NX official reveal 10:30am EST - Page 2

TonySiegel · 10-20-2016, 10:03 AM

everyone online is hyped for the games they had running which are most likely just tech demos...

anyway I'm worried about this one... the detachable controllers look less comfortable than a wiimote...

it's gonna be tough for people to support this console once the initial hype wears off... (besides nintendo fans)

the call of duty and grand theft auto era is to strong...

*end pessimistic rant*

*Spike Spiegel* · 10-20-2016, 10:46 AM

With all those moving parts, the level of inherent wear and tear might be kind of high. I can imagine kids breaking these quite easily.

I hope the price is more competitive than that of the first model of the 3DS.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 10-20-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

I can imagine kids breaking these quite easily.

Or simply losing them in between the couch cushions.

So am I missing something or is designed for 2 players only?

*Redeemer* · 10-20-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Or simply losing them in between the couch cushions.

So am I missing something or is designed for 2 players only?

I don't know if everyone saw, but it looked like they also had traditional controllers they could use so I imagine it is 4 player capable and I think it will reduce wear and tear on the detachable parts.

*TigerClaw* · 10-20-2016, 12:16 PM

With the new Zelda coming out on both those consoles, I wonder on which console will it run better on.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2016, 12:33 PM

Looks like its going to have a lot of Wii-U ports.

Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon were shown and they don't look like sequels to me, they'll probably be the Wii-U games. Zelda is also technically a port and they'll likely re-release Mario Maker and Smash U too.

Mario was the only new title shown.

*TigerClaw* · 10-20-2016, 12:39 PM

Nintendo Switch is getting a ton of 3rd party support
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/...55375526260736

*Andrew NDB* · 10-20-2016, 01:40 PM

I guess it makes sense for kids that get stuffed into cars a lot, or something. I don't know that I'd ever want/need to play the latest Zelda game at stoplights in my car, or on the toilet.

*sdp* · 10-20-2016, 03:37 PM

It's awesome and I'm hyped, I hope the "switch" is very smooth anywho can't wait to hear more about it but sadly as much as I love it I think it's a tough sell.

*TurtleWA* · 10-20-2016, 03:52 PM

I hope this doesn't mean the end of the DS line and innovations with the portables. I have the new 3ds xl and love it.

Can't help but think of the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none."

But Switch has my attention and I look forward to learning more. I love Nintendo and will most likely purchase it.

*Powder* · 10-20-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I don't know that I'd ever want/need to play the latest Zelda game on the toilet.

As someone with IBS, I know I do!

*Storm Eagle* · 10-20-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

With the new Zelda coming out on both those consoles, I wonder on which console will it run better on.

I've been thinking I'd get it for the Switch, since it's portable. I'm kind of concerned about battery life though, as well as the detachable controllers since they do look rather small. They make me think of playing games on a Game Boy Micro.

*TigerClaw* · 10-20-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

I've been thinking I'd get it for the Switch, since it's portable. I'm kind of concerned about battery life though, as well as the detachable controllers since they do look rather small. They make me think of playing games on a Game Boy Micro.

My one concern is performance, The games have to at least run at 60fps at 1080p.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleWA

I hope this doesn't mean the end of the DS line and innovations with the portables. I have the new 3ds xl and love it.

It does. 3DS game development is coming to an end. You can tell Nintendo wants to merge their handheld and console lines together so all their development is on one console now.

*TurtleWA* · 10-20-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It does. 3DS game development is coming to an end. You can tell Nintendo wants to merge their handheld and console lines together so all their development is on one console now.

Yeah looks to be heading that direction. But on second thought I think eliminating the hand held only branch would cost them money.

So I'm wondering how multi-player will work with this. Is it two players only unless others also have the system?

Growing up with the N64 it was so simple. One console, one cart, and four controllers. I'm old.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2016, 07:01 PM

The 3DS came out in 2011, by 2017 it'll have a 5 1/2 year run. That's pretty good.

*Ninjinister* · 10-20-2016, 07:06 PM

Pooping is an adventure all unto itself. From long to short, I have no use to be accomplishing anything else whilst pooping.

What the Switch means for me, though, is a money saver. No more separate console purchases for home and on the go for Nintendo, no needing to keep up separate libraries, and I certainly hope that with the Nintendo Account system, I won't have to buy some of these Virtual Console games a fourth time.

*Cure* · 10-20-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Pooping is an adventure all unto itself.

Yeah, this is one of the many internet jokes I don't get. What the hell do people be doing that they so desperately need something to occupy themselves in there? I dump ass, I wipe, I'm out. I don't have time for extracurriculars in there. If anything, wiping is the longest part and that takes up a whole hand.

*Spike Spiegel* · 10-20-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

What the Switch means for me, though, is a money saver. No more separate console purchases for home and on the go for Nintendo, no needing to keep up separate libraries, and I certainly hope that with the Nintendo Account system, I won't have to buy some of these Virtual Console games a fourth time.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2016, 08:53 PM

Yeah, originally it made sense for Nintendo to have both consoles and handhelds, simply because the handhelds were so far behind in power.

The Gameboy/Color was essentially a portable NES. Then the GBA came out in 2001 and breathe new life to 2D games, it was basically a sequel to the SNES while the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox era was going so it was great. The DS was also a success because it had many unique and interesting portable games.

The 3DS on the other hand while it has a great lineup, made it obvious that the handheld games were too similar especially from Nintendo on 3DS and Wii U:

Mario 3D Land AND 3D World
Mario Kart 7 and 8
New Super Mario Bros 2 and U
Smash 3DS AND Smash U
Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends
Donkey Kong Country Returns was ported to 3DS
Xenoblade was ported to 3DS
Yoshi's Wooly world is now being ported to 3DS
Mario Maker is being ported to 3DS

Also some other games like Luigi's Mansion 2 and Kid Icarus would have been better suited as Wii-U games than on handhelds.

10-20-2016, 10:03 AM	#21
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 636	everyone online is hyped for the games they had running which are most likely just tech demos... anyway I'm worried about this one... the detachable controllers look less comfortable than a wiimote... it's gonna be tough for people to support this console once the initial hype wears off... (besides nintendo fans) the call of duty and grand theft auto era is to strong... end pessimistic rant __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

10-20-2016, 12:16 PM	#25
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 13,961	With the new Zelda coming out on both those consoles, I wonder on which console will it run better on. __________________

10-20-2016, 12:39 PM	#27
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 13,961	Nintendo Switch is getting a ton of 3rd party support https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/...55375526260736 __________________

10-20-2016, 01:40 PM	#28
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 30,750	I guess it makes sense for kids that get stuffed into cars a lot, or something. I don't know that I'd ever want/need to play the latest Zelda game at stoplights in my car, or on the toilet. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

10-20-2016, 03:37 PM	#29
sdp Aspy Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 10,029	It's awesome and I'm hyped, I hope the "switch" is very smooth anywho can't wait to hear more about it but sadly as much as I love it I think it's a tough sell. __________________ *Marry* *ME!!! !!!!! TOMGreen* Click to join The Drome Discord server

10-20-2016, 12:33 PM	#26
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,793	Looks like its going to have a lot of Wii-U ports. Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon were shown and they don't look like sequels to me, they'll probably be the Wii-U games. Zelda is also technically a port and they'll likely re-release Mario Maker and Smash U too. Mario was the only new title shown.

10-20-2016, 03:52 PM	#30
TurtleWA Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: WA Posts: 2,507	I hope this doesn't mean the end of the DS line and innovations with the portables. I have the new 3ds xl and love it. Can't help but think of the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none." But Switch has my attention and I look forward to learning more. I love Nintendo and will most likely purchase it. __________________ Find me on Instagram @turtle_wa YouTube @TurtleWA

10-20-2016, 07:01 PM	#36
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,793	The 3DS came out in 2011, by 2017 it'll have a 5 1/2 year run. That's pretty good.

10-20-2016, 07:06 PM	#37
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,340	Pooping is an adventure all unto itself. From long to short, I have no use to be accomplishing anything else whilst pooping. What the Switch means for me, though, is a money saver. No more separate console purchases for home and on the go for Nintendo, no needing to keep up separate libraries, and I certainly hope that with the Nintendo Account system, I won't have to buy some of these Virtual Console games a fourth time. __________________

10-20-2016, 08:53 PM	#40
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,793	Yeah, originally it made sense for Nintendo to have both consoles and handhelds, simply because the handhelds were so far behind in power. The Gameboy/Color was essentially a portable NES. Then the GBA came out in 2001 and breathe new life to 2D games, it was basically a sequel to the SNES while the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox era was going so it was great. The DS was also a success because it had many unique and interesting portable games. The 3DS on the other hand while it has a great lineup, made it obvious that the handheld games were too similar especially from Nintendo on 3DS and Wii U: Mario 3D Land AND 3D World Mario Kart 7 and 8 New Super Mario Bros 2 and U Smash 3DS AND Smash U Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends Donkey Kong Country Returns was ported to 3DS Xenoblade was ported to 3DS Yoshi's Wooly world is now being ported to 3DS Mario Maker is being ported to 3DS Also some other games like Luigi's Mansion 2 and Kid Icarus would have been better suited as Wii-U games than on handhelds.

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