Even though those two leakers have proved their credibility, I just don't think they're right on this one. Last year, Miyamoto said the next Mario game was far off from release, and they've been pushing Zelda ever since e3. It's also been in development longer and clearly had a great showing. It seems like a perfect launch game for core gamers.
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Nintendo Switch Discussion Thread (Question of the Day, Countdown, etc)
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Even though those two leakers have proved their credibility, I just don't think they're right on this one. Last year, Miyamoto said the next Mario game was far off from release, and they've been pushing Zelda ever since e3. It's also been in development longer and clearly had a great showing. It seems like a perfect launch game for core gamers.
You realize selling 60 million switch would make it the biggest selling console on top of PS4 and XBO right ? Of course that's their target. They'll be fucking happy if they can reach it.
I don't get yuor secondary device comment at all.. What's the problem here ? If people bought a 3ds while having already an other console, why wouldn't they do it with the Switch ?
Problem being, they didn't use it first... Even if they have one. It's like if the first Wii big mainstream marketing push was about Twilight Princess.. How well do you think it would have worked..
Purpose of pre-orders is to make you feel good about buying (but not actually) something that won't be in your hands for a good while. Nintendo probably wants us thinking they have the entire year mapped out and ready. So I'm still not convinced BOTW will come out Day 1. And honestly, right now I'd be more than satisfied with Mario Kart 8, Splatoon and new Mario for starters.
Chances Miku hits Switch?
LegendofLex
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Technically, Miyamoto's comments were about "a new kind of Mario" game.
We don't know if the one we've seen for Switch is that game.
I think there are two or three Hatsune Miku games on 3DS, so there could be more on Switch yeah.
Skittzo0413
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Everything official sure is pointing that way, beyond the generic "2017" release date. It's very strange.
According to the UE4 settings found:
Switch docked = 2 = "high"
Switch undocked = 1 = "medium" but with 0.66x the resolution, so presumably 720p (UE4 does resolution scaling in both length and width)
UE4 general presets are- 3 = Epic, 2 = High, 1 = Medium and 0 = Low if I'm not mistaken.
So that low 720p image would be below Switch undocked.
The 3D Mario team has not released a new game for a long time. It's not surprising for them to have finished it by now, especially if it also started development on the Wii U. That team is very capable of making new 3D platformers, the new Zelda on the other hand is unlike anything the Zelda team ever did.
Besides, if localization is the issue, Europe has a lot more languages to finish translating, so it may come out in time for NA. This is not what I want obviously as I am European myself.
PadWarrior
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You think the new pro controller will have motion and if so how much would it be?
It will likely have motion, and costs as much as any controller : 50-60$/.
casey_contra
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Rumors from Laura Kate Dale say yes to motion controls. Not sure on price, my guess is $60
TheGreatMightyPoo
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It's been said to have it.
I wanna get this all over with so we can be excited about Nintendo games again.
PadWarrior
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Okami Haundo
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You're all over the place here... On one post, you say that Nintendo wouldn't look for the 3DS to be a secondary console, now you say that they should? I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here and assume that you just don't understand my point, so here goes:
Of course Nintendo would be happy to sell 60 million units of the Switch, but their approach to reach a figure like that isn't just "we sold that many 3DS units".
Nintendo's approach with the Switch is to make gaming accessible and appealing to people with mobile lifestyles. That's their primary market, plain and simple. That... is a gigantic market that expands far beyond what the PS4 and Xbox One currently reach. There is most certainly overlap in that market with people who already own a 3DS and/or consoles, but their approach is much broader. Plain and simple.
UnemployedVillain
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$50-$60? Geez. I think people are overestimating. Motion controls have become FAR more ubiquitous and continue to be used in more and more devices. I doubt controller prices will remain that expensive. I'm estimating $30-$40 max
Okami Haundo
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It's not about the price of the technology but rather the state of the market. Both Xbox One and PS4 controllers sell with an MSRP of $59.99. The Wii-U Pro controller has an MSRP of $49.99. People are willing to pay these prices so there really isn't much reason for Nintendo to go lower.
Two weeks, guize... It could be the greatest day on Nintendo's history. Go big or go home, Nintendo. Time to stop fooling around! Announce everything, tease everything, let your audience know you screwed big time with Wii U and you're not going to commit the same mistake with NS. Oh and please for the love of Yamauchi, no fireworks at the end of the presentation.
Controllers are high margin items, it's one of the ways console markers can really recoup hardware investment. I'd put money on $59.99. I'm also expecting individual Joy-cons to go for $39.99.
purseowner
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I know optimism is not always a popular angle on this site, but I'm just so damn excited for the 12th.
From a GAF perspective, I remain interested as to how much they'll deliver or not third-party and industry-wise, but above all we get new first-party Nintendo games and I couldn't be more hyped for that.
I loved the Wii U's output, but new big Ninty titles were few and far between compared to past generations. All I want is Gamecube 2.
From a GAF perspective, I remain interested as to how much they'll deliver or not third-party and industry-wise, but above all we get new first-party Nintendo games and I couldn't be more hyped for that.
I loved the Wii U's output, but new big Ninty titles were few and far between compared to past generations. All I want is Gamecube 2.
lwilliams3
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GhostTrick already commented on your post, but I want to make a comment on the first three pics. The Switch's GPU has DX12-level features, so I don't believe the system would have trouble with doing a limited scene such as those on a high setting. As a game scene gets more complex, though, the S-GPU will not be able to keep up with the other GPUs, and compromises will then have to be made. The images that you are showing are not representing what compromises we will likely see.
It's officially 30th of December here right now, so yeah exactly 2 weeks hype!
Skittzo0413
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Like I said they primarily illustrate the types of specific downgrades we should expect, rather than what the Switch is specifically capable of. Obviously a very simple scene like that isn't a good way to show off what you may wind up seeing as a final product, but it shows the various areas where a PS4 game will be downgraded such as in lighting and AA.
Although I know it won't happen, I would absolutely love a proper NintendoLand 2. The first game was, and is still is, such a great joy to play, and my wife and brother-in-law still get together once a month to play it for a few hours.
That said, I really don't know, but I wouldn't mind another quirky IP like Splatoon to help launch the system. Something that is easy to get into, but also holds a considerable amount of depth(though you can say that about any Nintendo game, really).
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
This thread getting a resurgence in popularity huh? Neat. The hype is growing.
I think a large number of posts recently have been attempting to counter-hype.
Father_Brain
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I would say that there probably won't be one, as it's easily the most conservative, red-ocean platform Nintendo has launched in 15 years. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel in terms of how games are played, just to make it more convenient to play the same sorts of games that are already on existing dedicated platforms.
JB2448
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Too bad there's no hype countdown gifs from IntelliHeath
?Countdown to Switch GIF have begun!
I think people are going to figure out what kind of theme I'm going for countdown. I hope that y'all would enjoy it
Probably no that type of game this time. They will going all with the new 3D Mario or a Wii U port. Or both. Wich would be great. Launching your shiny new console with a brand new 3D Mario and not more monotone NSMB games #Blessed.
My bad. Damn I should check previous pages before posting :'(
YAS HYPE GIF!!
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Hmm I dont see anything like that.. a LARGE number?
Yes. The closest we get is probably Splatoon DX depending on how hard it's pushed.
Skittzo0413
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The gimmick of this system seems to be the ability to take full featured console games on the go, so I'm not sure if we will see a similar game dedicated to showing off the gimmick. I guess maybe something for local multiplayer?
I am totally expecting a Nintendoland Switch or some kind of Switch Sports / Party.
If there's one thing that the NS does, is making very easy to play with your friends anywhere, anytime, in the easiest way possible. I'm sure that other than games like MK/Smash/Platoon they'll have a simplier, more casual local multiplayer game.
If there's one thing that the NS does, is making very easy to play with your friends anywhere, anytime, in the easiest way possible. I'm sure that other than games like MK/Smash/Platoon they'll have a simplier, more casual local multiplayer game.
Justice_Bolt
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2 fucking weeks guys! I hope we can preorder the console after the reveal of January 12th. ( i mean right after that conference)
Skittzo0413
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I'm more wondering if we'll get to see any tech demos. Those usually happen 1+ years out from launch, so I doubt we'll see any.
But I want to see that demo that Todd Howard called the best he's ever seen...
But I want to see that demo that Todd Howard called the best he's ever seen...
SolidSnakex
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He said that he was just referring to the device itself rather than any specific game.
Countdown to Switch GIF have begun!
I think people are going to figure out what kind of theme I'm going for countdown. I hope that y'all would enjoy it
Easy theme =P
...does nintendo even have 15 consoles ?
Do you have a youtube link for this video ?
Skittzo0413
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Uh, where is this? Not that I doubt any of it.
He said it was probably an NDA thing and then walked back the specific mention of a demo to say he meant the entire device itself. I'm pretty sure he meant there was an actual software demo but realized it was probably not a good idea to talk about it.
Countdown to Switch GIF have begun!
That gif made me look for that video...and, well, it wasn't that hard to find
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss3gZ6yV79c
Watch out: the theme is quite catchy
Meesh
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It's not a count down unless it's an Intelliheath count down!!! Keep them coming! 😊Countdown to Switch GIF have begun!
I think people are going to figure out what kind of theme I'm going for countdown. I hope that y'all would enjoy it
I'm not throwing shit at the wall at all. I've been pretty straightforward the whole time about what I know and what I don't. I said from the start I know third party games. I obviously can't say the title of the R* game. I'm not looking for internet fame, I don't have a YouTube or a twitter, the only reason I mentioned this game is because of the Rockstar mention by LkD. I said like a month or two ago the main thing I would do here is confirm or deny rumors or leaks based on what I know.
Not sure how you would expect me to know what Nintendo will show at their reveal event.
And what responsibility would you like me to take? We can't know if I'm right or wrong until later. At that time if my info is wrong then sure, ban me or shame me or whatever. Until then we are all just sitting around waiting, would you prefer baseless speculation or actual info? I understand the frustration that I can't specifically say the title so it seems kind of like just throwing shit out there, but I think you understand why I can't say the title right? You aren't dumb.
I don't know anything about their relationship.
I guess I don't understand the distinction, it has some new content. Enhanced port?
It's ok I always tell everyone here trust me or not it's fine either way. Lots of people looking for attention.
I was first with the RAM numbers split that maybe only NateD has backed so far so take with a grain of salt. I've posted other stuff as well that I guess hasn't been confirmed, including some 3rd party games. Hard to say things were got right when they haven't been announced yet. I gave an obvious hint at an indie game that some people guessed correctly.
You're the one getting confused or me not being clear lol.
What i'm saying is that's their target. That 3ds owners have an other console is not relevant.
And i'll say it again you're wrong. The switch is not meant to appeal to people who don't have a console already. cause i don't see how it would replace their phone to play if it's enough for them. This is freakin' huge.
IntelliHeath
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Nope but I'm going try to make something special on last day. I think there are 14 hardware but not sure tho.
Here is the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss3gZ6yV79c
14 days GIF is coming in few hours or so.
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