beelzebozo
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i love the idea that nintendo won't be splitting their software between two systems. i skipped so many great portable games just because my life doesn't really facilitate that kind of gaming.
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Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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The worst thing I can say about the name is that it isn't a make-believe brand.
Game Boy, Playstation, Xbox, Gamecube, Wii, DS, Dreamcast etc.
A large majority of history's most popular consoles have used naming conventions that seem to come from a place of creative originality. They're names that have a bit of a unique ring to them and bring to mind a creative playground that symbolizes the titles we partake in. Even the Wii, which is a pun, had an iconic spelling convention to itself. Switch, on the other hand, is the first console in a long time that resorts to just using a simple everyday word to define it's console - something that on first glance might be considered more "corporate" (the console's design itself even looks less "playful" than Nintendo's usual fair as well). I think that might be what makes it a bit awkward, and it doesn't help that "NX" still resonates in the minds of many since that was a pretty cool old-school era reminiscent title for the console to have.
Having said all that I think even the dumbest names throughout history have become embedded into the minds of many with time. Wii was considered a terrible name but now it's something of a legendary brand. Wii U, even though I'd still call it a dumb name, is something that is accepted nonetheless. Time will tell how "Switch" ages, but I think Switch will become one of the much easier names to grasp, and it's actually a name that justifies itself through the concept. It's something fresh and a little different, and I think it'll do just fine.
Game Boy, Playstation, Xbox, Gamecube, Wii, DS, Dreamcast etc.
A large majority of history's most popular consoles have used naming conventions that seem to come from a place of creative originality. They're names that have a bit of a unique ring to them and bring to mind a creative playground that symbolizes the titles we partake in. Even the Wii, which is a pun, had an iconic spelling convention to itself. Switch, on the other hand, is the first console in a long time that resorts to just using a simple everyday word to define it's console - something that on first glance might be considered more "corporate" (the console's design itself even looks less "playful" than Nintendo's usual fair as well). I think that might be what makes it a bit awkward, and it doesn't help that "NX" still resonates in the minds of many since that was a pretty cool old-school era reminiscent title for the console to have.
Having said all that I think even the dumbest names throughout history have become embedded into the minds of many with time. Wii was considered a terrible name but now it's something of a legendary brand. Wii U, even though I'd still call it a dumb name, is something that is accepted nonetheless. Time will tell how "Switch" ages, but I think Switch will become one of the much easier names to grasp, and it's actually a name that justifies itself through the concept. It's something fresh and a little different, and I think it'll do just fine.
brochiller
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Battery won't be great. This is probably why they're going with the "it's a home console first" approach. They want to Lowe expectations about battery life.
Sorry, late to this post! Has anyone posted this already?
https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/789221519243157504
God, I can't wait to get my cartridge of Shadow Warrior 2. Playing games like that in portable form will be nuts.
https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/789221519243157504
God, I can't wait to get my cartridge of Shadow Warrior 2. Playing games like that in portable form will be nuts.
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/789423505938927616
"Interesting Nintendo says "can't comment now" when asked if Switch can run smartphone games."
hum, see what's next ?
"Interesting Nintendo says "can't comment now" when asked if Switch can run smartphone games."
hum, see what's next ?
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/789423505938927616
"Interesting Nintendo says "can't comment now" when asked if Switch can run smartphone games."
hum, see what's next ?
Among the logos of the confirmed partners, DeNa is there. It would only make sense to have game slike Super Mario Run on the console. Imagine getting it for your smartphone and then having a small pop-up showing on your screen saying "Play this also on Switch", with a purchase link to the console. Marketing success 101
Bill Rizer
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Should have been an Oled display. No excuse for that.
IMO it's their best marketing argument to get smartphone players to them...
Why would anyone buy a new device to play a game they just downloaded on their phone?
Dena said they were on the list because they are making the account system.
Not sure if posted yet
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201610/21118771.html
Q　Wii Uやニンテンドー3DSタイトルの互換性はあるのでしょうか？
A　Nintendo SwitchはWii Uあるいはニンテンドー3DSの後継機ではありませんので、Wii Uディスクソフトやニンテンドー3DSカードで遊ぶことはできません。
Switch does not support backwards compatibility with 3DS or Wii U
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201610/21118771.html
Q　Wii Uやニンテンドー3DSタイトルの互換性はあるのでしょうか？
A　Nintendo SwitchはWii Uあるいはニンテンドー3DSの後継機ではありませんので、Wii Uディスクソフトやニンテンドー3DSカードで遊ぶことはできません。
Switch does not support backwards compatibility with 3DS or Wii U
it can't play 3ds gamecards and WIIU disks, but does it play when they come from digital ? do they say this ?
brochiller
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Then how was Splatoon running on there? Maybe they need disc backward compatibility?
It only says it can't play 3DS game carts of Wii U disks. That is all.
Graphics Horse
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They really should have gone with a dual view screen if they want to push that 2 players side by side idea.
Linkstrikesback
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It's not the same game as we currently have on Wii u. Inklings had hairstyles in the trailer for one thing. It's likely a remaster or an improved port with additional content or whatever you want to call it.
Maybe they're continuing from where they left the Wii u version in terms of content.
it's obviously a remastered/ported Switch edition
kuroneko0509
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most likely a port (but i wish it's 2nd game) not bc
Or instead a link saying Play Mario Maker on Switch. People who love the game on smartphone and desire a more fuller experience.
jts
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Was assumed. Lacks the setup to emulate either, especially the Wii U - no second screen, different hardware architecture and radically different storage solution. I guess 3DS could have been done if somehow the joycons could also attach to the screen in portrait orientation, but alas.
Hydrargyrus
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300€ + game or 350€ + Pro controller + game could be a good price.
It's not something for run to the store, but is affordable and fits in Nintendo's policy of profitability.
The problem is that is too close to PS4 and XO or even a little higher than these.
It's not something for run to the store, but is affordable and fits in Nintendo's policy of profitability.
The problem is that is too close to PS4 and XO or even a little higher than these.
runnin_blue
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My guess is DeNa is there because they are building the Switch store intfrastructure and possibly the OS?
Splatoon is very likely a sequel.
Not just the hair styles, but the addition of hand/leg gear, the upright/completely different weapon-dependent Inkling postures, the spawn changes, the different weapon designs, lighting changes, the new map, etc.
It looks to change way too much to be just a mere remaster or enhanced port.
Not just the hair styles, but the addition of hand/leg gear, the upright/completely different weapon-dependent Inkling postures, the spawn changes, the different weapon designs, lighting changes, the new map, etc.
It looks to change way too much to be just a mere remaster or enhanced port.
sammyCYBORG
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Stick to your day job...
Late to the party, but I fully subscribe to this. That's why I never was tempted by a 3ds despite enjoying Nintendo games.
And that's why I like what I see about Switch so far and I was on board with the idea since the first leaks.
I think that you forget that the people that really want to pay a premium price to play nintendo games (mario, zelda, ech) are ONLY the ten millions that bought the wii u.
The average person will compare the Switch to another tablet and not with another gaming console.
Anyway we have lots of ifs and we don't have any real answers. Lets wait for specs, price and games before making any judgements.
I would asume is a port with some upgrades, to be honest.
Still would love they follow with the franchise and of course, would love to se a good single player mode.
The portability is the biggest thing for me. I want to take my console with me and have it be a reasonable size, so I was sold immediately.
Smart by Nintendo to go with cartridges. Flash media is SUPER cheap, so they'll be able to store whatever they want on those things. They're not limited at all by storage size (at least on the physical media), so we probably won't need much storage space on the device itself.
In the end I'm super excited for this. Most likely a day one purchase.
Smart by Nintendo to go with cartridges. Flash media is SUPER cheap, so they'll be able to store whatever they want on those things. They're not limited at all by storage size (at least on the physical media), so we probably won't need much storage space on the device itself.
In the end I'm super excited for this. Most likely a day one purchase.
Those sound very minimal upgrades.
blu
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Last two rows on that image are all middle-ware providers.
EhrgeizVII
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This looks like a combination project between Nintendo and Nvidia.
It screams to me like the hardware has had heavy Nvidia influence and basically could be a customised version of where their Shield platform was heading.
In fact that's probably best for both sides. The Shield hardware has been excellent but the Android ecosystem is still not breaking out as a gaming platform. Nintendo can do gaming that's for sure and the hybrid is very much where I imagine Shield TV 2/K2 could have been albeit with Nintendo's expertise in design helping.
I'm going to reserve judgement until I see pricing and the support this gets. It's certainly looks different from the Xbox One and PS4 and could carve a niche, but it needs to be executed perfectly and get compelling software. If 323rd parties don't care about Switch, it won't gain traction.
It screams to me like the hardware has had heavy Nvidia influence and basically could be a customised version of where their Shield platform was heading.
In fact that's probably best for both sides. The Shield hardware has been excellent but the Android ecosystem is still not breaking out as a gaming platform. Nintendo can do gaming that's for sure and the hybrid is very much where I imagine Shield TV 2/K2 could have been albeit with Nintendo's expertise in design helping.
I'm going to reserve judgement until I see pricing and the support this gets. It's certainly looks different from the Xbox One and PS4 and could carve a niche, but it needs to be executed perfectly and get compelling software. If 323rd parties don't care about Switch, it won't gain traction.
I'm gonna say this now: if this system is not multitouch that can play very easy and cheap ports of mobile games (games kids love today) then Nintendo deserves to fail with this system. I'm confident it will have these features, but it's weird Nintendo is positioning this so hard as a console and they're completely ignoring the handheld aspect that will make this even more popular.
Jack The Nipper
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https://www.reddit.com/r/theSWITCHn/search?q=nintendo+switch
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitchConsole/
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They are too fast....
I assume they already had it made and transfer the name over though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitchConsole/
https://www.reddit.com/r/theSWITCHn/
They are too fast....
I assume they already had it made and transfer the name over though.
Adding new forms of gear implies that the game has a new set of skills and game balancing to accommodate for such. While some of the graphical and presentational changes might seem minimal as well they strike me as a little too explicit to be something anyone would bother doing for what is essentially a port.
Splatoon isn't really something that to me seems like it would demand a whole bunch out of a follow-up. With the presentational changes already in place and the implication that there might be a proper local multi/tournament setups for it, it'd be easy to bill this as straight-up sequel - unless they call it a remake, but I think there's more money in it for Nintendo in saying it's the former.
No idea, but perhaps ... the Joy-Con (L) and (R) connect to the Joy-Con Grip or Switch console using a 4-prong port providing both a data and power connection. So as long as the Joy-Con (L) and (R) are connected ( to either the Joy-Con Grip or Switch console ) they are automatically recharged ( when necessary ).
According to leaks they do, but Nintendo hasnt revealed anything about it.
TheExecutive
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I just saw that they announced this... it's interesting that's for sure and I think the thing would have been adored and loved by all before the first iPhone. I can see this being more popular in Japan. OH and if this doesn't have a touchscreen shame on Nintendo. Children under 15 expect touchscreens. In fact, if devices don't have them their first thought is to throw them back on the table they picked them up from.
Fifa 13, it's awesome off TV, while it struggles to keep a correct framerate on TV.
wild wild rice
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I wish we had more info, but I'm guessing two things. One: not everything is finalized. Two: Nintendo is being very cautious about rolling out information to make sure people "understand" the system.
Bucket Mouse
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Our very own ChrisRo came ridiculously close with his mock-up:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=211732242
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=211732242
It looks really good. Playing on just the wii u game pad was really comfortable because you could play it anywhere and without taking up a TV screen if someone else was using the TV.
This seems like a great way to build on that. It also fits some of the other things Iiked, like separate left and right controllers.
This seems like a great way to build on that. It also fits some of the other things Iiked, like separate left and right controllers.
Static Veins
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I love the concept of this so much. In September I started working as a teacher and my time for gaming all but entirely disappeared. Now I can extend my gaming sessions by just taking the game I don't have enough time with at home along with me on my commute? Day one!
I just hope the specs or battery life don't let it down too much.
I just hope the specs or battery life don't let it down too much.
GinoFelino
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The worst thing about Nintendo Switch is that I don't have one yet
That's spot-on. I'd like those SNES coloured buttons please and thank you.Our very own ChrisRo came ridiculously close with his mock-up:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=211732242
EhrgeizVII
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I like how he says "The controllers aren't detachable so that two people can play with them, that's silly." haha. His design was really close though!
MonkeyPhobia
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Laptop/bookbag usage is certainly regional. I take public transportation to/from New York City every day where ~95% of people always have a bag and either tablet/kindle with them. If you're in the middle of the country driving to work, there is no need to have a bag, but then when are you playing this anyways?
Cost? Lol
Although OLED would make a lot of sense seeing people playing together on the same Switch in the trailer, thanks to the perfect viewing angle.
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This looks stupid. Does anyone see the situations in the trailer actually happening in real life? No one's sitting around to play shit on a tiny screen with micro controllers in the middle of a social setting. It's too big and single task to compete with mobile phones in the handheld market as well.
This is going to bomb hard, and they won't have handheld to prop them up because they've thrown all their eggs into one basket.
I'll still but it cause I'm a sucka and that Mario footage have me 64 vibes. But how many people are like me?
This is going to bomb hard, and they won't have handheld to prop them up because they've thrown all their eggs into one basket.
I'll still but it cause I'm a sucka and that Mario footage have me 64 vibes. But how many people are like me?
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