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Those are some weird numbers. I guess you can chalk that up to stock issues. Nintendo really needs to address them, which is not surprising given the Wii U was never in demand the same way Switch is now.

@ThomasBW84 @xPH03N1Xx86 For sure, it had an excellent run. I was probably asking the wrong way, but it's surprising NL hasn't posted an article about it! Regardless, FE on Switch will be amazing. I'm very glad it's going to be on a console again since I didn't get around to playing the series until Awakening.

Lol teh Switch iz terribull! Kome one Nitnendo, ur horrable. Juzzt maek gaimes four Xbax and Pleiystashion!

Eh, might be good. I'm still waiting for NL to address the fact that 3DS probably won't get another mainline FE game after Shadows of Valentia...

Every game that I own for Switch, including Zelda, I've played in handheld and TV mode. I will say Puyo Puyo Tetris seems more appropriate in handheld mode than on TV, except for when I play multiplayer with my wife.

Also, off topic, how come NL hasn't reported on the fact that FE probably won't have any more mainline entries on 3DS?

Have to say, there is pretty much only one game on the list (not including the honorable mentions) that doesn't interest me. Overcooked looks pretty underwhelming.

@rjejr Notice how they're not using the term "launch window" with Switch? If they are, they're smarter with its use because that isn't an emphasis and I haven't noticed it. Also, notice how even though they're ports, Nintendo seems a lot smarter this time with the earlier releases? The many people who didn't own a Wii U are experiencing MK 8 for the first time on their Switch. BotW is pretty much a no-brainer since the game launched on both systems at the same time and, again, many people don't own a Wii U to play the game. Sales say that most people bought the game on Switch, as much as some salty Wii U owners who haven't upgraded yet don't want to believe, it's where people are playing the game. Again, yes, they're ports, but Nintendo is doing the early Switch lineup smart. Obviously they can't keep it going forever, but it's still cool that they have arguably started strong from the software standpoint.

One thing's for sure, my early experience with Switch is better than Wii U and the Wii in the same time frame. Most would say that's not a lot, but for me it really is pretty impressive. I loved both consoles in their own regards, and Switch is beating them both if for no other reason than steady early releases and form factor. Anyway, nothing precludes this game from being a quality title, and it'll be interesting to see if this is real.

I doubt this is real. If it is, I'll be surprised, and I'm not sure how it'll turn out...

I played the battle mode online today and I learned that I need to play a few more rounds to get my skills back up to snuff.

@rjejr We both know it doesn't.

Also, I meant "3DS won't have a successor." Which I'm sure you realized, based on your reply.

We get it, NL, you love 3DS. No, Nintendo isn't predicting Switch to have 3DS-like sales in its first year, but they're not comparable. Much like @rjejr said, it's its own category and doesn't directly compare to handhelds or home consoles and never will. Kimishima's comments make me think the 3DS won't have a successor, and there probably won't be a handheld device from Nintendo after it. The sooner the Switch replaces 3DS, the better.

I don't expect anything earth-shattering. Perhaps we'll have a better idea of what the company will do with 3DS, as stated in the article.

Looks pretty cool, hopefully it turns out well.

I loved the demo, and I don't care that MK 8 DX is coming out this week. Looks like I'm getting both, playing the demo of this in handheld mode was great, although I'm sure I'll have to rest my eyes every now and then by playing on my TV.

Even though I have this on Wii U, I'd consider double-dipping for Switch because of portability.

Honestly, this game didn't look appealing to me. Shakedown Hawaii, however, will disappoint me if it's not good.

I'll probably get this, my daughter's really into MK 8 and I love battle mode. Of course, I still need to beat Zelda!

I just hope this means Nintendo will start making the handheld style games for Switch and retire 3DS next year.

Interesting co-op advertising. I've even seen Switch appear on Target's TV ads, that's a step in the right direction compared to Wii U. While I loved the console, Nintendo's really stepping up its advertising and promotions for the Switch.

@00Wyvern I honestly can't speak much for PS4 since the last time I saw it was in 2015. It's still very cool, though. The UI is fast and there are some good effects, but I can't give you an apples to apples comparison. And since you don't want to watch it for fear of spoiling the experience before launch, I'll leave it at that. Hope that helps.

@PlywoodStick I'll grant you that CD Projekt Red is quite good. Frankly, I didn't believe people that all of the DLC was free and I just got the GOTY edition (still have yet to play it, school and family life don't permit me a lot of game time) so good on them for that. Regardless, Nintendo's offerings are pretty good for the most part. Of course, their bad offerings escape me at the moment.

Looks sleek. Honestly, I like it more than I do Wii U's UI and it's also better than the Xbox One's. Can't wait to play Switch!

@PlywoodStick Okay? That was a small part of my post and an error. OMG, I MADE A MISTAKE! You didn't address Skyrim. Nice effort, though.

@feelinsupersonic " i assumed it means he really liked the game. maybe i need to look harder at it, since you're suggesting some sort of conspiracy. thanks for the heads-up."

LOL, where do I begin?

First, I'm not suggesting a conspiracy. I'd like to know how you took that from my post. It's like I told you to go to the lake and you drove to the oceanfront. Second, GOTY is a meaningless award since many outlets and individuals have it. My comment was more a jab at people who take that designation too seriously, like some of the trolls here who have joked this game is "GOTY!!!" even though it does look very good.

@feelinsupersonic If only that "award" actually meant anything.

@00Wyvern Um...EXACTLY. This game still looks great, and the DLC doesn't seem like it's content that was taken away. Perhaps I'm one of the few that kind of wanted DLC for Zelda (I really did) so that's why I'm okay with it? Either way, BoTW still looks great and I'll probably end up getting the DLC. I feel sorry for everyone else who can't seem to be positive about more Zelda without having to wait for a year or two to play new content and not have to purchase a new game.

@Spoony_Tech Doubtful since Kimishima specifically said they were not but they are "thinking about it" (I'm paraphrasing). Plus, Aonuma's comments suggest a 2D Zelda for Switch from the 3DS team is possible. With other evidence, it really does seem like Switch IS replacing 3DS.

Edit: And when Switch was still "NX" Nintendo would typically mention 3DS and Wii U. Just saying, it seems probable they will replace 3DS with Switch.

Was anyone saying this game seemed like it was "short" or "incomplete" before this announcement? I never got that sense whenever outlets would cover it. Everyone saying this looked like Witcher 3 and Skyrim are probably the same people who purchased DLC for those games (I own both of them, btw) and complained when this was announced. The game already has substantial content and more will be great. Personally, I'm glad this game is getting post-launch content. I have zero problems with DLC from most companies, and I still like this idea.

Other than the additional hard mode, I see no problems with this. Hopefully the dungeon is substantial enough to warrant the extra cash. If not, I just won't buy it since the game seems complete enough for me. I'm mostly okay with DLC from Nintendo and a lot of other companies since I don't really pay attention to the bad offerings from most companies. With this, I might have something to look forward to in the winter.

@KirbyTheVampire The concept is cool, but it can get very expensive. I can see why it didn't last for very long.

@JaxonH While I can afford both, I was more referencing the price since it's discussed in the article and gamers are usually very price sensitive. Either way, having one device that fulfills the demands of two is great to me. Why wouldn't someone want integrated handheld and home consoles from Nintendo? At least there will be fewer gaps and the 3DS-type games from Japanese developers will make their way to the Switch. Plus, every Nintendo franchise will be in HD. Heck, even third-parties would have to consider developing at least a few exclusives a year for the system since it's a hybrid.

@mateq @JaxonH Both of you summed up my thoughts exactly. Why would I not want to pay $300 for a device that replaces two that cost a combined $500 and has all (or most) of the same franchises? It's a dream come true. No more buying two devices and saying you wish a certain game came to the one you own instead of the one you don't.

I personally want them to stick with Switch in its current form. Yes, 3DS is a good device, but it's getting close to the end of its lifespan. Switch as the sole device can help Nintendo's software teams focus on only one system and will lead to more output. I see no problem with that.

It's funny that some people don't seem to understand the concept of an infographic and act like their "analysis" of them is worthwhile. Infographics provide product information to people who don't know about a good or service. TBH, like the many "X game not coming to Switch" (which you never post about 3DS, btw), this is probably not relevant to us. Luckily, I'm saving most of my clicks for other sites that don't post as much troll bait and for non-troll bait articles.

No, this article isn't troll bait, but it's attracted its share of users that post things which are completely irrelevant to the topic at hand. And no, it's not all good news for Nintendo (to think so about anything is ridiculous), but to rationalize posting a game is not coming to one system when you don't do it for the other by saying you're giving all Nintendo-related news doesn't mean you're right for posting something negative for the sake of complaining.

If you think Switch will get anything but Project Octopath Traveler type games from Squeenix or most other RPG companies, you're pretty delusional. That being said, I'm not bothered with Switch having the same type of game from Squeenix that 3DS had because they'll look great in HD.

I've said it since it was announced. Switch looks like a device that will receive upgrades in the future, and given the market, that's not a crazy prospect. Personally, I welcome that since I will likely buy more than one. One will be for the TV, the other will be for my daughter, and the third will be for my son when he's old enough. Switch is perfect for those of us who don't want to buy two Nintendo devices but want to play all of their games (there are many people that complained "x game" was not coming to 3DS or Wii U when the latter was still relevant).

ARMS looks pretty promising. Suck it, trolls.

@rjejr Hey man, I can't help you there, I just figured you wanted to know it was happening at all.

@rjejr I doubt they'll cancel it for Switch. Unless it bombs faster than Wii U, which I won't discount at the moment.

Getting this for Switch. Wii U is dead (for the most part, I still have my backlog, but I won't get really anything new for it).

Also, @rjejr, here is your confirmation of Yooka-Laylee on Switch.

Pre-ordered and will get a physical copy of BoTW. Can't wait to play a console Zelda game on a handheld. Wii U is pretty much done for me.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE You mean another Fawful week! I'll let myself out.

By the looks of the library, it's both a handheld and a home console. Since it's a crossover, there will be the strengths and weaknesses of both devices. Of course, it is also what the market decides it is, and it's up to Nintendo to try and position it the way it wants. While Zelda is definitely console-style, games like XC 2 blur the lines, and Project Octopath Traveler screams "handheld." It is literally everything at this point.

Considering Switch is going to be supported like a handheld by a lot of companies, I don't see this list as very bad. The only game I don't want is FAST RMX and that's because I don't see a point in buying a game I already own. Unless there is substantial content that seems valuable to me, I won't get FAST again.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE You're not even trying. Even Ron Paul deserves more effort than that.

@Spoony_Tech PS4 and Xbox One had similar issues in their first year with no (or few in Xbox One's case) notable exclusives. If anything, take this as Switch is set to replace 3DS in a year (hopefully not two) anyway.

I'm very happy with this, even if the announcement was vague.

I can't wait for BotW. Of course, my excitement is muted for my son, I can't wait for him to enter the world.

I think I'll be okay holding the Switch in my hands whilst lounging around. However, if I want to use tabletop mode that much I'll get this down the line.

As one of the few people doesn't have a 3DS but has a Wii U, I'd love a Switch FE: Fates. However, it would still be great to get a new one in addition.