You can play Zelda on a Wii U though.
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You can play Zelda on a Wii U though.
But if you don't have a Wii U, why would you buy one now?
Basileus777
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If you have a WiiU, why would you buy a Switch now? It's a question I'm asking myself. I can play Zelda on a console I already own and it's not like the Switch has much else of interest until Mario comes out.
If I had a Wii U I would 100% not get a switch
A Wii U to buy new is $300 still? Yikes
I legit think that in their mind you are getting two systems. Portable and a home console so they might look at this like it's super cheap.
That really sunk in when the Street Fighter thing was shown. Who wants to play a fighting game with an analog stick?
Basileus777
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You need to spend an extra $70 for that dpad.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Fuckin A man.
God damnit.
but I want to play snes games on this thing.
Then you better pay another 70 for that dpad.
Basileus777
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No, cus I'm not playing it on my tv 90% of the time.
My use case is as a replacement for gaming on iPad.
But they gotta make sure the totally fucking stupid local multiplayer tablet kickstand tiny ass controller bullshit has matching "joy cons" so that's understandable.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Man, looking at the response a lot of Nintendo fans worked themselves into a shoot.
broncobuster
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Mario Party Switch is going to be brilliant
nckillthegrimace
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Well, that was a terrible presentation. And huh, Street Fighter 2 was real.
Starting with the price and paid online was a good idea, but going right to 1 2 Switch as their first game was crazy because they know who's watching this. Arms is probably fine, but it showed really poorly and, again, they know who's watching this.
Splatoon 2 looked awesome, but the translator really sucked the energy out of that one. The same thing happened with Suda. Was it the same guy?
Mario looks awesome, too. I have no idea what the fuck people are complaining about with that. I'm shocked in a good way at Xenoblade 2.
The Japanese stuff looked fine. I completely marked out like an especially pliable wrestling fan when Travis Touchdown revealed himself.
The AAA Western publisher section was fucking pathetic. Skyrim isn't ready until fall? I'm not a fan, but the fuck? And sportsman is the most contractually obligated thing I've ever seen.
It's insane that they didn't talk about any of the launch details. It's also insane that Mario Kart isn't at launch. It's clearly done.
I probably sound more positive than intended. I liked some of the stuff they showed, but overall, it was just a terrible time. Basically, you fucks asked for a press conference instead of a Nintendo Direct, and you certainly got one!
Apparently there's some Vive-esque tech in the joycons, so that's why they're so expensive. But the dock being $90 is obscene. Also, maybe they shouldn't have put super high-tech motion stuff into their system?
I've preordered one just in case, but I'll probably drop it until Splatoon 2 or Mario or Xenoblade 2 comes out unless I hear a bunch of glowing impressions tomorrow (I guess it's today, now).
Starting with the price and paid online was a good idea, but going right to 1 2 Switch as their first game was crazy because they know who's watching this. Arms is probably fine, but it showed really poorly and, again, they know who's watching this.
Splatoon 2 looked awesome, but the translator really sucked the energy out of that one. The same thing happened with Suda. Was it the same guy?
Mario looks awesome, too. I have no idea what the fuck people are complaining about with that. I'm shocked in a good way at Xenoblade 2.
The Japanese stuff looked fine. I completely marked out like an especially pliable wrestling fan when Travis Touchdown revealed himself.
The AAA Western publisher section was fucking pathetic. Skyrim isn't ready until fall? I'm not a fan, but the fuck? And sportsman is the most contractually obligated thing I've ever seen.
It's insane that they didn't talk about any of the launch details. It's also insane that Mario Kart isn't at launch. It's clearly done.
I probably sound more positive than intended. I liked some of the stuff they showed, but overall, it was just a terrible time. Basically, you fucks asked for a press conference instead of a Nintendo Direct, and you certainly got one!
Apparently there's some Vive-esque tech in the joycons, so that's why they're so expensive. But the dock being $90 is obscene. Also, maybe they shouldn't have put super high-tech motion stuff into their system?
I've preordered one just in case, but I'll probably drop it until Splatoon 2 or Mario or Xenoblade 2 comes out unless I hear a bunch of glowing impressions tomorrow (I guess it's today, now).
OdysseusVA
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This is embarrassing. These gifs look to have been made from SNL skits
nckillthegrimace
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Hey, the Wii launch was great! Zelda, Trauma Center, Wii Bowling, fucking EXCITE TRUCK.
Because it's $100 cheaper factory refurbished, more if you go to eBay, and has a long list of great games already available + Zelda BotW.
Oh, and the pro controller on Wii U is $20 as opposed to $70 on the Switch.
Superchair14
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Haha, the Switch MSRP in Aus is $469
Only $20 less than the revised not-Pro 1TB PS4
This is the worst
Only $20 less than the revised not-Pro 1TB PS4
This is the worst
but does he listen to cum town
Intheflorsh
Banned
Mario Party Switch is going to be brilliant
Say what you will about the conference, but this man acted the shit out of his role.
Ninja Scooter
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if Jeff going to be on the Beastcast?
Don't think so. He got in pretty late.
Are they out if their minds? It's a slightly enhanced port of Ultra Street Fighter 2.
I read the tweet below reminding me that there is an online paywall to play online. Crazy.
sammyCYBORG
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+ Zelda and Mario
+ Price is okay if a little more than expected
- Not enough new games
- Too many re-releases
- Underpowered
- Paying for online (and sub-par online features I'm sure)
- Peripherals seem to be too expensive
At this point I'm looking to pay £279 to play TWO games in 2017.
Nintendo have really fucking lost it lately and I hate it. The Wii U has been barren for ages now - why the hell aren't there 6-8 amazing games launching within the first few months of the system?
Just go third party Nintendo. And I hate to say that. :'(
+ Price is okay if a little more than expected
- Not enough new games
- Too many re-releases
- Underpowered
- Paying for online (and sub-par online features I'm sure)
- Peripherals seem to be too expensive
At this point I'm looking to pay £279 to play TWO games in 2017.
Nintendo have really fucking lost it lately and I hate it. The Wii U has been barren for ages now - why the hell aren't there 6-8 amazing games launching within the first few months of the system?
Just go third party Nintendo. And I hate to say that. :'(
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
You know, YouTube red is pretty fucking great.
Great in a way that it's really shitty that they put these features begins a paywall.
Great in a way that it's really shitty that they put these features begins a paywall.
The hardware and the concepts are really appealing to me, but it felt surprisingly thin on games around launch considering it seems like they basically killed the Wii U a long time ago to stuff this thing with software. Maybe they're just expecting Zelda to carry the launch on its own and are spreading stuff out?
Also, come on guys and vote for Dan as Supreme Toys-to-Life Influencer. He only needs 85 votes to pull ahead! I for one would think it would be hilarious to see him walk the red carpet in a Tux to accept this award, possibly even giving a heartfelt speech on how he made his dream of a Waluigi Amiibo come true.
"Street Fighter II: THE FINAL CHALLENGERS". Read my lips: it's not the same game, it's not the same content.
Also, come on guys and vote for Dan as Supreme Toys-to-Life Influencer. He only needs 85 votes to pull ahead! I for one would think it would be hilarious to see him walk the red carpet in a Tux to accept this award, possibly even giving a heartfelt speech on how he made his dream of a Waluigi Amiibo come true.
What features besides no-ads is exciting? I have not read too much into it.
offline videos and Google Play music subscription service, AFAIK
edit: after voting for ambassador Dan Ryckert, you can also vote for @funkopops as Social Media Account of 2016
Yeah it's brilliant. Got a three month trial for it and I think once it ends I'll probably subscribe. No ads is incredible
Yeah, Im not seeing it as some amazing must have.
Would rather pay the $10 than resort to that
The google play stuff is solid too. Compared to Spotify and Apple Music, this one rules
Master_Funk
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I pre-ordered just for a shiny new thing tbh. I don't really wanna play games on the wiiu anymore.
This is fucking ludicrous.
Everything about the pricing structure for everything on the Switch is fucking ludicrous.
Bruh, I dont think Microsoft or Sony have a comnined 6-8 amazing first party games this gen so far. You dont just shit those out.
Yeaaaah but if you look at nintendos output on Wii U and 3DS in 2016...guess I expected they were holding out some more stuff
YouTube Red by itself is not worth it but since it comes free with a Google Play Music sub I think it's pretty brilliant. Also started to watch YouTube way more on my phones and TV apps that I haven't set Adblock up on yet.
Also $40 SF2 is ludicrous and an extra kick in the nuts to this kinda downer day for the Switch.
Also $40 SF2 is ludicrous and an extra kick in the nuts to this kinda downer day for the Switch.
Hahahaha lol they lost me.
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