mine, and I've been pretty critical on all Nintendo hardware and the prices of just getting into the ecosystem. Still excited to play Zelda wherever I want though, and jump back into some franchises like Mario Kart and Smash Brothers.
It's really a great compliment to my PS4. Now I don't have to just be a gamer dad when I'm at home '-)
So excited to finally get mine, and I've been pretty critical on all Nintendo hardware and the prices of just getting into the ecosystem. Still excited to play Zelda wherever I want though, and jump back into some franchises like Mario Kart and Smash Brothers.
Shifty1897
Member
Initial sales numbers mean nothing for Nintendo. In the past they intentionally shorted inventory in order to create hype. They always sell out because they never have enough units for sale.
You could argue that they just manufactured more Switches before putting them on sale this time.
You could argue that they just manufactured more Switches before putting them on sale this time.
While still plagued by shortages, Sony apparently shipped more than 2.1 mio units in the first two weeks: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps...les-worldwide-according-to-sony/1100-6416510/
That link also mentions more than 700k units sold through during the first weekend in EUR/AUS, I doubt that Nintendo even shipped that many.
Nintendo only intends to ship 2 mio worldwide during this entire month.
How does it feel to live in denial?
I can't fathom how people are salty that a console is doing well.
somecrazymember
Banned
I don't wanna sound negative or anything, but the amount of consoles simply available at launch was far greater then any previous launches. In the shop where i work (Brussels), we had 110 units. (for comparison, we received 15 NES Mini at its launch, 75 PS4's etc.)
KillerMan91
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PSP sold near million units during its first week in EU (185k in UK). PS3 sold around 600k units during its first week in EU (150k in UK) . So perhaps PS4, PSP, PS3 and then Switch
Newtype-001
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naisu
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Deleted member 231381
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Cunning Nintendo, releasing the Wii in small batches so over a decade later they could hype the Switch. Masters of the long game. The Wii U was clearly just a ruse to lower our defenses.
CharminUltra
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Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, that'd be badass
Calm Mind
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That remains to be seen. But I am positive it will do quite well for itself.
Game will live or die by its content in my eyes. Here's hoping they fill it to the brim
The perfect Dark
Banned
And where is the Wii?
Charles Brandon
Member
Thanks for the info
Dark Cloud
Member
What about the Wii?
I am expecting slightly better sales than wonderful 101. So no, not a major new IP.
KillerMan91
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Wii sold 325k during its first weekend in EU. It was extremely supply constrained though (and continued to be for something like a year...). Would have probably had way over a million launch if there had been enough supply.
325k during the first two days. Zelda TP had an attachment rate of 75%. The system was sold out everywhere though.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Can't view link at work, does this include handhelds?
Glass Shark
Banned
Amazing that people in the thread about US sales basically straight up said Reggie was lying. Will they believe it now?
once again, now that its selling well, I hope E3 has a lot of good announcements
Magic Mushroom
Member
Hope it does well. Off to a good start at least. I love mine with the Neon Joy-Cons. Being able to play a game like Breath of the Wild - a true masterpiece in my opinion - at my parents, in bed or on the train is a game changer for me.
As for its line-up, I'm really looking forward to ARMS and Super Mario Odyssey.
As for its line-up, I'm really looking forward to ARMS and Super Mario Odyssey.
m.i.s.
Banned
I'd have to check the figures but consoles have never been particularly big in continental Europe - N consoles particularly. UK is by far the biggest market in raw numbers.
I know they were ridiculously supply constrained, but still beating the Wii and DS is mighty impressive, Nintendo just need to keep the momentum going and droughts to a minimum and should have a huge success on their hands.
This thing is gonna do crazy numbers when it gets exclusive Pokemon games.
This thing is gonna do crazy numbers when it gets exclusive Pokemon games.
Gotdatmoney
Member
So your most recent game doesn't set the precedent?
Let's be honest, the Switch is the WiiU 2
It is the design idea of the WiiU revisited, and taken as far as current technology allows it.
It's everything the WiiU should have been
Laevateinn
Member
I'm not French but I got a Switch for myself and my wife but only one copy of Zelda (really tempted to change that though). My situation is probably weird and rare though.
The perfect Dark
Banned
deep and delicious drapings of fanboy narrative in this one, 8/10
Lol just like Splatoon right?
RampagingSoul
Member
It'll probably come out this year... in Japan.
huh, I just had déjà vu
Bombarms amirite
Nintendo doesn't just make games for your taste so just cause you dismiss splatoon doesn't mean that the majority will (see japan sales).
I didn't see that coming. I'm happy about it, but I'm surprised.
In a way, this almost shouldn't be happening. The Switch is a console with a much stronger concept than the Wii U but without the ecosystem and supporting features that early adopters have come to expect from Nintendo's competitors (the online focus and the quality of third party support remain obvious weak spots). And yet, here we are.
And maybe I shouldn't be so skeptical about Nintendo and partners relying on Wii U titles to make up part of its first year library, either (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, LEGO City Undercover). Those are good games being reintroduced for what seems to be a much more engaged base of Switch users.
In a way, this almost shouldn't be happening. The Switch is a console with a much stronger concept than the Wii U but without the ecosystem and supporting features that early adopters have come to expect from Nintendo's competitors (the online focus and the quality of third party support remain obvious weak spots). And yet, here we are.
And maybe I shouldn't be so skeptical about Nintendo and partners relying on Wii U titles to make up part of its first year library, either (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, LEGO City Undercover). Those are good games being reintroduced for what seems to be a much more engaged base of Switch users.
Gotdatmoney
Member
That's the joke.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
Member
It's good to see it doing well.
Son.Ralph.Funk
Member
It's launching at the cheapest price of any console in many years. It's not expensive at all. Even the WiiU was more expensive at launch.
I sure hope so, for comedy purposes. Sales-age threads will be a thing to behold.