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[Dee Dah Dave]

Well at least we still have the Red Dead trailer to come, that's something

Can't say I'm impressed really.

 

[greelay]

Dumb fucking name. Cool fucking design. I'm super excited.

 

[Dark_3nergy]

I'm not disappointed!

FROM support could be huge.

This was a very intriguing surprise. I am really pumped to see FromSoftware titles getting into bed with NSwitch. Curious to see if this gets an exclusive, though that might be too much to ask for at the moment.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I am kinda dreading the fact that there might bes a tiny HDD in the tablet - and the bigger HDD is housed in the dock. I cannot see the tablet going over 128GB (with maybe 500GB in the dock)

If so, you will basically have to do some management as to what game(s) you want to have access to on the go if you go fully digital.

 

[franklyshankly]

I'm guessing from the size of that dock that it will have extra processing power? Has there been any confirmation?

 

[backflip10019]

I kind of just wish they made a more powerful home console.

I don't take games anywhere and I don't know anyone who does.

 

[Raitaro]

I'm happy!

- No more software droughts due to handhelds getting all the attention!

- 3D Mario that looks like 64/Sunshine!

- New Splatoon!(?)

- FROM Software making a game!(?)

- Slight chance of Wii U games being supported (or them getting re-releases at least)!

- No return of the New Mario art style (so far)!

(Would have loved to see a Super Mario Maker 2/Special Edition but one can't have everything.)

The name Switch..ehh...a bit generic but I'll get used to it. At least both the name and branding are totally different unlike the Nintendo Bait 'n Switch they released last time. I do slightly fear that people will confuse this with the Wii U's tablet this time though...

 

[Yui]

Is there a fan inside? appears to have an exhaust on the top.

I mean, the tablet part has to be the main processing unit right?
So a fan seems natural I guess.

 

[Jingo]

I never cared for nintendo and this trailer made me want one, a portable and home console all in one, very well played.

 

[BuggyMike]

Im inlove. Feels good as a nintendo fan to finally get something like this. This past generation has been really rough for us. This looks so promising. Day freakin 0

 

[Lady Siara]

The big fat square controller without the screen in between reminds me of the original Xbox controller, one of the least ergonomic beasts to ever exist for me.

Please don't make me suffer through another Duke.

 

[Zombie James]

I have to say I'm disappointed in the lack of details. The video did a good job of demonstrating the concept of the system but that concept's been talked about for months. There are some very, very key areas we're still left out on, like:

- What does the dock do to enhance games, if anything?
- What's the battery life like?
- What's the resolution of the screen?
- What are the specs?
- Is there a proper account system?

Yeah, yeah, they can only show so much in a three minute video but they could have done something. Like an account system. The video could have started with the guy unboxing his Switch, signing in to his account, and having access to his library. Simple.

As it stands, there are still way too many unknowns for me.

 

[RootCause]

No more resistive screens.

 

[Simbabbad]

To me it looks exactly like 3D World.

The one relevant thing about the Mario bit is it looks like a return to the Mario 64/Sunshine formula.

 

[brandonh83]

The name is fantastic, people. Short and communicates the idea behind the console.

I didn't kneejerk about it right away to let it sit, and I have to agree.

 

[Bishop89]

im guessing only a select few of games will be playable multiplayer when portable?

How would you play something like cod with 1 stick?

 

[robertsan21]

So the screen on the handheld? please tell me its something good and not some cheap shit

 

[ffdgh]

They certainly made a better first impression than the wii u so that's a plus.

 

[firelogic]

The optimism is blinding. All we know is the design and the concept of it. We still don't know 3 important aspects. The price. The specs. The games.

I have to say I'm disappointed in the lack of details. The video did a good job of demonstrating the concept of the system but that concept's been talked about for months. There are some very, very key areas we're still left out on, like:

- What does the dock do to enhance games, if anything?
- What's the battery life like?
- What's the resolution of the screen?
- What are the specs?
- Is there a proper account system?

Yeah, yeah, they can only show so much in a three minute video but they could have done something. Like an account system. The video could have started with the guy unboxing his Switch, signing in to his account, and having access to his library. Simple.

As it stands, there are still way too many unknowns for me.

At this point, they should have done a full blowout on it, not a 3 minute video lacking all the important details.

 

[Coma Ecliptic]

NVIDIA CONFIRMS IT IS POWERING NINTENDO SWITCH

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch/

 

[chronic_archaic]

Wonder what the specs are for this thing - and how it handles power usage.

 

[Ataru]

I dunno, looks expensive and don't get the appeal for multiplayer on the go.

You've never been to a gaming, sci-fi, or anime convention? I can definitely see 8 strangers playing Splatoon in the hallways. Plus, onlookers will stop and watch them play, and perhaps become interested in the console and/or the game.

I think this 'gimmick', just like 3DS Street-pass, is designed to get the platform out into the public, where it can essentially sell itself.

It's also too big to carry for most, but at least it doesn't look like a FisherPrice toy.

Looking like a Fisher Price toy was the best thing about the Gamecube. Better than that 80's VCR look of the X-box, LOL.

 

[JackHerer]

What a stupid name.... but I will definitely be buying this.

As someone who has used the recent Nintendo handhelds more than their recent consoles (Pokemon.. nuff' said) this appeals to me in that it looks like it will be quite a powerful handheld. As far as a home console it doesn't really appeal to me but at least now I only have to buy one system to play both Pokemon and Zelda. And the ability to play Wii U games like Mario Kart 8 for example on a handheld while traveling will be very nice.

So in my case this is a smart move from Nintendo that appeals to me. I imagine the group of people that won't be happy are Nintendo fans who wanted something that would compete with or exceed MS/Sony home consoles in terms of power and 3rd party.

 

[Sounder2]

Consider me underwhelmed. The design is great. It's portable but that looks like a pretty big device to be portable. Just another thing I have to carry. Those detachable controllers/sticks whatever are super small. Pro controller is essentially an Xbox controller.


The main issue I have is that the power on this will likely be less than X1/PS4. The main feature of this console is something that both of those consoles do already, which is portable gaming. W10/Vita/PC allows me to play all my X1 and PS4 games from anywhere. So Nintendo has left me in a position (again) of deciding whether I like Mario enough to pay for under-powered and uninnovative hardware.

 

[Widge]

Not detecting Minecraft in the 3rd party.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Skyrim in a launch trailer for a new Nintendo console? What the hell's happening.

 

[TLZ]

SMD youtube career over with this hybrid?

If it was powered by AMD then he might still have a chance.

EDIT: Just read the post above haha.

Oh he's gone now.

 

[Baleoce]

Definitely getting this.

 

[Greenymac]

Getting very strong OUYA vibes

You know thats bait, man...

 

[Elven_Star]

Will it have JRPGs?

 

[Anth0ny]

ALREADY LOOKS BETTER THAN 3D LAND AND WORLD

 

[Omnistalgic]

Cool...I guess for longer sessions it's out, but could be pretty fun to have local co-OP and multiplayer anywhere.

Controllers so tiny though! Even a sideways wiimote felt tiny and this looks smaller

 

[Regiruler]

wow look at the visuals! A nintendo game with amazing lighting??

Did you not play 3D world?

 

[KrebStar]

Using those tiny half-controllers for multiplayer seems like the least comfortable thing ever.

Seems neat though, looking forward to specs/price/game footage.

 

[8bit]

I'm calling it now, the new Mario game is Super Mario Sunshine 2. You can quote me on this.

If it is, why would you showcase areas without FLUDD?

 

[Orbis]

Name is fine, will definitely catch on. Infinitely better than Wii. Looking forward to having Nintendo games on TV and on the go, that has definitely been an issue with Wii U/3DS.

Also I don't understand size complaints, I don't know anybody who didn't carry the 3DS in their bag, and we're in an age of 10-inch plus tablets.

Portable split screen has no interest to me but it's an interesting use of the split controller. Most people will just use two controllers for home multiplayer I'd imagine and I doubt most games will support it due to lack of buttons.

 

[gunstarhero]

What did they do with my D-pad!?

It's on the pro controller.

 

[AniHawk]

Please confirm region free

they might confirm it next week at the investor's meeting

 

[keltickennedy]

At least they came to their senses and put the face buttons back above the sticks where they belong.

 

[a916]

So who's going to figure out the dimensions of this thing based on the distance from seat to windshield/mirror + size of rear-view mirror?

Glad to see Nintendo is shipping the console with the bad controllers once again forcing you to buy a pro... what the hell am I supposed to do with that? Can I use it to control powerpoint presentations?

 

[three_muffins]

Looks good so far, although i need a few questions answered before i can enter the hype train;

How powerful is the hardware?
Is the handheld as powerful as the stationary or does performance take a hit as a mobile device?
What is the battery life?
With catrigdes, is there still i harddrive and a way to download games?
What does the ui look like?

GREAT trailer, but horrible information wise

 

[m4st4]

DAY 1... Maybe. May 2017 - 100%

 

[casey_contra]

I'm just so pumped we can use the controllers separated. We don't need that ugly thing.

 

[Papercuts]

Not huge on the name and don't see myself using the portable elements much, but it looks to have a pro controller and seems to me more standard otherwise which is all I really wanted.

 

[marmoka]

I loved it!!

Now show me games Ninty!!

 

[Primethius]

I thought that was a poor reveal. As someone who likes the 3DS and hates the Wii U, I don't feel like there were many compelling reasons shown for me to upgrade as opposed to spending my money elsewhere.

 

[down 2 orth]

Please be a revival for co-op gaming, if only for this console. This generation has been massive disappointing in that regard.

 

[Gleethor]

I legit thought that the plus button was tiny dpad at first, lol

 

[Baroquemantic]

Mario Kart, Splatoon, 3d Mario and Zelda?

What was you hoping for on a Nintendo platform, or is it the way the hardware looks?

For me personally hardware could be pink and look like a piece of shit, so yeah a piece of pink dog shit, but if it has 3d mario, mario kart and zelda I'm buying it.

Of those games, I only care about Zelda. I just need to see more third party stuff before I can get excited. Skyrim does nothing for me.

 

[ajim]

Heaven.

Thank you nintendo. Thank you.