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Mii won't go away. I know some of us old people don't like them but they are an integral part of the Nintendo experience for a while Generation of gamers.
Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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bruh
Mii won't go away. I know some of us old people don't like them but they are an integral part of the Nintendo experience for a while Generation of gamers.
AcademicSaucer
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On the plus side, it might be the fix for supply issues. Ps4 launched in November or October, but you couldn't really buy one easily until like March or April.
Launching in Q1 gives them time to smooth out production for the holidays and have a year 1 holiday lineup that includes all the big Nintendo guns. It will probably sell out in March anyway because new electronics almost always sell out.
I read the thread since I was last here and my brain hurts now.
I'm curious, what about Nintendo right now is also reminiscent of the Wii U?
People keep leaning on this, but really... if this were the same Nintendo as Wii U/3DS Nintendo, that 3-minute tease of Switch would have been an abysmal disaster.
So I am legitimately curious to see how you are drawing the parallel.
Leaving your blatant horseshit hyperbole aside, again, Nintendo hasn't invested in good marketing, either. And yet...
This premature drawing of parallels is just getting a touch out of hand.
I'm curious, what about Nintendo right now is also reminiscent of the Wii U?
People keep leaning on this, but really... if this were the same Nintendo as Wii U/3DS Nintendo, that 3-minute tease of Switch would have been an abysmal disaster.
So I am legitimately curious to see how you are drawing the parallel.
Leaving your blatant horseshit hyperbole aside, again, Nintendo hasn't invested in good marketing, either. And yet...
This premature drawing of parallels is just getting a touch out of hand.
UnemployedVillain
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Can we stop with these stupid shitty posts? Seriously, just admit you've never played an online game on the Wii U. Just don't insult our intelligence by acting like we should take "worse than PS2 era Sony online" seriously
CrazedProfessional
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Wii U online is pretty seamless and lagless actually.
I never see the store go down from hackers like Microsoft or Sony.
Mario Kart 8 often felt like the opponents were playing on the couch with you
Voice Chat would be appreciated though
runnin_blue
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Not blaming you, but your reaction is exactly what they're looking for. Dig?
UberTag
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I'm not naive enough to think this will be the case.
Beyond that, they're going to stall out on any BC chatter until they figure out a way to charge us all for this content again.
I would love for this not to be the case as I've gone largely digital on 3DS.
Smash Bros is a mess online from my experience. Splatoon runs generally well but has issues.
TheMoon
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there isn't one, unless it's on the bottom.
UnemployedVillain
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Really? Smash has been lagless for me the vast vast majority of the time. Of course I usually play For Glory
That could work if the info blow-out is right at beginning of January or even end of December, But if it goes towards the middle of January, there's nothing left to capture from the post xmas shopping.
But you are apparently naive enough to think that Nintendo commands a market position strong enough to screw over its most loyal customers by asking them to double-dip for kicks, so...
KratosEnergyDrink
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Pokémon Sun/Moon will probably the best selling game of this holiday season.
TheMoon
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No, because that was already handled through your NNID which tracked all your purchases since day 1. There was no need for "Nintendo Account" to do that.
GinoFelino
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The issues I've had with Wii U online had more to do with its shitty built-in wifi.
Playing with the ethernet adapter plugged in was always spotless.
By the way: don't fucking make me buy another ethernet adapter, Nintendo. That is, if the dock even supports an ethernet adapter :O
TheMoon
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There will not be an ethernet port. You can take that to the bank.
wanderingprostheyltite
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Is there a date/time set for the investor meeting? Saw 26th earlier iirc but nothing about time. A countdown would be nice if anyone knows.
Do you seriously think Nintendo won't re-charge for VC like they have since Wii?
I'm thinking this thing should absolutely come with a video-out on the device itself, without the dock.
It should be possible to take it to my friend, take it out of my bag and hook it up to his TV with (mini)HDMI and have a gaming night right there. I'd also want to be able to hook it to my PC monitor for a quick gaming session. Everywhere you see a screen you should be able to hook it up. That's a bigger local multiplayer incentive than crowding around that tiny display.
If they exclusively feed video-out through the dock, they are making a mistake.
It should be possible to take it to my friend, take it out of my bag and hook it up to his TV with (mini)HDMI and have a gaming night right there. I'd also want to be able to hook it to my PC monitor for a quick gaming session. Everywhere you see a screen you should be able to hook it up. That's a bigger local multiplayer incentive than crowding around that tiny display.
If they exclusively feed video-out through the dock, they are making a mistake.
Cuningas de Häme
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Why all the games must support non-touch gaming?
Who'd want to play Farmville or similar on their TV?
I just don't understand the reasoning for that.
It would make sense, if the thing actually has a touchscreen, that those 3DS games with touch controllers would remain higly mobile, higly touchable games. No need to play small games on big screen. Those would be the equivalents of the aforementioned Farmville and those Rhytm games for 3DS. Casual fun when you want to just loosen up.
Who'd want to play Farmville or similar on their TV?
I just don't understand the reasoning for that.
It would make sense, if the thing actually has a touchscreen, that those 3DS games with touch controllers would remain higly mobile, higly touchable games. No need to play small games on big screen. Those would be the equivalents of the aforementioned Farmville and those Rhytm games for 3DS. Casual fun when you want to just loosen up.
Dagobert Duck
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I think it usually starts at 10am JP time...but im not sure, Rösti is the investor meeting guy
GinoFelino
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THE BLOOD BANK.
You were doing a Seagal quote thing right?
Anyway; I know there won't be a port. I meant that I hope my current USB ethernet adapter still works with Switch..
Dark Cloud
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Why won't there be an Ethernet port?
Nintendo is showing they care about the older gamer and will want to have a great online infrastructure. I think it's going to be great because they'll have DENA working on it.
I think this system is truly the sequel to the Gamecube. There are no gimmicks. It's a great system that can get third party games just like the Gamecube.
Nintendo is showing they care about the older gamer and will want to have a great online infrastructure. I think it's going to be great because they'll have DENA working on it.
I think this system is truly the sequel to the Gamecube. There are no gimmicks. It's a great system that can get third party games just like the Gamecube.
wanderingprostheyltite
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GinoFelino
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After two home consoles without an ethernet port, I think it's safe to say this one won't have one either.
What I'd like to see is the dock being inexpensive enough for me to buy a few and place one at my desk and one near my TV and maybe buy one for a friend or something to keep at his place. Just put them everywhere.
How much could it possibly cost? Seriously?
Its not like its a space issue either, there is plenty of unused Space in the dock.
TheMoon
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Wasted space. They never bothered with one. Also, it'd have to be in the console, not the dock. So = no port.
But it wouldn't be in the dock.^^
Dagobert Duck
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Probaly it will cost about 20 cents to include...but its way more efficient for Nintendo to sell an adapter for 30 $
That means you also need to connect HDMI cables and PSUs to them. It becomes more of a hassle than you think.
Dark Cloud
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What happens if you break the tablet? You drop it and he screen smashes. Will they sell standalone tablets? Because the tablet is the console.
It looks like very expensive tech and people may want to steal the thing too. I think an account system with all the games you purchase are tied to your account will finally happen (meaning not having to call Nintendo to do a transfer).
It looks like very expensive tech and people may want to steal the thing too. I think an account system with all the games you purchase are tied to your account will finally happen (meaning not having to call Nintendo to do a transfer).
If they really want to go after the eSports crowd it should support Ethernet. Splatoon and MK8 were both fantastic without it but still. I'd buy an adapter if I need to.
Why woudnt it be in the dock?
That's way more cumbersome than just sticking in a HDMI cable.
Nintendo, seriously. Get on this.
RMA?
UnemployedVillain
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How do you people manage with smartphones, laptops and tablets? Do you live in constant fear all the time??
Damn you're right. The HDMI is fine but ya... the power could be an issue especially with Nintendo's history of power bricks.
Nah, Hearthstone (also on PC) and Clash Royale captured the eSports crowd on mobile.
I better hope it's not plastic. Plastic scratches like hell and seeing this isn't a clamshell design it would get banged up easily. Gorilla glass or bust.
Smash, MK8 and Splatoon aren't like Hearthstone or Clash Royale. Could you imagine Splatoon's eSport potential with a better account system, better online and spectator tools? It could be amazing.
I'm down with that too. Whichever is more feasible and as long as it provides good durability.
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