Nintendo Switch Discussion

[Tomba]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

I'm glad you're on top of things. Forget the alerts not working. Just plan better.

I didn't preorder the controller because I think paying them the $70 blood money price is outrageous. I'll break down eventually though.

The reason for the pro controller being that expensive is due to the ability for it to have motion control and a amiibo reader.

Got mine pre ordered

[Tomba]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Specs




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I love the fact that the switch doesnt require a 4K tv.

Screw DF and their antics of "rez and tech"

[ricky24]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Are there any consoles that do require a 4k tv?

[countryboy]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Read an article this morning that there are 100 games in development for the Switch. Let's hope that all 100 make it from concept to completion.

[rsnomar05]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Read an article this morning that there are 100 games in development for the Switch. Let's hope that all 100 make it from concept to completion.

From 70 different publishers: http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/1/1446...-launch-titles

It obviously depends on what the games are, but this is encouraging news given the relatively weak launch lineup.

[ChubbyBanana]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

The reason for the pro controller being that expensive is due to the ability for it to have motion control and a amiibo reader.

Got mine pre ordered

Noted.

Just my 2 cent observations. Those two things you mentioned are two things I could live without in my new Nintendo console, but two things they couldn't. Oh well.

[mestevo]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Skins!?

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Ninten...ery&ship_to=US

I like the classic and galaxy, tbh.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

To be fair, XB1 and PS4 controllers run $64.99 for colors and $59.99 for plain. So we're not talking about this Pro Controller being that much more than the other controllers on the market.

I'm with Doug though, Could have easily lived without the extras and have it be $59.99.

I'm excited for the system, but had they put true next gen power in it, equivalent of the PS4 Pro and be a plain black box with a Pro Controller, it would have been game over for the XB1/PS4. 3rd party would have jumped back on board with Nintendo's first party. But that's not Nintendo and I do appreciate what they do.

[mestevo]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Much more palatable that it may be more comparable in cost to EA Access than Live or PSN.

@serkantoto
1) Just in: Nintendo president Kimishima tells the Nikkei Switch's online service will be priced at 2-3,000 yen ($17.50 - $26.50) *YEARLY*.

[areobee401]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Much more palatable that it may be more comparable in cost to EA Access than Live or PSN.

@serkantoto
1) Just in: Nintendo president Kimishima tells the Nikkei Switch's online service will be priced at 2-3,000 yen ($17.50 - $26.50) *YEARLY*.

That's not too bad considering the free monthly classic game is only free for a month. I can swing $25 bucks to play Mario Kart online for a year.

Edit - Happy to see Nintendo buying Super Bowl advertising space. The 30 second commercial should help spread awareness.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

That's not too bad considering the free monthly classic game is only free for a month. I can swing $25 bucks to play Mario Kart online for a year.

Edit - Happy to see Nintendo buying Super Bowl advertising space. The 30 second commercial should help spread awareness.

And it focuses more on the mobility of it.

[Tomba]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Noted.

Just my 2 cent observations. Those two things you mentioned are two things I could live without in my new Nintendo console, but two things they couldn't. Oh well.

and you're totally right

For me im getting the zelda amiibos as well because they are used in game a a wold companion and items you dont have to hunt for

[Tomba]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Skins!?

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Ninten...ery&ship_to=US

I like the classic and galaxy, tbh.

huh that's taking advantage of a business opportunity!

[Swamp Swagger]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

Some more pre orders up on Bestbuy.com in case you missed it


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[dbeth]

Re: Nintendo Switch Announced, Scheduled to Release March 2017

The more and more I think about this, I really like the direction this is going and the potential for forward compatibility.

Over time, same power fits in smaller space (ps3 slim, XBox One S, etc.) or more power in same space (SD cards same size but fit more and more on them). So how does this sound: in 3-4 years, you switch our your Switch for a newer more powerful console? Joy-cons just slide right on the side. All accessories still work. All games still work. However, the 'new' machine has more horsepower and plays the game cards that now hold more info on them (like how SD cards progress). The 'old' games still work because of the same card form factor.

Then factor this in: for $300 right now, you're getting $80 of joy-cons you'd have to buy separately, a $90 dock separately, and let's say a $10 joy-con cradle. That leaves $120 for the core tablet piece. I know, I know, it's not exactly that price, but it doesn't represent the full $300.

So, in 4 years when you upgrade, Microsoft and Sony have new consoles sitting on the shelf at, let's say, $400 or you can get the new Switch 2 core element for $200. That's all you need to upgrade...nothing else. And I'd be happy if that's all we needed to upgrade for 3-4 cycles.

Sure, it seems like a crazy idea, but to me, it's totally plausible. I'll put the investment in now to save it down the line if it saves me from having to restart from close to scratch every time.