The Nintendo Switch (Formerly NX) - March 2017

[ignition365]

I'm pretty hyped for everything except FIFA.

I nearly cried when I saw this  (T.T)

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/819792285088911360

I flipped my shit when they said Fire Emblem Warriors.  That is my most hyped game.  I want that more than I want BotW.

As uninteresting as so much stuff can be, I'm hyped for the system, same as I was hyped for the Wii and Wii U.  *shrug* I really really liked the Wii and Wii U.  But I dig the waggle wand.

[Warmsignal]

So the presentation pretty much was disgraceful, imo. Looks like another under-powered party game system where they've payed off a few select devs to make some exclusive content for it later on. They're offering up nothing but a held back Wii U title at launch, and not much else from themselves on the horizon. Gradually, we'll come to the realization that 3rd parties aren't going to support this thing and then Nintendo might just withdraw from hardware finally. Disappointed, but not surprised.

[redblaze57]

So apparently ARMS doesn't require motion controls and you can play it with traditional buttons. Personally I can see this game being a good budget title.

[rayne315]

so I didn't see the presentation and Nintendo's site has some conflicting information soooo.... What all are the release title?

[azure]

Lots of awesome reveals. Hope this system delivers. I never get a console day one so I'm eager to see how it turns out. After the new SMT and SUDA51 coming on stage I was sold.

[kamikazekeeg]

Remember this was mostly towards the Japanese audience so I imagine we'll heare more about sports ball at the tree house event today

And not just Japanese, but certainly almost more shareholders as there were a lot of suits in the audience and the audience was completely quiet lol.  Like they spent so long on 1 2 Switch and Arms, but didn't show off the trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.  I think we'll get a more proper fun presentation soon, maybe middle of next month to build up hype for releases as things like Arms doesn't even have a date right now with Reggie and Bill and Miyamoto.

[turf]

My Switch is preordered!

[realpoketendonl]

I am more hyped than ever for this thing now! I'm not pre-ordering one now, mainly because I have to save up money to go on vacation this summer, but I'm definitely planning on getting it in time for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

[redblaze57]

Pre-ordered

[ignition365]

Still hyped over here, as always.

My wife really likes how ARMS looks.  I think 1,2 Switch would be fun for kids and quick to play.  Fire Emblem Warriors has me all excited.  I'm hearing some rumors that BotW will run better on Wii U than Switch but that's based on some performance issues folks are noticing at the demos.  So much goodness going on.

Allegedly the Switch will be at PAX South in a few weeks, so I'm gonna have some fun.

[telly]

What did you guys think about the Super Mario Odyssey trailer? That game looks awesome!

[ignition365]

What did you guys think about the Super Mario Odyssey trailer? That game looks awesome!

My wife didn't like the eyes on the hat and she thought that Mario in NYC with normal people was weird.

I think it looks like a good successor to SM64/Sunshine... but I also don't like Mario in NYC with normal people.

[ignition365]

Also, to confirm some things if they weren't mentioned before.

Nintendo Online service is FREE from launch until Fall 2017, allows you to demo the service basically without having to pay.  Great opportunity for Nintendo to prove themselves.  No reason not to try if you have the console during that window.

Nintendo Online service will go paid, and will provide users with 1 NES or SNES game every month.  Presumably not your choice.  You WILL lose access to the game at the end of the month.  Basically a 30 day rental of a NES or SNES game.

There will be a Nintendo Direct next week on the 18th for Fire Emblem Warriors.

[throughtheiris56]

Looks pretty good. For me the launch line up isn't so important, but arguably the biggest titles: Zelda, Splatoon and Mario are well spaced out. Speaking of which, I am a lot more interested in Zelda after that trailer. Price isn't too bad at under £300, however the accessories are too expensive, especially the pro controller. Having to pay for online is a pain in the ass, especially for Splatoon, however the improvements could mean it's worth it, especially if it's cheaper than PS+ and XBL. It seems they're doing a decent job of appealing to everyone. Stuff like 1 2 Switch and Arms should make for good party games for families, FIFA for casual gamers, and stuff like Mario and Zelda for "hardcore" gamers. Battery life isn't TOO bad. Remember the lowest lifetime is for the most demanding games, and a lot of the time you'll probably be able to make it to a charging point before it runs out.

I very much doubt I'll get it any time near launch, but I am interested.

[throughtheiris56]

What did you guys think about the Super Mario Odyssey trailer? That game looks awesome!

Gameplay wise it looks really good, feels like the big 3D Mario games we've been waiting for. Also the levels themselves look beautiful. However I'm not a fan of the realistic setting, which looks to be a hub world. Also the graphics don't look great, it feels like a fan made project in Unreal.