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[OricWindstar]

For anyone worried about there not being good battle themes: don't. Check out this field boss's battle theme if you need to be reassured. Video title is slightly spoiler-y, but it's something we've seen in the trailers.

 

[forknknife]

I wouldn't be surprised if the only difference to both versions is resolution and that's it. I'm pretty sure they wanted to give the same experience to switch and wiiu owners, they said so themselves.

 

[ckaneo]

Welp. Those look identical. Someone prove me wrong for $400.

They are the same. Switch version has better resolution and sounds.

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

The Edge review claims the Wii U version has more frequent framerate drops than Switch, but it's nothing that comes close to ruining the experience.

Thanks. I'm glad they done right by Wii U owners!

 

[Vital Tundra]

Welp. Those look identical. Someone prove me wrong for $400.

Well the Switch runs at 900p so the general picture quality textures are automatically sharper.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Wii U

Switch

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I wouldn't be surprised if the only difference to both versions is resolution and that's it. I'm pretty sure they wanted to give the same experience to switch and wiiu owners, they said so themselves.

Framerate is noticeably worse in the Wii U version according to Edge and that tweet made recently in this thread.

 

[SpiceMelange]

How are you playing this? Early copy or on a modded Wii U?

Does it really matter? Or are you trying to stir shit up?

Edit: Oh the game actually leaked, there's pirates out there. My bad.

 

[Deleted member 752119]

....what?

Someone posted a picture of it installed on their Wii U. It's leaked on the pirate sites.

To be fair to that member, they did say they have the Wii U version preordered. Still illegal though, but at least they're still paying for a copy I guess and just couldn't resist playing early.

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

The Wii U version has leaked and is on various pirate sites.

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

The Wii U version has leaked and is on various pirate sites.

Plus some magazines like Edge were sent both versions.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

Wii U's version been dumped because retailers in Mexico and europe have broken the street date.

 

[PrimeBeef]

I wouldn't be surprised if the only difference to both versions is resolution and that's it. I'm pretty sure they wanted to give the same experience to switch and wiiu owners, they said so themselves.

Resolution, draw distance, and sound. That is from Nintendo.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

The Wii U version has leaked. You're looking at it.

 

[Charamiwa]

Fuck I really need to find a way to forget this game for 3 days. With all the spoilers going around, the youtubers acting like kids who can't keep their mouths shut, the impressions of a growing number of people... This is getting unbearable, this is the part where the hype stops being fun lol

 

[off duty ninja]

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

The video shows him booting it from the Wii U dash. In the description he explains he pirated it and justified it because he has already paid for the switch version.

 

[uncle_koploski]

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

The Wii U version leaked and pirates are playing it right now.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Fuck I really need to find a way to forget this game for 3 days. With all the spoilers going around, the youtubers acting like kids who can't keep their mouths shut, the impressions of a growing number of people... This is getting unbearable, this is the part where the hype stops being fun lol

Hype stops being fun in the last week

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Welp nvm then, i thought this was from the E3 build.

 

[Jobbs]

Hype stops being fun in the last week

Horizon Zero Dawn should be a good distraction

 

[dampflokfreund]

Pretty sure this isn't from the final Wii U version since so far Nintendo has only sent out the Switch versions. So this comparison is pretty useless.

Got it from here

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJsn2MdHOr8&feature=youtu.be

He claims that he got the game early. Looks like the final version.

 

[VDenter]

If anyone uses chrome you can use this video blocker to avoid spoilers on YouTube https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...hk?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog

Thanks this will make it significantly easier to avoid spoilers. Kind of wish i had done this sooner i have been avoiding as much info as i can since reveal.

 

[aravuus]

Watched the first 15 minutes on Wii u and it's not bad

Spoiler

https://youtu.be/FJsn2MdHOr8

Looks solid for the most part despite the low res, but I can definitely tell when it gets a bit framey here and there and it kind of sticks out. Hopefully it doesn't get more frequent when things start actually happening on screen.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Wonder if mods are going to ask for proof of retail ownership for those playing "the Wii U version." Seen that happen before on Gaf.

 

[JaseMath]

Make a comparison GIF.

 

[off duty ninja]

Hype stops being fun in the last week

Damn straight it does! Thankfully I get to stay occupied with HZD until I get my hands on this. Everybody wants to compare them and stan for one side or the other but I am glad to be able to play both. What a week!

 

[Solid SOAP]

I wouldn't be surprised if the only difference to both versions is resolution and that's it. I'm pretty sure they wanted to give the same experience to switch and wiiu owners, they said so themselves.

Same. Say what you want about Nintendo's 3rd party support and shitty pricing modules, but they almost never push lackluster products. I reckon that the Wii U version will look and play fine

 

[ThanksVision]

Welp. Those look identical. Someone prove me wrong for $400.

I think the Wii U version is shaping up to be a great product, the only difference being resolution and more frame drops. Totally fine if that's the only way to play it.

With that being said, the portability of the switch version is really appealing to me. I get that some only want to play at home, but knowing that I am going to play this [seemingly very long game] over the course of the next few weeks, taking it with me where ever I go, sounds awesome. I really don't think I'm going to be able to escape this game because of that, lol.

Regardless of which version you get, this game is looking better and better.

 

[Maaaaaardy]

Non-spoilery pics I just took from the WiiU version:

The game looks beautiful.

You legend, my hype is way, way, way higher now as I was initially worried with the Wii U radio silence. More pics? How is it on the Wii U?!

 

[PrimeBeef]

The most a Zelda game has sold is OOT at just under 11M. Tons of gamers have never played a Zelda game

Even when Zelda was at it's height in popularity, there were tons of gamers that never played a Zelda game. This is not something anyone should be surprised of.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Got it from here

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJsn2MdHOr8&feature=youtu.be

He claims that he got the game early. Looks like the final version.

Holy crap there are some pretty heavy frame drops in that video.

 

[Jonneh3003]

Make a comparison GIF.

Would be nice to see direct feed comparisons but at least they're both compressed by Youtube. Anyway there are some pretty clear draw distance improvements on Switch.

 

[air jordans for dogs]

Welp, nintendo shoulda just cancelled the Wii u version because now im cancelling my switch order and just buying botw on the wii u instead.

 

[LordKano]

French journalist from gamekult is reporting severe framerate problems from the Wii U version of the game, especially when you use the physics items.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Welp, nintendo shoulda just cancelled the Wii u version because now im cancelling my switch order and just buying botw on the wii u instead.

That's cool man, as long as you aren't pirating it.

 

[Kaffeemann]

Watched the first 15 minutes on Wii u and it's not bad

Spoiler

https://youtu.be/FJsn2MdHOr8

That looks terrible.

 

[Rodin]

Watched the first 15 minutes on Wii u and it's not bad

Spoiler

https://youtu.be/FJsn2MdHOr8

According to that video, the indoor lighting effect people were so concerned about is now the same as Switch (or to better say, on Switch is the same as Wii U).

 

[PrimeBeef]

I'm gonna need more impressions of the frame rate for the WiiU version. The graphics look good enough, but it's the performance that has me worried.

I sorta hope someone with an early copy goes into one of the more denser areas. So far the game seems pretty smooth on the plateau

I've been watching the stream on and off and it really doesn't look like it's gonna be an issue. Just like the Switch version it is said to be worse in the GP, around heavy weather, and during heavy action with a lot of enemies but not enough to ruin the experience.

People still love OoT and plays at a constant choppy 20 FPS.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Went to Target, BB, and 2 gamestops....none know an exact number of switch units they will have outside of preorders come launch day grrrrrr

 

[n0razi]

Looks like I will be picking up the Wii U version. Looks close enough and saves me $300 from getting a Switch and its really more of a 'sit at home on my large TV kind of game' than a '2 hour bursts on a tiny screen game'.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Looks like I will be picking up the Wii U version. Looks close enough and saves me $300 from getting a Switch and its really more of a 'sit at home on my large TV kind of game' than a '2 hour bursts on a tiny screen game'.

Yeah, if only I could play my Switch version on the TV too!!!

 

[Discomurf]

Yep looks like the lighting was changed (downgraded?) in the Wii U version compared to last years e3 build.


Here are some more quick comparison screens. I only see very very minor visual differences so far outside of the resolution, but the dynamic lighting change is disappointing.


Switch:

Wii U:

Switch:

Wii U: (the light beam remains when walking up stairway)

Switch:

Wii U:

Wii U:

Wii U:

Wii U (e3 build):

 

[Fantastical]

It is pretty shocking that literally some of the first moments in the open world stutter so badly.

 

[Solid SOAP]

Yeah, if only I could play my Switch version on the TV too!!!

All he's trying to say is that he's happy he doesn't have to blast through $300+ to play one game lol

 

[MADGAME]

Looks like I will be picking up the Wii U version. Looks close enough and saves me $300 from getting a Switch and its really more of a 'sit at home on my large TV kind of game' than a '2 hour bursts on a tiny screen game'.

I am so torn right now. I'm considering what you're doing, cancelling my Switch/BotW/Pro Controller preorder and just keep the Wii U version. I don't mind paying for the new system, but will get little use outside of Zelda. If the Wii U version is good, that saves $370 until Mario Odyssey drops.

Finding it tough to actually cancel though!

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Some of the lighting effects were likely downgraded slightly for performance reasons.

All he's trying to say is that he's happy he doesn't have to blast through $300+ to play one game lol

I was just messing with him.

It is pretty shocking that literally some of the first moments in the open world stutter so badly.

Nintendo wants to give you that Bethesda jank feeling early, so they can blow you away later.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

It is pretty shocking that literally some of the first moments in the open world stutter so badly.

Especially when nothing is happening, really weird..

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I am so torn right now. I'm considering what you're doing, cancelling my Switch/BotW/Pro Controller preorder and just keep the Wii U version. I don't mind paying for the new system, but will get little use outside of Zelda. If the Wii U version is good, that saves $370 until Mario Odyssey drops.

Or you can have an inherently better version of zelda and have the switch for when Mario comes out.

 

[LordKano]

Yeah the game stutters a fuck ton on Wii U, like way worse than on Switch. I'll stay to the Switch version when I'll be able to afford it. Don't really want to play the game in these conditions.

 

[AmyS]

I'm getting a Switch, Zelda, and the Wii U version. It'll be fun to compare both versions for myself.

 

[WordAssassin]

Looks like I will be picking up the Wii U version. Looks close enough and saves me $300 from getting a Switch and its really more of a 'sit at home on my large TV kind of game' than a '2 hour bursts on a tiny screen game'.

Money aside there is literally nothing whatsoever keeping the Switch version from being a 'sit at home on my large tv kind of game' since that's the entire concept of the system.

 

[PrimeBeef]

It is pretty shocking that literally some of the first moments in the open world stutter so badly.

Maybe someone can correct me, But I believe it is because the GP is in a pretty elevated and central area there is more to draw all around link in the GP as opposed to other points below.