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Nintendo Switch: March 3rd 2017 worldwide, MSRP $300
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I am not feeling good about this. Switch has the potential to do to Nintendo's handheld sales what Wii U did to their console sales.
I honestly think it would've been better to have separate console/handheld hardware that each play the same game cartridges. Each could be say ~$199. The console could be a Shield TV-like device, the handheld something in a 3DS XL sized package.
As it is, it's the worst of both worlds.
MarineMountie
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Already pre-ordered on Amazon. Can't wait!
CecilRousso
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I really don't get this mentality of getting this hyped up for a console before the actual presentation, to the point where the decision to preorder is already done. Feels like intentionally setting one self up for disappointment.
Chill, let the console get released, let a few game get out, and make a decision then?
The price itself is slightly disappointing but that battery life might be a non starter. Need some real world feedback before taking the plunge. Also the price of accessories is freaken insane.
Irobot82
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Did they at least announce what it's for?
Collateral22
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Gamestop here are charging 329 euro for it wtf :/
entremet
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Nothing about the switch screams 250 to me. Anemic launch lineup for sure.
It was a very unrealistic hope.
Mango Positive
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Do they not teach basic economics in Japanese business school? I just can't fathom how upper management at a large corporation could make so many terrible decisions for so long. Ugh. I want to play that Mario, but I won't.
For most games that requires online components. wording isn't clear but apparently you get 1 free NES or SNES game... For 1 month. (so like a rental?) And discounts on sales?
That's all I can remember.
250 (+game) was the launch Wii and it worked great
Here it's the most expensive Nintendo console alongside Wii U (read that in the paper)
And we are in a super competitive environment
The fact that so many people are complaining shows you that it is an issue for people
Its unrealistic only because we understand nintendos business decision, but not unrealistic when based against the competition and hardware.
UpDownLeftRight
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Blame Ninty for not having the balls to set anything but a US and JPN price
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Paying $300, full $60 game prices, AND having to pay for a third-place online service to enjoy a bit of Splatoon and inevitable Monster Hunter is waaaaaay too much investment for this guy.
Not to even mention that first competitively priced revision will make early adopters feel even more burned.
Not to even mention that first competitively priced revision will make early adopters feel even more burned.
GusZamboni
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well, if i decide to buy it, probably not gonna pick splatoon 2, cannot pay another online service
I give it less than a year before they shut down the Wii U online game servers to try and force people to buy the Switch like they did with Wii -> Wii U.
PuppetMaster
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That Mario game is the only one I want to play. I could pass or at least wait on the Zelda game.
But I have ZERO confidence Mario will meet the Holiday 2017 release target date. So might as wait a year or something to scoop up a cheaper Switch with Mario Odyssey. And a deeply discounted post bomba $20 copy of Zelda BoTW.
But I have ZERO confidence Mario will meet the Holiday 2017 release target date. So might as wait a year or something to scoop up a cheaper Switch with Mario Odyssey. And a deeply discounted post bomba $20 copy of Zelda BoTW.
entremet
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Well there's the value versus price angle.
Paid online plus poor launch lineup colors a lot of this.
It's not a great winning gamers back to Nintendo moment.
Others have asked but there's been no word on it.
I know some don't want it but it should be included because others DO want it and it's really easy to implement.
I just can't see any way this thing doesn't have a horrible 2017 in terms of sales after the launch. What software is driving it?
How is something like Skyrim not a launch title?
I've gone from about as locked in a sale as you could get to waiting for a price drop because there's literally one title in the first six months I'm interested in and I can get it on the console I already own.
How have they not announced a more robust Virtual Console?
If it had Zelda, Skyrim, NBA2K17 and a good VC launch line up with some GameCube games I'd have bought the thing.
How is something like Skyrim not a launch title?
I've gone from about as locked in a sale as you could get to waiting for a price drop because there's literally one title in the first six months I'm interested in and I can get it on the console I already own.
How have they not announced a more robust Virtual Console?
If it had Zelda, Skyrim, NBA2K17 and a good VC launch line up with some GameCube games I'd have bought the thing.
Kojirospath
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I was hopefull, but everything about this sounds awful. I'm gaming less and less these days and already have a ps4. No reason for me to get this at all.
High price, plus Nintendo games stay very expensive too. Add to that the extremely long write up of what it actually is and the proprietary language (Joy Con) and I feel like we have another Wii U on our hands....
Personally I get what it's about and think it's cool, but I'm still going to wait until a couple years later to buy one. Not enticed enough by the few games announced.
Personally I get what it's about and think it's cool, but I'm still going to wait until a couple years later to buy one. Not enticed enough by the few games announced.
After buying all Nintendo console's on launch day, the switch will be the first one that i'm gona skip.
You failed again Nintendo, sad to see you going this direction.
games looked so unfinished and lackluster, i can barely see any difference with wii u games on the graphics side.
That mario game, wow Nintendo, why not a giant mushroom kingdom world instead of this shit.
When i saw mario jumping ropes with a black female and a white one in office clothes i lost all hope in YOU NINTENDO!!!
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You failed again Nintendo, sad to see you going this direction.
games looked so unfinished and lackluster, i can barely see any difference with wii u games on the graphics side.
That mario game, wow Nintendo, why not a giant mushroom kingdom world instead of this shit.
When i saw mario jumping ropes with a black female and a white one in office clothes i lost all hope in YOU NINTENDO!!!
;(
The console itself looks really cool and super interesting but I have a PS4 and enough games to play already that justifying this price point and purchase just to play Zelda and Mario is crazy.
I might grab it a couple of years down the line but currently this makes no sense for me and between my laptop and my PS4 I'm covered and paying this much just for Nintendo isn't for me right now.
It still looks like a fun device for sure and people whose primary console is Nintendo will be in for a treat I think.
I might grab it a couple of years down the line but currently this makes no sense for me and between my laptop and my PS4 I'm covered and paying this much just for Nintendo isn't for me right now.
It still looks like a fun device for sure and people whose primary console is Nintendo will be in for a treat I think.
Price is steep, but... I got a job that pays and I bought Xbone on Day one so...
Was going to day one too this but I still don't trust them on making the game a real region-free. I'll maybe day two if by all accounts I can play Japanese Zelda on my Euro Switch.
Otherwise, no Switch for me.
There's literally nothing to play outside of Zelda, even though watching Arms demo kinda gave me the fuzzy feeling I got first time I saw Splatoon. Couldn't care less about every single other game in its line-up, outside of Xenoblade 2 which I guessed immediately once the Monolith logo popped-up. No launch is a bit discouraging but, hey, IT'S CEL-SHADED! which to me makes Xeno 2 as good as it gets.
300 is a bit suicidal even for them, considering the console comes with no game and a "real" controller, but unless they push Wii-U Breath of Wild later in 2017 to get people to the Switch version, Zelda is definitely going to put in the numbers.
I really hope the region-free is for real, especially if it will extend to the virtual console games.
Was going to day one too this but I still don't trust them on making the game a real region-free. I'll maybe day two if by all accounts I can play Japanese Zelda on my Euro Switch.
Otherwise, no Switch for me.
There's literally nothing to play outside of Zelda, even though watching Arms demo kinda gave me the fuzzy feeling I got first time I saw Splatoon. Couldn't care less about every single other game in its line-up, outside of Xenoblade 2 which I guessed immediately once the Monolith logo popped-up. No launch is a bit discouraging but, hey, IT'S CEL-SHADED! which to me makes Xeno 2 as good as it gets.
300 is a bit suicidal even for them, considering the console comes with no game and a "real" controller, but unless they push Wii-U Breath of Wild later in 2017 to get people to the Switch version, Zelda is definitely going to put in the numbers.
I really hope the region-free is for real, especially if it will extend to the virtual console games.
DeuceGamer
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What exactly sounds awful?
With less time handhelds are nice. Especially being able to connect to TV and if a family member needs the TV you can grab it and continue to game. Even if the Switch isn't for you maybe the Vita would be. Handhelds are excellent for people with busy lives, IMO.
Is that a sudden weird racial turn at the end or are you just being literal and talking about Mario interacting with realistic humans?
I remember I got my 3DS on Black Friday 2011 for $130.
WE'RE TEN MONTHS AWAY FROM $180 SWITCHES GUYS
DeuceGamer
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Yea, they should be able to offer some good bundles and deals during the first holidays.
UberTag
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For something that's really easy to implement, Nintendo sure seems to be having a heck of a lot of trouble with the idea.
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