Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@NaviAndMii UK digital prices are usually much higher than retail, so I doubt it

@IceClimbers Yeah, you could be right...

The eShop chart does make for more encouraging reading for FIFA at least - it's sitting third (behind two digital-only games; Stardew Valley and Golf Story) - and that isn't taking in to account any physical copies of FIFA sold...but, without actual figures, it's difficult to read too much in to it - FIFA could be in quite a distant third place for all we know.

Oh, boy. If I weren't short on money, I would have bought a lot of games right now. Switch is becoming a great console for me.

Yeah, to me, in six months, Switch has gone from a "There's nothing worth buying" to "Carp , I can't afford (the time or the money) for all those!"

The future is looking very rosey

@erv Ireland won this evening, so we can go back to playing the SNES Classic Mini for another while. It was an exciting match.

I couldn't tell you how many times my phone has reverted crap to carp lol

@NaviAndMii
"Gimped" is a matter of perspective.

Would you consider FIFA on Vita/3DS "gimped" or would you consider them with different expectations because they are handheld versions? I certainly wouldn't hold them to the same standard as the PS4 version- that would be ridiculous. Likewise, would you consider FIFA 18 on PS3/360 "gimped" or would you evaluate them with different expectations because those systems are not as capable and obviously don't run Frostbyte? They are still $60 versions of the game, and up until 2 years ago were considered fully featured.

The Switch version is not only well beyond past handheld entries such as the Vita/3DS versions, it's actually well beyond the $60 PS3/360 versions too, which again were considered fully featured up until two years ago, and even now aren't really considered "gimped" because people understand they're running on less capable hardware. Not only does the Switch version look better, run better, offer higher resolution, more modes and content, it doubles the value by providing both a console and handheld version in one, where even the handheld version surpasses the $60 PS3/360 versions.

So sure, you could make a comparison to the $60 PS4/X1 versions and conclude FIFA 18 is "gimped", or you could make a comparison to the $60 PS3/360 versions (which is the lowest common denominator for Switch, and just as close a comparison as PS4/X1) and conclude FIFA 18 is the definitive version, not just for handheld versions but for console versions which are unable to run on Frostbyte.

Personally I find there to be far more merit in the latter comparison then the former. Not to mention, if people were perfectly ok with the last Vita version, it's hard to understand how one could not be ok with FIFA 18 on Switch, which is night and day, and a huge multi-generational leap for portable FIFA. If PS3/360 versions were considered full parity up until 2 years ago, and Switch surpasses those in every respect, is the problem really that the game doesn't have enough content to be worth the money? Obviously the friend invites is a separate issue though. There is no excuse for that.

@NaviAndMii By buying the Switch port. You'll be missing the Journey mode and more! Also can't play with your friends online. For 60 bucks,it's a tough sale. If it was 40 it would be a different story.

By not buying the Switch port you'll be missing an entire handheld version and more. Also can't set up in tabletop mode and play arcade style anywhere, or play with any friend on the spot. For $60, it's a tough sale buying any other version. If they were $40 it would be a different story, since you're only getting one version- console only with no handheld.

The argument goes both ways. At the end of the day they're both just as viable. It just depends on what you value most. If you don't care about portability the Switch versions loses its appeal. Likewise, if you do but don't care about playing friends online, the other versions lose their appeal. Had this been on any other console, it would not be a viable option in comparison. But thanks to the inherent benefits and double value offered for each and every Switch release, even a game with a few less features can ultimately be the better value, and the better purchase. Games on PS4 and Xbox one are going to have a very hard time competing with Switch versions that innately offer twice as much value. Even games with 3/4 as much content, once you doubled/triple the value on account of getting a console version, handheld version and portable console arcade version via tabletop with 2 player on the spot, still comes out to be 1.5x to 2.25x the value/appeal over current gen versions. Thank Nintendo for that. But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter why it offers more value, all that matters is that it does.

@rjejr
Another coworker sold on a Switch at #Switchworld

This time it's Cindy, who works fluoroscope in the room next to me. She wants to buy one for her girls. Had me demo the unit for her, show her how you can prop it up on its kickstand and remove the controllers and pass one to someone else so that two people can play at once, recommended some games, etc. told her she needed a screen protector and I explained with the eShop was and how to buy games digitally.

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@JaxonH Has Nintendo sent you a check yet?

Is taking it anywhere you go really worth paying 60 dollars? While knowing damn well you can't play with your friends online? Not everyone lives near their friends so local play is out of the question for some people. And also knowing damn well it's missing some features?

@Spoony_Tech
It's a conflict of interest to cut a check to BestBuy corporate executive 😉

I think this person got the seed planted elsewhere. They came asking me about it. It's getting to a point people are being sold on it on their own, and just come to me for advice. That means it's blowing up. Finally reaching that critical point where it's spreading like wildfire.

I'm glad to see it. There was always that niggling doubt after seeing Wii tank after reaching such incredible success, seeing 3DS almost tank after it launched, then seeing the Wii U tank... it feels good knowing the system has a bright future. Finally a Nintendo console to be excited about that's actually really awesome and will have tons of games for years to come. Been a long time coming.

Yes. Personally speaking though of course YMMV. I could have bought it on PS4 or XB1 with The Journey but the portable aspect is absolutely the selling point for me. If I didn't have another system I wouldn't care about the other versions on systems I chose not to buy as they're not available to me. It would just come down to, I want a football game, this is my only option, is it any good? Yes. Sold.

@MsJubilee Not a chance. And it's worse for people like me who don't give a damn about portability. Nintendo want me to buy another console that's barely more powerful than the Wii U, that has less features, e.g. a browser so I can play some more gimped 3rd party ports. Yes the 1st party stuff will be great but they're not everything. When I buy a Switch, I'm going to have to buy extras like a memory card and definitely a Pro Controller because the Joy-Con's are the equivalent of dog waste.

That is why there are other consoles or PC. They are for people who want raw power and shiny graphics, 60fps, 4K etc. Nintendo was never about that. I really like the ports and I do not care if they are less graphically impressive or locked at lower fps.

I also like the joycons so I guess that is also matter of personal preference. People with big hands will not like them because they are not comfortable enough.

All I want are some nice ports of games. Games like Assassin's Creed 3 and 4 were wasted on the Wii U ... I need such titles on the Switch! They just need to ADD and ADD and ADD.

Just preordered Odyssey - woo! Also preordered FE: Warriors - why are people not talking about this one more? It's coming out in 10 days, people!!

@rallydefault It's a Musou game, and it's Fire Emblem, not for me

@rallydefault I think you answered your own question in the first 4 words of your post.

I really look forward to FEW - but I won't be getting it for a while.

I still haven't completed all the DLC for Hyrule Warriors. When I'm hungry for a musou type of game again, I'll go back to that one.

I'm not a huge fan of musou: I like the strategy and RPG aspect but the focus on battles in arenas is too big for me. I need more story, adventuring/exploration, and puzzles (in short: fun variation).

I already love the main Fire Emblem games. I don't need the fanservice as well, I didn't like it in FE Heroes and it was getting extremely cheesy in Hyrule Warriors (hookshot the majora's mask moon wtf?!).

Any other kind of Fire Emblem crossover (like Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Deluxe for Switch) I would have pre-ordered in a blink.

I think that Fire Emblem fits great as a musou game though, and it sounds to be just as good if not better than Hyrule Warriors. But I wait for the real Fire Emblem game that is coming to Switch next year. I have 6 Switch games on my must-have list for the rest of this year (and several others that are on my radar), and Fire Emblem Warriors doesn't make the cut. If, however, I need another musou game some day, then Fire Emblem Warriors would be highest on my list.

1. 10-10 Sine Mora EX (presumably/hopefully in the mail today - Edit: IT'S HERE!)
2. 27-10 Super Mario Odyssey (preordered)
3. 14-11 L.A. Noire (preordered)
4. 17-11 Skyrim
5. 01-12 Xenoblade Chronicles 2
6. 15-12 DOOM