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Budda

I was very underwhelmed about the rumors that turned out to be true. But now I'm excited.
Seeing it changed everything.
Project Sonic 2017 was the game that got me kinda hyped, because it was announced for the "NX". Now that I know what I'm getting from the NX I can be fully excited about it. I was a little worried that it doesn't get released on a Nintendo console, and I have Zero interests in PS4 or One games. PC? I don't like PC gaming.
I also can get Splatoon now, because I don't own it.
And the new Mario. I already like what I'm seeing. If it's anything like 3D World or Galaxy I'm definitely love it.
While I'm at it I can get LoZ for Switch instead for the Wii U.
And we still don't know which games are still to come. I can't go wrong.

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AlexSays

My expectations were incredibly low going into the trailer...

And historically I've been let down by everything Nintendo has done for the past decade...

Yet even I'm looking forward to this. Assuming they don't screw this up somehow I may actually buy a Nintendo product for the first time in almost ten years.

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Andrzej777

I just worry it might become a failure again. As exciting as it might seem at first it might not be too exciting for the mass market, especially hardcore gamers. I mean, why would they buy the switch? Especially in times where many will upgrade to ps pro or scorpio? Aaa titles on the go? Hmm... why should smartphone gamers start carrying another device with them? one that seems quite big in direct comparison. Playing a local online gaming party with several consoles attached is kinda cool, though. You do need to have a couple of like minded friends to do so - believe it or not I dont know anybody in real life that plays on nintendo consoles, xbox and ps gamers I knoe plenty, some of which have created their own clans.
I hope for the best but actually did expect something more due to their top secret approach and fear somebody might copy it. Who knows maybe they still got some aces up their sleeves.

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LzWinky

YellowFighter wrote:

I haven't forgotten how Nintendo abandoned the Wii U about 2 to 3 years in.

Define "abandoned":

2012: Mario
2013: Mario 3D
2014: Smash and Mario Kart
2015: Splatoon
2016: Star Fox

And those are just the ones I could think of off the top of my head.

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Midnight_Blue_XV wrote:

I am giving the mods more credit at this time that they have enough experience to know that is a clear accident and sometimes its impossible to fix on my end.

and if i'm giving too much credit, thanks for the warning. but i'm not getting a good first impression with this community. how about giving me a chance to change my mind and actually talk about the main topic.

It happens to me too occasionally. It only takes seconds to clean up. No big deal

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Andrzej777

TheLZdragon wrote:

YellowFighter wrote:

I haven't forgotten how Nintendo abandoned the Wii U about 2 to 3 years in.

Define "abandoned":

2012: Mario
2013: Mario 3D
2014: Smash and Mario Kart
2015: Splatoon
2016: Star Fox

And those are just the ones I could think of off the top of my head.

Lets not split hairs about when they abandoned the wii u. Fact is they provided a very slow game support at the start, had a hard time to get rolling, came up with a few great games which people thought marked a turning point only to stop shortly after and announce nx plans. Zelda, which everyone was waiting for was further delayed and made into a double release.
I am a huge nintendo fan but I cannot say that I liked their approach. How many great game releasea did we get this year by nintendo? Two? Paper mario and starfox. I wouldnt call it major support especially when they know third parties are not bringing anything out.
This scenario might repeat itself with the switch.

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LzWinky

You didn't like how they just moved on to the Switch after realizing the Wii U didn't sell and won't sell a lot of units?

You didn't like how they prefer to release a great game instead of rushing it to hell like some 3rd parties?

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Andrzej777

TheLZdragon wrote:

You didn't like how they just moved on to the Switch after realizing the Wii U didn't sell and won't sell a lot of units?

You didn't like how they prefer to release a great game instead of rushing it to hell like some 3rd parties?

Yes, I didnt like kow they moved on to the switch.
The wii u was poorly planned out.
They should have waited one more year, finish some great games for release, make it more powerful to stay competitive instead of giving it the expensive tablet gimmick. We all know how things worked out. Not saying I dont like ny wii u, the opposite is true and thats why I dont really like the idea of it getting abandoned so soon with no more games coming out. Cept botw.

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Octane

TheLZdragon wrote:

You didn't like how they just moved on to the Switch after realizing the Wii U didn't sell and won't sell a lot of units?

You didn't like how they prefer to release a great game instead of rushing it to hell like some 3rd parties?

The first one isn't a great long term strategy, as it makes people wary of every piece of hardware they release. To be fair, I'm in the same boat. I'll wait and see how well the Switch performs before buying one, cause I know that they may drop support any moment if it doesn't live up to their expectations.

The second one shouldn't be an issue in the first place. It's no secret that the Wii U suffered droughts. They should've planned ahead, and don't rely on devs to finish a game within a certain time frame. Delays happen, and if you don't have a lot of third party support, you need to fill those gaps yourself. They could have outsourced other developers, they could've paid for a couple of ports instead. Again, it's that long term strategy I was talking about. Spend a bit of money now, make sure your current userbase is satisfied and they are more willing to buy your next system.

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Andrzej777

@Octane
Thats exactly the point. They need to make their system attractive. Gimmicks seldom sell underpowered consoles its the games. Right now I dont see any benefits except that its a more powerful console than the wii u. I dont want skyrim, I can play botw on the wii u and already own splatoon and mk8. And I dont take my ds outside.

Again it will all depend how much people buy the switch in the beginning and how its gonna sell the months after and how third party titles will sell. As far as the benefits shown in the trailer, I dont think too many people will care about them. I wont.
But lets be realistic, it will definitely sell better than the wii u. The 3ds sold over 50 million, and I think its those gamers that are likely to move along especially in Japan. So there is hope. Besides having just one system around makes it much easier to provide games. When you think how many games nintendo published in the last ciuple if years for wii u and 3ds combined then I think we are set for a good time. They do no longer have to choose between the console thar sold more units. Its all or nothing for nintendo. Like you I will wait and see how the situation developes. Even if its bad I will buy it for christmas as I am not into it because of its third party support. Nintendo and level 5 is sufficient for me.

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skywake

If this was promoted as the NVidia Shield Tablet 2.0 more or less as it is. Same theoretical performance and so on and still running Android. I'd say "cool concept but will it have any games worth playing?"

If this was promoted as the NVidia Shield Tablet 2.0 more or less as it is. But with an x86 processor and Windows 10 on it. Same theoretical performance and so on. I'd be first in line to get one. Because of indie games on Steam and higher end games running on lower settings.

If this was promoted as the NVidia Shield Tablet 2.0 more or less as it is. But Sony was backing it rather than Nintendo. I'd wonder whether or not Sony was serious given how quick they dropped the Vita. Also whether or not they'd actually support the thing given the PS4 is doing so much better.

But as a Nintendo console? With the Wii U dead and the 3DS limping along to the finish line? I'm fairly confident that at least Nintendo are going to support it. Even if third parties ignore it it'll have Nintendo's close partners pushing it hard. Game Freak, Intelligent Systems, Monolith Soft, Retro Studios, Platinum Games. What else are they going to be developing games for? I want this hardware to exist as a serious product and I think Nintendo are the best chance we have for it to actually work.

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nintykid

I must say I was really REALLY hoping Nintendo would just go with a regular controller and no extra screens. But I guess this is as close as they can get to that. And like the previous comments, I'm definitely not gonna rush and get a Switch, considering my lovely experience with the Wii U. If things do well I'll get one.

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Bass_X0

If there was a finishing line, the 3DS has already passed it. Its glory days may well be behind it now but its still going for now.

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Peek-a-boo

skywake wrote:

But as a Nintendo console? With the Wii U dead and the 3DS limping along to the finish line? I'm fairly confident that at least Nintendo are going to support it.

With the Wii U ceasing production and the 3DS gradually winding down support, it now means that Nintendo has no excuse when it comes to 'game droughts', as they can pour all their time and effort into one system.

I'm not particularly excited about the portability factor, but as home console with an all new Super Mario game, it will be hard for me not to keep glancing at the Switch from time to time.

I'm definitely not buying on day one though; the Wii U had a middling launch line up AND a barren launch window.

Going to wait at least a year this time round.

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Andrzej777

Peek-a-boo wrote:

skywake wrote:

But as a Nintendo console? With the Wii U dead and the 3DS limping along to the finish line? I'm fairly confident that at least Nintendo are going to support it.

With the Wii U ceasing production and the 3DS gradually winding down support, it now means that Nintendo has no excuse when it comes to 'game droughts', as they can pour all their time and effort into one system.

I'm not particularly excited about the portability factor, but as home console with an all new Super Mario game, it will be hard for me not to keep glancing at the Switch from time to time.

I'm definitely not buying on day one though; the Wii U had a middling launch line up AND a barren launch window.

Going to wait at least a year this time round.

There is actually an article on wiiudaily that claims the 3ds will get a successor. Seems a little but weird, though. But hey its nintendo

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rallydefault

I love my Wii U as much as the next guy, but the thing is dead. It's just dead. Nobody except Nintendo and a few indies want to touch the thing with a 39-and-a-half-foot-pole; and as a gamer who actually wants to play some games, that's not super great. I massively enjoyed the first-party games, but overall, it's been a trickle, and my system has definitely taken some long breaks while I mostly gamed on PC during the long droughts (and from now until March? yea... back to PC... and NES Mini!)

It's just time, OP. And I completely disagree that the Wii U had much more to do. It had nothing more to do, and that has pretty much been decided ever since Smash failed to turn things around. Sure, we could force the thing to limp on for another 2 years with only Nintendo squeaking out a couple more exclusives, but those would be some pretty dark and boring years. It was a nice concept with completely failed execution and marketing.

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kkslider5552000

Thinking about it, I could probably spend years without much of a desire to get the Switch. I've not played a lot of the 3DS games, a few of the Wii U games, a number of 360 games, and I want to get a PS3 to try some old playstation games. I could avoid getting it or any new console for like 3 years and still probably have something else to play at this rate.

I'm more than happy to try a new Nintendo console ultimately, but I've never felt less like I need to get a new console in general.

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JaxonH

Idk, it's a new Nintendo console with brand-new games for a new generation, and a new means to play existing games of the current generation. Kinda hard for me not to get excited.

But hopefully whatever issues people have will see them resolved and they can enjoy the system. Wii U is dead so that's not going to provide you with anything worthwhile after Switch launches. And 3DS is winding down with some easy ports from the Wii U stockpile... Switch is just where the games are going to be at. It's going to be a pretty barren landscape after the launch- I doubt Wii U and 3DS games combined will even reach half the number of Switch releases.

Personally I feel that just because the Wii U had a slow launch, that doesn't mean Switch should automatically be penalized with arbitrarily imposed time limits before buying. I say buy a console when it appeals to you. If it appeals to you day one, or you're the type of person who knows you're going to end up buying it anyways so you might as well get it sooner rather than later because the sooner you get it the more years of enjoyment you're going to get for your money, then buy it day one. If you see a bunch of games coming that you like after two months then buy it after two months. If it takes a year for the system to have enough appeal to allure you with then buy it after one year.

But to arbitrarily say "I'm not going to buy it for a year no matter what", that sounds almost like an attempted punitive measure. I never advocate buying a console that isn't worth it to the consumer, but if the Switch proves itself on its own merits then we need to support it, and without delay. Because the future of the console depends on people buying it. And if we want a bright future with a solid Nintendo console with thorough support all around, we need to get behind it the moment it earns merit. And like I said, if it actually takes a year to appeal enough to someone then that's fine, but if it's appealing to you day one with an incredible launch lineup and a whole slew of games on the way the first year then don't arbitrarily wait 12 months just because you're mad about Wii U. If everyone did that, then we will be responsible for dooming a system that could have, would have, been largely successful and continue to provide us with great games for years to come. And in doing so you actually contribute to the very problem that you're complaining you don't want to have again.

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@kkslider5552000
Same with me. Huge backlog and I am actually having fun with what they released. Staying on this level of cpu power for the next couple of years wouldnt hurt me. But hey, we cannot stop progress

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skywake

KidRad wrote:

The switch trailer had me cringing from start to finish....half of those scenarios would NEVER happen...

It was a 3min ad, what did you expect? They have a set of specific things they want to demonstrate and they construct a script around it. Nintendo probably sent out a thing saying that they specifically wanted to highlight four things:

1. You can use the Switch on your TV or on the go
2. The transition between portable and home console is easy
3. The JoyCons can detach and be used as independent controllers
4. Despite being portable the visuals are good and you can use proper controllers

And they would have wanted the ad to go over and over it. Just to make it super clear what the point of this thing is. More realistic ways people are going to use this? They're not going to cover most of those points.

A more realistic ad probably wouldn't involve anyone swapping between modes. A more realistic ad would probably involve the portable mode not really being used much outside the house. But while it might be "more realistic" such an ad would leave everyone a bit confused. Are these two different devices or not? Is this actually a portable or is it just another GamePad style thing? Realistic doesn't necessarily mean better.

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