Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

sligeach · 06-03-2017 02:19PM

A look at the upcoming Hori Hayabusa fightstick. It's a better image and in colour than the previous one. Still no other details though.

VinLieger · 06-03-2017 02:20PM

Lord Spence wrote: »

In terms of only 80,000 sold because of shortage of stock, I doubt this is a factor, easily pick a switch up right now in my local smyths

Thats because they have done next to zero advertising in the Irish market, im wondering how easy it is to get them in the UK right now and how close 80k is to the full number that was available on launch day there

sligeach · 06-03-2017 02:36PM

VinLieger wrote: »

Thats because they have done next to zero advertising in the Irish market, im wondering how easy it is to get them in the UK right now and how close 80k is to the full number that was available on launch day there

It's a whole combination of factors but advertising is part of it. Others are price(that's probably the biggest one), vagueness from Nintendo(online, VC, no browser, no apps like Netflix), lack of launch games, lack of third parties, what happened with Wii U, etc.

Edit: It's not going to have mass market appeal with that price. It needs to be €250 to stand any chance and that should include a pack-in game(not digital either). And all the accessories are crazy expensive too.

chrislad · 06-03-2017 02:52PM

sligeach wrote: »

It's a whole combination of factors but advertising is part of it. Others are price(that's probably the biggest one), vagueness from Nintendo(online, VC, no browser, no apps like Netflix), lack of launch games, lack of third parties, what happened with Wii U, etc.

Edit: It's not going to have mass market appeal with that price. It needs to be €250 to stand any chance and that should include a pack-in game(not digital either). And all the accessories are crazy expensive too.

On that note, I am fairly certain we will be seeing a price drop before too long, and something like a Switch Ambassador program. I definitely agree on the accessories, in terms of controllers (cases etc aren't too bad) - the price of the pro controller is crazy!

The vagueness is an irritant. I don't really care about Netflix, browser (it's a games console for me, I will use an iPad for the app side of things), but there's no reason to be vague about game related things like the VC. They've announced there will be classic games, what's the harm in a timeline or more detail.

CiDeRmAn · 06-03-2017 03:31PM

sligeach wrote: »

A look at the upcoming Hori Hayabusa fightstick. It's a better image and in colour than the previous one. Still no other details though.

Now that is a beautiful beast of an arcade controller.
The implication is that they know something we don't and there's something essential to play on it incoming.... not just Ultra SF 2!

Mr.Saturn · 06-03-2017 03:35PM

Beautiful thing. Between Waku Waku, King of Fighters '98 and Ultra Street Fighter 2, there's plenty of hours available to give that stick a good run. Though, I am pretty excited by what may be in the pipeline.

kunst nugget · 06-03-2017 03:38PM

I think it's as ugly as sin.

sligeach · 06-03-2017 03:39PM

Good, fair and honest review.

Nintendo Switch Review!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ5xV2H8z78

alekito · 06-03-2017 03:53PM

Hmmmm my BOTW did not arrive from Amazon yet. Posted on Thursday. I used he £10 off deal they had a few months ago. £38 in total. Better then the €70. But thought I would get it today.

Anybody else order from Amazon?

geotrig · 06-03-2017 03:57PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Now that is a beautiful beast of an arcade controller.
The implication is that they know something we don't and there's something essential to play on it incoming.... not just Ultra SF 2!

i think blazeblue is rummored somewhere as well.

...i want a hd tvc :eek:

Banjo · 06-03-2017 03:58PM

Mine (WiiU) was dispatched on Saturday, due Wednesday. Ordered in January I think.

TrustedApple · 06-03-2017 04:06PM

sligeach wrote: »

It's a whole combination of factors but advertising is part of it. Others are price(that's probably the biggest one), vagueness from Nintendo(online, VC, no browser, no apps like Netflix), lack of launch games, lack of third parties, what happened with Wii U, etc.

Edit: It's not going to have mass market appeal with that price. It needs to be €250 to stand any chance and that should include a pack-in game(not digital either). And all the accessories are crazy expensive too.

It does not need to be 250 euros at all.

From my use of it once there is more games for it. 330 euros is quite a bargain might i add. I paid the same for a Vita back in 2012 if that gives you a idea.

ITs a extremely comfy to play console (Only Nintendo console not to give me hand cramps). The screen is fantastic on it. The few games we have got are great.

I have been playing Zelda in bed while the girlfriend sleeps no problem at all tell me where else would i be able to play a game the share size of Zelda on a handheld console ?. Then when i get up in the morning i pop my switch into its dock and play on my TV.

To me once more games come in and with the right marketing this thing will be huge.

chrislad · 06-03-2017 04:12PM

alekito wrote: »

Hmmmm my BOTW did not arrive from Amazon yet. Posted on Thursday. I used he £10 off deal they had a few months ago. £38 in total. Better then the €70. But thought I would get it today.

Anybody else order from Amazon?

Yeah, I ordered the Switch and Zelda (separately). Both arrived on Friday. I did the 10 off deal too

kunst nugget · 06-03-2017 04:18PM

TrustedApple wrote: »

It does not need to be 250 euros at all.

From my use of it once there is more games for it. 330 euros is quite a bargain might i add. I paid the same for a Vita back in 2012 if that gives you a idea.

I wouldn't really use the Vita as an example to follow.

fixXxer · 06-03-2017 04:31PM

kunst nugget wrote: »

I wouldn't really use the Vita as an example to follow.

I'm guessing he means use it as an example of the cost of a premium portable at launch.

TrustedApple · 06-03-2017 04:40PM

kunst nugget wrote: »

I wouldn't really use the Vita as an example to follow.

fixxxer wrote: »

I'm guessing he means use it as an example of the cost of a premium portable at launch.

Price wise is what i am comparing them to.

alekito · 06-03-2017 04:57PM

chrislad wrote: »

Yeah, I ordered the Switch and Zelda (separately). Both arrived on Friday. I did the 10 off deal too

You got them already? Great.

Mine was posted on Thursday - I would have thought the weekend would have been enough. Let's hope tomorrow is good

sligeach · 06-03-2017 05:50PM

If you're of a sensitive disposition, you may not want to watch this.

Nintendo Switch Durability Test!! - Will it survive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJP6gERPmMk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJP6gERPmMk

It's borderline criminal but it is informative.

Sofiztikated · 06-03-2017 05:59PM

Apparently the JoyCon's work natively on Android.

Link is in Hyrulean or something, but Google translate it. Or don't.

https://twitter.com/NintendoActu/status/836678453403467777

Digital Solitude · 06-03-2017 06:14PM

I feel a little sick Sligeach.

Incredible stuff though, the console is surprisingly hardy. Must find out how easy a screen replacement is, no doubt mine will end up under a set of keys at some stage.

Kaizersoze81 · 06-03-2017 06:14PM

Where are people buying screen protectors? Want to put one on to avoid scratching the plastic when docking/undocking

dunworth1 · 06-03-2017 06:19PM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

I feel a little sick Sligeach.

Incredible stuff though, the console is surprisingly hardy. Must find out how easy a screen replacement is, no doubt mine will end up under a set of keys at some stage.

ifixit gives the switch a Repairability score of 8 / 10

though no guides yet

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch

sligeach · 06-03-2017 06:33PM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

I feel a little sick Sligeach.

Incredible stuff though, the console is surprisingly hardy. Must find out how easy a screen replacement is, no doubt mine will end up under a set of keys at some stage.

Ya it's pretty robust. NintendoLife have another Switch test video.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/video_punishing_drop_test_reveals_the_nintendo_switch_is_tougher_than_it_looks

.G. · 06-03-2017 06:54PM

Nintendo selling spare docks in the US. Was hoping that would happen so I can have a dock at the main TV as well as my PC monitor. No AC adapter or HDMI cable with it though.

Digital Solitude · 06-03-2017 06:57PM

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263#s156854

Wow, this is amazing looking

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Screen and LCD are seperate, so DIY screen repairs to cost under €20 at a guess, it's pretty cheap to manufacture. Deadly stuff. I love how modular the whole thing is, some parts are just mindblowing, like the above.

.G. · 06-03-2017 07:04PM

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Where are people buying screen protectors? Want to put one on to avoid scratching the plastic when docking/undocking

I bought the official carry case for it, came with a screen protector.

http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-tablets/nintendo-switch/c-1006/nintendo-switch-accessories/p-22508/accessory-kit-switch/

tony1980 · 06-03-2017 07:05PM

Talking about The Switch at 6.30 on Newstalk.

Sarn · 06-03-2017 07:06PM

alekito wrote: »

Hmmmm my BOTW did not arrive from Amazon yet. Posted on Thursday. I used he £10 off deal they had a few months ago. £38 in total. Better then the €70. But thought I would get it today.

Anybody else order from Amazon?

That's just Amazon's poor delivery service. I'm assuming free delivery. Mine was due to ship last Thursday and finally shipped today, arrived in Dublin earlier and due to be delivered tomorrow. Thankfully they upgraded the delivery type.

Xenji · 06-03-2017 07:39PM

VinLieger wrote: »

Thats because they have done next to zero advertising in the Irish market, im wondering how easy it is to get them in the UK right now and how close 80k is to the full number that was available on launch day there

Was over in London during the weekend and it was out of stock in nearly all Argos stores going by the stock tracker, still out of stock in most stores now as well.

alekito wrote: »

Hmmmm my BOTW did not arrive from Amazon yet. Posted on Thursday. I used he £10 off deal they had a few months ago. £38 in total. Better then the €70. But thought I would get it today.

Anybody else order from Amazon?

Did you go the Super Saver route, if so check if your carrier is Asendia, you could be in for a long wait if it is or may not get it at all.

sligeach · 06-03-2017 07:41PM

tony1980 wrote: »

Talking about The Switch at 6.30 on Newstalk.

Listened to the very short slot. It didn't come across as great.

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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