@FeatherlessDuck I think Nintendo will give you the option to buy the tablet separately. So many people don't have TVs and only watch Netflix on their computer. It would be stupid for Nintendo to make so many people waist money like that
@gamermole those tech specifications are quite good. Its only a portable system after all. I like how there are different resolutions. 720p for the portable aspect, 1080p for TV gaming and 4k for (Netflix, Hulu etc).
The only thing I'm shaking my head at is the 32gb SD card rumor. That is way too little, it should be at least 128gb imo
Edit: forgot to mention, the N3DS had micro SD cards, so this will most likely have it as well. Was an SD card slot found in the trailer. Also, I know you can easily replace the 32gb SD card and get a larger card, but having yo go through the process of replacing it and selling the smaller card is such an inconvenience
First let me state that I am NOT against companies branching out and trying new things. HOWEVER, Nintendo is already having so much problems with the gaming market. This generation has been the worst generation for Nintendo sales wise. A lot of gamers have stopped buying Nintendo consoles becuas they have failed to provide powerful hardware, 3rd party support, decent online etc etc.
Knowing Nintendo, they'ed probably ditch gaming if the movie business takes over. Let's be fair, a lot of people are saying that they're games are getting repetitive.
As for the movies themselves, who knows what Nintendo has in mind? Live action, animated, Disney themed, Marvel theme etc. They're a Japanese company, and their games have been very Japanese culture influenced. That may have worked well for video games, but who knows how the Western world will react to their movies.
Personally, I just think this movie thing will fail. Nintendo has never been a company known for making amazing stories in their games.
Who even knows if these games will come out in theaters. It'll probably just be sold on the eshop.
Either way, nobody, asked for this. We asked for them to change their ways in the gaming industry.
I don't wanna spend any more time on this subject. Long story short:
I prefer digital, a lot of you prefer physical, and so many people feel the need to get extremely defensive over something so little.
However, physical isn't gonna last forever, digital will soon be our only option. Nothing we can do about it. Nothing. Other than forget about physical and move on.
Were you seriously triggered by my comment? All I did was state my opinion on the matter, and state that although I understand why you guys like physical media, you can't avoid the future. I never called anyone foolish.
The reason why I say digital is cheaperbis that if consoles were gigital only, with no optical media, we wouldn't have to pay extra for the disc drive in our consoles.
Not to mention that making a game available to download is obviously much cheaper than burning the games into discs. The only reason why companies make digital games the same price beacus they know they can make even more profit, and the consumer can't do anything about it.
Also, repeating "nope" isn't going to change my mind. That's a very weak debate strategy.
The military thing is a good point. Do you remember the rumor about the nx having a optical and digital only model? I think that👌 would be helpful. I'd like to get a cheaper console in exchange of optical media.
As for the Xbox one, 2013 was way top early to drop optical media. WiFi speeds were still very slow in many places of the world, and that still stands today. But that's gonna be sorted out eventually, right? We won't need optical media 50 years from now.
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
@Sean_Aaron I know you can have both, but keeping physical makes things expensive manufacturing wise, and we have the pay for the optical media in our console. So it makes it more expensive for is as well.
@Sean_Aaron I know you can have both, but keeping physical makes things expensive manufacturing wise, and we have the pay for the optical media in our console. So it makes it more expensive for is as well.
Thanks m8. And I was more so using the flying cars thing as an example, because that invention is mentioned a lot when talking about the future.
And while we are on the topic of it, I've heard that the first flying car should come in the year 2050. Doubt it, because the date for the flying car has been delayed many times. But let's hope it comes before we go to that place in the sky...or that place below, or nowhere, depending on your religious beliefs
Thanks m8. And I was more so using the flying cars thing as an example, because that invention is mentioned a lot when talking about the future.
And while we are on the topic of it, I've heard that the first flying car should come in the year 2050. Doubt it, because the date for the flying car has been delayed many times. But let's hope it comes before we go to that place in the sky...or that place below, or nowhere, depending on your religious beliefs
I completely understand the internet problem, but my point on poor poor internet connections holding gaming back still stands. Not really the user's faults, more of an area problem like you said. But that's still am issue that stops gaming from hitting its full potential.
And ask yourself, with how fast and cheap internet is getting, do you really see gamers going out to wait in lines at game stores, as oppose to downloading games from the comfort of their home 100 years from now? Or even 50 years from now?
We may not live to see that day, but the days of collecting and trading physical media are limited.
I mean, you see the media talk about how azing and high tech the future is gonna be, and it doesn't seem right to imagine someone taking their flying car and traveling to a game store 😂
I totally understand those points, but with physical media on decline, and it being cheaper for comapanies for them to make everything digital as oppose to manufacturing discs, its gonna happen eventually. Sorry to say
Fair points. Physical media won't die over night, but I don't see people going to game stores and waiting in lines rather than downloading them in the comfort of their own home 100 or even 50 years from now.
@FragRed I was referring to the companies. Not having to produce thousands of discs and cases for them can very profitable. That's not a pro consumer thing by any means, but companies think that way. Nothing we can do
Ever is a strong word. Do you really expect people 1000 years from now will be going to game stores? Internet speeds are getting faster and cheaper, and physical games are on decline. Physical music already died. So yes, it will happen. Sorry to say
I personally believe that Nintendo, as well as every other hardware gaming company, should go exclusively digital.
Its much cheaper and more efficient to download the games on one console, and if its a cross play game, use your Nintendo account to download it on your other console (portable/home).
I understand that not everyone can afford fast internet, but its my strong belief that that excuse is holding gaming back. Not everyone can afford to upgrade to a new console, but that doesn't stop developers.
Some people make less than minimum wage, and saving up for a console is like saving up for a car. Takes a while, or may never happen.
So many games nowadays are online based. Gaming, like social media, is becoming solely online. Its time to stop making excuses and go solely online.
No loss of cartridges/discs when misplaced, no damages from scratches and dust, none of that. Instead, saved in your system itself, and backed up on the cloud like Steam for when your storage device fails.
A lot of people get really defensive when it comes to this topic, and try their best to justify why they would rather physical media for their entertainment, for collecting/owning reasons. And someone who thinks otherwise gets insulting and inappropriate comments calling them names. Stupid, horrible, etc.
However, doesn't mater what I think. Just my opinion. You Stoll have the freedom of choice.
However, we all know gaming will go digital only. May not be today, tomorrow, day after that, next gen, next gen after that. It will happen eventually, and theres nothing we can do about it.
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Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
@Rei I'm sure they will have another charger for portable use, they just didn't show it in the trailer. That would be really dumb of they didn't
Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
@FeatherlessDuck I think Nintendo will give you the option to buy the tablet separately. So many people don't have TVs and only watch Netflix on their computer. It would be stupid for Nintendo to make so many people waist money like that
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch May Divide Opinion, But It's Made a Splash
@gamermole those tech specifications are quite good. Its only a portable system after all. I like how there are different resolutions. 720p for the portable aspect, 1080p for TV gaming and 4k for (Netflix, Hulu etc).
The only thing I'm shaking my head at is the 32gb SD card rumor. That is way too little, it should be at least 128gb imo
Edit: forgot to mention, the N3DS had micro SD cards, so this will most likely have it as well. Was an SD card slot found in the trailer. Also, I know you can easily replace the 32gb SD card and get a larger card, but having yo go through the process of replacing it and selling the smaller card is such an inconvenience
Re: Nintendo is Getting Into the Movie Business
This could co be a good or bad thing.
First let me state that I am NOT against companies branching out and trying new things. HOWEVER, Nintendo is already having so much problems with the gaming market. This generation has been the worst generation for Nintendo sales wise. A lot of gamers have stopped buying Nintendo consoles becuas they have failed to provide powerful hardware, 3rd party support, decent online etc etc.
Knowing Nintendo, they'ed probably ditch gaming if the movie business takes over. Let's be fair, a lot of people are saying that they're games are getting repetitive.
As for the movies themselves, who knows what Nintendo has in mind? Live action, animated, Disney themed, Marvel theme etc. They're a Japanese company, and their games have been very Japanese culture influenced. That may have worked well for video games, but who knows how the Western world will react to their movies.
Personally, I just think this movie thing will fail. Nintendo has never been a company known for making amazing stories in their games.
Who even knows if these games will come out in theaters. It'll probably just be sold on the eshop.
Either way, nobody, asked for this. We asked for them to change their ways in the gaming industry.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
I don't wanna spend any more time on this subject. Long story short:
I prefer digital, a lot of you prefer physical, and so many people feel the need to get extremely defensive over something so little.
However, physical isn't gonna last forever, digital will soon be our only option. Nothing we can do about it. Nothing. Other than forget about physical and move on.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@Semudara
Were you seriously triggered by my comment? All I did was state my opinion on the matter, and state that although I understand why you guys like physical media, you can't avoid the future. I never called anyone foolish.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
Yeah, I think I double clicked them.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@freaksloan
The reason why I say digital is cheaperbis that if consoles were gigital only, with no optical media, we wouldn't have to pay extra for the disc drive in our consoles.
Not to mention that making a game available to download is obviously much cheaper than burning the games into discs. The only reason why companies make digital games the same price beacus they know they can make even more profit, and the consumer can't do anything about it.
Also, repeating "nope" isn't going to change my mind. That's a very weak debate strategy.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@PlywoodStick
The military thing is a good point. Do you remember the rumor about the nx having a optical and digital only model? I think that👌 would be helpful. I'd like to get a cheaper console in exchange of optical media.
As for the Xbox one, 2013 was way top early to drop optical media. WiFi speeds were still very slow in many places of the world, and that still stands today. But that's gonna be sorted out eventually, right? We won't need optical media 50 years from now.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
No, I wasn't replying twice. Nintendo Life keeps sending them twice. I don't know why
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
A lot of you are saying the same thing to my argument. I understand that you don't own digital games, but physicaledia is gonna die eventually. Nothing we can do about it.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@Sean_Aaron I know you can have both, but keeping physical makes things expensive manufacturing wise, and we have the pay for the optical media in our console. So it makes it more expensive for is as well.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@Sean_Aaron I know you can have both, but keeping physical makes things expensive manufacturing wise, and we have the pay for the optical media in our console. So it makes it more expensive for is as well.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
Thanks m8. And I was more so using the flying cars thing as an example, because that invention is mentioned a lot when talking about the future.
And while we are on the topic of it, I've heard that the first flying car should come in the year 2050. Doubt it, because the date for the flying car has been delayed many times. But let's hope it comes before we go to that place in the sky...or that place below, or nowhere, depending on your religious beliefs
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
Thanks m8. And I was more so using the flying cars thing as an example, because that invention is mentioned a lot when talking about the future.
And while we are on the topic of it, I've heard that the first flying car should come in the year 2050. Doubt it, because the date for the flying car has been delayed many times. But let's hope it comes before we go to that place in the sky...or that place below, or nowhere, depending on your religious beliefs
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@MasterS7000
I completely understand your concern. However, I think the benefits of digital are worth it IMO
And I can't respond to all of you, but thanks for the response guys 💖
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
Although I can't respond to all your replies to my original comment, I do wanna say thanks for the feedback.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@ThanosReXXX
I completely understand the internet problem, but my point on poor poor internet connections holding gaming back still stands. Not really the user's faults, more of an area problem like you said. But that's still am issue that stops gaming from hitting its full potential.
And ask yourself, with how fast and cheap internet is getting, do you really see gamers going out to wait in lines at game stores, as oppose to downloading games from the comfort of their home 100 years from now? Or even 50 years from now?
We may not live to see that day, but the days of collecting and trading physical media are limited.
I mean, you see the media talk about how azing and high tech the future is gonna be, and it doesn't seem right to imagine someone taking their flying car and traveling to a game store 😂
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@keresmatic
I totally understand those points, but with physical media on decline, and it being cheaper for comapanies for them to make everything digital as oppose to manufacturing discs, its gonna happen eventually. Sorry to say
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@NIN10DOXD
Fair points. Physical media won't die over night, but I don't see people going to game stores and waiting in lines rather than downloading them in the comfort of their own home 100 or even 50 years from now.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@FragRed I was referring to the companies. Not having to produce thousands of discs and cases for them can very profitable. That's not a pro consumer thing by any means, but companies think that way. Nothing we can do
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@InternetBowser
"I don't think It'll ever go digital"
Ever is a strong word. Do you really expect people 1000 years from now will be going to game stores? Internet speeds are getting faster and cheaper, and physical games are on decline. Physical music already died. So yes, it will happen. Sorry to say
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
@NinjaWaddleDee
I don't think that's necessary. Games will still last you a long time. And its gonna happen, just nobody knows when.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
I personally believe that Nintendo, as well as every other hardware gaming company, should go exclusively digital.
Its much cheaper and more efficient to download the games on one console, and if its a cross play game, use your Nintendo account to download it on your other console (portable/home).
I understand that not everyone can afford fast internet, but its my strong belief that that excuse is holding gaming back. Not everyone can afford to upgrade to a new console, but that doesn't stop developers.
Some people make less than minimum wage, and saving up for a console is like saving up for a car. Takes a while, or may never happen.
So many games nowadays are online based. Gaming, like social media, is becoming solely online. Its time to stop making excuses and go solely online.
No loss of cartridges/discs when misplaced, no damages from scratches and dust, none of that. Instead, saved in your system itself, and backed up on the cloud like Steam for when your storage device fails.
A lot of people get really defensive when it comes to this topic, and try their best to justify why they would rather physical media for their entertainment, for collecting/owning reasons. And someone who thinks otherwise gets insulting and inappropriate comments calling them names. Stupid, horrible, etc.
However, doesn't mater what I think. Just my opinion. You Stoll have the freedom of choice.
However, we all know gaming will go digital only. May not be today, tomorrow, day after that, next gen, next gen after that. It will happen eventually, and theres nothing we can do about it.