Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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This is why I think they need a cheap SKU without a dock, so you can buy two tablet switchs one with the dock and one without it, instead of buying two more expensive dock units that come with the tablet controller, you buy one with the dock and one without it
You leave take it on the go, they are home can play on the tv
Shpeshal Nick
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I know I was one of the pushers of the hybrid theory, but in all honesty, my prediction was more a powerful DS with TV play.
This is a WiiU with the off TV play working anywhere. So instead of leveraging their successful console line, they're leveraging the most unsuccessful console line. Not sure how that'll play out.
This is a WiiU with the off TV play working anywhere. So instead of leveraging their successful console line, they're leveraging the most unsuccessful console line. Not sure how that'll play out.
It's March 2017, why would you want it to come out later than that?
I wish it was out now to be honest.
Ninja Scooter
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Considering they just came out and said it's a "home console first and foremost" I can't see them releasing a dockless SKU, or multiple SKUs of any time really, at least not at launch. The entire focus of that 3 minute trailer was on the core concept of gaming at home and on the go. The console is called Switch for crying out loud. You expect them to release a Switch SKU that removes the thing that lets you "switch"?
Not gonna happen because the "handheld" has all the internal guts and the dock does nothing.
GinoFelino
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Yeah, how can it be the Switch if you can't actually switch?
Remember though, this is Nintendo we're talking about. The Nintendo that doesn't provide an AC adapter with handhelds, and makes retro consoles with 20cm controller cables.
Because it reminds them of National Socialism
Vault Dweller 111
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Lmaoooo
I thought you must be mistaken. But nope, same guy. Just a few posts apart too. Lol
While I agree, I hope they give players who drop/break the portable a way to buy that portion without having to buy another dock.
Edit: Or families who only need one dock but want multiple handhelds.
It definitely will. The basic box is likely going to come with the tablet, the two Joy-Con controllers, the grip to go with them and the dock.
Mihos
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Does it have an SD slot?
Zeyphersan
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I assume all chance of 3DS and Wii U games being playable is out the window right? At least until they transition to "virtual console" status
Dark Cloud
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There may be two skus. No matter what they will all come with a dock since Nintendo said it's a home console first.
LincolnSixEcho
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Well, optical is very obsolete at this point. Could be a bitter pill to swallow, but it's dead. Time to upgrade that receiver
The Real Abed
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My god. They've done it. THIS is what I want a modern age console to be.
I wasn't even planning on getting an NX right away but, hell, I'm not even going to bother with the Wii US version of Zelda at this point.
I just hope the new Mario is more in the vein of 3D World vs. Galaxy. But that's just me. I'll take both.
And the people laughing at the name, you're just doomed to repeat history. No one thinks twice now when someone says Wii.
I look forward to seeing Microsoft and Sony's "answer" to whatever "revolution" Nintendo starts with this. If one does happen.
I wasn't even planning on getting an NX right away but, hell, I'm not even going to bother with the Wii US version of Zelda at this point.
I just hope the new Mario is more in the vein of 3D World vs. Galaxy. But that's just me. I'll take both.
And the people laughing at the name, you're just doomed to repeat history. No one thinks twice now when someone says Wii.
I look forward to seeing Microsoft and Sony's "answer" to whatever "revolution" Nintendo starts with this. If one does happen.
moltonasty
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GinoFelino
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Maybe he has a family account and one of his kids was angry about no DVD.
Because the X makes it sound cool and mysterious
Tribes of Trusty
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I'm weirdly excited for the fact that some solo player games could be released with special joycon controllers (two of them or just one), and that would be pretty awesome to tailor a controller just for a game !
ScientificPizza
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i hope you can charge the tablet outside of the dock
Heavy_D206
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I'm really underwhelmed by the Switch reveal. I like my consoles looking sleek like a sports car, but the Switch looks like an ugly jagged boxy car.
Ninja Scooter
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How do you propose they make Wii U games playable on a console that runs on Tegra and has no disc drive?
Honestly, the more I think about the design, the more I like. I've kept up on GAF and read the rumors and all that, but now that it's out there I've really realized what this means in regards to my sensibilities as a gamer. I love my handhelds, like a lot and I love my consoles and normally (save cross save stuff) the two never interact or meet. Maybe sometimes I want Pokemon on the TV or Skyrim on the go or w/e and this...this is that. I can take it anywhere and play it in any number of ways, and any game I buy for it is usable wherever I want it to be. I mean, that'd all kind of "duh" stuff, but the trailer this morning really was moment where I was like, "holy shit, this is what I've always wanted."
Suzushiiro
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Again, it mostly depends on the cost savings. If there's some kind of weird shit going on in the dock or the grip that makes them expensive to manufacture, an SKU without them makes sense. But if the dock is just a fancy USB hub/charging station and the grip is nothing but a hunk of plastic that you can plug the controllers into for added comfort, then doing a second SKU just to drop less than $50 off the price doesn't really make sense.
...then again, this *is* the company that didn't include an AC adapter with the New 3DS. So you never know.
I had to go back and check too - almost seems like 2 different people.
GinoFelino
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Crimson_Justice
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I'd think, at least at release, there won't be any single-piece SKUs at retailers, and instead they'll be available only on Nintendo's site like someone else mentioned. From the reveal trailer and what they've said about it being a home console first and foremost, Nintendo seems to have learned their lesson with getting the marketing correct from the get-go, so I think they'll try not to muck it up by confusing people with several split-up SKUs.
I really hope the UI of the console matches the aesthetic they're going for with the hardware. I thought the UI of DS/WiiU etc was godawful. Very Japanese, weird pastel colours, very bright and garish all round. It's like everybodys golf or something. Nice for particular titles wanting that fun Japanese arcade game aesthetic but as the foundation of your whole system UI, no thanks. Hope it's fairly sleek. Doesn't need to be joyless, just tone down the overbearing Japanese UI style...
Off-Kilter
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Holy shit LOL
Sorry if I'm late with this, but Laura Kate Dale is saying that the dock will have additional processing power. As such, Laura said to expect it to take a few seconds for the Switch to, well, switch to the TV when docked.
This thing seems really risky for Nintendo. You have the Nintendo diehards that will buy anything they put out (around 15 million people or so). Assuming they bought the Wii U and 3DS, that's 15 million "guaranteed" sales they've lost due to combining the two systems. A flop with this hurts them tremendously as they've thrown all their eggs into the same basket.
Discomurf
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Yeah you're probably right.... I would think they would add more than just a pro controller for $349 though, maybe a carrying case or something we haven't seen yet. Of course this is all speculation based on the rumored bundles, but it seems likely.
Alebrije
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To be fiar any move would be risk to Nintendo, they took what it seems the less risky and logical one.
davidwhangchoi
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Can you elaborate on what you believe the difference is? If it has to do with the size of the unit, I'm sure there will be a smaller unit in the future on the same "Switch" platform.
It doesn't have to be a hard drive, it could be an SSD.
Off-Kilter
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That's a given. It would fly in the face of it being a portable if this wasn't the case.
Tertullian
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There is no way in hell Nintendo is gonna sell the handheld or the dock separately at launch. There might be a handheld-only or home-only option down the road, but not at launch.
"It's a home console you can take on the go!" is the entire point of the console. It's the entire marketing message. Heck, it's literally the name of the console. They're not gonna turn around and announce that you can buy the handheld separately in a month.
"It's a home console you can take on the go!" is the entire point of the console. It's the entire marketing message. Heck, it's literally the name of the console. They're not gonna turn around and announce that you can buy the handheld separately in a month.
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