What are your thoughts on the Nintendo Switch?

[Person74]

Title.

[Dash Lambda]

Just gonna leave this here.

[Shiv78]

Pretty cool. I won't be buying one, but multiplayer on the go is really appealing, especially without having to get extra controllers. Nintendo still really needs to catch up on graphics though, as the Wii U was barely more powerful than a PS3 and the Switch, from the video, doesn't seem much better.

[Person74]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

Pretty cool. I won't be buying one, but multiplayer on the go is really appealing, especially without having to get extra controllers. Nintendo still really needs to catch up on graphics though, as the Wii U was barely more powerful than a PS3 and the Switch, from the video, doesn't seem much better.

Think it will sell?

[Shiv78]

1 minute ago, Person74 said:

Think it will sell?

Only to diehard Nintendo fans and also kids under maybe 10 or 11. Replaces the Wii and DS from my generation!

[AdmiralMeowmix]

2 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

Pretty cool. I won't be buying one, but multiplayer on the go is really appealing, especially without having to get extra controllers. Nintendo still really needs to catch up on graphics though, as the Wii U was barely more powerful than a PS3 and the Switch, from the video, doesn't seem much better.

Since it's powered by an Nvidia Tegra chip I'd say it probably as the same capabilities as the xbox one and ps4.

[ARikozuM]

I'll be upgrading all WiiU's with the Switch when it comes out. I'm glad that they're going with the cartridges rather than the slow-ass discs of the competitors.

[Person74]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

Only to diehard Nintendo fans and also kids under maybe 10 or 11. Replaces the Wii and DS from my generation!

You sure, i think you underestimate the Nintendo audience, its not just children, but i'm not saying the thing is out of the ordinary.

[Shiv78]

1 hour ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

Since it's powered by an Nvidia Tegra chip I'd say it probably as the same capabilities as the xbox one and ps4.

A Tegra is a phone or tablet-grade APU-style solution. Not similar to current-gen mainstream consoles. Nintendo is more arcadey anyway so it shouldn't matter (hopefully)

[Tom is a Door]

21 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

A Tegra is a phone or tablet-grade APU-style solution. Not similar to current-gen mainstream consoles. Nintendo is more arcadey anyway so it shouldn't matter (hopefully)

Plus I am pretty sure like always they will first party support and those guys really know how to optimize and squeeze every penny out if it (stopped myself from making a jew joke, give me a thumbs up plez )

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, Tom is a Door said:

Plus I am pretty sure like always they will first party support and those guys really know how to optimize and squeeze every penny out if it (stopped myself from making a jew joke, give me a thumbs up plez )

My quota for thumbs has been capped at two, but I can agree if that'll do.

[Donut417]

I think its an interesting concept. Not entirely sold. I have questions concerning performance and features. Plus we need to know the price and how it will compare to MS and Sony. Then there is the games library. Id like to see if they can pull it off. 

[Ithanul]

I really can't wait for the console/handheld to come out.  Especially if they get their heavier hitter titles out on it.

 

The whole thing of picking up and going is just sweet to me.  I tend to like being able to play games on the go.  Whole reason my 3DS probably sees more hours on it then the PC or consoles I have.

 

Though, the biggest thing will be what are all the features the device will have.  If they can smack touchscreen, gyro, etc. in it.  I can see a wide range of games being made for the Switch.

[kaiju_wars]

I think Nintendo needed an actual powerful console that can compete.  They will be going up against the Scorpio and PS4 Pro this time around, and at best, their console is barely as powerful as an Xbox One and PS4.  Nintendo dropped the ball again.  They need a powerful console that is meant to just game, no gimmicks, to draw in that hardcore crowd again.  The trailer actually made it looks like they'll at least attempt this, this generation... but we were told the same thing with the Wii U.  

 

I'm holding my breath to see what they actually deliver until then.  But a lot of my views on this align similar to what ReviewTechUSA says about Nintendo and needing a powerful console. 

 

[ARikozuM]

8 hours ago, kaiju_wars said:

I think Nintendo needed an actual powerful console that can compete.  They will be going up against the Scorpio and PS4 Pro this time around, and at best, their console is barely as powerful as an Xbox One and PS4.  Nintendo dropped the ball again.  They need a powerful console that is meant to just game, no gimmicks, to draw in that hardcore crowd again.  The trailer actually made it looks like they'll at least attempt this, this generation... but we were told the same thing with the Wii U.  

 

I'm holding my breath to see what they actually deliver until then.  But a lot of my views on this align similar to what ReviewTechUSA says about Nintendo and needing a powerful console. 

 

Power means nothing when your developers can't program worth a damn. Nintendo approves every [first and second-party] game and ensures that the games are up to standard.

 

If Nintendo's track record is anything to go by, they'll be the only ones hitting 1080@60. Again.

[kaiju_wars]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

Power means nothing when your developers can't program worth a damn. Nintendo approves every game and ensures that the games are up to standard.

 

If Nintendo's track record is anything to go by, they'll be the only ones hitting 1080@60. Again.

The average consumer doesn't care about that.  If you have developers, let's say Activision, not wanting to develop for it because, "it's underpowered."  You've lost third party support.  Nintendo should be fighting for all the third party support it can get.  

People care about the Call of Dutys, the Battlefields, the Assassins Creeds, the Maddens, the MLBs, the 2KXXs.

The Wii U is proof of this.  It's had almost no third party support and it's selling worse than the GameCube did. 

 

Also, Nintendo approving every game to ensure standards is kind of bullshit.  Look at the load that Sonic Boom was on the Wii U, for example.

[RagingTyphoon]

I'm just going to wait a few years for them to release a special edition version, I only want it to add it to my Nintendo collection. I personally will continue to purchase Nintendo products for my kid to enjoy, oh and Pokémon.

[natey_g]

Neat concept, but id like to see it in action first, i feel like the joycons will wear out fast

[TheBestUserName]

21 hours ago, ARikozuM said:

I'll be upgrading all WiiU's with the Switch when it comes out. I'm glad that they're going with the cartridges rather than the slow-ass discs of the competitors.

PS4 can actually read blu rays rather fast, and games install while the game loads.  Relatively speaking, I have no complaints. 

 

That said, I still agree -- I'm totally down for carts.   

We have a Wii U, and it'll probably still remain connected when we inevitably get a Switch on launch. I'm totally jazzed. 

[TheBestUserName]

7 hours ago, kaiju_wars said:

Also, Nintendo approving every game to ensure standards is kind of bullshit.  

They used to do that way back in the day.  The idea of them continuing to do it has perpetuated through the years. 

[ARikozuM]

2 minutes ago, TheBestUserName said:

They used to do that way back in the day.  The idea of them continuing to do it has perpetuated through the years. 

They approve games from first and second party developers.

8 hours ago, kaiju_wars said:

Also, Nintendo approving every game to ensure standards is kind of bullshit.  

[TheBestUserName]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

They approve games from first and second party developers.

Oh, well, of course they approve their own games. 

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, TheBestUserName said:

Oh, well, of course they approve their own games. 

Obviously, but they don't stop development if the game isn't up to standard. I think the best example was the second-party Earthbound 2 with the game being scrapped for a complete overhaul in about three months.

[TheBestUserName]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Obviously, but they don't stop development if the game isn't up to standard. I think the best example was the second-party Earthbound 2 with the game being scrapped for a complete overhaul in about three months.

We don't disagree. 

 

The only thing that was confusing at first was that it sort of sounded like it was stated that Nintendo approves ALL games.  I could be alone in that interpretation... but whatevs -- it doesn't matter because that's not what was meant.  

[ARikozuM]

Just now, TheBestUserName said:

We don't disagree. 

 

The only thing that was confusing at first was that it sort of sounded like it was stated that Nintendo approves ALL games.  I could be alone in that interpretation... but whatevs -- it doesn't matter because that's not what was meant.  

I fixed that in my post. Nintendo approves and seems to be strict about quality for any contracted work.