Would you prefer Switch be higher priced with more power, or cheaper with less power?
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NoblesseOblige
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Higher cost with more power - for all I care they can go ahead and lose the portability aspect as well if it helps.
Saint Gregory
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I think the price is the most important to it's success but I wouldn't mind paying more for more power. If it's priced too high though it won't matter what PS4/XB1 games it can play because the mass market will ignore it.
Higher priced with more power since I don't mind spending an additional $100 for the system I'm going to invest probably 5 years into to be significantly better. Also, I'd like for the economy to be wonderful so that everyone who wants one can still get one at the higher price point, so that it still penetrates the market well and lots of third parties get on board. You know, as long as we're making wishes.
Pops Maellard
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I'd pay iPad Pro prices for a Switch that was as close to current gen as possible while running without the base station.
That said, I want the general population to buy this thing so games are made, so like $250-300 and super underpowered is probably the sweet spot.
That said, I want the general population to buy this thing so games are made, so like $250-300 and super underpowered is probably the sweet spot.
calc84maniac
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Yes, this. Otherwise it just goes the way of Wii U.
I'm not expecting it to be as powerful as Xbox One (except maybe the CPU), but powerful enough to get ports would be a good thing. And developers have indicated that the Switch is great to port to. Moreso than power, supported APIs and engines are key, and Nvidia is looking to be a great help in that regard.
I'm expecting $299, but a little more might not hurt.
Depends on how much stronger and the price.
But I feel like it'd be worth making damn sure it had 8 GB of Ram even if somewhat under powered because that will likely hold things back more than anything else from it getting PS4/XB1 stuff. The end all/be all it isn't, but having the same space to store data probably could make or break whether it receives some games.
But I feel like it'd be worth making damn sure it had 8 GB of Ram even if somewhat under powered because that will likely hold things back more than anything else from it getting PS4/XB1 stuff. The end all/be all it isn't, but having the same space to store data probably could make or break whether it receives some games.
NoblesseOblige
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Higher price and less power!
Solid SOAP
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Middle ground. $300-400 tops and be able to play most PS4/XB1 ports, perhaps not performing the best of the bunch
I can see $300-350 price range as a realistic estimate. Maybe $300 with just the console and $350 for the console plus a pro controller or packed in with Zelda.
I can see $300-350 price range as a realistic estimate. Maybe $300 with just the console and $350 for the console plus a pro controller or packed in with Zelda.
Iced Arcade
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Cheap and relatively powerful with a unique experience instead of remasters and rehashes like the other 2
I mean, they went ARM when everyone else is x86 so that's already a negative, but going higher than 299 means they won't have a user base to warrant any effort.
It's going to look fine with the power it has now. I just hope for not abysmal battery life and not terrible screen quality
I'm rich, just make the most powerful portable device ever, Nintendo, I'll pay whatever you ask.
They NEED to compete on power if they want third party support. RDR2 is coming next year, even missing just that would put Nintendo in a position they don't want to be in. No one can afford two consoles at a time anymore. Well, except me.
They NEED to compete on power if they want third party support. RDR2 is coming next year, even missing just that would put Nintendo in a position they don't want to be in. No one can afford two consoles at a time anymore. Well, except me.
Not sure why people think more than $300 isn't a mainstream price. The PS3 debuted at $600, then dropped to $400 and sold 80 million of them. PS4 started at $400 and sold 40 million so far. If the Switch is Nintendo's return to serious console gaming, is a great portable, and offers great home console play, and has 3rd party support, $400 shouldn't be a tough sell.
AnimaOnline
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Cheaper with less. Nintendo does well at making you forget their consoles are the least powerful on the market. So long as it has a lot of fun games then I'll be happy saving a bit of cash for a cheaper machine.
Final Verdict
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Honestly if it can run 3rd party games at 720p that would be amazing.
Being able to play console games on the go would be a big selling point if they can get a lot of support from 3rd party.
I don't feel like it has to be more powerful than the X1/PS4 or compete with the mid gen upgrades either, just be able to play the same games and on the go.
Battery does have to be really good though. Six hours would be sweet spot I feel.
As far as price goes, I would like to see 299
Being able to play console games on the go would be a big selling point if they can get a lot of support from 3rd party.
I don't feel like it has to be more powerful than the X1/PS4 or compete with the mid gen upgrades either, just be able to play the same games and on the go.
Battery does have to be really good though. Six hours would be sweet spot I feel.
As far as price goes, I would like to see 299
PantherLotus
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Lot of people are missing exactly this. If you want something competing with XB1 in your hands, you're talking $599 minimum.
7DollarHagane
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I'm considering it to be a 3ds follow-up so $200 with slightly better than WiiU visuals will be just fine.
I don't expect 3rd parties to do much with it so I think they focus on indie games and Nintendo titles.
I don't expect 3rd parties to do much with it so I think they focus on indie games and Nintendo titles.
Douche McBaggins The 3rd
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Price. 199-249 is the sweet spot for Nintendo. They never competed on power but competed on games. Want that sweet sweet candy but not at 399. That's actual console territory.
WiiRevolution1
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As cheap as they can make it. The cheaper it is, the more games I can buy.
Stumpokapow
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I'd prefer both cheap and powerful and I feel like Nintendo needs my sale more than I need their console so there's not really any reason I should compromise. I haven't bought a PS4 or Xbox One yet for the same reason.
Langdon Alger
Banned
Higher price, more power.
LordKasual
Banned
It's handheld. So every compromise you make just comes with more downsides.
The stronger it is, the more expensive it is, the bigger it has to be, the less battery life it has, the less portable it is.
The weaker it is, the less expensive it is, the smaller it can be, the more battery life it can have, but the less capable and versatile it is.
The stronger it is, the more expensive it is, the bigger it has to be, the less battery life it has, the less portable it is.
The weaker it is, the less expensive it is, the smaller it can be, the more battery life it can have, but the less capable and versatile it is.
NoPiece
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Nvidia Shield 1.1
I'd take more power and higher price, but to be a mass market success, they should go low price. $199 and it will be a hit. More power won't help sales as much as low price.
IdreamofHIME
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I'm not poor, so give me more power.
...but kids don't have high budgets and Nintendo ain't gonna want to cut off that audience cold turkey.
...but kids don't have high budgets and Nintendo ain't gonna want to cut off that audience cold turkey.
Cute Dragon Here
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If they can keep it 300 or under while still being fast enough I'll be extremely happy coming from a 3DS.
Though I think it probably wouldn't hurt for them to offer a noticeably faster version of it down the line for those with either more money or as part of tech advancements.
Though I think it probably wouldn't hurt for them to offer a noticeably faster version of it down the line for those with either more money or as part of tech advancements.
This is nVidia Shield portable, tablet, and TV bundled into one pack.
Cheaper with less power. 1080p / 60 FPS as standard in all games would be great, but it's okay if Nintendo doesn't quite have the tech there yet. I can wait. If they could get the NS to $200 I'd be so stoked. I want to see this thing get popular and pump some blood into local multiplayer.
Priced lower without the exorbitant cost of the tablet/awkward baby controllers that I'll never use. Just give me a box with a satisfactory controller that plays Nintendo games and the occasional third party gem on my TV and I'll be all over it. It doesn't even have to be on par with PS4/XB1 power wise since I don't need it to get the same multiplats.
-Mutsukki-
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Nintendo shouldn't compete with power, what they have now seems good enough. I'd rather it be affordable and can have easy, even if downgraded, ports.
Edit: Some people's price range on this thread are really delusional
Edit: Some people's price range on this thread are really delusional
Devilgunman
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Cheap price, low spec and great battery. Third party will never flood Nintendo console regardless of what power Nintendo pack in the machine so why bother. They should just put WiiU hardware in the handheld and just copy what Neo Geo X did
Just a proper handheld in a TV out doc. That's all I need. Not a tablet with stupidly tiny detachable controllers gimmick and shitty battery life.
Just a proper handheld in a TV out doc. That's all I need. Not a tablet with stupidly tiny detachable controllers gimmick and shitty battery life.
If Nintendo isn't willing to be aggressive and sell the Switch at a loss they will fail. I think we can all agree that the Switch does not have the broad appeal of the Wii. They are targeting the core and need to do everything in their power to sell the shit out of this system. That means keeping the price as low as possible and if they have to eat a small loss to hit $249 or lower they'll make that up with the almost assured sales of a first party title or two.
Goose_Se7en
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I want it to be higher priced and have more power on par with PS4 and XB1 and not necessarily because I'm a graphics person or anything.
I'm of the thought that should Nintendo continue to isolate 3rd parties by not giving them the proper canvas to develop their titles then the Switch just like the Wii U is doomed to fail.
3rd party support is going to be very important and the Switch needs to have those AAA experiences that Xbox, PS4 and PC players get year in and year out. The CoDs, the Battlefields, the FIFAs, the Maddens, the AssCreeds along with Nintendo's excellent 1st party output.
The Switch needs to be the "one" console many gamers want to have if they're only capable of having one console in their household. Not the "in addition to" console like the Wii and Wii U were. Now some will say "dude Wii had 3rd party support" and that is true but so much of it was shovelware and/or gimped versions of PS3/X360 games.
I'd totally welcome a $399 console if graphically it was on par with XB1 or PS4, and it Switches...shit doubly sold.
I'm of the thought that should Nintendo continue to isolate 3rd parties by not giving them the proper canvas to develop their titles then the Switch just like the Wii U is doomed to fail.
3rd party support is going to be very important and the Switch needs to have those AAA experiences that Xbox, PS4 and PC players get year in and year out. The CoDs, the Battlefields, the FIFAs, the Maddens, the AssCreeds along with Nintendo's excellent 1st party output.
The Switch needs to be the "one" console many gamers want to have if they're only capable of having one console in their household. Not the "in addition to" console like the Wii and Wii U were. Now some will say "dude Wii had 3rd party support" and that is true but so much of it was shovelware and/or gimped versions of PS3/X360 games.
I'd totally welcome a $399 console if graphically it was on par with XB1 or PS4, and it Switches...shit doubly sold.
Too late to choose. IT's an Nvidia chip in there. IT's not getting PS4/X1 ports.
Doubt they can even make a handheld today with PS4 power let alone price it at $399. Sony would have done that already. Also talk about horrible battery life.
When Nintendo talks about 3rd party support they mean everything but western AAA 3rd party support.
Doubt they can even make a handheld today with PS4 power let alone price it at $399. Sony would have done that already. Also talk about horrible battery life.
When Nintendo talks about 3rd party support they mean everything but western AAA 3rd party support.
You can plug an Nvidia shield tablet into a TV with an HDMI cable.
Let's not oversell this
NinjamicWZ
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Cheaper with more power.
I'm not sure what you're complaining about here. How is the Switch not a proper handheld with a TV dock? Do the joycons offend you that much?
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