bishopcruz
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Yup. Said pretty much the same thing. Only reason I MAY get one is that it's near my birthday. Other than that, Nintendo is seeing how far they can push their fans before they say "FUCK IT I'M OUT"
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Nintendo Switch: March 3rd 2017 worldwide, MSRP $300
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Yup. Said pretty much the same thing. Only reason I MAY get one is that it's near my birthday. Other than that, Nintendo is seeing how far they can push their fans before they say "FUCK IT I'M OUT"
killatopak
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No way it does worse than Wii U cause the 3DS fans would merge with the Wii U fans.
It's not gonna sell well however.
killer app.
I'm IN only because Mario looked unreal and Zelda trailer made me legit shook. Which is completely crazy and I'm actually sad for Nintendo right now. No way they recover from this and surpass WiiU with Switch, I expect full handheld announcement in about two-three years and more mobile games from them.
And I'm sure Switch will have more awesome games, just like WiiU did... but they just don't know how to SELL IT to the masses.
Just... show them the magic, damn it. Stop acting so goofy and awkward all the time. Presentation 101 straight up sucked and that two minute trailer for Switch, with no words, did it so much better it's embarrassing.
And I'm sure Switch will have more awesome games, just like WiiU did... but they just don't know how to SELL IT to the masses.
Just... show them the magic, damn it. Stop acting so goofy and awkward all the time. Presentation 101 straight up sucked and that two minute trailer for Switch, with no words, did it so much better it's embarrassing.
bishopcruz
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Wait what?
Leatherface
Member
This is a big fat pass for me right now. I feel like they jumped the gun on this release and fuck you making me pay $60 for what could be a WiiU DLC (Mario Kart)! I will get Zelda on WiiU
onemanasylum
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That means nothing...
https://ebgames.com.au/featured/nintendo-switch
Check those game listings. Yikes. Zelda is literally the only one there that I would get at launch. Splatoon is pack in material.
Check those game listings. Yikes. Zelda is literally the only one there that I would get at launch. Splatoon is pack in material.
Immaculate
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they learned nothing from the wii u it seems
Omega Kirby
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And the Switch's killer launch app is coming to WiiU,
broncobuster
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Appears Amazon is slowly updating their site.
Zelda Switch page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS6MO77/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Zelda Switch page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS6MO77/?tag=neogaf0e-20
No fucking way.
Iced Arcade
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Wait so no game included?
Agreed.
So if I didn't love Zelda so much, I'm not so sure if I would consider buying this anytime soon after seeing the presentation. I do not own a Wii U so there's Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart to look forward to not too long after launch and Super Mario Odyssey looks good but I kind of just felt 'meh' about everything else. Other games look like they are too far out or are games I already own on PS4.
uncle_koploski
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I just pre-ordered at best buy's website. waiting for the confirmation e-mail though..
Same here -- launch day pickup.
The part about modern 3rd party games and graphics is what's going to kill them. It feels like they went the Nintendo games machine route again like they did with the Wii U. I will be pretty surprised if there is significant 3rd party support on the switch. Based on what I've seen so far there really isn't any compelling reason for someone to pickup a 3rd party on the switch vs a PS4 or XBOne.
Seems like Nintendo really screwed the pooch on this one.
GabeTheGrouch76
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Normally I'd say that if it had come with a pack-in game that would had been fine but it's otherwise too much.
But with Nintendo jumping on the paid online bandwagon, expensive accessories, and having seemingly no grand launch line up to bolster the Switch's launch period, it's way more expensive than it's actually worth even if it did have a pack-in game. You can right now buy a Xbox One or PS4 pack-in game bundle with an additional game or controller for that price.
It's like they learned absolutely nothing from the Wii U IMO.
And speaking of which, for those claiming they're going to wait for a price drop: Nintendo only dropped the price Wii U (Premium) when it was all but dead...and they only officially slashed the price by $50. What makes you think they wouldn't do the same thing with the Switch if (when) that too falters?...
But with Nintendo jumping on the paid online bandwagon, expensive accessories, and having seemingly no grand launch line up to bolster the Switch's launch period, it's way more expensive than it's actually worth even if it did have a pack-in game. You can right now buy a Xbox One or PS4 pack-in game bundle with an additional game or controller for that price.
It's like they learned absolutely nothing from the Wii U IMO.
And speaking of which, for those claiming they're going to wait for a price drop: Nintendo only dropped the price Wii U (Premium) when it was all but dead...and they only officially slashed the price by $50. What makes you think they wouldn't do the same thing with the Switch if (when) that too falters?...
icecold1983
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Are those fp16 flops? If so its not even relevant
Nope, Dreamcast hardware was fantastic and priced fairly
H3rTz DoNuT
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Ok so it looks like the grip is in the box or at least that what pictures says.
I'm pretty sure that grip will set you back $30
This is gonna be a second console (obviously it won't support most third party current gen games) and people are already paying for PSN or XBL and if they only own PC, most of those users aren't wiling to pay for online anyway, so yea, in this case as a second console it matters.
FullMetalx117
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Since when did $300 become expensive? Did $50 really make that big of a difference?
Expectations met on my part
- paid online was inevitable
- Price is not a shocker
- A bit thin on the games list for release
- first party line up showing delivered as expected
Still keeping my pre-order. I mean, all the wishful thinking about BGE2 and $199 has only done thy harm my fellow gaffers!
- paid online was inevitable
- Price is not a shocker
- A bit thin on the games list for release
- first party line up showing delivered as expected
Still keeping my pre-order. I mean, all the wishful thinking about BGE2 and $199 has only done thy harm my fellow gaffers!
Big Green Anus
Member
Does AMD do tablet APUs? Maybe it would had been cheaper than Nvidia's Tegra.
What is it apart from Zelda that makes this hardware anywhere near worth that much
H3rTz DoNuT
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It would be third console with paid online for me as I pay for PS+ and Xbox Live aready, so no, not happening. Even if I ever get it in the future I won't pay for Nintendo online services.
Scalemail Ted
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Thanks just preordered
Rhazer Fusion
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Uh, $300 with online fees and the rumored underpowered specifications? It should of been $200 and $250 is honestly pushing it when the PS4 and XBox One are around that price same much more power. I've seen XBox Ones for just over $200 and PS4's for $250. I wish them the best because after the Wii U fiasco, the system needed to be $200 to $250.
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