Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

sligeach · 24-01-2017 12:52AM

Corholio wrote: »

Didn't you buy some?

People like to collect them and/or use them. Does it really need constant reminding that you think they are 'evil'? They are a pretty harmless product and won't affect anyone who don't buy them, or at least shouldn't. I'm not even getting onto ya about it but it's just some people like them, of all the things that Nintendo do wrong or 'force' people to, these aren't one of them.

I own quite a few. Though most weren't bought specifically for them. I only had 1 moment of direct weakness where I bought 3 of them from Amiami in a deal that didn't work out as well as I thought it would. Then there are others like Luigi, who came free with another disappointment, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Yoshi was aquired from the bundle(Yoshi's Woolly World, amazing game. Don't own it? What's wrong with you? Buy it, now!), 2 Wolf Link's from Twilight Princess HD bundles. I think there's more I own, but can't remember.

There should be a daily reminding of what they are. I've been extremely restrained in my opinion of them.

Digital Solitude · 24-01-2017 12:54AM

They're nice figurines that use NFC technology? They're totally optional, given most of what they unlock is crap anyways they're already better than cosmetic DLC, and NFC is pretty damn cheap to implement

Corholio · 24-01-2017 12:55AM

sligeach wrote: »

There should be a daily reminding of what they are. I've been extremely restrained in my opinion of them.

Despite certain opinion differences I always like your humour :pac:

Although here is fine, but I don't understand doing it in the Amiibo thread. Me and you both aren't fans of Pokemon but if I was a Pokemon fan I'd be pretty annoyed if you were going into a Pokemon thread saying how awful etc it is.

sligeach · 24-01-2017 02:28AM

https://twitter.com/Dystify/status/823623094266953728

First time also that I've seen the touchscreen being used.

Danonino. · 24-01-2017 02:41AM

Rumour has it that the joycons have digital triggers and the pro controller has... Also digital triggers.

Lame.

Outside of racing Sims there isn't much use for em but I'm a bit miffed over it all the same.

DARK-KNIGHT · 24-01-2017 02:59AM

zelda looks insanely good cannot wait for march 3rd

DARK-KNIGHT · 24-01-2017 03:01AM

sligeach wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Dystify/status/823623094266953728

First time also that I've seen the touchscreen being used.

loving it

DARK-KNIGHT · 24-01-2017 03:04AM

Danonino. wrote: »

Rumour has it that the joycons have digital triggers and the pro controller has... Also digital triggers.

Lame.

Outside of racing Sims there isn't much use for em but I'm a bit miffed over it all the same.

mariokart is the main racer we will see. no need for them imo if it keeps prices down no harm

sligeach · 24-01-2017 07:24AM

The Switch has been reduced in price on Amazon France, it's down to €314 and Zelda: BOTW too has been reduced to €65. Let's see if Amazon UK or other more local retailers follow suit. It could just be that Amazon France are struggling to get through their allotment.

https://www.amazon.fr/Console-Nintendo-Switch-paire-Joy-Con/dp/B01M6ZGICT

https://www.amazon.fr/Legend-Zelda-Breath-Wild/dp/B01MUAFFPA

Amazon Spain have both console SKU's for €319.

Star Lord · 24-01-2017 09:10AM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

mariokart is the main racer we will see. no need for them imo if it keeps prices down no harm

It may mean no GameCube virtual console, as the GameCube had analogue triggers, and made great use of them in some of its best games, like Super Mario Sunshine, Rogue Squadron 2/3 (including the click at the end of the analogue travel)

sligeach · 24-01-2017 09:16AM

Nintendo love flogging peripherals. Wouldn't be completely surprised to see something like this to make the Gamecube games fully playable on Switch. Not to mention making new games like an F-Zero possible.

CiDeRmAn · 24-01-2017 10:07AM

As a result of the Japanese Nintendo store crashing due to people looking to preorder the Switch, an error message was displayed, featuring a Godzilla character threatening Kyoto.
http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14359964/nintendo-switch-my-nintendo-store-meme
Nicknamed Nin-zilla it has sparked a wave of fan art and even a mini game
http://www.mokosoft.com/game/
It works fine on my phone at least, reminiscent of the error message game on Chrome

super_furry · 24-01-2017 01:31PM

It would make absolutely zero sense if they don’t add in Gamecube Virtual Console, so knowing Nintendo, they probably won’t. The hardware is capable – I have a Nvidia Shield TV – which runs on a less powerful version of the Tegra chipset and it emulates Gamecube games in a playable state.

With minimum effort they could drastically expand their game library and help to keep interest in older franchises alive.

Grayditch · 24-01-2017 01:43PM

super_furry wrote: »

It would make absolutely zero sense if they don’t

A lot of sentences regarding Nintendo start this way.

sligeach · 24-01-2017 02:37PM

‘Pokémon’ In 2017 Nintendo Switch Games Lineup Will Be “Cool” And “Predictable” Say Insiders

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-2017-nintendo-switch-games-lineup-will-be-cool-and-predictable-say-insiders-568907

angryIreGamer · 24-01-2017 02:38PM

sligeach wrote: »

‘Pokémon’ In 2017 Nintendo Switch Games Lineup Will Be “Cool” And “Predictable” Say Insiders

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-2017-nintendo-switch-games-lineup-will-be-cool-and-predictable-say-insiders-568907

Cool AND Predictable! my favorite combination!

druss · 24-01-2017 02:40PM

sligeach wrote: »

‘Pokémon’ In 2017 Nintendo Switch Games Lineup Will Be “Cool” And “Predictable” Say Insiders

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-2017-nintendo-switch-games-lineup-will-be-cool-and-predictable-say-insiders-568907

That is an article from last year though?

sligeach · 24-01-2017 02:49PM

druss wrote: »

That is an article from last year though?

Sorry I heard some chatter around the net, then Google searched and came across this as being the first article from the last hour. I just read the quotes but didn't check the dates.

Corholio · 24-01-2017 02:52PM

Looks like the Pro Controller has around a 40 hour battery life. While the price is an issue, that's very good for a controller that has HD rumble, gyroscope, accelerometer, and nfc reader/writer.

Digital Solitude · 24-01-2017 02:58PM

Corholio wrote: »

Looks like the Pro Controller has around a 40 hour battery life. While the price is an issue, that's very good for a controller that has HD rumble, gyroscope, accelerometer, and nfc reader/writer.

How much of the price is down to the enormous battery though? 40 hours is crazy good, well worth an extra 10 or 15 euro for me anyways

MilesMorales1 · 24-01-2017 03:00PM

'Insiders' are clearly a bunch of people making educated guesses at this point. No thanks. 'Pokemon game coming to Nintendo Switch! In other news, water is wet!'

johnpatrick81 · 24-01-2017 03:53PM

Corholio wrote: »

Looks like the Pro Controller has around a 40 hour battery life. While the price is an issue, that's very good for a controller that has HD rumble, gyroscope, accelerometer, and nfc reader/writer.

The WiiU one is mental, I seriously didn't charge it for the first year(I was using the gamepad mostly, but still

)

sligeach · 24-01-2017 04:43PM

Nintendo Is Right Not To Position The Switch As An iPad Competitor

http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/01/24/nintendo-is-right-not-to-position-the-switch-as-an-ipad-competitor/#79c140891d47

FAILSAFE 00 · 24-01-2017 04:44PM

* never mind lol, using a 1440p monitor for browsing isn't always a great idea.

Danonino. · 24-01-2017 04:51PM

sligeach wrote: »

Nintendo love flogging peripherals. Wouldn't be completely surprised to see something like this to make the Gamecube games fully playable on Switch. Not to mention making new games like an F-Zero possible.

This is a goddamn GENIUS money maker.
I'd much rather they support the GC adapter so I can use the wavebirds ect I have but yeah.

Nollog · 24-01-2017 06:03PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

As a result of the Japanese Nintendo store crashing due to people looking to preorder the Switch, an error message was displayed, featuring a Godzilla character threatening Kyoto.
http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14359964/nintendo-switch-my-nintendo-store-meme
Nicknamed Nin-zilla it has sparked a wave of fan art and even a mini game
http://www.mokosoft.com/game/
It works fine on my phone at least, reminiscent of the error message game on Chrome

They've had that image for about a decade on the JP site.

narmst · 25-01-2017 12:23AM

I've created a Nintendo Switch gaming meetup - please feel free to check it out.
I know we have only a few launch titles but I'm hoping to build it up to May's Mario Kart meetup and then Splatoon Meetups.
Feel free to check it out, join, bring a friend - let's see if that 8 person multiplayer really works!

https://www.meetup.com/Nintendo-Switch-Dublin-Meetup/

Thanks!

(Moderators - I really don't think this post is against the thread rules - moderators please just delete if it is - I've looked at the rules .. this isn't commercial just a few Nintendo Switch fans meeting up)

25-01-2017 02:10AM

Is the Switch screen bigger than the Wii U gamepad screen? I've seen pictures of them side by side but can't tell what's bigger.

Not the whole gamepad compared to the switch with joy cons attached. Just the actual screen that will display games.

sligeach · 25-01-2017 02:47AM

Rocket League dev excited about Switch, but unsure if the game will be on Nintendo’s console

Psyonix, the developer of Rocket League, has expressed interest in Switch. However, the team isn’t committing to the console just yet.

“We are excited as you are regarding the release of Nintendo Switch however, we don’t have enough information at this time if it will happen. For the mean time, let’s both keep our fingers crossed that it will. For all the latest information on upcoming releases, updates, and other news, please visit the Rocket League Facebook page or follow us on Twitter!”

http://nintendoeverything.com/rocket-league-dev-excited-about-switch-but-unsure-if-the-game-will-be-on-nintendos-console/

Star Lord · 25-01-2017 02:48AM

Same size screen, 6.2 inches, but much higher resolution (720p vs 480p) and a better screen at that (ips lcd). Plus it's capacitive touch rather that resistive touch, meaning it supports multi touch, like a phone screen, rather than needing a stylus of similar.

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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