@Octane Totally agree. People were not wrong to be sceptical in the early days. Great to see Switch doing this business for Nintendo. Hope it continues.
Or, we could buy a cheaper, better version on another console. We don't have to be sympathetic or make excuses for them. There are plenty of decent Switch games and more to come. Just admit that this isn't one of them.
PR disaster. It's even been on the regular news. They should have known better. Maybe this is the kick up the arse they needed though. Network provider problems are one thing, but that could have been mitigated with free WiFi hotspots. And server issues!? Still!? That should have been the first thing they prepared against. And it's not just about the ticket price. What about travel costs? Some would have paid hundreds in travel to get there before hotel and ticket prices. People are rightly angry.
@Biffclaven @beazlen1 But here's the thing guys; I'm not a big digital buyer.
All I had on my 32gb Wii U was about half a dozen digital only indie games and the copy of New Super Mario Bros U, which came for free with the bundle.
Then along came the Xenoblade chronicles x add ons and I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH ROOM. You're naive if you think 32GB is enough in this day and age even for us who always buy physical when we can.
And it'll be worse this time; you can almost guarantee that xenoblade chronicles 2 is going to have add ons to download with the Switch's small game carts.
Who's the dumbpoopybutt playing this? If you're going to demo something in a video do it in such as way as to demonstrate everything. That's the point... of a DEMO!
We barely got to see Yoshi using the eggs for example. What happens when they connect with an enemy of item? The person played this like they were doing a speed run. Poor poor poor.
Like the rest of you, my evidence is only anecdotal, BUT Pokemon go performance on my phone took a dive when they released the next gen babies. Maybe that's why they're holding off releasing the rest of gen 2? Stability issues? The platform they built is too ropey to handle it?
So many people here don't know what they're talking about.
Not having enough stock is bad. But having too much is worse! And judging by the reaction to the Switch presentation, 2 million probably won't sell out in month 1. It might be a little hard to find here and there but I bet you can find one if you're willing to make any kind of real effort.
The rest of the internet is pretty negative about the Switch. Hopefully in another year they will have turned it around but right now this is looking like Wii U 2 levels of success
Do you want the Switch to be A. Sold at $200 with a game and be a rubbish console. B. Sold at $300 with a game and be an okay console. C. Sold at $400 with a game and be an amazing console.
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Re: Nintendo Switch Reaches 10 Million Global Sales In Its First Nine Months
@Octane Totally agree. People were not wrong to be sceptical in the early days.
Great to see Switch doing this business for Nintendo. Hope it continues.
Re: Review: Cat Quest (Switch eShop)
The reviewer marked it down because it has cats and not everyone likes cats?
That's ridiculous.
If you don't like cats you wouldn't be playing this in the first place.
Re: Pokémon GO Gen 3 Confirmed, Along With Groundbreaking "Real-World" Weather Effects
Good good. I'll be playing. Events coming often enough these days to keep it interesting.
Re: Poll: Have Your Say on the Best Main Series 3D Mario and Zelda Games
I couldn't choose on that last question!
Re: Nintendo Reveals Misango as the New ARMS Fighter
@TobiasAmaranth Aw, you beat me to it XD
Re: Niantic CEO on the Near Future of Pokémon GO
Still playing. It's still far from perfect but it's fun enough to keep going.
Personally, I'm ready for gen 3. Hardly ever see anything I need now. Still some gen 1 Pokemon I've never seen, which is irritating.
Re: The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Is on its Way
@RodSD64 so? Surely dark types are Halloween-y too.
Re: The Sonic Movie is Now Being Produced by Paramount
"sooner or later, it will hit theaters. "
Don't count on it. Even if it does get made, it's got straight to DVD written all over it.
Re: The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Is on its Way
I already have a million Gastly and Murkrow. Hopefully it will be more interesting than just more of them. And a Halloween Pikachu.
Re: Rumour: Data Miners Find Evidence of Pokémon Crystal in the Gold and Silver VC Releases
@Decapre Why? You can't play all three at the same time!
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
Or, we could buy a cheaper, better version on another console. We don't have to be sympathetic or make excuses for them. There are plenty of decent Switch games and more to come. Just admit that this isn't one of them.
Re: Super Mario Maker Gets A Long-Overdue Update On Wii U
Super Mario Kart Maker please please please
Re: The Sonic Mania Collector's Edition Statue Cuts Corners, But Can be Made Cooler
Bloody hell. Get a grip people. Sonic Mania is fantastic game as good as the classics IMO and you're going to moan about this? It's a lightbulb!
Re: Pokémon GO Fest Endures Problematic Weekend But Legendaries Arrive Globally
PR disaster. It's even been on the regular news. They should have known better. Maybe this is the kick up the arse they needed though. Network provider problems are one thing, but that could have been mitigated with free WiFi hotspots. And server issues!? Still!? That should have been the first thing they prepared against.
And it's not just about the ticket price. What about travel costs? Some would have paid hundreds in travel to get there before hotel and ticket prices.
People are rightly angry.
Re: Pokémon GO Celebrates First Birthday With Special Hat-Wearing Pikachu
Still playing it. It's not perfect and it frustrates at times, but I'm happy enough to carry on. The rest of you grumpy bums can jog on
Re: First Impressions: Running Scared from Sonic Forces
He's been called Eggman forever in the east.
Re: Creator Of Cancelled Metroid Fan Game AM2R Is Looking Forward To Samus Returns
This guy won't hold a grudge! He's probably the happiest person to see Nintendo remaking !
Re: Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Screw cheaters!
Also,
"Ketchup... Catchem... Catsup... I'm in way over my head"
Re: Unofficial Go-tcha Accessory Aims To Take The Effort Out Of Playing Pokémon GO
Why would you have this? Would you buy a robot to play Breath of the Wild while you're not looking? No.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Sets the Scene for Mario and the Switch at E3
I doubt any new Metroid game will be called Prime 4. The prime trilogy ended and pretty much put the story to rest.
Call it Metroid Dread and make sure it plays in a similar way to Prime and you'll have a sale from me.
Or how about a new 2D game?
Re: Video: Here's Exactly What's New And Different In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
It's a pity there's no new courses. Happy with the Wii U version.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
The next six months will tell us more than the first one. On the whole, I'm sensing a more positive vibe and interest in the Switch than the Wii U.
Re: Celebrate Spring With The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza Event
I played alot today. Hoping I'll get to play some more during this event
Re: Check Out These Limited Time Micro SD Card Deals From Amazon
@Biffclaven @beazlen1 But here's the thing guys; I'm not a big digital buyer.
All I had on my 32gb Wii U was about half a dozen digital only indie games and the copy of New Super Mario Bros U, which came for free with the bundle.
Then along came the Xenoblade chronicles x add ons and I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH ROOM. You're naive if you think 32GB is enough in this day and age even for us who always buy physical when we can.
And it'll be worse this time; you can almost guarantee that xenoblade chronicles 2 is going to have add ons to download with the Switch's small game carts.
Re: Check Out These Limited Time Micro SD Card Deals From Amazon
We shouldn't have to buy extra storage...
Re: Dylan Cuthbert Talks About Star Fox, The 'Old' Sequel ROM and Working at Nintendo
Interesting read.
"We aren't working on anything for Switch right now"
Weird how all these developers seem to like the Switch but aren't developing for it.
Re: Fresh Data Shows That Four Out Of Five Pokémon GO Players Have Given Up Hunting
5 million daily users in the US alone? That's called a success folks.
Re: Random: Somebody Put Yoshi Into Sonic 2, And The Results Are Amazing
Who's the dumbpoopybutt playing this? If you're going to demo something in a video do it in such as way as to demonstrate everything. That's the point... of a DEMO!
We barely got to see Yoshi using the eggs for example. What happens when they connect with an enemy of item? The person played this like they were doing a speed run. Poor poor poor.
Re: Game Freak is Recruiting For New Console Game
Screw Pokemon Stars. Give me Pokemon Stadium 3!
Re: Nintendo Has Reportedly Sold 1.5 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide
So far so good. There seems to be good vibes about the Switch that were missing from the Wii U's time so I reckon it will outdo the Wii U.
Re: Here's Why Nintendo Switch Games Cost More Than Those For Other Consoles
This is news? We've known carts are more expensive than discs since the N64.
Re: SEGA Unveils New Footage and Details on Sonic Mania
Do want!
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life is Red, Nintendo Life was Blue
NO! I DON'T LIKE IT! IT'S DIFFERENT AND CHANGE IS SCARY! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Nah, I'm joking it's fine.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Launch Day Shopping List: Micro SD Cards, Controllers And Accessories
@nayfz I'm admiring the Switch, while worrying deeply about its chances in the competitive world of video game hardware pricing.
It may also be coming from a little jealously at people who don't seem to mind blowing £400-£500 on day one of the Switch launch.
Then again, I probably did similar things when I was young and could afford a hobby.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Launch Day Shopping List: Micro SD Cards, Controllers And Accessories
Or I could buy a more powerful PS4 with a game and extra controller for £200.
Switch sounds like a great piece of kit but I've got bills to pay!
Re: Wii U Hardware Sales Dip Below Xbox One in Japan as Nintendo Switch Looms
Bye Wii U! We had some good times... Well, a few anyway...
Re: Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
What a nonsense test.
When are we getting the article on breath of the wild wearing out the Switch battery in less then 3 hours?
Re: Best Buy and GameStop Offering Switch Pro Controller Pre-Orders in the US
Ick. It looks like a third party controller.
Re: Poll: Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
I don't think it matters too much as people who want these will have already on another device. But having them would have done no harm at all.
Re: Video: Nintendo Comes Out Swinging With New ARMS Footage
Shame the masses won't buy it due to the obscene price of buying extra controllers
Re: Miitomo Version 2.2.0 Can Now Be Downloaded
Rubbish "game"
Re: Get Loved Up With The Pokémon GO Valentine's Event
6 hours is pretty cool.
Like the rest of you, my evidence is only anecdotal, BUT Pokemon go performance on my phone took a dive when they released the next gen babies. Maybe that's why they're holding off releasing the rest of gen 2? Stability issues? The platform they built is too ropey to handle it?
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris Confirmed for April Release on Nintendo Switch
Are you all out of your minds!? It's barely more than Tetris and you can get that for FREE on EVERYTHING!
Re: NieR: Automata Designer is Open to the Idea of a Switch Port
Am I living in an alternative reality where the first Neir wasn't a pile of poo?
Re: Japanese Gamers Think Nintendo Switch Is Too Expensive, But Don't Mind Paying For Online Access
If anything, this poll reveals a lack of interest. Not good.
"It's a bit expensive at the moment, I might get it later" is NOT a sign of excitement.
Re: Official Nintendo Switch Technical Specifications Have Been Shared
@PlywoodStick Maybe the reason the they haven't been as open this time is because the truth would be... embarrassing?
Re: Pokémon GO Update Improves Distance Tracking and Apple Watch Version
I caught my 98th pokemon just today Still switch it on every week or so
Re: Nintendo Switch Will Be Easier To Find Than The NES Classic At Launch, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
So many people here don't know what they're talking about.
Not having enough stock is bad. But having too much is worse! And judging by the reaction to the Switch presentation, 2 million probably won't sell out in month 1. It might be a little hard to find here and there but I bet you can find one if you're willing to make any kind of real effort.
Re: Soapbox: The Switch Presentation Was Good, but Not Perfect
The rest of the internet is pretty negative about the Switch. Hopefully in another year they will have turned it around but right now this is looking like Wii U 2 levels of success
Re: Nikkei Reports a Nintendo Switch Price of 25,000 Yen, Prompting $250 Speculation
Nintendo Life should do a poll.
Do you want the Switch to be
A. Sold at $200 with a game and be a rubbish console.
B. Sold at $300 with a game and be an okay console.
C. Sold at $400 with a game and be an amazing console.
Because that is the reality