Nintendo Switch Announced

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's the handheld/console in one. Uses real controllers, or clipped to the side, or has a stand so you can have the controller seperate in portable form. Fucking awesome.

Shown: Zelda
Skyrim Remastered
NBA
New Mario
Mario Kart with King Boo and double stacked items
Splatoon

Coming March 2017.

https://youtu.be/f5uik5fgIaI

[Sepholio]

WTF its a fucking psp. You've been able to plug those into TVs for years. How is this exactly innovative?

This is the first nintendo console in history that I will not purchase. I'm done.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

WTF its a fucking psp. You've been able to plug those into TVs for years. How is this exactly innovative?

This is the first nintendo console in history that I will not purchase. I'm done.

I don't understand? It's more powerful than the Wii U and it gives you choices. Totally baffeled by that reaction. How are PC's or consoles innovative? And why is that an issue?

[Droford]

The dock looks like it will scratch the screen..stupid

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The dock looks like it will scratch the screen..stupid

I mean, it's quite obviously not going to. As bad as some of Nintendo decisions are, they're never stupid in design.

[Big Vic]

This pisses me off SO MUCH!

[Big Vic]

nah jk

[Droford]

I don't think portable gaming on what amounts to a 7 inch (?) tablet will be that popular.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's confirmed that it is using a custom NVidia processor.

I don't think portable gaming on what amounts to a 7 inch (?) tablet will be that popular.

Dunno, iPad games are. And if not, just leave it in the dock.

[Sepholio]

I don't understand? It's more powerful than the Wii U and it gives you choices. Totally baffeled by that reaction. How are PC's or consoles innovative? And why is that an issue?

They aren't innovative per se. But they destroy anything Nintendo has made in years because they push way more power. Nintendo relies on innovation. Wii and WiiU completely relied on it due to their inferior hardware.

Now we get a weak system with no innovation. It's going to flop just like the WiiU did.

[Big Vic]

It seems cool but I'd be more excited if I still played games.

[Big Vic]

Is it small enough to be considered a handheld? Can I fit it in my pocket?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They aren't innovative per se. But they destroy anything Nintendo has made in years because they push way more power. Nintendo relies on innovation. Wii and WiiU completely relied on it due to their inferior hardware.

Now we get a weak system with no innovation. It's going to flop just like the WiiU did.

Eh, it's at least around an XB1 and has Nintendo games. Like until either MS or Sony give me anything that touches Mario, Smash, Pokemon, Zelda or Mario Kart in those genres, it's always going to be a great companion console.

Now I just don't need to buy a home console and a handheld, it's all in one and much more powerful than another clamshell handheld could be. That's fucking sweet to me. It's a massive leap for their portable platfoem which is the most exciting part for me.

[Sepholio]

LOL you said Pokemans.

[Cool King]

It's pretty cool.

I'm pretty sure I'll be buying it and I'm looking forward to finding out more information on it.

[Tom Guycott]

Fuck this reveal trailer. I don't want to be sold on "cool factor" or clicking noises.

Need intel on shit like undocked battery life, actual confirme launch titles (not the superimposed shit to show people playing a game, game format (carts? Discs? Hybrids? Download only?)

Do like the "big boy" controller, though. Looks like the 360 gamepad had sex with a Wavebird, and they made an attractive offspring that would actually be comfortable and intuitive to hold and use. Docking those paddle things to a pad for that sort-of controllerseems a bit wonky and/or pointless though.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Carts. It shows people using carts.

It comes out in March. There's plenty of time for all that. They just wanted to confirm the core concept before the investors meeting. They apparently wanted to do a full reveal last month, but Mario wasn't where they wanted it before doing a full show off.

[Destor]

Where do I pre-order?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Where do I pre-order?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LTHP2ZK

Not yet, but SOON

[Destor]

ADDED TO MY WISH LIST

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Was there a Mario Adventure game like Galaxy for the 3DS?

[Poit]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LTHP2ZK

Not yet, but SOON

Will the Amazon Prime discount for video game preorders apply to this, or does that not work on consoles?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Was there a Mario Adventure game like Galaxy for the 3DS?

Not really. There was a Mario 3D Land, which is like a smaller 3D World.

Will the Amazon Prime discount for video game preorders apply to this, or does that not work on consoles?

I think that specifically works on software only.

[Poit]

I think that specifically works on software only.

It works on amiibo, so it's not just software.

[Ruien]

So is this the NX thing? I want this for Zelda since the Wii U never gave me a new game. I don't need the WII U for this right? Probably going 5o buy it since Nintendo still rocks.

[Kalyx triaD]

So let's talk about the death of the 3DS...

[Emperor Smeat]

Found it really interesting EA was among the list of companies working on Switch games considering the feud they had with Nintendo over the Wii U. Just getting sports games from them would already be a huge improvement for Nintendo.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So let's talk about the death of the 3DS...

There's allegedly another year of software yet. Think the Wii U only has the cross-gen Zelda and that's it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It works on amiibo, so it's not just software.

Huh. Our much shittier offer of a £2 voucher on pre orders doesn't work with Amiibo.

[Fignuts]

Looks pretty sexy to me.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The rumours for months have been ports of Smash Wii U, Mario Kart and Splatoon for launch window, so I'm glad this confirms some of it. But both Splatoon and MK look different enough that there's at least some changes to make them different, which is good, because they'll probably want full price again.

Hoping there are more Wii U classics too. Not for me, but I know a lot of people who will be interested in this who never got a Wii U.

[Emperor Smeat]

While it was shown during the debut trailer, Bethesda is currently not confirming Skyrim Remastered will be getting released for the Switch. Although they did confirm they are currently working on Switch games.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/skyrim-not-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-despite-a/1100-6444660/

[Lock Jaw]

It seems cool but I'd be more excited if I still played games.

This

Seems PrettyCool, but I don't really play games anymore, and can't seem to get back into them no matter how hard I try/want to.......

[Locke]

I lost interest in handhelds when I was about 15 and most of Nintendo's focus since then has been pushing the handheld. I'm sure I'll get this a year or two after its release but I'm not that stoked

[Wishbone]

If the rumors about a main series Pokemon game developed by Gamefreak coming to this thing are true then I'll be picking it up for sure first chance I get. Any word on the price tag?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I lost interest in handhelds when I was about 15 and most of Nintendo's focus since then has been pushing the handheld. I'm sure I'll get this a year or two after its release but I'm not that stoked

They're calling this a home console. Realistically, merging the two is the best thing because Nintendo's output won't be split so you'll get the big console experiences and...

If the rumors about a main series Pokemon game developed by Gamefreak coming to this thing are true then I'll be picking it up for sure first chance I get. Any word on the price tag?

Stuff like Pokemon. I'm guessing next years will still be 3DS, but after that it's Switch or nothing.
Nothing concrete on price, but most sources guess $300 or under.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

While it was shown during the debut trailer, Bethesda is currently not confirming Skyrim Remastered will be getting released for the Switch. Although they did confirm they are currently working on Switch games.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/skyrim-not-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-despite-a/1100-6444660/

In other words, "please don't wait until March, but Skyrim Remastered at launch and double dip!"

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo announced physical 3DS and Wii U games will not be compatible for the Switch but digital games could end up being made compatible during the Switch's life.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-is-not-backwards-compatible-with-p/1100-6444706/


Blizzard debunking rumors of them currently working on a Hearthstone port for the Switch after saying they only used the official Hearthstone Twitter account to make a meme joke based on recent a teaser image involving Mario and the NX announcement.
https://www.destructoid.com/no-hearthstone-is-not-coming-to-the-nintendo-switch-394781.phtml

[Simple Fan]

Looks cool. I'm not big into gaming either. Still play the PS2 from time to time. Having good sports games for Nintendo like NBA 2K and Madden would be great in my opinion. Feel like this can at least compete with XBox and PlayStation better than the Wii did.

[Destor]

Looks cool. I'm not big into gaming either. Still play the PS2 from time to time. Having good sports games for Nintendo like NBA 2K and Madden would be great in my opinion. Feel like this can at least compete with XBox and PlayStation better than the Wii did.

The Wii outsold them

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

still? Xbox360 was around for a good chunk of time.

[Destor]

Wii sold over 100mil. PS3 and 360 sold approx 84mil

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yup. Still. PS3 even ended up outselling the 360 due to MS not being able to get popularity in large parts of Europe and Asia.

[Simple Fan]

Eh Wii always seemed like the worst out of the three to me. I'm sure they sold well for the family factor. Weren't they cheaper also? I never moved on from the PS2 so it doesn't matter to me either way. I won't buy this console but it looks better than anything Nintendo has done since N64.

[Destor]

Eh Wii always seemed like the worst out of the three to me. I'm sure they sold well for the family factor. Weren't they cheaper also? I never moved on from the PS2 so it doesn't matter to me either way. I won't buy this console but it looks better than anything Nintendo has done since N64.

I would club you with my gamecube if i could. It would be easy. It has a handle.

[slik]

looks really cool

[#BROKEN Hasney]

There's a hype for this that I haven't seen in some time. Like the Wii U being non-existent has helped to the point where people are looking at it like "Woah, I've not used Nintendo since the Wii!".

Unfortunately, Nintendo have already announced they're going to kill noff the hype by saying they're not going to talk about it more until 2017....

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The Switch trailer on YouTube has already suprassed the lifetime views of the 2011 Wii U trailer with 11.6million views.

[Destor]

I think less is more here. Famine can be a big motivater for consumers. 3 months of marketing leading to launch is plenty

[Ruien]

So going to buy this. How do you not want to play every Mario game ever? Zelda coming at the release. Yum.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I think less is more here. Famine can be a big motivater for consumers. 3 months of marketing leading to launch is plenty

Yeah, I'm with you on that generally, but there's a reason tech gets announced and then its out in stores next week. It's hard to get this initial bump back.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

So going to buy this. How do you not want to play every Mario game ever? Zelda coming at the release. Yum.

I got a wii almost just for super mario galaxy. Somebody get me a real Mario Game and I will conaider it.

[Ruien]

What do you consider a real Mario game? Mario 3D for the Wii U was epic. Galaxy was also amazing. I will always enjoy the 2D games the most though.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

A short list off the top of my head.

Super Mario Brothers
Super Mario Lost Levels
Super Mario Brothers 2.
Super Mario 3.
Super Mario World.
Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Mario Maker since you can make levels of most of the others listed.

-Side scrolling or 3D Adventure.
-Story
-Stars Mario (or Mario and Luigi)
-1 Player (or two taking turns after defeat)
-Not an Activity Game. (No Karts, Smashing, Golfing, Olympics, Ghostbusting*, Tennis, Party)

*Luigi's Mansion is debatable. Not sure how I feel about it on the list.

I'm also going by fact that I asked if there was any real Mario Games on the WiiU. 3D seems to fit the general parameters.

[Destor]

I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I really hope they do one with a good battle system again. Just finished Colour Splash and it's brilliantly written, but the combat is so shit.

[Destor]

Just take what they did in 1000 year door and do it all over again...that's all i want

[Locke]

A short list off the top of my head.

Super Mario Brothers
Super Mario Lost Levels
Super Mario Brothers 2.
Super Mario 3.
Super Mario World.
Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Mario Maker since you can make levels of most of the others listed.

-Side scrolling or 3D Adventure.
-Story
-Stars Mario (or Mario and Luigi)
-1 Player (or two taking turns after defeat)
-Not an Activity Game. (No Karts, Smashing, Golfing, Olympics, Ghostbusting*, Tennis, Party)

*Luigi's Mansion is debatable. Not sure how I feel about it on the list.

I'm also going by fact that I asked if there was any real Mario Games on the WiiU. 3D seems to fit the general parameters.have you ever played New Super Mario Bros... there is one on the Wii and Wii U... Super Mario 3D World on Wii U is just as good as the Galaxy games also... what in the holy hell are you talking about... Lost Levels is less of a real Mario game than any of those... you also listed Super Mario Bros 2 which is literally a completely different unrelated to the mario series game with some sprites and text changed

[Locke]

I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life
I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

[Destor]

have you ever played New Super Mario Bros... there is one on the Wii and Wii U... Super Mario 3D World on Wii U is just as good as the Galaxy games also... what in the holy hell are you talking about... Lost Levels is less of a real Mario game than any of those... you also listed Super Mario Bros 2 which is literally a completely different unrelated to the mario series game with some sprites and text changed

Lost levels is literally Mario 2 (JPN) how does it not count?

[Destor]

I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

Paper Mario is solid. 1000YD = top 5 fav GC games

[Locke]

Lost levels is literally Mario 2 (JPN) how does it not count?
It's just the same "engine" but designed by some shithead who wanted to piss people off...

[Destor]

It's just the same "engine" but designed by some shithead who wanted to piss people off...

...but it's literally mario 2 in japan. Came out a year after the original

[Shadow]

Launch day buy for me. No question .

[Curtis]

Looks intriguing but Nintendo is basically killing it's 3DS line of consoles with this. Why would anyone buy a 3DS when they can buy this and have even more functions with them.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

A new console this early is pretty much a call of defeat. They have to over impress to get back people.

[Ruien]

Looks intriguing but Nintendo is basically killing it's 3DS line of consoles with this. Why would anyone buy a 3DS when they can buy this and have even more functions with them.

Isn't that the point?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Isn't that the point?

Yup. 3DS probably has another year of games in it, but the idea here is that if 3rd party support dries up again and Nintendo is the only main player developing games for the console, its all hands on one platform instead of two.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Isn't that the point?

No. Handhelds are Nintedo's best sellers. Not sure it's a good idea to kill a moneymaker.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

No. Handhelds are Nintedo's best sellers. Not sure it's a good idea to kill a moneymaker.

3DS did really poorly outside of Japan. Mobile has taken that market.

[Emperor Smeat]

Big reason why Nintendo finally got around to making mobile games since they no longer had the advantage over the constant bugging by investors to rush into the market.

[Big Vic]

I feel like a lot of older people bought the wii system but never bought any games

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I feel like a lot of older people bought the wii system but never bought any games

At least half of them bought something. If Wii Sports sold 82.78 million (and wasn't always the pack in game), Mario Kart Wii sold 36.38 million, Wii Sports Resort sold 32.8 million, New Super Mario Wii sold 29.32 million and Wii Play sold 28.02 million. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of all time on a single format are NIntendo games and 5 of those are Wii games.

[Destor]

People discredit the Wii (and Nintendo) just because Bro's dont play it

[Big Vic]

At least half of them bought something. If Wii Sports sold 82.78 million (and wasn't always the pack in game), Mario Kart Wii sold 36.38 million, Wii Sports Resort sold 32.8 million, New Super Mario Wii sold 29.32 million and Wii Play sold 28.02 million. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of all time on a single format are NIntendo games and 5 of those are Wii games.

My uncle hats it and only has Wii Sports and Wii Fit.

[Shadow]

They're not killing the 3DS line I can assure you. It still prints money for Nintendo. This is simply a different system and may end up killing the 3DS like the Gameboy line but not for another 2-4 years after the launch of the Switch.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They're not killing the 3DS line I can assure you. It still prints money for Nintendo. This is simply a different system and may end up killing the 3DS like the Gameboy line but not for another 2-4 years after the launch of the Switch.

You won't see a 3DS game in holiday 2018 from Nintendo, apart from maybe Pokemon because GameFreak are always late to the party. It's not printing money, it's selling slowly even in Japan now.

Only way of happens is if the Switch bombs harder than the Wii U. This is what they have to do mostly because 3DS didn't live up to sales expectations.

[Poit]

I need more Paper Mario RPGs in my life

I just picked up original Paper Mario again... can't hold my attention. I loved Super Mario RPG though

Isn't Square Enix confirmed as a third party developer for the Switch?

My outside hope is something like a Super Mario RPG 2.

[Destor]

Isn't Square Enix confirmed as a third party developer for the Switch?

My outside hope is something like a Super Mario RPG 2.

Square getting back to its JRPG roots would make my soooooo much better

[Kalyx triaD]

Switch will be higher price then a 3DS but if its portability works as advertised then whatever excuse for 3DS exclusives wither away by sheer common sense. There would be no reason to not have a Pokemon game down the line for Switch, outside from some absurd spin control nobody will accept.

Switch's success is the end of Nintendo's console/portable parity mark my words. Even the rumors way back talked about Nintendo wanting to merge these fields.

And that's not even mentioning nuclear options I know Nintendo has like a Pokemon MMO or a Super Mario 'Universe' (Maker + Galaxy + 3D World multiplayer = $billions). The year Nintendo legit under performs they dick slap us with megatons until they get comfortable and do weird shit again. That has been the cycle for years.

[Ruien]

I doubt it would ever happen but a Pokemon MMO would be insane. Look how insanely popular Pokemon Go is/was.

[Destor]

I doubt it would ever happen but a Pokemon MMO would be insane. Look how insanely popular Pokemon Go is/was.
was

[Sepholio]

I just wish it was more powerful. The fact that wiiu was designed to compete with ps3 and 360 is what killed it. It needed to be closer to ps4 and one. And now this is going to get smashed by pro and scorpio. I fear another cycle of minimal 3rd party support.

[Destor]

I just wish it was more powerful. The fact that wiiu was designed to compete with ps3 and 360 is what killed it. It needed to be closer to ps4 and one. And now this is going to get smashed by pro and scorpio. I fear another cycle of minimal 3rd party support.
the damande is so low for pro and scorpio that I dont think it matters tbh

[Sepholio]

demand will only go up from here though with the rise of HDR and 4K.

[Sepholio]

I would be hyped for the Switch if it was 4k, even if it was only upscaling to 4k and not native.

[Destor]

demand will only go up from here though with the rise of HDR and 4K.
I dont think demand will increase all that much until such a time that titles become exclusive for one or the other. At which point NSwith NeoPlatinumGraphite can come out.

[Sepholio]

I dunno, 4k is awfully pretty. Consoles that can take advantage of it are cheaper than PCs. Hot Shiny Newness is a big drawing factor to idiots in the market, myself included.

[Destor]

4k will move some units, I'm just not convinced it will move enough numbers that it will limit not 4k anytime in the next 5-7 years.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I mean, people bought the Wii in droves and it didn't even support HD.

4k and HDR don't seem to be big deals yet, its not going to hurt the launch. There were rumours that 4k will be supported for Netflix and shit too, so 4k output is possible.

I mean, I'm getting a PS4 Pro, but I'm not getting a 4k TV in the next 5 years. Power up my VR.

[Emperor Smeat]

Unlike the Wii U, Nintendo won't be selling the Switch at a loss although at the moment haven't committed to a final price for the console according to a Wall Street Journal source with direct ties to the company.

Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki, who has long since had a direct line in on Nintendo, is stating that the company "won't make a loss" selling the Nintendo Switch, but it's "also listening to what consumers expect...when setting price."

For some reference the Wii U was the first console Nintendo sold at a loss for launch. Similar to the PS4's launch, only needed the purchase of 1 game for Nintendo to break even for each console sold.

https://www.destructoid.com/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-nintendo-switch--395716.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Full presentation is happening January 12th.

[Droford]

Unlike the Wii U, Nintendo won't be selling the Switch at a loss although at the moment haven't committed to a final price for the console according to a Wall Street Journal source with direct ties to the company.



For some reference the Wii U was the first console Nintendo sold at a loss for launch. Similar to the PS4's launch, only needed the purchase of 1 game for Nintendo to break even for each console sold.

https://www.destructoid.com/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-nintendo-switch--395716.phtml

If its not at a loss i cant see it being less than $299 obviously but they cant really go much higher either

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If its not at a loss i cant see it being less than $299 obviously but they cant really go much higher either

Why not? The Pixel C is around that price being sold at a profit and based on the same chip set, but the Pixel C has better specs like the screen.

[Droford]

Seems overkill to have the chipset for a pixel c thatdoes 2560x1800 when it only does 720p in portable mode.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Seems overkill to have the chipset for a pixel c thatdoes 2560x1800 when it only does 720p in portable mode.

That's not how that works. They can use that power for other effects instead of resolution on a lower res screen.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-10-27-nintendo-switch-has-a-6-2-multi-touch-screen

A number of sources, including those who informed me of the Switch's design and detachable controllers back in July, have all confirmed other capabilities which Nintendo is currently keeping quiet.

Let's start with the Nintendo Switch's screen. It is 6.2" in size, 720p and - for the first time in any Nintendo device - boasts a capacitive multi-touch screen.

(Both 3DS and Wii U featured resistive touchscreens, reliant on pressure and less precise. They were also single-touch only.)

So, how will the touchscreen work when the Switch is docked? While connected to your TV the Switch itself is out of reach - you play either with both JoyCon controllers attached to the system's grip or with a Pro Controller. The Switch's touchscreen is almost entirely obscured within the console's dock.

The answer may lie hidden in the right-hand JoyCon, which houses a short-range IR sensor in its base. This could be used to point at the TV to replicate basic touchscreen functionality, picked up by a corresponding IR sensor in the Switch's dock.

This is a good compromise. Use the touch for selections but don't make it a mandatory part of controls. But something like Mario Maker could benefit from this.

[Emperor Smeat]

The stuff about the screen makes sense considering Nintendo did tease at the idea of making digital 3DS and Wii U compatible for the Switch at some point. Some of those games made use of touch controls so it would make sense the Switch screen had some form of it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, and a Mario Maker port has been rumoured since the start alongside MK, Splaoon and Smash.
Other report today says it uses a USB Type-C port to charge, which would be fantastic. Current prototype charge from the bottom though, so can't be used at the same time as the kickstand. Hopefully they sort that out.

[Kalyx triaD]

The video had splatoon being played on the competitive controller. I could see them removing the spawn screen touch thing. Khuntry's gamepad broke and it rendered Maker and Splatoon dead. They need to offer more ways to make these games work.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Totally. Like, you should be able to make Mario Maker levels on Pro pad. Sure, that would be the worst way to do it, but the lack of options on the Wii U sometimes was infuriating, especially if something broke.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo not ruling out VR support for the Switch according to president Tatsumi Kimishima although wouldn't happen any time soon since they feel VR tech at the moment doesn't fit with the type of games they like or would make.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-wont-discontinue-3ds-talks-switch-vr-poss/1100-6444935

[Emperor Smeat]

Being speculated/rumored Nintendo gave Nvidia a lot of control over the development of the Switch in regards to manufacturing and designs unlike how past consoles were handled.

Nvidia themselves revealed they have been working on the Switch for around two years and teased at having similar roles for future Nintendo consoles at least for the next two decades.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1312746

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Today’s report, backed up by one previously used source and one new source who I have vetted thoroughly, is that UK specialist gaming retail chain GAME has been informed of the Nintendo Switch’s wholesale price to retailers, and is planning on selling their basic SKU of the system in stores for £199.99.

It is important to note this is not a Nintendo set RRP, as in the UK manufacturers are not allowed to set RRP prices for consoles. However, it is safe to assume this gives us a solid indication of the price the system will sell at nationwide.

We have also learned that a separate SKU featuring more internal storage and a packed in game is planned to sell at £249.99. We have heard rumours as to what this pack in game is, but we currently have only one source on this information so we are unwilling to talk about that pack in title at this time.

Both our sources have told us that additional Switch Pro Controllers are expected to sell at launch for £39.99 at GAME.

Lastly, we have been told that Nintendo is planning for the Switch to be close to direct conversion price comparable across regions, which we have been told is tied into their push for the system to be region free. This would in theory put the USA price of the system at approximately $249.99 and $299.99 (This is based off conversions, not any insider information).

http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/11/report-uk-retailer-game-to-price-nintendo-switch-from-199-99/

That would be an awesome price point.

[Kalyx triaD]

So we're all getting one.

[Destor]

Fuck it at that price I'll buy two

[Shadow]

Nintendo is pricing this in such a way that it'll get in as many homes as possible.

Ironbite-awesome.

[Emperor Smeat]

Price-wise, would be about the same to the Wii U's launch in the US based on those estimates but the big advantage of extra controllers being a lot cheaper to buy. Same for Switch games being cheaper by around $10 if those game price estimates stay the same here.

[Kalyx triaD]

A rare case of a console reveal where everything so far sounds great.

[Sepholio]

Well if it's that price range I might get one after all.

In response to whoever said the charge plug is blocked when the kickstand is in use I have an idea for that. They should split it into 2 kickstands spaced further out to the sides. Removes charge port obstruction and adds stability at same time.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Price-wise, would be about the same to the Wii U's launch in the US based on those estimates but the big advantage of extra controllers being a lot cheaper to buy. Same for Switch games being cheaper by around $10 if those game price estimates stay the same here.

Nah, Wii U was $300 & $350 at launch. The only reason I got one was due to an Amazon price fuck up pre-launch which made it £250.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

From EA:

“In terms of Nintendo, in their announcement they announced that we’ll be supporting with a game or two on that new platform. We haven’t yet announced what game, but you should assume that it’s one of our bigger games we’ve been involved with.”

“We’re excited for Nintendo, it’s an interesting device, but I can’t yet predict how broad it’s going to be, and will people be interested in a portable device alongside their regular portable device that they have.”

I could go for some portable Mass Effect.

[The Rogerer]

They probably mean FIFA or Madden.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Hell, I could go for some portable Ultimate Team.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nah, Wii U was $300 & $350 at launch. The only reason I got one was due to an Amazon price fuck up pre-launch which made it £250.

My mistake. Just remembered how much I paid for mine and Nintendo being really stubborn with price cuts for it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So from what the new things people are saying, everything is still sounding good so hope these new ones are true too:

Splatoon packed in in deluxe model at launch
3D Mario Switch at launch
Skyrim at launch
MK8 within 3 months of launch and will feature tons of exclusive content including brand new tracks, new playable characters, and a new-and-improved battle mode. That’s right, Nintendo listened to everyone’s criticisms about Mario Kart 8’s battle mode.
Zelda several months after launch
Smash 4 at some point not at launch

[Big Vic]

They probably mean FIFA or Madden.
Most likely "NCAA Football 2013" which sold over a million copies.

[Emperor Smeat]

So from what the new things people are saying, everything is still sounding good so hope these new ones are true too:

Zelda several months after launch


Another delay for Zelda.

https://media.tenor.co/images/f750bb9b61798f26049906e81aee7752/raw

[Destor]

As long as it's worth the wait

[Kalyx triaD]

Hot damn at an updated MK8 and Smash can't even get any better so I wanna see that.

I'm also gonna assume Splatoon will drop the gamepad bullshit. I really need that to go.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

If they hold off on getting this out there when people want to buy it I think Nintendo is going to be fucked. They are already doing it with the new NES plug and play. Want to make it seem like it's a Tickle Me Elmo when it's just that they didn't make enough for launch.

They also did it with the WiiU which is one of the biggest reasons I think it has failed.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If they hold off on getting this out there when people want to buy it I think Nintendo is going to be fucked. They are already doing it with the new NES plug and play. Want to make it seem like it's a Tickle Me Elmo when it's just that they didn't make enough for launch.

They also did it with the WiiU which is one of the biggest reasons I think it has failed.

They didn't do it on the Wii U, it was readily available on shelves and has never sold out. We were even taunting scalpers on eBay with shelves of stock in stores.

Last console that they did before the NES Classic that sold out was the Wii and we all know how that did.

It's not really Nintendos fault. They don't want to stuff the supply chain with stock that won't sell like the 3DS and Wii U as they then have to give retailers financial incentives to take more stock like games and accessesories. Conversely, if it's understocked, they can't just flick a switch and get more stock quickly, you usually need months of planning to get a slot in one of thesde factories. However, the latter is probably the better net situation for Nintendo.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh, hello there

https://abload.de/img/17eqbm.png

[Lock Jaw]

New 1080 Snowboarding too, please

[Emperor Smeat]

Eurogamer currently rumored to be revealing some new Switch details tomorrow.

http://gonintendo.com/stories/268738-rumor-eurogamer-to-have-new-switch-news-tomorrow

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So Eurogamers thing is Pokemon Stars. This isn't a spin off, but you know how some Pokemons get a third version like Yellow or Platinum? It's that, except it's not coming out on 3DS and will exclusively be on the Switch instead.

In fact, you may have already seen something from the Switch version. Sun and Moon's February reveal teaser culminates in split-second shots of Game Freak staff such as series boss Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori working on Sun and Moon spliced with quick flashes of in-game concept art and models, including this HD in-game model for new bird Pokémon Pikipek. We've heard this is for the Switch edition:

http://images.eurogamer.net/2015/articles/1/8/6/9/4/1/3/147946175507.png/EG11/resize/600x-1/quality/80/format/jpg

It may be some time before Stars releases, however. We heard the game was initially a summer 2017 launch for Nintendo Switch, but has since been pushed back to later in the year.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-18-nintendo-switch-will-get-pokemon-sun-and-moon-version

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Ubisoft Developing Rabbids & Mario Crossover RPG For Switch Launch Day

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/27/e0/19/27e0190e1d0b5934efdc36d3b6ee2f25.jpg

According to both of our sources at Ubisoft and Nintendo, on the day the Switch launches, it’ll launch alongside a new Ubisoft-developed turn based RPG, with the name suggesting it will be a crossover of the Raving Rabbids and Mario series.
The game, whose formal title has not yet been confirmed but is currently under the working title “Mario RPG: Invasion of the Rabbids”, is being developed under the watchful monitoring of Nintendo, ensuring that it both hits launch day and that it conforms to Nintendo’s own internal specifications for how Mario characters and iconography should be presented.

The title will focus on the Mario universe being invaded by Ubisoft’s Rabbids characters, some friend and some foe, and will feature a new Bowser form based around the design of the Rabbids as a recurring boss enemy. While there will be numerous cameo appearances from the Mario series’ best known characters, the core party will feature numerous, more minor characters. There is a particular focus on Yoshi as a primary party member, alongside a playable Rabbid.

The title will have a playable demo ready for press to experience in January, and will feature a quicksave system to ensure that saving is possible on short notice if the battery on the Switch handheld is running low. Part of the planned press demo includes the JoyCons vibrating to imply a Rabbid jumping into and out of them from the TV or handheld screen. The idea is to imply your system is infested with Rabbids, and that they could at any time jump out of your controller and interfere with gameplay.

The title is going to be one of the cornerstone trailers shown when Nintendo details the system further in January. Nintendo intends to pitch the project to consumers as a Mario RPG project in collaboration with Ubisoft, in spite of Ubisoft doing most of the work on development

http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/11/report-ubisoft-developing-rabbids-mario-crossover-rpg-for-switch-launch-day/

[Destor]

Im so down. So so SO down.

[Big Vic]

IGN is reporting to have new switch news within the next couple weeks.

[Cool King]

Ubisoft Developing Rabbids & Mario Crossover RPG For Switch Launch Day

I'm fully expecting Nabbit to play a large role in the game.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Asking Harada about Tekken 7:

GS: Have you considered incorporating PlayStation 4 Pro or Xbox Scorpio support for the game?

KH: Those platforms are relatively new as far as what we know about them and what's been released publicly about them. It's hard to comment on that right now.

GS: So, no Nintendo Switch version to reveal?

KH: We're quite surprised by the Nintendo Switch announcement; read into that what you like.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bethesda teased the stuff Nintendo showed to them at E3 for the Switch was enough to sway them to make games for the system. Also confirmed Skyrim is in development for the console.

Coming from a Glixel interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard...

G: What do you think of the Switch, Nintendo's newly announced console that is portable but also hooks up to your TV?

TH: I love it. I got to play it. I will tell you – well, maybe that's an N.D.A. thing. One of the best demos I've ever seen. Probably the best demo I've ever seen. At E3.

G: Was it a Nintendo game?

TH: I mean the device itself. I think it's really smart what they're doing. We're definitely going to be supporting it. It's the first time we've done something on Nintendo. If you don't count the old NES stuff. Home Alone. Or Where's Waldo?

G: Can you really bring Skyrim with you on the go?

TH: It's the same game on the TV and on the other screen.
http://gonintendo.com/stories/268988-bethesda-s-todd-howard-switch-demo-session-was-one-of-the-best

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Same source as the other rumors that are coming out, Nintendo are internally aiming for a June 16 2017 UK Breath of the Wild Switch release. Aiming Wii U for June 23 2017 UK.

Also, there will be a Xenoblade Chronicles X port.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So in Ubis 30th anniversary video, Mario, Luigi and Toad were shown as Rabbids.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyaJylVW8AA4uBp.jpg

Huh, wouldya look at that...

[Emperor Smeat]

Another game was recently announced for the Switch although came at the cost of the Wii U losing a game. The creator of Stardew Valley announced a Switch port is currently in development but had to drop the Wii U version as a trade off.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/stardew-valley-heads-to-ps4-xbox-one-soon-switch-v/1100-6445817/



Both EA and Take Two recently reconfirmed they have plans to support the Switch with games although EA implied at possibly pulling an Ubisoft by withholding a game or possibly games till the console hits a certain number for userbase.

Speaking at a conference today, EA chief competition officer Peter Moore discussed the Nintendo Switch console and Titanfall 2. On the subject of Nintendo's next console, Moore reiterated that EA is bringing a "major" game to the console, though he didn't say which one. Like Take-Two, it sounds like EA is taking a "wait and see" approach to supporting Switch.

"We're going to watch with interest," Moore said about EA's plans for Switch. "You can rest assured that EA, as with every major publisher, is in regular conversations with Nintendo."

Earlier this month, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said the Switch is an "interesting device," though he expressed some doubts about whether or not it can appeal to a wide audience.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-exec-on-switch-never-discount-nintendo/1100-6445816/

[Emperor Smeat]

Switch rumored to be using standard USB cables (USB 3.1 based) to charge the system instead of requiring system specific charger cables like with past Nintendo portable devices.

https://www.destructoid.com/third-party-accessories-indicate-nintendo-s-switch-will-charge-via-usb-403100.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

When the system is connected to the dock by USB-C, the system’s components will run at a higher clock speed to facilitate 1080p resolutions on the TV. Both video and power will be transfered over USB-C when docked. Plugging the system into the dock will also activate a small additional fan to help with cooling when run at that higher clock speed. This fan is in the rear of the dock, and there is a gap in the back of the dock to allow the system’s inbuilt fans to vent when docked.

Makes sense since there's a resolution bump going to TV.

Dark Souls 3 is apparently up and running on the Switch too. From Software is contemplating a trilogy release.

[Shadow]

Switch rumored to be using standard USB cables (USB 3.1 based) to charge the system instead of requiring system specific charger cables like with past Nintendo portable devices.

https://www.destructoid.com/third-party-accessories-indicate-nintendo-s-switch-will-charge-via-usb-403100.phtml

And with that, Nintendo has sealed the deal.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Eurogamer:

GameCube Virtual Console for Switch is indeed a thing, heard from at least 3 people. Working on report now on 1st games, thinking behind it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Gamecube plans: Luigi's Mansion, Sunshine and Melee support with Animal Crossing currently being tested.

And while the number of platforms to be offered on Switch's Virtual Console has yet to be nailed down, we've heard that there should be an upgrade programme similar to that available on Wii U, where earlier purchases of Virtual Console NES games can be 'upgraded' for a small fee rather than being bought again at full price.

We've also heard that Nintendo Switch's Virtual Console is being engineered by (Nintendo European Research and Development) NERD, the studio behind the recent NES Mini micro-console which sold out in many stores ahead of Christmas

The emulation in the NES mini kills the VC emulation, so glad they're running the show.

[Shadow]

Day One Purchase.

[Fignuts]

All this news is fucking great.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7TJ7IUNWGl4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[#BROKEN Hasney]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Switch exclusive, being revealed in Dec, gameplay trailer complete and ready for release. <a href="https://t.co/vFjbzNoWZg">pic.twitter.com/vFjbzNoWZg</a></p>&mdash; Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/806793355967406080">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Big Vic]

Wish I had a gif from that video of Miyamoto giving a thumbs down.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Wish I had a gif from that video of Miyamoto giving a thumbs down.

http://i.imgur.com/dLTRFRQ.gif

[Big Vic]

lollll, how did you find it?

[Emperor Smeat]

According to recent reports, From Software is currently rumored to be working on a Dark Souls III port for the Switch but are also acting like EA and Ubisoft in regards to not likely going to release it unless the console sells a certain amount. Both EA and Ubisoft recently hinted at holding back games in development until the Switch reaches a certain userbase for sales.
https://www.destructoid.com/rumour-dark-souls-iii-may-be-heading-to-the-nintendo-switch-403650.phtml



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Switch exclusive, being revealed in Dec, gameplay trailer complete and ready for release. <a href="https://t.co/vFjbzNoWZg">pic.twitter.com/vFjbzNoWZg</a></p>&mdash; Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/806793355967406080">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Nintendo Switch has its first third-party exclusive: Seasons of Heaven by France-based AnyArt Productions, who is known for indie titles such as Seasons of Heaven. I started to write Story of Seasons three different times before having to check the name again. This project is based on a book of the same name, featuring a young boy diagnosed with Asperger's named Yann and his French bulldog Ani.

While no gameplay details are known yet, it looks like it will be an artistic, emotionally-driven story. Said story "centres on a group of survivors in a post-civilization world."
Also running on the Unreal Engine 4 in terms of the tech being used according to Eurogamer's report.

https://www.destructoid.com/first-third-party-nintendo-switch-exclusive-stars-boy-with-asperger-s-syndrome-403738.phtml

[Fignuts]

With all this third party support irs getting, this has the potential to be the best Nintendo console since the SNES.

If the Virtual Console is morw comprehensive, and doesn't have the glacial release pacing of the WiiU, then it's going to be all the sweeter.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

With all this third party support irs getting, this has the potential to be the best Nintendo console since the SNES.

If the Virtual Console is morw comprehensive, and doesn't have the glacial release pacing of the WiiU, then it's going to be all the sweeter.

I think that's the point of all the rumored Wii U remasters. Keep that launch year rolling with content and considering how many people owned a Wii U, it'll all be new to them.

There does still seem to be that buzz about it that should help a lot. I still can't help but think that missing this holiday is going to hurt it out of the gate though.

[Cool King]

http://i.imgur.com/dLTRFRQ.gif

What's up with Bill Trinen's tongue?

[Cool King]

Also, here is Jimmy Fallon describing the Switch at the Knicks/Cavs game, whilst wearing Miyamoto's ID.

https://s30.postimg.org/qfzgfxva9/ezgif_com_cb095faf7f.gif

[Shadow]

Man I wouldn't put too much stock in that demo for the Switch on Fallon but god damn does Zelda look pretty.

[Boomer]

Color me intrigued on the Switch, but I want to see everything else around the Switch (online functionality, the OS, the ease of switching controllers and control styles) before I'm in on buying one. I'm hopeful the January Nintendo direct will start showing more of that stuff.

The few games they've shown off look nice, for sure.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Man I wouldn't put too much stock in that demo for the Switch on Fallon but god damn does Zelda look pretty.

That is the game in its current state running on final hardware. Take stock man.

[Emperor Smeat]

Speculation going around the net involves the shirt Miyamoto wore for the Tonight Show might have been an actual teaser for an upcoming Mario project or something related to it.

Nintendo's Bill Trinen, who was sitting next to Miyamoto in the audience (that's him on the left in the picture above), tweeted last night, "Has anyone figured out what's up with Miyamoto's Samurai Mario shirt?" He followed this up with another tweet adding, "Cause I know what's up."

http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/3167783-mi.jpg
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/miyamotos-shirt-on-the-tonight-show-hides-some-kin/1100-6446136/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Someone speculated that it's a Mario World as in like the real world, so Samurai levels in the Japan world and other things around the touring theme.

[Savio]

New Buzzfeed article

Nintendo is white washing the Samurai and no one is talking about it! (http://tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?p=4895426#post4895426)

[Cool King]

Mushroom Kingdom Warriors.

[Lock Jaw]

Thought Cool King's post was also a link.....

[Lock Jaw]

New Buzzfeed article

Nintendo is white washing the Samurai and no one is talking about it! (http://tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?p=4895426#post4895426)

This appears to be a link to the past.....

[Kalyx triaD]

Buzzfeed you jokers.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The presentation has been dated

January 12, 8 pm PT (West coast NA)
January 12, 11 pm ET (East coast)
January 13, 4 am GMT
January 13, 5 am CET (Central Europe)
January 13, 11am JST (Japan)
January 13, 3 pm AEDT (Australia)

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Also, Playtonic have cancelled the Wii U version of Yooka-Laylee and will instead bring it to Switch.

[Kalyx triaD]

Makes sense.

[Big Vic]

I hope it plays like "nut n bolts"

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If you're registered with My Nintendo in the US, look out for one of these in your email.

http://gonintendo.com/system/file_uploads/uploads/000/020/719/medium/Lrb0TCJLR4A-IbAh6R8MCe3uXuHv6wCPocdHtwEZxIQ.png

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Clock-speeds are a crucial piece of information required to get some idea of Switch's capabilities beyond the physical make-up of the Tegra processor. As many have speculated, the new Nintendo hardware does indeed feature two performance configurations - and the console is categorically not as capable in mobile form, compared to its prowess when docked and attached to an HDTV. And we can confirm that there is no second GPU or additional hardware in the dock itself regardless of the intriguing patents that Nintendo has filed suggesting that there might be. With battery life and power throughput no longer an issue, the docked Switch simply allows the GPU to run much faster. And to put it simply, there is a night and day difference here.

Where Switch remains consistent is in CPU power - the cores run at 1020MHz regardless of whether the machine is docked or undocked. This ensures that running game logic won't be compromised while gaming on the go: the game simulation itself will remain entirely consistent. The machine's embedded memory controller runs at 1600MHz while docked (on par with a standard Tegra X1), but the default power mode undocked sees this drop to 1331MHz. However, developers can opt to retain full memory bandwidth in their titles should they choose to do so.

As things stand, CPU clocks are halved compared to the standard Tegra X1, but it's the GPU aspect of the equation that will prove more controversial. Even while docked, Switch doesn't run at Tegra X1's full potential. Clock-speeds are locked here at 768MHz, considerably lower than the 1GHz found in Shield Android TV, but the big surprise from our perspective was the extent to which Nintendo has down-clocked the GPU to hit its thermal and battery life targets. That's not a typo: it really is 307.2MHz - meaning that in portable mode, Switch runs at exactly 40 per cent of the clock-speed of the fully docked device. And yes, the table below does indeed confirm that developers can choose to hobble Switch performance when plugged in to match the handheld profile should they so choose.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-nintendo-switch-spec-analysis

I've seen a lot of outcry over the GPU power already, but that's 50% more graphical power than the Wii U with significantly faster CPU and RAM speeds. Shame we can't get the full version of X1 working in dock mode, but considering it runs the same software in portable mode, I doubt anyone could make full use of it anyway.

[Shadow]

Anyone thinking that the Switch was gonna blow the Xbone/Ps4 out of the water graphically is just deluding themselves. Besides, we're rapidly hitting a graphical plateau anyways and it soon won't make a difference.

[Kalyx triaD]

So we're looking at longer load times and less slick visuals in portable mode?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So we're looking at longer load times and less slick visuals in portable mode?

Load times should be the same as it's only the RAM and GPU that takes the hit and the memory speed is up to the developer. The screen on the Switch is 720p so the idea is that it will run at that resolution in portable mode and the higher GPU clocks when docked will drive a 1080p image.

[Curtis]

Feel like Nintendo can do anything they want with a console and it will still sell because of their game licenses like Zelda and Mario. They could literally make the "Nintendo Ass" which would be an ass shaped helmet that you put on your head and the monitor inside delivers a "VR gaming experience" to play Zelda : The Life of Link, but it is literally a plastic ass that you put your head into to play.




Would still sell because Nintendo game licenses.

[Curtis]

The last Nintendo console that seemed "cool" was the N64

[Droford]

I'm almost willing to bet it's Nintendo's last hardware device. They're finally going to realize they can't cut the mustard anymore with hardware and will just sell games.

The major selling point/reason for the switch is the portability factor and its basically crippled for portable use. Makes absolutely ZERO sense. Plus I doubt many people are dying to lug around what amounts to a small tablet just so they can play Nintendo games.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh hey, it's the Nintendos Last Hardware rhetoric from the late 90's again!

Fun fact: Even the Wii U was profitable for them. Some games lost money, sure, but as a whole they came out on top again.

[Emperor Smeat]

Current rumor regarding the Switch's Virtual Console teases at Eternal Darkness being among the games planned for it based on recent trademark filings by Nintendo. Also being speculated Nintendo might be planning on doing more with the IP than just a re-release based on some of the wording in the new trademark.

https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-trademark-for-eternal-darkness-could-lead-to-a-virtual-console-release-407914.phtml
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/05/nintendo_renews_eternal_darkness_trademark_asndenis_dyack_re-affirms_continuing_work_on_shadow_of_the_eternals

[Destor]

:eek:

[Droford]

Oh hey, it's the Nintendos Last Hardware rhetoric from the late 90's again!

Fun fact: Even the Wii U was profitable for them. Some games lost money, sure, but as a whole they came out on top again.

Yeah so explain Mario Run then.

[Lock Jaw]

It's a game they made for mobile phones, which I hear is also a big market these days.

It doesn't mean they are abandoning consoles.

[Droford]

The Wii U flops and all of a sudden Nintendo goes from "we'll never release games on mobile devices " to "we won't port existing games to mobile devices but we might create new games for them"

Hmm

[Destor]

The Wii U flops and all of a sudden Nintendo goes from "we'll never release games on mobile devices " to "we won't port existing games to mobile devices but we might create new games for them"

Hmm

Sony was talking about consoles dieing in Japan. Sony.

[Lock Jaw]

The Wii U flops and all of a sudden Nintendo goes from "we'll never release games on mobile devices " to "we won't port existing games to mobile devices but we might create new games for them"

Hmm

Didn't know they ever said they would never do mobile devices...... but as with any company it is probably all about the $, and that is a huge market that they can make money off of.....

[Big Vic]

I used to say I would never type 'lol' but now I do. Peoples opinions on things changes. You wave money in front of them and they will change faster.

[Droford]

And there is more money to be made selling games to the bazillion people with IPhones than there is the relatively small number of people (13 million for the Wii U) buying their consoles. Its just a fact.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to recent FCC filings, the battery for the Switch is similar to PS4 controllers in sense of not being easily replaceable. Also teasing the device won't support 3G nor LTE for Bluetooth capabilities.

But these documents reveal that there will be Bluetooth available, but will not support 3G or LTE for on the go play (this makes sense for a Nintendo system, and the feature failed on the Vita, so why repeat history). The battery is also supposedly not removable or swappable, and the Switch will support 5Ghz Wi-Fi.
https://www.destructoid.com/fcc-filing-hints-that-the-nintendo-switch-won-t-support-3g-or-lte-408285.phtml

[drave]

Not that I'm getting one, but the battery choice seems dumb.

[Droford]

So when the battery dies the million dollar question is can you still play it in the dock. Would be hilarious if not.

[Destor]

Not that I'm getting one, but the battery choice seems dumb.
I love my ps4 controller. Wouldnt change it for anything in the world...does xbone use baterries still?
So when the battery dies the million dollar question is can you still play it in the dock. Would be hilarious if not.
The dock would 99% likely be the charger sooooooo...

[Droford]

Which is irrelevant if the battery goes bad

My first cell phone I had got to the point the battery would die in 30 minutes if it wasn't plugged in. Advances in battery tech aside if you get a bad battery and its not replaceable it usually means the thing is junk. One of the reasons why I only buy cell phones with replaceable batteries.

A $30 controller having a dead battery =/= a $300 console paperweight with a dead battery.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What if the CPU dies in any console? These hypotheticals are DELIGHTFUL!

Battery is always user replaceable, no matter what the company tries to do.

[McLegend]

So is it a good decision to buy a Wii U? I want to play Zelda games plus the "party games"(so far out of the loop on everything video games). Or should I just wait for the Switch?

[Emperor Smeat]

If your really interested in a decent amount of games and can find one reasonably cheap, then sure. Nintendo has refurbished ones for around $200-$215 with 1-2 games if you don't care about having a used one.

Could also just wait till after the Switch event in a couple of weeks to get an idea of the games the Switch is going to have for launch and shortly afterwards. Maybe it will have similar type of party games you might be interested in.

[Sepholio]

I have fun with the wii u when I play it. The controller itself is bloody brilliant imo. Plus like you said Zelda and Mario and party games and kart racers. Also some decent niche jrpgs on there like xenoblade chronicles x. You can also watch YouTube and what not on the control which is sweet. The short range sucks though but then again the switch is trying to correct that.

[drave]

I love my ps4 controller. Wouldnt change it for anything in the world...does xbone use baterries still?



Ofc it does, it just isn't a pain in the dick to change it if needed. That's all I was saying. Why make it needlessly difficult.

[Destor]

Ofc it does, it just isn't a pain in the dick to change it if needed. That's all I was saying. Why make it needlessly difficult.

PS4 batteries cant be changed to my knowledge so i dunno about "ofc"

Physical baterries seems antiquated

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Looks like Zelda might be day 1

I still don’t know exactly why I heard June launch for Zelda for so long from my EU sources. NA sources are able to verifiably confirm that it’s launching day one in NA. It’s more important that I update my info as I learn more rather than sticking to old info out of fear of reprisal.

Also, Mother 3:

Yep, the one that has broken the percieved credibility of many a leaker before me. I have heard from a source at Nintendo (Source A), and two sources I will not at this stage comment on, that Mother 3 is ready for Switch and will be releasing in Q2 2017. The game features a new translation rather than the existing fan translation and has been sat ready to publish for multiple months. Emily Rogers and Tom Phillips past attempts to report on the existance of the project for Wii U were not inaccurate through fault on their part, the game was done and ready to go, but it was shelved to drive interest in the Switch once it became apparent the Wii U was not going to recover steam.
I firmly believe we will see the game release on Switch in Q2 2017. I am well aware that many before me have tried to report on this game without sucess, so I do not undertake this lightly.
To further elaborate, while a release date will not be given Jan 12th, I expect it to get a release date announcement at E3 2017, to be released imminently after or during the show. Mother 3 is going to be their “You can get the game soon after our presentation” announcement at E3 2017.

[Droford]

So the long awaited port of a game boy advance game from Japan in 2006 onto the VC is their big selling point for the Switch. I'm sure they'll be knocking stores doors down for that

[Big Vic]

Yeah but it's been re-translated.

[Destor]

Am I the only one who hates Mother?

[Locke]

So the long awaited port of a game boy advance game from Japan in 2006 onto the VC is their big selling point for the Switch. I'm sure they'll be knocking stores doors down for that

Might be a bust but a lot of people want it, it's a really great game

[Lock Jaw]

Mother 2 was great, though

[Lock Jaw]

Mother 3 was a'ight

[Kalyx triaD]

What would you like Nintendo to do, Droford?

[Destor]

What would you like Nintendo to do, Droford?

Go under

[Big Vic]

I'd like Nintendo to only develop software.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'd like Nintendo to only develop software.

Ask again in 15 years. Nintendo have already said that they make more money on Wii U games and hardware than they would if they were a best seller on PS4. Consoles are on the downswing in terms of sales, that's why mobile is the only one worth them dipping their toe into.

Even with mobile, based on analyst predictions, Super Mario Run made $30 million on iPhone in 2 and a half weeks. Apple will take their cut on top of that. Mario Maker 3DS brought in that much revenue in Japan alone only not counting those that bought on the eShop.

[Destor]

Ask again in 15 years. Nintendo have already said that they make more money on Wii U games and hardware than they would if they were a best seller on PS4. Consoles are on the downswing in terms of sales, that's why mobile is the only one worth them dipping their toe into.

Even with mobile, based on analyst predictions, Super Mario Run made $30 million on iPhone in 2 and a half weeks. Apple will take their cut on top of that. Mario Maker 3DS brought in that much revenue in Japan alone only not counting those that bought on the eShop.
Nintendo is a failure. Shut up.

[Big Vic]

I'm not saying they are a failure I just rather not pay for a Nintendo console and another system on top of that.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's nice to want things.

[Big Vic]

Just let me answer Kalyx's question in peace :(

[Emperor Smeat]

For those in Europe, pre-orders for the system are now available while according to a leak from Gamestop, North American pre-orders will go live on January 14th.

despite all of this lack of information, Gamestops across Europe are jumping the gun and taking pre-orders. It's set at a generic placeholder price of €499.99, but if you really want one, you can put some cash down on it sight unseen. Countries that are holding pre-order opps at the moment include Italy, Germany, and Ireland.

There's also a rumor that GameStop just got a company-wide memo stating that pre-orders will go live in North America the day after the presentation on January 14, which does seem likely (especially since the leaker, allegedly a GameStop employee, has been correct before).
https://www.destructoid.com/with-no-price-release-date-or-real-info-gamestops-in-europe-are-taking-nintendo-switch-pre-orders-409669.phtml

[Droford]

What would you like Nintendo to do, Droford?

Games for other systems. Stop making stupid consoles.

[Destor]

Games for other systems. Stop making <strike>stupid consoles.</strike> obscene ammounts of money.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

For those in Europe, pre-orders for the system are now available while according to a leak from Gamestop, North American pre-orders will go live on January 14th.


https://www.destructoid.com/with-no-price-release-date-or-real-info-gamestops-in-europe-are-taking-nintendo-switch-pre-orders-409669.phtml

Eh, we've been able to pre order at placeholder prices for months now.

[Savio]

Games for other systems. Stop making stupid consoles.
Games for other systems. Stop making <s>stupid consoles.</s> an obscene amount of money

I'm pretty sure Droford doesn't care if Nintendo leaves money on the table.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So the Zelda release thing is weird.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-05-whats-going-on-with-zelda-breath-of-the-wilds-release-date

It might be delayed in Europe to translate it, but still hit launch in US and Japan.

[Big Vic]

It's because you guys have weird slang like 'Bloody hell', 'avada kedavra' and 'expelliarmus'

[Droford]

I'm pretty sure Droford doesn't care if Nintendo leaves money on the table.

I'm sure that They can make lots of money selling 30+ year old consoles and stupid "collectible" figurines

[Droford]

They can call the figures for the switch switcheroos

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They can call the figures for the switch switcheroos

They're already called Amiibos

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://i.imgur.com/dEh01KO.jpg

[Droford]

They're already called Amiibos

You know they'll sell new ones

[#BROKEN Hasney]

You know they'll sell new ones

Yes, new series in a line of toys called Amiibos.

[Destor]

Swithermiibos

[Kalyx triaD]

Do you want them to make games for consoles you own? Are you consistent about exclusive first party games or you just really want Zelda on a PS4/Xbox?

[Kalyx triaD]

I want SFV on Xbox but it is what it is.

[Emperor Smeat]

Accessory maker Hyperkin revealed several Switch accessories during CES 2017 with one being a USB-C charging cable for the system.

The accessories for Nintendo Switch include a 5 ft. USB Type-C charging cable, a USB-C AC adapter with a 4 ft. cable, a car charger adapter for the console that has a 5 ft. cable. Hyperkin also announced a screen protector, a hard shell carrying case, and a travel bag with padded storage for the new Nintendo system.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/05/6-nintendo-switch-accessories-announced-by-hyperkin


The developer of Mother 3 was announced to be appearing at next week's Switch event according to reports.
http://nintendowire.com/blog/2017/01/05/1-studio-development-team-behind-mother-3-shares-switch-event-invite/


According to rumors going around the net, Nintendo and other studios are currently in the process of determine the actual launch lineup for the console. Development on almost all the major Switch games are practically done by now.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I hear, most of the big Switch games are nearly ready. Just a case of putting dev resources on the ones they want out in March</p>&mdash; Christopher Dring (@Chris_Dring) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Dring/status/816958502816153600">January 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Locke]

Those treehouse things stress me out because they always seem like something I'm being left out of, like everyone's invited to play in the tree house but I don't get to go in, probably because they happen when people are normally at work.

[Emperor Smeat]

Suda 51 recently teased he wants to make a "No More Heroes"-like defining game for the Switch.

VG247 spoke to the game's creator, Goichi Suda (Suda 51) recently, and he noted that he wants to do the same thing on the Switch, if possible. Talking about the subject, he explained, "Nintendo always makes really cool, interesting hardware that gives us new things to do. On the Wii, not to brag, but I feel that I made a game that used that Wii technology in one of the best ways. I want to find a cool new way to play using what Switch offers.”

https://www.destructoid.com/suda-muses-on-creating-a-console-defining-switch-game-like-he-did-with-no-more-heroes-410904.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Some Hori official accessories got leaked, including a USB Ethernet adaptor and a pro controller that looks like it has a PS4 like share button on it and this bad boy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C11xKhfWEAQU9ZP.jpg

If that's coming out, I'm thinking Tekken 7 or MvC Infinite gets confirmed for the Switch on Friday. I can't see it being for Smash.

[Droford]

Super Mario Frost Land sounds like the logical sequel to Super Mario Sunshine

[Sepholio]

Injustice 2 might get confirmed for switch as well if not already.

[Sepholio]

I could get behind an ice themed Mario game. Ice always ups the platforming difficulty and leads to excellent aha moments in Mario games. Plus they could put an emphasis on the classic fire flower power up. I'm down.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Injustice 2 might get confirmed for switch as well if not already.

Oh good call, I forgot about that game entirely.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYlj4rAjeog" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Emperor Smeat]

Shovel Knight was announced to be getting ported to the Switch along with a few other platforms.

Yacht Club Games is bringing its beloved platformer Shovel Knight to Nintendo Switch, which, hell yeah. That and that alone could've been the only news item on a day like today and I would've been thrilled. But there's far more, including updates to the existing versions and a planned price change ...

Here's where things get slightly confusing. Shovel Knight is going to become Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, and with that alteration, players will "have new options to purchase each campaign as separate, standalone games on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC/Mac/Linux, and Nintendo Switch."

https://www.destructoid.com/shovel-knight-is-getting-a-nintendo-switch-port-and-much-more-411370.phtml

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Super Mario Frost Land sounds like the logical sequel to Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Frozen

MAMMA MIA let it go.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Time for a nap and then to watch the stream!

[Destor]

Time for a nap and then to watch the stream!
What time does it start?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What time does it start?

An hour and 15 minutes from this post.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

www.twitch.tv/easyallies are live for reactions and shit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Ono is at the event. There's a weird rumor flying around that Ultra Street Fighter 2 is a thing. I don't buy it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Nintendo has gone bananas. There's a DJ, a laser and light show going off right now and a giant stage. I've not seen Nintendo do an event like this in goddamn years.

[Emperor Smeat]

Already better than the last time they got a DJ for an event:

https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-30-2014/nZujU8.gif

[road doggy dogg]

this better be good

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Countdown!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I think this has the potential to be the best console reveal ever with this setup, or the biggest disappointment. There's not going to be an inbetween.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Launching worldwide March 3rd!

300 USD

Doesn't look like there's going to be 2 SKUs

[road doggy dogg]

march 3rd baby

[#BROKEN Hasney]

"Online services"

Oh shit, paid service from fall 2017 like PS+ and XBL... Ouch.