Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@TheLZdragon I hope it does sell well at launch, because real 3rd party support could be big for the switch. People who are willing to sacrifice a bit in graphics to take their games on the go may come out to purchase in droves IF 3rd party content is there, but it won't be if initial sales are lackluster (and it's obvious 3rd parties aren't willing to take the risk in creating ports for their newest games giving nintendo's record). More sales equal more money and staff to make awesome Nintendo games and develop more cool features (GameCube VC was strongly hinted for WiiU, but I think it didn't happen, because there wasn't enough install base to sell them to for it to be worth it).

Me too.

However I'm also convinced the "new portable" would almost certainly be a "portable Switch" compatible with all of the original software though. Permanently fuse the joycons in, remove the dock from the package and slightly adjust margin expectations and Nintendo could already drop the price under £200. That'll become even more dramatic as time goes by because it's based on mobile processing architecture that will get cheaper over time.

The really cool thing about Switch from Nintendo's perspective is that they can change direction with it relatively easily and, unlike the Wii U which was wedded to an expensive processor and an expensive controller, Switch can be taken in a few different form factors.

Some of these (the "permanent handheld" mentioned above or the "permanent home console" that I'm mentioning now) could be manufactured and sold much cheaper to build up an install base quickly if Nintendo feels it's necessary to do so.

I'm sure that's what they're counting on anyway. They can get decent sales in the Spring from diehards who HAVE to play Zelda and Summer for all the Japan diehards that HAVE to play Splatoon. By Holiday, they'll likely have a bundle or two and a really solid library headlined by Mario to draw plenty of new adopters in.

Honestly? The Switch may not have a blockbuster start but so far, it's positioned to be a pretty hot commodity this holiday season.

The Switch isn't even out yet and the way people are talking reminds me of how they talked about the Wii U and that when Mario 3D World, then Mario Kart, then Smash and so on would be out they would sell the system.

I've heard this old mind set before: "If I don't like this, then it's doomed". There are some information that we don't know about the Switch, and yet some people here are acting like they have came from the future, telling that it's going to fail, or it's doomed.

From what I have read, only a group of minority (like 5%) didn't like the Nintendo Switch when it's fully revealed, while the rest of the people, who actually tried it, have already placed an order for it. Talking doesn't work, you have to prove it by trying.

@spizzamarozzi As much as I love the WiiU, what else can Nintendo do? The WiiU's small install base isn't enough for them to turn a decent profit, they have lost the majority of 3rd party support and making new games costs money that they aren't recouping in system sales. Also with the move to a unified hardware/OS architecture the rather old 3ds is going to need a replacement soon. Why not go ahead and replace the failed system (I hate saying that) and the old system with a new product? I give the 3ds another year...maybe two if NS sells REALLY badly. Plus if you have a backlog of WiiU games you can focus on that. Let the people that didn't want the Wiiu (but wanted the games) buy the new system.

I am going to get the NS day one personally but that has more to do with the fact that I am excited by its feature set...and Zelda.

Or if you have a Wii U and like the idea of having those games run a bit better on a portable device. As someone who plays Wii U games mostly on the GamePad anyways? Going from 480p compressed to a clean video signal at 720p? It's quite an upgrade. Also Mario is coming this year so I know I'm getting one regardless. Even as a Wii U owner I think it's easier justifying getting the Switch early than pretty much every console since the Wii.

Definitely. I think people are making a mountain out of a molehill with the charging grip vs the one included. Your first set of Joycons is never going to run out of charge. They can charge overnight on the Switch itself and it's very unlikely you'll play for 20 hours straight.

Eh, it's more of a minor inconvenience. You can always charge them with the system.

I know I will be heavily criticized, but the more I find out about the Switch the more I wish they would just give up hardware and focus on their wonderful software for the PS4/XB1...

I get where you're coming from. I do. But here's where I'm coming from with this:

Wii U launch w/ NMBU- Holiday 2012
3D Mario- 2013
Mario Kart- 2014
Smash- 2014
Splatoon - 2015
Zelda - Spring 2017

It took over 4 years for a line up that could potentially change the trajectory of the console to manifest on the Wii U. By the time 3D World came, it was the Wii U's second holiday. Sony and Microsoft launched their shiny new consoles and that was all she wrote. Compare that to the 3DS that got 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 by it's first holiday. Compare that to The Switch which will have 4 of the above games by it's first holiday season, probably five if a Smash port gets announced down the line.

Everyone will have their own opinion about The Switch's future but personally, I think it's been dealt a much better hand to work with than the Wii U so far.

@Azooooz ok chill. i never said switch was doomed. all im saying was that i am holding off due to being unimpressed with the launch window and online atm. There's a good chance i will still buy it, probably when mario odyssey comes out.

@WebHead I didn't mean you, but some people I've met here. So don't worry.

He may have been adding to my point actually

I can't wait to see if Breath of the Wild will be nominated for Best Handheld next year at the game awards. Or maybe they'll get rid of that category altogether.

@Nicolai The winner would probably be the Animal Crossing mobile game

@Nicolai I can see them changing the category to mobile only...it looks like it's been heading that way anyway. At most I can see them including a 3ds game, but I really doubt Switch games would make the category.

On that note, it will be an interesting year in that Nintendo will potentially have two contenders for GOTY.

@Buizel: That seems like the most logical conclusion, since the 3DS will most likely be the last truly handheld console. It might even be named "Best Smartphone/Tablet Game" to clearly distance itself from the handheld console line.

BotW still has Game of the Year to go for, so it's no big deal.

As someone else in the comment section put it: ''The more I read about the the Switch, the more it feels like a giant micro transaction in physical form.''

Fortunately the Joy-Cons last a good while..

What Nintendo Nibelsnarfed Up With The Switch So Far (The Jimquisition)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fH_wl8ceAg

Edit: I partially edited the video's heading. Warning, it's Jim so expect plenty of colourful language.