BoosterDuck
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a GTX 960 for more graphics
Nintendo: Switch dock only for charging and TV-out, Amiibo support, no commt on touch
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Jawmuncher
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As was said prior, I think nintendo is purposefully keeping this tight lipped so assumptions aren't made. I fully expect it to have a touch screen. All of those planned mobile titles, are more than likely going to be playable on the Switch as well.
FinaruDensetsu
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That's fine but then they need to price this at handheld prices. I'm not gonna pay home console prices for what is essentially a handheld unless that handheld is a phone.
GiantBreadbug
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It wasn't stuttering; it was slow-mo arrow shooting.
casey_contra
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I just hope I can have it horizontal.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Same. Even that low would surprise me.
I still think everyone who says this is seeing things because I can't see any difference.
Edit: I just rewatched it again are you referring to the part where it goes slow-mo when he pulls out his arrow in mid-air? It's always looked jittery when doing that look at the E3 gameplay.
FinaruDensetsu
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I hope they don't have the same 3DS TN and IPS LED debacle again. Please source all your screens from the same manufacturer Nintendo!!
It will probably have a touch screen.
linkandzelda
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Wii U (~200 GFLOPS) < Switch < Xbox One (~1400 GFLOPS)
People have been speculating ~500 GFLOPS
Of course different architectures mean direct comparisons of the numbers are not entirely accurate.
Schnozberry
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Not all games design UI elements for every resolution. The can also use scaling, which can cause artifacting and/or blurring when UI elements are scaled up and down. If you design the UI for 1080p, it looks too large at 720p and has to be scaled down, making it hard to read. If you design it around 720p and scale up, it could result in it being somewhat fuzzy.
intheinbetween
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no, it's just a power save mode such as in Windows. when in portable mode the device will consume less power, but it will be less powerful (maybe around 70%?), but when docked in, the device enters in performance power save mode and it will suck power enough to work at 100% performance
MoogleWizard
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Then why is it so big?
"charging AND poviding power to the system" hmmm ... there's still hope lol
"charging AND poviding power to the system" hmmm ... there's still hope lol
SiegfriedFM
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Yes, it's a shame that it's completely, utterly impossible for the console to do this automatically when you take it out of the dock.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Don't give them any ideas.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
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A second Tegra chip like the one in the tablet that works in tandem for more ommpfff is what I was hoping for.
MAtgS
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Overclocking the handheld so it outputs 1080p.
I was wondering the same thing. I don't know, the more I hear about this, the less excited I get about it. It's just a gimped console so far.
No fucking way. Nintendo has to make some cash off of it because Nintendo always thinks they should make profit off of hardware sales. It's not like the garbage tech in the 3DS is costing them that much and they're still running $200.
Probably already mentioned and probably grasping at straws, but why are these mentioned as 2 separate things?
That while in handheld mode the system is underclocked, using less power, and in docked mode the chip is used at full power, since there is no battery draw.
The comments in the OP dont rule out this possibility, and I can see Nintendo not wanting to focus on this possibility, as it would mean the handheld would be perceived as gimped compared to the docked mode.
Ok, Ill see myself out...
Charging and powering the system should be the same thing...unless
That while in handheld mode the system is underclocked, using less power, and in docked mode the chip is used at full power, since there is no battery draw.
The comments in the OP dont rule out this possibility, and I can see Nintendo not wanting to focus on this possibility, as it would mean the handheld would be perceived as gimped compared to the docked mode.
Ok, Ill see myself out...
I doubt those were actual gameplay clips from the current-state software. Don't use them for examples for performance.
PandaShake
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If there's no internal hdd, I'm not sure about going all digital due to SD card prices. Hdd are way cheaper.
Allforce
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This is what I'm wondering. It's essentially a fancy dock with some USB ports. They could have feasibly just sold the handheld device and a proprietary cable that both runs an HDMI out into your TV and charges it as well for pennies.
Cheeseman Battitude
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There are two ports on the side of the dock. They don't look like USB, more like HDMI. Have they been identified yet?
ThisIsMyName
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This is seeming to be more of a handheld device than a console. Just a handheld with a glorified video out port....
In tablet mode it must save some power.
Pc Portable are scalable when you use the batterie or not.
deletethis123
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If it's an IPS screen, it has better/more accurate color reproduction and with the rumored 720p display, it's a better fit.
ElectricBlanketFire
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How soon were the specs officially revealed for the Wii U after the reveal?
Devilgunman
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People really stretch Nintendo 's statement thin just to make it fit their narratives. The dock is just a charging station with HDMI out. That's pretty much it. If it could provide any significant enhancement to the tablet unit, Nintendo would have already emphasized on that.
No surprise. Anyone actually expecting the dock to have extra hardware is bananas.
But there is still the very possible chance of multiple performance modes for when the system is dock and undocked just based on power profiles. Having a dedicated power source and not having to worry so much about heat means they can run the chips at higher clock or with more active cores. No extra hardware needed.
But there is still the very possible chance of multiple performance modes for when the system is dock and undocked just based on power profiles. Having a dedicated power source and not having to worry so much about heat means they can run the chips at higher clock or with more active cores. No extra hardware needed.
No extra power confirmed then. Well, this is the reason I haven't gotten really excited about Switch yet, I need to know the details before I decide I really want it. So far the concept is really appealing and I love the fact the a regular controller (be it Joy-Con or Pro Controller) is the norm, but I need to see more.
ZombiePlatypus
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Does this mean the dock won't even provide any sort of offloading when it comes to running stuff or help with power management? Cause if it did, couldn't that also translate into some sort of performance boost?
i sure hope so, it would sell gangbusters at that price
Gormless Noodle
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Hmmm, so it might actually not be a touch screen then also. Or there's something special going on with it.
No, it's a good question. They could have left it as "charging the system", the "powering" part seems deliberately ambiguous. I'm sure we'll know pretty soon!