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[Maiorum]

It looks like the two side controller bits can either be combined into a single controller, or can be used separately. Weird.

And there are the more traditional controllers of course, which I assume will be sold separately.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Nice press photos:

 

[Tubobutts]

They called it the what

Cause it can go between both roles you see.

 

[repeater]

I always knew Reggie was a switch.

 

[broncobuster]

Most exciting part of the NX is Mario has some Mario 64 moves in the new game.

 

[Maiorum]

"Joy Con"

Well okay then.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

I have never heard of it before tbh but interesting move by Nintendo to buy the (lucrative?) Witch license from Disney. Nice trailer for Nintendo's Witch too, though they didn't show much gameplay?

 

[Meneses]

Meh.

 

[def sim]

Some weird names for sure, but not out of the ordinary when considering the Wii. Anyway, I like what they've presented. Hopefully it's good.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

I'm glad it (by appearances) is actually the full games on the go, as opposed to some limited mobile functionality.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

How inconsiderate of Nintendo to release this now and kill GAF, right when I have an urging question about dying hard drives. Is that how you treat your loyal customers Nintendo?

 

[Spirited]

I like the name, it\s easy to say, distinguishable and pretty logical for the "gimmick".

I also like the concept so I'll probably end up as an early adopter.

 

[repeater]

I've already preordered three.

 

[kingocfs]

Switch is a good name, but I think the hardware is fugly.

 

[MassiveNights]

I'm all in on this. Full scale Nintendo games on the go? Unified platform? New Mario? Playing Basketball with my bros? Rooftop barbecues? Fuck yes!

 

[Strax]

Switch is a good name, but I think the hardware is fugly.

What makes it stand out to me are the two shades of black.

Should be one color.

 

[Twin Tails]

i like look of pro controller

 

[strafer]

Have they announced a Mario Party for it yet?

 

[Fantastapotamus]

Every Nintendo game on one platform? Sign me up! Can't wait to buy Super Metroid again!

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

They showed Splatoon and Mario Kart. I wonder if that means there will be select backward-compatible games or if those are new games?

 

[StoveOven]

https://twitter.com/austin_walker/status/789111427344633861

Switch is a cool idea. Looking forward to seeing the full reveal

 

[Zaph]

RIP Bernie Mac

 

[Fantastapotamus]

They showed Splatoon and Mario Kart. I wonder if that means there will be select backward-compatible games or if those are new games?

Why not both? And by that I mean: How about "Switched-Up!"(tm) versions of WiiU games you loved? Buy them again for the discount price of 50$ and relive the classics of the last generation!

 

[MG310]

Two thumbs up for the downright insidious use of the Mario Maker clapperboard sound..

 

[broncobuster]

They showed Splatoon and Mario Kart. I wonder if that means there will be select backward-compatible games or if those are new games?

Both have features not in the Wii U games. Either new games or enhanced ports.

 

[kingocfs]

What makes it stand out to me are the two shades of black.

Should be one color.

Exactly, it's just indistinct.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Why not both? And by that I mean: How about "Switched-Up!"(tm) versions of WiiU games you loved? Buy them again for the discount price of 50$ and relive the classics of the last generation!

There are definitely some Wii U games I missed that I would love to play. Nintendo really justifying my skipping the Wii U!

Both have features not in the Wii U games. Either new games or enhanced ports.

Yep you're right. Not really based on a lot, but I doubt it's Splatoon 2. Probably an enhanced port like you said. That seems like a good way to pad out your launch though, right? Put a bit of work into making the Wii U games nobody played better, put them out with the Switch.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

I know this was well covered yesterday but two things.

Jason constantly taunting Dan with the food was great, and the music was nightmarish.

 

[robotrock]

Most exciting part of the NX is Mario has some Mario 64 moves in the new game.

This is exactly what I am looking for.

 

[Chuck]

Come on, it's about a hundred trillion times better than the 'wii u'

 

[Meneses]

As with all Nintendo consoles, i'll buy it when they release the Fire Emblem Path of Radiance + Radiant Dawn double pack remaster.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I am not filled with a sense of looming dread mixed with disappointment and ennui like I was after the Wii U reveal in 2011, so that's probably a good sign.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Time for Mario Party Party 11

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Time for Mario Party Party 11

Carpal tunnel edition!

 

[LucidMomentum]

I know this was well covered yesterday but two things.

Jason constantly taunting Dan with the food was great, and the music was nightmarish.

The waluigi puppet was amazing too.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Me, when the Wii remote was revealed: Oh shit this is cool as hell, what

Me, when the Wii U controller was revealed: Uh, okay, what else. Hold on what

Me, when the Switch everything was revealed: Okay, this is pretty cool


This is my entirely scientific metric for how well the Switch will do

 

[Piston Hyundai]

but how does this help me make mario

 

[Maiorum]

but how does this help me make mario

Oh yeah. Mario Marker probably won't work as well without a touch screen, right?

 

[Chuck]

Me, when the Wii remote was revealed: Oh shit this is cool as hell, what

*clears throat*

Bullshit.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Oh yeah. Mario Marker probably won't work as well without a touch screen, right?

guess I can wait for the emulator this time around

 

[Tubobutts]

but how does this help me make mario

Nintendo has a product for you it's called the Wii U.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

*clears throat*

Bullshit.

Sorry that not everybody was wrong about the Wiimote when it was announced

 

[Strax]

I just assumed it had a touch screen.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

but how does this help me make mario

Oh yeah. Mario Marker probably won't work as well without a touch screen, right?

I'm pretty sure all of the rumors about this thing said touchscreen, even though it was never shown in the trailer.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

I think it has a touchscreen. What I don't know is if it's capacitive or resistive.

 

[Archaix]

I'm okay with the Switch just because it means no dedicated handheld and I can actually play some god damned video games on the TV and not staring and my hands.

On that subject though, since the touch screen isn't needed like with the Wii U, there's no reason to not sell a model that's just a console ass console without the extra dust collecting screen I'd never make use of, right?

 

[broncobuster]

Wii remote was exciting when revealed, at least among me and my friends. That first year or three were wonderful for local multiplayer.

Wii U reveal, I laughed at it. Putting the screen on the ground to simulate golfing. Why?

Switch is exactly what I thought it'd be. For my purposes, not having to play on an uncomfortable handheld with a small screen is a blessing. I want to play Nintendo games on my TV and I get that here. Not exciting or a paradigm shift how the Wii was, but that's fine. I'm happy if I get quality Nintendo games.

My hot take oddity about the Switch is an emphasis on young adults and friends rather than kids and family.

 

[Gozer the Gozerian]

That's it!?

 

[Maiorum]

I'm pretty sure all of the rumors about this thing said touchscreen, even though it was never shown in the trailer.

With the trailer being a relatively thorough look at the capabilities of this thing, you'd think they'd show off such a major feature; and with only 6 months till it launches, surely they can't still be vacillating on the inclusion of a touchscreen at this stage?

 

[Johndoey]

Alright Nintendo made a cool thing.