Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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With that name they invite jokes ala 'Nintendo Switch... to a PS4'. I wonder why no company ever uses their working titles. 'NX' has a nix ringing to it.
This might be the first Nintendo console I get since the NES - IF they don't release a new handheld (which seems unlikely after seeing the reveal). A unified platform means I can now finally play all the JRPG goodness that usually comes out on the 3DS, since I don't want to get a 3DS since I'm very averse to playing on a tiny screen, in particular at home. I hope we'll get a few ports. Really want to play SMT IV.
This might be the first Nintendo console I get since the NES - IF they don't release a new handheld (which seems unlikely after seeing the reveal). A unified platform means I can now finally play all the JRPG goodness that usually comes out on the 3DS, since I don't want to get a 3DS since I'm very averse to playing on a tiny screen, in particular at home. I hope we'll get a few ports. Really want to play SMT IV.
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lucablight
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Any confirmation this is region free?
Stiflers Mom
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I am 42 and interested in it. And all my friends who I had a conversation with over the last twenty minutes as well.
For people like you, there are already two options existing.
Isn't having choices great..
Apoleptica
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First for me since SNES. I need it NOW!
Sleeping Lesson
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This is a bit incoherent.
I see it a few months from release
I lost my slidy joy controllers off one lost on train, one in the park
Dr. Benton Quest
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Hold the phone...
From Soft is a partner!
PORTABLE DARK SOULS!!!
From Soft is a partner!
PORTABLE DARK SOULS!!!
The best thing about the system, which is now confirmed, is that both platforms merge into one. That's awesome and pretty much sells me on the system. Have to say though that the reveal trailer was pretty well done, much better than the WiiU reveal. Very curious to get more details about the system, but right now I'm definitely in the pro camp.
OsirisBlack
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Buying for Zelda praying for a proper Metroid.
theepicoftyler
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They nailed this for my tastes. I haven't wanted a Nintendo console for a very long time, but this really has my attention.
Good job Nintendo, now let's hamstring it in some bizarre way that nobody would anticipate.
Good job Nintendo, now let's hamstring it in some bizarre way that nobody would anticipate.
This thing is almost as big as the Wii U game pad. It is going be awful as a handheld.
:'(
Sgt. Garlic
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Maybe we get lucky and they compromise at $50 lol. I doubt it though. Maybe there will be varable pricing on games; sort of like on Wii U with Yoshi and Captain Todd.
Hoho for breakfast
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So when you put it on the dock/charger is that all it is or does it give it more graphics power?
Either way it's probably a day one for me. All depends on the games. I'm glad there's no completely stupid gimmicks other than maybe the tiny little detachable controllers.
Give me Pikmin, Mario, Luigis Mansion, Animal Crossing pleeassse.
Either way it's probably a day one for me. All depends on the games. I'm glad there's no completely stupid gimmicks other than maybe the tiny little detachable controllers.
Give me Pikmin, Mario, Luigis Mansion, Animal Crossing pleeassse.
dancrane212
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Yup, Nintendo is saved.
Omega Kirby
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I need to know the Price!!
Omg Nintendo Please hit the sweetspot $250-$300
Omg Nintendo Please hit the sweetspot $250-$300
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
"But Iwata said it isn't going to be a hybrid!"
Bow.
Bow.
Nah, I think the name is fine. I'm curious about the price, though. The portable screen means nothing to me.
Baleoce
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This is one of my concerns. Also, it looks restrictive to the point where it's going to dictate what kind of gameplay experiences are possible in local split multiplayer.
1.21Gigawatts
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So its a tablet with controller add ons that can play play console games.
Hm. I though the recent years have shown that console experience type of game aren't really what consumers want on the go. Wel'll see if this can change anything about that.
But I really don't think Nintendo can come anywhere near Xbox or Ps numbers with this.
Just like with the WiiU, I don't see it selling beyond the Nintendo fans market.
Hm. I though the recent years have shown that console experience type of game aren't really what consumers want on the go. Wel'll see if this can change anything about that.
But I really don't think Nintendo can come anywhere near Xbox or Ps numbers with this.
Just like with the WiiU, I don't see it selling beyond the Nintendo fans market.
Always-honest
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Stop gaming Jeff.
Cymbal Head
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This is exactly what I wanted.
Hope the price is right.
Hope the price is right.
Devilgunman
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The more I look at it the more I don't think making it so you can use each side of the controller as it's own controller was worth it.
Look at how small that is and how close the buttons and stick have to be. We will see how that feature is utilized, but I think I would have preferred just having a solid dpad on the controller that comes with the system. The "pro" controller looks okay enough but wouldn't have even needed it.
I'm torn on this. No traditional d-pad on the default controller? Wtf?
Zombie James
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The more I look at it the more I don't think making it so you can use each side of the controller as it's own controller was worth it.
Look at how small that is and how close the buttons and stick have to be. We will see how that feature is utilized, but I think I would have preferred just having a solid dpad on the controller that comes with the system. The "pro" controller looks okay enough but wouldn't have even needed it.
This is my biggest issue with the system right now minus all the unknowns. This doesn't look comfortable or practical to use at all. One player is going to have to use a controller with unlabelled buttons, too.
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