Nintendo Switch

[Scott_M]

http://Ninten.do/6184889Qg

 

Looks a good idea to me. I don't really have time to play games at home but if I could take a console with me travelling, I'd be all for it.

 

I like Nintendo games, they are fun to pick and play. The elongated PS4 & Xbox games bore me.

 

Not looked at the proper specs but assume they don't compare to a PS4 or XBox. Those graphics on Zelda loom similar to the Wii.

 

Wonder how long the batteries on the portable bit last?

[Allan]

It looks interesting. 

 

[Cardie]

It'll be another Nintendo console that falls between two stools.

 

They're pitching it primarily as a home console but it's unlikely to be powerful enough, and it'll be too bulky to be a hand held console.

 

Unless you're someone who has multiple bases and and buy multiple docks for it then you're not going to bother transporting it.

[Scott_M]

As good as it looks, I'd rather Nintendo just concentrated on making games now, follow Sega's route.

[Scott_M]

Apparently this has loads of 3rd Party support.

[Allan]

Apparently this has loads of 3rd Party support.

 

Yep. Always has been Nintendo's biggest fault. This time there's apparently around 50 developers already working on titles for the Switch (I still prefer NX as a name).

 

As you'd have seen from the preview trailer, Skyrim is already confirmed for the Switch.

 

While the full specs are unknown as yet, we do know that it'll be running on an Nvidia Tegra chipset, so for battery life when in portable mode, we can use the Nvidia Shield Tablet as a benchmark until full specs are released.

[Scott_M]

Android software as well isn't it? Wonder if it'll do apps, ie Kodi.

[Scott_M]

Mario Kart looked boss as always. Wonder if you'll be able to download any of the old Mario Kart versions.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Looks pretty cool that. Having 2 controller and a screen being portable would be cool for travelling.

 

Not much of a gamer any more so I wouldn't use it enough to justify the cost. But I can see my daughter loving it.

[RedKnight]

Nintendo, you magnificent bastards! Love the look and idea of it.

[Pidge]

Unless you're someone who has multiple bases and and buy multiple docks for it then you're not going to bother transporting it.

 

What makes you think there won't a standalone adapter for charging on the go?  Pretty sure it'll have a plug (or just use a USB standard for charging like everything else) to allow people to travel with just the handheld portion.

 

For me it seems like a great shout for when I travel back across the country to see family, I think it looks great and I don't really care about graphics to an exceptional degree (especially since I have a PS4 if needed).  I think it looks ace (although I'll only use those breakapart controllers in extreme situations) - but price and launch lineup will determine whether and when I buy.

 

It'll be interesting to hear about it's online capabilities and how it will handle indie games, without serious support on those fronts it won't be a genuine competitor still, but I doubt it really has to be.

[Cardie]

There will absolutely be a way to charge it outside of a dock. That wasn't what i meant with having multiple docks, it depends on what the functionality of the dock is and what the I/O of the non-docked unit will be.

 

Will the undocked unit have multiple connections to allow you to charge it and connect it to another tv without the need for a second dock (or the need to carry the dock with you) or once it's undocked is it solely a hand held console for example.

[Funkasy]

Graphic looks shit, but if they can make it up with good game play its going to be a huge success, i will be buying it. 

[Scott_M]

Get a decent Mario, Mario Kart, PES (with the ability to use an option file) or FIFA, some backwards capabilities and I'll be buying one.

[RedKnight]

If it launches with Breath of the Wild then it'll sell by the bucketload. EA are listed as a third party supporter so as long as they actually do then FIFA will be on the system.

[alles ist gut]

[johnsusername]

Looks good. Depending on price I'm interested in buying one. Haven't bought a "new" system since the Wii. I also still have my Gamecube on the go.

 

I know Nintendo recently (or recently announced) abolishing their separate handheld (i.e. DS) and home platform (i.e. WiiU) game production teams. I'm guessing now there'll be one mega games production team concentrating on the Switch. Considering how talented they are at making games, this could be a very good thing.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I've always liked the idea of a hybrid, but price and original first party content will determine how well it does. If it's priced like a home console and only has Wii U titles as ports from Nintendo at launch then it could struggle.

[Alan Sex]

Nope. Would probably have to buy one each for the kids with that setup.

 

Makes it mega asspensive.

[Funkasy]

you only need to buy one dock, and a few seperate handhelds, im guessing the docks will be upgradable so when your playing on your tv you will be playing with more power. just like their old original adverts, "now your playing with power"

[Tony Moanero]

Nintendo Gameboy > Nintendo Switch

[Cardie]

 

As you'd have seen from the preview trailer, Skyrim is already confirmed for the Switch.

 

 

Turns out it isn't, and the Skyrim you saw on the trailer was a superimposed image of the game.

 

No doubt it will in some form with Bethesda signed up but like always Nintendo will be under powered so we'll end up with scaled down versions of the game.

 

 

When Nintendo finally unveiled the Switch last week, it showed off the console running a mixture of upcoming titles like Breath of the Wild, as well as current Wii U games like Splatoon. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim also got prominent placement (in its Enhanced Edition, no less), even though no one had ever mentioned that the five year-old game would ship for the Nintendo Switch and Bethesda hadn’t previously mentioned any kind of plan to bring the game to a new platform.

Yesterday, a Nintendo UK representative confirmed to Eurogamer that the games shown during the video were all inserted in post-production, not native titles or gameplay. The actors that were filmed as playing were working with dummy props, not actual equipment. While close analysis had indicated this was likely the case already, Nintendo still hadn’t confirmed it until now.

 

It's an odd approach for a console that's due out in 4-5 months.

[Elite]

I will probably get one for my daughters birthday in June. I'll obviously be having a go as well.

[Pidge]

Any footage of a game on an advert is superimposed...  filming a monitor is a guaranteed way to make something look shite.

[Cardie]

Any footage of a game on an advert is superimposed...  filming a monitor is a guaranteed way to make something look shite.

 

They tend to be superimposed gameplay of the console they're advertising though whereas in this case...

 

Yesterday, a Nintendo UK representative confirmed to Eurogamer that the games shown during the video were all inserted in post-production, not native titles or gameplay

 

and betheda's take

 

We're happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Nintendo on the video. While we are not confirming any specific titles at this time, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Nintendo and support of the Switch. We look forward to revealing specific games and details in the future,"