@boxyguy He’s obviously a child, maybe 11-16 years old or so? No adult would double down on their assertion when they’ve been given so much testimony to the opposite affect and evidence to back it up such as graphite parts that create debris. Try and remember your 6th grade self, that child like assertion that you are so right and coming with “facts” and everyone else is a stupid head! You will get the picture. I think people have done what they could to educate the kid but he is proud of his stance and won’t come around even if his own Joy con started to drift.
While I’m not a fan of our lawsuit happy culture in the U.S. (seriously when kids first fight helicopter parents get lawyers involved) I am happy with this if it forces Nintendo to deal with the issue and release a Joy Con that is improved and will not drift. If this gets settled out of court and Nintendo doesn’t release a better Joy Con then what a waste right? For the record I have a launch switch and never experienced drift but that doesn’t mean it’s not coming for me.
@NotSoCryptic Thanks, I don’t want many modern games as I’m mostly an old school gamer these days. Bloodstained and Final Fantasy 7 remake were the only two major releases I was really clamoring for this year. I wanted bloodstained on the Switch so so badly and I can handle most issues but a major no no for me is Input lag, and below 20fps slow down. I have a PC with a 1080Ti in it, and a laptop with a GTX1060 inside so I’m thinking I am gonna go ahead and grab this one on steam. It’s a shame really because I love my Switch. It’s my favorite console but 505 really messed up here.
I know this isn't exactly the best forum for this but this game also suffers from frame rate issues. Does anyone know where I can go to find out when Bloodstained on Switch recieves a performance update? I want that game but after patches
My local MicroCenter price matched that 400GB card back when it was on sale for 39.99$ it was awesome for me because I went all digital on the switch. I’m near 17 games on my console now still have like 280Gb at my disposal. Well well we’ll worth the investment!
@Kang81 You are making the faulty assumption that the switch will rely on downgraded 3rd party support. The 3DS didn’t need this, it’s install base made it worth while for 3rd parties to develop games from the ground up for the 3DS and in my view the same will be true for the Switch. It exists as a portable and thanks to the millions and still greatly growing install base, I don’t see why this wouldn’t happen again for Nintendo’s handheld hybrid. As we head into the unknown future I personally feel it’s more likely that devs will continue to take advantage of porting PS3/360 games onto the portable as the demand is still strong for this and they will start producing games specifically for the switch. It’s just taking some time for them to come around because the Wii U was such a failure for most 3rds.
@graysoncharles I dunno you are thinking too far ahead in my opinion. I’m 36 years old and from what I’ve seen there will most likely be ways to play these games on what ever service/system we happen to be using in the future. It seems there will always be a demand for classics of some sort, and while that’s no guarantee it seems silly to worry about such an issue tbh.
@TempOr It’s different but not so different that it needs massive coding to make games work. It’s Maxwell vs Pascal and on the PC side of things Pascal was a MASSIVE leap in performance per watt over Maxwell. I don’t think we need a Pro version so soon but late 2020 or early 2021 it would be cool to see. Then again it’s not like Nintendo needs to do anything here. The Switch is killing it and I don’t agree with people who think a power boost is needed because PS5 and New Xbox are incoming. The Switch is it’s own thing like the 3DS was, it’s install base will mean that devs will create Switch titles vs trying to port their PS5 games over to it. That’s just my opinion we will have to see, but power isn’t needed when you have portability. Hell I still play Diablo 3 on the go it’s awesome!
@Jumpman23 I’m torn on it as well, losing the option o dock to a Tv is painful, I always assumed they would allow it via a cable vs a dock. Here’s the question for me now, will I be able to play my games on both my Original switch and my Switch lite? Because my entire library is digital. If I cannot then I don’t think I can justify this even though I’ve wanted one since I heard the first rumors of it.
I would like to see a side by side and a stacked comparison of the lite vs original switch. I was hoping it would be a little smaller still so I’m on the fence on the pre order as of yet.
@graysoncharles The deniers are the ones loudly complaining now. If you find yourself in that boat, keep the original switch. I’ll Never understand people hating on others based on how they spend money, or for having a different opinion.
@sixrings I don’t know, when you say Nintendo would have continued to grow the Wii I think you are missing the point that, that’s exactly what they tried to do with the Wii branding and backwards compatibility on the Wii U and it burned them because potential customers didn’t know the Wii U was it’s own system. If the U did well it’s possible the market would be referring to the switch by a different moniker. I think all consoles are now trying to create families like the IPhone as in each system will be an eco system with low end through high end hardware all being able to have a similar experience.
@NotTelevision You mentioned the SSD which is strange, a micro SD card is a solid state drive. Now if you are talking about load speeds then the power requirements the switch needs to stay portable may become an issue. I personally don’t think the switch has to hang at all, the 3DS didn’t and it sold amazingly well, the switch will be the same. The Switch’s install base means its more profitable for 3rds to port old games or design games for the switch specifically as the install base makes this not only plausible but worthwhile for 3rds. The sales of the Switch show that the gaming market is big enough for the twins to do their AAA thing and for Nintendo to exist in its own space doing their own thing. Now the only time this would burn is if you are too young or too strapped and the switch is the only thing you have to game on. But that is a minority as most people will have had aPC, PS4 or X1 by this point and the switch is an on the go or 2ndary system they use to play games on.
@Steevil This is what I came here to say, people are so focused on downgraded ports from the twins and should instead think about games that were built from the ground up for the switch. As the user/install base grows it becomes more and more economically viable for 3rd parties to do this and I would argue switch’s numbers show that there’s room for Sony v Xbox AND the switch to have its own space as a portable hybrid. I think that was the point of this talk about the install base, if gamers are there then companies can make money. Older ports are the easiest but making games specific to the switch like the 3DS had will also be good for 3rds.
@JaxonH Same, I have higher end hardware too I have a PC with a 1080Ti and I’ve had different PS4’s and X1’s but the switch is my main console it’s just the right mix of fun games and classics. Keep it coming Nintendo.
People who act like Switch revisions are either fantasy or a bad idea are just deluding themselves. These revisions are how you keep a system relevant long enough, evolving long enough to give it a long lifecycle. I’m surprised when I see people still comparing switch to PlayStation and Xbox since those two are moving yet again to even more powerful hardware. Switch is in its own class, give me classics and good games for playing on the go and I’ll keep buying. Also I’m a customer who’s willing to pay to have a smaller switch, one that’s actually pocketable would be nice.
@nhSnork I know right? I live in Ohio and it seems here we have just 2 seasons, hot which is short lasting about 4 months and freeezing which lasts 8months. We are only 2 months away from freezing already. It’s stupid cold here, if I could save the money I would do it and flee this state without thinking about it.
It crushes me that this thing was ported so badly on switch. I’ve been waiting on just 2 major games for several years now this game, and final fantasy 7 remaster, anything else I play is classic games. I want to play this so bad but...Input lag? And lower than 15fps? My only other option is steam my pc has a 1080Ti in it, and I have a laptop with a 1060 in it, still I wanted this on switch.
@YANDMAN -Your fiancée of 8 years cheating on you with your co-workers, then marrying your boss. -your grandparents dying that same year. -friends betraying you -The opiate addiction that once numbed the pain and recovery that took several years. -living alone after losing everyone you’ve ever cared about, not making new friends because I’m so detached from emotion. -That numb feeling I live with every day I wake. There’s more, a lot more, deaths, some went to prison, job and home losses ect. I don’t believe in an actual soul, but what I said was more a metaphor. To make a comment that “Nothing sucks anyone’s soul from anything” tells me you’ve yet to hit that point in life where it stops giving you things and starts taking them away. Wait til your parents die, or worse then come on here acting like an axxhole.
@YANDMAN Um....yea, that places me squarely in the average gamer demographic. A precursory google search will show you a survey result from 2018 “Gamers age 18 or older represent 72 percent of the video game-playing population, and the average gamer is 35 years old.Jun 29, 2018”
It’s a hobby like any other, not sure what you are confused about. I can attest as you age you play far less than when you are a kid since work and everyday life sucks the soul out of you until you are dead and rotting but, there you have it.
@YANDMAN I have a switch, I would buy this as soon as pre orders go live if its smaller. As a 36 year old man I don't like whipping out that giant tablet when i wanna burn a few hours on a plane or something, a smaller one will move as there are a lot of us out there who would love a smaller more practical design.
@Reverandjames Everything is essentially Just “stuff” isn’t it? I understand not buying these special editions, look at the price tag on the Final Fantasy 7 top deluxe package for example. It boils down to if you are a collector or not, me personally I used to collect things as a kid, but now a days it needs to be useful or provide entertainment value or I’m not interested.
@thatawesomedude I wouldn’t be surprised if the switch mini connected to the TV via a Cable vs a traditional dock. This would allow you to still use the system as a controller if needed, or of course you can use additional controllers you may own like pro controllers or additional JoyCon sets.
@sketchturner It’s kinda sad/annoying that TV makers would remove AV like that. On a long enough timeline it kills classic gaming. CRTs tube’s usually go bad after a while. I currently have an older 720p tv I bought from a 2nd hand electronics store so I could play my original PlayStation. At the time I didn’t know that All PS3 systems could play PS1 discs. But any classic system you want to play now will require you to hunt down and purchase a CRT or older TV.
Does any one have any experience with the AV to HDMI converters that are out there? I’ve been weary of possible input lag that they may generate but I’ve heard some people say they don’t create any and it’s like playing any console from an HDMI source. They aren’t very expensive at around $30- $40 so I’ve been considering trying one to play my original PlayStation set up on my preferred TV.
I think there’s a lot of people in my boat as well. I own a switch already but I would love to have a much smaller variant that’s easier to travel with. I would be purchasing my 2nd switch console should a mini be true and quality made because my current switch is bulky as hell when traveling.
A little while ago Amazon was selling a 400GB micro SD for $59.99. I was able to get my local micro center to match this price, a huge markdown from their regular $169.99. So I went 100% digital on my switch due to its portable nature I didn’t want to have to fumble around looking for game cards nor worry about stashing them. I fully realize the draw backs (no resale mostly) but for me the switch is a portable gaming tablet and game carts just don’t appeal, also I’ve been digital for a over a decade and a half on my PC and that’s worked out well so far. Near 20 games installed and I still have 280Gb so this will Be another digital purchase for me.
@sanderev Eh, I don't think that "no detachable controllers" means its no switch. I personally think the Switch mini will attach to the T.V. even without a dock, if its able to connect to the T.V. via cable its fine with me, I just want to be able to pocket it. I tend to believe that a switch mini is plausible more so now than before now that several sources have cited this thing is in the works. They took the 3D out of the New 3DS and it was still considered a DS console, so removing detachable Joy Con's isn't going to change the console dramatically. You will need a real controller Pro or otherwise should you attach this thing to a T.V. is all
@invictus4000 Taking away detachable Joy cons doesn’t negate the whole switch concept as long as you can still dock it, or connect it to the TV via cable it’s still a portable/home console hybrid. No where near the level of hyperbole that you suggested, “same as taking away motion controls on the Wii”. I have an OG Switch and would happily buy a smaller pocketable Switch with brighter screen/ better battery management and I would pay up for it as high as $499. Now, I don’t know how achievable it is, the GPU is power hungry and generates a fair bit of heat, is it even possible to substantially shrink the system...we will have to wait and see I guess.
@sas0ng Yea but in the early leaks it’s already said that the mini switch or what ever it will be called will not have detachable joy con controllers so you may not like that but personally it’s a constraint I wouldn’t mind to have a smaller possibly iPhone 6plus sized variant of the switch cause the current one is massive as a portable. I’m willing to pay as high as $499 for one that’s small enough to pocket and maybe has blue tooth headset support possibly.
Nah, I’m 36 years old have several friends in the same age bracket who are feeling the same way. It could be that I’m simply aging out of the hobby. But everything looks the same anymore with only small variation, kinda like modern mumble rap. There’s always a die hard crowd who will follow that garbage and defend it, but that doesn’t change anything, it’s still samey mumble rap.
I don’t know what it is about modern game releases but they just bore me to tears. I’ve resorted to only playing classic games or Nintendo games exclusively for some time now as all the so called AAA publishers keep pumping out the same product again and again. Samey 1st person online shooter, samey racing game #50, another sport title, non stop DLC packs and insert credit card over and over mechanics, it’s all so snore inducing. You have to look to indi Devs or smaller studios if you want something fresh. The main reason I still play Nintendo games again and again is because they don’t take themselves too serious and are all about the player having fun. Plus games like Zelda are often reinventing themselves each iteration.
I don’t think this game has gotten enough hype/coverage leading up to its retail release. Hopefully this changes as Konami has more or less buried Castlevania and this is a game from the producer of Symphony of the Night! So far, other than a handful of articles the media around this game has been quiet. Fingers crossed it was worth the wait, excited to grab this one!
Wonder if Tactics will ever see the light of day on Switch or if it will be like Final Fantasy VIII? I have some hope since Square has released mobile versions of FFT on android and iOS devices, how hard is it to simply port to a switch? I would imagine that a market exists for it, and that game gets addictive after a few hours as classes unlock. I’m teetering on replying the game on my PS3 backwards compatible but losing the ability to take it with me stings a bit.
@ThanosReXXX You are correct, I’ve already seen PlayStation fanboys saying “well It’s a portable so of course it’s going to sell more as people will have more than one in their home” Prepare to hear that like a practiced line should the switch over take Xbox or Sony in the US.
@Alucard83 I have a PC with a GTX1080Ti and an Intel 7700k CPU, you lost your credibility when you said “people with more awareness, and Xbox one X and PS4 pro Fixed being low end machines” In the same statement. People with more awareness don’t care about technical specs, it’s about game play and having fun, it always has been. This idea of tech specs was only pushed onto the masses to sell hardware when software was lacking. I wouldn’t have even replied if you didn’t push things on me like “you are easy to please” or “people with more awareness” as if you have some higher intelligence because you can point out that the switch isn’t as fast as the other guys. Most people who bought a switch realize this, it’s not news to us, we just don’t care because we are too busy having fun. Just for giggles...compared to a 1080Ti the PS4 pro and X1X are mashed potatoes! Enjoy.
I find it interesting that we live in a time where, to some gamers this is all that seems to matter. Clock speeds, FPS, "dynamic resolution scaling" lol. It's always been simple for me... 1.) does the game run well? 2.) Is the game fun to play? That's it! All I need to know because anymore we passed the time when most games looked pretty terrible, so graphics arent a primary motivation, though for many they still are. Could be I've just gotten old.
@Expa0 I keep wondering what is going on with Tactics. They’ve even released the game on mobile devices like iPad and we know there’s a market for the franchise on the switch. One of the most well suited Final Fantasies for mobile devices is underrepresented no mention at all. I am Happy with Squares support for the Nintendo Hybrid so far though.
People are surprised by this? One look at the massive list of planned DLC made me pass on this game until a complete edition is released. Even then I’m weary as these days, unless it’s Nintendo “AAA” usually means a literal truck ton of extra charges on your credit card.
I'm sad I've never heard of this, makes me want to do some googling on classic gaming events coming up because I would love this!
I don't even collect games anymore but I am searching like crazy for a copy of Diablo on the original playstation Amazon has it but for crazy money like $200 crazy.
@JaxonH Agreed, I just had my local Micro Center price match the 400GB Micro SD card deal that amazon had. Their price was $159.99 they dropped it to just $65! I have 15 games installed and 300GB remaining. Now I've spoken to people on these boards who actually have a few hundred games for the switch so Digital isn't really great for them. For the most part I agree with you that digital on the switch is the way to go. It's tablet style and convenience of having your entire library with you at all times and not having to juggle carts is great especially on a portable. I would go on to say that for most people digital is a solid way to go but for die hard collectors or those who lean on trading games regular physical is the only option. ( it does sting a little knowing the resell that certain games keep but knowing I won't have any way to capitalize on that)
@aaronsullivan I’m sure it will have micro transactions. Mark my words when it releases. I say this with games like South Park in mind, single player but still micro transactions. Now, I hope I’m wrong here as EA needs a hit and they need to get some of the mud off their reputation but I wouldn’t be bold enough to claim that it won’t have any.
@BenAV
It’s a shame how low EA has sunk really, I remember a time when they were actually trying to produce great games (16 bit era) but now it’s cash grab only. I think the premise of the game could be great but with EA behind it I wouldn’t want it even if it was available on the switch because of their focus as games full of micro transactions.
@MossBossRoss That sounds so terrible, games that need to be approved by the government before you can play. What’s more amazing is that people are actually pushing for restrictions on speech like that in the U.S. They want hate speech banned, which sounds like a great idea on paper, until you start digging into it. Who decides what qualifies as hate speech? Some women find it hateful to be hit on. Some Christians would define atheism as hate speech. Other’s take offense to jokes and would call authorities in a rage. It’s shocking how few people understand that you have to allow for the fringe to exist, idiots to say idiotic things in order to have real freedom of speech. Start policing it, and we end up in a bad spot.
@NotTelevision That’s hopeful in my opinion. Nintendo made their money from switch by completely not competing with Xbox or PlayStation at all. They did their own thing and it’s paid off well. I don’t even think about resolution when I game on my switch, frame rate either, unless it runs like a slide show. It’s a hybrid but the biggest draw is gaming on the go for many of us. Keep that and they can continue to enjoy the ATM they built.
@Crono1973 I guess, it just felt like you were taking a Jab at me is all. I think an NES cart, Genesis cart, Nin 64 carts specifically would be Awkward looking in a handheld roughly the size of a switch. Not that it wouldn’t appeal to some gamers but, and I know I shouldn’t care about this, in public how silly it would look gaming on a unit with an NES cart sticking out of it lol!
Now, if this unit lets you store Roms on a micro SD, or load them on via USB, that could be cool depending on the price.
Anyways just wanted to explain myself a little hopefully no harm done, really love this community. I go to IGN, and PC gamer daily and their comments sections are cancerous.
@Crono1973
Nah, I have all digital in switch. So no carts. Also those are game cards. I really don’t have to describe the difference between a switch game cards and an NES cart do I?
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Re: Class Action Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Nintendo For Switch Joy-Con "Drifting" Issues
@boxyguy
He’s obviously a child, maybe 11-16 years old or so? No adult would double down on their assertion when they’ve been given so much testimony to the opposite affect and evidence to back it up such as graphite parts that create debris.
Try and remember your 6th grade self, that child like assertion that you are so right and coming with “facts” and everyone else is a stupid head! You will get the picture. I think people have done what they could to educate the kid but he is proud of his stance and won’t come around even if his own Joy con started to drift.
Re: Class Action Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Nintendo For Switch Joy-Con "Drifting" Issues
While I’m not a fan of our lawsuit happy culture in the U.S. (seriously when kids first fight helicopter parents get lawyers involved) I am happy with this if it forces Nintendo to deal with the issue and release a Joy Con that is improved and will not drift. If this gets settled out of court and Nintendo doesn’t release a better Joy Con then what a waste right?
For the record I have a launch switch and never experienced drift but that doesn’t mean it’s not coming for me.
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Switch Fix Expected To Arrive Soon
@NotSoCryptic
Thanks, I don’t want many modern games as I’m mostly an old school gamer these days. Bloodstained and Final Fantasy 7 remake were the only two major releases I was really clamoring for this year. I wanted bloodstained on the Switch so so badly and I can handle most issues but a major no no for me is Input lag, and below 20fps slow down. I have a PC with a 1080Ti in it, and a laptop with a GTX1060 inside so I’m thinking I am gonna go ahead and grab this one on steam. It’s a shame really because I love my Switch. It’s my favorite console but 505 really messed up here.
Re: Video: Daemon X Machina Has A New Japanese Trailer For You To Gawk At
I know this isn't exactly the best forum for this but this game also suffers from frame rate issues. Does anyone know where I can go to find out when Bloodstained on Switch recieves a performance update? I want that game but after patches
Re: Gallery: Prepare For Zelda: Link's Awakening With Character Profiles And Art
@Lizuka
A discount on a Zelda game?
Maybe slightly discounted on a used digital copy somewhere.
Re: Guide: Amazon Prime Day 2019 - Best Deals on Nintendo Switch Games, Consoles, Micro SD Cards and More
My local MicroCenter price matched that 400GB card back when it was on sale for 39.99$ it was awesome for me because I went all digital on the switch. I’m near 17 games on my console now still have like 280Gb at my disposal. Well well we’ll worth the investment!
Re: Rumour: Dataminer Supposedly Uncovers Tech Specs For New And Improved Switch
@Kang81
You are making the faulty assumption that the switch will rely on downgraded 3rd party support. The 3DS didn’t need this, it’s install base made it worth while for 3rd parties to develop games from the ground up for the 3DS and in my view the same will be true for the Switch. It exists as a portable and thanks to the millions and still greatly growing install base, I don’t see why this wouldn’t happen again for Nintendo’s handheld hybrid. As we head into the unknown future I personally feel it’s more likely that devs will continue to take advantage of porting PS3/360 games onto the portable as the demand is still strong for this and they will start producing games specifically for the switch. It’s just taking some time for them to come around because the Wii U was such a failure for most 3rds.
Re: Rumour: Dataminer Supposedly Uncovers Tech Specs For New And Improved Switch
@graysoncharles
I dunno you are thinking too far ahead in my opinion. I’m 36 years old and from what I’ve seen there will most likely be ways to play these games on what ever service/system we happen to be using in the future.
It seems there will always be a demand for classics of some sort, and while that’s no guarantee it seems silly to worry about such an issue tbh.
Re: Rumour: Dataminer Supposedly Uncovers Tech Specs For New And Improved Switch
@TempOr
It’s different but not so different that it needs massive coding to make games work. It’s Maxwell vs Pascal and on the PC side of things Pascal was a MASSIVE leap in performance per watt over Maxwell. I don’t think we need a Pro version so soon but late 2020 or early 2021 it would be cool to see.
Then again it’s not like Nintendo needs to do anything here. The Switch is killing it and I don’t agree with people who think a power boost is needed because PS5 and New Xbox are incoming. The Switch is it’s own thing like the 3DS was, it’s install base will mean that devs will create Switch titles vs trying to port their PS5 games over to it. That’s just my opinion we will have to see, but power isn’t needed when you have portability. Hell I still play Diablo 3 on the go it’s awesome!
Re: Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Revealed, Launches This September
@Jumpman23
I’m torn on it as well, losing the option o dock to a Tv is painful, I always assumed they would allow it via a cable vs a dock. Here’s the question for me now, will I be able to play my games on both my Original switch and my Switch lite? Because my entire library is digital. If I cannot then I don’t think I can justify this even though I’ve wanted one since I heard the first rumors of it.
Re: Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Revealed, Launches This September
I would like to see a side by side and a stacked comparison of the lite vs original switch.
I was hoping it would be a little smaller still so I’m on the fence on the pre order as of yet.
Re: Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Revealed, Launches This September
@graysoncharles
The deniers are the ones loudly complaining now. If you find yourself in that boat, keep the original switch. I’ll
Never understand people hating on others based on how they spend money, or for having a different opinion.
Re: Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap
@sixrings
I don’t know, when you say Nintendo would have continued to grow the Wii I think you are missing the point that, that’s exactly what they tried to do with the Wii branding and backwards compatibility on the Wii U and it burned them because potential customers didn’t know the Wii U was it’s own system. If the U did well it’s possible the market would be referring to the switch by a different moniker. I think all consoles are now trying to create families like the IPhone as in each system will be an eco system with low end through high end hardware all being able to have a similar experience.
Re: Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap
@NotTelevision
You mentioned the SSD which is strange, a micro SD card is a solid state drive. Now if you are talking about load speeds then the power requirements the switch needs to stay portable may become an issue.
I personally don’t think the switch has to hang at all, the 3DS didn’t and it sold amazingly well, the switch will be the same.
The Switch’s install base means its more profitable for 3rds to port old games or design games for the switch specifically as the install base makes this not only plausible but worthwhile for 3rds. The sales of the Switch show that the gaming market is big enough for the twins to do their AAA thing and for Nintendo to exist in its own space doing their own thing.
Now the only time this would burn is if you are too young or too strapped and the switch is the only thing you have to game on. But that is a minority as most people will have had aPC, PS4 or X1 by this point and the switch is an on the go or 2ndary system they use to play games on.
Re: Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap
@Steevil
This is what I came here to say, people are so focused on downgraded ports from the twins and should instead think about games that were built from the ground up for the switch. As the user/install base grows it becomes more and more economically viable for 3rd parties to do this and I would argue switch’s numbers show that there’s room for Sony v Xbox AND the switch to have its own space as a portable hybrid. I think that was the point of this talk about the install base, if gamers are there then companies can make money. Older ports are the easiest but making games specific to the switch like the 3DS had will also be good for 3rds.
Re: Nintendo Wants The Switch Business To Continue For As Long As Possible
@JaxonH
Same, I have higher end hardware too I have a PC with a 1080Ti and I’ve had different PS4’s and X1’s but the switch is my main console it’s just the right mix of fun games and classics. Keep it coming Nintendo.
Re: Nintendo Wants The Switch Business To Continue For As Long As Possible
People who act like Switch revisions are either fantasy or a bad idea are just deluding themselves. These revisions are how you keep a system relevant long enough, evolving long enough to give it a long lifecycle. I’m surprised when I see people still comparing switch to PlayStation and Xbox since those two are moving yet again to even more powerful hardware. Switch is in its own class, give me classics and good games for playing on the go and I’ll keep buying. Also I’m a customer who’s willing to pay to have a smaller switch, one that’s actually pocketable would be nice.
Re: This Super Mario Maker 2 Player Has Already Created A Full 32-Course Game
@nhSnork
I know right? I live in Ohio and it seems here we have just 2 seasons, hot which is short lasting about 4 months and freeezing which lasts 8months. We are only 2 months away from freezing already. It’s stupid cold here, if I could save the money I would do it and flee this state without thinking about it.
Re: Guide: Bloodstained's 8-Bit Nightmare: How To Find The Game's Punishing Hidden Level
It crushes me that this thing was ported so badly on switch. I’ve been waiting on just 2 major games for several years now this game, and final fantasy 7 remaster, anything else I play is classic games. I want to play this so bad but...Input lag? And lower than 15fps?
My only other option is steam my pc has a 1080Ti in it, and I have a laptop with a 1060 in it, still I wanted this on switch.
Re: Digital Foundry Investigates New Chip Potentially Destined For Switch Mini And Switch Pro
@YANDMAN
-Your fiancée of 8 years cheating on you with your co-workers, then marrying your boss.
-your grandparents dying that same year.
-friends betraying you
-The opiate addiction that once numbed the pain and recovery that took several years.
-living alone after losing everyone you’ve ever cared about, not making new friends because I’m so detached from emotion.
-That numb feeling I live with every day I wake.
There’s more, a lot more, deaths, some went to prison, job and home losses ect.
I don’t believe in an actual soul, but what I said was more a metaphor. To make a comment that “Nothing sucks anyone’s soul from anything” tells me you’ve yet to hit that point in life where it stops giving you things and starts taking them away. Wait til your parents die, or worse then come on here acting like an axxhole.
Re: Digital Foundry Investigates New Chip Potentially Destined For Switch Mini And Switch Pro
@YANDMAN
Um....yea, that places me squarely in the average gamer demographic. A precursory google search will show you a survey result from 2018 “Gamers age 18 or older represent 72 percent of the video game-playing population, and the average gamer is 35 years old.Jun 29, 2018”
It’s a hobby like any other, not sure what you are confused about.
I can attest as you age you play far less than when you are a kid since work and everyday life sucks the soul out of you until you are dead and rotting but, there you have it.
Re: Digital Foundry Investigates New Chip Potentially Destined For Switch Mini And Switch Pro
@YANDMAN
I have a switch, I would buy this as soon as pre orders go live if its smaller. As a 36 year old man I don't like whipping out that giant tablet when i wanna burn a few hours on a plane or something, a smaller one will move as there are a lot of us out there who would love a smaller more practical design.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening's Limited Edition
@Reverandjames
Everything is essentially Just “stuff” isn’t it?
I understand not buying these special editions, look at the price tag on the Final Fantasy 7 top deluxe package for example. It boils down to if you are a collector or not, me personally I used to collect things as a kid, but now a days it needs to be useful or provide entertainment value or I’m not interested.
Re: Nintendo Acknowledges Switch Mini Rumours, Says It Is "Always" Developing New Hardware
@thatawesomedude
I wouldn’t be surprised if the switch mini connected to the TV via a Cable vs a traditional dock.
This would allow you to still use the system as a controller if needed, or of course you can use additional controllers you may own like pro controllers or additional JoyCon sets.
Re: Play Your Nintendo 64 On Modern Displays With The Super 64 HDMI Adaptor
@sketchturner
It’s kinda sad/annoying that TV makers would remove AV like that. On a long enough timeline it kills classic gaming. CRTs tube’s usually go bad after a while. I currently have an older 720p tv I bought from a 2nd hand electronics store so I could play my original PlayStation. At the time I didn’t know that All PS3 systems could play PS1 discs. But any classic system you want to play now will require you to hunt down and purchase a CRT or older TV.
Re: Play Your Nintendo 64 On Modern Displays With The Super 64 HDMI Adaptor
Does any one have any experience with the AV to HDMI converters that are out there? I’ve been weary of possible input lag that they may generate but I’ve heard some people say they don’t create any and it’s like playing any console from an HDMI source.
They aren’t very expensive at around $30- $40 so I’ve been considering trying one to play my original PlayStation set up on my preferred TV.
Re: Taiwanese Memory Chip Supplier Reports Stronger Than Expected Demand From Nintendo
I think there’s a lot of people in my boat as well. I own a switch already but I would love to have a much smaller variant that’s easier to travel with. I would be purchasing my 2nd switch console should a mini be true and quality made because my current switch is bulky as hell when traveling.
Re: Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
A little while ago Amazon was selling a 400GB micro SD for $59.99. I was able to get my local micro center to match this price, a huge markdown from their regular $169.99. So I went 100% digital on my switch due to its portable nature I didn’t want to have to fumble around looking for game cards nor worry about stashing them. I fully realize the draw backs (no resale mostly) but for me the switch is a portable gaming tablet and game carts just don’t appeal, also I’ve been digital for a over a decade and a half on my PC and that’s worked out well so far. Near 20 games installed and I still have 280Gb so this will
Be another digital purchase for me.
Re: Is This Our First Real Look At Nintendo Switch Mini?
@sanderev
Eh, I don't think that "no detachable controllers" means its no switch. I personally think the Switch mini will attach to the T.V. even without a dock, if its able to connect to the T.V. via cable its fine with me, I just want to be able to pocket it.
I tend to believe that a switch mini is plausible more so now than before now that several sources have cited this thing is in the works.
They took the 3D out of the New 3DS and it was still considered a DS console, so removing detachable Joy Con's isn't going to change the console dramatically. You will need a real controller Pro or otherwise should you attach this thing to a T.V. is all
Re: Random: We Really Hope The New Nintendo Switch Looks Like This
@invictus4000
Taking away detachable Joy cons doesn’t negate the whole switch concept as long as you can still dock it, or connect it to the TV via cable it’s still a portable/home console hybrid.
No where near the level of hyperbole that you suggested, “same as taking away motion controls on the Wii”.
I have an OG Switch and would happily buy a smaller pocketable Switch with brighter screen/ better battery management and I would pay up for it as high as $499.
Now, I don’t know how achievable it is, the GPU is power hungry and generates a fair bit of heat, is it even possible to substantially shrink the system...we will have to wait and see I guess.
Re: Random: We Really Hope The New Nintendo Switch Looks Like This
@sas0ng
Yea but in the early leaks it’s already said that the mini switch or what ever it will be called will not have detachable joy con controllers so you may not like that but personally it’s a constraint I wouldn’t mind to have a smaller possibly iPhone 6plus sized variant of the switch cause the current one is massive as a portable.
I’m willing to pay as high as $499 for one that’s small enough to pocket and maybe has blue tooth headset support possibly.
Re: Rumour: New Ubisoft IP Supposedly Leaked Ahead Of E3 2019
@Entrr_username
Nah, I’m 36 years old have several friends in the same age bracket who are feeling the same way. It could be that I’m simply aging out of the hobby. But everything looks the same anymore with only small variation, kinda like modern mumble rap. There’s always a die hard crowd who will follow that garbage and defend it, but that doesn’t change anything, it’s still samey mumble rap.
Re: Rumour: New Ubisoft IP Supposedly Leaked Ahead Of E3 2019
I don’t know what it is about modern game releases but they just bore me to tears. I’ve resorted to only playing classic games or Nintendo games exclusively for some time now as all the so called AAA publishers keep pumping out the same product again and again. Samey 1st person online shooter, samey racing game #50, another sport title, non stop DLC packs and insert credit card over and over mechanics, it’s all so snore inducing. You have to look to indi Devs or smaller studios if you want something fresh. The main reason I still play Nintendo games again and again is because they don’t take themselves too serious and are all about the player having fun. Plus games like Zelda are often reinventing themselves each iteration.
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Physical And Digital Pre-Orders Are Now Live
I don’t think this game has gotten enough hype/coverage leading up to its retail release. Hopefully this changes as Konami has more or less buried Castlevania and this is a game from the producer of Symphony of the Night! So far, other than a handful of articles the media around this game has been quiet. Fingers crossed it was worth the wait, excited to grab this one!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Switch Update Finally Fixes That Annoying Music Bug
Wonder if Tactics will ever see the light of day on Switch or if it will be like Final Fantasy VIII?
I have some hope since Square has released mobile versions of FFT on android and iOS devices, how hard is it to simply port to a switch?
I would imagine that a market exists for it, and that game gets addictive after a few hours as classes unlock.
I’m teetering on replying the game on my PS3 backwards compatible but losing the ability to take it with me stings a bit.
Re: Nintendo Switch Overtakes PS4's Lifetime Sales In Japan
@ThanosReXXX
You are correct, I’ve already seen PlayStation fanboys saying “well
It’s a portable so of course it’s going to sell more as people will have more than one in their home”
Prepare to hear that like a practiced line should the switch over take Xbox or Sony in the US.
Re: Digital Foundry Finds Mortal Kombat 11 Also Using Switch's 'Boost Mode'
@Alucard83
I have a PC with a GTX1080Ti and an Intel 7700k CPU, you lost your credibility when you said “people with more awareness, and Xbox one X and PS4 pro Fixed being low end machines” In the same statement.
People with more awareness don’t care about technical specs, it’s about game play and having fun, it always has been. This idea of tech specs was only pushed onto the masses to sell hardware when software was lacking.
I wouldn’t have even replied if you didn’t push things on me like “you are easy to please” or “people with more awareness” as if you have some higher intelligence because you can point out that the switch isn’t as fast as the other guys.
Most people who bought a switch realize this, it’s not news to us, we just don’t care because we are too busy having fun.
Just for giggles...compared to a 1080Ti the PS4 pro and X1X are mashed potatoes! Enjoy.
Re: Digital Foundry Finds Mortal Kombat 11 Also Using Switch's 'Boost Mode'
I find it interesting that we live in a time where, to some gamers this is all that seems to matter. Clock speeds, FPS, "dynamic resolution scaling" lol. It's always been simple for me...
1.) does the game run well?
2.) Is the game fun to play?
That's it! All I need to know because anymore we passed the time when most games looked pretty terrible, so graphics arent a primary motivation, though for many they still are. Could be I've just gotten old.
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Is Already On The Verge Of Surpassing PS4's Lifetime Sales
@onlyonemello
“But you are not a Jedi yet..”
Re: Review: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - This Is How You Handle A Remaster
@Expa0
I keep wondering what is going on with Tactics. They’ve even released the game on mobile devices like iPad and we know there’s a market for the franchise on the switch. One of the most well suited Final
Fantasies for mobile devices is underrepresented no mention at all. I am
Happy with Squares support for the Nintendo Hybrid so far though.
Re: Mortal Kombat 11 To Receive Reward System Tweaks After Player Backlash
People are surprised by this? One look at the massive list of planned DLC made me pass on this game until a complete edition is released.
Even then I’m weary as these days, unless it’s Nintendo “AAA” usually means a literal truck ton of extra charges on your credit card.
Re: Video: Highlights From The Midwest Gaming Classic
Found an upcoming show in KY on the 18th and another in July on the 20th!
Thanks for the article I’m pumped to go to these events now!
Re: Video: Highlights From The Midwest Gaming Classic
I'm sad I've never heard of this, makes me want to do some googling on classic gaming events coming up because I would love this!
I don't even collect games anymore but I am searching like crazy for a copy of Diablo on the original playstation Amazon has it but for crazy money like $200 crazy.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster - Two Games In One Remarkable Switch Collection
@JaxonH
Agreed, I just had my local Micro Center price match the 400GB Micro SD card deal that amazon had. Their price was $159.99 they dropped it to just $65!
I have 15 games installed and 300GB remaining. Now I've spoken to people on these boards who actually have a few hundred games for the switch so Digital isn't really great for them. For the most part I agree with you that digital on the switch is the way to go. It's tablet style and convenience of having your entire library with you at all times and not having to juggle carts is great especially on a portable.
I would go on to say that for most people digital is a solid way to go but for die hard collectors or those who lean on trading games regular physical is the only option.
( it does sting a little knowing the resell that certain games keep but knowing I won't have any way to capitalize on that)
Re: EA Has No Plans To Release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order On The Switch
@aaronsullivan
I’m sure it will have micro transactions. Mark my words when it releases.
I say this with games like South Park in mind, single player but still micro transactions.
Now, I hope I’m wrong here as EA needs a hit and they need to get some of the mud off their reputation but I wouldn’t be bold enough to claim that it won’t have any.
Re: EA Has No Plans To Release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order On The Switch
@BenAV
It’s a shame how low EA has sunk really, I remember a time when they were actually trying to produce great games (16 bit era) but now it’s cash grab only. I think the premise of the game could be great but with EA behind it I wouldn’t want it even if it was available on the switch because of their focus as games full of micro transactions.
Re: Nintendo Shares Soar After Word Spreads Tencent Will Distribute The Switch In China
@MossBossRoss
That sounds so terrible, games that need to be approved by the government before you can play. What’s more amazing is that people are actually pushing for restrictions on speech like that in the U.S. They want hate speech banned, which sounds like a great idea on paper, until you start digging into it. Who decides what qualifies as hate speech? Some women find it hateful to be hit on. Some Christians would define atheism as hate speech. Other’s take offense to jokes and would call authorities in a rage. It’s shocking how few people understand that you have to allow for the fringe to exist, idiots to say idiotic things in order to have real freedom of speech. Start policing it, and we end up in a bad spot.
Re: Rumour: The Switch Pro Model Has Been Delayed Due To Technical Issues
@NotTelevision
That’s hopeful in my opinion. Nintendo made their money from switch by completely not competing with Xbox or PlayStation at all. They did their own thing and it’s paid off well.
I don’t even think about resolution when I game on my switch, frame rate either, unless it runs like a slide show. It’s a hybrid but the biggest draw is gaming on the go for many of us. Keep that and they can continue to enjoy the ATM they built.
Re: Evercade Is A Brand New Cartridge-Based Handheld Console Which Connects To Your TV
@Crono1973
I guess, it just felt like you were taking a Jab at me is all. I think an NES cart, Genesis cart, Nin 64 carts specifically would be Awkward looking in a handheld roughly the size of a switch.
Not that it wouldn’t appeal to some gamers but, and I know I shouldn’t care about this, in public how silly it would look gaming on a unit with an NES cart sticking out of it lol!
Now, if this unit lets you store Roms on a micro SD, or load them on via USB, that could be cool depending on the price.
Anyways just wanted to explain myself a little hopefully no harm done, really love this community. I go to IGN, and PC gamer daily and their comments sections are cancerous.
Re: Evercade Is A Brand New Cartridge-Based Handheld Console Which Connects To Your TV
@Crono1973
Nah, I have all digital in switch. So no carts. Also those are game cards. I really don’t have to describe the difference between a switch game cards and an NES cart do I?