I bought Captain Toad for Switch, which I said I'd not do because I already have almost exactly the same game on the Wii U, but here we are. I've played nothing but that today.
Pro controller is my main controller. I don't really play much handheld, though I'm really not fussed about the lack of d-pad. I thought I would be, but I'm just not.
Probably unauthorised given China's track record. Nintendo probably won't do anything though because copyright infringement is basically sanctioned by the Chinese government.
Funnily enough, it's something I noticed when buying the PowerA controller the other day. That and the very official looking packaging. If I didn't know any better, I'd think that product was made by Nintendo.
I do know better. The PowerA is a great controller. Definitely worth the £15 I paid. But the seal and packaging might phycologically make some people more inclined to buy it than they otherwise might have. That's okay for this controller. In my opinion, it would be worthy of the seal. Are other products which carry it, though?
A photo caption also mentions the fact that the seal is now on the back. A change which is probably why I noticed it so prominent on the controller box. I feel this was a good move. I do think, for those of us in the know, the seal doesn't carry as much weight...but it's still nice for it to be there. Assuming it's genuine, it's a product Nintendo has allowed be on their system. It's then down to players to decide and research what is "good" for them. I think on the whole, gamers are better than they perhaps once were to discern that. If one needs to, one has the ability to read a review of a certain game from a publication such as yourself when shopping. That just wasn't possible when they needed to rely much heavier on the discernment from employees of Nintendo to put their seal on it.
Has the seal changed? Yes. Do I look for it when buying a product? No. But it does feel reassuring to know it's there!
I don't see why it wouldn't be real, to be honest.
As far as the retailer themselves, I was in France recently and was in a Carrefour, and they have the biggest Switch collection I've ever seen, so it wouldn't surprise me that they'd sell such a thing at launch.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 9th)
I bought Captain Toad for Switch, which I said I'd not do because I already have almost exactly the same game on the Wii U, but here we are. I've played nothing but that today.
Re: We're Getting Another Third-Party Switch Joy-Con With A D-Pad
@TTgowings Are you saying that...incase one of us didn't know what a d-pad was, or what?
Re: We're Getting Another Third-Party Switch Joy-Con With A D-Pad
Pro controller is my main controller. I don't really play much handheld, though I'm really not fussed about the lack of d-pad. I thought I would be, but I'm just not.
Re: Nintendo Planning Ways To "Boost The Appeal" Of Switch Online Service On A Yearly Basis
Could it improve? Yes. Absolutely. And I hope it does. Do I regret spending such a small amount of money for what we have right now? No. No regrets.
Re: Nintendo Confirms It Has Unannounced Titles Set To Launch This Year, Delays Not Anticipated
@BigMac1204 That would be quite the mistake on their part at this stage.
Re: Random: Chinese TV Network Uses Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Music During New Year Celebrations
Probably unauthorised given China's track record. Nintendo probably won't do anything though because copyright infringement is basically sanctioned by the Chinese government.
Re: Talking Point: What Does The Nintendo Seal Of Quality Mean In 2019?
Funnily enough, it's something I noticed when buying the PowerA controller the other day. That and the very official looking packaging. If I didn't know any better, I'd think that product was made by Nintendo.
I do know better. The PowerA is a great controller. Definitely worth the £15 I paid. But the seal and packaging might phycologically make some people more inclined to buy it than they otherwise might have. That's okay for this controller. In my opinion, it would be worthy of the seal. Are other products which carry it, though?
A photo caption also mentions the fact that the seal is now on the back. A change which is probably why I noticed it so prominent on the controller box. I feel this was a good move. I do think, for those of us in the know, the seal doesn't carry as much weight...but it's still nice for it to be there. Assuming it's genuine, it's a product Nintendo has allowed be on their system. It's then down to players to decide and research what is "good" for them. I think on the whole, gamers are better than they perhaps once were to discern that. If one needs to, one has the ability to read a review of a certain game from a publication such as yourself when shopping. That just wasn't possible when they needed to rely much heavier on the discernment from employees of Nintendo to put their seal on it.
Has the seal changed? Yes. Do I look for it when buying a product? No. But it does feel reassuring to know it's there!
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch Hardware Sales Still Dominate But Kingdom Hearts 3 Takes Software Glory
How nice if we could combine those two top hitters?
I live and hope...
Re: No, Nintendo's German YouTube Channel Is Not Preparing For An Animal Crossing Switch Reveal
@Verg Love this gif. Thank you. Hahaha.
Re: No, Nintendo's German YouTube Channel Is Not Preparing For An Animal Crossing Switch Reveal
@Spoony_Tech If they are on track, we may well get news soon(ish), though that doesn't mean this rumour is true.
Re: Peter Molyneux Wants To Bring His Next Game To Nintendo Switch
@Borngis Did you mean 100 million?
Re: Nintendo Readying One Unannounced Switch Title “Fans Would Be Delighted To Know" About
@ZheDoctor I would buy that.
Re: Surprise! Goat Simulator: The GOATY Is Available On Switch Right Now
Yup. Buying this for the 5th time now. No regrets. I'm not even mad.
Re: Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Might Run On Switch, But Developer Toys For Bob Honestly Isn't Sure
I really really want this to happen!
Re: Rumour: The "Leaked" Smash Bros. Edition Switch Console Might Be Real After All
@Markiemania95 Very true. Been my YouTube username for a long time. MAN is my initials.
Great minds think alike!
Re: Rumour: The "Leaked" Smash Bros. Edition Switch Console Might Be Real After All
I don't see why it wouldn't be real, to be honest.
As far as the retailer themselves, I was in France recently and was in a Carrefour, and they have the biggest Switch collection I've ever seen, so it wouldn't surprise me that they'd sell such a thing at launch.