BigBadJohn

I dont think 100 million is out of the question.

@Yorumi If I where you I wouldn't buy a Switch. Doesn't sound as if you see any value in it which is fine, you can spend your money on what you like.

Likely be £30 in the UK top end. That's not bad at all.

@Portal_King The price of a smart phone game is quite low down in the issues of Brexit.

Grey Switch, Zelda, Bomberman, Pro Controller, Carry Case and Screen Protector. I'm more excited about Bomberman than Zelda though. Multiplayer on the go is the most appealing aspect of the Switch to me.

I once tried to replace one of the side buttons on my iPhone. Bought all the tools off eBay and followed a you tube video step by step. Result... One completely ruined iPhone and bruised knuckles when I punched the wall. If the battery does fail in my switch I think I'll stick with Nintendos official replacement service thank you.

I've come late to this latest "Switch is a scam" argument, what have I missed?

The problem here is Nintendo confirmed it was a non replaceable battery (which is pretty much industry standard in these type of devices) and people who have already said they won't be buying a Switch kicked off. Why? Most CE these days have a non replaceable battery, it's 2017 people.

Nintendo reads this negativety and says "hey, don't worry peeps. We have a battery replacement service". Same people kick off again saying it's a scam. How is it a scam? You don't even know how much it costs? Why are we even talking about this, it isn't even out yet!

My pre order is currently sitting at Grey Switch, Zelda, Bomberman, pro controller, carry case and screen protector. £480! Oh well I'm worth it 😀

@Capt_N why would you buy the games and not the system? Surely if your not getting a switch for 6 months you might as well wait on the games too as they would almost certainly be cheaper by then.

I could wait on the Switch but then again I'd miss out on all that play time. Plus I'd have to listen to everyone on here banging on about how good it is and by then i wouldn't be able to get one for love nor money.

I am proper excited for this launch. I'm not a Nintendo fanboy (I'm 38 and have only ever played two Zelda games and not a massive Mario fan) but the flexibility this console provides lets me choose how and when I play without compromising the quality of the games I play. Come on march 3rd.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE I'm surprised, I got the impression from your previous comments you'd be getting one Day One.

@Kroko Don't take our useless whining away from us!

@Bunkerneath In fairness an interviewer asked them a question and they answered it. They haven't released this information to get headlines.

It's a shame because I'm sure most of us could see some amazing ways HD rumble could be used in this game and would give people a reason to upgrade. Then again to use it in any meaningful way would create two different experiences and switch specific puzzles and that would be unfair for Wii U players.

I don't know if anyone's said this before but don't you think the Switch is really good value for money? I can't wait for Day One! Don't get me wrong I loved my Wii U but can't wait to upgrade to the Switch.

I think the flexibility of this system is what excites me most. I can enjoy my games on the main tv in the living room or if the wife wants to watch some dull costume drama I can remove it from its dock and play on the sofa. I can take it off into another room and play table top and even get my son involved in a quick blast of Mario kart. Take it with me on holidays or business trips. I'll probably get a second dock to put into the kids room so they can take it and play on their tv. Due to its flexibility classifying as a home console or portable console seems reductive. It's a games console that allows you to play your way.

Boom! The Switch breaks the internet.

Anger Anger Anger. Unfounded sense of importance. Pointless comparison to other platforms. Rhetoric about the good old days. Vague insult thrown out at someone who disagrees with me. Threaten to cancel preorder. Nintendo is doomed.

A lot of people seem to be dismissing some of the switch's features as gimmicks, something that has dogged Nintendo for years. However these "innovations" are the things that make Nintendo the exciting company that it is. HD rumble won't be used by all developers but when it is used it could add an extra layer to the gaming experience. I remember playing a game (maybe "No More Heroes"?) that used the speaker in the Wii remote to act as a telephone. That moment when the phone/wiimote rang and I held it up to my ear to hear a tinny voice giving me instructions still sticks in my head as a fantastic gaming moment. HD rumble could be used to provide small but amazing nuances to the games we play.

I couldn't have Netflix on the switch even if I wanted it. I'm up to my 6 device limit!

As long as it's better than the Wii u rumble. That was terrible. During Wonderful 101 it sounded like a Betamax with a cassette stuck. Old school reference I know but I'm going with it.

@Vegaphil Boom! mic drop

@Turbo857 Careful there bud, we don't like positivity round these parts.

@WiltonRoots You're right. I'm not buying no Nintendo BS until it can run the exact same games I can get on my PS4. I just can't live without my carbon copy FPS'. Come on Nintendo! You owe me that after I have personally supported you all my life. The years of entertainment you've given me don't enter into it. Sort yourself out!

@WiltonRoots I feel your pain brother. I've just got back from New York and thought I'd had an amazing time but in retrospect it was probably too busy and expensive. If only I had @jimi to tell me what a terrible time I would have I could have saved so much money.

@jimi The arrival of my first born? Probably end up being an imbecile.

@jimi Valentines Day, that's just a big scam isn't it.

@jimi I was looking forward to my holidays this summer but it'll probably rain.

@jimi I've never experienced lag using this method before but you seem to know better than me. I don't know I suppose I've always been a glass half full type of guy. Maybe I should follow your example and see the doom and gloom in every situation. Maybe the console that isn't even out yet won't but as good as I thought. Maybe I'm stupid for actually looking forward to getting my hands on this new piece of tech. Isn't everything rubbish nowadays.

@jimi plus I have friends. Bit of local multiplayer? Yes please.

@jimi create a wifi hotspot with my iPhone and use my unlimited data package. Stop raining on my parade.

@gatorboi352 don't own a Wii U anymore. Traded it in to go towards the switch. And it might just be my opinion granted but Zelda, bomberman, arms, splatoon 2 and snipperclips look awesome. And I'll be able to play them anywhere I want! Cool.

Thankfully there is only 28 days in February.

@geordie what don't we get?

Oh well I guess I'll have to stick to the other 8 or 9 devices I have in my house that connect to these services. Ridiculous to think the only thing I'll be able to do on my switch is play awesome games.

I'm bored of this "complain about every aspect of the Nintendo Switch" game, I think instead I'll just buy the system and enjoy all the games. People seem to think they can dictate to companies how much they charge for their product but that's is not how it works. They showcase their wares and then its up to the consumer whether they buy or not. Don't get me wrong if everyone boycotts the switch the prices probably will drop but then again it might just force Nintendo out of the console market and then we will be left with less choice, less innovation and we will be forced to buy inferior games with no quality control. Your call guys. How about we support the one company who is genuinely trying to go down a different path?

I'm bored of this "complain about every aspect of the Nintendo Switch" game, I think instead I'll just buy the system and enjoy all the games. People seem to think they can dictate to companies how much they charge for their product but that's is not how it works. They showcase their wares and then its up to the consumer whether they buy or not. Don't get me wrong if everyone boycotts the switch the prices probably will drop but then again it might just force Nintendo out of the console market and then we will be left with less choice, less innovation and we will be forced to buy inferior games with no quality control. Your call guys. How about we support the one company who is genuinely trying to go down a different path?

As an early adopter I have always paid more for my tech and then kick myself a few months later when prices inevitably drop and deals get better. I preordered my switch from Game UK back in November and along with the pro controller, Zelda, bomberman, a case and a screen protector I'm looking at spending just over £500. This is obviously quite steep but you know what I'm really excited to be one of the first to get my hands on one and having that extra buzz makes it totally worth it. I think throughout the year this machine will build momentum and by Christmas (I refuse to use the vague holiday season term) it will be a must have system and be a much more competitive price. I'm paying the premium for getting it first and I'm okay with that.

I reckon we skip February this year. It'd then be just over two weeks to go! Can't wait to get me some sweet switch action.

Don't know if anyone's mentioned it before but I reckon this should have come as a pack in with the console.

That's it! Preorder cancelled. Nintendo you have broken me!

@Yorumi You seem to know a lot about p2p connections. If you could just tell me all about it once again that would be great. Granted I know you have made the same speech countless times on pretty much all other articles about the switch I do find your anger and negativity quite refreshing. Maybe you have some sort of pamphlet you could send me that I can enjoy when not on the internet. Don't get me wrong I know some people are probably quite bored with your condescending tone and your campaign to spread negativity about something that some people are really looking forward to but not me. Previously I believed a company could charge whatever they liked for something they made and then I could choose to buy or not but actually your right, Nintendo are scamming us by introducing the same model other companies have used for years. I normally reserve judgement for when I know the full facts like price and stuff but you have turned my head. Come on Nintendo, get your act together!

@Yorumi hey man, relax. It's only a games console.

Hey peeps, here's a revolutionary idea. If you see value in the switch then buy it. If not forget about it. Get on with your lives, maybe go for a walk or talk to a friend you haven't seen in ages. Tomorrow will be a beautiful day. Perhaps getting angry about something you have no intention of buying is not the best use of your time.

The switch is terrible value for money. The premium one should come as standard! And have 2TB of storage built in. And free online play. And what's this I hear about having to pay for games as well, I don't pay for games on my iPhone! All the available games should be bundled in. And while we are at it I think a more reasonable price for all this would be around £50 or possibly even free to those who made the mistake of buying a Wii U.

Isn't it exciting. I wonder what they'll reveal next?

@Syrek24 I'm a happy bunny. I'll be playing Zelda on my switch come march 3rd.

@MrGawain I'm with you brother. Keep the faith!

This line up is a disgrace. I'm not sure why but that seems to be the general theme and I want to be part of the masses. Where's my pitchfork?

@marko What are you basing your guarantee on? So far they have never charged for online gaming. Could be £1 a year, could be £20 a month. Why don't we adopt a wait and see approach? Or we could just continue shaking our fists at the sky because being angry is much more fun.

This sucks big time. I mean I know I don't have any details like price or functionality or actually any real information but I've made my mind up and I'm going to stick to it. Stupid Nintendo why can't you be more like Microsoft and Sony? Granted they also charge for their online service but at least you know what you're getting, endless carbon copy slightly updated versions of the same games each year.