Tarin02543
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Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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SoulUnison
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Risky product in my opinion.
It definetly seems to be more interesting than the Wii U for a core gamer.
But the hybrid thing is not a powerful innovation that will get the mainstream market on board.
At the same time as a handeld, the tablet with the lateral controllers seems to be very big to carry around and not really kid-friendly, which has been a key market for Nintendo so far saving their ass even when things were going wrong.
As a core gamer I'm interested in the product and I like the idea of being able to play all future Nintendo games on a single platform but honestly I don't think this will be a success, it definetly won't cost less than 300$.
It definetly seems to be more interesting than the Wii U for a core gamer.
But the hybrid thing is not a powerful innovation that will get the mainstream market on board.
At the same time as a handeld, the tablet with the lateral controllers seems to be very big to carry around and not really kid-friendly, which has been a key market for Nintendo so far saving their ass even when things were going wrong.
As a core gamer I'm interested in the product and I like the idea of being able to play all future Nintendo games on a single platform but honestly I don't think this will be a success, it definetly won't cost less than 300$.
JimJamJones
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That was ridiculous and I need one now.
finalflame
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Scalable, eh?
This thing definitely gets extra power when it's hooked up to the dock.
Skyrim, NBA, new mario game, splatoon vs vs all in hd
HD-ready (720p), probably, like the WiiU. Still, in this case that is fine due to its concept.
twilitezoner
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anyone else think of this when they saw the design...
runnin_blue
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Anyone else got that damn song stuck in their head? Advertising ftw.
Need more details to enter full hype mode, but I'm definitely more excited about this than any of the other console tech announced over the past six months. It seems like individual needs might play big part in how appealing this is for consumers. I have two young kids and almost never get to use the big screen upstairs, so the ability to move my games around to wherever I want to play them in HD is really enticing. If I can buy multiple base stations to put one in my office and one upstairs it would be even more useful. On the other hand, if the only software available will be Zelda and some last gen remasters then it might be a tougher sell if they go > $300 or so for the entire package.
Jim_Cacher
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PLEASE NINTENDO!
So sexy.
pettson3816
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So, what's the chances for Red Dead Redemption 2 on this thing? I really hope it will be on par with PS4 specs-wise. If so, i'm on board for sure.
Thinking about it more, seems like a strange solution to Nintendo's woes.
So it's a tablet that connects to a TV.
But you seemingly can't actually use the tablet when using a TV.
So it's a tablet where you can't really implement touch controls for your games in a meaningful way.
If it gets 3DS/DS BC, will they be only playable on portable mode? What about Wii U games that use touch controls a lot? Same deal? And what about motion controls for Wii BC games?
This is all just completely fucking strange to me. They have abandoned touch, motion and dual screens in one go.
And frankly, this thing is huge. It doesn't really look portable to me.
It doesn't really look like it's doing all that much more compared to 3D World.
I'm guessing a Gamecube->Wii level upgrade, effectively.
So it's a tablet that connects to a TV.
But you seemingly can't actually use the tablet when using a TV.
So it's a tablet where you can't really implement touch controls for your games in a meaningful way.
If it gets 3DS/DS BC, will they be only playable on portable mode? What about Wii U games that use touch controls a lot? Same deal? And what about motion controls for Wii BC games?
This is all just completely fucking strange to me. They have abandoned touch, motion and dual screens in one go.
And frankly, this thing is huge. It doesn't really look portable to me.
It doesn't really look like it's doing all that much more compared to 3D World.
I'm guessing a Gamecube->Wii level upgrade, effectively.
Art Vandilay
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I may just buy a cheap Wii U to play Zelda. Nothing about this excites me.
elshoelace
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Looks great, day one!
Angry Chair
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That was an awesome trailer. I'm really looking forward to it.
Glendemonium
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I like that they're trying to bring back social gaming, remember LAN parties? I member.
Seriously, have some close friends bring their Switches over and play, this time without gimmicks. Hope it catches on.
Cheesecakebobby
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Region free?
go_straight
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I don't know, it looks like a prototype to me. It's very ugly.
Da-Kid
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Most definitely is. It's probably not going to be as much a thing as Wii U. As in usable really for exclusive to that function games or menu's.
castaction
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yo same thing my wife like the idea she want one too lol
I'm curious how they're going to reach the kids market with this. 2DS is popular with kids due to the pricing. Don't see how a parent that would normally buy sub-$100-$150 handheld would spring on this. Feel like it's biggest competition is going to be tablets at a $300 price range, that do more than just play games.
Interested to see how well it does.
Interested to see how well it does.
I do not know how I should feel about it. On the one hand it is great that Nintendo finally concentrates on games, pure games. However I do not see the advantages of this detachable thing. I mean basically this console got promoted like a smartphone. What puts it beyond that. There is already I controller for iOS devices which make your tablet look quite abit like the portable thing Nintendo has:
However I guess time will tell. Right now I am not very impressed. Too many old games in that trailer so I am curious how third party devs will handle this plattform. I mean if they sell it for under 200 I guess I am in. But yeah, unlikely.
That's looks like shit, and iOS games will never, ever feel like games for a dedicated gaming system.
So I have noticed some air circulation vents on the top of the handheld. Could there be some vents on the bottom or even back as well? If so, could that mean something for docked power increase?
Really excited for this system, the hardware looks really thought-out; the concept looks rather appealing. I will be there day 1 of course, going to lay aside 20/week. Amazing piece of kit! Also finally asymmetrical analog sticks!!! I don't play shooters anyway.
Really excited for this system, the hardware looks really thought-out; the concept looks rather appealing. I will be there day 1 of course, going to lay aside 20/week. Amazing piece of kit! Also finally asymmetrical analog sticks!!! I don't play shooters anyway.
Luckydog
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The Wii U used Wii Motes for motion and separate controls. These tiny little attachments look very difficutl to use with the buttons and stick so close together.
It's cute but already looks like it belongs in the console graveyard. Positioning it between Wii U and an Xbox just screens smartphone performance, as does the portable form factor. Seems they would have been better served by doubling down on the smartphone given poke success.
But yes, I heart Nintendo hope their cartridges live on forever.
But yes, I heart Nintendo hope their cartridges live on forever.
robertsan21
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The screen on this handheld better be top notch and not some cheap shit
matrix-cat
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Probably been posted already, but that Pro Controller is clear plastic on top, like all the best-looking controllers:
DeathByBacklog
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My feelings exactly.
davidnolan13
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1st Nintendo console for me since n64. Can't wait looks great.
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