Kacho
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Yeah, he magnetic joycons are sick. Very satisfying.
How do you feel about the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch?
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Lokaum D+
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i think Nintendo can continue to make subpar hardware ( in comparison with Sony and Microsoft ) and get way with it forever, Nintendo fans literally buy into anything, at the end of the day it was a great success for Nintendo, they for sure are happy.
for me ? It ll change nothing, great release, fans are happy, ll probably get one down the road.
for me ? It ll change nothing, great release, fans are happy, ll probably get one down the road.
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Hyet
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Glad you are enjoying it this time.
Not only the + and - button positions are bad, the shapes are also shit. They should be proper round buttons imo.
Topher
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It is successful despite Nintendo not allowing the device to be reviewed which was really shitty. Post-launch reviews have been mostly positive from what I've seen so Nintendo's paranoia was unwarranted. I think I would be more willing to say it is "deserved" if Nintendo was more transparent.
Exactly how I am. Switch 1 wasn't a good experience for me. Swith 2 is night and day. A bit more clarity and 60fps makes a massive difference.
Exactly how I am. Switch 1 wasn't a good experience for me. Swith 2 is night and day. A bit more clarity and 60fps makes a massive difference.
EDMIX
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TAS
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NDS. Alas..there is no cure.
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
"I feel" confused why so many people think Mario Kart World for $80 is not a problem that can spread to other games.
PaintTinJr
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I'm not sure, the context of the question should be Miyamoto/Iwata banger trust vs New Nintendo banger trust.
Your question is more toss a coin with New Nintendo efforts IMO. Sure thing of banger city with the historical Miyamoto/Iwata efforts that Nintendo tower was built on.
Schmendrick
Banned
Since no one forces us to buy anything I don´t see that as an issue at all. They can demand 200$ for all I care, I`ll simply not buy it.
The market will adjust, as always.
SEGAvangelist
Member
The console rules. It gets rid of most of the friction that stopped me from playing the original Switch. I'm having a blast catching up on things I missed, and Mario Kart World is my favorite installment since the original.
CuteFaceJay
Member
Can't wait to see what's coming to the system and possible updates to older games say Doom 2016/Eternal.
ToadMan
Member
Well the Switch 2 hardwsre is an incremental improvement - I say that mostly on the basis of features rather than raw processing. Clearly it's a lot more powerful - but it doesn't add much in the way of headline features.
But couple that processing power bump with the Switch 1 back catalog which, as many pointed out struggled to run in latter half of S1's life, the S2 has breathed life into some great games. I mean really great games.
For the last few days it's been a joy to play some of those classics on an actual TV and not always feel like I was wasting my time and power up PS5 or PC. My switch 1 stayed in my bag mostly for use only while travelling because it felt like a waste of TV time.
Suddenly I'm happily playing some great Nintendo games at home on TV again.
And then there's MKW - it's one game, but it is an instant classic if only because they took MK8 and did just enough to make it great. It's easy to jump into, if you enjoyed MK8, then you'll enjoy this too. Given the massive sales of MK8 this should be an easy conversion for that audience.
And then there's the gamecube support now which runs really well, and of course that TOTK patched is and now a pleasure to play.
So yeah, it can be argued this is a switch pro machine right now, and I'd even accept that we are paying good money to Nintendo to fix the underpowered nature of S1. This console should have come out 2 years ago.
But in the end, all of that is blah blah. The smile on my face playing what is available today on the S2 is enough.
If you're not a fan of Nintendo games, this console won't change your mind at the moment. If you're not into the hybrid concept or needing the portability then sure, wait for some more games and patches to come out.
The battery life is poor and that is very annoying for those who want the portability. That's about the only specific negative I could point out.
But as things stand, there's no reason why the S2 shouldn't continue the success of S1. It's all on Nintendo to keep producing quality titles - that's not a open goal but their back catalog is already incredible, I just hope they don't hit a 1st party drought of the type Microsoft and Sony did / are having.
But couple that processing power bump with the Switch 1 back catalog which, as many pointed out struggled to run in latter half of S1's life, the S2 has breathed life into some great games. I mean really great games.
For the last few days it's been a joy to play some of those classics on an actual TV and not always feel like I was wasting my time and power up PS5 or PC. My switch 1 stayed in my bag mostly for use only while travelling because it felt like a waste of TV time.
Suddenly I'm happily playing some great Nintendo games at home on TV again.
And then there's MKW - it's one game, but it is an instant classic if only because they took MK8 and did just enough to make it great. It's easy to jump into, if you enjoyed MK8, then you'll enjoy this too. Given the massive sales of MK8 this should be an easy conversion for that audience.
And then there's the gamecube support now which runs really well, and of course that TOTK patched is and now a pleasure to play.
So yeah, it can be argued this is a switch pro machine right now, and I'd even accept that we are paying good money to Nintendo to fix the underpowered nature of S1. This console should have come out 2 years ago.
But in the end, all of that is blah blah. The smile on my face playing what is available today on the S2 is enough.
If you're not a fan of Nintendo games, this console won't change your mind at the moment. If you're not into the hybrid concept or needing the portability then sure, wait for some more games and patches to come out.
The battery life is poor and that is very annoying for those who want the portability. That's about the only specific negative I could point out.
But as things stand, there's no reason why the S2 shouldn't continue the success of S1. It's all on Nintendo to keep producing quality titles - that's not a open goal but their back catalog is already incredible, I just hope they don't hit a 1st party drought of the type Microsoft and Sony did / are having.
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Tiago Rodrigues
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A good console launch is a good day for me. How long has it been since consoles are supposedly about to be gone, a narrative painted specially by north american media after Xbox started to flop years ago?
Switch 2 being one of the best console launches ever and succeeding Switch 1 that sold over 140M so far...meanwhile PS5 is on its way to surpass 100M consoles sold, after its predecessor sold 117M.
Overall a great week for the console industry.
Switch 2 being one of the best console launches ever and succeeding Switch 1 that sold over 140M so far...meanwhile PS5 is on its way to surpass 100M consoles sold, after its predecessor sold 117M.
Overall a great week for the console industry.
PlayStaytion
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I have a Wii U and it's great.
Second option for me.
It's a no brainer if you enjoyed the Switch, imo. You could argue that maybe you can wait until the Switch 2 lineup is more complete, and I would understand that. For me, it'll still cost the same money at that time so I might as well have it now and enjoy MKW/Switch 1 upgrades/having a better platform for my Switch backlog.
It's a no brainer if you enjoyed the Switch, imo. You could argue that maybe you can wait until the Switch 2 lineup is more complete, and I would understand that. For me, it'll still cost the same money at that time so I might as well have it now and enjoy MKW/Switch 1 upgrades/having a better platform for my Switch backlog.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
How is it subpar? It's a capable handheld.
6502
Member
Console is good value (though I am in the minority that would prefer the choice of a screen free console version at lower cost). MKW price is less of an issue with the introductory digital cost.
I am holding out for a few more games, feedback on drift and 3rd party pads. But I will get one around Xmas.
I am holding out for a few more games, feedback on drift and 3rd party pads. But I will get one around Xmas.
Lokaum D+
Member
do you even read before replying ?
SegaSnatcher
Member
I'm not surprised it did well, but surprised it did as well as it did at its current price for the console/games/accessories.
As a single guy without any debt or kids I still kinda cringe at the prices even though I can afford it.
As a single guy without any debt or kids I still kinda cringe at the prices even though I can afford it.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Why would you feel anything other than positive about a successful new console launch?
Man gamers are weird.
Man gamers are weird.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Yes? You said it's subpar compared to Sony and Microsoft hardware. It's not. Sony and MS do not have handhelds. It's not directly comparable. It's comparable to other pc handhelds/handhelds, and it holds up very well for the price. It's going to be much cheaper than the MS Xbox handheld, for example.
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LordOcidax
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Where are the Sony and Microsoft handhelds for a fair comparison?
SomeNorseGuy
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It's nothing wrong with the system itself, as a follow up to Switch 1. A bit let down by the sticks, battery life and ergonomics. But nothing that will keep me from getting one down the line.
But ninty 1st party games going for $80 a pop (which is closer to $90 here), will gurantee that I'll only get the few titles that I know 100% are going to be personal bangers.
But ninty 1st party games going for $80 a pop (which is closer to $90 here), will gurantee that I'll only get the few titles that I know 100% are going to be personal bangers.
He lives under a big bridge. Might take awhile to find them.
Lokaum D+
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u guys have to decide, its a hybrid, its a handheld, what is this shit ? you can compare games running on home consoles, but you can compare hardware ???? "Lest compare X game againt the PS4/5/Series S/X but wait, you cant compare the hardware,this is a handheld its not fair" make up your mind ffs.
and Yes, compared to PS5(U$ 400) and XboxSX ( U$600 ) it has a subpar hardware, i said nothing wrong.
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NeoIkaruGAF
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It probably doesn't mean what some people (not necessarily in a serious way) say it means.
It made a good start, but the system is a bit more expensive than the general public is usually accepting to spend for such a product. It's probably true that most of the launch stock was sold to dedicated gamers wanting a new system after all this time.
I hope it does well, because I got one and I like the console and Mario Kart and the improvements in general performance over Switch 1. I would like for it to get many good games.
I'm also quite sure it won't do the numbers of Switch 1 unless Nintendo actually cuts the price of the system this time, but seeing that console prices now tend to increase over time instead, I don't believe they will.
So yeah, a promising start, but it's been literally 6 days. This is a marathon, not a Sprint.
It made a good start, but the system is a bit more expensive than the general public is usually accepting to spend for such a product. It's probably true that most of the launch stock was sold to dedicated gamers wanting a new system after all this time.
I hope it does well, because I got one and I like the console and Mario Kart and the improvements in general performance over Switch 1. I would like for it to get many good games.
I'm also quite sure it won't do the numbers of Switch 1 unless Nintendo actually cuts the price of the system this time, but seeing that console prices now tend to increase over time instead, I don't believe they will.
So yeah, a promising start, but it's been literally 6 days. This is a marathon, not a Sprint.
Bro what were your friends doing that they all died before they hit 50 years old
Lokaum D+
Member
wasn't you saying the other day that this is a hybrid ? now is a handheld ? inst you Nintendo fans creating thread about how powerful SW2 is compared to home consoles ?? but when we compare hardware isnt fair ???
you guys need to stop with this hypocrisy, SW is a hybrid when servers to your narrative and is a handheld when dont ???
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Mister Wolf
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I'm loving it. Waited to play TOTK. Now I get to play it at 60fps, 1440p, and HDR, while using the Zelda Notes' GPS to track down all of the shrines, side quests and side adventures throughout the 3 maps.
LordOcidax
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IlGialloMondadori
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Lokaum D+
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Ok dude…
go play mario kart or cybepunk on your high end hybrid/handheld and leave me alone XD
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reinking
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The poll questions did not match what I expected. I will just say that I am glad Nintendo had a great launch and I hope it is a lesson for others to launch with inventory. As for the system itself? I think it is great for those that want it but I am holding off for now. I think it stacks up well against the Switch, and I still do not understand why it has to be compared to older consoles, but that is what we do around here.
LordOcidax
Member
Ok dude..
go play mario kart or cybepunk on your high end hybrid/handheld and leave me alone XD
IlGialloMondadori
Member
go play mario kart or cybepunk on your high end hybrid/handheld and leave me alone XD
Lokaum D+
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Danjin44
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Represent.
I dont get what "funny" about my post.
If you dont like Switch 2 thats your taste, what wrong for other people liking Switch 2?
I dont get what "funny" about my post.
If you dont like Switch 2 thats your taste, what wrong for other people liking Switch 2?
bender
What time is it?
Gambit2483
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This poll should be renamed to "How much do you hate and/or feel threatened by Nintendo's continued success"?
Lokaum D+
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