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[Servbot24]

I'm actually really digging this but I'm confused - are these games backwards compatible digital upgrades, new games, etc? Because now that it's clear this is a new system (Yay for no Wii 2.0) now we're unsure of if these are new games or not (Yay, another point of confusion).

I have a lot of digital Wii U games and would like to upgrade.

This is a Nintendo console. I.e., you'll have the privilege of rebuying the games again.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Re: the name, just happy they didn't call it the 'Wii S'

 

[Hyperborean]

How many shoulder buttons/triggers are on the pad? I only see bumpers.

EDIT: Saw the triggers. Nevermind.

 

[BowieZ]

Not a fan of the charcoal grey.

Hope there's white or red varieties.

 

[NeonBlack]

Is there any info on how the controllers work? I would think you need like 3 separate battery compartments, one for the screen and the other two for detached controllers.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Look carefully at the base

Look at the images in the OP, particularly the one where they're adding a cartridge. It looks thinner than the Wii U gamepad. If you're considering "thick" to mean, than pure tablets on the market right now, then sure, but that isn't what this is.

Why would it be ridiculous to imagine it at $250? What would be that expensive that would justify 300+?

Perhaps $250 is possible. $200 is crazy. Nintendo is selling the 3DS XL at $200 right now. $300 seems much more likely for a new piece of technology with a much higher resolution screen. Perhaps they've somehow managed to create a relatively unique piece of technology with super cheap components, but given that this doesn't look like anything else on the market right now, I don't see how we're reaching bottom of the barrel prices.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Portable Gamecube games is all I want. I've almost bought one of those custom units a few times.

Portable Skies of Arcadia Legends, Baten Kaitos, Resident Evil 4, F Zero GX!

 

[GiantBreadbug]

are those fucking digital

 

[janoDX]

I'm throwing the prediction right now: Red Dead Redemption 2 will be on Nintendo Switch.

 

[Kojirospath]

Went from not interested to fuck, I need to prorder this! Looks like a good concept. Hard to gauge how powerful it is though.

 

[TheJoRu]

I liked this announcement a lot. The video was nice, clear and relaxed and I think dropping a video like this without the overindulgence of spending a long press conference on it with all the typical buzzwords feels quite refreshing.

This thing will definitely be a premium device, though, and for now targeted at home console owners. It's referred to as a "home gaming system", after all, despite it clearly being designed to be both a home console and portable. They probably intend to use the 3DS as their "portable budget offering" for a while, and then ease it out as they can drop the price on the Switch and perhaps introduce different versions of it.

I'm guessing $299 at launch, and not a dollar lower.

 

[Coulomb_Barrier]

Oh wow. Very interesting.

 

[Portugeezer]

I'm actually really digging this but I'm confused - are these games backwards compatible digital upgrades, new games, etc? Because now that it's clear this is a new system (Yay for no Wii 2.0) now we're unsure of if these are new games or not (Yay, another point of confusion).

I have a lot of digital Wii U games and would like to upgrade.

Mario Kart was different to MK8, so it's not the same game. Skyrim isn't on Wii U so no need for BC. What else? That Mario game was new.

If they do port games (Splatoon?), I at least hope digital Wii U games will carry over. I wouldn't expect it because it's not BC, it's new code.

 

[Deepo]

Thanks! I should have noticed that. That's that taken care of then.

Seems to explain why the top sticks out of the dock as well.

 

[op_ivy]

Good job Nintendo, didn't think I'd care but this looks interesting

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

They looked like "remastered" ports

Seems to be, judging from added content.

Nintendo will happily take more of your money by forcing you to "re-buy" those games. We all know what's going to happen in terms of digital games/virtual console in this regard.

Well then I simply won't buy for full price.

Brace yourself for having to pay. Even if it is a digital upgrade - and as there's new content, there's like a 1% chance of that - they'll still make you pay. Just assume they're something you'll have to buy again.

I'm fine with paying a small upgrade fee, and they have that account thing with discounts now. I refuse to pay full price again though.

 

[Conkerkid11]

Not sure if it was mentioned here, but it seems that Nintendo might be targeting an older more hardcore demographic with Switch judging by the trailer, which they haven't done for at least a decade now.

That means they're competitive with Sony and MS in their market, which is awesome.

How's that?

Being competitive with Sony and MS will require them to stick to their guns and actually have third-party support, which will be really difficult considering the potential low specs once again, and cartridges.

 

[Koren]

Is there only 2 shoulder buttons though? That would be a regression, and make backwards compatibility awkward.

There's 4 shoulder buttons, or I misunderstood you?

I still don't know how the pressure-sensitive-and-clic triggers will be emulated for GC, thogugh, if they add GC to VC.

 

[J_Viper]

The console itself looks neat, but that was one god awful trailer

 

[Lucky Seven]

Portable Gamecube games is all I want. I've almost bought one of those custom units a few times.

Portable Smash brother melee would be the Sm4sh killer.

 

[phanphare]

are those fucking digital

hopefully

 

[Rizific]

Hate the name

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I posted a list...I think yesterday of some real games and some fake games (for funsies) that I knew about. Thus far it seems to be holding true.

 

[ASIS]

I think this system will sell just fine. The overall tone is surprisingly positive and the launch line up seems banging. I can't wait!

 

[Obliterator]

are those fucking digital

Uh what? Those are clearly physical buttons

 

[Syinn]

I like Switch, don't get the hate for the name.


Wii and Wii u were much worse...

 

[BassForever]

Portable Smash brother melee would be the Sm4sh killer.

It'll be portable smash 4

 

[GillianSeed79]

Interesting thing not shown in the trailer: motion controls/Wiimotes. Nintendo finally moving on from the Wii legacy and re-embtacing traditional control inputs?

 

[Lettuce]

No F-Zero, Pilotwings or Metroid in that video saddens me

 

[Conkerkid11]

hopefully

Digital's bad though.

Uh what? Those are clearly physical buttons

Digital vs analog.

Digital is a binary "either the button is pressed, or it isn't". Analog is a full range from 0 to 100, detecting how far in the button is pressed.

 

[nekkid]

I'm still enjoying the crow-eating from the many many commenters who insisted this wasn't a hybrid, despite it being the logical choice for Nintendo.

 

[sandkiller]

i like the concept.. i got excited but the specs are a let down. i dont see how third party developers would justify a downgrade from current/mid (pro/scorpio) gen games. Definitely a great system for Nintendo's amazing 1st party lineup.

Which specs? Have they been officially released??


Any chance this uses Android as the OS?

 

[Outtrigger888]

If it's priced right I plan I buying 2 for sure. Possibly 3 for me and my kids.

 

[Steve Youngblood]

There's 4 shoulder buttons, or I misunderstood you?

I still don't know how the pressure-sensitive-and-clic triggers will be emulated for GC, thogugh, if they add GC to VC.

They didn't even add GC games to Virtual console on Wii U. I doubt they're going to do it here. Will be happily surprised if they do though.

 

[Speely]

I am so happy right now. This is pretty much exactly what I was hoping for. The name is even growing on me.

Will sell tons if not too expensive.

Wow @ 3rd party early support. Hope it sticks. We got Skyrim so what's up with Elder Scrolls Online?

Spoiler

Jk way too big.

 

[RK9039]

Looks sick, will buy.

 

[Peltz]

As someone that has a Wii U and plays games mostly (99%) on the bigscreen....I feel like I already own the non-slim version of this system. I feel like the Switch is actually the Wii U S or Wii U Slim.

So not terribly excited. They showed off Mario, MarioKart, Splatoon and Zelda that can either be played on the Wii U or look like they would have no trouble running on the Wii U.

The Switch looks much more appealing as a successor to the 3ds. It's like if the 3ds was more like this at launch then I would never have bought a Wii U.

It's also appealing if this is indeed Nintendo's 1 platform to rule all them all and you won't have to get your panties in a bunch because a new mario or zelda game is on the handheld and not on the big screen system. That will be huge and likely get me to buy the system anyway.

And if you can still play wireless local multiplayer when docked then I might buy two or three.

I agree that this is a bit less tantalizing of a prospect for existing Wii U owners. But there's only 10 million of us. And we still can't take our games anywhere.

I think the library on this system will be good. I have a very good feeling about support now that Nintendo's development team isn't divided between two different pieces of hardware. If priced decently along with a decent launch lineup, I will be an early adopter.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Like this but with better textures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbxQXwwURPY

And unfortunately single screen

Whoa, Citra is that far along already? That looks so fucking good

 

[Violence Jack]

Now I'm hyped. One of my biggest issues with the Wii U was the game pad having terrible battery life, and you really couldn't be too far from the TV to play on it. Plus, a few games didn't support remote play. Soon as they open it, I'm pre-ordering this sucker. I'll just deal with being broke after February and March 2017.

 

[Deepo]

Hate the name

I predict it will be the Nintendo Bait and Switch within 2 years. /s

 

[tr1p1ex]

This thing looks more like it has an 8" screen right?

 

[Gutek]

are those fucking digital

 

[Alebrije]

Nintendo doing the right thing, they do not need to throw a console with steroids just this console and get western support.

Finally we can play an Elders Scroll game on a Nintendo console , yep is a 5 years old game but this will be the first time you can take your adventure on a plane or hotel room.

This is not a mobile device is a portable home console.

 

[ameratsu]

Pretty excited that this announcement might finally drive prices on used WiiUs down.

 

[longdi]

Looks like what Wii U should have been.

I wonder if Nintendo will have a Switch Pro model.
Aluminium body, 1080p screen, 5000mah battery, water resistance etc. Cater to the crowd that buys iPhones and Galaxys, but who wants a complete console on the go experience.

 

[royox]

hopefully

How's digital triggers a good thing when we have other consoles with analogs??

 

[mugoldeneagle03]

What's wrong with Switch? Easy. Unique. Coveys the message. Go would tell me you play it on the go. Not at home.

Switch is just too plain and obvious. I can literally picture the marketing team writing down every word that describes the controllers and the thought of them ending with "Switch" just boggles my mind.


Nintendo Mix
Nintendo Shift
Nintendo Step

Idk man, someone on GAF who is getting paid a lot less than the guy who came up with Wii U or Switch could come up with something a lot more creative..

 

[spekkeh]

The only thing I really don't like is the dock. My consoles are in a typical TV cupboard. Don't want to be knees on the ground rummaging around in a cupboard every time I Switch it Up®. I really hope they have some kind of streaming dongle somewhere down the line.

 

[Niro]

How could it run skyrim though?

 

[Milly Osworth]

The console itself looks neat, but that was one god awful trailer

I agree. They needed way too many scenes to showcase it and it was just plain boring. But hey, Nintendo marketing has been shit since wiiu.