Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

I'm not entirely sure what I just watched, but I think I like it.

@NEStalgia Well, the Western commitment to polishing every aesthetic aspect of a production and saddling it with mediocre gameplay is the big reason why I'll likely continue to ignore the Western AAA industry almost entirely. Thankfully, the Japanese and indies are still making games I actually want to play.

Although I don't think good gameplay and immersion in a production are mutually exclusive things. I could point to something like Resident Evil 7 as an example... ESPECIALLY in VR.

@gcunit Those don't look like joycon, though. They look like horrible Playstation versions of Nintendo's already horrible Classic Controllers for the Wii.

The frick was that! It looks aimed at really little kids, which is kind of a shame as that idea is cool.

That's amazing!

That would definitely have been amazing as a kid, gotta love Nintendo for making something like that. Also... VR predictions turned out to not be completely wrong? Sort of? In a very bizarre way? Regardless, another way for people to enjoy the Switch is always a good thing.

@Strix It did say kids and kids at heart so mostly aimed at kids

IT LIVES!

PROJECT GIANT ROBOT IS ALIVE - I KNEW THIS DAY WOULD COME!!!1!

"We're not interested in VR."

Proceeds to make weird Nintendo version of Google Cardboard

Trying to get in on the DIY crowd huh Ninty.

That Labo trailer looks amazing, I just hope it's not just some novelty that has zero in-depth application.

Also, is Labo not a bit too like a colloquialism for labia?

That's....damn I want that and I'm 22.

You can be a giant robot and your movements are in the game!!!!

So the IR Camera looks for reflective tape that controls the game. So these little cardboard creations use the IR Cameras and Gyroscopes to take what you do with the cardboard, be it actual realistic motions or key presses....and the game responds.

Man I'm 5 again.

Imagine playing a racing game with one joy con as your steering wheel and the other as your accelerator...

If that properly works then that's genius.

Could use the same device to provide analog trigger support for Gamecube VC.

Looks way too complicated and at $70/$80 for carboard? haha, nah.

lol, the Nintendo UK link is still empty - I went to Reddit to find the Youtube link.

I'm impressed with the toys, but it's not something I'd be interested in. The cardboard suit that interfaces with the robot game though - that might be something I could be tempted into doing.

@MisterPi $70 for the cardboard AND the software to use it.

@YummyHappyPills That's still pretty sad. For cardboard. How long could it even realistically last, even if used by adults?

Looks a little dumb, but maybe kids will like it.

Cardboard is a really poor choice, though. Too fragile IMO, especially if kids are the ones using it.

People are saying that it's too expensive for cardboard, but if it were plastic instead then it would be more expensive to produce. Remember that the price tag includes the software, it's not just cardboard.

I can't imagine they're exactly slim on the profit margin on carboard cutouts.

I am so ready for Labo...(kinda wish my dad was still working though so I could get free heavy duty cardboard...)