Wonder if we'll see Switch replace vita as the handheld of choice for VN ports. Looks like 720p is still the de facto standard for these games, which should make porting a much easier process...
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The Nintendo Switch has become the system people love to love
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Wonder if we'll see Switch replace vita as the handheld of choice for VN ports. Looks like 720p is still the de facto standard for these games, which should make porting a much easier process...
Liliana Eileen
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Agreed, but no more speculation than the idiotic post I quoted, lol.
I feel Sony will have no choice but to follow Microsoft and Scorpio. So Death Stranding and other games release in 2019, and they expect you to buy a new console and new games and still own a last gen console for games that JUST released while Scorpio/Scorpio 2 plays all games, even BC Xbox360 titles? Good luck with that one
Omnistalgic
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in the context of a forum perhaps not, larger audience, I think so. We know there's simply tons of people that don't game on PC. And saying things like "it doesn't count" implies those games don't increase the value and perception of the systems they debut on, when we know that isn't true. That's my point, it's ok to point out if a game is available elsewhere, but I don't think "it doesn't count" is a good term in general.
Besides that...with graphics and the whole identity of Switch, it's like we're celebrating the bottom line, great games and how fun it is to offer the experience to other people because of Switch. I think games are highlighted on the platform well...that's what it's about to me, the games. Nintendo is a great champion of the bottom line, which is why I just think it's a dumb argument to talk about exclusives who will have the most etc...Because the bottom line is PS4 has a ton of good games, a lot you can only play on that console. Simply because Switch is out doesn't negate all the exclusives that already exist for it, and I don't see everything getting the Disgaea or Setsuna treatment. Each console brings something to the table. And there's just a air of something can't be great without bringing something else down. It's pretty annoying.
Great time to be a gamer I think.
PSFan
Member
Nah, Nintendo would censor them too much, so there'd be no point.
If you say so.
Skittzo0413
Member
Yeah the comparisons to the PS4's library are pretty absurd, that's been out for 3 and a half years, the Switch is just over 2 months old. Compare their launch years for a more interesting picture.
I think he was implying a PS5 in 2018 or 2019, which would mean PS4 support dries up.
it's like the Vita if the Vita were completely different and had meaningful 1st party support
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Haha don't need to say so since I saw it. Regardless it's a bit odd you refer to these sorts of things as stole either way. They're just funny gifs dude.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
...Nintendo doesn't censor 3rd party games
Jaded Alyx
Member
I meant doesn't count in a head to head list of exclusive games, not that they don't matter to the overall library.
Omnistalgic
Member
yeah I'm interested in seeing what they do. I don't plan on buying new hardware for a while. Switch has been everything I need when I'm not around my Ps4, and I'm playing it more now with the great games that released.Agreed, but no more speculation than the idiotic post I quoted, lol.
I feel Sony will have no choice but to follow Microsoft and Scorpio. So Death Stranding and other games release in 2019, and they expect you to buy a new console and new games and still own a last gen console for games that JUST released while Scorpio/Scorpio 2 plays all games, even BC Xbox360 titles? Good luck with that one
I can't imagine having to upgrade so quickly in 2019 or even 2020. They have to do this smart.
pretty done
Member
If it can get a healthy lineup of games that I want I can see if becoming my most used gaming system after PC. As of right now I love it but I wish there was some ports or VC to fill in my gaming time with. I can only play Zelda for so long before I wanna change it up. Mario Kart is aight but I need single player stuff.
Skittzo0413
Member
The bolded hasn't been true for a very long time. Hell, I just went to delete Mr. Shifty from my Switch and it gave me the option to archive it rather than fully delete it, though I honestly don't know what the difference is there.
PooBone
Member
1. Hopefully I won't.
2. I've google'd and found zilch. Hence asking humans "what's supposed to be coming out?"
Odyssey has my attention for sure. Not sure if it's too late to jump into Xenogears. I just hope the big N has more than their usual unveilings pre-E3.
The modularity of the system is a revelation. My roommate donates plasma and has to keep one arm perfectly straight while he does. Made gaming while he's there waiting for an hour+ impossible, until he figured out that with tilt controls, auto accelerate and setting the system up in tabletop mode he was able to play Mario Kart 1 handed.
He's getting good enough with it to start beating me and my boyfriend. Amazing system.
He's getting good enough with it to start beating me and my boyfriend. Amazing system.
Liliana Eileen
Member
And it has Nintendo games. And they didn't fuck up the memory card.
I think archiving it keeps all the data on your Switch but removes it as a tile on your home screen whereas deleting it gets rid of everything
perfectchaos007
Member
I think the Switch can output better graphics and shaders than the Vita too....
LegendofLex
Member
I think it keeps the tile, but deletes the game data. Clicking on the tile will then prompt the game to redownload from the eShop.
Skittzo0413
Member
Well I archived it specifically to free up room, since I was kinda done with it. And it instantly freed up like 3-4GB. Maybe it keeps the play time and save info on the console?
EDIT: Ah I just checked, archiving it removes the file but keeps the tile on your home screen so you can instantly redownload it by tapping the tile. So sorta the opposite of what you suggested haha
Yeah this exactly. It's a nice feature to have so you can keep track of your library.
Anyway, the point is Nintendo digital purchases have been tied to your account since before 2012.
A system is defined by games. The more games it will have, the better it will keep getting. As others said, the hardware/design is fantastic, and it's in a vacuum. I have a high end PC and Switch is getting my money for indie games. I will most likely get my FIFA roster update here too. On top of Nintendo games, which are amazing so far and look super promising for the rest of the year. All they need is a good E3 and the positivity won't fade away anytime soon.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Switch is a fad.
It really does seem to be appealing to people you wouldn't expect.
A few of my friends who are very casual video game fans have already bought one, which I wouldn't have expected at all.
One of them bought one for his girlfriend's birthday because 'she thought it was so cool', and she doesn't even play games at all. When he gave it to her and she started playing BotW, he decided he needed one as well to take on the bus to work. He wasn't much of a gamer either. It's insane.
A few of my friends who are very casual video game fans have already bought one, which I wouldn't have expected at all.
One of them bought one for his girlfriend's birthday because 'she thought it was so cool', and she doesn't even play games at all. When he gave it to her and she started playing BotW, he decided he needed one as well to take on the bus to work. He wasn't much of a gamer either. It's insane.
family_guy
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I'd hope in 2017 we'd get a handheld that outperforms one from 2012.
perfectchaos007
Member
Since 2006 almost every Nintendo console/handheld is using technology that is 1 generation (5 years) behind so its a fair question.
On my last trip back to Spain I needed to rent a car at the airport, got to the counter at Europcar playing MK8D with my switch and guess what? I ended up in a 10 minutes conversation with the guy at the counter about the console. They guy had heard a lot about it from friends and was planning to get one before summer. Was afraid the guy would be called by his superior but thankfully there was nobody trying to get a car at that moment so it was cool and I got my car too.
Seems like wom is working.
Seems like wom is working.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
The concept of the system is neat but mine has been collecting dust for a while now. Also definitely feels like a first iteration of a system they will improve on in regards to design, build quality, battery (plus basically beta testing a barely functional online). Already got my share of MK on the Wii U (which in hindsight I should have just kept to play zelda on too). I don't have too much buyers remose because the popularity of the system means it's not going to get killed off like the Wii U did but I sure wish I waited right now.
zenspider
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family_guy
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In the home console area, I don't feel like we got much more than a Wii U. On paper it certainly is more powerful, but the games so far aren't really outshining anything on the Wii U other than in resolution. I think Zelda looks pretty rough. You'd think they could have some anti-aliasing on the Switch version.
Jaded Alyx
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XenoBLADE not Xenogears
Omnistalgic
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Side bar...
Screw Mario mart and blue shells hitting you at the end of a race!!!!
Arghhh...
Screw Mario mart and blue shells hitting you at the end of a race!!!!
Arghhh...
CharminUltra
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I don't mean to shit on the Vita because it was a nice piece of kit, but I really hope Switch's library is nothing remotely like it. Blech.
Personally, I'm hoping for a combination of DS, 3DS, and PSP (which I liked waaaaay more than the Vita.) I'm actually surprised I don't see more PSP fanatics around.
Personally, I'm hoping for a combination of DS, 3DS, and PSP (which I liked waaaaay more than the Vita.) I'm actually surprised I don't see more PSP fanatics around.
believe it or not, Nintendo has added value to the those games by including them on the Switch and giving the owners the option of playing portable versions of the same game. It's not strange it's earned.
I must say I feel preeeettty vindicated right now for being part of a group of like ten GAFfers tops who said all through the January doom and DOA threads that, actually the use cases presented by Nintendo don't seem ridiculous at all but really something I and other people would use, and that multiplayer on the go would be its viral killer app that could make it do Wii numbers.
Okay that last bit is really premature but still.
Okay that last bit is really premature but still.
That said, I hadn't expected word of mouth to do this complete 180, I think not even the biggest fanboy did.
But I really feel that we're in an iPad situation here. And that stationary console gaming will go the same way as stationary desktop gaming. For a niche enthusiast group. People much prefer ubiquitous solutions for gaming. Maybe the whole cost thing of mobile games is slightly overblown. It's just that they're more convenient.
I hate myself that I haven't turned on my PS4 in two months, even though it had a ridiculously good Q1 and I bought a number of those games which are now part of my unfinished backlog. But here we are.
But I really feel that we're in an iPad situation here. And that stationary console gaming will go the same way as stationary desktop gaming. For a niche enthusiast group. People much prefer ubiquitous solutions for gaming. Maybe the whole cost thing of mobile games is slightly overblown. It's just that they're more convenient.
I hate myself that I haven't turned on my PS4 in two months, even though it had a ridiculously good Q1 and I bought a number of those games which are now part of my unfinished backlog. But here we are.
I wish I could enjoy mine more than what I currently do. I'm having a blast with MK8D (first time playing it) and I love how snappy and seamless the transition between TV and handheld mode is, but the left joycon issue is completely souring my experience. It's currently being repaired by Nintendo, but apparently that doesn't guarantee its proper functioning so let's see.
It would also be nice if it were more than a MK8 machine (not really enjoying Zelda all that much), but the first year releases seem promising enough.
It would also be nice if it were more than a MK8 machine (not really enjoying Zelda all that much), but the first year releases seem promising enough.
mavericktopgun
Member
A friend of mine bought a Switch with Zelda.
His last Nintendo System was a NES!!!
He saw me playing BotW and he was so amazed that he had to get one lol
His last Nintendo System was a NES!!!
He saw me playing BotW and he was so amazed that he had to get one lol
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
So, record breaking profits while people continue to claim its in decline?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11116/nvidia-reports-q4-2017-and-fiscal-2017-results-record-revenue
Even though I helped add to those gaming laptop numbers this is so wrong. Steam surveys alone verify that desktops are here to stay and after MS, Sony and 3rd parties made console gaming feel more and more like PC gaming desktop parts sales have consistently grown year over year. Desktop gaming pcs are nichey but we still haven't seen the growth rate flatten out yet so it could go from niche to uncommon during the next decade.
Shil Pencer
Member
I think there are a ton of people with blinders on. I own a Switch with Zelda and Mario kart and i am extremely worried on how Nintendo is going to handle multiplayer on multiple switches. I imagined that it would be easy to have 6 people in a room with 6 switches and 6 copies of mario kart to just jump in a room and start playing each other.....i was wrong....very very wrong
Edit: I was an idiot and after research now i know it works how i imagined. ignore me
Edit: I was an idiot and after research now i know it works how i imagined. ignore me
Jaded Alyx
Member
What's the problem?