Nintendo Life | Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:28:48 GMT

Just here to remind people that Final Fantasy VII is on a Nintendo console now. And on the console that went back to cartridges, ha! I just realized the irony of that.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:36:35 GMT

@Grumblevolcano Except for Ark. Ark will always run like mud, on every platform.

The more I’ve thought about this, the more I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just not bothered no matter the outcome. As long as I can keep enjoying the game I like, none of it truly matters to me. Frankly, I think that’s the best way to look at gaming and hardware changes anyways.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:58:46 GMT

@AlohaPizzaJack Framerate and resolution of big 3rd party ports is where a power boost would be most noticeable outside of loading times. The most you'd see in terms of visual improvements for Nintendo's games would probably be more stable framerate in BotW areas like Korok Forest and possibly a handheld resolution boost for Xenoblade 2.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:44:16 GMT

@WebHead Gotchya. Haven’t played that one, no wonder I’m lost 😂

@rallydefault Yeah, Animal Crossing is supposed to be this ‘year’. So April2019-March2020

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:43:25 GMT

@rallydefault It was said to be coming this year during last year's September Direct.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:41:14 GMT

So I was reading the Eurogamer article about the Switch version rumor, and they casually rattled off the big first-party games coming this year like Pokémon, Luigi's Mansion, Zelda, and Animal Crossing.

Wait... Animal Crossing? Did I miss something?

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:39:25 GMT

@AlohaPizzaJack mainly aimed at games that run belpw 900p docked like Doom.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:21:54 GMT

BotW plays docked beautiful on my 65” 4K, so im not sure what comment is about.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:16:55 GMT

@Octane I don't think that is really gonna fly these days. People are all about compatibility and ecosystems these days.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:15:59 GMT

Grumblevolcano wrote:

I'll stick with my base Switch unless they pull some exclusivity BS like Xenoblade 3D was for New 3DS or unplayable mess on base Switch like Hyrule Warriors Legends was for base 3DS.

And that's the reason they do the ''exclusivity BS'' :P

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:15:40 GMT

They can probably get budget switch down to $170 with these cuts:
-cheaper casing(as in size reduction)
-cheaper packaging
-No Dock, no HDMI cable, No Joycon Grip or straps, no kickstand
-No rumble, no IR camera,no detachability, no joycon batteries
-same performance as current switch undocked

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:10:15 GMT

If I can find a good deal and it runs games like Xenoblade 2 at native handheld res, I think I'll probably grab the enhanced model.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:07:04 GMT

The Snack World: Trejarar's Gold is coming west, boys!

You know, the Nintendo exclusive from Level 5, the game that looks as dope as Yokai Watch 4 (probably want this game even more than Yokai Watch 4)

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:06:32 GMT

I'll stick with my base Switch unless they pull some exclusivity BS like Xenoblade 3D was for New 3DS or unplayable mess on base Switch like Hyrule Warriors Legends was for base 3DS.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:03:51 GMT

@EvilLucario yeah again its said mot to be a huge jump so your current switch is likely good. I do not exoect enhanced switch only games. That's not gonna fly anymore in today's climate.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:53:28 GMT

Maybe the "Pro" can run handheld games at docked fidelity or some crap. Who knows.

I don't know if I care about an upgrade anyway. Still rocking my original 3DS to this day after all.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:23:20 GMT

@link3710 ive heard switch games that run below 900p docked can look kinda bad on 4ktvs duento double upscaling. Also guessing the budget switch will be same power level as current switch undocked.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:20:01 GMT

@WebHead That's the first time I've heard someone suggest that, but it makes a lot of sense. In fact, I'd expect it to be built into the dock, rather than the system itself.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:17:24 GMT

I would expect a built in 4k upscaler to play nice with 4k tvs along with docked games running 900-1080p.

Re: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:14:08 GMT

@WebHead So the differemce would be a RAM increase? Riiiight.

Maybe they could change the limit on the Tegra X1. Its not running amywhere nesr full capacity as is. Remove the limit in a upend model and suddenly its more powerful despite not changing the hardware at all