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[Clearos]

I've already learned the harsh reality of what happens when I own too many games (Luv you steam) so only having Zelda for awhile is not a bad deal for me. I could get the switch later but $300 now or a few months down the road is not going to change anything.

Wonder how many people will have it out during PAX East.

 

[WonkyPanda]

DF seemed to walk away pretty impressed, which is telling since they've definitely been a little more critical than other outlets.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

4?

Besides Engadget and Jason, who else?

GameCentral

We will risk a shuriken to the head from Nintendo’s ninja lawyers by saying that Zelda is everything you will have hoped for, and more, but we won’t be able to do a proper preview until tomorrow.

 

[kunonabi]

This one week is gonna be painful.

I imported from japan so have like two weeks to go. Thank the maker for backlogs.

 

[Pinky]

When I'm excited for Zelda and the harsh reality of your post sets in. I can wait for eight days, but that means... I have to wait for eight days!

I can actually wait eight days though.

It's been a loooooong road, so 8 days is nothing in comparison.

Spoiler

*Returns to cryo sleep*

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Yeah I don't remember ever being hyped as much as I was when I first went to my friend's house and saw his launch day N64 (that rich bastard) with Mario 64 on his giant CRT TV...

The Wii U kinda proves that quality matters far more than quantity for a console launch. Or perhaps it proves that the release schedule following launch is far more important than the launch day releases...

It proves that if you want to sell a follow-up to your best-selling console, you had better put a fucking 2 in the name.

 

[IamDodongo]

of course. plus tax

Word.

I can dig it. There will be other switches to buy later, when you are feeling it more.

 

[Haines]

Probably will just hold off until reviews and long-form video can be published without sizeable restrictions. This kind of preview coverage isn't normally their style.

They will probably do a launch day stream with for hardware anyways.

Makes a lot of sense. Just wierd to pass up on all the clicks but they know the business better than me

 

[MouldyK]

Can the Nintendo Switch Fit in Your Pocket? Super Scientific Test!

Inside Jacket Pocket Fit Confirmed!

 

[NotLiquid]

DF seemed to walk away pretty impressed, which is telling since they've definitely been a little more critical than other outlets.

I don't think anyone's gonna deny that the hardware itself is really good, which is what DF goes into.

 

[Plum]

Who's making the Zelda Preview Thread? Has that been chosen yet? I'm willing to make it; just not the spoiler thread because, knowing me, I'd accidentally click on it to see how my thread's going.

 

[lenovox1]

Can I use my iPhone USB-C cable to charge the device if needed, or would the power rating be insufficient?

It would likely trickle.

 

[ksamedi]

GameCentral

We will risk a shuriken to the head from Nintendo’s ninja lawyers by saying that Zelda is everything you will have hoped for, and more, but we won’t be able to do a proper preview until tomorrow.

Good news. This will be the best Zelda ever made.

 

[WonkyPanda]

I don't think anyone's gonna deny that the hardware itself is really good, which is what DF goes into.

Some on GAF have definitely disproven this.

 

[Phoenixus]

Can the Nintendo Switch Fit in Your Pocket? Super Scientific Test!

Inside Jacket Pocket Fit Confirmed!

Still amazes me how crazy small this thing is for what it can do.

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

good thing i have a wii u

 

[Skittzo0413]

It proves that if you want to sell a follow-up to your best-selling console, you had better put a fucking 2 in the name.

Yeah, it proves a great many things.

Can the Nintendo Switch Fit in Your Pocket? Super Scientific Test!

Inside Jacket Pocket Fit Confirmed!

I still can't believe how tiny this thing is.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Still amazes me how crazy small this thing is for what it can do.

Meh... Should have had a 4K screen, PS4 graphics and a 10-hour battery life if they wanted it to sell for $299

Spoiler

/s

 

[TankRizzo]

Can the Nintendo Switch Fit in Your Pocket? Super Scientific Test!

Inside Jacket Pocket Fit Confirmed!

I had no worries that it wouldn't fit in my jncos

 

[a916]

That Wii U might come in handy then...

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

I don't think anyone's gonna deny that the hardware itself is really good, which is what DF goes into.

But we know Nintendo makes great software. It's the last few generations of hardware that have been a little bit iffy. DF and other outlets praising the Switch hardware is a great sign.

 

[VendettaRed07]

Can the Nintendo Switch Fit in Your Pocket? Super Scientific Test!

Inside Jacket Pocket Fit Confirmed!

Jacket pocket fit has been confirmed for a while

 

[Lingitiz]

That Wii U might come in handy then...

I really don't ever want to plug in my Wii U again. Switch all the way!

 

[oti]

Fuck me

I can't take it

Game of the generation.
Book it.

Book it!

 

[Pinky]

Jacket pocket fit has been confirmed for a while

Hahahahaha!!

 

[Vitacat]

Jacket pocket fit has been confirmed for a while

LOL. And some people complained that the 3DS XL was too big.

 

[The Elite]

Zelda and Horizon in the same week is cruel.

 

[Deleted member 752119]

Fuck me

I can't take it

I can take it as I still have my Wii U and will play Zelda their most likely (Horizon and ME: A first for me though). I need a lot more "my god!" games to buy into Switch at current prices as someone not interested in portables or the joycon waggle stuff. It's Nintendo, and they're unifying development, so it will almost definitely get there. I've just been burned too many times buying shit at launch and having it gather dust for long stretches when I could have waited and bought when there were more games and good sales/bundles/price drop etc.

 

[LotusHD]

Zelda and Horizon in the same week is cruel.

It's currently a Zelda and Nier issue for myself, RIP

 

[ReddishGUI]

It's currently a Zelda and Nier issue for myself, RIP

Horizon, Zelda AND Nier is completely ridiculous...

 

[CharminUltra]

Jacket pocket fit has been confirmed for a while

Looks plenty portable to me.

 

[Already Torn]

Anyone try logging into hotel wifi yet?

 

[The perfect Dark]

Zelda and Horizon in the same week is cruel.

What is horizon

 

[Pinky]

Zelda and Horizon in the same week is cruel.

Zelda is my top priority, but I plan on picking up Horizon as soon as I possibly can. Both games look incredible.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

What is horizon

A zero dawn.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Alright so Gamestop is running a +50% trade in bonus towards Nintendo Switch games and accessories, so does that mean I can talk about how effectively games are 30 dollars and the Pro Controller is 35 dollars?

I don't care, I just wanted to point it out and brag

 

[The Elite]

It's currently a Zelda and Nier issue for myself, RIP

Yeah, Nier is something I am looking forward to as well.

Hell, I am still playing Yakuza.

 

[Smellycat]

What is horizon

It is a typo

He can't believe Zelda is just on the horizon

 

[Plum]

Zelda and Horizon in the same week is cruel.

Not if one gets a higher Metacritic score than the other. Then you can just ignore the trash that scored less

 

[Okami Haundo]

Hey.... Not sure if this was brought up already but apparently the JoyCon charge when attached! Doesn't matter if the console is docked, undocked and charging, or just undocked without charging. They'll only stop charging if they're fully powered up or if the console's battery gets too low.

https://twitter.com/GoNintendoTweet/status/834852095115292674

 

[Frostburn]

I'm a bit surprised they aren't letting press update their Switch's software to the latest version for these previews of the UI. I feel like any little quirks or issues are most likely fixed and perhaps issues with the Joycon connectivity might even be resolved already unless it is a limited hardware issue. One week to go!

 

[Deleted member 10571]

It's currently a Zelda and Nier issue for myself, RIP

Both Horizon and Nier will probably go down in price way quicker than Zelda, so I'm good with waiting for those.

 

[Dr.Hadji]

I agree with this. I had zero issues whatsoever with the N64 launch. I'll take an all-time classic over 15 "decent" games any day.

This. 15 "decent" games at launch from various genres don't get me shelling out 300+ dollars for a system and games.

 

[Hero]

I don't care, I just wanted to point it out and brag

Haha, it's all good. Using GS credit is how I'm funding my Switch Pro Controller purchase.

 

[Hindl]

It's currently a Zelda and Nier issue for myself, RIP

Fuck I forgot about Nier. And Yakuza 0 and Nioh just came out along with Horizon, plus Persona 5 in a month

 

[Monumma]

Anyone try logging into hotel wifi yet?

It should prompt a webpage on day1, as of now it doesn't work (no update yet).

 

[TalentAlwaysWins]

Is voice chat confirmed outside the phone app?

 

[Already Torn]

It should prompt a webpage on day1, as of now it doesn't work (no update yet).

Thanks!

 

[Anth0ny]

Yep, previews tomorrow should be pretty telling on how outlets feel about the final product.



I agree with this. I had zero issues whatsoever with the N64 launch. I'll take an all-time classic over 15 "decent" games any day.

Correct. N64 is one of the greatest launches of all time.

 

[lenovox1]

Anyone try logging into hotel wifi yet?

MHWilliams has already said that it can't connect to those open Wi-Fi portal pages, but that the day one update will add a browser applet to address it.