Math and maths are both abbreviations of mathematics. The Americans just abbreviate it further so that even the 's' has been removed. I'm not sure if there are other instances of this abbreviation difference between US and British English?
Interwebs seem to suggest that math has been in written use since the 1840s and maths since around 1910. Both of these ways are correct, although you'd get some strange looks saying 'math' in the UK, and I'm sure that would be the same saying 'maths' in the US.
@andyg1412 Yeah, but it wasn't like they just chucked Super Mario Sunshine (and Galaxy) on a cart and they ran. Even if those ports have emulation at their core, it's a bit different to having a generic emulator that can run all Gamecube titles. And would Nintendo go to the effort of optimising every title for the emulator?
I'm sure what they'll be aiming for is a continuation of people being able to play the same Nintendo games, whether at home on the TV our out and about.
Even if the Switch does get replaced sooner or later, or a new home console is launched, I suspect the software and hardware architecture will be closely aligned to the Switch.
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@DTFaux Bluey is awesome!
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Ugly Cried? Is that some sort of thing?
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So I guess it's failed Nintendo's quality control and Way Forward have been sent off to try harder?!
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Ah, you haven't found the secret button to unlock the performance yet?
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Is this some sort of joke that I don't get?
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I'm with you HeadPirate.
Math and maths are both abbreviations of mathematics. The Americans just abbreviate it further so that even the 's' has been removed. I'm not sure if there are other instances of this abbreviation difference between US and British English?
Interwebs seem to suggest that math has been in written use since the 1840s and maths since around 1910. Both of these ways are correct, although you'd get some strange looks saying 'math' in the UK, and I'm sure that would be the same saying 'maths' in the US.
Re: Another Fan Claims To Have Reached Nintendo Switch's Maximum Hour Count
I'm sure Trajan has made some delightfully wonderful points in this comments section, but unfortunately most of them have removed for trolling
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If Nintendo do release Gamecube titles on the Switch, I suspect they will be selling them individually rather than as part of a service...
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@AlienX Sonic 1 is the ONLY Sonic game in my opinion!
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@andyg1412 Yeah, but it wasn't like they just chucked Super Mario Sunshine (and Galaxy) on a cart and they ran. Even if those ports have emulation at their core, it's a bit different to having a generic emulator that can run all Gamecube titles. And would Nintendo go to the effort of optimising every title for the emulator?
Re: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Switch
Wow, a trilogy of the first three GTA games?! I'm totally down for that!
Finally get to play GTA, GTA: London and GTA 2 on my Switch!
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Are we certain that the Switch could even run GameCube titles?
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Have they changed the voice of Mummy Pig?
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Chocolate Dreamcake
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Will it run my Steam library?
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I've stayed at a Haven Park, it was NOTHING like that....
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Can it run DOS 6.2?
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@kingbk I think it's probably my favourite Nintendo home console!
I might be biased because I once won four million pounds playing Wii Tennis.
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Looks great! It's been a while since I played the first one on the Wii, but I recall enjoying it. I might check this out!
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Depth of Switch: 0.55 inches
Depth of Steam Deck: 1.9 inches
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Does it come with a free bag of crisps?
Sorry, I already egret making that joke!
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He was probably negotiating a new contract and having to play a little hardball....
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has all the DLC included already?
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11/12 - pesky Pikmin!
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Bought! That ball one looked good...
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It's coming to PC, Switch, PS4 and Xbox One which is cool.
The first time this game will be on non-Nintendo platforms I think?
Re: Warner Bros. Switch Sale Discounts Mortal Kombat And Lots Of LEGO (North America)
I hope this sale comes to Europe, I'd be the best Dad ever!
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Ramp Up Switch Output To 30 Million This Fiscal Year
"It's not the first time we've heard about a rumoured enhanced model."
Whatttt!!!? An enhanced Switch? Crazy idea, are you sure you've heard about this before? Seems pretty out there to me...
Re: The Spirit Of The Game Boy Printer Lives On Thanks To Fujifilm And Your Nintendo Switch
This is really cool. The printer uses OLEDs to expose the image on to the film, basically taking a photo of your screenshot.
My kids (and wife, she already has an Instax camera!) would love this.
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@thejuice027 It actually does it within Kirby Star Allies I believe....
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Just a thought, but couldn't this be a feature just intended for dev hardware?
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Wednesday 17th February
Fantastic! I mean I don't own Smash Ultimate, but I'm always excited to see what characters are coming to it.... (not)
I am excited really, will be avoiding all potential spoilers.
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Nice birthday present for me from Team17 - thanks guys!
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Ooh, looks tempting. Is it coming to the UK?
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Switch has been using Mariko since the Lite/2019 revision, so I can't see this being much of an upgrade! Perhaps a minor hardware revision...
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@Snatcher
Number of smartphone users = 3 billion
Number of Switch users = 70 million
Also, I'm sure they're still hoping to convert the mobile gamers to Switch gamers...
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
'Nintendo will send out a replacement console'
Ah, the old Switcheroo.
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I just subscribed to Edge, I miss getting a monthly games mag and it's a lot cheaper than buying individual issues....
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Not bad at all. If they've managed to sell this many with Tencent, how many could they have sold if they'd worked with 50 Cent?
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@Rhaoulos In the dishwasher?! You 're joking right?
Re: Sega Asks 650 Employees To 'Voluntarily Retire', Cuts Executive Salaries
Sega Sammy - 9000 staff
They're retiring 650 people from the arcade and leisure part of the business. Like Nemesis666 says, no big issue here....
Re: Sega Asks 650 Employees To 'Voluntarily Retire', Cuts Executive Salaries
This has little to do with their videogame sales and everything to do with Covid's impact on the pachinko market.
Re: Deals: Level-5's Gorgeous Ghibli RPG Ni no Kuni Has 84 Percent Hacked Off Its eShop Price [Europe]
I got this on PS3 but only got a few hours in.
I got the second one for PS4 but only got a few hours in.
Now I've bought this again on Switch, I'm hoping I'll get a chance to get more than a few hours in!
Re: Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con
I had completely forgotten that these were available individually!
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Interesting that it's swinging more towards docked than handheld at the moment... Goes to show just how wrong Pachter can be!
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I'd be like 'for Fukura's sake!'
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Looks like that's the end of games consoles then! It was nice while it lasted :/
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@HotGoomba Good point, where IS @Anti-Matter?
I hope everything is okay....
Re: Switch Can Break The Traditional Hardware Cycle And Become Nintendo's iPhone, Says Analyst
I'm sure what they'll be aiming for is a continuation of people being able to play the same Nintendo games, whether at home on the TV our out and about.
Even if the Switch does get replaced sooner or later, or a new home console is launched, I suspect the software and hardware architecture will be closely aligned to the Switch.