BlackTron
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Uh, the great tide of leaks that were coming out about Switch 2 before the announcement, leading to talk that internally Nintendo was extremely pissed, and might reveal it earlier than planned? Those leaks
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Switch 2 hate bubble
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Uh, the great tide of leaks that were coming out about Switch 2 before the announcement, leading to talk that internally Nintendo was extremely pissed, and might reveal it earlier than planned? Those leaks
GoldenEye98
posts news as their odd job
Yeah there is a lot of nostalgia/cultishness around Nintendo that imo really warps objectivity.
As someone who no longer gives into that nostalgia the "Nintendo tax" is much harder to accept.
MMaRsu
Member
A leak of what exactly? That a Switch 2 exists? Big whoop
BlackTron
Member
Yes. Prior to leaks, we weren't even sure whether it was a Switch 2 or a Wii Ew.
We already saw exactly what it looked like, and even already had indication of the optical sensor in the mice.
Their stock jumped from investor relief that they hadn't reinvented the wheel again. "Big whoop". Yeah if you already know what to expect from leaks.
Nintendo just said "alright alright the leaks are all true, ALL OF IT. Now get off my back"
It's a more powerful Switch, it's what anyone would have expected. Whether or not you like the Switch will probably determine whether or not you like this.
People are complaining about the reveal but most of that is always online nerds who expect everything to be tailored to them when it comes to game announcements. Nintendo is selling a mass market machine so while their approach may be underwhelming for the minority who has spent the last three years refreshing GAF for leaks, it's probably appropriate for the rest of the world. April 2nd will be the blowout that's more targeted at the hardcore and I would expect they have a lot to show.
Then you have people screaming about the end of innovative Nintendo. I assume these people are just kids and haven't been gaming that long because Nintendo has done plenty of iterative consoles.
People are complaining about the reveal but most of that is always online nerds who expect everything to be tailored to them when it comes to game announcements. Nintendo is selling a mass market machine so while their approach may be underwhelming for the minority who has spent the last three years refreshing GAF for leaks, it's probably appropriate for the rest of the world. April 2nd will be the blowout that's more targeted at the hardcore and I would expect they have a lot to show.
Then you have people screaming about the end of innovative Nintendo. I assume these people are just kids and haven't been gaming that long because Nintendo has done plenty of iterative consoles.
ResilientBanana
Member
This.
But also people are forgetting the capabilities of the Joycons and what they offered over the years. Each Joycon is a controller, together they make a pro controller, they attach to the system, they can be used for party games and include motion, HD vibration which makes sounds, there are rumors of them with mouse capabilities, you can put them in a steering wheel and so on.
I mean look at this:
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01 Variety Kit | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo
Introducing Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01 Variety Kit for Nintendo Switch. Release date: 20 April 2018.
www.nintendo.com
Nintendo Labo was so incredibly creative and innovative. Just because the switch is in it's current form factor to take advantage of a plethora of third party games, it has a lot of different opportunities other than traditional gaming. But most importantly in order for it's library to grow with third parties, it needs to have traditional controls on top of the additional capabilities that the Joycons may offer. You can't go too crazy. So I wonder, what is it that people wanted over this highly versatile, mobile, form factor? We also don't know the limits of the accessories that Nintendo are willing to make.
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RetroGamingUK
Member
Not a single first party game has leaked, the main reason people buy Nintendo consoles.
I really don’t get what people are disappointed with. It’s a more powerful (generational leap) version of a still incredible concept.
ZiggyPop1991
Member
Stop trying to drum up a hate train. We all know Switch 2 will deliver Nintendo's exclusives and console exclusives as per usual. However, the reveal was lackluster, especially for Nintendo. I'm still hype for the system, but I think they should've just waited for an all out reveal in April.
Kataploom
Gold Member
MAYBE they just like them and don't overthink about it lol
Kataploom
Gold Member
Regarding woke, we can rest assured that it's finally ending, so finally gaming will continue where it got stuck after 7th gen
At 17 million views, the Switch 2 reveal is tracking ahead of PS5 | VGC
Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal video is pulling in huge numbers…www.videogameschronicle.com
I'm sorry my friends i want to love ps5 buuuuuuut i go where the GAMES are ps5 no new games woke crud bookmark confirmed
iHaunter
Member
Most of their games are mediocre yet get praised. It's confusing. I didn't even bother finishing the BOTW patch they charged me $60 for. They have small teams making average games and it shows. Most of their games are AA priced at AAA.
coffinbirth
Member
first of all, I don't think there's any hate bubble. This thread seems an overreaction.
Just some fun vocal gaffer as usual, suffocated by the fact that most of GAF is going to buy a Switch 2 in the end. But it's the same on every forum, let's be honest.
It's essentially the same machine, just more powerful. And rightly so I would add. I'm glad Nintendo didn't attempt some weird shit like WiiU and introduced just minor changes like this mouse thing or whatever it is.
Bit confused also about the pricing part, since actually games are way less expensive on Switch than the other consoles. It's indeed the only real reason why I myself stick to PC+Switch for gaming, despite not being especially a Nintendo fan (I don't really play Mario games except Mario Kart with my wife, for example). Some games of PS5 have my interest, but the overall package, it's way too expensive. And it's not really that I lack the money, it's just that the expense is not justified. It's just gaming.
Keep fighting the good fight champ, it's good entertainment.
Just some fun vocal gaffer as usual, suffocated by the fact that most of GAF is going to buy a Switch 2 in the end. But it's the same on every forum, let's be honest.
ngl this had me laugh. In particular the bolded parts lol. As if anyone cares, or should care, about the fact that PS5 has a different design than PS4?
It's essentially the same machine, just more powerful. And rightly so I would add. I'm glad Nintendo didn't attempt some weird shit like WiiU and introduced just minor changes like this mouse thing or whatever it is.
Bit confused also about the pricing part, since actually games are way less expensive on Switch than the other consoles. It's indeed the only real reason why I myself stick to PC+Switch for gaming, despite not being especially a Nintendo fan (I don't really play Mario games except Mario Kart with my wife, for example). Some games of PS5 have my interest, but the overall package, it's way too expensive. And it's not really that I lack the money, it's just that the expense is not justified. It's just gaming.
Keep fighting the good fight champ, it's good entertainment.
fallingdove
Member
Nah. Nobody doubts that there will be good games on the system but the Switch 2 is boring as fuck. But hey, joycon mice.
MayauMiao
Member
I never understand what this "boring" is about.
Kacho
Gold Member
Just because it’s iterative hardware
Ainem Enamas
Member
But it's what we wanted, the same thing but enhanced, why the hate
They even called it - 2
They even called it - 2
FalsettoVibe
Member
Wat
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fallingdove
Member
After the SNES, Nintendo committed to challenging the status quo with their devices.
When your last 3 home consoles are the Wii, the Wii U, and the Switch, releasing a “Switch Pro” as your next big console is the safest, most boring move you could make.
The Switch tv console came out in 2012. I'm excited to see a new one after 13 years. Even if the handheld looks just like the previous handheld.
On one hand I do admire that it looks the same. It means they spent the least possible time on the stuff that doesn't matter. In the end, when you're using it as a handheld, it's a screen and controls anyway. When you're on the tv it might only be Pro controller along with your tv. It warms the heart they didn't overspend on the looks.
But also me is liking to see hardware that screams new gen when looking at it on the shelf or coffee table.
On one hand I do admire that it looks the same. It means they spent the least possible time on the stuff that doesn't matter. In the end, when you're using it as a handheld, it's a screen and controls anyway. When you're on the tv it might only be Pro controller along with your tv. It warms the heart they didn't overspend on the looks.
But also me is liking to see hardware that screams new gen when looking at it on the shelf or coffee table.
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Fbh
Member
I haven't seen a hate bubble.
I just see a reasonable unexcited reaction to an unexciting reveal. The form factor is no longer a novelty like in the original Switch and they just showed a 3D render with no added detail about what makes this console exciting. Even the single game announcement was done in the most unexciting way.
I'm sure opinions will change and the discussion will become more interesting once they actually talk about the console in April.
I just see a reasonable unexcited reaction to an unexciting reveal. The form factor is no longer a novelty like in the original Switch and they just showed a 3D render with no added detail about what makes this console exciting. Even the single game announcement was done in the most unexciting way.
I'm sure opinions will change and the discussion will become more interesting once they actually talk about the console in April.
MayauMiao
Member
How could they improve perfection?
poodaddy
Member
Hey.....that looks fun as fuck.
I want one.
Oh, oh yeah, shit uh, on topic.....Switch 2 looks chill.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
What hate?
Outside of the underwhelming reveal there's nothing to talk about or hate.
Seems you're asking why aren't people jumping around like they're teenage girls at a Nsync event back in 2001 because that's how you feel about the very little they showed and if people don't feel the same...it must be hate.
Outside of the underwhelming reveal there's nothing to talk about or hate.
Seems you're asking why aren't people jumping around like they're teenage girls at a Nsync event back in 2001 because that's how you feel about the very little they showed and if people don't feel the same...it must be hate.