ErrantEmbers

Go, Azura, go!

I love this approach actually. Everyone poops so they're appealing to everyone. Playing games while on the toilet is something a lot of gamers probably do but no one talks about. Nintendo is here to show us it's normal and okay to do.

@JaxonH Yea it is definitely a need vs want issue. I'm probably going to get it just so I at least have the satisfaction of knowing I have it.

@Spoony_Tech I have money saved for the console just in case, just have to sell a few things if I want more games than just Zelda. I'm not as concerned about the money right now since I'm going to spending it on a Switch eventually anyway. But I don't want this to be like Wii U which I bought 2 weeks after launch, played New Super Mario Bros U and it sat and collected dust for nearly a year before I used it again.

@Xaessya True it was a Mario universe game but not neccessarily a Mario game.

@Spoony_Tech Kind of my feelings too. I'm completely torn. I want the system now because I love it, but it will likely be a one game system for me at least until Splatoon 2 comes out. I too have a house to pay for, luckily not all on my own, but still even with the help of my spouse and mother in law, houses don't come cheap. But I'm justifying it by selling a bunch of unwanted games so I technically won't have to use any out-of-pocket money. My other concern is the system will be hard to find after launch for the first several months. If I cancel my preorder I could risk not being able to find one for months when it comes time to actually buy one. And nothing kills my hype quicker than something not being readily available. I was pumped for the NES Classic and we all know what happened with that. Now I literally don't even want it.

@Spoony_Tech I'm in the exact same boat. I really love the look and design of the Switch. I love the features it's going to have. I'm really excited for the console itself. But at the same I don't need it right away. I have it preordered but I too am thinking of cancelling. I can buy Zelda on Wii U and it's the only game I'm really really excited for til Mario. I mean if I get the system at launch I'll inevitably pick up Bomberman, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and maybe another title or two to fill the release void. Then again I think there's somethign special about getting a console on release day. I've always gotten Nintendo consoles witihin a month of release but never on release day. There's just something special about having a Nintendo console from the day it releases to watch it grow and see where it goes.

@Xaessya GameCube had Sonic Adventure 2 Battle before Super Mario Sunshine.

@ZurapiiYohane64 I've been wanting a Super Mario (American) Football game for years...

Can't say I'm surprised since the game is technically a Wii U game first. Doesn't bother me in the least.

22.1 million 3DS's vs 3.3 million Wii U's in Japan. It's not really a surprise.

I'll give it a shot later. With mobile games I tend to try out for a bit and never touch again though, so we'll see.

Now that he's officially back from the dead how about BOMBERMAN!?

I'm a sucker for puzzle games, so I'll probably end up getting this.

Come on Nintendo just give the US an orange New 3DS XL please! Enough with the pikachu editions

....Actually I kinda like this one. But that's besides the point!

This game is on my to-buy list since I can't possibly resist another Mario sports title. But at that point I'll be in total Switch mode, and it might have to wait.

Own em both but if I didn't I'd be buying em both.

This is the first Sonic game I'm looking forward to since Adventure 2 Battle on GameCube. It looks fantastic. Too bad no physical release but I'm still buying day 1.

Still waiting on the first Great Ace Attorney to come to America.....

I don't know about 40 million.. I hope so. I'm thinking 20-25 million. But I hope this thing is very successful. I can't wait to receive mine!

I don't find the price to be particularly expensive, I think it's exactly where it should be. But I do think the accessories are expensive, but keep in mind they're all optional. The pro controller is $70, extra joycons are $50 apiece or $80 for a pair, and additional docks are $90. They are expensive but no one is obligated to buy any of them since the console comes with everything you need to use it. I have gotten the sense Nintendo has a very strong sense of pride - almost arrogance - that they think (or know, rather) their brand is worth a premium price and thus will do whatever they want without regard of fitting in and being modern. And this goes not just for their games but just their overall thought process and business structure. It's a very Apple thing of them to do. Apple also feels their products are worth a premium and people pay it.

Again though, $300 for the system is not terrible and I preordered mine. If $300 is too much for the system and not enough games interest you, then wait. There will be more games down the road to justify the price and I'm sure eventually there will be systems with packed-in games or a price reduction.

I was prepared to pay $60 so hey $10 cheaper than I expected!

I stopped reading about it because I know it's going to be amazing and I want to be fully surprised, but I still enjoy reading about peoples' impressions. This Zelda is going to be absolutely amazing.

@Slim1999 same here. I preordered it at $60, anything lower is even better!

I am 90% on board with this game. I loved Splatoon but it was a bit short on single player modes. I loved the campaign to death, it was extremely well done, and had it been more robust, or just longer, I'd love the game even more. Really the only thing I can ask for is more single player stuff.

I never even heard of Wonder Boy before, but after seeing this I almost need it. I am a sucker for classic platformers.

I'm not a huge Fire Emblem fan but I played a few of the games including Awakening, which took me a long time to get through but ultimately liked. I held off buying Fates because of the whole 3-episode thing and didn't feel like buying episodes indiviudually to get the whole game. If they release Fates as a complete title on Switch, I will likely buy it.

I'll wait to buy this but I probably will eventually, either when it's on sale or when I have nothing left to play. Can't go wrong with Street Fighter, no matter which version!

You can't fit an iPad into your pocket either Doesn't make it not portable.

I cannot even count how many people I've seen that say 1-2-Switch not being packed in is a missed opportunity, and they couldn't be more right. Reggie fired back and said "no game is packed in with Switch to keep the cost down" but come on - 1-2-Switch is NOT a system seller and is NOT worth $50. Do you think the Wii would've sold as well if Wii Sports didn't come with it and cost $50? I highly doubt it. Wii Sports was a system seller and it convinced people to buy the system and try out the new technology. $50 for a tech demo is a very steep asking price. HUGE missed opportunity Nintendo.

It sucks but doesn't affect me entirely. I rarely play online anyway. But now those few times I do play online I gotta pay. So I guess I won't be playing online then.

It really makes me sad how far Nintendo's fallen. Hard to believe they were once the KING of gaming. The Switch looks like a great console but a lot of Nintendo's decisions make me not want one.

@YeshaYahu5417 Where did you preorder the pro controller? In store at Gamestop? I cannot find a link to preorder the pro controller anywhere.

@Lightningturtle Unfortunately all preorders are sold out. I got mine preordered yesterday around 11 am EST on Amazon. It went up randomly and I quickly preordered and about 20 minutes later they were unavailable. Preorders may go back up eventually but I don't see it happening.

@getyourak Seeing as the system is not region locked I don't see it being any different except maybe you'll have to buy a US power adapter.

@BAN I agree 100%. Huge Nintendo fanboy for nearly 30 years, and each console is more disappointing than the last. I seriously had high hopes for the Switch last night as I figured they learned their lesson with Wii U. But after that absymal showing I'm beginning to think it's Wii U all over again. I think they CAN turn it around and make Switch awesome but right now it's looking pretty bad.

That presentation was abysmal. I've never been so disappointed by Nintendo as I am right now. It's almost as if they're begging for their fans to go away. To the people that are excited - that's great. I'm happy for you. But personally I don't understand why anyone would want this at launch. I was super hyped prior to this presentation but it's my own fault because I was extremely confident Nintendo would hit it out of the park, but somehow Switch is already making the Wii U look like a home run.

@RedeadLink Zelda is still coming to Wii U. Personally I'm getting the Wii U version now because the Switch literally has zero appeal to me now. Maybe down the line when more games are released but right now I'm extremely letdown.

@JLPick I too love the GameCube controller. N64 is my favorite mostly because I played the console a TON back in the day, and still play it a good amount now. I don't have the Banana N64 controller but always wanted one. The fire orange one is my favorite as you can tell

I am super pumped for Switch but I don't expect to be blown away...if that makes sense. It doesn't seem like there's any revolutionary tech at work here but I'm so stoked for it anyway because finally we have another Nintendo console that just plays games - no gimmicks!

I'll believe it when I see it though I do hope it comes here finally.

I am incredibly hyped for the first time since 2005/2006 when the Wii was revealed. I really have confidence that the Switch is going to be amazing and I hope it sells incredibly well.

I'm really feelin' it!

I was waiting for this to happen and it's awesome. Now how bout Super Mario Land 2?

This is cool but I just really hope Splatoon Switch has a bigger campaign mode or more single player stuff since that is what I enjoy most.

Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World had some of the best music in video games in my opinion. Absolutely fantastic soundtracks!

OMG STOP! Wow. Now THIS is a game that I never even thought of and would be absolutely amazing. I'd buy this game in a heartbeat. I am a huge B-K and Mario RPG fan so this would be perfect!

@Ralizah I seriously questioned whether that controller was the actual thing or just a rendering in an N64 engine or something.

Pokemon Sun & Moon definitely but BoxBoxBoy is an easy 2nd place for me. Simplicity at its finest!

@jwfurness Same here. Or even just Uprising HD with improved controls .

Geez just below 200,000 NES Mini? That's not good. And how many of those sold were bought by scalpers? I'd say close to half. NES classic choukdve sold a million, easily, if they actually produced and stocked them.

3DS's i noticed are sold out everywhere. That's awesome they saw a sales spike, I love that handheld.