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#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 10:10 AM

Nintendo Switch Announced
 
It's the handheld/console in one. Uses real controllers, or clipped to the side, or has a stand so you can have the controller seperate in portable form. Fucking awesome.

Shown: Zelda
Skyrim Remastered
NBA
New Mario
Mario Kart with King Boo and double stacked items
Splatoon

Coming March 2017.

https://youtu.be/f5uik5fgIaI

Sepholio 10-20-2016 10:16 AM

WTF its a fucking psp. You've been able to plug those into TVs for years. How is this exactly innovative?

This is the first nintendo console in history that I will not purchase. I'm done.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 4876578)
WTF its a fucking psp. You've been able to plug those into TVs for years. How is this exactly innovative?

This is the first nintendo console in history that I will not purchase. I'm done.

I don't understand? It's more powerful than the Wii U and it gives you choices. Totally baffeled by that reaction. How are PC's or consoles innovative? And why is that an issue?

Droford 10-20-2016 10:25 AM

The dock looks like it will scratch the screen..stupid

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 4876582)
The dock looks like it will scratch the screen..stupid

I mean, it's quite obviously not going to. As bad as some of Nintendo decisions are, they're never stupid in design.

Big Vic 10-20-2016 10:33 AM

This pisses me off SO MUCH!

Big Vic 10-20-2016 10:33 AM

nah jk

Droford 10-20-2016 10:35 AM

I don't think portable gaming on what amounts to a 7 inch (?) tablet will be that popular.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 10:37 AM

It's confirmed that it is using a custom NVidia processor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 4876590)
I don't think portable gaming on what amounts to a 7 inch (?) tablet will be that popular.

Dunno, iPad games are. And if not, just leave it in the dock.

Sepholio 10-20-2016 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #BROKEN Hasney (Post 4876579)
I don't understand? It's more powerful than the Wii U and it gives you choices. Totally baffeled by that reaction. How are PC's or consoles innovative? And why is that an issue?

They aren't innovative per se. But they destroy anything Nintendo has made in years because they push way more power. Nintendo relies on innovation. Wii and WiiU completely relied on it due to their inferior hardware.

Now we get a weak system with no innovation. It's going to flop just like the WiiU did.

Big Vic 10-20-2016 10:51 AM

It seems cool but I'd be more excited if I still played games.

Big Vic 10-20-2016 10:53 AM

Is it small enough to be considered a handheld? Can I fit it in my pocket?

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 4876597)
They aren't innovative per se. But they destroy anything Nintendo has made in years because they push way more power. Nintendo relies on innovation. Wii and WiiU completely relied on it due to their inferior hardware.

Now we get a weak system with no innovation. It's going to flop just like the WiiU did.

Eh, it's at least around an XB1 and has Nintendo games. Like until either MS or Sony give me anything that touches Mario, Smash, Pokemon, Zelda or Mario Kart in those genres, it's always going to be a great companion console.

Now I just don't need to buy a home console and a handheld, it's all in one and much more powerful than another clamshell handheld could be. That's fucking sweet to me. It's a massive leap for their portable platfoem which is the most exciting part for me.

Sepholio 10-20-2016 10:59 AM

LOL you said Pokemans.

Cool King 10-20-2016 11:16 AM

It's pretty cool.

I'm pretty sure I'll be buying it and I'm looking forward to finding out more information on it.

Tom Guycott 10-20-2016 11:20 AM

Fuck this reveal trailer. I don't want to be sold on "cool factor" or clicking noises.

Need intel on shit like undocked battery life, actual confirme launch titles (not the superimposed shit to show people playing a game, game format (carts? Discs? Hybrids? Download only?)

Do like the "big boy" controller, though. Looks like the 360 gamepad had sex with a Wavebird, and they made an attractive offspring that would actually be comfortable and intuitive to hold and use. Docking those paddle things to a pad for that sort-of controllerseems a bit wonky and/or pointless though.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 11:23 AM

Carts. It shows people using carts.

It comes out in March. There's plenty of time for all that. They just wanted to confirm the core concept before the investors meeting. They apparently wanted to do a full reveal last month, but Mario wasn't where they wanted it before doing a full show off.

Destor 10-20-2016 11:39 AM

Where do I pre-order?

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 4876615)
Where do I pre-order?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LTHP2ZK

Not yet, but SOON

Destor 10-20-2016 12:08 PM

ADDED TO MY WISH LIST

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-20-2016 01:08 PM

Was there a Mario Adventure game like Galaxy for the 3DS?

Poit 10-20-2016 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #BROKEN Hasney (Post 4876616)

Will the Amazon Prime discount for video game preorders apply to this, or does that not work on consoles?

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickyTrickyDamon (Post 4876632)
Was there a Mario Adventure game like Galaxy for the 3DS?

Not really. There was a Mario 3D Land, which is like a smaller 3D World.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poit (Post 4876637)
Will the Amazon Prime discount for video game preorders apply to this, or does that not work on consoles?

I think that specifically works on software only.

Poit 10-20-2016 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by #BROKEN Hasney (Post 4876646)
I think that specifically works on software only.

It works on amiibo, so it's not just software.

Ruien 10-20-2016 03:09 PM

So is this the NX thing? I want this for Zelda since the Wii U never gave me a new game. I don't need the WII U for this right? Probably going 5o buy it since Nintendo still rocks.

Kalyx triaD 10-20-2016 03:25 PM

So let's talk about the death of the 3DS...

Emperor Smeat 10-20-2016 03:28 PM

Found it really interesting EA was among the list of companies working on Switch games considering the feud they had with Nintendo over the Wii U. Just getting sports games from them would already be a huge improvement for Nintendo.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4876693)
So let's talk about the death of the 3DS...

There's allegedly another year of software yet. Think the Wii U only has the cross-gen Zelda and that's it.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poit (Post 4876653)
It works on amiibo, so it's not just software.

Huh. Our much shittier offer of a £2 voucher on pre orders doesn't work with Amiibo.

Fignuts 10-20-2016 04:44 PM

Looks pretty sexy to me.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-20-2016 04:51 PM

The rumours for months have been ports of Smash Wii U, Mario Kart and Splatoon for launch window, so I'm glad this confirms some of it. But both Splatoon and MK look different enough that there's at least some changes to make them different, which is good, because they'll probably want full price again.

Hoping there are more Wii U classics too. Not for me, but I know a lot of people who will be interested in this who never got a Wii U.

Emperor Smeat 10-20-2016 06:03 PM

While it was shown during the debut trailer, Bethesda is currently not confirming Skyrim Remastered will be getting released for the Switch. Although they did confirm they are currently working on Switch games.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sky.../1100-6444660/

Lock Jaw 10-20-2016 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Vic (Post 4876598)
It seems cool but I'd be more excited if I still played games.

This

Seems PrettyCool, but I don't really play games anymore, and can't seem to get back into them no matter how hard I try/want to.......

Locke 10-20-2016 08:57 PM

I lost interest in handhelds when I was about 15 and most of Nintendo's focus since then has been pushing the handheld. I'm sure I'll get this a year or two after its release but I'm not that stoked

Wishbone 10-20-2016 10:04 PM

If the rumors about a main series Pokemon game developed by Gamefreak coming to this thing are true then I'll be picking it up for sure first chance I get. Any word on the price tag?

#BROKEN Hasney 10-21-2016 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locke (Post 4876804)
I lost interest in handhelds when I was about 15 and most of Nintendo's focus since then has been pushing the handheld. I'm sure I'll get this a year or two after its release but I'm not that stoked

They're calling this a home console. Realistically, merging the two is the best thing because Nintendo's output won't be split so you'll get the big console experiences and...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wishbone (Post 4876838)
If the rumors about a main series Pokemon game developed by Gamefreak coming to this thing are true then I'll be picking it up for sure first chance I get. Any word on the price tag?

Stuff like Pokemon. I'm guessing next years will still be 3DS, but after that it's Switch or nothing.
Nothing concrete on price, but most sources guess $300 or under.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-21-2016 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4876764)
While it was shown during the debut trailer, Bethesda is currently not confirming Skyrim Remastered will be getting released for the Switch. Although they did confirm they are currently working on Switch games.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sky.../1100-6444660/

In other words, "please don't wait until March, but Skyrim Remastered at launch and double dip!"

Emperor Smeat 10-21-2016 06:29 PM

Nintendo announced physical 3DS and Wii U games will not be compatible for the Switch but digital games could end up being made compatible during the Switch's life.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nin.../1100-6444706/


Blizzard debunking rumors of them currently working on a Hearthstone port for the Switch after saying they only used the official Hearthstone Twitter account to make a meme joke based on recent a teaser image involving Mario and the NX announcement.
https://www.destructoid.com/no-heart...h-394781.phtml

Simple Fan 10-21-2016 09:54 PM

Looks cool. I'm not big into gaming either. Still play the PS2 from time to time. Having good sports games for Nintendo like NBA 2K and Madden would be great in my opinion. Feel like this can at least compete with XBox and PlayStation better than the Wii did.

Destor 10-22-2016 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple Fan (Post 4877098)
Looks cool. I'm not big into gaming either. Still play the PS2 from time to time. Having good sports games for Nintendo like NBA 2K and Madden would be great in my opinion. Feel like this can at least compete with XBox and PlayStation better than the Wii did.

The Wii outsold them

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-22-2016 01:19 AM

still? Xbox360 was around for a good chunk of time.

Destor 10-22-2016 01:42 AM

Wii sold over 100mil. PS3 and 360 sold approx 84mil

#BROKEN Hasney 10-22-2016 01:43 AM

Yup. Still. PS3 even ended up outselling the 360 due to MS not being able to get popularity in large parts of Europe and Asia.

Simple Fan 10-22-2016 01:57 AM

Eh Wii always seemed like the worst out of the three to me. I'm sure they sold well for the family factor. Weren't they cheaper also? I never moved on from the PS2 so it doesn't matter to me either way. I won't buy this console but it looks better than anything Nintendo has done since N64.

Destor 10-22-2016 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple Fan (Post 4877144)
Eh Wii always seemed like the worst out of the three to me. I'm sure they sold well for the family factor. Weren't they cheaper also? I never moved on from the PS2 so it doesn't matter to me either way. I won't buy this console but it looks better than anything Nintendo has done since N64.

I would club you with my gamecube if i could. It would be easy. It has a handle.

slik 10-22-2016 03:00 AM

looks really cool

#BROKEN Hasney 10-22-2016 05:21 AM

There's a hype for this that I haven't seen in some time. Like the Wii U being non-existent has helped to the point where people are looking at it like "Woah, I've not used Nintendo since the Wii!".

Unfortunately, Nintendo have already announced they're going to kill noff the hype by saying they're not going to talk about it more until 2017....

#BROKEN Hasney 10-22-2016 06:52 AM

The Switch trailer on YouTube has already suprassed the lifetime views of the 2011 Wii U trailer with 11.6million views.

Destor 10-22-2016 09:33 AM

I think less is more here. Famine can be a big motivater for consumers. 3 months of marketing leading to launch is plenty

Ruien 10-22-2016 11:31 AM

So going to buy this. How do you not want to play every Mario game ever? Zelda coming at the release. Yum.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-22-2016 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 4877187)
I think less is more here. Famine can be a big motivater for consumers. 3 months of marketing leading to launch is plenty

Yeah, I'm with you on that generally, but there's a reason tech gets announced and then its out in stores next week. It's hard to get this initial bump back.

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-22-2016 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4877209)
So going to buy this. How do you not want to play every Mario game ever? Zelda coming at the release. Yum.

I got a wii almost just for super mario galaxy. Somebody get me a real Mario Game and I will conaider it.

Ruien 10-22-2016 03:52 PM

What do you consider a real Mario game? Mario 3D for the Wii U was epic. Galaxy was also amazing. I will always enjoy the 2D games the most though.

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-22-2016 04:42 PM

A short list off the top of my head.

Super Mario Brothers
Super Mario Lost Levels
Super Mario Brothers 2.
Super Mario 3.
Super Mario World.
Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Mario Maker since you can make levels of most of the others listed.

-Side scrolling or 3D Adventure.
-Story
-Stars Mario (or Mario and Luigi)
-1 Player (or two taking turns after defeat)
-Not an Activity Game. (No Karts, Smashing, Golfing, Olympics, Ghostbusting*, Tennis, Party)

*Luigi's Mansion is debatable. Not sure how I feel about it on the list.

I'm also going by fact that I asked if there was any real Mario Games on the WiiU. 3D seems to fit the general parameters.

Destor 10-22-2016 04:44 PM

I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life

#BROKEN Hasney 10-22-2016 05:15 PM

I really hope they do one with a good battle system again. Just finished Colour Splash and it's brilliantly written, but the combat is so shit.

Destor 10-22-2016 05:49 PM

Just take what they did in 1000 year door and do it all over again...that's all i want

Locke 10-22-2016 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickyTrickyDamon (Post 4877250)
A short list off the top of my head.

Super Mario Brothers
Super Mario Lost Levels
Super Mario Brothers 2.
Super Mario 3.
Super Mario World.
Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Mario Maker since you can make levels of most of the others listed.

-Side scrolling or 3D Adventure.
-Story
-Stars Mario (or Mario and Luigi)
-1 Player (or two taking turns after defeat)
-Not an Activity Game. (No Karts, Smashing, Golfing, Olympics, Ghostbusting*, Tennis, Party)

*Luigi's Mansion is debatable. Not sure how I feel about it on the list.

I'm also going by fact that I asked if there was any real Mario Games on the WiiU. 3D seems to fit the general parameters.

have you ever played New Super Mario Bros... there is one on the Wii and Wii U... Super Mario 3D World on Wii U is just as good as the Galaxy games also... what in the holy hell are you talking about... Lost Levels is less of a real Mario game than any of those... you also listed Super Mario Bros 2 which is literally a completely different unrelated to the mario series game with some sprites and text changed

Locke 10-22-2016 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 4877251)
I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life

I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

Destor 10-22-2016 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke (Post 4877321)
have you ever played New Super Mario Bros... there is one on the Wii and Wii U... Super Mario 3D World on Wii U is just as good as the Galaxy games also... what in the holy hell are you talking about... Lost Levels is less of a real Mario game than any of those... you also listed Super Mario Bros 2 which is literally a completely different unrelated to the mario series game with some sprites and text changed

Lost levels is literally Mario 2 (JPN) how does it not count?

Destor 10-22-2016 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locke (Post 4877322)
I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

Paper Mario is solid. 1000YD = top 5 fav GC games

Locke 10-23-2016 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 4877346)
Lost levels is literally Mario 2 (JPN) how does it not count?

It's just the same "engine" but designed by some shithead who wanted to piss people off...

Destor 10-23-2016 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locke (Post 4877534)
It's just the same "engine" but designed by some shithead who wanted to piss people off...

...but it's literally mario 2 in japan. Came out a year after the original

Shadow 10-23-2016 03:12 PM

Launch day buy for me. No question .

Curtis 10-23-2016 09:49 PM

Looks intriguing but Nintendo is basically killing it's 3DS line of consoles with this. Why would anyone buy a 3DS when they can buy this and have even more functions with them.

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-23-2016 10:01 PM

A new console this early is pretty much a call of defeat. They have to over impress to get back people.

Ruien 10-23-2016 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis (Post 4877710)
Looks intriguing but Nintendo is basically killing it's 3DS line of consoles with this. Why would anyone buy a 3DS when they can buy this and have even more functions with them.

Isn't that the point?

#BROKEN Hasney 10-23-2016 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4877723)
Isn't that the point?

Yup. 3DS probably has another year of games in it, but the idea here is that if 3rd party support dries up again and Nintendo is the only main player developing games for the console, its all hands on one platform instead of two.

SlickyTrickyDamon 10-23-2016 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4877723)
Isn't that the point?

No. Handhelds are Nintedo's best sellers. Not sure it's a good idea to kill a moneymaker.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-24-2016 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickyTrickyDamon (Post 4877728)
No. Handhelds are Nintedo's best sellers. Not sure it's a good idea to kill a moneymaker.

3DS did really poorly outside of Japan. Mobile has taken that market.

Emperor Smeat 10-24-2016 03:42 AM

Big reason why Nintendo finally got around to making mobile games since they no longer had the advantage over the constant bugging by investors to rush into the market.

Big Vic 10-24-2016 11:03 AM

I feel like a lot of older people bought the wii system but never bought any games

#BROKEN Hasney 10-24-2016 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Vic (Post 4877858)
I feel like a lot of older people bought the wii system but never bought any games

At least half of them bought something. If Wii Sports sold 82.78 million (and wasn't always the pack in game), Mario Kart Wii sold 36.38 million, Wii Sports Resort sold 32.8 million, New Super Mario Wii sold 29.32 million and Wii Play sold 28.02 million. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of all time on a single format are NIntendo games and 5 of those are Wii games.

Destor 10-24-2016 01:42 PM

People discredit the Wii (and Nintendo) just because Bro's dont play it

Big Vic 10-24-2016 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by #BROKEN Hasney (Post 4877894)
At least half of them bought something. If Wii Sports sold 82.78 million (and wasn't always the pack in game), Mario Kart Wii sold 36.38 million, Wii Sports Resort sold 32.8 million, New Super Mario Wii sold 29.32 million and Wii Play sold 28.02 million. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of all time on a single format are NIntendo games and 5 of those are Wii games.

My uncle hats it and only has Wii Sports and Wii Fit.

Shadow 10-24-2016 03:37 PM

They're not killing the 3DS line I can assure you. It still prints money for Nintendo. This is simply a different system and may end up killing the 3DS like the Gameboy line but not for another 2-4 years after the launch of the Switch.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-24-2016 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow (Post 4877942)
They're not killing the 3DS line I can assure you. It still prints money for Nintendo. This is simply a different system and may end up killing the 3DS like the Gameboy line but not for another 2-4 years after the launch of the Switch.

You won't see a 3DS game in holiday 2018 from Nintendo, apart from maybe Pokemon because GameFreak are always late to the party. It's not printing money, it's selling slowly even in Japan now.

Only way of happens is if the Switch bombs harder than the Wii U. This is what they have to do mostly because 3DS didn't live up to sales expectations.

Poit 10-24-2016 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor (Post 4877251)
I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locke (Post 4877322)
I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

Isn't Square Enix confirmed as a third party developer for the Switch?

My outside hope is something like a Super Mario RPG 2.

Destor 10-24-2016 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poit (Post 4878109)
Isn't Square Enix confirmed as a third party developer for the Switch?

My outside hope is something like a Super Mario RPG 2.

Square getting back to its JRPG roots would make my soooooo much better

Kalyx triaD 10-24-2016 10:55 PM

Switch will be higher price then a 3DS but if its portability works as advertised then whatever excuse for 3DS exclusives wither away by sheer common sense. There would be no reason to not have a Pokemon game down the line for Switch, outside from some absurd spin control nobody will accept.

Switch's success is the end of Nintendo's console/portable parity mark my words. Even the rumors way back talked about Nintendo wanting to merge these fields.

And that's not even mentioning nuclear options I know Nintendo has like a Pokemon MMO or a Super Mario 'Universe' (Maker + Galaxy + 3D World multiplayer = $billions). The year Nintendo legit under performs they dick slap us with megatons until they get comfortable and do weird shit again. That has been the cycle for years.

Ruien 10-25-2016 11:06 AM

I doubt it would ever happen but a Pokemon MMO would be insane. Look how insanely popular Pokemon Go is/was.

Destor 10-25-2016 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruien (Post 4878521)
I doubt it would ever happen but a Pokemon MMO would be insane. Look how insanely popular Pokemon Go is/was.

was

Sepholio 10-25-2016 12:04 PM

I just wish it was more powerful. The fact that wiiu was designed to compete with ps3 and 360 is what killed it. It needed to be closer to ps4 and one. And now this is going to get smashed by pro and scorpio. I fear another cycle of minimal 3rd party support.

Destor 10-25-2016 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 4878535)
I just wish it was more powerful. The fact that wiiu was designed to compete with ps3 and 360 is what killed it. It needed to be closer to ps4 and one. And now this is going to get smashed by pro and scorpio. I fear another cycle of minimal 3rd party support.

the damande is so low for pro and scorpio that I dont think it matters tbh

Sepholio 10-25-2016 12:48 PM

demand will only go up from here though with the rise of HDR and 4K.

Sepholio 10-25-2016 12:49 PM

I would be hyped for the Switch if it was 4k, even if it was only upscaling to 4k and not native.

Destor 10-25-2016 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 4878547)
demand will only go up from here though with the rise of HDR and 4K.

I dont think demand will increase all that much until such a time that titles become exclusive for one or the other. At which point NSwith NeoPlatinumGraphite can come out.

Sepholio 10-25-2016 01:07 PM

I dunno, 4k is awfully pretty. Consoles that can take advantage of it are cheaper than PCs. Hot Shiny Newness is a big drawing factor to idiots in the market, myself included.

Destor 10-25-2016 01:13 PM

4k will move some units, I'm just not convinced it will move enough numbers that it will limit not 4k anytime in the next 5-7 years.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-25-2016 02:47 PM

I mean, people bought the Wii in droves and it didn't even support HD.

4k and HDR don't seem to be big deals yet, its not going to hurt the launch. There were rumours that 4k will be supported for Netflix and shit too, so 4k output is possible.

I mean, I'm getting a PS4 Pro, but I'm not getting a 4k TV in the next 5 years. Power up my VR.

Emperor Smeat 10-26-2016 06:04 PM

Unlike the Wii U, Nintendo won't be selling the Switch at a loss although at the moment haven't committed to a final price for the console according to a Wall Street Journal source with direct ties to the company.

Quote:

Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki, who has long since had a direct line in on Nintendo, is stating that the company "won't make a loss" selling the Nintendo Switch, but it's "also listening to what consumers expect...when setting price."
For some reference the Wii U was the first console Nintendo sold at a loss for launch. Similar to the PS4's launch, only needed the purchase of 1 game for Nintendo to break even for each console sold.

https://www.destructoid.com/how-much...--395716.phtml

#BROKEN Hasney 10-27-2016 01:05 AM

Full presentation is happening January 12th.

Droford 10-27-2016 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4879223)
Unlike the Wii U, Nintendo won't be selling the Switch at a loss although at the moment haven't committed to a final price for the console according to a Wall Street Journal source with direct ties to the company.



For some reference the Wii U was the first console Nintendo sold at a loss for launch. Similar to the PS4's launch, only needed the purchase of 1 game for Nintendo to break even for each console sold.

https://www.destructoid.com/how-much...--395716.phtml

If its not at a loss i cant see it being less than $299 obviously but they cant really go much higher either

#BROKEN Hasney 10-27-2016 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 4879355)
If its not at a loss i cant see it being less than $299 obviously but they cant really go much higher either

Why not? The Pixel C is around that price being sold at a profit and based on the same chip set, but the Pixel C has better specs like the screen.

Droford 10-27-2016 01:54 AM

Seems overkill to have the chipset for a pixel c thatdoes 2560x1800 when it only does 720p in portable mode.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-27-2016 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 4879357)
Seems overkill to have the chipset for a pixel c thatdoes 2560x1800 when it only does 720p in portable mode.

That's not how that works. They can use that power for other effects instead of resolution on a lower res screen.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-27-2016 12:20 PM

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...i-touch-screen

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A number of sources, including those who informed me of the Switch's design and detachable controllers back in July, have all confirmed other capabilities which Nintendo is currently keeping quiet.

Let's start with the Nintendo Switch's screen. It is 6.2" in size, 720p and - for the first time in any Nintendo device - boasts a capacitive multi-touch screen.

(Both 3DS and Wii U featured resistive touchscreens, reliant on pressure and less precise. They were also single-touch only.)

So, how will the touchscreen work when the Switch is docked? While connected to your TV the Switch itself is out of reach - you play either with both JoyCon controllers attached to the system's grip or with a Pro Controller. The Switch's touchscreen is almost entirely obscured within the console's dock.

The answer may lie hidden in the right-hand JoyCon, which houses a short-range IR sensor in its base. This could be used to point at the TV to replicate basic touchscreen functionality, picked up by a corresponding IR sensor in the Switch's dock.
This is a good compromise. Use the touch for selections but don't make it a mandatory part of controls. But something like Mario Maker could benefit from this.

Emperor Smeat 10-27-2016 02:39 PM

The stuff about the screen makes sense considering Nintendo did tease at the idea of making digital 3DS and Wii U compatible for the Switch at some point. Some of those games made use of touch controls so it would make sense the Switch screen had some form of it.

#BROKEN Hasney 10-27-2016 03:12 PM

Yeah, and a Mario Maker port has been rumoured since the start alongside MK, Splaoon and Smash.
Other report today says it uses a USB Type-C port to charge, which would be fantastic. Current prototype charge from the bottom though, so can't be used at the same time as the kickstand. Hopefully they sort that out.

Kalyx triaD 10-27-2016 06:23 PM

The video had splatoon being played on the competitive controller. I could see them removing the spawn screen touch thing. Khuntry's gamepad broke and it rendered Maker and Splatoon dead. They need to offer more ways to make these games work.


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