Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

Digital Solitude · 16-01-2017 05:01PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Not everyone, just me. Let's call a spade, a spade here.
I just don't see how i personally can justify buying it for 500eu on a console which does not have a single game I want. If they would launch q brand new monster hunter game on launch i would be in smyths or gamestop shouting: shut up and take my money.

It's my personal point of view, but if someone sees the game they really want to play and can afford to buy it, then please more power to them! I am haply for them!

Technically you do get 2 controllers in console for 330eu, but those only good for mini games. I don't really think you will be name to properly play splatoon with just two joy-cons. That arms game looks pretty cool, but again, to play it with friend you need that proper 90eu second set of joy cons.

Honestly I wasn't lumping you into that, Zelda doesn't interest you, so you won't buy it yet. That's pretty clear cut, logical and a reasonable assessment as to why you're not buying it.

There's people a few pages back doing basically what you quoted, no reasoning expect "I'll need the pro controller it'll be 500 quid"

Two sets of joycons is surely a better idea anyways?

I don't see why games won't work with 2 jon cons though? They're totally fully fleshed out half controllers, two together is a full controller

sligeach · 16-01-2017 05:01PM

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Was it confirmed if there are analog shoulder buttons on the controllers?

I read that they're not analog.

I'm sure they could easily have made the Wii U Pro controller compatible but they probably want more money for new peripherals or maybe they don't want any ties to the Wii brand. Still it's another misstep.

Danonino. · 16-01-2017 05:02PM

Just my opinion but if your buying a switch to play FIFA, don't.

MilesMorales1 · 16-01-2017 05:03PM

Danonino. wrote: »

Just my opinion but if your buying a switch to play FIFA, don't.

I don't disagree, but we should be getting a proper version of FIFA.

16-01-2017 05:11PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I don't disagree, but we should be getting a proper version of FIFA.

No chance IMO it will be a proper version. It will be a PS3/360 port which will probably have ultimate team so they can make loads of money but will be missing a few modes like pro clubs and the journey.

Danonino. · 16-01-2017 05:11PM

It's mid season, maybe FIFA 18 will arrive at a later date.

Corholio · 16-01-2017 05:17PM

It's unclear what sort of game FIFA will be on the Switch but I think it's worth saying that Peter Moore corrected Tom Phillips initial tweet by saying it was 'custom built'. Of course that doesn't outright deny anything and this is EA after all.

super_furry · 16-01-2017 05:18PM

Danonino. wrote: »

It's mid season, maybe FIFA 18 will arrive at a later date.

It won't. Launch FIFA will sell like crap because it's not proper FIFA and EA will point to those sales numbers and say there's no demand for a proper FIFA.

druss · 16-01-2017 05:18PM

sligeach wrote: »

http://www.t3.com/news/10-things-the-nintendo-switch-has-to-deliver

Agree with all of this.

Bring the old games, but leave the old hardware

One of the reasons why the messaging with the Wii U was so muddled and confusing was because the old Wii hardware still worked with the system.

This meant when Nintendo tired to advertise the new system and people saw controllers they already owned laying around the house, they assumed the Wii U was an addition to the system they already owned, not a entirely new one.

To avoid mixed messaging like this, Nintendo needs to cut the red tape of previous generations and start fresh.

sligeach wrote: »

I read that they're not analog.

I'm sure they could easily have made the Wii U Pro controller compatible but they probably want more money for new peripherals or maybe they don't want any ties to the Wii brand. Still it's another misstep.

BTW I only wanted my Wii U controller saved. Everything else could be thrown overboard.

I think I saw some discussion on Emily Rogers twitter which negatively compared the Switch Pro controller and that it wasn't any better than the standard job. In which case, I might as well cough up for that and the vague possibility of four-player. In case I ever have four friends.

sligeach · 16-01-2017 05:18PM

Danonino. wrote: »

Just my opinion but if your buying a switch to play FIFA, don't.

Just my opinion but if you're buying FIFA, don't.

Retr0gamer · 16-01-2017 05:23PM

super_furry wrote: »

It won't. Launch FIFA will sell like crap because it's not proper FIFA and EA will point to those sales numbers and say there's no demand for a proper FIFA.

I think if you are buying a Switch to play Western games you are making a big mistake. I'm hoping it's the next refuge for quirky Japanese games and JRPGs.

ShadowHearth · 16-01-2017 05:24PM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Honestly I wasn't lumping you into that, Zelda doesn't interest you, so you won't buy it yet. That's pretty clear cut, logical and a reasonable assessment as to why you're not buying it.

There's people a few pages back doing basically what you quoted, no reasoning expect "I'll need the pro controller it'll be 500 quid"

Two sets of joycons is surely a better idea anyways?

I don't see why games won't work with 2 jon cons though? They're totally fully fleshed out half controllers, two together is a full controller

Fair enough point.

Thing is, that splatoon will need two analog sticks, I can't see it work with one joy pad. And in arms game, they showed it, that each player have to have two joy-cons.
I agree on pro controller. That's why when I quoted price list I went for proper 2 joycons and dock. Its a proper controller, which can be used for 4 players on mini and smaller games.

Again, I know there are a lot of people who love zelda and they will buy it for it. I am happy for them. Its a shame there is nothing for me on on in now. I can't justify that price tag.

super_furry · 16-01-2017 05:34PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I think if you are buying a Switch to play Western games you are making a big mistake. I'm hoping it's the next refuge for quirky Japanese games and JRPGs.

As long as it doesn't end up like the Vita where all you ever get is badly translated visual novels and dodgy Neptunia games.

Danonino. · 16-01-2017 05:36PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I think if you are buying a Switch to play Western games you are making a big mistake. I'm hoping it's the next refuge for quirky Japanese games and JRPGs.

With the Vita now rolling around waiting to be put down I'm hoping developers port games over.

sligeach · 16-01-2017 05:40PM

I just checked my Gamestop account and it says I've no orders but I paid the €5 deposit for the Switch last week and they took it from my bank account. Has this happened to anyone else?

MilesMorales1 · 16-01-2017 05:41PM

sligeach wrote: »

I just checked my Gamestop account and it says I've no orders but I paid the €5 deposit for the Switch last week and they took it from my bank account. Has this happened to anyone else?

Did you do it in store?

sligeach · 16-01-2017 05:44PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Did you do it in store?

No I ordered online.

Somedaythefire · 16-01-2017 05:48PM

sligeach wrote: »

I just checked my Gamestop account and it says I've no orders but I paid the €5 deposit for the Switch last week and they took it from my bank account. Has this happened to anyone else?

ah this is the last thing I need. Might just pre-order on Smyths.

Edit: Mine says I've no orders but if I go into the specific "My orders" section I can see the Switch.

Star Lord · 16-01-2017 06:07PM

Somedaythefire wrote: »

Edit: Mine says I've no orders but if I go into the specific "My orders" section I can see the Switch.

^ Same with mine.

CiDeRmAn · 16-01-2017 06:14PM

I just did the highly sophisticated thing and walked into Smyth's and gave the guy €20.

MilesMorales1 · 16-01-2017 06:25PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I just did the highly sophisticated thing and walked into Smyth's and gave the guy €20.

I don't think symths lets you pay it off in little bits though.

wtlltw · 16-01-2017 06:28PM

super_furry wrote: »

It won't. Launch FIFA will sell like crap because it's not proper FIFA and EA will point to those sales numbers and say there's no demand for a proper FIFA.

But if they did release a proper FIFA I could see the appeal especially on the go. While I've only played it once, (that was enough to put me to sleep) BUT having spoken to the 'real' gamers this is the game to have!!! So imagine playing it competitively on the train or setting up a league on a lads weekend away.

They'll release the underpowered version and blame Nintendo lol

sligeach · 16-01-2017 06:41PM

Somedaythefire wrote: »

ah this is the last thing I need. Might just pre-order on Smyths.

Edit: Mine says I've no orders but if I go into the specific "My orders" section I can see the Switch.

Their website is terrible. Is there a link I can type to get to the "My Orders" section?

sligeach · 16-01-2017 06:43PM

wtlltw wrote: »

But if they did release a proper FIFA I could see the appeal especially on the go. While I've only played it once, (that was enough to put me to sleep) BUT having spoken to the 'real' gamers this is the game to have!!! So imagine playing it competitively on the train or setting up a league on a lads weekend away.

They'll release the underpowered version and blame Nintendo lol

They should use the aiming mechanics from ARMS for shooting in FIFA. Let's see.

OwaynOTT · 16-01-2017 06:45PM

sligeach wrote: »

Their website is terrible. Is there a link I can type to get to the "My Orders" section?

Customer services should bring you to it and I agree it's horrendous.

Danonino. · 16-01-2017 06:47PM

sligeach wrote: »

They should use the aiming mechanics from ARMS for shooting in FIFA. Let's see.

Yeah like the wiimote controls in pro evo, they were fantastic, not rubbish at all and led to a new way of playing.

*Gets sick

Somedaythefire · 16-01-2017 07:02PM

I actually just rang up Henry St there and asked about my click and collect order. Yer man says they've been cancelling online orders because there's a directive to take 50 yoyo's on order and the click and collect is only a fiver. He told me to head in and I can top the pre order up to 50 no problem.

sligeach · 16-01-2017 07:03PM

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Customer services should bring you to it and I agree it's horrendous.

Thank you. That got me there.

MilesMorales1 · 16-01-2017 07:12PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fH_wl8ceAg

sligeach · 16-01-2017 07:24PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fH_wl8ceAg

I already know how this is going to go. I posted his recent thoughts on the Wii U VC in the "Virtual Console, WiiWare, eShop and DSiWare Releases" thread. I expect plenty of colourful language and probably to agree with everything he says.

Edit: Just finished watching it and agreed with everything except having a pop at Super Mario Odyssey and its comparison to Sonic 06. It's hugely frustrating watch them make so many poor decisions.

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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