Nope. Hyperkin do not make quality consoles. I love both my nes classic edition and original nes, but the only true way to play a classic system for me is on a crt tv.
Why can't we have games like Heart Machine's Hyper light drifter or Axiom Verge make its way to the switch. Shoot! Even games like Other World anniversary would be awesome on the switch.
Number One, make it so...(if only I was Capt Picard)
I watched the whole thing and loved every nerdy bit about it.
I am just fascinated with older technology.
If any of you like to watch shows on older technology. I recommend watching The Computer Chronicles.
I didn't ask how many games. I asked how long. My point was companies(not just Nintendo) have done this before. I just think this is just one more thing people are latching on to, just to hate a company.
@cleveland124 Reggie is just the PR he really doesn't make the big decisions. So they aren't allowed to change their plans? This is just videogames. This happens with EVERY company that makes desired products.
Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Marvel, DC, Apple, Samsung, Sega and so on. Are you new to videogames? Or collecting? I genuinely ask because I have seen these things since the 80s.
@cleveland124 seriously? He just stated that they would make more, but come on! You knew this wasn't going to last that long. They had a new console launching shortly afterwards that was going to more then likely have a virtual console.
The NES classic was never going to be their soul focus, but just a side adventure. It was nothing more then a quick cash grab and a project to test the waters with. I just think no matter what people are going to complain about it. People complained about the NES classic edition for having only 30 games, people complained about the games that were chosen, and complained about no online. Now people are complaining about it discontinuing. If they made two million more units and only 1000 complaining comment warriors purchased them, that would leave them with 1,999,000 units that retail stores would complain about.
I personally think they did the smart decision of only putting a handful out that sold quickly, then having extras sitting on a store shelf collecting dust.
Plus, it makes owning one even more special, cause I planned ahead and succeeded. I knew this was going to be majorly scalped so I did what I could to make sure I had one.
I'm not new to gaming or collecting. This happens a lot and not just with Nintendo, but other companies as well. What is the point of hating on a company that put out something really cool that was going to be limited. I don't need a link to prove that this was gonna be limited and I don't think Nintendo had to spell out for you guys. Seems to me the scalpers new. I knew. That's why when my preorder was cancelled, I was at my local store at midnight. I have one cause I really wanted one. I purposely made time in advance to be able to get one. Planned it with my wife and job because I knew this would be limited. Move on.
@Nintenerdguy Haha! Me too! However, I will be St. Augustine with family during that time. I'm might to have an unexpected bathroom break at that time,lol.
@liveswired im not quite sure I understand your reply.
The texture and background is a bit blurry on Wii u. I know this because I have both.
I never mentioned resolution and I pointed out that there is no AA and that there is shimmering/artifacts.
Here's a better comparison. https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
Its cause the switch has real time lighting and shadows. The textures seem fine to me just different lighting. It's looks so much better scene in actual live comparison then a video. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love my Wii u and that version as well, but if you have the switch I highly recommend getting the game or at least when it's on sale get it cause it's such a charm to play through it again.
@JaxonH I say that because the Wii u version in real life is blurry, with lots of shimmering artifacts, muddy texture, baked lighting and no anti-aliasing. The switch version is close to the PS4 version. They are the same game, but the quality is not the same. This guy's comparison is much better. https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
@AlternateButtons you need to have a better look then because even in this video you can see that it is sharper, more detail, has revamped lighting system were there are actual shadows and not baked ones. The Wii u one had horrible shimmering and artifacts and zero anti-aliasing and baked in lighting. Not to mention you are watching it through a YouTube's compression.
I have both games and I can't even look at the Wii u one cause it IS THAT much uglier.
Go find someone who has it and make a real comparison.
Here's what I think is a better comparison video. https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
@AlternateButtons uhm. I have both versions and Wii u doesn't even touch the switch version. Switch has better lighting, full rbg, better and more texture, longer draw distance, anti-aliasing and the background​ isn't blurry like the Wii u version.
When my parents wouldn't buy me something I would put all my efforts in getting the item myself. I would mow lawns or rake leaves till I had enough money. Then I would walk to the store. This was when I was 10 years old. Wow, I'm starting to sound like Granddad. Lol!
Yeah Wii U! I still love mine. I really love the switch, but it's going to be a long time from now before I ever stop playing the "U" aka GameCube 2.0!
Good thing I bought a Nintendo console for mainly Nintendo games.
I have two very powerful PCs, an Xbox one, a Wii u, 3ds xl, GameCube and a Dreamcast to keep me preoccupied while I wait for more switch games or if I want to play 3rd party games.
@PlywoodStick it has 6 days left and is at around $173 us dollars with 14 bids. It's gonna sell for more then $270 USD used I guarantee it. I am watching it for fun now. Just to see.
@improviser I took this poll on my phone while playing Zelda botw on my switch at the same time. I am also searching for tips while playing at the same time. Not even pausing.
I am loving my new switch. It is very snappy.
I love my Wii u too, but everything on it slow in comparison.
No browser means more resource available to other important things like games and a snappier UI. Let me show you how I roll. I don't have a smart TV cause I'm not stupid to pay extra for something I don't need when my Blu ray player has those features. It's slow and cumbersome to surf the internet on such devices anyways. My PC, phone and laptop are more superior at it then all current consoles. Therefore, I appreciate not having a useless feature to tie up valuable limited resources. Plus, it's more intuitive to pause my game and look at my smart phone then it is to move back and forth from game and browser on a console. That's actually clumsy and takes up unnecessary resources.
@NintySnesMan what I see in the switch is that you can now play console quality games on the TV and on the go. Plus, you can have multiplayer split screen with the joycons or create a WLAN party with several switches on the go.
Yes some of the ideas had been done before, but that can be said about every hand held system and console.
Vita is not the inspiration of the switch.
The Wii and Wii U are. The switch is basically both ideas refined. I told my friend awhile ago after I bought the Nintendo Wii U at launch-"You just watch!" "The Wii and Wii U are just testing platforms and a hint of what's to come.Thats why they look similar with each other and why they keep improving on the Wii Remotes."
Four years later the switch is announced.
I love my Wii u. I didn't buy it to play third party games. I bought it to play Nintendo games. I have other consoles for that and a very powerful PC and laptop. Now, before someone says, "See! You're the problem and reason why third party doesn't support Nintendo cause of your snobby attitude!"-No! It's third parties fault for gimping and doing a piss poor port that gets them lack of support. Not mine. Not to mention a lot of those third party games had piss poor quality on their day one release.
I have countless hours of fun spent with family and friends on the Wii u that I will absolutely cherish.
I look forward to the Switch, but the Wii u will never be disconnected.
@TheAceofMystery Amen! I knew this would happen too. I called around to see if Walmart was doing a midnight release and they were. So on the day before I showed up at 10pm and waited. I was forth in line.
Yeah, I got mine. Walmart did a midnight release. It was limited stock and one per customer. What made me upset was I could already tell who the scalpers were in line. Thank God I was forth in line. The other thing that made me mad was that some walmarts like the one in viera, FL. The employee there were the ones scalping it and telling people they were not part of the midnight launch and they had none. This same employee did that with the gold Mario's on its first release which I caught him telling people they had none, but clearly you could see them all in a plastic bag behind the counter. Checkout this Walmart employee's eBay store, Amira979. He has at least 8 of them on the back of his car and he took a pic of them in the parking lot for his eBay pictures.
@Phil_Kavadias why wouldn't there be? You're either going to keep liking something or your not. I've been watching dbz, db and gt since the late 90s. I've had no reason to stop liking it. It wasn't a trend to me. Just like Star wars, Star Trek, Ninja turtles, Nintendo, Dr. Who or any other franchise.
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Re: Hyperkin's RetroN HD Runs NES Games In 720p, Arrives Later This Month
Nope. Hyperkin do not make quality consoles.
I love both my nes classic edition and original nes, but the only true way to play a classic system for me is on a crt tv.
Re: One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition Heading to Nintendo Switch in Japan
Day one. I love one piece. I hope this makes it and I hope dragon Ball xenoverse 2 is still on it's way.
Re: RiME Price Lowered for Switch eShop, With Soundtrack Incentive at Retail
I can't wait! This game's art design is amazing in my opinion. I love games like these. Day one purchase for physical copy.
Re: Retro-Inspired Shoot 'em Up Hyper Sentinel is Blasting Its Way to the Switch eShop
Why can't we have games like Heart Machine's Hyper light drifter or Axiom Verge make its way to the switch. Shoot! Even games like Other World anniversary would be awesome on the switch.
Number One, make it so...(if only I was Capt Picard)
Re: Video: The SNES PlayStation Prototype Is Now In Full Working Order, Thanks To Ben Heck
I watched the whole thing and loved every nerdy bit about it.
I am just fascinated with older technology.
If any of you like to watch shows on older technology. I recommend watching The Computer Chronicles.
Re: Climax Studios Is Bringing RiftStar Raiders To The Nintendo Switch
Sweet! It looks fun!
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Discusses NES Mini Demand and Apologises to Those That Missed Out
@HappyMaskedGuy hahaha!
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Discusses NES Mini Demand and Apologises to Those That Missed Out
And I thought SJW's were the whiniest...
*Braces for the incoming hate
Re: Italian Discontinuation of the NES Mini Seals Its Fate
I didn't ask how many games. I asked how long. My point was companies(not just Nintendo) have done this before. I just think this is just one more thing people are latching on to, just to hate a company.
Re: Italian Discontinuation of the NES Mini Seals Its Fate
@cleveland124 Reggie is just the PR he really doesn't make the big decisions. So they aren't allowed to change their plans? This is just videogames. This happens with EVERY company that makes desired products.
Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Marvel, DC, Apple, Samsung, Sega and so on. Are you new to videogames? Or collecting? I genuinely ask because I have seen these things since the 80s.
Re: Italian Discontinuation of the NES Mini Seals Its Fate
@cleveland124 seriously? He just stated that they would make more, but come on! You knew this wasn't going to last that long. They had a new console launching shortly afterwards that was going to more then likely have a virtual console.
The NES classic was never going to be their soul focus, but just a side adventure. It was nothing more then a quick cash grab and a project to test the waters with. I just think no matter what people are going to complain about it. People complained about the NES classic edition for having only 30 games, people complained about the games that were chosen, and complained about no online. Now people are complaining about it discontinuing. If they made two million more units and only 1000 complaining comment warriors purchased them, that would leave them with 1,999,000 units that retail stores would complain about.
I personally think they did the smart decision of only putting a handful out that sold quickly, then having extras sitting on a store shelf collecting dust.
Plus, it makes owning one even more special, cause I planned ahead and succeeded. I knew this was going to be majorly scalped so I did what I could to make sure I had one.
Re: Italian Discontinuation of the NES Mini Seals Its Fate
I'm not new to gaming or collecting. This happens a lot and not just with Nintendo, but other companies as well. What is the point of hating on a company that put out something really cool that was going to be limited.
I don't need a link to prove that this was gonna be limited and I don't think Nintendo had to spell out for you guys. Seems to me the scalpers new. I knew. That's why when my preorder was cancelled, I was at my local store at midnight.
I have one cause I really wanted one. I purposely made time in advance to be able to get one.
Planned it with my wife and job because I knew this would be limited. Move on.
Re: Nintendo Publishes Interview With Pocket Rumble Developer
I am picking this up day one!
Re: THQ Nordic is Bringing Sine Mora EX and Battle Chasers: Nightwar to Switch eShop
I want both!
Re: New Splatoon, Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. amiibo Announced
Sweet! More figures with cool bonuses!
I'll have one of each please!
Re: Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Will Spook the North American Market This Fall
I am going to buy this. Yay!
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For 12th April - Focused on Splatoon 2, ARMS and More
@Nintenerdguy
Haha! Me too! However, I will be St. Augustine with family during that time. I'm might to have an unexpected bathroom break at that time,lol.
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
@liveswired im not quite sure I understand your reply.
The texture and background is a bit blurry on Wii u. I know this because I have both.
I never mentioned resolution and I pointed out that there is no AA and that there is shimmering/artifacts.
Here's a better comparison.
https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
Re: Poll: What Wii U Ports Would You Like to Play on Nintendo Switch?
Pikmin 3, wonderful 101 and Mario:splash
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
Its cause the switch has real time lighting and shadows. The textures seem fine to me just different lighting. It's looks so much better scene in actual live comparison then a video.
Don't get me wrong I absolutely love my Wii u and that version as well, but if you have the switch I highly recommend getting the game or at least when it's on sale get it cause it's such a charm to play through it again.
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
@JaxonH I say that because the Wii u version in real life is blurry, with lots of shimmering artifacts, muddy texture, baked lighting and no anti-aliasing.
The switch version is close to the PS4 version.
They are the same game, but the quality is not the same.
This guy's comparison is much better.
https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
@JaxonH that's funny cause I too own both and I can't agree with you.
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
@AlternateButtons you need to have a better look then because even in this video you can see that it is sharper, more detail, has revamped lighting system were there are actual shadows and not baked ones. The Wii u one had horrible shimmering and artifacts and zero anti-aliasing and baked in lighting. Not to mention you are watching it through a YouTube's compression.
I have both games and I can't even look at the Wii u one cause it IS THAT much uglier.
Go find someone who has it and make a real comparison.
Here's what I think is a better comparison video.
https://youtu.be/keVl0gundvY
Re: Video: Let's See How LEGO City: Undercover on Switch Stacks Up Against the Wii U Original
@AlternateButtons uhm. I have both versions and Wii u doesn't even touch the switch version.
Switch has better lighting, full rbg, better and more texture, longer draw distance, anti-aliasing and the background​ isn't blurry like the Wii u version.
Re: Neo Geo Shooter Alpha Mission II Joins The Switch eShop Ranks This Week
I love the music. Will be purchasing this.
Re: Round Up: Yooka-Laylee's Scores Are In, And Critics Appear Divided
I'm sure those who backed it were expecting to get a 90s platformer game. I know I was.
Sheesh, wrong people paying and playing the wrong game for them.
That's like an fps only gamer backing an rts throw back game just because it has shooting in it.
Re: Realistic Puddles Are Reason #243 That Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Awesome
It's little things like this that just adds up to cause a big smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart when I play.
Re: Nintendo's April Fools' Day Prank is for a Fire Emblem Game That Would Actually Be Cool
Mean?
It's just videogames.
Now if your Dad called you up and said your mom died when she didn't, but was playing along with it. Now that's mean.
Re: Random: Japanese Kid Crafts Cardboard Nintendo Switch After Mother Refuses To Buy Him One
When my parents wouldn't buy me something I would put all my efforts in getting the item myself. I would mow lawns or rake leaves till I had enough money. Then I would walk to the store. This was when I was 10 years old.
Wow, I'm starting to sound like Granddad. Lol!
Re: Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Grow in Japan as Monster Hunter Stays at Number One
Yeah Wii U! I still love mine. I really love the switch, but it's going to be a long time from now before I ever stop playing the "U" aka GameCube 2.0!
Re: Super Meat Boy Forever Might Hop, Skip And Jump Onto Nintendo Switch
I'm waiting for the switch port of Epic Dumpster Bear!
Seriously, though! That game is actually good,lol.
Re: Playtonic Removes JonTron's Voice from Yooka-Laylee
Let the power of the internet and deaf ears blow it out of proportion.
Here is the Hungarian/Iranian(for those who don't know him) Jon Jafari's response; which me a half Irish/Asian, agree with.
https://youtu.be/yVcz5cgUbbA
Re: Nintendo Switch Chip X-Ray Suggests The Console Is Running A Stock Nvidia Tegra X1
@PlywoodStick That Google pixel c you linked me to has gone up to $500. People are crazy!
Re: Developer Survey Reveals Worrying Lack Of Interest In Nintendo Switch
Good thing I bought a Nintendo console for mainly Nintendo games.
I have two very powerful PCs, an Xbox one, a Wii u, 3ds xl, GameCube and a Dreamcast to keep me preoccupied while I wait for more switch games or if I want to play 3rd party games.
Re: Video: See Sonic Forces At Its Best in Official Gameplay Footage
Looks like a game that I can have fun with.
Re: Nintendo Switch Chip X-Ray Suggests The Console Is Running A Stock Nvidia Tegra X1
@PlywoodStick it has 6 days left and is at around $173 us dollars with 14 bids. It's gonna sell for more then $270 USD used I guarantee it. I am watching it for fun now. Just to see.
Re: Nintendo Switch Chip X-Ray Suggests The Console Is Running A Stock Nvidia Tegra X1
@PlywoodStick where do you buy a Google pixel c for $200? Every were I see, it's for at least $500.
Re: Here's What You Get For Collecting All 900 Korok Seeds In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
That's actually kind of funny.
Re: Poll: One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
@improviser I took this poll on my phone while playing Zelda botw on my switch at the same time. I am also searching for tips while playing at the same time. Not even pausing.
I am loving my new switch. It is very snappy.
I love my Wii u too, but everything on it slow in comparison.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th March (Europe)
Just got Blaster Master for the switch!
Also Yo-kai watch 2 is a fun game.
Re: Nintendo Releases Official Switch 'First Time Use' Guide Video
No browser means more resource available to other important things like games and a snappier UI.
Let me show you how I roll.
I don't have a smart TV cause I'm not stupid to pay extra for something I don't need when my Blu ray player has those features.
It's slow and cumbersome to surf the internet on such devices anyways. My PC, phone and laptop are more superior at it then all current consoles.
Therefore, I appreciate not having a useless feature to tie up valuable limited resources.
Plus, it's more intuitive to pause my game and look at my smart phone then it is to move back and forth from game and browser on a console.
That's actually clumsy and takes up unnecessary resources.
Re: Video: New Extended Nintendo Switch Trailer Showcases Launch Window
@NintySnesMan what I see in the switch is that you can now play console quality games on the TV and on the go. Plus, you can have multiplayer split screen with the joycons or create a WLAN party with several switches on the go.
Yes some of the ideas had been done before, but that can be said about every hand held system and console.
Vita is not the inspiration of the switch.
The Wii and Wii U are. The switch is basically both ideas refined. I told my friend awhile ago after I bought the Nintendo Wii U at launch-"You just watch!" "The Wii and Wii U are just testing platforms and a hint of what's to come.Thats why they look similar with each other and why they keep improving on the Wii Remotes."
Four years later the switch is announced.
Re: Video: New Extended Nintendo Switch Trailer Showcases Launch Window
@NintySnesMan actually Nintendo Gameboy advance could be played on your TV through the gamecube and an adapter.
Re: Dragon Quest Heroes 1 And 2 Are Brawling Their Way To Nintendo Switch In Japan
Why does she sound like she pinched one off after saying Nintendo Switch at the end of the video?
Re: Soapbox: Why I Still Love the Wii U
I love my Wii u. I didn't buy it to play third party games. I bought it to play Nintendo games. I have other consoles for that and a very powerful PC and laptop. Now, before someone says, "See! You're the problem and reason why third party doesn't support Nintendo cause of your snobby attitude!"-No! It's third parties fault for gimping and doing a piss poor port that gets them lack of support. Not mine. Not to mention a lot of those third party games had piss poor quality on their day one release.
I have countless hours of fun spent with family and friends on the Wii u that I will absolutely cherish.
I look forward to the Switch, but the Wii u will never be disconnected.
Re: Devil's Third Loses Its Saving Grace as Online Servers Are Closed
I had a blast with this game both online and story.
I have the physical copy and will cherish it.
Re: Nintendo of America Promises 'Steady Flow' of NES Classic Edition Units Through Holiday Period
@TheAceofMystery Amen! I knew this would happen too. I called around to see if Walmart was doing a midnight release and they were. So on the day before I showed up at 10pm and waited. I was forth in line.
Re: Limited Stock Brings Out the Inevitable NES Mini Scalpers
Yeah, I got mine. Walmart did a midnight release. It was limited stock and one per customer. What made me upset was I could already tell who the scalpers were in line. Thank God I was forth in line. The other thing that made me mad was that some walmarts like the one in viera, FL. The employee there were the ones scalping it and telling people they were not part of the midnight launch and they had none. This same employee did that with the gold Mario's on its first release which I caught him telling people they had none, but clearly you could see them all in a plastic bag behind the counter. Checkout this Walmart employee's eBay store, Amira979. He has at least 8 of them on the back of his car and he took a pic of them in the parking lot for his eBay pictures.
Re: Dragon Ball Fusions Arrives in North America This Year, Europe Shortly After
@Phil_Kavadias it's an RPG! LoL! For me it's the sheer nostalgic enjoyment of adventuring in a relm I still love. Its a game and new story.
Re: Dragon Ball Fusions Arrives in North America This Year, Europe Shortly After
@Phil_Kavadias why wouldn't there be? You're either going to keep liking something or your not. I've been watching dbz, db and gt since the late 90s. I've had no reason to stop liking it. It wasn't a trend to me. Just like Star wars, Star Trek, Ninja turtles, Nintendo, Dr. Who or any other franchise.