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Nintendo Switch Discussion Thread (Question of the Day, Countdown, etc)
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Dark Cloud
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It will be in English. Not sure how it will be done exactly. Japanese with English translators or Japanese then some English hype videos or Treehouse cutting into the presentation.
Rösti;226409550 said:Source: http://www.bigsight.jp/english/organizer/facilities/conference/
We still don't know the venue of the presentation but if they use the International Conference Room I would assume they will utilize the full scope of the simultaneous interpretation equipment.
Also, here's some info on screen sizes available:
Source: http://www.bigsight.jp/organizer/facilities/conference/intl/index.html
Custom solutions for screens are likely available also.
Less than two weeks until Christmas now, hopefully they announce details on the event soon.
That didn't work so great at TGS...
Or was it not the same tech?
th3sicknness
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Not sure it will be able to lay down. Just doesn't make sense to since the marketing seems very targeted behind joycons sliding on and off while docked.
There is no Ethernet port. It's been mentioned before I'm pretty sure, but yea it is not there. Not sure why anyone would expect one.
Dark Cloud
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People are going to be mad and make a big deal out of it because they want their wired connection. I know for the Wii U I bought the adapter and I'm fine.
This is all kinds of duct-tape-y, but to me the main functionality threatened if laid on its side would be the rumored infrared (for the IR) at the top of the uncovered screen.
If you set up a spare wii/wii U sensor bar (or candles) I don't think the IR in the controller would care.
That doesn't speak to the issues that may or not be caused by it laying on its side relative to cooling or how it slides in or out of the dock.
I expect it to be in English first and firemost.
Jon Carter
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Need more leaks
I hope not. It's in just one month. Leaking stuff now would be pretty douchey. If people know something, they should just sit on it and let Nintendo control their message.
Zeyphersan
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Should I take the 12th off work? I feel like I should
I was asking that too this morning but the presentation is in japan and it is on the 13th in Japan which means it'll be the evening of the 12 in the US. I'd take the 13th off since that'll likely be when you get to see all the media impressions for it.
Edit: also wait until they announce the time. I think the 13th is the smarter choice if you're in the US, plus it's a Friday =}
Zeyphersan
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True... countdown in the OP has it the 12th at 6:25PST. Doesn't that mean the time is already announced? Either way I would request both days off, since I'm rarely off before 6:30
Dark Cloud
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Just to give everyone an example.
I'm assuming the presentation will take place sometime between 9am - Noon Japan time on January 13
That's 7pm -10pm Eastern (4pm - 7pm Pacific) on January 12 in America. I know it's 12am- 3am in the U.K. on January 13.
I'm assuming the presentation will take place sometime between 9am - Noon Japan time on January 13
That's 7pm -10pm Eastern (4pm - 7pm Pacific) on January 12 in America. I know it's 12am- 3am in the U.K. on January 13.
AFAIK there was no precise time announced, neither for the presentation nor the actual press event.
Need more leaks
You don't need leaks, you need strength.
CrazyHorse
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That month is gonna pass by quick.
Personally I am totally invested in Final Fantasy XV now. And then I'll be celebrating Christmas next Saturday, and between that and New Year there's a birthday to attend. And then of course New Year. And when that's done and over we got 13 days left till the reveal.
That's were it's gonna slow down for me I think lol.
Personally I am totally invested in Final Fantasy XV now. And then I'll be celebrating Christmas next Saturday, and between that and New Year there's a birthday to attend. And then of course New Year. And when that's done and over we got 13 days left till the reveal.
That's were it's gonna slow down for me I think lol.
I was worried about the WiFi only on the Wii U as well and bought the adapter, but the WiFi ended up always being faster so I just stuck with that. I don't really see it making sense for the Switch, it is the opposite of what they are trying to promote.
BronzeWolf
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Who's ready to play the IPS or TN game with the Switch?
brochiller
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I brought this up in another thread but didn't see it answered. Could USB C even handle an ethernet connection along with the charging and video transmission that we already know is going to be passing through it?
Who's ready to play the IPS or TN game with the Switch?
Maybe we will get lucky and all models will be TN.
Need more leaks
What is even left at this point? Seems like everything is known already. Maybe some OS details? Reports say it is running on android so maybe that is even known at this point.
Type-C itself doesn't dictate what version of USB it uses. But what they are using it for (video and probably with HDCP) would indicate it is using USB 3.1. And 3.1 absolutely has the bandwidth (10 Gbps duplex) to accomplish it. Your audio and video will eat up a large chunk, but there'll be plenty left over.
I'm sorta hoping it has nvidia gamestream... probably wishful thinking lol.
That's a really old rumor and honestly it sounds fake as hell
That's what I'm guessing.
It leads me to think that retailers in the US won't start preorders until the following morning. They'd probably not open preorders until after the event is over - but this would be pretty close to January 12th closing time for stores on the East Coast.
This leads me to wonder if we're going to see people lining-up overnight - doubly so if hype is off the charts and GameStop announces, "Hey, folks - preorders open at the start of business tomorrow! G'nite!"
Well, more games.
Tom, just promise me I'll be able to get my day 1 amazon preorder in. Promise.
There is also the issue of unplugging the console from the dock and the delay that would occur as the system has to look for a WiFi connection. I imagine that Nintendo would want to discourage this but at the same time there are likely consumers who don't have access to WiFi, so maybe there will be a solution, but I'm willing to bet it will be the same USB adapter (which is the one they release for the Wii)
You can do it!
(Meanwhile, I'm mentally preparing myself for the possibility of waiting in line outside in the cold of January. Ick.)
Edit: imagine the reactions if the "BotW-not-at-Launch rumors" are somehow revealed to be false. Then things would get REALLY interesting.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Gamers often forget about things that matter the most.
Dark Cloud
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You'll get your third party western games only and like it!
What are games?🙈
Who's ready to play the IPS or TN game with the Switch?
I'm going to disappoint myself when it is announced and go IPS.
Don't even joke. I need that game to be delayed just so I can guarantee launch day delivery. All my switch money is tied up in amazon gift cards 😩
The things I want from the presentation are the price tags, reveal of all features like IR sensor and motion control, a look at alternative joy-con controllers, a bigger look at the new Mario and just footage of games.
I hope I can play 1v1 in Splatoon against my niece where it's all about painting the most, and not a bunch of features.
I hope I can play 1v1 in Splatoon against my niece where it's all about painting the most, and not a bunch of features.
Dark Cloud
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I know there's a rumor that 1v1 is added for this new Splatoon port for on the go. Is there a rumor that the joy cons have gyro control?
they already basically said they were blowing their load Jan 12/13
if you can get a preorder in. I'm confident we'll be fine but classic NES scares me ={
Dark Cloud
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Lol I just had a funny idea.
What if they made a U shaped joy con? You connect the U shaped joy con upside down to the Switch tablet and now you can carry it around like handle on the Gamecube!
Wasn't there a U shaped controller patent?
Yes connect that to the Switch tablet and now you can literally carry the Switch around on your shoulder like a purse or hold it like a briefcase.
What if they made a U shaped joy con? You connect the U shaped joy con upside down to the Switch tablet and now you can carry it around like handle on the Gamecube!
Wasn't there a U shaped controller patent?
Yes connect that to the Switch tablet and now you can literally carry the Switch around on your shoulder like a purse or hold it like a briefcase.
sorry I'm being an idiot right now lol
I think you can absolutely count on an acceleromotor and gyroscope being inside. Not sure if they'll be inside the JoyCon mount or Pro controller, though.
I know this.
It would be stupid to have it in the Pro controller as I want motion control for Wii Sports bowling primarily. Hopefully the joy-cons have similar motion controls to the Wii remote.
frankie_baby
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It better had be in the pro controller, no motion in the wii u pro controller was one of the most short sighted decisions nintendo made
Well it isn't all about you, is it?
An acc+gyro inside each JoyCon might be feasible, but they'd need to make sure it was power and space efficient enough. Depends on how electronically complicated each is.
Yes it has motion controls.
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