I didn't want Breath of the Wild, and it's now my favorite in the series; I trust Nintendo to make something amazing no matter how much or how little I think I want it.
I understand why it's a bit pricier, and I still think it's worth it for the advantages that cartridges provide, but it's extraordinarily irksome nonetheless.
I'd have to say the early 90s was the golden era for gaming. Arcades were still big, we had some real console variety (even if most weren't terribly successful, they were still there), and big devs weren't afraid to take chances on creativity.
I bet it will get localized for Switch, though it wouldn't surprise me if that version comes out in the West a few months after 3DS and PS4. PS4 and 3DS are both pretty much a given IMO. I'll be waiting for Switch, though.
I fully expected to play it docked as a home console the majority of the time, but I've found that it really is a pretty even split for me. Between playing a little in the bathroom here and there, playing a little as I'm lying in bed, or playing some at work during my lunch break, the split's pretty even. It's truly a brilliant system.
It's unacceptable that it's taken this long, but I've had it pre-ordered since it was first announced since I'm going for a full North American Wii U set.
tbh I think Ubisoft is a trash publisher and refuse to buy any of their games new. HOWEVER I'd love to see them support the Switch because I want to see the Switch get as much support as possible.
Disc rot is definitely a threat, but it's an exaggerated one. If you make sure that you keep your games out of the sun and out of high humidity or extreme temperatures, it's not likely to be a major concern any time soon.
I, personally, don't care at all about a web browser for streaming apps. I do think they need to be included, though; these days, people use their game consoles for streaming as much as they do gaming (if not more). I'm glad that Nintendo is sticking to their guns on the "This is for games" thing, but I do think it's a bad business move.
I think it's a bit of both. Nintendo definitely has the brunt of it because it's their hardware, but at the end of the day, NO company's first party games will sell a console alone. If third parties don't make games, the systems won't sell.
I'm excited to have it on Switch (I loved it, so I'll definitely rebuy it), but I'd be lying if I said that I'm disappointed that it's not going to remain a Nintendo exclusive.
I absolutely love my Wii U. I have never once regretted being a Day One adopter. I still love my Wii U, and I'll continue to play it for years and years to come.
@Turbo857 Truthfully, I think it will be viewed as a remarkable and woefully underrated system as the Dreamcast is regardless of the Switch's success. Let ten years separate us from the console's life, and it'll be remembered more fondly than it was treated during life.
If the game performs like crap, it doesn't matter how pretty it looks. I think they need to market it as a handheld that can be played at home (like how Sony once tried to market the PS4, when paired with the Vita, as a home console that can be played on the go.
I think the Switch will be fantastic. I'm expecting graphics a bit better than the Wii U, but I'm certainly not expecting PS4 levels. I think Nintendo has finally found their mojo again with this.
Since I'm a collector of original NES cartridges, I won't be buying one, but I think it's fantastic that they're releasing this, and it's a brilliant business move.
@SanderEvers Perhaps not compared to fifth gen consoles or even the Playstation 2, but when you compare it to the Gamecube and the Xbox (which, along with the PS2, were its contemporaries), it was EXTREMELY underpowered.
This makes me extremely sad but doesn't surprise me at all. In a lot of ways, the Wii U is Nintendo's Dreamcast; an amazing system that was sadly overshadowed by technically superior competition.
I still love my Wii U, and I'm proud to have 60+ titles on my shelf (most of which are actually good games). RIP you confused, beautiful, little black box. I'll still love you.
If yall are lucky enough to find a copy in your language (it was REALLY hard for me to track down an Australian copy so I could play in English), I highly recommend Project Zero 2: Wii Edition.
I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little disappointed because of how well the second screen worked for a some of the Wii U's games, but I think it would have been a huge mistake not to go back to single screen gameplay given that this is supposed to be a handheld/console hybrid.
@KTT Yeah, I don't understand why people are saying there's not D-pad; have you guys never placed a PlayStation console? All 4 home consoles and both handhelds have had separated D-pads like that.
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Re: Poll: Surprise! A New Zelda Is In Development, But What Do You Want From It?
I didn't want Breath of the Wild, and it's now my favorite in the series; I trust Nintendo to make something amazing no matter how much or how little I think I want it.
Re: Nintendo Reveals the Ages of Pearl and Marina
R34 officially kosher
Re: Nintendo Gamers Prefer Using Switch As A Handheld Rather Than Docked
I mostly use mine docked, but I play it in bed and at work often enough that I'd have said both handheld and docked.
Re: Video: Here's How The Switch And New 3DS Versions Of Fire Emblem Warriors Compare To Each Other
I'm getting both versions because I'm an absolute FANATIC about Fire Emblem, but I'll probably only play the Switch version.
Re: UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
@NinjaBadger
That sounds like my type of drunk weekend game tbh.
Re: UIG Entertainment Has Switch Shovelware To Please Farmers, Firefighters And Horse Lovers
Shovelware can be entertaining when you're drunk if it's cheap.
Re: L.A. Noire Is The Latest Game To Fall Foul Of The Dreaded "Switch Tax"
I understand why it's a bit pricier, and I still think it's worth it for the advantages that cartridges provide, but it's extraordinarily irksome nonetheless.
Re: Editorial: Is This a Golden Era of Gaming? Absolutely
I'd have to say the early 90s was the golden era for gaming. Arcades were still big, we had some real console variety (even if most weren't terribly successful, they were still there), and big devs weren't afraid to take chances on creativity.
Re: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading to the West in 2018
I bet it will get localized for Switch, though it wouldn't surprise me if that version comes out in the West a few months after 3DS and PS4. PS4 and 3DS are both pretty much a given IMO. I'll be waiting for Switch, though.
Re: Visual Novel Song Of Memories Getting Switch Port In Japan With English Subtitles
Day one import for me
Re: Snake Pass Celebrates Summer Solstice With 40 Percent Discount And A Hint Of Upcoming DLC
This has been on my wishlist, but I'll totally buy it for $12.
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
@RazorThin
Agreed re: motion controls. I think they're fantastic, but making them mandatory is only going to turn people off of them.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th June (North America)
Ooo, those are some GREAT Wii U VC titles
Re: Poll: Who Is Your Favourite ARMS Fighter?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
She's got my vote!
Re: Review: Blazing Star (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
This is my favorite game I have for my MVS cabinet. It's AMAZING.
Re: Poll: How Do You Play the Nintendo Switch - As A Portable, Home Console or Hybrid?
I fully expected to play it docked as a home console the majority of the time, but I've found that it really is a pretty even split for me. Between playing a little in the bathroom here and there, playing a little as I'm lying in bed, or playing some at work during my lunch break, the split's pretty even. It's truly a brilliant system.
Re: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Confirmed For May 23rd Release On Wii U
It's unacceptable that it's taken this long, but I've had it pre-ordered since it was first announced since I'm going for a full North American Wii U set.
Re: Video: Here's How Lego City: Undercover On Switch Compares To The PS4 Version
No one will be able to tell the difference without a side by side comparison.
Re: Sega Countdown Site Teases Bayonetta News Next Week
And HD remaster of the original game? Did you people forget that the original game was ALWAYS in HD?
Re: Snake Pass Update Improves Rumble on Nintendo Switch
I REALLY want this game. Unfortunately, it'll have to wait a while until it either goes on sale or I get my credit cards whittled down a bit.
Re: Ubisoft Wants Your Input On Future Nintendo Switch Software Support
tbh I think Ubisoft is a trash publisher and refuse to buy any of their games new. HOWEVER I'd love to see them support the Switch because I want to see the Switch get as much support as possible.
Re: Vroom in the Night Sky Update Adds A Magical Driving School
I've downloaded it, but literally nothing could ever convince me to play it again.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th March (North America)
I'm DEFINITELY downloading Sky Force, and I'm picking up Binding of Isaac retail.
Re: Review: Vroom in the Night Sky (Switch eShop)
I made the mistake of downloading this on March 3rd thinking it would be an entertaining kart racer. I was so, so disappointed...
Re: Nintendo Switch Owners Will Have To Wait Longer And Pay More For RiME
...yeah, I might just go to PS4 for this one if there's nothing that justifies the extra $10.
Re: Some People Are Doing Naughty Things In Fire Emblem Heroes
lol, I think my username might be part of what they're talking about...
Re: Guide: How To Access the Nintendo Switch eShop For Multiple Regions
AWESOME!! Thanks guys.
Re: Retro: This Is Why We Should Probably Be Glad Nintendo Stuck With Carts For The N64
Disc rot is definitely a threat, but it's an exaggerated one. If you make sure that you keep your games out of the sun and out of high humidity or extreme temperatures, it's not likely to be a major concern any time soon.
Re: Poll: Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
I, personally, don't care at all about a web browser for streaming apps. I do think they need to be included, though; these days, people use their game consoles for streaming as much as they do gaming (if not more). I'm glad that Nintendo is sticking to their guns on the "This is for games" thing, but I do think it's a bad business move.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Pricing Range for Switch Online Service
I think Nintendo should have charged $40 per year and let us keep the VC game, but I'm perfectly content with this price point and arrangement.
Re: Official Hori Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards Set a Handy Benchmark
@Raylax Not as bad as the Vita's memory cards. $100 for 64 GB with no possibility of third party alternatives.
Re: Soapbox: It's Nintendo's Job To Make Switch A Success, Not EA's, Ubisoft's Or Capcom's
I think it's a bit of both. Nintendo definitely has the brunt of it because it's their hardware, but at the end of the day, NO company's first party games will sell a console alone. If third parties don't make games, the systems won't sell.
Re: Super Bomberman R's Price Still Has Yet to Be Finalized
I'll buy it regardless of price, but I do think $60 is a bit excessive. $40 seems more appropriate to me.
Re: Video: Gorillas, Mechs And Lightning Bolts, Wii U FPS Draw The Line Has It All
I love a good cheese-fest shooter. I'll probably give this one a go for the lulz.
Re: The Era of Meme-Filled 'Parody' Runners on Wii U Isn't Over - Here's Zombie Brigade
Why is this crap allowed on the eShop at all?
Re: Minecraft Is Getting Fallout DLC And It's Coming To The Wii U
I've never bought Minecraft DLC before, but since I'm such a Fallout fanatic, I'll definitely be downloading this.
Re: Pokkén Tournament to Get Another New Fighter in Arcades
It really baffles me that the Wii U isn't getting this DLC.
Re: Lego City Undercover Is Coming To Nintendo Switch And Other Platforms Next Year
I'm excited to have it on Switch (I loved it, so I'll definitely rebuy it), but I'd be lying if I said that I'm disappointed that it's not going to remain a Nintendo exclusive.
Re: Talking Point: What We'd Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch
I'd love to see Shovel Knight and maybe Rayman (though I'm still generally salty with Ubisoft). What I REALLY want to see is Inkling, though!
Re: Poll: The Wii U is Four Years Old, But What Is Its Legacy?
I absolutely love my Wii U. I have never once regretted being a Day One adopter. I still love my Wii U, and I'll continue to play it for years and years to come.
@Turbo857 Truthfully, I think it will be viewed as a remarkable and woefully underrated system as the Dreamcast is regardless of the Switch's success. Let ten years separate us from the console's life, and it'll be remembered more fondly than it was treated during life.
Re: Editorial: Cutting Edge Visual Splendour vs. 60 Frames-Per-Second - Between a Rock and a Hard Place
If the game performs like crap, it doesn't matter how pretty it looks. I think they need to market it as a handheld that can be played at home (like how Sony once tried to market the PS4, when paired with the Vita, as a home console that can be played on the go.
I think the Switch will be fantastic. I'm expecting graphics a bit better than the Wii U, but I'm certainly not expecting PS4 levels. I think Nintendo has finally found their mojo again with this.
Re: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Now Coming to Wii U "At a Later Stage", Delaying eShop Release
Knowing anything related to THQ, it's probably never getting released. How about that Wii U port of Metro Last Light we were promised years ago?
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th November (North America)
Yall, snag Umbrella Chronicles. It's fantastic.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About the Mini NES?
Since I'm a collector of original NES cartridges, I won't be buying one, but I think it's fantastic that they're releasing this, and it's a brilliant business move.
Re: Rumour: Last Wii U Consoles Roll Off The Production Line This Week
@SanderEvers
Perhaps not compared to fifth gen consoles or even the Playstation 2, but when you compare it to the Gamecube and the Xbox (which, along with the PS2, were its contemporaries), it was EXTREMELY underpowered.
Re: Rumour: Last Wii U Consoles Roll Off The Production Line This Week
This makes me extremely sad but doesn't surprise me at all. In a lot of ways, the Wii U is Nintendo's Dreamcast; an amazing system that was sadly overshadowed by technically superior competition.
I still love my Wii U, and I'm proud to have 60+ titles on my shelf (most of which are actually good games). RIP you confused, beautiful, little black box. I'll still love you.
Re: Here Are Your New My Nintendo Rewards
Remember when Nintendo's rewards let you redeem for games instead of relatively low discounts? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
Re: Feature: Our Spooky Halloween Gaming Plans
If yall are lucky enough to find a copy in your language (it was REALLY hard for me to track down an Australian copy so I could play in English), I highly recommend Project Zero 2: Wii Edition.
Re: Feature: 20 Wii U and 3DS Games Perfect for Halloween
Corpse Party and Fatal Frame V are the PERFECT Halloween games for Nintendo customers.
Re: Nintendo Switch Will Be a Single-Screen Experience
I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little disappointed because of how well the second screen worked for a some of the Wii U's games, but I think it would have been a huge mistake not to go back to single screen gameplay given that this is supposed to be a handheld/console hybrid.
@KTT
Yeah, I don't understand why people are saying there's not D-pad; have you guys never placed a PlayStation console? All 4 home consoles and both handhelds have had separated D-pads like that.