Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@skywake
I don't think they need a hook for the Switch 2, either - if anything, in my mind, the hook is the hybrid nature just as before. I'm thinking whatever new "gimmick" they introduce is just going to be something to differentiate it, perhaps something like the 3D with the 3DS - maybe it's something that will stick and be used by lots of games, or maybe it'll be like the 3DS and not really make much of a splash but still be part of an excellent console.

@alexwolf
I'm not trying to convince you of anything.

@skywake I wasn’t putting words into your mouth. That’s was me speaking my opinion. Also, it shouldn’t be considered chasing specs. They do however need to have a competitive spec console so that developers don’t see a need to dismiss the console as one they shouldn’t work on. They shouldn’t feel the need to drastically downscale and perform “miracle ports” just to support the console. That my opinion. That’s goes a long way along with a modern online infrastructure and modern industry standard capabilities like voice chat through the console.

[quote=rallydefault]@skywake
I don't think they need a hook for the Switch 2, either - if anything, in my mind, the hook is the hybrid nature just as before. I'm thinking whatever new "gimmick" they introduce is just going to be something to differentiate it, perhaps something like the 3D with the 3DS - maybe it's something that will stick and be used by lots of games, or maybe it'll be like the 3DS and not really make much of a splash but still be part of an excellent console.

“You get it! The “hook” “appeal” “gimmick” any phrase you want to use is built into the switch. The hybrid nature is the main draw. Being able to play amazing high quality games on the go or on your big screen is what draws players in. Hopefully, Nintendo gets that and makes the switch a numbered console and keep it going. They hit the jackpot and I’m afraid they don’t even realize it.

@Qwertyninty
That post wasn't in reply to you

@Qwertyninty
I think the Switch 2 is still gonna be a Switch, yea. I just think they're gonna toss something "Nintendo" into it to differentiate it from the first iteration.

Whether that's an actual clamshell design or foldable design (too expensive likely), or somehow allowing two-screen play like the Wii U and its gamepad simultaneously, or some sort of VR/altered reality thing far beyond LABO, or some sort of smell-o-vision from the 90s (lol). I don't know. I just think they're gonna toss something goofy in there, but it will still very clearly be a Switch.

@rallydefault
I don't intend to get into an argument again here but I would note that there was that shipping manifest of Switch 2 components. It's publicly available but, well, you need to pay for access is my understanding. But people are crazy and Famiboards managed to cross reference it with known Switch 2 components codenames (like the SoC). That and, well, the form factor of the thing making it clearly "a Switch"

It revealed the size of the main housing (115mm x 206mm x 14mm), 12GB of LPDDR5, 256GB of UFS3.1 storage, NFC. A dock that contains a Display port to HDMI 2.1 converter (i.e. supporting upto 4K/120Hz modes) and a Gigabit Ethernet Controller. Also a touch screen with no recognisable part number that leaves us out in the cold a bit.... except that the dimensions of the casing suggest 8" which lines up with other rumours. But all of that is standard stuff. Much hype? Sure. But almost by definition it's all "just" better internal components which isn't what we're talking about

Then there were multiple pre-printed circuit boards. Of those there were two smaller ones clearly for JoyCon given they were labelled left and right. Which again is basically just suggesting it's the Switch form factor again. The rest could be accounted for as WiFi daughter boards, dock, the main motherboard and a Pro Controller. None of this is particularly outlandish

The only place that there was a clear departure from the existing Switch? It included a microphone. Also I believe, although I didn't see the receipts for this, that they also confirmed the magnets and an additional button. That's it. None of that I would describe as "Nintendo wacky" elements

To be clear, there could still be something "wacky" in there that has slid under the radar. I mean the Switch somehow managed to sneak what's effectively the Wii Vitality sensor onto the right JoyCon. It's not central to what the Switch is but it's certainly odd. But you would think if we're at the shipping manifests are leaking that it has a mic phase something like that would've been picked up

Of course that hasn't stopped people continuing to speculate about what the "Nintendo hook" will be even amongst people who know all of the above. And until we get the full reveal we just don't know for sure. It just, to me, seems like people are trying find ways to jam this "whacky Nintendo" narrative onto this when there doesn't appear to be much evidence for it. It doesn't really seem to fit with what we know and it doesn't fit with where Nintendo finds themselves at this point in time

Not saying you're doing this but there are certainly posters who are saying things along the lines of there "has" to be something with a tone suggesting that if it doesn't it's doomed. And I just wonder how these people are going to pivot from that position. Because to me it seems very likely it won't have a whacky element, and I firmly believe such a console would still do very well. Even if Microsoft come out, as has been rumoured, and release their own portable. Nintendo and Switch own this niche, they have great talent and the strongest IP. They can play a conservative hand

Very different topic, but I just noticed Frogun just released a sequel. Tons of people were playing the original a couple years ago and lots of articles on this site. I think I'll try the demo.

@FishyS worth a shot. It’s got a lot of “N64-isms”. Quite short, but the challenges are there to extend playtime. Do hope the sequel makes a splash, no pun intended.

@rallydefault as long as it’s capable I don’t care. Probably will be something I won’t use unless they make us.

@skywake my bad

@skywake
I've been updated on those shipping manifests, yes - I do keep up with things from some of the less annoying Youtubers.

The form factor is there, the magnetic Joycon rails are very likely.

But like you said, we need to see it.

You know, and certainly off topic, but I think we've possibly found something we can probably agree on! The only Youtube channels I watch that deal in Nintendo rumours/speculations are Digital Foundry and Nintendo Forecast. And even then both of them, I feel, spend more time on technical and business analysis respectively than actual rumours and speculation. I don't really have any time for a lot of the "Nintendo Youtuber" space so maybe we have some common ground here

.... I guess technically I watch other "Nintendo Youtubers" but I'm not sure channels like KazeN64 (N64 code optimisation), Macho Nacho (retro mods) and Summoning Salt really count in the same way

see how Nintendo could avoid droughts on it next gen hardware/games.

Why, Nintendo, do you tease me?
https://www.nintendo.com/jp/topics/article/8cd15dc6-2014-4181...

Can someone answer this for me…..
I’m now using a pro controller on my Switch what should I do with the two joy cons?
Do I leave them attached or just leave them in the box to go flat?

@Shrimpdragon You can leave the joy cons attached to the Switch. That way, if you ever pick up the Switch to swap from docked to portable play, everything works instantly.

Thank you @FishyS

After completing LM2 and spending some time in that game's ScareScraper mode, I went back to LM3 to see if ScareScraper was still active in LM3 and it was really easy to find online matches. It's a case where while the single player is best part of the game by far, the multiplayer is still fun.

I'd rank the games: LM3 > LM1 > LM2

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is the most recent NSO game trial in some locations. The game also seems to be on sale, same goes with (at least some of) the DLC (might depend on your location)!

I already played the game and it's awesome! Definitely recommend trying it if you haven't yet! I still have yet to get the DLC, maybe I'll pick it up eventually!

Can't wait for clickbait to say 'A NEW Mario game releases for FREE'

@Grumblevolcano Nice! I definitely like the 1st one the most, however I haven't played through LM2. The first Luigi's Mansion had the best ghosts, scariness, and music (in my opinion, of course). All of them are really good in their own way, though.