Nintendo Switch Thread

[Huff]

Well, details are yet to be revealed, but Nintendo generally hasn't been stupid enough to use their own overpriced storage solutions and has opted for SD Cards and the like, and typically prices their products lower than Sony.  Plus it's getting big-name titles like Zelda and Mario out of the gate.  Not stripped-down gimmicky ports...the actual full-on 'console' games.

Vita got console games. No one cared. Memory card prices dont matter.  No one actually wants to take a giant console on the go to play games.

[tiesto]

If this has the followup to the 3DS lineup, with some Vita stragglers, and the few big-budget Nintendo console games that I liked on WiiU, I'll be thrilled.

[Great Rumbler]

Just show me the next Monolithsoft game.

[Beezy]

The tiny detachable controllers are a non-issue. Honestly, how often will you actually remove them to play? You'll be playing this like any other handheld or using the pro controller at home.

[TakingBackSunday]

I demand GoldenEye on this thing for local multiplayer

[bork]

Vita got console games. No one cared.

In the beginning it was a lot of stripped-down ports and nothing big from Sony themselves.  It took a couple of years before Killzone Mercenary showed up.

Memory card prices dont matter.

Do you not remember the Vita's proprietary memory card pricing? 

No one actually wants to take a giant console on the go to play games.

Good thing this isn't a giant console, then.  But the uphill battle for Nintendo is trying to get the people carrying around tablets to put those down in favor of the Switch.  I don't see that happening.

[bork]

The tiny detachable controllers are a non-issue. Honestly, how often will you actually remove them to play? You'll be playing this like any other handheld or using the pro controller at home.

Yeah, pretty much seems to be more a novelty thing.  Good for kids though.  Like if you went on a trip, you could have two kids playing on one system instead of needing to buy them their own.

[Huff]

Vita got "big named" shit at launch and over the next year. Uncharted, assassins, whatev. Then they stopped because it didn't move hardware and no one actually wanted them.

It was a machine without an audience. Same for the Wii U, and the switch most likely

 

[Huff]

Bringing up the memory card "controversy"? Lol like small time nerd online shit carries over to mass marketing purchasing decisions

[HyperZoneWasAwesome]

I wasn't expecting Nintendo to just give up on dual screen gaming, for some reason I thought the home-style play would essentially function like a Wii U gamepad. Obviously not the case.

And they're also seemingly straight up ditching touchscreens. Golly, that's a bit surprising to me too.

[bork]

Vita got "big named" shit at launch and over the next year. Uncharted, assassins, whatev. Then they stopped because it didn't move hardware and no one actually wanted them.

This is exactly what I was talking about earlier- it got a stripped-down, gimmicky version of Uncharted made by Sony Bend (that also had major control issues) and Ass Crud Liberation was another stripped-down "portable" game that had performance issues.

The Switch is not doing this.

Bringing up the memory card "controversy"? Lol like small time nerd online shit carries over to mass marketing purchasing decisions

The high memory card prices added even more cost to the already pricier Vita at the time.

[TakingBackSunday]

that's still not been confirmed or denied regarding touch screens

[bork]

And they're also seemingly straight up ditching touchscreens. Golly, that's a bit surprising to me too.

We don't know that yet.  What is clear is that the games are not using touch functionality, which makes sense since you can dock the system.

Although I guess if they went with a non-touch screen, the cost would be cheaper.  But would that make it a lot cheaper?

[TakingBackSunday]

Vita got "big named" shit at launch and over the next year. Uncharted, assassins, whatev. Then they stopped because it didn't move hardware and no one actually wanted them.

This is exactly what I was talking about earlier- it got a stripped-down, gimmicky version of Uncharted made by Sony Bend (that also had major control issues) and Ass Crud Liberation was another stripped-down "portable" game.

The Switch is not doing this.

Bingo.  This is Nintendo's next platform.  It's getting the mainline games in their series'.  It will get legitimate ports of older 3rd party games. 

[Let's Cyber]

The most important thing to me about this isn't the controller or hardware.  It's the fact that Nintendo is focusing all dev resources to it instead of two separate pillars.  That at the very least means more quality Nintendo games without having to buy two systems.

You put he NEXT Pokémon on this along with Monster Hunter and Mario Kart and I think you have a system that more people want to buy.

yup

Plus, you know, motherfucking ZELDA at launch.  This is a good direction for Nintendo.  I even like the name

 

[Cerveza mas fina]

switch is not going to get any third party games though outside of token last gen ports at launch so...

[Great Rumbler]

switch is not going to get any third party games though outside of token last gen ports at launch so...

So...just like every other Nintendo system after the SNES?

[bork]

switch is not going to get any third party games though outside of token last gen ports at launch so...

Not that the Nintendo hate isn't well-deserved, but it's too early to be assuming shit like th--

So...just like every other Nintendo system after the SNES?

[Cerveza mas fina]

remember the dream team for n64?

 

[Syph]

this looks kinda cool
3rd party support (dont kid yourself with that image) will probably doom it, but it might still be worth a purchase
if i lived with a roommate and not in a bachelor apartment id be more interested since i could split the cost lol
but it definitely is interesting

[TakingBackSunday]

Most adults I know own multiple gaming consoles.  Let's stop pretending that a console is going to be the one-all be-all platform a person owns unless you're a teenager.

This addresses an itch that I think most gamers who don't take this shit super seriously will want to scratch – third party games or not.

[Huff]

Like the wiiu?

[TakingBackSunday]

Like the wiiu?

No?  The only thing that the Wii U had going for it was Nintendo's rare title releases.  The controller itself was cool but made no sense if you could only use it within 5 ft of your own TV.

This is a fully portable home console with controls that can be either traditional or used ala the Wii remote.  I think that's a much more interesting buy than a tethered tablet controller.

[benjipwns]

the video got more increasingly offensive in music and people doing things as the actual console got mildly more attractive

HurricaneForceGaming10 minutes ago
This will be very useful when I'm in the middle of a Splatoon match and I need to take a dump

villain16 minutes ago
After analyzing this video for a full minute and thirty-three seconds, I've concluded that this thing has infinite battery life.

[Trent Dole]

That screen is going to get so scratched up. The multiplayer via multiple machines is a cool/smart thing. $300 for the full kit or fuck the hell off. Proc ontroller separately for $50 to 60 is ..acceptable but will still get an eyeroll if you don't put one in the box.

[TakingBackSunday]

the gaf thread on this is delicious

so many people complaining that the console isn't a carbon copy of the PS4 and Xbox One

[TakingBackSunday]

Laura Kate Dale
Laura Kate Dale‏ @LaurakBuzz

I believe the Switch supports swappable new controller sides. Suspect they're not mentioning yet to keep messaging clear.
Oct 20, 2016, 10:54 AM

This ^ is smart.  Make bank off of accessories and sell NES or SNES stylized Joy-Cons for nostalgia fetishists

[Trent Dole]

the gaf thread on this is delicious

so many people complaining that the console isn't a carbon copy of the PS4 and Xbox One

By literally every indication ever it was never going to do that, also going by their last two actual home consoles. Gaf is so fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and worthless.

[TakingBackSunday]

the gaf thread on this is delicious

so many people complaining that the console isn't a carbon copy of the PS4 and Xbox One

By literally every indication ever it was never going to do that, also going by their last two actual home consoles. Gaf is so fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and worthless.

Why would people want this in the first place?  Nintendo titles are attractive for a lot of people but not enough to sway CoD or FIFA players from their dedication to the service of their choice (Live or PSN).  We all know even if Nintendo offered an amazingly powerful system, they'd royally fuck up networking, online, and the OS.

Nintendo is strong at creating word-of-mouth buzz even if the gimmick isn't a lasting one. I would rather they focus on creating interesting shit than sinking money into a powerhouse that they know wouldn't sell anything.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Looks like shit and I was stupid enough to buy a Wii U at launch.  Better luck next time Nintendo.

[Vertigo]

Yeah this thing is going to be a Nintendo machine for Nintendo games. As usual it's a blessing and a curse for Nintendo.

The sight of nintards getting excited over Skyrim was a sight to behold, Yeah it's the remastered version but it's a half hearted effort as usual put that game out at launch while the Xbox One and PS4 versions, which launch next week, will be cheaper and the Switch version full price. See it flop, don't port anything else to the Switch.

Slowly drain the Switch of big western third party support. 

[benjipwns]

nvidia basically confirmed it's a Tegra spin-off like a year ago or something, that's not too terrible considering how long Nintendo held onto the Gekko which were the source of most complaints about the WiiU

plus what do people expect will fit in that tablet without it burning through the casing?

the hardware can't be in the "console" like the WiiU and you be able to take the dang thing on an airplane

[Cerveza mas fina]

Why the whole dock thing though, why not just a lilttle handheld (ds size) that can stream games to the telly through a dongle?

Like Airplay or something,  you could use a bluetooth controller too at home.

this whole dock clickety thing feels odd

[Cerveza mas fina]

Yeah this thing is going to be a Nintendo machine for Nintendo games. As usual it's a blessing and a curse for Nintendo.

The sight of nintards getting excited over Skyrim was a sight to behold, Yeah it's the remastered version but it's a half hearted effort as usual put that game out at launch while the Xbox One and PS4 versions, which launch next week, will be cheaper and the Switch version full price. See it flop, don't port anything else to the Switch.

Slowly drain the Switch of big western third party support.

getting excited over a 6 month delayed remaster of a decade old game, just shows how crazy starved nintendo fans seem to be, quite contrary to Brandnews "most adults I know own multiple consoles"

[Mr. Nobody]

Sometimes you just wanna replay the classics 

[Cerveza mas fina]

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1297383

[TakingBackSunday]

That's a non story

edit: to clarify, not even Nintendo has officially released details on their games for the Switch.  I doubt Nintendo gave the go ahead to any dev, even of dev featured in the teaser video, to release official details about their plans.  I'd wager official PR starts appearing for this sometime next week.

[nudemacusers]

my oldest's 6th birthday is in march. might have to cop one. better have a release day mario tho.

[TakingBackSunday]

Also, based on Laura Kate Dale and Emily Rogers' reporting, the device is using a Pascal chip and will be under clocked when the device is out of the dock.  Once placed in the dock, there is apparently additional processing that happens.

[archie4208]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features

"The dock is not the main console unit of Nintendo Switch. The main unit of Nintendo Switch is the unit that has the LCD screen, which the two Joy-Con controllers can be attached to and detached from. The main function of the Nintendo Switch Dock is to provide an output to the TV, as well as charging and providing power to the system."

[Sho Nuff]

Is there any official source that indicates this is gonna be Pascal?

[TakingBackSunday]

Is there any official source that indicates this is gonna be Pascal?

Just from the reliable reporters so far.  It's being pieced together at the moment.

[archie4208]

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-10-20-nintendo-switch-officially-revealed

While Bethesda's much beloved Skyrim was clearly shown during Nintendo's Switch reveal video, the publisher told us today that it's not officially confirming the game just yet. "We're happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Nintendo on the video. While we are not confirming any specific titles at this time, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Nintendo and support of the Switch. We look forward to revealing specific games and details in the future," a spokesperson said.

[eleuin]

can't wait to play morrowind on the go 

[Raist]

That reveal was a 4mins long video remake of this:




Yes, we get it, you can take the screen with you and play like a handheld. No need to show it 15 times in different scenarios.

Other than that, a bunch of ports (and a few looking suspiciously like concepts) and zero details as usual. And it launches in 5 months.

[Raist]

dp :/

[TakingBackSunday]

ffs why do I still get triggered when talking about Nintendo just fuck my shit up fam

[tiesto]

People on Twitter getting creative:

[AdmiralViscen]

I'm gonna buy this

My wife thinks it looks cool

[seagrams hotsauce]

This looks dumb as fuck, but I kinda want it anyway.

[Purple Filth]

the GAF threads are hilarious

[Bebpo]

So I guess this marks the death of 3d in gaming after this replaces 3DS.  Or does VR count as the next step in 3d?

[Beezy]

So I guess this marks the death of 3d in gaming after this replaces 3DS.  Or does VR count as the next step in 3d?

No one actually uses the 3D function on the 3DS. That shit been dead.

[Madrun Badrun]

I'm constantly surprised by the things Bebpo likes or thinks are important. 

[Bebpo]

Actually was just pointing it out because I found the fact interesting.  Not a big fan of 3d and didn't use it when it hurt performance or in dark areas because of the ghosting, but in general at least 3d never did any harm and made any games worse like motion or touch controls have. 

[bluemax]

So it is a suped up NVidia Shield with Nintendo support. That's cool I guess.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Also, based on Laura Kate Dale and Emily Rogers' reporting, the device is using a Pascal chip and will be under clocked when the device is out of the dock.  Once placed in the dock, there is apparently additional processing that happens.

lol, Nintendo fan fantasies

its Tegra

Nvidia says so itself...

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch/

[benjipwns]

The newest API, NVN, was built specifically to bring lightweight, fast gaming to the masses.

[Raist]

Also, based on Laura Kate Dale and Emily Rogers' reporting, the device is using a Pascal chip and will be under clocked when the device is out of the dock.  Once placed in the dock, there is apparently additional processing that happens.

lol, Nintendo fan fantasies

its Tegra

Nvidia says so itself...

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch/

I remember the GAF threads where people were staring at the WiiU's chipworks die shots for weeks to try and find stuff that wasn't there.

[Vizzys]

so its a 720p handheld with removable controllers basically
pretty underwhelming after all the hybrid rumors
nintendo so i expect it to be underpowered and overpriced as well
dunno