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Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

Tipsy McSwagger

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-next-console-is-code-named-the-nintendo-nx-1691867268

"As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business", Iwata adds, "let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand new concept under the development codename 'NX'."

And...that's it. Iwata says Nintendo will share more information about the new hardware "next year".

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Gunmonkey

At most, keep an eye out for their in store leaflets. Sometimes they list stuff thats been added or coming to the stores rather than update their catalogue.

Also, may put this here:

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/819963941422059521

Fire Emblem Direct coming 18th January. No idea on content, we have had no hints at a future FE game outside of the mobile game.

McLoughlin

nairy hipples wrote: »

Just a query-are Argos going to be stockists of Switch? Can't find mention of it on their website...

Argos won't list it till it's on sale

RobbingBandit

You won't find info on Argos they don't do preorders or the likes in Ireland.

nairy hipples

Just a query-are Argos going to be stockists of Switch? Can't find mention of it on their website...

RobbingBandit

Persona 5 for Switch would sell like crazy, make it be so SMT.

ERG89

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

No they don't. Firstly they don't need to compete because their IP wins every time, secondly they haven't been in open competition with a console manufacturer since GameCube. They left behind the hardcore gamer and moved into family gaming time.

It's hard to know who they targeted in the initial trailer there was a total absence of kids or family but those joy cons are ideal for 5-10 year old hands. Nintendo are a business so of course they want to be successful & the WiiU was a disaster compared to a juggernaut predecessor which was lightning in a bottle & unlikely to be repeated. Hardcore gamers are their main audience audience they stood by them with the WiiU, they were the ones buying NES Classics for their family to enjoy. I can't see them getting back the family audience like they had on Wii as they now play on their phones, tablets or have moved on.
I think you saw them try to garner it with 1,2 Switch & ARMS but I didn't see anything bar Mario kart maybe.... to suggest it will. The parents buying this for their family will always see it as a console.
It's a tough sell when you can get a PS4 or one much cheaper come March, the base systems will probably get a price cut this year too. The games cost the same, the switch's built in memory is embarrassing compared to even a 500GB model & the extra controllers (important for local multiplayer) are just too expensive as well. I'm tempted to get one but I'm not rushing out to order it. If you don't get Zelda at launch its grim.

764dak

I hope Square releases Project Octopath Traveler on PC and mobile.

Pac1Man

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

No they don't. Firstly they don't need to compete because their IP wins every time, secondly they haven't been in open competition with a console manufacturer since GameCube. They left behind the hardcore gamer and moved into family gaming time.

Yes they do. They compete in the same market as Sony and MS. Their approach is beside the point. Their pricing of the Switch further enforces that.

Their IPs clearly don't give them an edge, as the Wii U showed.

johnpatrick81

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Might be on my own here, but I've got most of my favourite SNES & NES games on Wii & WiiU. Don't need them again.

Just gimme Zelda. I really do need that.

I don't think that's the point. PS membership gives access to full recent games, and unlimited.

It's all personal perspective, but yeah, very very disappointed with the reveal. I'll gladly sit it out til at least next year. May just stick with the Wii U and get a PS4. Mobile gaming doesn't do anything for me but the portability around the house with the WiiU is perfect.

Retr0gamer

The Switch really needs to take the place of the 3DS because if it tires to compete with the PS4 and One it's going to get hammered. As it stands I don't see the Switch carving out a niche for itself the way the Wii did. If it becomes the 3DS successor and gets pokemon on there it has the entire handheld sector to itself.

Even then mobile has taken a massive chunk out of that market which is why they really need Pokémon on there and quick to grab that handheld audience.

Atari Jaguar

Pac1Man wrote: »

Of course they compete. They manufacture video games!

They didn't release the Wii U with the hope that it would be everyone's favourite second console.

This idea that Nintendo don't care about the rivals is a bit ludicrous.

No they don't. Firstly they don't need to compete because their IP wins every time, secondly they haven't been in open competition with a console manufacturer since GameCube. They left behind the hardcore gamer and moved into family gaming time.

Ol' Donie

ShaneU wrote: »

If true, this really is pathetic from Nintendo

https://twitter.com/JimSterling/status/819959915821367296

Might be on my own here, but I've got most of my favourite SNES & NES games on Wii & WiiU. Don't need them again.

Just gimme Zelda. I really do need that.

super_furry

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

Nintendo doesn't compete with anyone. If they wanted to be competitive the Wii U would've launched more or less the same power as PS4 or Xbox One, they didn't, because they don't care.

And, as much as I hate to say it, the sales results of the Wii U bear that out. Like it or not, Nintendo are in competition with both the PS4 and Xbox One and when most people go to buy a console they're going to go for one of that three.

Now there are edge cases, like most people here I guess who will just buy everything (as much as I'm disappointed by the Switch launch line-up, I still have it pre-ordered with Amazon). But that small cohort of consumers wasn't enough to make the Wii U a success and Nintendo need to attract a wider audience.

Pac1Man

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

Nintendo doesn't compete with anyone. If they wanted to be competitive the Wii U would've launched more or less the same power as PS4 or Xbox One, they didn't, because they don't care.

Of course they compete. They manufacture video games!

They didn't release the Wii U with the hope that it would be everyone's favourite second console.

This idea that Nintendo don't care about the rivals is a bit ludicrous.

Atari Jaguar

super_furry wrote: »

Yeah but when the PS4 launched it was competing with the Xbox One which was in a similar position. Now the Switch is going head to head with both of those consoles and two years of games and price drops.

Nintendo doesn't compete with anyone. If they wanted to be competitive the Wii U would've launched more or less the same power as PS4 or Xbox One, they didn't, because they don't care.

Atari Jaguar

They way some of ye go on :rolleyes: if you're so strapped for cash that you can afford 330 and then 60 quid for a game, perhaps gaming isn't the hobby for you? I can see a thing wrong with the price, they kept it under 400, excepting 250 is just ludicrous.

[Deleted User]

A milking game in 1,2 switch.

Jesus.

RobbingBandit

ERG89 wrote: »

European carry all?

Ooooh tres fabulous

super_furry

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

And? You don't get a game with the PS4 when it launched for €400.

Yeah but when the PS4 launched it was competing with the Xbox One which was in a similar position. Now the Switch is going head to head with both of those consoles and two years of games and price drops.

ERG89

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Fake Paul's Boutique strapless bag will look fabulous.

European carry all?

RobbingBandit

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Gonna need a carry case for portability, that's like 15-20 quid.

Fake Paul's Boutique strapless bag will look fabulous.

super_furry

ERG89 wrote: »

Any word on gamecube games & if the skyrim port is the updated version?

No to both but you'd imagine that Skyrim will at least have all the DLC even if it doesn't look as good as the updated console versions.

MilesMorales1

Gonna need a carry case for portability, that's like 15-20 quid.

RobbingBandit

You do now which could sway some people towards either a PS4 or Xbone

Atari Jaguar

RobbingBandit wrote: »

No games with it for €330, Smyths said Zelda is €65 so €395 with one game throw another €65 for the pro controller and that's €460. That is a lot of dough in the first week of March. I preordered mine at 12pm Today.

And? You don't get a game with the PS4 when it launched for €400.

MilesMorales1

ERG89 wrote: »

Any word on gamecube games & if the skyrim port is the updated version?

Nope. Treehouse is wrapping up with 1-2 Switch.

Atari Jaguar

Lord Spence wrote: »

Well when your in a house with two consoles it makes sense, plus digtal sales are soaring because of it which stops companies like gamestop selling 2nd hand games and taking from the industry, so I would think games company like game sharing off the record hence why its possible in the first place.

Oh please give that bull**** a grave to live in :rolleyes: used games hurt the industry my fcuking arse do they.

Big bad GameStop trying to hurt the games industry. If they could make a decent profit off new games they wouldn't bother selling used, but don't spin me the ****e that the companies keeping 90% of a sale are hurting for money, you should stop reading PR spindle

RobbingBandit

Pac1Man wrote: »

I use a bedpan.

Back to chasing ghosts there fella.

ERG89

Any word on gamecube games & if the skyrim port is the updated version?

Digital Solitude

Lord Spence wrote: »

Well when your in a house with two consoles it makes sense, plus digtal sales are soaring because of it which stops companies like gamestop selling 2nd hand games and taking from the industry, so I would think games company like game sharing off the record hence why its possible in the first place.

Point is, Sony, MS or Steam don't do this either, it would be ludicrously expensive