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Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)
- Thread starter DKHF
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Looks pretty real to me and the game is likely physical. The Google translated description at Nintendo's Russia website states that the game comes on "game card".
I would assume that is just a render showing the game's case. It protrudes from the box because it's not actually part of the box. Or it's fake, idk. I already have a Switch and I'm in day 1 for MK8D so whatevs.
I'm just super geeked that I might see new Arms characters today.
Yeah, if this is true, I will buy the Switch early just because of that bundle.
The MK Wii U pack was what made me get the Wii U. I'm a sucker for Mario Kart.
Luigi's Mansion 3...in first person
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Only if there's a Doom guy face of Luigi on the lower UI. Gotta see how scared Luigi is!
Joelstinton14
Member
Box art looks odd - Might be my eyes but the joy con grip image looks slightly squashed. and seems to be a pretty good cut and drop job.
Also Mario and the rest of the carts would be on the box it self too. Underneath the game cart would be just further rainbow road track.
Also Mario and the rest of the carts would be on the box it self too. Underneath the game cart would be just further rainbow road track.
What if it's $350? Will you riot?
It's really improbable it'll be $300, and if so, it would be a giant slap in the face to early adopters at this stage. I fully believe it'll be $350.
Okay, you do you, but I can't be bothered by $10. If it were a larger cut, I would be a bit annoyed, but not for an effective $10.
Then still wtf i bought it at full price and thats an effective price cut a month later
sixteen-bit
Member
under the tablet IIRC
It will most likely cost just about the same as the system + separate game, assuming this is real. I don't see them giving big discounts this early for a bundle. This just pretty much guarantees a MK8D sale for every Switch purchase.
themagicalkitsune
Member
The bundle is probably real, it's plausible at the very least.
If its not 350, as someone who stood in line for one on launch day, im gonna be pissed. Thats bullshit if they just waited a few months to do a pack in.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Theres not, I tested it.
Okami Haundo
Member
Just use Amazon Prime or Best Buy GCU. Then you're on the exact same level as someone buying that bundle.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Here's an example of another 35 minute Direct:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MzG6lDA1A0
Get hyped! (RIP Iwata :c)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MzG6lDA1A0
Get hyped! (RIP Iwata :c)
themagicalkitsune
Member
Saw Iwata and got sad. But yeah that direct was really good, among the best ones even.
Okami Haundo
Member
I didn't even think about them giving us an ETA for the next big OS update! That would be quite nice!
Jonneh3003
Banned
Nintendo Directs just aren't the same without him.
Most Directs are around 35-40 minutes
People underestimate the amount of content that can be wedged in. Granted, we'll be losing like 20 minutes exclusively to Splatoon/ARMS, but we often had 7+ minute segments on some games.I'm expecting this Direct to be pushing 50 minutes
That bundle looks bad (design wise), but I'll laugh my ass off if true. That's the risk you take for being an early adopter I guess.
At least you guys weren't forced to buy 1-2 Switch at launch. That's the only bundle available for us SEA bros. I have two copies of that game (fully sealed) and no idea what to do with them. No one wants that game, especially at full price.
At least you guys weren't forced to buy 1-2 Switch at launch. That's the only bundle available for us SEA bros. I have two copies of that game (fully sealed) and no idea what to do with them. No one wants that game, especially at full price.
Its the principle of the $10. I supported Nintendo day 1 and would be losing out for it. Its not that huge of a deal that ill be "rioting" but id certainly feel duped. A month in is way too soon
Yeah its gotta be higher price...
Not the same.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Most Directs are around 35-40 minutes
I'm expecting this Direct to be pushing 50 minutes
That is true actually, it's mostly just the E3 streams that stretch above 40 minutes.
Jonneh3003
Banned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH597UtHAwI
I really like their E3 2014 intro, E3 2015 also had an amazing Star Fox segment.
I really like their E3 2014 intro, E3 2015 also had an amazing Star Fox segment.
Okami Haundo
Member
I don't really see this being $299... That's honestly the only scenario in which I think day one buyers would be annoyed.
Okay, it's a fair stance to have. My personal stance is that the $10 difference is due to the rounding to make the price an attractive round multiple of $50, as most gaming console hardware adheres to, and as such I don't care too much about it.
6 hours and 23 minutes.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
6 hours 20 minutes
Lately Directs have been longer IIRC
6.5 hours, a little less.
Jonneh3003
Banned
When was the last one? It wasn't this one from September was it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpXQtFbRChg
I know we had Fire Emblem only 2 months ago, but the last proper one.
Ah. I was thinking of the Japanese one of that. It was 41 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHG8fWiWJaw
I have to watch all three simultaneously so my mind always goes to the longest one
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
CharminUltra
Member
Oh bother, I thought this was toDAY
Now featuring fan favorite characters like Metal Mario, Pink Gold Peach and Baby Rosalina!!!!!!!
schaft0620
Member
Lovely Salsa
Banned
In how many hours will it begin?
Got the answer, thanks
Got the answer, thanks
personally, I've always been entitled. I want cheap VC games and Mother 3
This is a free market, every consumer is entitled. Even stores have price reduction guarantees, thats how ridiculous it is to drop the price after only a month. Its basically an admission that they could have launched cheaper, and that the launch price was improperly calculated. On the 3ds they were actually forced to cut the price to sell more and they still apologized and created the ambassador program because they wanted to reinforce that it was worth buying at its initial price. I can cope with $10 because of GCU/Prime but if you dont get the problem with this then its not so much that we are entitled as much as you are willing to be price gouged in the name of not being entitled.
BRocknRolla
Member
Pay an extra $10, get the system a couple months early... Yeah, this is a MASSIVE screw job...
Okami Haundo
Member
Assuming its $350 and not $299
And the system came out 1 month ago but ok
I guess you guys would be ok with a launch in march and price cut in april not me
Im saying its not a big deal because its only $10. But even then you dont care about $10? Just cuz you consider it small change doesnt make it not price gouging
A $10 discount on a bundle is not a price cut.