Developers are considering the Switch right now means they haven't even started developing, so it'll be 2 years minimum before we see most 3rd party games getting released simultaneously.
I will wait for Nintendo's official quarterly reports before passing judgement. Anything under 1M a month global is disappointing though. I'm expecting them to report 3-5M for the quarter.
Metacritic score is disappointing to be honest, but after playing the demo, I'm totally sold on this game! There are many 90+ rated games I didn't enjoy, while there are 60~70 rated games that I absolutely fell in love with. So, don't trust the review scores out there.
@R4z0rGr1nd3r Everyone is underestimating the appeal of a powerful portable gaming machine like the Switch. There is a law of diminishing returns for everything, and graphics power past Xbox 360 / PS3 is not all that visible to the average gamer. But having BOTW/MK8 type games on the go is a dream come true for me.
@Caryslan Yep, especially when you consider it as a portable. If Nintendo 3DS/2DS still has momentum with those graphics, imagine how long of a lifecycle the Switch will have.
Isn't interesting that PS4 had nonstop AAA exclusives from January - March like it never has? Almost as if they were preparing for the Switch. Also, there were ridiculous PS4 bundle discounts (example: PS4 + UC4 + Controller = $250).
@Captain_Gonru The developers don't have the best track record so I am skeptical as well. I'm a huge basketball fan, so I am really hoping this game is good. As long as the Metacritic score is 70+ I'll get it.
To anyone that wanted to purchase the packs separately;
What makes you think they would be priced equally at $10 each? I'd say 90% of the content will be on the 2nd DLC. Also, the first DLC content has exceeded my expectations and it will give me reason to go for 100% completion.
@TbobB Yeah bro, screw all the bad reviews of Wii Sports, that game was non stop fun for years and it was the main reason the Wii became the best selling Nintendo home console.
Getting rid of TV capability is key in making the Switch smaller, because the fan would have to go as well. It will probably use a substantially underclocked X2 chip to achieve this fan less design in my opinion. Remember, corners have to be cut to make this affordable and small at the same.
7.2 million only??? That analysts needs to be fired. It already sold 2.4 in its first month! The holiday season + steady stream of games already announced practically guarantees 10m+ at this point. There is no way an open world Mario game doesn't sell this system. Also, if Pokémon Stars is released this year, the Switch won't be in stock anywhere until the March of 2018.
If there is any game that needs to be pushed with a bundle it should be ARMS, it's a new IP, they have new joy cons to match, and it technically is the first exclusive AAA tittle for the Switch. So, they can't afford for it to fail.
@CRhodes Thanks for the info. From what you are saying the Switch version may be headed down the same path as the other console versions. Guess it's PC or nothing for this one.
I just did a quick metacritic search on the original PayDay 2 for PC, and it isn't rated very high (around low 70s). Hope it isn't one of those lazy ports. I already feel a bit burned by my Lego City Undercover purchase, which in my opinion is the definition of a lazy port. Even the cartridge box was pathetic, with no artwork inside, and misprints on the outside like the 13GB download warning.
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Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Gets Expansion Pass and Surprise Breath of the Wild Crossover
Let’s see what we get as a whole new story with Zelda first.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct Coming November 7th
@JHDK Same, I hope the story doesn’t feel incomplete because it’s the first game in the series that I will play.
Re: DOOM
So glad this is coming out this holiday season vs sometime next year.
Re: PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases
Developers are considering the Switch right now means they haven't even started developing, so it'll be 2 years minimum before we see most 3rd party games getting released simultaneously.
Re: Switch Stock Shortages Cost Nintendo First Place In May's NPD Hardware Charts
I will wait for Nintendo's official quarterly reports before passing judgement. Anything under 1M a month global is disappointing though. I'm expecting them to report 3-5M for the quarter.
Re: Talking Point: What Social Media Told Us About Nintendo at E3 2017
My only disappointment is the absence of the virtual console. This is the perfect time to revisit the classics while there isn't many games to play.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
Microsoft unveiled a black box, Sony didn't even try, so I think Nintendo won by default with a solid effort.
Re: Review: ARMS (Switch)
Metacritic score is disappointing to be honest, but after playing the demo, I'm totally sold on this game! There are many 90+ rated games I didn't enjoy, while there are 60~70 rated games that I absolutely fell in love with. So, don't trust the review scores out there.
Re: Nintendo In Competition With Apple for In-Demand Switch Parts
As I've been saying, the Switch may be out selling the iPad.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
@gatorboi352 This will sell millions of extra Switches, which ultimately means more third party support for you to choose from, so it's a win win!
Re: Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
Nintendo better double production again. Maybe the Switch may do Wii numbers indeed!
Re: Review: Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
@ValhallaOutcast Oops, yeah I just saw that.
Re: Review: Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
I'm buying this game, sometimes review scores are over obsessed with how much the game costs.
Re: Retrospective: The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
Here is some fun facts about Nintendo as an innovative tech company:
Nintendo DS is the most successful touchscreen device prior to the iPhone.
The 3DS is the most successful 3D device ever by a landslide.
The Wii is the most successful motion control device ever (far more successful than any VR or AR).
The Switch is the hottest tablet in tech right now, on pace to outsell the iPad if Apple doesn't get it together.
Re: Nintendo Reveals ARMS' Single Player Mode, Grand Prix
That Wii Boxing Deluxe game for $60 bucks is looking pretty good eh? 😉👍
Re: Poll: Nintendo is Keen on 'Social Competitive Gaming' on Switch - Are You Game?
@FGPackers yep nothing against Splatoon 2, it's a day 1 purchase as well for me.
Re: Poll: Nintendo is Keen on 'Social Competitive Gaming' on Switch - Are You Game?
@FGPackers I am more excited about ARMS than Splatoon 2 tbh.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's E3 2017 Plans?
@Evenmoresteven I believe there will be 1-2 system sellers announced for the fall, but the rest will be 2018 tittles.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th May (North America)
@crazyj2312 I thought I was the only one lol.
Re: Deals: Get Ready For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition With This Lovely Merch
It still says the game is coming soon for me.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
@R4z0rGr1nd3r Everyone is underestimating the appeal of a powerful portable gaming machine like the Switch. There is a law of diminishing returns for everything, and graphics power past Xbox 360 / PS3 is not all that visible to the average gamer. But having BOTW/MK8 type games on the go is a dream come true for me.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
@Caryslan Yep, especially when you consider it as a portable. If Nintendo 3DS/2DS still has momentum with those graphics, imagine how long of a lifecycle the Switch will have.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
Isn't interesting that PS4 had nonstop AAA exclusives from January - March like it never has? Almost as if they were preparing for the Switch. Also, there were ridiculous PS4 bundle discounts (example: PS4 + UC4 + Controller = $250).
Re: Nvidia CEO Hails Nintendo Switch As "A Home Run", Is Open To Working On Other Consoles
Lol, Switch may outsell the iPad going forward. Just some food for thought.
Re: Review: NBA Playgrounds (Switch eShop)
Ugh... I really wanted this game to be good. Too bad.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th May (North America)
@Captain_Gonru The developers don't have the best track record so I am skeptical as well. I'm a huge basketball fan, so I am really hoping this game is good. As long as the Metacritic score is 70+ I'll get it.
Re: NBA Playgrounds Is Slam Dunking The Switch eShop Next Week
I really hope this game is good.
Re: Reggie Explains the Reasoning Behind the New 2DS XL
@DanteSolablood $149 is just a starting point. They will eventually sell the system for $99. They probably can never sell the 3DS XL for that much.
Re: My Nintendo Beefs Up With Street Fighter Discounts in North America and Europe
I want Switch Rewards. It's my only Nintendo console currently.
Re: Nintendo Reveals "The Master Trials", the First DLC Pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
To anyone that wanted to purchase the packs separately;
What makes you think they would be priced equally at $10 each? I'd say 90% of the content will be on the 2nd DLC. Also, the first DLC content has exceeded my expectations and it will give me reason to go for 100% completion.
Re: Rainway App Promises 60fps Streaming Of PC Games To Consoles Like The Nintendo Switch
Nintendo would do this themselves if they are ever going to do it.
Re: NPD Results Highlight Record-Breaking Nintendo Switch Launch
Ghost Recon at #1? Mass Effect @3? Those games are "meh" at best.
Re: ESA Publication Lists Pokémon Sun and Moon Among Best Selling Games of 2016
@GrailUK calm before the storm
Re: Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red and Green Nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
@TbobB Yeah bro, screw all the bad reviews of Wii Sports, that game was non stop fun for years and it was the main reason the Wii became the best selling Nintendo home console.
Re: The Switch Mini Isn't Real Yet, But These Mock-Ups Sure Are Convincing
Getting rid of TV capability is key in making the Switch smaller, because the fan would have to go as well. It will probably use a substantially underclocked X2 chip to achieve this fan less design in my opinion. Remember, corners have to be cut to make this affordable and small at the same.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
@joealejos Sure, as long as they make that many.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
@Gridatttack I think the Switch will get every major franchise twice because Nintendo has all their eggs in one basket.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
7.2 million only??? That analysts needs to be fired. It already sold 2.4 in its first month! The holiday season + steady stream of games already announced practically guarantees 10m+ at this point. There is no way an open world Mario game doesn't sell this system. Also, if Pokémon Stars is released this year, the Switch won't be in stock anywhere until the March of 2018.
Re: The FAST RMX Update Has Almost Crossed the Finish Line
They were smart to have this game out well before mk8, unlike redout which will probably get overlooked now.
Re: The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Bundle Isn't Fake, But Is Exclusive to Russia
If there is any game that needs to be pushed with a bundle it should be ARMS, it's a new IP, they have new joy cons to match, and it technically is the first exclusive AAA tittle for the Switch. So, they can't afford for it to fail.
Re: Payday 2 Announced For Nintendo Switch
@CRhodes Thanks for the info. From what you are saying the Switch version may be headed down the same path as the other console versions. Guess it's PC or nothing for this one.
Re: Nintendo Shows Off 2D Gameplay Footage From Sonic Forces
Sonic Mania = Day 1 purchase, Sonic Forces though may be another story. Hope my intuition is wrong and both games are home runs.
Re: Payday 2 Announced For Nintendo Switch
I just did a quick metacritic search on the original PayDay 2 for PC, and it isn't rated very high (around low 70s). Hope it isn't one of those lazy ports. I already feel a bit burned by my Lego City Undercover purchase, which in my opinion is the definition of a lazy port. Even the cartridge box was pathetic, with no artwork inside, and misprints on the outside like the 13GB download warning.
Re: Splatoon 2 Splats on Switch on 21st July
@cfgk24 Oh yeah, I feel so stupid now lol
Re: Splatoon 2 Splats on Switch on 21st July
After July 21st, I will have vitamin D deficiency from staying in doors all day lol.
Re: These Neon Yellow Joy-Con Will Go Perfectly With ARMS
Not my cup of tea, I'm good with my grey joy cons.
Re: ARMS Punches Its Way Onto Switch On 16th June
ARMS is later than I expected, but splatoon 2 is sooner, but most importantly they both look great. I'll pickup both.