Nintendo GameBoy Mini. 49.99€.
Slim, slick, almost same form factor, Li-ion battery (xx hours runtime), clear LCD screen, multiple colors to choose from (red, white, etc.), very high quality plastics and everything.
No cartridge (it's slim). 4.99$ per game (downloadable).
This? ^^
Hope they will bring BG&E 2. Anyway presentations where a bit... well, better do like Nintendo.
Rabbids title is solid, I would have just liked mushrooms instead of Rabbids.
Starlink looks good.
Looks so good, very good character design. But where is the gameplay? All these new fighters are all about effects unfortunately. Probably skipping this. I want that graphics with good gameplay (Fatal Fury, Street Fighter, you know...).
Just stupids expect same performance as other consoles. Just make good games that we will want to play. If you can do FIFA portable just do it, without thinking it must be on par with PS4 because we Switch owners aren't all stupids and we do prefer less texture and 'coreography' than nothing at all. Only stupid reviewers will gave a game a 5 because it's subpar to other platforms. It is a given, we have portability too though and motion controls. We are appeased with that. We expect less detail, though we expect 'fluidity', so less detail but mantain frames per second. FIFA looks good, Skyrim looks good. Pursue this path. Don't eat moaners bait.
If FIFA PS3 was good this should be definitely better. Don't be fooled by moaners, and review the game honestly, not biased.
No one likes EA but games should be judged impartially. Who needs Frostbite? We know the limitations of the hardware, so just review it taking this in mind because there are people that want just the best experience on the Switch console, not just a perfect port from other (beefed up) platforms. People will want to play this on their bed too or on their train, etc.
People here is cautious, and rightly so. I'm just waiting for the Spotlight, but like anyone else I'm not expecting big announcements. I hope they will give out some new stuff though, because it will strenghten Nintendo Switch momentum.
@WOLF1313 I'm not a Nintendo fan, I'm just an enjoyer of good quality games. And I liked very much that demo of ARMS, what I have seen in that demo make an already good game, eventually they final product has more stuff so yes... most reviewers are just off. I'm not gonna criticize those 8, but those 7 are off.
@OorWullie It's priced at 59.99 so it's right to pretend lot of content, though it doesn't look so low to me. Also online seems premium and the game looks so polished and balanced, well... less than 8 just looks as an insult. Some reviewers are just untrustable.
It's fun how these games gets 9 and ARMS gets below 80 in Gamerankings. Well it's not, not at all. Can't trust reviews these days... too much amateurs in the field.
Good review, hoped it would get a 10.
Seems polished enough and 'perfect' to deserve it but well...
It failed miserably on other sites, I think this review eventually is the fairest, 77% at gamerankings looks just unjust.
@StuTwo But they need not to bury anything, because before or later those consoles would find a sale. And production can be tuned down progressively, but lost sales are lost sales, and those reflect with the software too where is the big gain.
Admittedly 25.000 per week isn't high for a new product, so they should've been more bold with it. They instead thought at the Wii U and pitched short.
Nintendo 3DS initially has eventually been over produced, the thing did not sell like crazy, but they met all the potential sales without leaving the stores empty, and that has been good.
@iMarkU You can store whatever you want wherever you want and hide it from whoverer you want, while you can't sell air. Sony, Samsung invade the market and sells biggie, that's it.
Being cautious is being losers. Nintendo do not bankrupt by providing more units to market, while they LOSE sales by providing less. And after 3 months they still can't deliver more than 25.000 units per month that are numbers of late life for a console as the Nintendo 3DS shows. And eventually they will be unable to satisfy console demand spike for their new IP Arms. So yes, shame on them.
Incredibly low sales by Street Fighter. It tanked hard. They deserved it by choosing such a poor price and mediocre realization. They just made bad advertising for the Nintendo Switch.
Speculation. It's obviously likely that they will continue their relationship, as they will likely use one or two generations beyond Volta in five to six years. Volta will be out this year and it will not be cutting edge then. With that piece of SoC I hope every talk about performance will cool down, since the Nintendo Switch already bring good graphics to the player and the Nintendo Switch 2 can't be less than perfect. There is no need to push forever in the graphics department (sure they should use latest mobile technology for every launch but let's not be so mad about it). Even now it's good enough.
It looks so cool. Nintendo always amaze me by doing everything perfect. Music, game modes, everything is just in place. I love so much the minigames too, remind me of the Super Smash Bros I played with my GC. It's just 'big'. Obviously it's fun to play too.
P.S.: Nintendo music composers are the best in the industry.
I almost did all button mashing, not exactly that... but not using tactics. I did win very often.
Also parrying for me it's very bad against a button masher. I find parrying almost useless since there is deflection.
The only time I lost was a few volleyball match and in a 3 people fight.
3 people fight is bad, 4 people fight is decent. 1 vs 1 is the best mode.
Though volleyball if fun 2 vs. 2. Not much 1 vs 1.
I had fun with the game, it's good even if movement with the motion controls is clunky. I played only with motion controls but I think that without it should be easier. By this video I see so much more responsive and far easier to move, and I think this can be worrying for competitive gaming.
Competitive with Mario Kart 8 isn't good, Arms to me it's better.
@CTMike It's a cheap game, in every aspect. It's bad? Nope. It deserve more than a 7 in any condition? Nope. I'm happy for you, but you can like any sketch... doesn't mean it's a painting, nor a good one.
Bravo, good review this one.
I appreciate that you underlined the chaotic approach of the developer.
It's definitely a good game though I find it more dispersive than the original, too much useless things thrown in.
It isn't definitely for everyone and it could get refresh on the UI and everything.
Score it's ok. 7, 8... certainly not a 9 (though the original on PS2 deserved it).
I like it, my children (9 years old) had problems with UI and such.
P.S.: Less content with a 39.99€ price tag would have been more appealing.
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Re: First Impressions: Hacking and Slashing with Style in Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
It looks like japanese s***, something to avoid. Good for lesser minds I suppose.
Re: Famicom Title "Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru" Translated to English
It's unfortunate that japanese culture is so dead that we can't have anything charismatic these days. All copycats, all poopie I Am Setsuna JRPG.
Re: Four Horses Is Bringing Kid Tripp To The Nintendo Switch eShop
Extra meh. Do they charge money for this? Or is it free?
Re: Reggie "Can't Say" If A Cloud Save Solution Is Coming To Switch
He is not a president, he's just a lawyer.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Confirmed for Holiday 2017
Looks bad, very cheap character design. All my interest on this game is gone.
Re: Thank Samus, Metroid Prime 4 Has Been Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
@FX102A You got heard.
Re: Hardware Review: BittBoy Portable Video Game Handheld
@darthstuey Well this can be a goldmine, in contrast to that console with all games in. ^^
Re: Monster Hunter: World Confirmed for Rival Platforms, is Skipping Nintendo Switch
Dosn't look that good sincerely, I don't get the pain of someone.
Re: Video: Warm Up for ARMS With This Nintendo Hands On Showcase
Most beautiful flower I've seen in a while.
Re: Hardware Review: BittBoy Portable Video Game Handheld
Nintendo GameBoy Mini. 49.99€.
Slim, slick, almost same form factor, Li-ion battery (xx hours runtime), clear LCD screen, multiple colors to choose from (red, white, etc.), very high quality plastics and everything.
No cartridge (it's slim). 4.99$ per game (downloadable).
This? ^^
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch Reveals at E3 2017?
Hope they will bring BG&E 2. Anyway presentations where a bit... well, better do like Nintendo.
Rabbids title is solid, I would have just liked mushrooms instead of Rabbids.
Starlink looks good.
Re: Nicalis Confirms Tiny Barbarian DX And Ittle Dew 2+ For Switch
All rubbish. Nicalis is rubbish.
Re: Blade Strangers is a New Fighting Game Heading to Switch
Looks so good, very good character design.
But where is the gameplay? All these new fighters are all about effects unfortunately. Probably skipping this.
I want that graphics with good gameplay (Fatal Fury, Street Fighter, you know...).
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
It's what I expected, decent graphics and motion controls. Hope they will sell because they deserve it. Game is also fluid, I like it.
Re: Talking Point: EA and Bethesda Highlight Nintendo Switch as a Portable Powerhouse at E3
Just stupids expect same performance as other consoles.
Just make good games that we will want to play. If you can do FIFA portable just do it, without thinking it must be on par with PS4 because we Switch owners aren't all stupids and we do prefer less texture and 'coreography' than nothing at all.
Only stupid reviewers will gave a game a 5 because it's subpar to other platforms. It is a given, we have portability too though and motion controls. We are appeased with that.
We expect less detail, though we expect 'fluidity', so less detail but mantain frames per second.
FIFA looks good, Skyrim looks good. Pursue this path.
Don't eat moaners bait.
Re: FIFA 18 on Switch to Include Ultimate Team, EA Boasts of Most 'Advanced' Portable Version
If FIFA PS3 was good this should be definitely better. Don't be fooled by moaners, and review the game honestly, not biased.
No one likes EA but games should be judged impartially. Who needs Frostbite? We know the limitations of the hardware, so just review it taking this in mind because there are people that want just the best experience on the Switch console, not just a perfect port from other (beefed up) platforms. People will want to play this on their bed too or on their train, etc.
P.S.: Online multiplayer is a necessity.
Re: Sengoku Will Be the New ACA Neo Geo Game Next Week
This one is mediocre at best.
Re: Video: New ARMS Trailer Showcases The Game's Two Boss Characters
Still best music in the history of gaming.
77%, ouch.
An idiot gave it a 5: https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/arms-review
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo at E3 2017?
People here is cautious, and rightly so. I'm just waiting for the Spotlight, but like anyone else I'm not expecting big announcements. I hope they will give out some new stuff though, because it will strenghten Nintendo Switch momentum.
Re: 505 Games Unleashes New Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night E3 2017 Trailer
Looks so 'plasticky'... definitely it hasn't the charisma of Castlevania SotN.
Re: Blasphemous, a "Dark and Brutal 2D Non Linear Platformer", is Coming to Switch
Looks good, though too much gory for me so I will have to skip it. Anyway looks good, honest.
Re: Poi Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
Looks quality platforming (very Mario 64 like) but graphically it's really mediocre. Not for me but for my children... who knows.
Re: Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase Headed To Switch This Fall
Megacheap smartphone quality. Congratulations Nintendo! ^^
Re: Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition Confirmed For Physical Release On Switch
30 euro... hahahaha!
Re: Review: ARMS (Switch)
@WOLF1313 Which bugs? It looked pretty pulished, what's in the retail game?
Re: Review: ARMS (Switch)
@WOLF1313 I'm not a Nintendo fan, I'm just an enjoyer of good quality games. And I liked very much that demo of ARMS, what I have seen in that demo make an already good game, eventually they final product has more stuff so yes... most reviewers are just off.
I'm not gonna criticize those 8, but those 7 are off.
Re: Review: ARMS (Switch)
@OorWullie It's priced at 59.99 so it's right to pretend lot of content, though it doesn't look so low to me. Also online seems premium and the game looks so polished and balanced, well... less than 8 just looks as an insult. Some reviewers are just untrustable.
Re: Hollow Knight Is Rapidly Nearing a Switch Release
It's fun how these games gets 9 and ARMS gets below 80 in Gamerankings. Well it's not, not at all. Can't trust reviews these days... too much amateurs in the field.
P.S.: The game looks decent anyway.
Re: Review: ARMS (Switch)
Good review, hoped it would get a 10.
Seems polished enough and 'perfect' to deserve it but well...
It failed miserably on other sites, I think this review eventually is the fairest, 77% at gamerankings looks just unjust.
Re: Three Months After Launch, People Are Still Queuing For Nintendo Switch Consoles In Japan
@StuTwo But they need not to bury anything, because before or later those consoles would find a sale. And production can be tuned down progressively, but lost sales are lost sales, and those reflect with the software too where is the big gain.
Admittedly 25.000 per week isn't high for a new product, so they should've been more bold with it. They instead thought at the Wii U and pitched short.
Nintendo 3DS initially has eventually been over produced, the thing did not sell like crazy, but they met all the potential sales without leaving the stores empty, and that has been good.
Re: Three Months After Launch, People Are Still Queuing For Nintendo Switch Consoles In Japan
@iMarkU You can store whatever you want wherever you want and hide it from whoverer you want, while you can't sell air.
Sony, Samsung invade the market and sells biggie, that's it.
Re: Three Months After Launch, People Are Still Queuing For Nintendo Switch Consoles In Japan
Being cautious is being losers. Nintendo do not bankrupt by providing more units to market, while they LOSE sales by providing less. And after 3 months they still can't deliver more than 25.000 units per month that are numbers of late life for a console as the Nintendo 3DS shows.
And eventually they will be unable to satisfy console demand spike for their new IP Arms.
So yes, shame on them.
Re: Three Months After Launch, People Are Still Queuing For Nintendo Switch Consoles In Japan
Shame on Nintendo for being so short sighted. There are no excuses.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Street Fighter II Tumbles Down
They have done so wrong by pricing it so high.
Re: Video: Switch Fighters Put Up Their Dukes In These New ARMS Commercials
Cool commercials, I like them. They should stress the best part, and that is the motion controls.
Re: Ultra Street Fighter II Debuts at Third in Japanese Charts as Switch Leads Hardware
Incredibly low sales by Street Fighter. It tanked hard.
They deserved it by choosing such a poor price and mediocre realization. They just made bad advertising for the Nintendo Switch.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Considers the Future of Nintendo, the Switch and NVIDIA
Speculation. It's obviously likely that they will continue their relationship, as they will likely use one or two generations beyond Volta in five to six years. Volta will be out this year and it will not be cutting edge then. With that piece of SoC I hope every talk about performance will cool down, since the Nintendo Switch already bring good graphics to the player and the Nintendo Switch 2 can't be less than perfect. There is no need to push forever in the graphics department (sure they should use latest mobile technology for every launch but let's not be so mad about it). Even now it's good enough.
Re: Video: Is ARMS a 'Hardcore' Fighting Game?
Alex looks like a child playing this. So yes, it's gonna move copies in the millions this game. Whohoo. ^^
Re: Eye-Catching RPG Indivisible is Heading to Nintendo Switch in 2018
Looks good, but must be engaging too, we'll see.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st June (Europe)
Dry week unfortunately. Astro Duel Deluxe looks meh.
Re: Preview: Trading Blows With ARMS on Nintendo Switch
It looks so cool. Nintendo always amaze me by doing everything perfect. Music, game modes, everything is just in place. I love so much the minigames too, remind me of the Super Smash Bros I played with my GC. It's just 'big'. Obviously it's fun to play too.
P.S.: Nintendo music composers are the best in the industry.
Re: Video: Can You "Button Mash" Your Way to Victory in ARMS?
I almost did all button mashing, not exactly that... but not using tactics. I did win very often.
Also parrying for me it's very bad against a button masher. I find parrying almost useless since there is deflection.
The only time I lost was a few volleyball match and in a 3 people fight.
3 people fight is bad, 4 people fight is decent. 1 vs 1 is the best mode.
Though volleyball if fun 2 vs. 2. Not much 1 vs 1.
I had fun with the game, it's good even if movement with the motion controls is clunky. I played only with motion controls but I think that without it should be easier. By this video I see so much more responsive and far easier to move, and I think this can be worrying for competitive gaming.
Competitive with Mario Kart 8 isn't good, Arms to me it's better.
Re: The NCSOFT CEO Kindly Bought All His Employees a Nintendo Switch
@Moon Plus the money to buy a Nintendo Switch... and other type of love.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Hear From Indies Interested In Developing For Switch
@CTMike It's a cheap game, in every aspect. It's bad? Nope. It deserve more than a 7 in any condition? Nope.
I'm happy for you, but you can like any sketch... doesn't mean it's a painting, nor a good one.
Re: Video: Lindsey Stirling Performs RiME's Beautiful "Forgotten City" Theme
A gigantic meh, like the game eventually.
Re: Capcom's Future Output For Switch Depends On Ultra Street Fighter II Sales, States COO
Well, farewell Capcom.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Hear From Indies Interested In Developing For Switch
Kamiko should not be named. In fact it lies at 67% on GameRankings. I don't know how you could slip on this game with that review...
Re: Review: Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch)
Bravo, good review this one.
I appreciate that you underlined the chaotic approach of the developer.
It's definitely a good game though I find it more dispersive than the original, too much useless things thrown in.
It isn't definitely for everyone and it could get refresh on the UI and everything.
Score it's ok. 7, 8... certainly not a 9 (though the original on PS2 deserved it).
I like it, my children (9 years old) had problems with UI and such.
P.S.: Less content with a 39.99€ price tag would have been more appealing.
Re: Review: Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
@Skunkfish I think it too, pretty good for early 90s but they could have updated animations too.
Re: Here's How Much Space ARMS Will Take Up On Your Switch
@hYdeks It's not multiplayer only, should have a good single player experience like Super Smash Bros, with minigames between fights and the likes.