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The only other decent launch title aside from Zelda then.

Being a Nintendo fan coincides so much with being an Arsenal fan.

What would possess the management to not package the one title they've designed to showcase the strengths of the console's local co-op motion controls with the console, especially with the Switch's high price point in comparison to competitors (not even taking no bundled game into consideration).

Nintendo once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

An utterly anemic launch line-up aside from Zelda, and a lack of AAA 3rd-party support again.

Then there's the overpricing, pathetic plan for paid online and no mention of GameCube VC support.

Are Nintendo incapable of learning from their mistakes?

RIP Nintendo.

Because the Switch so badly needs a port of a 26-year old game...

The console is overpriced, and that's not even taking into account a micro SD card, and it looks like another drought of legitimate 3rd party support. Wii U redux?

Why so much coverage given to Arms either, unless it's a free title bundled with the console? The gameplay looks about as deep as a puddle.

Why wouldn't they cover the Virtual Console and GameCube support, or announce what Retro is working on? What are the launch titles? Bizarre and foolish, but that's Nintendo.

I really want the Switch to be successful, but the presentation really was a blow to my hopes.

@bolt05 Final Fantasy on the Switch? Are you joking?

@AlexOlney what a time to be alive!

It's a no-brainer solution to plugging game droughts on the system. The Switch is never going to have as extensive third-party support as the Xbox or PS4, so offering owners the chance to instead dip into the Gamecube or Wii's stellar game libraries instead is a must.

I don't know how you couldn't come to that conclusion.

The line-up of games, particularly third-party support, will make or break the system, not the perception of whether it's a home or portable console.

If it launches with a new 3D Mario, Smash & Mario Kart remasters and Gamecube VC available then I think that should lead to high enough sales to make third-party support feasible.

I consider its utility to be a big plus, but perhaps most of all it being the first gaming device to offer true portable co-op gaming is its biggest strength. The ability to play a game like Mario Kart with my wife on the train home, for example, is huge.

I was never as interested in the Wii U as I am with the Switch (can anyone honestly disagree with that?), but I still bought one as a Nintendo fan. I sold my Wii U after Nintendo's calamitous support of it and told myself I'd never be duped by them again. I find myself extremely interested in the capabilities of the Switch, however.

They'll fudge it. This is Nintendo.

Seems like far too sensible, popular and profitable a decision for Nintendo to go through with...

@Billsama "Looking forward to this one since I don't have a wii u like most of the world" lol

@B238ben You can download individual stages to play later when offline, but I don't think you can download the 100 Level Challenge for later in the same way.

I've not got a Wii U (like most people) so it's a buy for me.

I've only got a 3DS, no Wii U, so I'll be picking it up.

It's a shame that you can't search for specific courses but there well still be thousands to download from online which suits me fine.

Third party support drought, ahoy!

Gamecube > Wii U

It ain't even close.

Reminds you how awesome the Gamecube was. Sweet memories...

Day 1

If you could upload your creations for others to download and enjoy then it would be a Day 1 buy for me.

Where the RPGs at?

Aside from the FPS, it's the most popular genre out there (unless you were to lump all sports titles together).

It's truly awful.

Absolute shambles and a giant middle finger to Wii U owners. I wanted to trust Nintendo again after getting burned on the Wii but my mistake I guess. Sold the Wii after a few years for a 360 and never looked back and going to do the same now but get a PS4.

Looks awesome!

@DualWielding Not been on Xbox 360/One yet

This will also be the Afterbirth version which will be released on all systems simultaneously

Fantastic game with a wealth on content. Been hooked on it on my Vita

No Farming Simulator?! I call BS!

Pretty!

I'm definitely interested in The Swindle. Curve Digital have been great for the Wii U.

Sound the death knell

Stopped really caring about them after the Castlevania games on the DS

I was expecting at least 35

It's a Day 1 purchase for most of us anyway. Now just give us a damn date for it here in the States!

Day 1

Pikmin 3?

I'd be interested but BO2 was awful

Most excellent... DK:TF for me

No, thanks

This guy Whynne did not create Trollface himself - just another bottom-feeder making money off the work of others

5/10 seems pretty harsh

I'll be fuming if this is true. Cancel this and the Wii U loses 50% of it's retail RPG releases. I may considering getting a Playstation if true.

There are far more games I'm interested in than are o the X1 or PS4. X1 has nothing but Sunset Overdrive (which looks awful) and the PS4 has Infamous: Second Son.

The only things out right now which would interest me are FIFA and The Evil Within. The only upcoming game not bound for Wii U which I'd love is Persona 5. Conversely, I bet others wish they'd be getting SMTxFE and Xenoblade.

I only have Hyrule Warriors, Wind Waker, Nintendo Land and MK8 and that's more than enough for me atm. It's difficult to find time to play them all! There's at least ten games on top of that I'd love to have too.

DEM GRAPHICS

Indifference

Not much graphical difference if you ask me

I was a fan of the XCom reboot so this might work...

@bofis is right. Why would anyone be buying these with a new 3DS on the way?

Xbone has the worst launch in Japanese console history, even selling less than both 3DS models combined. Ouch.

I'll be getting along with Monster Hunter 4 and Xenoblade

Are people really going to be that fussed if it does come to the Wii U eventually? Surely an adaptation of Yellow or a new game in the vein of Colosseum or even Snap would sell better?