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@thesilverbrick Yes you do http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-congratulates-microsoft-on-xboxs-15th-ann/1100-6445460/

You don't see it too often because Nintendo is the oldest company. The others probably see them with respect and admiration because of their legacy, that's all.

@electrolite77 I can't find it anywhere online. The selfish part of myself wish what the friend of your friend is saying was true.

@Damo I think you're right. It seems that Nintendo is taking a "Nothing Free" approach with the Switch. Which I'm not sure is a good idea.

@OneBagTravel That is true

@Damo I might be missing something on your point, but are you saying a digital version of a game would have no value?

@gcunit Before the corresponding console launch and game released for it, the original D-pad, portable gaming, analogue stick, rumble pak, motion control and second screen could all be considered "Another Nintendo gimmick".

@Damo Being able to include the game digitally, does not reduce its price. The price is for the game (The work involved in the development) Not by the physical medium where it is distributed. So even if they pre installed the game on every Switch, that would have raised the price anyway.

Oh Nintendo, sometimes I think you like to be pointed out.

Anyway, judging by all this cost cutting I think the console itself might be a very good piece of software. They let some features out in order to keep the price as low as possible. I can imagine folks getting mad if the console cost more than $300. And they wouldn't understand the extra price was for all those little details like charging grip and pack in games.

This looks lovely, I see Puyo Puyo Tetris is $40 while Zelda is $60 so I guess they will be pricing 3DS level games at $40 and go $60 for home console level games. I think Bomberman should be on the lower range.

@Mizar I have always found it curious how people dismiss as blind fanatism opinions that are different from their. This is about opinions mate, you have your and I have mine. You sound blinded by your own by the way, at the point that you are talking about fascism in a gaming board. Learn to respect others opinions, even if they are different from what you think.

I know that Nintendo is a company in the business of making money. I'm not defending their interest, I'm not a blind fanatics. I just happen to think different from you. I see a system with a lot of potencial, a system I will like to play and games I'm excited about. Why can negative people like you understand that is a perfectly valid opinion without thinking we must be fool sheep blindly following an evil corporation?

Since only a handfull of people enjoyed the game on wii u (Because the console didn't sold enough) Then releasing this on Switch is totally justified. I'm glad they did. I finally have a chance to try the game.

@Mizar Everybody has the right to express their opinion and everybody has the right to be annoyed by constant, unfounded and inflammatory negativity.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE The only negativity is on your own bubble mate. Look outside. I see a lot of positive feedback about the Switch in major sites. Now if you only look for the negative comments that is all you're going to find.

@lighteningbolt79 You might want to use google a bit more

@123akis Right with you on this. I'll add a couple of extra points:
1. Every other company charges for online services. Why are people complaining about Nintendo doing so?
2. This is the first time in a while that we get 2 controllers bundle with the console. Right from the start two person can play together without needing aditional hardware. The extra Joy-cons and pro controller are optionals. I don't see how people are complaining about this.

@Moon I give you some games are a bit overpriced. But remember Pokemon is still to come, aswell as other popular RPG like Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, Shin Megami. The fact that this games are not lauch titles doesn't mean they won't be coming and potencially be system sellers. This console is replacing wii u and 3ds so all the popular franchises that were on thoses systems are coming to Switch. That alone give it a huge advantage over wii u. I would not let the negativity of some people here worry me. Switch is already on a good path.

@ULTRA-64 Good luck putting that PS4 on your backpack and playing Zelda on the go. Oh wait!

@impurekind Yes it is, thanks

No many games at lauch, but since I will probably be playing Zelda for a while, that is actually ok. I don't know if people can play dozens of games at once, but I certantly can't. So I can get Zelda on March and then wait a bit for Mario Kart.

For those asking where are the big AAA US titles, they are on PS4, you can always buy one of those I guess.

@impurekind And there is a place for other type of gaming aswell. VR is cool, but not sure I follow what that has to do with Switch. This is something else, no point on comparison.

We should all know by now how Nintendo does things. They never announce everything they're working on, so it is safe to assume they are indeed working on other games. It wouldn't be a good idea to just throw Zelda, Metroid and Mother 3 on the same day. You have to manage the big hitters.

Love the new Zelda design. Her face is different, not the usual anglo beauty. It has something different, I liked it.

Mario Kart 7 is probably my most played game on 3DS so I always wanted to try Mario Kart 8. Now this package is a must have for me.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Street Fighters, Bomber Man, PuyoPuyo Tetris, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Zelda Breath of the Wild and freaking Sonic Mania!!! (I knew it had to come to Switch) Now those are some game sellers for me. Quite fun selection of title both first and third party.

Didn't had a chance to play the original and it is not my type of games BUT I have no doubt it is a great game and very happy to see a modern Nintendo IP succeed like this.

Watching people playing it on Treehouse looks actually quite fun. This might be a must have on family holidays

It seems the Joy-com are more complex than they seems. Sounds like an interesting piece of technology.

Got Pocket Card Jockey for less than $5 with the extra 10% discount for MyNintendo members. Also SEVERED! at last!

Two of the best reviewed games from last year, so I feel this is a good sale.

Wow, Pocket Card Jockey and Severed on sale, now is the time for me to get both. Now I'm only missing BoxBoxBoy! and I'll consider myself served.

@GravyThief Spectre Knight campaign will unlock once you finish the main game. It will be available from the menu.

This was a long time coming, this guys has been working on new content for the game since forever and releasing everything for free. I think is fair they charge for the new campaigns. Even if this pricing will be confusing to some (specially some readers here that apparently doesn't know how to read) I have the game on 3DS. Don't think I'll buy it again on Switch but who knows. It is a fantastic game and anyone that had played the second campaign knows it is practically a new game. So looking forward to the new content.

By the way, gender swap mode isn't really an important feature. Is there just for fun and apparently as a resource for clickbait-y titles.

So Square Enix devs weren't as good as Nintendo's devs? Ok, fair enough.

Specs only matters because Sony and MS used it as a promotional point. "The new XBOX is better because it is more powerfull"

That idea is way down in consumers minds right now. Specially younger generations.

The true is, this companies doesn't have the level of quality games and IPs that Nintendo have. Of course they will focus on other stuff like specs.

I will never need a realistic Mario games, I want a fun and inventive Mario games. So yeah, in Nintendo's case, specs don't matter because Nintendo make good games.

Well that settles it, this is the one I'll get. So glad I held back on getting VII

This is a great game. I play it on PC and enjoyed it a lot. It is made with the same engine I use for my games so I understand porting it to Wii U is not an easy task. It is not impossible, but very hard, people usually prefer to learn Unity instead and be done with it.

I will actually prefer portable versions of the Classic Mini line instead of the current ones.

@Ichi-Tan No info about localization but it is coming to Switch

Here is an interesting list for those unsure if we will have third party titles on Switch:

http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-switch/Nintendo_Switch_Games

"All I really want are smashing, AAA games and amazing third-party ports."

Please buy a PS4 and let one more Switch available for a fan.

The fact that the wii U version is better doesn't detract from the fact that Super Mario Maker on 3DS is actually quite good. I'm pleased to see it selling well.

A good way to experience an unpresedent number of Mario levels on the go.

It is surprising to see 3DS leading sales after 6 years. That should prove that a console doesn't have to be the latest on technology to be a success as long as it has good games.

It's just like christmas. Only different is that I have to work both days.

So ready for this

Just brilliant!

@AlexSora89 I still keep my hopes high for Sonic Mania on Switch even if they didn't mentioned in the trailer.

I use my 3DS almost daily this days. I was a late adopter so I had a long catalogue of games to try. As other mentioned, Super Mario 3D Land and Ocarina of Time 3D are just awesome with the effect on. Other games that surprised me were some platformers like Shovel Knight, the 3D effect gave something special even to those 2D games. In general I love my system. I didn't get a N3DS because the Switch is on the horizon.

Having said that, I don't see much sense on getting so attached to a console that you wish it lives forever. As much as I love my 3DS, I'm ready to let it go. I can not wait to have a Switch in my hands and experience a new generation of great games.

@maceng Exactly!

"rather poor conversion rate." Sigh
Super Mario Run has made 3 millions in 2 weeks. That's a big number. The percentage of people who paid compared to those who downloaded it's similar to that of any other mobile game. Even free-to-play.

Would be interesting to see numbers on other pay games. Like titles from square enix. Had they made something near to 30millions? What have been the % of installs? I think 3 millions purchases in this case is a big number. And this numbers are not different from others pay games on the App Store. Of course a lot of people would download the thing out of curiosity but only a small percentage of that would actually buy it. In the case of Super Mario Run, with it premium price it was to be expected. I'm not sure why people like to pretend Nintendo is failing even when they succeed. There's an interesting psychology research hiding there.

I kind of admire Emily Rogers now for her decision to not share any more rumors in order to let some surprises for January 12. This Laura girl is getting on my nerves releasing every little piece of info she heard.

@Mart1ndo Nobody likes to be a team player when another man takes credit for your work. I've seen it all my life.

Nothing remotely interesting to me. At least Europe got some New Year sales.