shadow2810
Member
The thing is... it's the USB-C port so you don't need to flip to plug it in lol
Yes and the PS4 Pro packaging makes the console look like was from a dumpster.
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Nintendo Switch Unboxing [from the same guy named hiphoptherobot]
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The thing is... it's the USB-C port so you don't need to flip to plug it in lol
Yes and the PS4 Pro packaging makes the console look like was from a dumpster.
Yeah day one Xbox packaging was the GOAT. After that I expect too much
Not really I have already posted my impressions in another one of the events thread. I wasn't that impressed but everyone is entitled to an opinion buddy.
I generally don't but I like the packaging to at least semi reflect the hundreds of dollars inside. Sony has always had awful cheap packaging for their stuff.
I think the cool packaging thing is definitely more of a western thing popularized by Apple. Asian countries don't really mess with it even ones like Samsung. That said I have zero issues with the Switch packaging.
Gif is appreciated, but somehow the lack of colored Joycons is disturbingalso hiphoptherobot...
Hazelhurst
Member
I like the UI sounds.
To be fair, it's Apple's "obligation" to really put tremendous effort to their packaging since it's part of how they want to promote that premium feel of their products.
Pops Maellard
Member
The product experience as a whole, staring with the packaging, is really impactful to your overall perception of it. First impressions are incredibly important to this lasting perception of the product as well.
People legitimately save Apple packaging. It increases resale value and is shockingly enjoyable to experience when you get new hardware. As beautiful as the Switch is, I feel like it really demands a similar experience to cement itself as a modern, beautiful piece of hardware. Because the system itself is sexy enough to not look out of place in the most modern, luxurious living room.
But they threw some cheap cardboard around it and wrapped a plastic sleeve over the bits like it's a 90's Fisher Price toy.
AquaWateria
Member
I mean when you're paying 700+ dollars it definitely needs to feel premium.
AquaWateria
Member
They don't only do it with phones. They do it with everything. Even for cables. So does Microsoft now since Panay took over.
But again, I don't really have an issue with Nintendo's packaging because it's the way Asian companies are still doing it like I said.
Mysterious
Banned
The Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS (not XL) had really nice packaging.
You're comparing a $700 luxury product to a $300 game hardware. Also, the resale value of Apple is high not because of the packaging, but because Apple hardware itself does not drop in price as fast as the competition. Keeping the packaging just increases its chance of getting re-sold since it gives the "new" vibes even if its already used.
And the Switch packaging seems to be on par with other Nintendo hardware. Also keep in mind that in the unboxing video here, the Switch was already unboxed and just repackaged before the video capture, so it might look a little messy than intended.
thanks for the link. Very convenient
I agree it's nice, but it's not something I would ever complain about.
I guess it's also more important in the smartphone market where the real user experience difference between brands is much smaller than between consoles.
This might be weird, but "unboxings" are like going to the strippers for us game dorks kind of at times, so I appreciate this! Lol
I wish I found unboxings as exciting as you seem to find them.
Dark Cloud
Member
Unboxings are not exciting to me whatsoever. I had no clue people care about stuff like that and how it's packaged. All I care about is what I'm getting in there. I grab it all and put the box away.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I poop in the empty box.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
cancelled my preorders - packaging needs to be up to par with the pricetag just not cutting it
Pops Maellard
Member
Agreed. I don't think Nintendo has historically skimped on packaging, which is really why I find this disconcerting. MS and Nintendo have been pretty on point in recent years and I expected much of the same for the Switch.
I'm not saying that the resale value is intrinsically tied to retaining the packaging. I completely agree that the value overall is high because of Apple hardware not dropping in price as quickly as competitors. I was just noting that including the packaging does slightly boost the resale value overall. Also, not everything Apple sells is $700. It's not like only the iPhone and Mac packaging is nice. The lightning cable I bought for $20 yesterday has beautiful packaging. The $170 AirPods have beautiful packaging. My $350 Xbox One S has beautiful packaging. My Wii U had pretty good packaging. It's not just that Apple, and it's not just expensive $700+ hardware that merits this stuff.
Disclaimer: am a packaging designer. I spend a lot of time obsessing over this stuff and feel very passionate about the concept as a whole, for reasons that are definitely valid. I think everyone in this thread would probably be ok with the Switch having nicer packaging, it's just that not everyone needs it because they don't give that area of their life much thought. Which is genuinely ok! I don't think I'm objectively right here, I just think it would have made sense for Nintendo to elevate things a bit.
hiphoptherobot
Member
It has been one crazy day, hopefully it helped get some good info out there and hopefully Nintendo isn't too mad about the unboxing and ui videos. People seem to be pretty excited overall though so I will take that as a good sign for the system.Remember that time a Nintendo Switch leaked out TWO WEEKS early? Lol. What a crazy day it's been.
CharminUltra
Member
Video was hype, but still not as hype as the CND - Pluto date video.
I think there have been several things that indicate Nintendo has made an effort to keep the price of the Switch down and that to them every dollar counts.
No way, that would be like the Switch running out of battery halfway through the video.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Would get destroyed by Iwata comparisons.
ReduxMachine
Member
Not too keen on the screen being protected by just the outside of the box, can see the boxes being handled roughly and opening it up to find a cracked screen.
//ARCANUM
Member
Part of Apple's marketing is basically to keep things look premium, from packaging to its mechanical design. That also kind of justifies its premium price too.
And yes I understand where you are coming from. But looking at it, I can say the packaing of the Switch is pretty good. It just looked a bit messy as I said earlier because it was already unboxed and just repackaged before capturing the video of the "unboxing", so it might give a bad perception from the video even if unintended.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
STRIP CLUB. Wtf is the strippers lol?
MulderYuffie
Member
wow this early pretty sweet though still gona wait till the Holidays to jump on it.
The first unboxing was during the Treehouse Live with Reggie.
Edit: Maybe I misremembered.
Yeah could someone explain this to us plebs?
Also lol @ the cheap cardboard comment. I bet Microsoft and Sony only use cardboard made from exotic expensive material and make up 25% of bom.
SinCityAssassin
Member
They wanted to make it clear of what you get is what you get. Now if you were a true fan and also in Japan, you would've ordered that special packaging.
Vita has a strong attachment to the so-called "anime" games.
They wanted to make it clear of what you get is what you get. Now if you were a true fan and also in Japan, you would've ordered that special packaging.
If only importing to my country is cheap, that's what I would have pre-ordered.
Banjotanooki
Member
They wanted to make it clear of what you get is what you get. Now if you were a true fan and also in Japan, you would've ordered that special packaging.
Oh wow, didn't know about this! Is there any way to still order it? I'm living in Osaka atm.
SinCityAssassin
Member
It was through the MyNintendo Online Store and they've been gone for ages. Don't know if they'll do a restock, but keep an eye out I guess.
Pops Maellard
Member
They wanted to make it clear of what you get is what you get. Now if you were a true fan and also in Japan, you would've ordered that special packaging.
That's beautiful.