Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

I think they said that the AC and FE mobile games were delayed so that they were launched after Super Mario Run. So the delay is for logistical reasons.

Yeah, you're probably right. I just find it interesting that Nintendo keep announcing things we had no clue about but people seem to know details about NX. With everyone desperate for NX news, I was just wondering how many leaks are made up to get likes/clicks.

Also, with every official piece of news we receive I'm not so convinced the NX is a portable any more (or primarily a portable), especially with the 3DS getting many Wii U ports, plus 3DS and NX getting several Dragon Quest games each.

@MarcelRguez I can see your point but of the 3DS and Wii U it's the latter with the longer game drought and less focus. The Wii U is clearly being killed off while 3DS has been receiving a steady stream of games with more coming in 2017. When the NX was initially announced 3DS sales were still strong while Wii U was already flagging (plus the New 3DS was released <6 months before). Both the 3DS and Wii U are likely to be replaced at some point but surely of the two it'll be the Wii U first?

@TomJ actually I think color splash will do well. It has Mario on the cover so it should break 1,000,000 lifetime.

@faint Mario Tennis Ultra Smash says hi.

Anyway, I'm not sure that it'll break a million, but I am sure that the NX reveal won't matter a lot. Most of the Wii U userbase are dedicated Nintendo fans, those who were planning to get Color Splash will do so regardless of an NX announcement. Just because the NX arrives in March, doesn't mean people won't buy any games for the Wii U anymore.

I didn't say that the hype would last until the NX itself. I said that they should announce the NX itself while there's this general interest around Nintendo. The more eyes they can get on Nintendo when they first talk about the NX the better.

I use this example all the time but it's worth repeating. Before E3 2006 when the Wii was shown? I had lost interest in Nintendo entirely. But then they started building up hype for New SMB and the DS Lite. Mario Kart DS was out, Brain Age wasn't a phenomenon yet. But I'd seen enough from my friends that I then planned to get the DS Lite when it came out. So at that point I was already searching for more info about Nintendo stuff. So of course I watched their 2006 show at E3....

.... so of course I told everyone I knew to get a Wii (not that it was a hard sell)

Still think the NX is a home console with the HH part coming later on. The Wii U needs replaced more than the 3ds does especially since the 3ds is getting a new Pokemon game soon. They can ride that wave for a bit.

@AlternateButtons If Nintendo reveals the NX next week then they need to announce it today to give enough time to make sure everyone knows and is hyped!

@FragRed They could announce it in a Direct, and give just one or two days notice. Not saying they should, but it might just happen.
Well, after the Apple conference they gathered mainstream press attention so it would be heavily reported if it happened next week, no matter what.
I'd still prefer a live event to showcase the console, but alas we may not be that lucky.

I'd argue that this month would be the right time to announce the system. They've gathered some talk from Zelda at E3, Pokemon GO and Mario iOS. Don't anmounce it a day in advance; and preferably a press conference, instead of a regular old Direct.

@Octane I don't know if there's time to announce a press conference and get the media outlets there by the end of September. Sony gave a months notice, so I can see Nintendo going for a Direct approach.

it's probably going to be a global direct hosted by reggie, shibata, and moriomoto. with some bill of course.

@FragRed Ideally they should've planned ahead. Oh well, I think you're right though, it's too late for that now.

I think in Nintendos head, with the announcement of Mario run, they will feel it's enough for now. Once again it's just a tiny percent of people screaming for more info about NX.
It's also summer, Nintendos target audience is out down the beach, on holiday, surfing, or whatever. Let the summer die down and that's when they will release info.
All of my PS4 playing mates still haven't heard of PS PRO even though it's been revealed. They have all been busy enjoying life

@DjLewe78 -yawn- all i know is old man ninty is gonna have to show this thing at some point.

@WebHead

Well yeah at some point. Well done x

dont get the hold up honestly unless its not coming out in march. 6 months away and the systems and launch titles arent ready to show?

It's stratigic. I think the summer is the worse time to announce anything as like I said people will be busy and not keeping to much on eye on indoor entertainment. I think 4 weeks minimum unfortunately

@DjLewe78 well fall is about a week away and they have no releases until oct. 7th. so i think the last week of this month would be best time to unveil it.

So wait, every company can announce something during summer, yet Ninty can't because some people may be at the beach? Summer is over where I live, everyone's back to work, I think that's true for most people. I don't buy that argument.

They've captured everyone's attention, now it's the prime time to reveal their next big thing; now more than ever. I wouldn't be an issue if they had still games coming to the Wii U, but there's nothing to look forward to at the moment.