Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

This is totally random, but there are a number of GameCube and Wii titles I wish to see upgraded into high definition for the Switch. Sitting at the top of my list is Super Mario Sunshine HD.

This is also going out on an entirely different limb, but I feel as if there has been a subtle pattern in the 3D titles and how they pertain to the 2D Mario titles. With the theory that I have devised, I am hoping that some form of Sunshine content or a Mario game that uses the same general design philosophies of Mario Sunshine is upcoming in a few years
-Mario 64 to Super Mario Bros: Revolutionary gameplay mechanics and clever take in their respective dimensions
-Sunshine to SMB2: As was the case for the 2D titles then, Sunshine also seemed to be viewed as divisive title. Underneath the critical reception though, were interesting and unique gameplay mechanics
-Galaxy to SMB3: Refined the revolutionary mechanics introduced in the original and even brought its own creative twists to the table
-Galaxy 2 to SMWorld: This is where I can find the most evidence pointing towards this theory of mine: Similar enemies to what originated in World, modernized music tracks, and of course Yoshi.
-Odyssey to 64: Open-ended and emphasis on exploration. Changed the overall objective for Mario whilst still maintaining the central philosophies and mechanics that have defined the franchise
-??? To Sunshine: ...Please?

@GrailUK good shout on Vanquish I'd completely forgotten about that one. I think the theoretical list of ports would probably end up being massive as in the time it's taken to write this comment I've also thought of Max Payne 3.

@FragRed Well it's not just last gen that's a no but current gen too. Like there were 5 main Tomb Raider games on 360 (Legend, Anniversary, Underworld, 2013, RotTR), the last 2 were multi-gen releases yet Square's already confirmed no Tomb Raider for Switch. But in the end you'll always need Xbox/Playstation/PC for 3rd party games, I accepted that reality back in the Wii era.

@FireMario887 Id prefer to see Sunshine HD or Sunshine DLC for Odyssey than a new 3D Mario. A full blown 3D Mario would take up a lot of time and resources that could be better used for other more needed projects. I think Sunshine HD handled by the likes of Grezzo would be the best move.

@Grumblevolcano I would love to see both rebooted Tomb Raider games to come to the Switch, but I can't see the demand being that high unfortunately though Nintendo are certainly trying to change this with getting publishers like Bethesda and now Blizzard on board with games that are actually selling (I assume Diablo 3 will sell very well) so maybe in time games like Tomb Raider could come. Current generation games are a little trickier as I think it depends on how well optimised the game engines are for scaling.

Wonder if Vanquish can run at 60fps on Switch. Bayonetta 1 on PC can run on toasters and even that game has a bit of framerate dips on Switch at 720p. Vanquish is a more demanding game so I wonder if the Switch can handle it at 60fps. Definitely at 30fps since the PS3/360 did, but 60fps really makes Vanquish better.

This year has brought me good tidings and great joy, fa la la la la and all that.

I got portable Bayonetta 2 and DKC Tropical Freeze, 2 of my favorite games ever, a fantastic Mario Tennis game (finally), Octopath Traveller and YS VIII, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (hard to believe the console MH experience I enjoyed just a few years ago on Wii U is now surpassed in the palms of my hands, and brings it back to console from 240p handheld land), both South Park games, a brand new open world/space Starfox (eh ehm, I meant to say Starlink), Dark Souls and Dragonball Fighter Z in 1080p/720p on a portable device, Diablo 3 and Victor Vran and Titan Quest and Pillars of Eternity 2, The World Ends With You, Valkyria Chronicles 4, 20+ Mega Man games in HD handheld glory including a brand new entry, a new Sonic racer with Team Sonic Racing, the ultimate Smash Bros game, console Pokémon...

And so much more came besides. It's been an excellent year. Especially on the 3rd party front (see, I told you guys it would slowly ramp up this year, and it definitely has. All that moping about "no 3rd party games will come to Switch, maybe just 2 per year" was wasted breath. And it'll continue getting better into 2019.

Now, just give me Metroid Prime Trilogy Remastered and that'll seal the deal. Heck, even New Super Mario Bros U will be a sweet, delicious cherry on an already delectable cake. But I still want my Metroid. It's cool on the Win 2, for sure, but... Switch is dockable and has motion and instant sleep and screenshots and videos and all that. And soon, cloud saves.

@EvilLucario
I'm gonna guess that's a no.

I have Vanquish on my GPD Win 2, which is noticeably a bit more powerful of a handheld than Switch, and Vanquish runs at 30fps, which was quite a success story to get running that well I should add. Still, 30fps works.

Since THQ Nordic bought Koch Media (Deep Silver and others) earlier this year, I've been hoping for ports of Dead Island and Saints Row to the Switch. Gamescom would be a good opportunity for announcements like that. Maybe Darksiders I & II while they're at it? Biomutant? Rad Rodgers? ELEX?

@JaxonH Yeah 30fps still isn't a dealbreaker for portable Vanquish and with gyro controls will still be fantastic, but it's a game like Doom 2016 that really benefits from 60fps.

Posted this in apparently the wrong place. GCUnit would rather have it here. Not one, but two videos (and a third related one) were posted today on ReviewTechUSA channel claiming an updated Nintendo Switch will be coming next year:

Nintendo May Be Releasing A NEW, MORE POWERFUL Nintendo Switch In "Early 2019":

Marcus's Sellars Stands By His New Nintendo Switch Info:

There was a tweet by Sellars, since removed, and the source link on Rich's first video leads to unrelated news, so take this with a pound/kg of salt.

@Qun_Mang Isn't Marcus Sellars proven to be a load of nonsense? When it comes to Nintendo, leaks tend to be more often than not fake.

That said, while I do expect a revision maybe in 2019, I wouldn't pin for those exact specifications.

What this rumour assumes is that Nintendo is dumb enough to, 2 years in, put out a VERY expensive if those specs are true device and fracture their userbase leaving a potential 20m+ behind and allow developers to ignore said userbase entirely in favour of the more expensive model?

And on top of that, assuming Nintendo is dumb enough to make this thing more of a headache to develop for by offering effectively FOUR configurations if a developer wants to maximise revenue? Why? What does this achieve?

And you just know developers will skimp out on the lower end Switch port if this is true.

@EvilLucario A lot of people agree with that assessment of him- just read the comments on the ReviewTechUSA videos- so much that Rich posted the second video, then a third one which said he'd be talking to someone else live about it tonight (apparently another untrusted individual- SuperMetalDave64).

@Knuckles-Fajita Oh, I agree- way too soon for a hardware refresh.

@ReaderRagfish I NEVER believe any company that says "we have no plans for anything". It's almost always more of a PR statement than anything else.

I don't believe it at all, while a New Switch may come at some point in the Switch's lifespan any earlier than 2021 seems very unrealistic.

Trusting Marcus Sellars is no different than flipping a coin. He's been wrong just as much if not moreso than he has been right. I do think eventually we will see an upgraded switch but early next year is unfathomable.

Agreed. It's like NFL coaches saying they have "total confidence" in their quarterbacks and have no plans to bring in the backup. 3 days later, Sunday afternoon... look who's not playing quarterback anymore lol

I could see a handheld-focused revision launching alongside the new Pokemon in 2019, but not a powered-up Switch. I expect we'll get one eventually, but it's too soon.

If they do release a new upgraded Switch, that has exclusive content, then I am done with Nintendo.