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Behold Nintendo Switch (March 2017, Hybrid w/ Dock, Detachable Controllers, Nvidia)
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WordsintheWater
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This looks pretty damn awesome to me, I don't think I will ever use it as a handheld, but it's nice to have the option.
MagicWithEarvin
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Monster Hunter 5 (if announced for Switch) would be the perfect game for this console.
Except we don't know if it will have a WiiU library only, or a 3ds library to.
Antiwhippy
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As someone on buses for around 3-4 hours a day I'm loving this.
It would probably get me to buy it. I haven't played proper monster Hunter in years.
See, this is what makes me excited. Nintendo is no longer developing for two different platforms. Now every piece of software will be on the Switch.
Because he can't play Zelda BotW on his smartphone/tablet. Not even Skyrim. Or a good version of NBA 2k. Because he can't continue the game that he's playing currently on his console on his smartphone. Because he doesn't have a decent controller with his smartphone. Because his battery will die and then his smartphone will explode if he plays more than 1 hour on his smartphone. Pretty smart this average Joe, don't you think, avoiding all these issues?
MagicWithEarvin
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Same.
They've got enough titles to support the 3DS through 2017, including some in-house exclusives. Not a ton, but enough to keep it alive should Switch completely bomb.
Mobius and pet octopus
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Have they announced that as true or is it speculation?
Fantastical
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I think the controller stuff seems really awesome... that was a great choice in my opinion.
yeah but this is actually a home console and not a suped up portable n64
Immaculate
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Sorry, I'm speculating. But it makes sense. Instead of having two platforms to support, its just one. I bet the Switch library will be much better than the Wii U's.
On your iPhone
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
The controller when fully assembled is the only weak link imo.
It looks goofy and a bit uncomfortable, almost as bad as the Dreamcast controller (that thing was trash). Thankfully there's the Pro option.
I really want this to be more of a portable successor rather than a console successor, I've been really disappointed with Nintendo's home consoles since the N64 but they have constantly delivered on the portable side, with one or two notable exceptions.
If the switch has the weird libraries of a Nintendo portable system on and I can play them on my TV it might just become my console of choice (I only use my PS4 for Japanese stuff and Xbox for shooters, everything else is PC at this point for me anyway).
Its going to be hard going into EB games today to pick up BF and not put a preorder down just on the promise of that.
If the switch has the weird libraries of a Nintendo portable system on and I can play them on my TV it might just become my console of choice (I only use my PS4 for Japanese stuff and Xbox for shooters, everything else is PC at this point for me anyway).
Its going to be hard going into EB games today to pick up BF and not put a preorder down just on the promise of that.
As some people have pointed out, market it as a home console in the western market where home consoles reign supreme, market it as a portable in Japan where handhelds are stronger.
casey_contra
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Discount Pratt?? Rude! This guy is so hot
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I'll admit I would rather have one or the other rather than a handheld/home console hybrid but the concept still seems cool. I'll no doubt buy one for the Nintendo exclusives but price, battery life etc. will decide when exactly I make that purchase. Deeply disappointed about lack of BC too but I guess that was unavoidable to keep this design.
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daTRUballin
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Nintendo Switch? Are you serious? :/
That's probably a better name than the Wii U though. The concept doesn't seem that bad either.
That's probably a better name than the Wii U though. The concept doesn't seem that bad either.
Are we certain there is no BC at this point? Not for physical media but digital purchases.
Huh...
I'm actually underwhelmed by this. It's more like WiiU than some might care to notice. Most people will not be carrying this outside the house. That makes the 3DS still relevant, which I appreciate as I love 3DS.
Anyway, it will come down to the games as always. I'm sure Nintendo will create some amazing games for Switch, so I'll probably buy one eventually. But I'm not excited by the system itself.
I'm actually underwhelmed by this. It's more like WiiU than some might care to notice. Most people will not be carrying this outside the house. That makes the 3DS still relevant, which I appreciate as I love 3DS.
Anyway, it will come down to the games as always. I'm sure Nintendo will create some amazing games for Switch, so I'll probably buy one eventually. But I'm not excited by the system itself.
That is not a handheld. It's best described as a portable, perhaps. You can easily carry it from room to room, but this is not a small device that you casually bring along. Heck, even the 3DS XL and Vita are pushing the size envelope for a handheld. Switch is beyond that envelope completely.
Scofield94941
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I have a feeling Nintendo was more concerned with Apple copying them then Sony/Microsoft. Apple could definitely poop out a new Ipad with controller add ons to the side of the device and even have you hook it up to the TV easily too
GodfatherX
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update on this, the tablet itself looks to be around the 72mm tall, and only 9mm thick/deep
NavyPharaoh
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I think I'm a buy my 1st Nintendo console since GameCube, granted the software is there on release day. The hardware looks very intriguing to me and I'm a sucker for Zelda. If they announce a Metroid I'm there day one
I like what I see so far. I just had a few things I really wanted to jot down.
1. The name is definitely a step up from Wii U. I feel it accurately describes the console's gimmick this time.
2. It seems like they're fully realizing the vision they started with the Wii U, where as now you're no longer tied down to the controller's wireless range from the console.
3. Being able to detach the controller from the screen sounds great since I hated how heavy the Wii U controller was to hold for long periods of time.
4. Being able to play with two different people using one controller sounds really interesting, but I'm a bit worried about developers even taking advantage of that fact.
5. I don't know how the launch line up will fair, but I'm already optimistic if Splatoon and Skyrim are going to be launch titles.
And that's all I got. Here is hoping we don't have to wait long to hear more information.
1. The name is definitely a step up from Wii U. I feel it accurately describes the console's gimmick this time.
2. It seems like they're fully realizing the vision they started with the Wii U, where as now you're no longer tied down to the controller's wireless range from the console.
3. Being able to detach the controller from the screen sounds great since I hated how heavy the Wii U controller was to hold for long periods of time.
4. Being able to play with two different people using one controller sounds really interesting, but I'm a bit worried about developers even taking advantage of that fact.
5. I don't know how the launch line up will fair, but I'm already optimistic if Splatoon and Skyrim are going to be launch titles.
And that's all I got. Here is hoping we don't have to wait long to hear more information.
lemmykoopa
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I'm not interested in the handheld but if I buy the console I'm paying for the handheld technology because it's all integrated. Don't like this.
Flying Toaster
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If it is priced decently what does it matter?
daTRUballin
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Did the trailer really show a new 3D Mario? I didn't notice.....
EatinOlives
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Wat. That's not how it works.
The 3DS will always be relevant in my heart. If you're talking about Nintendo still developing 3DS games a couple years from now, I can't see that happening.
Motion is on the thing, the Joy-Con can be used like a Wii Remote + Nunchuk afaik.
The two USB ports on the dock.
Is the 3.0 one confirmed? If that's so there's your storage sollution.
Shadowheart
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The same setbacks the two previous Ninty system had but even worse this time given the divide is bigger and there is a battery limitations when detached. You honestly think you are going to play AAA multiplat games on a handheld?
Nintendo console names at this point are almost irrelevant. When Nintendo announced "Wii" as the console name we couldn't believe it and made fun of it endlessly for weeks and weeks. But then eventually it just becomes one with the system and works, almost organically. The same will be for Switch.
Scofield94941
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Nintendo should def price it at $249, like the Wii. The Wii had the perfect price point. Could also have another sku at 300 or something like the WiiU
An extra battery and 720p screen would probably add $30 to the overall cost at most
I'm worried that if Switch really does replace ds line handheld tailored games with low budget will die
but you can play games while taking a dump
Flying Toaster
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This would be great but after the $250 3ds I can see $299.
Scofield94941
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Nintendo sWiitch woulda been better actually 
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
No this thing needs to be $199 max. Even if Nintendo takes a loss on their console for a while, at least it'll get their machine into people's homes again.
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