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Nintendo Switch |DT2| No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness
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frankie_baby
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you are comparing it to the phone market though, on a phone 32gb to 64gb is a hell of a lot more photos and more music but with the switch it'll be what 2 games maybe even just 1, a pretty pointless increase, also phone manufacturers get away with gouging like that because most people don't actually pay for their phones anyway, they don't see the extra 100 they just pay a few quid extra each month on their contract, if Nintendo tried following phone manufacturers storage pricing they would just look ridiculous comared to sony/ms
Yeah, bundles are very clear. Mario Kart 8 is on the front of the box, must be included.
Multiple SKUs there's, oh well this one comes with composite cables, while this one includes an HDMI, this has AC 5ghz wifi while this only has n. Etc.
Most customers don't care about/understand the techno jargon. Just makes things more complicated. Wii was a way easier sell compared to the 360/PS3 back in those days simply because it was one SKU.
Astral Dog
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The curios thing is that DK was the most safe and likely guess. Sequel to a successful game liked by both casual and core gamers alike. Funny how that works. People back then were more forgiving because a Metroid was being made alongside it.
Nintendo isn't in a position to sell consoles with a massive profit margin over $100. Also, that mark-up only really is seen in flagship phones; on cheaper devices it's $50 or even less at times. The bump in cost to Nintendo though? Less than $10.
Use a shovel to dig up rare retro games like Doney Kong Country.
Okami Haundo
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That definitely seems to correct my statement! I don't claim to remember things exactly so I appreciate a correction. Mind sharing a direct link to that statement?
I feel like I'm the only one that would be thrilled if Retro was still working on Donkey Kong Country. Though, I grew up with Donkey Kong, didn't play Metroid till much, much later.
I totally expect to be making this face again when I open my Switch.
I doubt any other post will make me smile this much for the day's remainder. Fuzzy memories, thanks for sharing man.
Golden Sun: Zero Dawn
I feel like I'm the only one that would be thrilled if Retro was still working on Donkey Kong Country. Though, I grew up with Donkey Kong, didn't play Metroid till much, much later.
I totally expect to be making this face again when I open my Switch.
You aren't alone, bro.
Okami Haundo
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I compared it to both the phone and tablet market, which both feature devices using the same kind of memory. I'm extremely open to correction if I'm wrong, but I just honestly couldn't find devices that offered a 32Gb to 64Gb bump in internal flash storage for less than $50 to $100. Any specific examples that counter that would be greatly appreciated! Until then I'll remain skeptical.
For Malo specifically: I never claimed that I think Nintendo would price a console with that high of a markup. I've stated that I think the market trends would deter them from offering that next step up at all.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Thats what people want apparently. A lot of people did not like that Platinum was developing scalebound because it was a stylish action game.
Well it's their biggest strength, making stylish action.
Tho I somewhat understand the idea of FROM doing a Metroid game since they've made a lot of other things besides the Souls series and many of their games are in different genres as well.
No problem! http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/11/report-uk-retailer-game-to-price-nintendo-switch-from-199-99/
That was the original report but I'm not sure if things have changed since then or if Laura has gone back on this?
IntelliHeath
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Naw, Tales of Golden Sun.
muyricosuave
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So hyped so ready!! My biggest wish is a fixed virtual console this is gonna be the best retro gaming device available portable and large screen I'm gonna drop serious virtual cash here. If they fix it and not make me rebuy everything
Octavianus
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Confused Cheeseburger
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What are the differences between Zelda switch and Wii u?
Tango Gameworks
We will find out in 35 hours.
You see that mountain ? You can go there in 1080p on the Switch.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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One runs like a Dark Souls game.
wild wild rice
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Supposedly very minimal, just slightly more stable performance stuff.
Omega Kirby
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Man I hope the Switch is Nintendo back to risky form with lots of experimental Ip's like in the Wii/Gamecube days
1morerobot
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I'll take any of those. Wave Race at launch would so awesome. Fondly remember playing Blue Storm at GC launch.
wild wild rice
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I thought Evil Within was pretty weak...but this intrigues me to be honest. The mood/atmosphere was definitely heavy in Evil Within and we know Mikami is the master of third person shooting.
OK, it's official. Now I want Metroid by Tango Gameworks.
With the success of Splatoon, I can totally see them doing more new crazy IPs
1morerobot
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Intelligent Systems.
Aren't they owned by bestheda? Gotta see how that partnership would go through...
the androgyne
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Am I the only one who got the Basic set? 8gb is nothing sure... but so is 32gb. I picked up Nintendo Land about a year later for $5, the Premium subscription was worthless thanks to eShop prices, and the rest of it is plastic junk (and I already had a sensor bar). The only regret i have is the cheap white that yellowed on the stick/dpad/buttons, in true Nintendo fashion!
Isn't that what 3D Metroid needs though, mechanically speaking? If they could build a traditional Metroid world around the combat & movement mechanics Platinum is known for, it could be something really special.
They're more into RPGs and tactical games nowadays. But if they still have the skills to do new 2D Metroid like before then why not?
I'm still more interested in EAD made Metroid though.
Okami Haundo
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Hm... That's definitely interesting! I'm ashamed of myself for forgetting that she published this, though it really isn't clear what she means in regards to the second SKU. She mentions a single source that knows the pack-in game, but that she wasn't willing to quote them. She also stated this in a Reddit AMA:
So it's not really clear I guess, but neither Eurogamer or Emily Rogers are backing her bundle claims. I guess there's some wiggle room here!
frankie_baby
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well apart from ipads (apple sheeple pay anything) and cheap Chinese tat (that is usually bellow 32gb anyway) there aint exactly much of a tablet market anyway
wild wild rice
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Splatoon bundled would be a great perk, I'm not personally interested in buying it again despite loving the game.
It would, however, be really smart to bundle it to make sure everyone who buys the Switch can experience the franchise and build the fanbase for longevity. Splatoon and Overwatch are the most fun I've had with multiplayer shooters since 007 and Halo 2.
It would, however, be really smart to bundle it to make sure everyone who buys the Switch can experience the franchise and build the fanbase for longevity. Splatoon and Overwatch are the most fun I've had with multiplayer shooters since 007 and Halo 2.
brandonh83
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I don't really want that in Metroid at all. I like Metroid for its atmosphere and exploration. Going combat heavy like Other M takes away from this IMO and despite me being a huge Platinum fan myself, I haven't really had an instance where I've thought they would be good for Metroid.
I'm not saying they couldn't do it, but I'm not looking for a stylish action game with Metroid either.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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All of this.
frankie_baby
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yeah 32gb was pretty much nothing, I had to get a hard drive after maybe a year or so but the 8gb (3gb actually useable) was literally nothing a couple of patches and a few save games and it'd be gone
wild wild rice
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Basically word for word how I feel about a Platinum Metroid.
I'm not suggesting it be any more combat heavy than other iterations of the series, I'm looking at it from the perspective of correctly approximating the agility and abilities on display in the 2D series into the 3D series. The Prime series never did that exceptionally well in the combat or in the overall movement of the character.
Other M attempted to do it, and in some ways succeeded, but not to a great extent and at the expense of other elements of the series.
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