Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

Corholio · 20-10-2016 03:33PM

Who saw Skyrim in a Nintendo console launch video coming? :pac:

Gunmonkey · 20-10-2016 03:35PM

Mr E wrote: »

They've DEFINITELY got the Third Parties on board too. If they launch with a big lineup (20+ games), they won't be able to stock shelves fast enough.

Yeah was kinda shocked to see From Software and EA there, can only hope seeing them and Activision will mean the Switch gets the comparable games that PS4 and Xbone do.

And what will Atlus bring to the table?
-#FE port, or the rumoured sequel?
-The next mainline SMT game (SMT5), as there might not be another Ninty Portable after this so its the natural progression point.
-Persona 5?

Corholio · 20-10-2016 03:35PM

These launch lists of developers can end up being quite misleading so won't take too much notice of that as of yet. But hey Skyrim is a pretty good surprise and start.

20-10-2016 03:36PM

There's a chance for Nintendo here. Plenty have held off on PS4/XB1 so far and wouldn't mind holding off again if it's powerful enough and has the support from developers.

stesaurus · 20-10-2016 03:36PM

Why is this not up on Amazon for pre-order already???? Goddamn it's been over 30 minutes since the reveal

Star Lord · 20-10-2016 03:37PM

Gunmonkey wrote: »

Yeah was kinda shocked to see From Software and EA there, can only hope seeing them and Activision will mean the Switch gets the comparable games that PS4 and Xbone do.

And what will Atlus bring to the table?
-#FE port, or the rumoured sequel?
-The next mainline SMT game (SMT5), as there might not be another Ninty Portable after this so its the natural progression point.
-Persona 5?

New Trauma Centre game?

brevity · 20-10-2016 03:42PM

It's like a fan made concept video from 2005.

"They'll never be able to make that work properly"

Looks great. I want one.

RedXIV · 20-10-2016 03:42PM

Deleted User wrote: »

There's a chance for Nintendo here. Plenty have held off on PS4/XB1 so far and wouldn't mind holding off again if it's powerful enough and has the support from developers.

It's not going to be a powerhouse, size-wise we should be able to determine that already, but if we get a seamless experience of moving from console to handheld and it plays games, I'm happy!

New toys!!

Gunmonkey · 20-10-2016 03:45PM

Star Lord wrote: »

New Trauma Centre game?

I would take a EU port of Trauma Team, I still get pissed we never got it as people hail it as one of the high points of the series :mad:

iamtony · 20-10-2016 03:45PM

RedXIV wrote: »

It's not going to be a powerhouse, size-wise we should be able to determine that already, but if we get a seamless experience of moving from console to handheld and it plays games, I'm happy!

New toys!!

Yeah reggie was right it's not all about the power.

stesaurus · 20-10-2016 03:46PM

MODS, Any chance we can split the thread between speculation and reveal? It would be nice to have all the details on the first page or maybe wait until we have the full list of specs?

Digital Solitude · 20-10-2016 03:47PM

Do we think the handheld does the processing or its streamed over like the Vita cross play.

And does this spell the end of the DS line?

Mr E · 20-10-2016 03:47PM

s.welstead wrote: »

Why is this not up on Amazon for pre-order already???? Goddamn it's been over 30 minutes since the reveal

The guys on amazon.com are on the ball.

(No pre-order link yet though)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LTHP2ZK/

Corholio · 20-10-2016 03:49PM

I also found it interesting that no kids playing it were shown in the trailer at all, and even the Mario footage was very brief. The 3 minutes was definitely aimed towards a more mature audience.

20-10-2016 03:50PM

Mr E wrote: »

They've DEFINITELY got the Third Parties on board too. If they launch with a big lineup (20+ games), they won't be able to stock shelves fast enough.

Where is the evidence of this? Unless I missed it.
No mention of the system specs either. I can't imagine it's very powerful given that it's essentially a mobile piece of hardware.
Must be the only one who thinks meh so far

kunst nugget · 20-10-2016 03:53PM

Corholio wrote: »

I also found it interesting that no kids playing it were shown in the trailer at all, and even the Mario footage was very brief. The 3 minutes was definitely aimed towards a more mature audience.

For me though, a lot the applications would be more suited for children. Using the side controllers to play 2 player and sticking the screen on the back of the head rests.

Guy Incognito · 20-10-2016 03:53PM

Does anyone else think one of the reasons they've revealed this right now just before the Red Dead 2 video and details is because it's going to be on the Switch and they didn't want Rockstar getting the jump on them?

kunst nugget · 20-10-2016 03:54PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Where is the evidence of this? Unless I missed it.
No mention of the system specs either. I can't imagine it's very powerful given that it's essentially a mobile piece of hardware.
Must be the only one who thinks meh so far

I'd be with you.

CiDeRmAn · 20-10-2016 03:56PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Where is the evidence of this? Unless I missed it.
No mention of the system specs either. I can't imagine it's very powerful given that it's essentially a mobile piece of hardware.
Must be the only one who thinks meh so far

Check a few pages ago on this thread, you'll find an extremely comprehensive list of 3rd party developers.

Delighted to see EA back on board with Nintendo.

Banjo · 20-10-2016 03:56PM

The good news is that you can order Nintendo Switch on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Switch-wiring-TOOGOO-Button-Nintendo/dp/B01KZ9U92Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1476975254&sr=8-5&keywords=Nintendo+switch

Assuming you have issues with your left or right shoulder button on your DS Lite. Am I in the right thread?

Star Lord · 20-10-2016 03:56PM

kunst nugget wrote: »

For me though, a lot the applications would be more suited for children. Using the side controllers to play 2 player and sticking the screen on the back of the head rests.

Spoken like someone that's never enjoyed local multiplayer. Obviously it wouldn't suit for all games, like where you'd need dual analogue, but there are other controllers for that.

Banjo · 20-10-2016 03:56PM

I'm not editing a double post because there's no delete button on mobile. I'm...uh....predicting we'll get confirmation of touch screen functionality from a trusted insider shortly. HEED MY WORDS!

kunst nugget · 20-10-2016 04:00PM

Star Lord wrote: »

Spoken like someone that's never enjoyed local multiplayer. Obviously it wouldn't suit for all games, like where you'd need dual analogue, but there are other controllers for that.

Yes, I never once in my entire life enjoyed local multiplayer… :rolleyes:

At my age and with hands like shovels, trying to play multiplayer on a control smaller than the size of a credit card and looking at a 7" screen would not be my idea of fun. at all.

Corholio · 20-10-2016 04:00PM

kunst nugget wrote: »

For me though, a lot the applications would be more suited for children. Using the side controllers to play 2 player and sticking the screen on the back of the head rests.

The point thought was that it was aimed towards the mature audience, presentations, videos etc in the past have been quite the opposite quite a lot of the time. We'll see how the actual use of the hardware works out.

Digital Solitude · 20-10-2016 04:00PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Where is the evidence of this? Unless I missed it.
No mention of the system specs either. I can't imagine it's very powerful given that it's essentially a mobile piece of hardware.
Must be the only one who thinks meh so far

Not all about the power and graphics, wouldn't full gameplay on the go mean more to you than Links ass being a little shinier

CiDeRmAn · 20-10-2016 04:01PM

The console seems better than I expected.
The lineup was definitely aimed at existing PS4/XB1 owners.
Until we get a look at game performance we won't be properly able to judge, particularly where multiplatform titles are concerned.
The list of 3rd parties is simply beyond promising.
It seems that, in one go, they have bottled what is best about home gaming and on the go too.

I have a suspicion that people like me with a physical library of WiiU titles is going to out of luck when it comes to backwards compatibility, and only those downloaded from the eShop will be available.

And, if you can't see what's great about that Nintendo Switch teaser, then you probably haven't watched it properly, as there is more innovation in that short film than the PS4 and XB1 combined.

Star Lord · 20-10-2016 04:04PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

I can't imagine it's very powerful given that it's essentially a mobile piece of hardware.

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch/

It's a custom NVIDIA Tegra processor, so should be plenty capable.

20-10-2016 04:04PM

RedXIV wrote: »

It's not going to be a powerhouse, size-wise we should be able to determine that already, but if we get a seamless experience of moving from console to handheld and it plays games, I'm happy!

New toys!!

Doesn't need to be a powerhouse but without developer support and decent (3 years ago) power it'll be a failure.

super_furry · 20-10-2016 04:06PM

Just realised that there was no indication if the screen is a touch-screen or not.

Lu Tze · 20-10-2016 04:06PM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Do we think the handheld does the processing or its streamed over like the Vita cross play.

And does this spell the end of the DS line?

It does the processing alright, it might be a case that it downclocks when on the go (with the lower resolution) and cycles up again when docked connected to the TV, with a power supply available. Still all speculation at this stage

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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