@Hikingguy And the notion that Piracy is the issue is absurd. We all know their entire classic catalog is available in 100 different ways online already. Doing stuff like this actually make piracy thrive in my opinion.
@sillygostly Agreed, the matching strap should come with the Joy-Con. Side note, I bought the matching straps for the blue and red Joy-Cons and guess what!? The colors are not an exact match! Lame!
For once I don't think this is just flowery marketing speak. My Apple TV will always be my media player of choice in the living room and on the go I honestly don't even use my iPhone 7plus to watch media unless it's part of an article I'm reading. I'm glad they put everything into getting the Switch ready to be a great gaming device straight out of the box. New features always come in time.
I have to admit that I ordered one because I'm a sucker for exchanging money for perceived convenience. That being said I'd have to assume 3rd parties are going to make a cheaper and possibly more functional Switch Dock.
I'm ok to wait. What I'm not ok with is a lack of information about what we should expect. There is no reason they can't give us details about what the Virtual console will be.
I can't belive how little we know about the Switch with launch right around the corner. I'm still very excited to get mine, but I'm worried they made a descion about an important feature they know we'll be unhappy with.
@Anti-Matter They are maybe 20 - 30% smaller. I actually got a chance to see a Switch last night (behind closed doors) and we popped out the 1 2 switch cart and it was shockingly small.
Oh man... I bought Panzer Dragoon Saga back in 2008 for about $300 and it has since doubled in value according to ebay. I'm not a huge collector, but that is the best item in my collection and it would be terrible to see it expire.
@Einherjar Agreed, in fact when I take a minute to think about it logically it was free stuff that "added" to the game. That being said, no matter what it does come with that lingering fear of, "What else will they sell out to?"
@NickOfTime90 That's fair, it was free. I think myself and others don't like it because not downloading it technically means you do not have all the content available for what is a historic and important franchise. Also, it's a slippery slope towards in game advertising that for now is opt in, but that could change one day. In other words it's just weird to see real world brands in iconic franchises.
@WebHead I don't even think it was released before it was ready, I think it's much worse. I think the entire concept is doesn't really provide any true value.
@DBPirate I agree with you. I would argue that off-screen play is one of the only real new feature to come in this console generation. Everything else is just "better" but not new or innovative. (not counting PS VR or Hololense)
@abe_hikura Oh cool! That is very interesting, perhaps Nintendo remote play will be the gold standard in streaming games, though PlayStation Now works pretty well, but the price point is a joke.
The only way this will not suck is if purchasing a game means you can play it directly from servers rather than having to remote access your console at home. I use remote play a lot with my PS4 and having a playable experience outside of the house is really rare.
That being said I just don't see Nintendo having the infrastructure to serve games directly from the Internet.
I feel like this is a little too late, especially for a studio that toyed with the idea of having meat boy as a playable character in smash. After all, this game is playable on the Vita and PS TV of all places before even coming to any Nintendo system. Better late than never?
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Re: Nintendo Beats Profit Projections as Switch and Pokémon Sales Lift Company
And because share holders are generally visionless idiots Nintendo's stock is down more than 3% even after all of that great news.
Re: Video: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Allows You To Ride A Guardian Through The Sky
That killed me. Loved it.
Re: Mr. Shifty Devs Tackling Frame Rate Issues After Initially Suggesting You Should Pick Steam Over Switch
Well, they lost my purchase, that is for sure.
Re: Citigroup Analysts Predict Nintendo Will Release a Mini-Switch in 2019
@rjejr I was against this concept until you broke it down. Great idea!
Re: Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
@Hikingguy And the notion that Piracy is the issue is absurd. We all know their entire classic catalog is available in 100 different ways online already. Doing stuff like this actually make piracy thrive in my opinion.
Re: Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
I don't even know what to say. As a shareholder I'm starting to get worried they don't understand how capitalism works.
Re: Standalone Nintendo Switch Dock Available From May 19th
Old news (that you covered already actually). It's really worth it though, switching between the bedroom TV and Living room is fantastic.
Re: These Neon Yellow Joy-Con Will Go Perfectly With ARMS
@sillygostly Agreed, the matching strap should come with the Joy-Con. Side note, I bought the matching straps for the blue and red Joy-Cons and guess what!? The colors are not an exact match! Lame!
Re: Deals: Get on the Grid With These Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Accessories and More
@Meuz Media compaines gotta hustle hard to make ends meet these days.
Re: SwitchCharge Smashes Its Funding Goal
Honestly it looks like a hot mess to me (Mad Catz-esque if you will) and I would not want to ruin the slim form factor of my switch with it.
Re: Super Mario Happy Meal Toys Are Headed To McDonald's In North America
@BAN I live in Dodongo's Cavern, so what?
Re: Super Mario Happy Meal Toys Are Headed To McDonald's In North America
Ugh, McDonalds is such a gross brand, I hate to see Nintendo getting tied to them.
Re: Party Golf All Set To Tee Off On The Nintendo Switch
I have an unhealthy addiction to golf games ( I don't even like actual golf) so I'll probably pick this one up.
Re: Miitomo Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary With Various Promotions and Giveaways
@Flanktwo I gave upnon farming after two weeks. It's like a part time job and I hate it.
Re: Review: Neo Turf Masters (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
My addiction to Golf Video games requires me to buy this.
Re: Guide: How To Beat Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Hardest Shrine Quest, Eventide Island
Cleared the super early on with one extra heart and one stamina upgrade.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Says Services Like Netflix and Hulu "Will Come In Time" To Nintendo Switch
For once I don't think this is just flowery marketing speak. My Apple TV will always be my media player of choice in the living room and on the go I honestly don't even use my iPhone 7plus to watch media unless it's part of an article I'm reading. I'm glad they put everything into getting the Switch ready to be a great gaming device straight out of the box. New features always come in time.
Re: Guide: Every Great Fairy Fountain In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
No way I'm using a guide on the first play through.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Runs Better In Switch's Portable Mode
Well that is not the headline you would hope to read on launch day.
Re: Nintendo of America's Store Opens Orders on Individual Nintendo Switch Docks
I have to admit that I ordered one because I'm a sucker for exchanging money for perceived convenience. That being said I'd have to assume 3rd parties are going to make a cheaper and possibly more functional Switch Dock.
Re: Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre
First?
Re: Virtual Console Will Not Be Ready For Nintendo Switch Launch
@Crono1973 I'm sad to say you are probably right.
Re: Virtual Console Will Not Be Ready For Nintendo Switch Launch
I'm ok to wait. What I'm not ok with is a lack of information about what we should expect. There is no reason they can't give us details about what the Virtual console will be.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Launch Games: The Complete List
I can't belive how little we know about the Switch with launch right around the corner. I'm still very excited to get mine, but I'm worried they made a descion about an important feature they know we'll be unhappy with.
Re: It's Time to Claim Your Nintendo Account User ID for Nintendo Switch
Was always suprised they let you use domain names with TLDs as your name. Either way glad I got randomnerds.com
Re: You'll Only Have Access To 25.9GB Of The Nintendo Switch's 32GB Of Storage
@Anti-Matter They are maybe 20 - 30% smaller. I actually got a chance to see a Switch last night (behind closed doors) and we popped out the 1 2 switch cart and it was shockingly small.
Re: Retro: This Is Why We Should Probably Be Glad Nintendo Stuck With Carts For The N64
@Grandpa_Pixel Of course, but I'm still worried the disks I paid $300 for will become worthless. Oh well, fingers crossed.
Re: Retro: This Is Why We Should Probably Be Glad Nintendo Stuck With Carts For The N64
Oh man... I bought Panzer Dragoon Saga back in 2008 for about $300 and it has since doubled in value according to ebay. I'm not a huge collector, but that is the best item in my collection and it would be terrible to see it expire.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Expansion Pass DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@Einherjar Agreed, in fact when I take a minute to think about it logically it was free stuff that "added" to the game. That being said, no matter what it does come with that lingering fear of, "What else will they sell out to?"
Re: Nintendo Confirms Expansion Pass DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@NickOfTime90 That's fair, it was free. I think myself and others don't like it because not downloading it technically means you do not have all the content available for what is a historic and important franchise. Also, it's a slippery slope towards in game advertising that for now is opt in, but that could change one day. In other words it's just weird to see real world brands in iconic franchises.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Expansion Pass DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This is almost as disgusting as seeing Mercedes-Benz in Mario kart 8. (Day one purchase for me ☹️)
Re: New My Nintendo Rewards Try to Show The Love for Valentine's Day
I just missed club Nintendo so much. Managing my Nintendo feels like a job not a benefit.
Re: Poll: Six Months On - How Do You Feel About My Nintendo?
@WebHead I don't even think it was released before it was ready, I think it's much worse. I think the entire concept is doesn't really provide any true value.
Re: Review: Tadpole Treble (Wii U eShop)
Wow! A 9 out of 10 for a studios first game is amazing! Can't wait to see what they make next.
Re: Tadpole Treble Hits Snag On Wii U, Now Expected This Summer
I love these guys! I interviewed Matt just recently actually. Check it out: https://youtu.be/IOR4jBh1eG8
Re: Rumour: More Sources Highlight NX Controller 'Gimmick' and a Major Game Project
@DBPirate I agree with you. I would argue that off-screen play is one of the only real new feature to come in this console generation. Everything else is just "better" but not new or innovative. (not counting PS VR or Hololense)
Re: Rumour: More Sources Highlight NX Controller 'Gimmick' and a Major Game Project
@abe_hikura Oh cool! That is very interesting, perhaps Nintendo remote play will be the gold standard in streaming games, though PlayStation Now works pretty well, but the price point is a joke.
Re: Rumour: More Sources Highlight NX Controller 'Gimmick' and a Major Game Project
The only way this will not suck is if purchasing a game means you can play it directly from servers rather than having to remote access your console at home. I use remote play a lot with my PS4 and having a playable experience outside of the house is really rare.
That being said I just don't see Nintendo having the infrastructure to serve games directly from the Internet.
Re: Rumour: More Claims Made For New Legend of Zelda on Wii U and NX, Gender Choice For Playable Character
Ok one more asinine comment. Female playable character is Navi.
Re: Rumour: More Claims Made For New Legend of Zelda on Wii U and NX, Gender Choice For Playable Character
Please don't let it be Linkle, let it be Zelda in all her glory!
Re: Super Mario Maker and Splatoon Miss Out at BAFTA Game Awards
@SanderEvers Agreed. Thanks for saving me the trouble.
Re: Nintendo's Updates Its Guidance on Super Mario Maker Level Deletions
I have not turned that game on in awhile and now I'm afraid to see if my levels got booted off the server.
Re: Nintendo Seems To Be Deleting Super Mario Maker Levels Without Explanation Or Warning
Nintendo's lack of transparency has always been troubling. I wonder if it will ever change.
Re: Super Meat Boy Confirmed For Wii U eShop Release
I feel like this is a little too late, especially for a studio that toyed with the idea of having meat boy as a playable character in smash. After all, this game is playable on the Vita and PS TV of all places before even coming to any Nintendo system. Better late than never?
Re: Live Blog: Watch the North American March 2016 Nintendo Direct - Live!
I think Star Fox will please us, but it won't break any molds. It will just be a "solid entry" in the series. Oh well still going to be fun.
Re: Live Blog: Watch the North American March 2016 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Anyone else think Bill looks purple?
Re: Digital Foundry Gives a Thumbs Up to Twilight Princess HD, Though There Are Framerate Dips
@Splatburst Same here! Glad I'm not the only impluse buyer in the comment thread.
Re: Nintendo Removes Infamous Drugging Scene From Western Localisation Of Fire Emblem Fates
@headfirstslide I hate censorship but i agree with you here.
Re: Four More Animal Crossing amiibo Figures Arrive in Europe on 18th March
I would murder for Kapp'n.
Re: Miiverse Gets a Major Web Redesign, and Introduces Adverts
This is a slippery and scary slope.