encephalon
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It's very likely that I'll play it on Wii U if I plan to play it before Xenoblade 2 comes out.
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Who will buy Zelda BOTW WiiU ?
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Jangowuzhere
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The Switch just looks like an awful launch console. The idea of paying $300 just to play a slightly better version of the latest Zelda is just crazy.
The system might look a bit more interesting a year from now, but at the moment, it feels like a complete waste.
The system might look a bit more interesting a year from now, but at the moment, it feels like a complete waste.
Ruud_Luiten
Member
I am.
Switch has nothing that excites me... yet
Switch has nothing that excites me... yet
Magic Mushroom
Member
Going for the Switch version. It's portable and - even though it remains to be seen by how much - technically superior.
Jawbreaker
Member
Yep, getting the Wii U version to play on my PC. If it doesn't run properly at launch, I'll just play it on my Wii U and do a second run later on CEMU.
The Wii U version emulates at 4k then
its unlikely it will run well at launch (unless Nintendo brings out a demo before and devs can adjust the emulator based on that), but it should be playable in a couple of months considering how fast the emulator progresses.
stan423321
Member
I am currently on the fence, to be honest. I don't need to buy it on launch so I'll wait and see. Maybe I'll get both for my OCD tastes.
Cos that's not as convenient. My choice is now buy it now or wait till Christmas when more games are out. I'd be getting a switch regardless.
Sgt. Garlic
Member
I just pre-ordered it.
CanUKlehead
Member
Already pre-ordered the Wii U version a few weeks agom
Guess I'm keeping it.
Not sure what they would need to have in the Switch version for me to justify paying £310 more.
Guess I'm keeping it.
Not sure what they would need to have in the Switch version for me to justify paying £310 more.
NumberThree
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Probably going for the Wii U version. The presentation didn't convince me to buy a Switch at launch.
JustSomeone
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first post nails it again
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I've been holding onto my Wii U since launch in anticipation of this game (though Wind Waker HD was a great tide-me-over). You'd better believe I'm getting on it here after this wait. I earned it!
I just hope there isn't a big gap in performance and visual effects.
I just hope there isn't a big gap in performance and visual effects.
Probably double dipping. Wii U at launch. Switch version... whenever I get a Switch, which may not even be this or next year.
If CEMU could get to the point where it runs the game fluently at high resolutions, without sound hitches and ideally with a less bleached look of the visuals (All BotW footage, even direct feed screenshots looks a bit too washed out), that'd be great.
If CEMU could get to the point where it runs the game fluently at high resolutions, without sound hitches and ideally with a less bleached look of the visuals (All BotW footage, even direct feed screenshots looks a bit too washed out), that'd be great.
Cemu is still a year if not two or three away from being a viable alternative to the real thing.* Cemu's shader implementation is still incomplete and games are full of inaccuracies. Not to mention the Wii U version will be burdened with lower res textures that Cemu will not fix.
The best option right now is the Switch version, and then I'll play that version at 4K when the eventual Switch emulator drops.
*And before I get any "but progress has been so fast so far!" comments, never forget the 90:90 rule.
IdreamofHIME
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Colin Morriarty, apparently.
Stilton Disco
Member
100% WiiU after Nintendo so thoroughly shat the bed last night with the Switch.
Memorabilia
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Nope. Zelda U was going to be a Wii U system seller for me. That ship sailed when it was announced as a concurrent Switch release. I'm not sure when I'll buy a Switch quite yet, but I think I'll probably jump on board next Black Friday presuming they release a Mario Kart 8 DLX Bundle for a decent price... And that's most likely when I'll pick up Zelda Switch.
I'd imagine I'd wait less time for the Cemu emulator to run the game at better resolutions and frame rates since it is actually in development in the here and now then you would for a hypothetical Switch emulator that doesn't exist yet.
Memorabilia
Member
I haven't watched/read any of the announcement coverage yet...but is it really that bad? My main hesitation is the price point of $299 is too high for me without a pack-in game. So I'll wait until a bundle comes along at that price.
BetterWorldz
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I'll be getting it on WiiU. I didn't think I would, but the price, lack of games and paid online really turned me off on the Switch. I'll just have to make do with 720p, framerate dips and possibly more pop-ins.
It's always been wiser to wait for a revision of Nintendo handhelds ever since the GBA anyway. I think they have tough days ahead of them with this thing but hopefully they can eventually turn it around like they did with the 3DS.
It's always been wiser to wait for a revision of Nintendo handhelds ever since the GBA anyway. I think they have tough days ahead of them with this thing but hopefully they can eventually turn it around like they did with the 3DS.
I can wait. It'll probably be a number years before I'll looking to replay the game anyway.
Jawbreaker
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The Wii U version emulates at 4k then
its unlikely it will run well at launch (unless Nintendo brings out a demo before and devs can adjust the emulator based on that), but it should be playable in a couple of months considering how fast the emulator progresses.
I'm going to throw some money their way to help out.
MarcoZombieCannon
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Me. I'm not getting a Switch at launch, but I sure as fuck need Zelda.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Getting a copy for PC.
Seconded.
The Switch price is £100 more than I expected and about £80 more than I'm willing to pay. There aren't any other games I want to play at launch, so there's zero reason to pick up a Switch for Zelda when I can play it for £40 on my Wii U.
Ghostshark
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With my appointment with the Switch, I'll likely buy this for the Wii U. I'll need to dust the console off first.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but....I'm going to get it on the Wii U.
Thought about it long and hard and cancelled my Switch and Zelda Preorder.
Edit: Thought about it again and got hype for the Switch, lol not a chance playing this on the Wii U. For those that do though, I understand.
Thought about it long and hard and cancelled my Switch and Zelda Preorder.
Edit: Thought about it again and got hype for the Switch, lol not a chance playing this on the Wii U. For those that do though, I understand.
Khalifa Jayy
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One and done.