For the record, neither the 3DS nor the Xbox One had a web browser at launch. Whether they add one later.... that remains to be seen. Honestly though, it's arguably fluff that isn't necessarily needed - only reason to have it is to check off an item on some arbitrary list. I sincerely doubt most people even used the web browser on the current platforms.
I think as a fairly small tablet it puts itself in a different category. I never really used the browser on my 3DS outside of the novelty of 3D images. The screen is worse than my phone and its slow. I rarely used the browser on my Wii U outside of the novelty of the curtains when sharing content. It takes too long to boot vs casting a video or similar and the GamePad screen is worse than a tablet.
The Switch? I can see myself being in a position where it's the best screen I have on hand. The screen is bigger than my phone and 720p isn't too bad. As long as its reasonably fast I can see myself using it for more than just games. Specifically Youtube and Twitch.
edit: Another thing to consider. The Switch is a portable device and so you'll be taking it with you places. How are you going to connect to the internet in these places? WiFi. What's the first thing you need to do when connecting to public/guest/customer WiFi? Open a browser and accept the terms of service. The Switch browser isn't just a convenience, for a portable device it's a requirement.
@skywake Except some devices use some sort of custom browser to complete the sign-in process. My Amazon Fire 7" does it. Even my phone does it. It might as well be the case with the Switch, although I doubt it. But then again, I swear I played a few rounds of For Glory matches (Smash 3DS) using the airport's Wi-Fi without even signing in. I just connected to the "router" and boom, I was already playing online. I had to sign in with my tablet, however
It's a shame that the Switch doesn't support a browser at launch. Yes, console browsers in general suck (they really do), but with the Switch's multi-touch screen it could be different. The Wii U's browser, even if it was somewhat ruined by one of its recent updates, is still the best console browser simply because of the convenience of the GamePad. For what is essentially a tablet that can be taken anywhere it's baffling that the Switch doesn't come with a web browser at launch. @jump Erm, isn't it a game? A terribly overpriced one, but still a game...
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You can say I'm "heated" if you want, I'm the only one who truly knows
I also hate when people start using your argument of "no skin off my back, and you shouldn't care so much either," because you're trying to cast yourself as superior to the issue. Here's the thing: You DO care, too, or else you wouldn't be using time to post about it here.
Anyway, back to the fact: In 5-10 years, I'm not going to remember to come back here to tell you "I was right," but I have no doubt in my mind that Switch can run FF XV one day. The Wii U ran Watch Dogs, for crying out loud. It's also apparent you didn't read the interview. The dude clearly stated they hadn't even looked into whether or not the Switch can run it.
@jump
And we've known for many years that the PS3/360/Wii U were pretty similar in power. So I don't understand what the point of that comment was? It just reinforces what I've said.
@jump
And we've known for many years that the PS3/360/Wii U were pretty similar in power. So I don't understand what the point of that comment was? It just reinforces what I've said.
It's what you randomly brought up in the conversation about how you think the Switch can play FFXV...
@Whitewatermoose Given XB1 only supports VR via connecting to a Windows 10 PC, the different versions could literally be solely because of VR support. Of course with PS4, all hardware models support PSVR so you wouldn't need 2 versions (no VR, VR). Either way, it's not that long until Microsoft reveals it as I'd assume a reveal before E3 so E3 can be focused on the games.
Well there is a rumor on Reddit and Neogaf, that Desinty 2 is only coming to PS4, Xbox One, Scorpio (looking likely that it IS Xbox 4 after all), and PC. No Switch version.
I'm not really surprised, if it was Overwatch it'd be a bummer but meh.
Whatever happened to Destiny's gonna go on for years and years like WOW rather than breaking it up into sequels?
@KirbyTheVampire
You can say I'm "heated" if you want, I'm the only one who truly knows
I also hate when people start using your argument of "no skin off my back, and you shouldn't care so much either," because you're trying to cast yourself as superior to the issue. Here's the thing: You DO care, too, or else you wouldn't be using time to post about it here.
Anyway, back to the fact: In 5-10 years, I'm not going to remember to come back here to tell you "I was right," but I have no doubt in my mind that Switch can run FF XV one day. The Wii U ran Watch Dogs, for crying out loud. It's also apparent you didn't read the interview. The dude clearly stated they hadn't even looked into whether or not the Switch can run it.
First of all, I cared enough to post about it, but I wasn't expecting a conflict to start from my simple opinion that I don't think it could run well enough on the Switch to warrant a port. Second of all, I did read it, and he said he didn't think it would run, and someone from the very company who made the game probably has a better idea if it'll run on the Switch than anyone else. Even if it did, it would be a pretty gimped version of the game. Besides, by the time they put in the manpower to port it over, FF 15 would be in the bargain bin for 20 dollars on PS4 and Xbone, and it would be like the Wii U with that long list of 3rd party games that everyone had already played all over again.
@Whitewatermoose The whole point of what Western 3rd Party developers are doing is that they are playing the "wait and see" game. If the Switch is selling like hot cakes and the user base is continuously increasing, they will jump in and make "AAA" games for the console, regardless of power.
Every developer is saying that, but indirectly. Like "no current plan for Switch" is the most common one.
TBH I was never expecting AAA titles like GTA, FF and whatnot. I think people got ahead with themselves with talk of home console power, easy to port etc.
I was expecting and hoping more along the lines of taking Vita's role of JRPGs like Persona, continuing 3DS series like Ace Attorney, Professor Layton, Monster Hunter etc with dash of the multiformat crowd pleasures like FIFA, WWE.
Yeahhh people really shouldn't get so bothered when obvious games aren't coming to the switch. Like ff15 or destiny 2. Don't expect prey or GTA6, or red dead redemption 2. Aside from money issues the switch just isnt the hardware for those AAA games.
One thing that would be cool to have that the switch could probably run would be ff14. Though they did just drop the PS3 version so maybe not
@Whitewatermoose They don't give every game a sequel but let's go with this anyhow.
Would I like more new IP? Yes. Want to know the problem? Even when they do that, it doesn't always work. Codename STEAM happened. Captain Rainbow happened. Wonderful 101, a third party new IP happened. Didn't fly off the shelves. Yet Splatoon worked.
So saying one or the other works isn't true. New IP pop fairly frequently, but it doesn't always sell.
And with regard to money going to third parties, pretty sure something happened to get digital exclusivity and special retail editions for PuyoPuyo, Ultra Street Fighter 2, Bomberman etc.
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@BLP_Software Really hope Nintendo didn't pay for digital exclusivity and special retail editions for Puyo Puyo Tetris, that's not a game to brag about as its coming to the PS4 also and not going to be a big seller. Though it is funny reading the Vita fans get upset its not coming to their handheld.
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@FragRed yeah its coming to PS4 but only in physical form and that's due to "license issues" whatever the hell that means. Just a theory.
And hey, the other manufacturers brag about exclusive crap all the time. Sony + marketing other companies DLC seems to go hand in hand and even Microsoft gets exclusivity at times. It's something Nintendo has managed to avoid doing up until now short of the times they've gone and full on published stuff.
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@BLP_Software@FragRed Definitely not a theory. Ubisoft currently has the Tetris license for digital distribution. The contract only applied to "currently available consoles". That obviously doesn't apply to the Switch, so it gets the digital version of Puyo Puyo Tetris via loophole.
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