Rumour: Nintendo Switch VR May Have High-Profile Support from Capcom

I hope this is true but will believe it when I see it.

Doesn't sound very likely.

I hope it's true too. Honestly, as a long time Resident Evil fan, RE7 has me a bit worried, but at the same time incredibly curious. I feel like I'm either going to hate it, or it's going to really surprise me. I have to keep in mind that Resident Evil 4 was a drastic change for the series too, and how that game ended up being a masterpiece. It's just that this game doesn't look anything like a RE game, like really in no way. Even though RE4 changed the formula up immensely, it is still undeniably a RE game.

I don't believe for a moment that this is going to happen. I'd be surprised if Resident Evil 7 came to the Switch at all, let alone enabling the use of VR.

I'm calling it:
Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter Dos
Monster Hunter Tri
Monster Hunter Fo-(4)
Monster Hunter V(R)

@FragRed exactly.

Resident Evil 7 port? Quite possibly.

Full VR support a la PSVR? Quite unlikely.

I'll be buying it next month on PS4 either way. Interested in the VR functionality even though I worry for future PSVR support which is why RE ain't enough for me to buy into VR.

I don't think it's gonna happen. I doubt the VR would be used for anything that isn't pretty basic, if it gets used at all. Maybe in future iterations of the Switch, if Nintendo chooses to go down the path of periodic upgrades.

Also, doesn't look like OBE1 has become any less intolerable.

I heavily doubt the Switch will have VR, but if it does, that's cool.

Personally, I can't stand VR, but for those who like, more power too them.

As someone who wants the PS4 VR, but still cautious into if the phase will last or if the support will end (especially considering the price points), I'm not excited about this. It's nice that they have it added (if the rumor is true), but not something that will make me get excited and pee my pants for (pun there). The only thing that I'm interested in for the Switch (besides on how you can add more space to the HD) is the games, which is the only thing that I look at with any system...the games...which is why I enjoy the PS4...variety of games are what makes me want the system, and with the variety on PS4, it's why I enjoy it...just like the Gamecube, Wii, PS2 and Genesis...the variety and replay value of the games. Hopefully nintendo does get all of the Resident Evil titles...they had them on Gamecube, and I thought they were getting them all on Wii, but it stopped. Wii U needed more of a variety, so it would be nice to see a large variety on the Switch.

Other than that, OBI acts like he's on a large sugar high (or just plain high).

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HAHAHHAHAHA this is a new low of game journalism. How you people believe this clown? I watch his videos and he really making stuff up. He said he have a credibility sources and no proof at all. Folks I am disappointment on you guys to believe these rumors. Nintendo is not making a VR headset and they are not porting RE 7 on the switch. Cacpom said to it couple months ago. Also he said devs are working on VR games on the switch. LOL LOL LOL. Crazy because my publisher (505 games) the sdk and no VR SDK or any attachment. People this guy Obe1plays just want attention. The switch is not powerful enough to run VR. Even the ps4 pro vr is not real vr. People just wait until jan 12 or 13 for the switch press conference.

Also PS. My game trailer for the wii u, PC and possible the switch coming this friday on my youtube channel

@sandman89 Are you serious you believe this crap

Still not sure how I feel about VR at this point. As with all previous rumors (Come on, January 12, get here soon!), I'm taking this with a truckload of salt.

@Shinion You're just like me. I'd like to get the PSVR, but spending that much for it to not have the support in the future, is kind of a waste of money...and after their Move, it's a bigger chance. Even nintendo gives up too easily with some of their expensive add ons...their Zappers (on all their systems) never continue and the Balance Board (except for the few on Wii) only had one game for the U, with nintendo charging $100 at first, and then it becomes a waste of money...even Guitar Hero, Rock Band and the horrible Tony Hawk Skateboard and Rock Revolution, are kind of a waste of money.

I cannot see Switch VR happening with this generation. If the it is successfull maybe in a Switch upgrade, to me so far VR is another fad like the return of 3D was.

First of all, this guy is all talk, with no proof in his hands. Second, VR still requires a beefy technical specs to run even smoothly. Finally, January 12th/13th will answer our most asked questions.

How can anybody take OBE1 seriously. The guy has his dial turned up to 11 permanently.

I really hope Nintendo ignores this VR thing right now. The Switch just isn't beefy enough to provide a compelling VR experience. That's the concession they're making for full portability.

@dizzy_boy Idiots. A random youtuber who barely have 36,000 subs have information about the switch more than youtuber have over 100,000 subs. This a new low of idiocracy. I am disappointment of Nintendolife. The switch is not powerful to run VR.

The Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU is not power engough to run VR. The Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU (switch) is 9x stronger than vita but its between a wii u and xbox one specs. There is know way the Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU can run VR.

@Ralizah Because its not true. The Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU cannot run VR. PS4 VR is not real VR. The PS4 is using old tech. HTC Vive and oculus rift is "real VR". So please don't believe this rumor. Obe1plays just want attention.

@therealgamer The X1 is not confirmed & Laura Kate Dale herself has stated the Digital Foundry leaks are based on older less powerful Dev kits. There was also an "nVidia" leak (again, unconfirmed) that stated the chip is a new chip built from the ground up.

However, I do agree with you that OBE1 has no credibility at all. Even Dale has had to ask him to not to spread lies that she had confirmed his rumours. Instead of apologising he simply hid the evidence. This is not a person you should trust with your pocket change, let alone your news.

Rumors based off rumors based off rumors...

This is getting ridiculous. Bring on Janurary 12th already.

@DanteSolablood Obe1plays is not a gamer. He's doing this for clickbaits. How the hell he know that Cacpom is porting RE 7 with full VR support? Who the hell he talk to? Where is he getting info that asscreed is coming to switch next year. Where is he getting these info? Why can he show evidence to back up is rumor even Laura and Emily fraud Rogers.

@therealgamer I agree with you on this at least. OBE1 is a proven lier in my & many people's eyes. Though you seem to be telling people that the Switch is running on a quad core X1 as fact, where is your confirmed & factual source? If it's Digital Foundry I've seen their source & it's an unconfirmed contextless "leak" from June/July... several dev kits ago.

@DanteSolablood He's just as unreliable as OBE1. He claims the Switch isn't powerful enough for VR. Even at those specs, that's demonstrably false. It could run VR, it just wouldn't be some Vive/Oculus/PSVR level stuff, including Resident Evil 7. It'd be Google Cardboard and Gear VR stuff.

@DanteSolablood The switch is running custom Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU. The reason why said the switch is running Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU let you get an idea how powerful the switch is. Yes it not the Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU because my publisher 505 games have the sdk and he show us the specs in late October. There are two sdk for the switch. I cannot tell you but its like the wii u sdk. The wii u have two one is 3gbs and one is 1gbs same as the switch. Now the switch power is basically base on the Nvidia X1 quad-core, Maxwell GPU you can find on google tablets. Right now I am making 2 games. The first game I am going to show off next week is called I.E.L : Indo European Languages. The game is a 2d educational, simulation and puzzle game. The game is coming to the Wii U and PC (maybe the switch). The second game right now is in early prototype mode. The game is "fighting game" and 505 games going to publish it. The game is coming to Nintendo Systems in Q4 2017.

I don't really care about VR, so I'm indifferent to that aspect, but if RE7 may be coming to Switch, cheers for that.

What are the sources here? Just a random streamer? How are we taking what this guy has to say with any sort of validity?

@IceClimbers LOL Google VR and Gear VR is not real VR. Okay so can the wii u run VR? The Wii u is stronger than the ps3 and 360? No it cannot. The Google Cardboard Lets You Preview Virtual Reality, But It’s Not All That Great.The google vr have low-resolution like the PS VR. I don't called google cardboard VR. Also Gear VR is better than cardboard VR but its mobile VR. Yes the switch could run Gear VR but run resident evil with Gear VR Tech, HELL NO!!!.

@therealgamer Can you confirm the date your publisher got the SDK because many publishers are still running the older kit from July & unless specifically requested, likely won't be receiving the updated one until after launch. This is not uncommon and I believe happened for the Wii U launch as well.

As for "real VR", VR has existed since the 90s. You can claim anything you want isn't "true VR"... but at that point you're just being a snob.

Well I wasn't gonna buy Resident Evil 7 on PSVR, and I won't buy it on Switch either. The Kitchen demo in VR was amazing, but too creepy for my taste

@DanteSolablood "As for "real VR", VR has existed since the 90s. You can claim anything you want isn't "true VR"... but at that point you're just being a snob." The reason why said it not "real VR' because its low resolution. PS4 VR is no near as htc vive or oculus rift. Yes its VR. Even the Wii u could run a VR tech because its ram power. But the Nintendo is not working on VR right now.

Also 505 games and many publisher have both sdk. They have the lastest and early sdk. Its like the wii u and other game consoles sdk. The wii u have : Cafe SDK 2.08.11 ～ 2.10.12 and Cafe SDK 2.11.07 or later.

@Megas RE 7 look like a dlc of outlast LOL

This OBE1 dude is really annoying and the ultimate definition of what I hate about click-baity reaction videos with surprised face thumbnails.

@therealgamer Well I can't go any further without saying you're lying or mistaken, something I would never do based on rumours & leaks. However, it does make a lot of things which are confirmed make very little sense.

However, bringing VR down to an argument of resolution is a little much. Is watching television on a non-HD TV not "true" television? That's just silly.

I think this site may have lost it's content filter. This is something My Nintendo News would post.

Bullsh*t

Doesn't float my boat. Either as a credible rumour or as something I'd want to play. I'm not bothered at all about VR. I play games to socialise 😉

Least credible.

Rumor.

Ever.

I agree with @therealgamer and others that this is a new low on Nintendolife in regards to journalism.

However it being the holidays, many of us likely had one too many alcopops so these things can happen.

I am judging, just saying.

I'm tired of these ridiculous rumors. Nintendo never confirmed that they are actually going to release a VR headset. Besides, these third party games aren't coming and people need to accept that. People are setting themselves up for disappointment.

I think Switch VR is just a contingency at the moment. If VR takes off in a big way, Nintendo can release an inexpensive GearVR type accessory, and so won't be totally left behind.

However, I don't think they'll pull the trigger unless they're either confident they've cracked it / found the killer app. Or if 2017 turns out to be the year VR comes of age.

Personally, I think VR is headed for the trough of disillusionment this year. Many game devs are going to drop out of VR after middling sales (despite being launch titles for consumer VR). I think investment might also bottom out for games VR. So I can't see Nintendo taking the risk by releasing counter-cyclical. If it happens, it could be Nintendo try to strike just as VR starts to come out of the trough in 2018. The timing then ties up quite nicely if RE is PSVR exclusive for 1 year.

REVII on the Switch isn't unbelievable (even the 3DS and Wii U got Revelations), but I just can't see REVR actually coming to the Switch.

All these people on here talking about OBE1's credibility when they have no credibility themselves. I'm more inclined to believe OBE1 before I believe the usual pessimists/downers here on Nintendolife spouting the"Nintendo Switch can't be powerful" BS. It sounds like we have a bunch of PS fanboys who are butthurt that Nintendo fans won't have to spend $800 to experience VR and that the Switch will have some power behind it. Sorry you won't be able to get a $200 "second system" because you impatient brats wasted your money on a crap console over the holidays. Get over it.

I'll believe it when I see it.

I'd like to see it.

@capitalism

You've just shown yourself to be an equally "wretched" Nintendo fanboy. Believing outlandish rumors and placing scorn on a whole segment of the population, who might be more affluent than you. Bias does not lend itself to fact finding.

@therealgamer no

Why / how is this guy newsworthy? (Honest question.)

@capitalism I'm a Nintendo lover & also believe that the Switch could be a pretty powerful piece of hardware. However, I also believe OBE1 is full of poop & has discredited himself to a certain degree on Twitter with hyperbole/lies.

I think the main thing to remember is that until everything is officially confirmed there is no black & white. Someone can be cautious but not "hate Nintendo and all it stands for". There is a grey area. That much I can promise.

@capitalism Lol, easy dude! I agree with your sentiments, but there is more at work here. VR is notorious demanding, and while Switch could possibly work something akin to Gear VR, it likely won't reach the level of PSVR. And that isn't a bad thing, as the cost of entry there is still ridiculous and probably will be for a good while, so a more 'budget' experience in the console space would be welcome. If Nintendo can pull off the whole RE7 thing I will be shocked, but it's likely that this was tested and very little else will come out it (sans the vanilla port).

Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing what Nintendo can do with their version of VR. I'm not expecting this though, not in the slightest.

@therealgamer Well, yes, the PS4's VR is "real VR," but obviously it's not up to the standards of Oculus a beefy PC. Vive is going to be pretty impressive as well, from what I've heard.

We've seen the patent, and it wouldn't surprise me if Nintendo was exploring more a VR-lite experience like you see with cheaper headsets, but I think it's probably a waste of resources on Nintendo's part. Nintendo really needs to commit to CONVENIENCE AND SOCIAL GAMING, the things that NS will likely excel at.

Let's not forget that this is the muppet that claimed to have Switch, which turned out to be a 3D printed model.

@therealgamer Based on Nintendo's patent, the headset would be no more than a shell (similar to Samsung's implementation), maybe a battery to increase use time and/or make it act as if it is docked (aka, more power). If true, unlike PS4, this would not cost an arm and a leg, would not require a wired connection since the screen has the hardware, and the joycons already detach so no need for special controllers. It wouldn't be the highest resolution, but the cheapest solution tends to have a good win-loss ratio.

Also, if his sources are indeed credible, why would he ever release their names? Not only would others try to talk with said sources, but they would likely face being cut off of information from Nintendo or whatever company they work for/with. Regardless, less than 2 weeks until we get concrete information from Nintendo itself.

Please no VR. VR will be a fad kinda like 3D TV.

The switch wasn't built for VR so i am not surprised.

@Gorlokk

"Resident Evil 4 was a drastic change for the series too, and how that game ended up being a masterpiece"

Keep in mind that RE4 was also directed by Shinji Mikami while 7 isn't.

@OptometristLime

I can guarantee I'm more "affluent' than you bub, but nice try. I have a degree and work at a fortune 500 company which I guarantee is more than what you can claim. I think it would be smart to hold back on saying you're more affluent than somebody when you know nothing about them. I just choose to not spend my money on multiple consoles every generation because I don't have a complex of wanting to be a superior "hardcore" gamer. Also, a bunch of the pessimists on here choose to believe every bad rumor so that argument can go both ways.

VR is going to die out as fast as it was hyped. Its uncomfortable, its a hassle and its expensive. Ive been messing with it and its not going to change the way we game. There might be a couple games we see that we may want to play on it. But seriously its just so uncomfortable. I prefer the 3ds much more than a helmet on my head to play a game. Imagine a helmet on your head for hours to play. I think its just a fad

Why don't people think resident evil 7 will come to switch? The VR idea is pretty crazy but Resident Evil coming to Switch it's pretty likely. In fact it will likely be released at launch, two months after the release on the other platforms without any new features if I were a betting man.

Can for once in this mans child's life not have his mouth open in a thumbnail of his videos? This literally triggers me, i don't know why.

I hope Switch doesn't waste money on ugly pixelated VR. 3D is far more immersive and that had been forgotten quickly in home console games.

VR is only interesting for a year, after that the hype wears off and you just wanted to play games on a monitor again. Resident Evil hasn't been good for a long time and I don't see it making a good comeback anytime soon.

@capitalism
LOL! Seriously?? I am a billionaire. I have a PhD.
I take everything people "boast" about online with a large dose of sea salt.

Ehhh, I wouldn't give any credit (or much press) to OBE1's "leaks". ;p
Nintendo has spoken so harshly about VR that it makes it very unlikely.

A resolution of 640x720 (720p) per eye would be a terrible resolution for VR.
If the screen was 1080p, then it would match the PS VR resolution. But having a 1080p/90Hz on the Switch would make it mad expensive. Besides Switch won't be powerful enough to pull those resolutions and framerates off consistently!

@capitalism

Are you triggered bro? Gaming is everybody's pastime, no special degrees required. For some people the financial commitment is an obstacle so Nintendo provides a nice compromise. I would even play a game with you just buzz me into your 10th floor suite.

@Hotfusion

Lol at comparing a billionaire to somebody who has a good job at a reputable company.

@OptometristLime

You're the one who brought up being more affluent than other people. 😂😂 I would love to play a game with you as well. Just tell your mom I'll meet you in your basement later 😉

I wonder what will happen to OBE1 after Switch is launched? He thrives from the news and rumours of NX/Switch for a long time.

VR on Switch is fake news. The screen is too big, even if it's using 1080p screen, the pixels will be too big for VR. Not to mention the weight and the lower speed when running on batteries.

It's hard to imagine the switch having enough power to get that game running at the required frame rate, even if they do strip it back.

@Pete41608
Barry: Yeah, I thought about that too. Perhaps he was the most important part.

@Sanangelo89 Nope.

@samuelvictor
I've never used a phone or tablet for VR and presumed that it would be rubbish too; so it's interesting to hear that you had a positive experience.

When I played Lego City Undercover on the Wii U I was quite amazed by the GamePad scanner, that it made it seem like the world existed all around me. If you could attach the GamePad to your head it would seem like rudimentary VR. So I don't see why the Switch couldn't do some form of VR (or AR too), in fact I would think that the mobile factor would be less restrictive for VR (with not as many cables tethering you to the system). I doubt that VR in its current form will be anything more than a novelty though.

As for Resident Evil 7, I don't have much faith in Capcom and suspect that it'll be just as disappointing as RE5 and RE6 were; but hopefully it won't be as bad as the recent spinoffs have been.

I doubt that very much.

@CaPPa I played the demo in VR. If the rest of the game is this good, we are in for a fantastic Survival Horror experience

@TwilightOniAngel Not only that, but he purposely opens his mouth so wide. I feel like I'm staring into a cave when he's talking.

The standard PS4 struggles with VR — it's pretty good on Pro, with much more detail on optimised games — but if the Switch power rumours are true, it's VR wouldn't be worth bothering with.

@samuelvictor
Thanks for shearing that experience, it actually gives me hope around this idea. It’s a concept I would like to see work.

@dizzy_boy "Let's not forget that this is the muppet that claimed to have Switch, which turned out to be a 3D printed model."

No it's not. Arlo is the only Muppet Nintendo youtuber, afaik. And you're thinking of someone else entirely.

@toxibunny yes, you're right, I got it wrong. But I actually got mixed up with Etika.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/weirdness_streamer_claims_to_have_nintendo_switch_flaunts_it_during_live_broadcast
Also, here's a good link to describe the meaning behind muppet in context that I was using it.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Muppet

@therealgamer I must admit, his eccentric taste in headwear leaves me doubting his journalistic integrity to massive extents. Well, that and his being a noisy, vacuous clickmonger.

Resi 7 and VR on a Nintendo system hella yeah!!

@toxibunny Holy molly, another person beside me that watches and-or, knows of Arlo?

@Shinion & @JLPick i'm feeling same way, but what I did do is I got the PS camera for half off at black friday so 30 instead of 60, and I got this special rewards program at work and got the move controllers for free, so if I see more games coming that will make it worth it I just gotta buy the base headset at least. Hopefully by the time tax returns hit I'll be able to make a better decision if we hear anymore PSVR announcements in the next month or so. Probably going to depend a lot on how RE7 does for VR i'm thinking. That is definitely going to be a potential PSVR headset seller. Although even if I wanted to buy the PSVR it seems to be tough to get right now as well lol. Local walmart has none, and looked a few places online with no luck for now, it's almost like NES Classic rarity .

@dougphisig Yeah, it's sold out everywhere and I guess was a big holiday gift, but I'm still wondering on if it's actually worth the money and if there will be enough play for it to be worth it...plus, we'd all look like Robocop playing a game. Tax Return is when I'm thinking too. I already have the camera and move items (move items from the PS3 generation), so all I would need is the same thing, but it's still expensive, and even Gamestop doesn't have any used (granted I don't want something on my face that would have been on others), but I'd count on stock coming soon. The NES Mini I was never worried about...have the games, no point in the system except for collection-type-item, but I hope nintendo doesn't do the shortage game with the Switch, like they seemed to do with the Wii. The Wii was almost impossible to get for over a year, which was a shame that nintendo couldn't even meet demand...and if nintendo actually looks online, they'd see that the demand is probably going to be high for the Switch, which should give them an idea to make many copies to meet those demands.