Nintendo Switch

[Sacredus]

You guys should watch it:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/f0lyvgeJJw0

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Zelda 900p docked and 720p in hands - both 30fps. Bomberman and Disgaea 5 not in 1080p?

And this for specs: https://youtu.be/PzS4LbH5nmA?t=6m58s

As for system, and idea, this console look really great, but after all things we know already about Switch (including pricing - 350$ in Poland is... just WTF), it's not look good.

[Galaxian]

If this is true, then that's very depressing...



I think I'll be getting Zelda for the Wii U.

[Sides]

There might be some surprises tomorrow/today in the fire emblem direct
Nintendo Japan Stream
NoE UK Stream, NoE Germany (NoE HQ) Stream(go to your local region to find the stream in your language)
Nintendo of America Stream

There are some rumours flying around that they will release or even show the cellphone game!

[Tokkan]

Originally Posted by Sides

Nintendo Japan Stream

There are some rumours flying around that they will release or even show the cellphone game!

Not rumours, the link you gave for the JP stream straight up confirms they will be talking about the smartphone game.

[Urzu 7]

It should be safe for the hardware to plug and unplug the console into the AC Adapter while plugged into the wall, right? This is plugging and unplugging while the system is on and running and you are gaming.

I see myself doing both console mode and handheld mode in my home, and I'd like to know if I'll be able to play in handheld mode in long sessions.

This is one of those things where I expect the answer to be "Of course, yes" but I'd just like to make sure. With these higher end devices and USB-C, I want to make sure I won't be doing something which they might not be actually made for.

And yes I figure the answer is "Of course, yes" because Switch can go seamlessly too and from docked more, but whatever.

[Sacredus]

Originally Posted by Galaxian

If this is true, then that's very depressing...



I think I'll be getting Zelda for the Wii U.

Sadly this is true.


http://www.businessinsider.com/ninte...ew-2017-1?IR=T

The Switch isn't going to replace your iPad — it's a dedicated gaming machine to the point where it won't have many multimedia functions at launch, Nintendo's Kit Ellis told me. Don't plan to watch Netflix on the Switch, for instance.

So no Netflix on the Switch?

[Sides]

Originally Posted by Sacredus

So no Netflix on the Switch?

I don't know, some people are complaining about poor battery life and now they want netflix and web browsers? I never used those feature on my psvita, nds, 3ds or home consoles. Most smart TV and streaming boxes (fire TV, roku, aso) do a better job than consoles. Besides, nvidia are still selling shield tv and tablets, so there might be a deal between them, not to cross cerrtain boundries.

[Shadow5YA]

Originally Posted by Sides

I don't know, some people are complaining about poor battery life and now they want netflix and web browsers? I never used those feature on my psvita, nds, 3ds or home consoles. Most smart TV and streaming boxes (fire TV, roku, aso) do a better job than consoles. Besides, nvidia are still selling shield tv and tablets, so there might be a deal between them, not to cross cerrtain boundries.

The Wii was pretty popular for using Netflix, and the PS2 was popular as a DVD player.

Your silly damage control narrative aside, Nintendo said they wanted to push the Switch as a game console first. It's still possible for those apps to come later.

[Chosen_Hero]

According to a survey of over 4,500 game developers, 50% believe Nintendo Switch will outsell the Wii U.

Almost half of respondents think its hybrid design will resonate with consumers, but don't believe it's an earth-shattering innovation, while 19% said they believe the Switch is the right product at the right time.

Nearly a quarter of those polled said they didn't know how the public will feel in regards to the hybrid design once Switch is released.

In spite of any optimism, only 3% of developers surveyed by the Game Developer Conference said they're currently developing games for Nintendo's next console. However, 5% of respondents said they believe their next game will release on Switch.

The survey was taken before the Nintendo Switch presentation...

Half of Surveyed Game Developers Optimistic on Switch http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/...tic-on-switch?

This isn't as positive as IGN is trying to spin it, at least in my opinion and I am sure that the presentation didn't change the results.

[Shadow5YA]

Expecting the Switch to do better than the Wii U is not "optimistic" as much as it's common sense.

The Wii U was a massive failure, selling only ~14 million units. Even if the Switch is also a failure, that's not a large hurdle to overcome. Someone used the expression that it's like Usain Bolt tripping during a race and asking him if he'll do better next race

[Dextro]

Originally Posted by Sides

I don't know, some people are complaining about poor battery life and now they want netflix and web browsers? I never used those feature on my psvita, nds, 3ds or home consoles. Most smart TV and streaming boxes (fire TV, roku, aso) do a better job than consoles. Besides, nvidia are still selling shield tv and tablets, so there might be a deal between them, not to cross cerrtain boundries.

I actually used the browser on my vita quite a bit. It's rather useful to check guides while playing RPGs for instance. I've also done the same on occasion when using the Wii U so I can say that not having a browser at least is a bit disappointing but people can manage. We'll just use our cellphones like when I had the XBox 360.

[Eisdrache]

One of my main reasons why I quit consoles was that Nintendo had no backwards compatibility at all. Needing three different consoles to be able to play SNES, N64 and GC games and having to buy more consoles in the future, since the Switch does not offer compatibility again, is a big turn-off for me. I understand that there are :reasons: but that doesn't really help.

[GDB]

Oh neat, so another Fire Emblem beyond just Warriors is being made for the Switch. 2018.

[Keila]

Originally Posted by GDB

Oh neat, so another Fire Emblem beyond just Warriors is being made for the Switch. 2018.

All the new fire emblem games (2017, 2018) look like they'll be great fun (and the art is adorable/combat animations are adorable)

[GDB]

They didn't show anything for the 2018 one, though. Only that it'll exist.

Cautiously optimistic about the FE2 remake. At least it gives hope that they might do FE4 next, I guess.

The mobile game looks... not bad for a mobile game, I guess? Looked like a super dumbed down version of a standard FE game, combined with an interesting twist on the standard gacha. I like that it seems you'll be able to upgrade low rarity units into high rarity units, though. Hopefully by the time a unit is maxed, they'll be the same regardless of what rarity they were when obtained.

If there isn't a Japanese voice option though, I may just go through qooapp and get the Japanese version.

[Urzu 7]

I'm glad a traditional FE game is heading to the Switch in 2018.

Fire Emblem Echoes looks like it could be another good 3DS FE game, too.

[FlareKnight]

I'm glad it isn't simply a Fates port, but simply the next Fire Emblem game heading to the Switch. Fire Emblem is a fun series and nice that the next one is on the way. Just have to wait on it.

[MCAL]

Well clearly the good sales of Awakening and Fates had an impact.

[Keila]

With the gameplay that is now possible due to the joy cons (eg. ARMS) I think it would be really neat if they made a "pokemon" version of ARMS.

○ Player gets to 'control' the pokemon from the 3rd person perspective
○ Each pokemon gets some preset moves (eg. block = protect)
○ Certain abilities (depending on power) could have cooldowns (short duration)
○ The various motions could be tied into abilities (eg. right punch = vine whip, left punch = razor leaf)


We can dream, right?

[Urzu 7]

One thing that will really work to the Switch's advantage is the fact that now Nintendo doesn't have to split development between two platforms. Now it is one machine to get all their greatest efforts, from Mario and Zelda to Metroid, Fire Emblem, F-Zero, and Pokemon.