Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

CastorTroy · 15-02-2017 09:46PM

Smyths doing midnight openings?

Wonder why argos don't advertise early? Argos UK have it up on their site.

Googled last night and think I saw somewhere that 2 of the Nintendo guys doing interviews said a direct is unlikely. Would explain all these videos being released, I suppose

sligeach · 15-02-2017 09:58PM

Here's a competition and chance to win a Switch and more. It's a US Switch(it's region free remember) but it's an international competition. Entry is simple.

Nintendo Switch giveaway: Zelda, 1-2 Switch and more!

https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/02/15/nintendo-switch-giveaway/

If you win, you have to give me 1,2 Switch. I'm joking, you have to throw it in the bin.

CiDeRmAn · 15-02-2017 09:58PM

Yeah, Smyth's are doing Midnight openings.
I think the problem for GS is that they are based within shopping malls and so there is the extra cost of mall staff, security, insurance and so on, whereas Smyth's have their own units out in shopping precincts, outdoors so there's no worry about costs, beyond bringing in their own staff to run the videogames counter and a person on the door.

Can't wait, don't think I'll be queuing in the cold though, just turn up with 30 minutes to go.

Star Lord · 15-02-2017 10:03PM

I was just planning on rocking up to GameStop at opening time on that Friday morning anyway, regardless of midnight launch or not. So... No change!

MilesMorales1 · 15-02-2017 10:16PM

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Still too much really.

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 10:19PM

Getting mine in jervis smyths in the pm, damned if I'm freezing my diabetic toe off. 16 days baby.

MilesMorales1 · 15-02-2017 10:21PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Getting mine in jervis smyths in the pm, damned if I'm freezing my diabetic toe off. 16 days baby.

How will you steal my Switch then?

Banjo · 15-02-2017 10:23PM

What's rrp for just dance? I can see me getting the girls to play it in the aldi car park while mammy is getting vittles. Don't worry, if it rains I'll put the windows up, dont want the switch getting wet. They'll still be able to see the screen.

Ace Attorney · 15-02-2017 10:23PM

So this seems like good news for nintendo and potental devs:

Unreal 4 engine 4.15MAJOR FEATURES NEW: NINTENDO SWITCH SUPPORT
We have partnered with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to Nintendo Switch!

We have added early support for developing games for the Nintendo Switch console. It is still considered experimental in this release. We plan for it to be in a shippable state in the next release.

https://www.unrealengine.com/blog/unreal-engine-4-15-released
the wii u wasnt able really for unreal engine.

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 10:27PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

How will you steal my Switch then?

You won't see me comin boy, more than likely at the parcel motel across from airside when tesco direct sends it to you.

Remember children stealing is wrong, unless it's right.

Banjo · 15-02-2017 10:32PM

Man, when he pops open that parcel motel hatch its going to be full of Feds. And theyll getcha too coz they knows how bad you wants it. You gots to drop the Switch n fled when you feel the heat around the corner!

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 10:36PM

I have an alibi I always have an alibi.

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 10:38PM

Heard easons may have deals on 128gb cards, am waiting to hear back how cheap they are but may be a place worth checking out none of us have thought about yet.

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 10:44PM

€60 for the 128gb micro sd card in easons, not sure what brand, I'll be in the o'connell street branch tomorrow so I can see then.

Probably this one though as it's €60 in Argos.

http://checkargos.com/product/4131164

McLoughlin · 15-02-2017 10:58PM

Got an email 8 midnight launches wexford waterford galway drogheda patrick st william street henry street Dundrum

dunworth1 · 15-02-2017 11:03PM

10% off Bomberman interesting
also some limited consoles surely only 1 or 2 per store
it's just a ploy to have some poor sap who hasn't preordered to stand for hours outside

dmcg90 · 15-02-2017 11:12PM

I'm oddly tempted by Bomberman R. €44.99 is crazy expensive for what it is but I know I need something to tide me over once I've finished Zelda!

MilesMorales1 · 15-02-2017 11:16PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

I'm oddly tempted by Bomberman R. €44.99 is crazy expensive for what it is but I know I need something to tide me over once I've finished Zelda!

How fast are you planning to finish Zelda?

RobbingBandit · 15-02-2017 11:18PM

Is anyone looking at importing games yet, videogameplus.ca has a binding of issac day one edition that looks very nice.

McLoughlin · 15-02-2017 11:28PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

I'm oddly tempted by Bomberman R. €44.99 is crazy expensive for what it is but I know I need something to tide me over once I've finished Zelda!

I've Zelda Special Edition on order from amazon so Bomberman will be day one to keep me going till Zelda arrives

MilesMorales1 · 15-02-2017 11:42PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Is anyone looking at importing games yet, videogameplus.ca has a binding of issac day one edition that looks very nice.

No but I don't especially enjoy binding of issac as is.

magnumbud · 15-02-2017 11:50PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Still too much really.

Sweet. I have 50 on bomberman r already so will get some money back i guess

wandatowell · 16-02-2017 12:02AM

I cancelled my preorder from Amazon but I've had a little change of fortune. If I re-preordered do ye think I'd get a console Day 1?

hairball · 16-02-2017 12:09AM

wandatowell wrote: »

I cancelled my preorder from Amazon but I've had a little change of fortune. If I re-preordered do ye think I'd get a console Day 1?

The top of that email in the post above yours has a section encouraging people to preorder now as they still have stock available.
Might be worth a shot?

Mr E · 16-02-2017 12:12AM

61 games confirmed so far. Nice little montage from IGN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKNTPk6cR6s

MilesMorales1 · 16-02-2017 12:19AM

Sure it seems to be that the pre order shortage is an American thing, most places seem to be taking pre orders here still. Both Symths and Gamestop told me today that orders are still open for launch day console.

hairball · 16-02-2017 12:21AM

Mr E wrote: »

61 games confirmed so far. Nice little montage from IGN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKNTPk6cR6s

I'm almost afraid to look at that.
The stuff I'm definitely buying is already the beginnings of a long list.
Mario, Splatoon, Zelda, Kart obviously but there's digital stuff as well Like Fast rmx, Snipperclips, Snake Pass and Shovel knight.

CiDeRmAn · 16-02-2017 12:48AM

I'll be interested to see Snake Pass, the rest we'll see.
I'm happy to invest in BotW and maybe a digital title or two.
I love the new look of Cave Story.
That said, the game is legitimately free on the PSP, worth downloading and installing, try before you buy the Switch version.
No need for custom firmware on your PSP either, though if your haven't already done that you need a slap!

RobbingBandit · 16-02-2017 12:52AM

Shops will just say there is a shortage come launch day, you'll get one soon. I'm doing up signs as we speak, give us our switch or we riot.

DARK-KNIGHT · 16-02-2017 01:55AM

so im thinking i might buy all my games digital with the switch... Any idea what eshop prices will be like?

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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