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Title: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 12:28:52 am
I figured with the other one being outdated and having stuff spanning from last year till now, that I'll make a brand new thread with everything we know at the moment, and that way we can have a fresh thread with as much information that people can use without needing to dig around.

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Nintendo Switch System
-Nintendo Switch Release Date: March 3rd, 2017
-Nintendo Switch Price: $299.99 (NA)
-Most games will be region free
-Paid online service free till this fall, no price point currently.  Introducing a lot of smart phone app use, voice communication, lobby creating, friend lists, etc.
-Battery life is between 2.5 and 6.5 hours depending on game use.
-Share button only does screenshots at launch, but will allow for video later.
-32gb built in storage, supports microsdhxc cards.
-Two bundles at launch, only difference is one has grey joycon controllers, the other has "neon" (Red and Blue).  Comes with Switch tablet, two detachable joycon controllers, Switch dock, joycon controller charge unit, two wrist strap connectors for detached joycons, USBC power adapter, and HDMI cord.

Nintendo Switch Games
AT LAUNCH
-Just Dance 2017
-Super Bomberman R
-1, 2, Switch
-The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U version confirmed for March 3rd release)
-Skylanders Imaginators
-Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
-World of Goo
-Little Infernal
-Human Resource Machine

MARCH
-Snipperclips
-Fast RMX
-I am Setsuna
-Has-Been Heroes

APRIL 28TH
-Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

SPRING 2017
-Arms
-Puyopyuo Tetris
-Redout

SUMMER 2017
-Rime
-Splatoon 2

FALL 2017
-Skyrim
-Fire Emblem Warriors

HOLIDAY 2017
-Super Mario Odyssey

2017 IN GENERAL
-Xenoblade Chronicles 2
-Minecraft
-Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers
-FIFA
-Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
-Disgaea 5
-Sonic Mania
-Steep
-NBA 2k
-Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
-Project Sonic 2017

OTHER CONFIRMED GAMES
-Fire Emblem
-Shin Megami Tensei
-Dragon Quest X, XI, Dragon Quest Heroes 1&2
-Project: Octopath Traveler (Square Enix RPG)
-No More Heroes
-Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
-Yooka-Laylee
-Blazblue
-Farming Simulator
-Lego City Undercover
-Minecraft: Story Mode
-Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
-New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers
-Stardew Valley
-Story of Seasons
-Syberia 3
-State of Mind

Other Announcements
-2 New Breath of the Wild Amiibo's, bringing the total up to 5 with the three previously released ones.  Apparently Wolf Link amiibo is getting a separate release from its Twilight Princess bundle.
-Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting two special editions.  A special edition with a map, CD, Switch carry case, and button.  The Master Edition, which is already sold out basically everywhere, comes with a Master Sword statute as seen in the recent trailer, all scuffed and old.
-January 18th there will be a Fire Emblem direct.
-Ultra Street Fighter 2 is bringing in two more characters, Evil Ryu & Violent Ken, some alternate modes, and will allow you to switch from old school graphics or HD graphics.  It will have local and network play.

If I got anything wrong or missed anything, feel free to add it, I'll try and keep this updated till launch as we start to get stuff confirmed and more revealed as its guaranteed not to stop with less than 2 months to go.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: fauxshot on January 14, 2017, 01:32:22 am
Just a slight fix, just because I'm nit-picky about this little bit.  ;D Nintendo noted that most games will be region free, not necessarily all. Obviously that is nitpicking, but it's got me curious as to what games wouldn't be region-free, and why (money matters, I assume). Sorry, but that little detail has me curious why they didn't say that all of them would be region free... ???

Great list! I am pleased to see you put all my favorites on the list haha. ;D

Overall I felt the presentation wasn't bad, but I would've liked to hear more about the technical specs of the console. I'll be very interested to see how viable it is as a handheld, since Sony had to go all old-yeller on the Vita... :-\

Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 01:58:44 am
Just a slight fix, just because I'm nit-picky about this little bit.  ;D Nintendo noted that most games will be region free, not necessarily all. Obviously that is nitpicking, but it's got me curious as to what games wouldn't be region-free, and why (money matters, I assume). Sorry, but that little detail has me curious why they didn't say that all of them would be region free... ???

Great list! I am pleased to see you put all my favorites on the list haha. ;D

Overall I felt the presentation wasn't bad, but I would've liked to hear more about the technical specs of the console. I'll be very interested to see how viable it is as a handheld, since Sony had to go all old-yeller on the Vita... :-\

I think we'll have lots more details coming very soon for the nitty gritty.  Already I'd probably say it's better than the Vita, since it doesn't use proprietary memory cards and it can be used on the TV instantly rather than relying on cross share lol Bigger screen, does 720p on the go, 1080 on the tv, multi-touch capacitive and all the control features allow you to play it any way you want.  Use it like a handheld.  Prop it up with the kickstand and play with joycons separately, or just one, or use it with the charger grip, or the pro controller, it has a crazy amount of control options.

And I'll fix that to say "most" games will be region free.  I didn't catch the part about it not being all games, but I was in a chat with friends so I couldn't always hear the stream perfectly.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: fauxshot on January 14, 2017, 02:09:10 am
Just a slight fix, just because I'm nit-picky about this little bit.  ;D Nintendo noted that most games will be region free, not necessarily all. Obviously that is nitpicking, but it's got me curious as to what games wouldn't be region-free, and why (money matters, I assume). Sorry, but that little detail has me curious why they didn't say that all of them would be region free... ???

Great list! I am pleased to see you put all my favorites on the list haha. ;D

Overall I felt the presentation wasn't bad, but I would've liked to hear more about the technical specs of the console. I'll be very interested to see how viable it is as a handheld, since Sony had to go all old-yeller on the Vita... :-\

I think we'll have lots more details coming very soon for the nitty gritty.  Already I'd probably say it's better than the Vita, since it doesn't use proprietary memory cards and it can be used on the TV instantly rather than relying on cross share lol Bigger screen, does 720p on the go, 1080 on the tv, multi-touch capacitive and all the control features allow you to play it any way you want.  Use it like a handheld.  Prop it up with the kickstand and play with joycons separately, or just one, or use it with the charger grip, or the pro controller, it has a crazy amount of control options.

And I'll fix that to say "most" games will be region free.  I didn't catch the part about it not being all games, but I was in a chat with friends so I couldn't always hear the stream perfectly.

Seriously, no worries, I really was being nit-picky haha. ;D

Oh, and Jim Sterling's video noted that the Nintendo Treehouse video announced an online subscription would feature something like an NES or SNES game each month (I think it was two or three maybe), free for members... the catch being that they go away at the end of each month, and apparently don't stay in the user's library. But we'll see, I'm sure they'll fill in the details sometime after the console's launch.

I've gotta agree with him... that's a pretty damn underwhelming incentive. They're gonna need something really good if they expect the western market to pay for a subscription, on top of people already having Xbox Gold and/or PSN.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 02:13:21 am
Right, I forgot to add those.  If those are just "rentals" basically, that's an absolutely garbage incentive unless this online service is gonna be crazy cheap, like 2 bucks a month or something.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 14, 2017, 04:23:38 am
So this morning I had to pick a kid from preschool and on the way back I also needed to go to the bank. The GameStop I used to work at years back is located in the same plaza so I figured I could kill two birds with one stone and move around some pre-orders on games I've picked up at other locations but had reserved there.

I go in and am doing some shopping/looking around. I saw the signage for the Switch and immediately assumed that all of the mouth breathing flippers/scalpers in my area had already sucked up the store's allocated quantity. Imagine my surprise when after I jokingly asked if they had any systems still available for pre-order that he said yes.  :P

At that point I decided to take the Nestea plunge on one even though I hadn't pre-ordered a system since the PS2/GameCube/Xbox days. All three of those I pre-ordered at launch and all three failed so until Friday morning I had sworn off buying launch systems. With the Switch, I figured if I had buyer's remorse then at the very worst I could hock it for just over what I paid for it (nothing crazy like double or triple but like $20-30 to cover my gas and time invested).

Aside from the Standard system pre-order, I also pre-ordered a docking stand as well as the games LOZ: BotW and Puyo Puyo Tetris. I didn't find out till later on Friday night via FB about Super Bomberman R. I might or might not go back in and drop a pre-order on that as well. I mean I will absolutely own it at some point but I'm on the fence about the price. I want it but I don't $60 want it.  ;)  :P

Anything colored or Neon was already allocated out as was the $99 Bundle of LOZ:BotW. I was slightly bummed at the inability to reserve the LE of BotW but thanks to limited space in the house as well as companies like NIS incessantly announcing expensive LEs that I cannot possibly keep up with...I got over being bummed and just drop $5 for the regular edition.  ;)

TL;DR: Was at GS and pre-ordered what I thought would be scooped up by bottom feeders. I still don't feel like I'm on board with the system and I didn't watch much of the Treehouse stuff to get an idea of what's coming out.

Anyway, good initial post in this thread about specs and releases. I've got time to save up for the systems release but I'm half wondering if I don't start picking up some WiiU stuff now since it will get pricey down the road.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 04:40:58 am
At that point I decided to take the Nestea plunge on one even though I hadn't pre-ordered a system since the PS2/GameCube/Xbox days. All three of those I pre-ordered at launch and all three failed so until Friday morning I had sworn off buying launch systems.

Not too take this too far off topic for long, but how in the world was the PS2 a failure? It's the best selling console of all time and it has a pile of great games lol
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: indenton on January 14, 2017, 09:12:54 am
Well, you guys can carry on talking about that. 

I'm rather interested in 'Arms', I'm getting a Splatoon vibe from the character designs and after hearing from people who've had some hands on experience with the game, I'm curious to see more. 

Fire Emblem Warriors? alright! Can't wait to see that Fire Emblem direct next week

Super Mario Odyssey was very surprising to see at first but very soon spanned out to reveal the most interesting Mario game in years.  New abilities, wide open worlds to explore.  But most of all the New Super Mario Bros. aesthetic is gone 

Super Bomberman R, I'm super skeptical of how this is going to play out, I've got my eyes on you Konami

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, yeah this is looking splendid
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: sloan11 on January 14, 2017, 09:13:40 am
i would maybe add stardew valley to the games list... thats confirmed, right?

also, don't think  i see RedOut, sonic project 2017 or that farming sim game on your list either..



man I'm so pumped for bomberman and tetris... i feel like nintendo catered to me personally lol, and it came seemingly out of nowhere since most people were saying theres no way konami would work with nintendo or put bomberman in a game for that matter.. you've probably seen me go on and on about bomberman on this site ;)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: sloan11 on January 14, 2017, 09:17:08 am
Well, you guys can carry on talking about that. 

I'm rather interested in 'Arms', I'm getting a Splatoon vibe from the character designs and after hearing from people who've had some hands on experience with the game, I'm curious to see more. 

Fire Emblem Warriors? alright! Can't wait to see that Fire Emblem direct next week

Super Mario Odyssey was very surprising to see at first but very soon spanned out to reveal the most interesting Mario game in years.  New abilities, wide open worlds to explore.  But most of all the New Super Mario Bros. aesthetic is gone 

Super Bomberman R, I'm super skeptical of how this is going to play out, I've got my eyes on you Konami

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, yeah this is looking splendid

i would echo all your sentiments... really hoping the online gameplay of bomberman is better than what it was on Bomberman blast years ago.. otherwise I can't imagine that game not being awesome. the treehouse footage looked great!

also thrilled for Fast Racing sequel - so much high-energy racing fun!

xenoblade 2... i don't really need to say anything more

i'll play street fighter, will re-buy shovel knight for the new content...not crying tears of joy or anything though..

and moderately curious about Steep.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 14, 2017, 11:12:55 am
Sorry for the double-post, but it seems the discussion moved over here like right after I posted in other thread. So anyways, here's my thoughts on it:

After watching the presentation my take-away is that the concept itself for the console is awesome. But the game line-up just doesn't have me excited enough.

The 4 games I'm excited the most about I can already get or will get on my XBox One, Wii U, or 3DS: Skyrim Remastered, Sonic Mania, LoZ: Breath of the Wild, and Dragon Quest XI.

Maybe if any of those were exclusives, they would have wooed me as an early adopter. But for now, I'm just gonna sit on the sidelines and wait and see what happens, and see if any must-have titles pop-up on it for me. I'll just keep Nintendo-ing on with my Wii U , 3DS XL, and retro consoles for now.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: bikingjahuty on January 14, 2017, 11:26:29 am
Whether or not I has going to get one at launch hinged on the most import part of a launch console which is its games. For example, I held off on buying a PS4 until last XMAS because the launch was pretty lackluster imo. So I watched the conference on Thursday, and holy shit...what an awkward, poorly planned mess that was!

On top of that, the only times where I was genuinely pumped was when they announced Splatoon 2 (which has a a ague release date of this summer) and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Arms, while I admit could end up being very fun, looked too much like an updated Wii Boxing with even more ridiculous (aka stupid) looking characters. However, Arms looked like a masterpiece compared to 1, 2 Switch, which I would argue barely qualifies as a video game since it mostly seems to be a hub for selecting mini games to play with your friends involving the joy cons. As from these announcements the presentation was rather boring and forgetable, and afterwards I was pretty sure that I would be waiting until this Summer until Splatoon 2 came out to get one, opting to get Breath of the Wild on the Wii U.

My GF on the other hand felt very different; she wanted one even more after that presentation and was begging me to get one, but I still was firm in wanting to wait, until the Tree House presentation the next day that is.

While the launch of the Switch is going to be very underwhelming, even with a new Zelda, there are so many games I do want to get down the road that just looked so awesome in game that I thought, "okay, I'm going to go to Gamestop after work and if they do have a preorder left I will grab one. Sure enough, 5pm rolls around, I go home and the GF and I go to one of our local Gamestops and to me shock they still had half their preorder allotment available, however the colored Joy Con versions were sold out. I put money down on a grey Switch and Zelda since it is the only launch game I care about.

I am getting more and more hyped as time goes by and I cannot wait to see what new games get announced at E3.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 14, 2017, 11:53:34 am
At that point I decided to take the Nestea plunge on one even though I hadn't pre-ordered a system since the PS2/GameCube/Xbox days. All three of those I pre-ordered at launch and all three failed so until Friday morning I had sworn off buying launch systems.

Not too take this too far off topic for long, but how in the world was the PS2 a failure? It's the best selling console of all time and it has a pile of great games lol

Oops...there seems to be a misunderstanding. I was trying to say that each of the systems I purchased as launch units eventually crapped out/failed and had to be replaced. The first one to fail was my Xbox which wouldn't read games (drive failure). Later on both my PS2 and GC started acting up so I replaced them as well. It worked out for the latter two because I was able to get the Zelda Promo Cube and the PS2 I got had the built in IR for the remote.  ;)

Having to replace all of my 6th-Gen consoles really soured me to the idea of launch systems in general. Then I noticed issues with the 7th Gen consoles like the 360's launch debacle ever persistent RROD issue, Sony's flip flopping on releases of the PS3 and jerking people around with BC (also the YLOD) and of course Nintendo being Nintendo and using their infuriating hype/scarcity playbook with the Wii.

Hopefully I don't have those issues with the Switch. I would much prefer that my launch system works YEARS after they're onto the next system (if there is one  :P) and if there's a reason for me to buy an additional unit is because they launched a variant that I couldn't pass up (like the Red Mario Anniversary Wii and Zelda WiiU).  ;)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: matimo on January 14, 2017, 01:08:18 pm
I am hyped for it but... I think i will hold off till winter or next spring. I am already getting botw for the wii u so i don't really need it at launch, also the Cad price tag is nearly 500$ after taxes so id rather wait for a sale and, or more game to be released. It's really a shame how weak the launch titles are. :l
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: indenton on January 14, 2017, 03:04:14 pm
It's really a shame how weak the launch titles are. :l
I beg to differ, I standby Zelda Breath of the Wild as a solid launch title.  The problem is... that's it.  1-2-Switch totally looks like that 'dumb fun' game that would've been bundled with the thing, not a full retail game! 

I'm interested in Super Bomberman R, let's just hope Konami don't screw this up

Just Dance 2017?  umm
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: dreama1 on January 14, 2017, 03:10:33 pm
It's officially a 9th generation console right?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on January 14, 2017, 03:13:38 pm
I was actually really surprised to not hear any kind of achievement system announced. When totally worthless games like My Name is Mayo can sell insane amounts of copies just for people to earn a platinum trophy then it seems like Nintendo is leaving money on the table.

I still haven't pre-ordered, but I might be tempted if a store near me still has one available.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 03:30:24 pm
It's officially a 9th generation console right?

I would certainly say so.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on January 14, 2017, 04:10:10 pm
What do you consider Gen9?

Would it be PS Pro, Switch, and Scorpio?

The reason I ask is because I doubt anyone considers the New 3DS a separate generation than the 3DS.

Would Switch be the only 9th gen console for many years if not including more powerful iterations of current hardware?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: soera on January 14, 2017, 04:55:31 pm
What do you consider Gen9?

Would it be PS Pro, Switch, and Scorpio?

The reason I ask is because I doubt anyone considers the New 3DS a separate generation than the 3DS.

Would Switch be the only 9th gen console for many years if not including more powerful iterations of current hardware?

I cant legitimately consider the Pro or the Scorpio any more of a separate generation than the "new" 3DS.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 05:17:21 pm
What do you consider Gen9?

Would it be PS Pro, Switch, and Scorpio?

The reason I ask is because I doubt anyone considers the New 3DS a separate generation than the 3DS.

Would Switch be the only 9th gen console for many years if not including more powerful iterations of current hardware?

Pro and Scorpio are just slightly more improved versions of the standard 8th gen hardware, just like New 3DS isn't a separate generation.  I'd say Switch is the only 9th gen right now.  I'm not sure if a PS5 or Xbox4 would be 9th gen or not as it seems like they are wanting to try and remove the idea of generations by just doing slight hardware adjustments every couple years instead.  Might depend on when those release as its very possible the Switch could be the only 9th gen system.  The PS4 Pro and Scorpio muddy the generational waters.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: azure on January 14, 2017, 08:03:01 pm
Sorry if this was brought up in the other thread, I'd just like to hear some members input. Do you think the Switch will implement some kind of achievement/trophy system this time around?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2017, 08:07:47 pm
Sorry if this was brought up in the other thread, I'd just like to hear some members input. Do you think the Switch will implement some kind of achievement/trophy system this time around?

I'm personally not expecting it, as I have no interest in them, but we've not heard anything related to it.  It's possible with a more connected online service now, they could implement them and that way you could like keep track of them through whatever the app is supposed to be, but not sure if Nintendo is gonna do it or not.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: spac316 on January 14, 2017, 09:15:19 pm
I'm pretty much sold on this! Mario Odyssey looks great and Splatoon 2 I'm sure would be fun. Breath of the Wild  looks amazing...but we already know it will be since it was developed for Wii U first.
I'm glad that Mario Kart 8 is porting over with a proper Battle Mode. I just wish they updated the Wii U version but whatever.
If they do plan to port SSB4 to the Switch, they better combine the features of both the Wii U and 3DS versions into one package and a new/returning fighter or two. Then I would be sold on buying Smash 4 again...
And 1-2-Switch SHOULD be a pack in game. I don't see me paying full price in retail for that one. I'm sure it'll be fun and I'm not ragging on it. I just don't see it as a $60+ game.

It's Region Free! Awesome! If there are any foreign games not releasing outside that region worth getting, it's nice to know we could get and play them if we wish without modding the system.

I'm not to sure I'm happy with paying for a third service(among with XBL and PSN+) for a guy with multible consoles to play online. I understand they have to go that route, it's not the paying for it I'm mad about. They plan to have a free new game each month...but only for a month then you pay for it, or so I heard. That's STUPID! You don't see MS or Sony or Steam doing that!
I just may not bother signing for it then. If I could just take the system anywhere and play locally with others, that sounds like a better alternative to me. Unless it is a CHEAP price annually, then I may consider it. We'll see...

The top games I'm looking forward to the most are...
Mario Odyssey
Zelda:Breath of the Wild
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Super Bomberman R
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Ultra Street Fighter II
SnipperClips
Splatoon 2
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: pizzasafari on January 14, 2017, 10:37:25 pm
No More Heroes 3.

I don't care about anything else, I'm sold.

Splatoon 2 also has me interested but it really just looks like a carbon copy of the original. A Switch-exclusive SMT game sounds interesting too. Hopefully it's dubbed this time.

Bit worried about the battery life but I'll probably spend most of my time playing it at home with it on charge anyway. Sad about having to pay for its online play now but I guess it was going to happen eventually. Although I'm not really sure if it's a feasible thing to charge for since not many Nintendo games have online play. The one temporarily free game a month thing with it sounds like trash and isn't going to sell anyone on it.

I'm still going to pick one up for sure though, probably at launch. I need something fresh to play.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: baileykun on January 14, 2017, 10:49:43 pm
As one of the few who adopted the dying Wii U I'm way too dedicated to Nintendo, but I will definitely pick one up as soon as I can afford it. Trying to talk the S.O. into splitting some costs heheh. My must buy titles are:

Splatoon 2
Puyo Tetris
Story of Seasons (Wow, I was starting to think I might never see another Bokujou Monogatari on console.)
Breathe of the wild
Mario Odyssey
and Fire Emblem Warriors
Gods and if Mother 3 actually comes out in English I'll buy that right up. Also, if there really is No More Heroes 3 I want that too.

I am quite fond of the designs and features so far, I just hope online isn't too pricey and covers all players on the console. I'd be upset if S.O. and I need separate subscriptions at some ludicrous $10 a month. I also wish 1,2 switch were a pack in like most gamers.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: fauxshot on January 15, 2017, 01:57:05 am
It's really a shame how weak the launch titles are. :l
I beg to differ, I standby Zelda Breath of the Wild as a solid launch title.  The problem is... that's it.  1-2-Switch totally looks like that 'dumb fun' game that would've been bundled with the thing, not a full retail game! 

Agreed, wholeheartedly. Heck, i expected 1/2/Switch to be a pack-in game, not a full retail release. Doesn't feel like Nintendo has much confidence in their system when it's launching with a lineup like this (while it may be great for an Eastern market, I feel like they're completely sticking their head in the sand as far as addressing the Western market appropriately).

I saw a few people mention that their Gamestops still had some preorders available. I went to one today (bought Ocarina of Time 3DS, since I never got very far in the Gamecube version when I borrowed it from a friend) and asked one of the guys working if they had any. That GameStop had already sold out of all their preorders. Also, a fun tidbit of info, He said that different GameStops are being allocated various numbers of preorders, so if your local one is sold out, others might still be viable.

I was surprised when He said that He didn't think inventory would be an issue. I mean, this IS Nintendo after all... :P
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 15, 2017, 02:23:23 am
It's really a shame how weak the launch titles are. :l
I beg to differ, I standby Zelda Breath of the Wild as a solid launch title.  The problem is... that's it.  1-2-Switch totally looks like that 'dumb fun' game that would've been bundled with the thing, not a full retail game! 

Agreed, wholeheartedly. Heck, i expected 1/2/Switch to be a pack-in game, not a full retail release. Doesn't feel like Nintendo has much confidence in their system when it's launching with a lineup like this (while it may be great for an Eastern market, I feel like they're completely sticking their head in the sand as far as addressing the Western market appropriately).

I saw a few people mention that their Gamestops still had some preorders available. I went to one today (bought Ocarina of Time 3DS, since I never got very far in the Gamecube version when I borrowed it from a friend) and asked one of the guys working if they had any. That GameStop had already sold out of all their preorders. Also, a fun tidbit of info, He said that different GameStops are being allocated various numbers of preorders, so if your local one is sold out, others might still be viable.

I was surprised when He said that He didn't think inventory would be an issue. I mean, this IS Nintendo after all... :P

But even then, LoZ: Breath of the Wild isn't even exclusive to The Switch. If you already own a Wii U (such as myself), then that doesn't sway you.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: indenton on January 15, 2017, 04:36:35 am
But even then, LoZ: Breath of the Wild isn't even exclusive to The Switch. If you already own a Wii U (such as myself), then that doesn't sway you.

That being said, what's left after that for the Wii U? 

There certainly won't be anything interesting from Nintendo, absolute ZERO from third parties, maybe a couple more VC titles left? 
Indie titles are all that's left, even then Yooka-Laylee on the Wii U recently got cancelled, Bloodstained (Which will also be on every other major platform).  I looked up the list of Wii U games by release date on Wikipedia, I can't find 1 title I'm even vaguely interested in (Stranger Wrath HD looks like it's been dead in the water for about 4 years now)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 15, 2017, 10:57:37 am
^ This is true. But that doesn't make me want to get a Switch any more. It does just the opposite, it confirms me not getting one at launch since I can already get the "must-have" launch game on my Wii U without paying for a new console.

Just because the Wii U is about done, doesn't mean I have to run out and get the Switch because there isn't anything on it I want (that I can't already play on another console).
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: indenton on January 15, 2017, 03:05:20 pm
^ This is true. But that doesn't make me want to get a Switch any more. It does just the opposite, it confirms me not getting one at launch since I can already get the "must-have" launch game on my Wii U without paying for a new console.

Just because the Wii U is about done, doesn't mean I have to run out and get the Switch because there isn't anything on it I want (that I can't already play on another console).

Yea I understand, it's pretty steep when you have this more cost efficient alternative.  I keep going back and forth on getting this thing at launch.  I must contain myself, hold off until after launch (Fire Emblem, please have mercy!) Zelda's got its impact sure, but I'm not the biggest Zelda fan, not interested in limited editions or whatever.  I'm still going to get this for the Switch I'll get Bomberman, gotta give Konami the right message here. 

I just noticed that the limited editions of Zelda: BotW only come with the Switch version, ohh you sly devils
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 15, 2017, 03:15:19 pm
For me, I can justify the Switch with plenty of games within just the first 9 months.  Exclusively there's Breath of the Wild (Sure, Wii U, but Nintendo exclusive lol), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Still on the fence with this one as I need it to become more RPG, than MMO like X was), Super Mario Odyssey, maybe Fire Emblem Warriors if the game itself is good (And is out this year), and possibly ARMS if its good.  And that is just Nintendo only and there's guaranteed to be more announced over the following months and E3.  While it's not the greatest launch outside of Zelda, I feel like the Switch could have a good first year, more so than other consoles have had.  I know I bought my PS4 2 years after launch and there was barely anything I wanted to get for it.

*EDIT*
And in unsurprising news, Super Mario Odyssey will be playable at E3.  With the Switch out by then, they might have a proper thing at E3, unlike last year which was only Zelda, though Reggie said E3 doesn't drive their consideration for things, which we've seen as they've kinda done their own thing in recent years with Nintendo Direct.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on January 15, 2017, 09:25:27 pm
I went in and pre-ordered at Walmart. Not sure if they will have a system for me knowing how broken Walmart is, but it was worth a shot. I saw the pre-order show back up on Target.com for 5 minutes, but by the time I put it in my cart it said not available. Someone must have beat me to it.

I really want the system, but I'm struggling with the price right now. I just had to replace my Vita (I bought a sealed OLED version because I'm anal), and I also know I need to pick up a game with the Switch or it is useless so that comes out nearly $400 with tax on top of the $250 I plunked down on my Vita.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kingrat101 on January 16, 2017, 06:34:19 pm
OK so I've tried to ignore the Switch and various discussions about it, however, I have to vent some frustration with the damn thing. First off why on earth is it less powerful than the PS4 and Xbox One? That is all I wanted Nintendo to do, please Nintendo just show us that you are competitive.
I was recently reading an article here https://gamerant.com/legend-zelda-breath-wild-half-switch-hard-drive/
What the hell?! Nintendo is basically sending you a nice big middle finger alongside your new console.
Of course none of this is set-in-stone, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Look, I love Nintendo, hell Nintendo is the reason I care about games (as I'm sure they are with most people on here.)
I can say in all honesty, I'm embarrassed for them at this point.
Before people start shouting at me that "how powerful the console is doesn't matter, it's all about the games!?" The reason I bring up the lack of power by the Switch because Nintendo is really touting the fact that they have some 3-party developers, I think that while other consoles will be able to support later games, Nintendo will be left behind again and in the same exact spot.
Unfortunately, there were only two games that caught my eye, Splatoon 2 and of course the latest Zelda game. I'm sure that weird real-world Mario game will be better than expected, but I'm skeptical about it.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 16, 2017, 06:52:48 pm
There was never a point that the Switch was going to be as powerful as the modern systems and completely portable at the same time, without being ridiculously expensive.  I thought they'd get close to the lower end of an Xbox One, there's nothing saying exactly where they place at the moment till people can open it all up and run tests, somewhere between a Wii U and Xbone I'd assume, but I think it's much less important for them to 1:1 compete with the other systems, and instead find other ways to capture the market. 

I think the Switch is that.  They've already proven they are at the top when it comes with handhelds, so if they can deal with that market, combining it with their console market, they have a way to stick around, without just fighting a straight up 3 way battle with Sony and Microsoft, which they wouldn't be able to keep up with at this point and they would lose again.  Heck, the Wii was never as powerful as the 360 and PS3 and the Wii whooped their asses.

There could be an issue of third party ports and such, which has the possibly of being problematic for them like it was for the Wii U, but as it seems very much like their handheld replacement too, it has the potential for a real massive library once 3DS development starts winding down more.

*EDIT*
One thing to add that I am worried about and can slightly piggy back off of the expensive accessories aspect, is that most of the games for the Switch are either full priced or close to it, of the ones announce at least.  1 2 Switch looks like something that should be a pack in game, or 10 bucks on the eshop, but that's a 50 dollar game.  Super Bomberman R seems okay, it's your basic Bomberman with a little extra and it's 60 bucks.  ARMS I heard is genuinely good from what people played, but seems fairly basic for the most part and that is 60 bucks.  Skyrim is 60 bucks, but that doesn't release till the fall and by then, Skyrim on PS4 and Xbox One are gonna drop in price.  Heck, one of the earliest available Switch games to pre-order was Lego City Undercover, a nearly 4 year old game, and that is 60 dollars.

I was initially gonna grab like Super Bomberman R, ARMS, and 1 2 Switch for the game meetups I go to with a local gamer group and that's gonna be stuff within the first month or so, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming out at the end of April, but I can't justify 170 bucks for those games at all.  Combine that with the expensive accessories I'm likely to buy, the system might be getting off to a wobbly start, even if I think it has a pretty solid first year of games to get.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: gamesta64 on January 16, 2017, 07:47:31 pm
i have to tell the news to everyone its a HYBRID CONSOLE! :D
(means more faster and better).
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kingrat101 on January 16, 2017, 10:53:55 pm
I think the Switch is that.  They've already proven they are at the top when it comes with handhelds, so if they can deal with that market, combining it with their console market, they have a way to stick around, without just fighting a straight up 3 way battle with Sony and Microsoft, which they wouldn't be able to keep up with at this point and they would lose again.  Heck, the Wii was never as powerful as the 360 and PS3 and the Wii whooped their asses.
But it's such a weak argument to bring up the Wii and how it beat out both the 360 and PS3, besides die-hard Nintendo fans buying it cause it's the newest Nintendo console, most people bought it for the gimmick. Not to mention the fact that the PS3 was $600 for three years. Nintendo doesn't have that luxury anymore. They are literally competing against two more powerful systems that can be had for cheaper. Nintendo cant even tout their biggest feature. anymore..price.

Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on January 16, 2017, 10:57:13 pm
Nintendo should have started preorders now for a May launch. They should have packed 1 2 Switch with the system. Also had the new Nintendo network ready to launch with the system.

More third party launch titles would be available at that time. Nintendo then runs some promotional ties with a fast food place, run ads on networks and markets targeting 20-40 year olds, and gets some product placement on a few shows aimed at female adults.

You allow the system to post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and give out MyNintendo coins for activity in the launch window.

Clean house at NOA and bring in some new leaders that are ready to make this thing succeed in the west without Western developers.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: indenton on January 16, 2017, 11:17:02 pm
OK so I've tried to ignore the Switch and various discussions about it, however, I have to vent some frustration with the damn thing. First off why on earth is it less powerful than the PS4 and Xbox One? That is all I wanted Nintendo to do, please Nintendo just show us that you are competitive.

I don't know if you've noticed, but the Switch is portable, it's smaller than both the new models of the PS4 / Xbone.  If you were expecting same specs from a home console portable hybrid THIS SOON, it would be boiling your hands, the battery would be terrible, you'd then be complaining about the high price and you're stupid.  This seamless switch into a portable is an inherent advantage over all of its competitors. 

I've seen a lot of hands-on impressions with the system, the main thing I've noticed from a lot of footage is that switching between docked and any of the other play modes is just as hassle-free as they presented in the trailers.  Maybe not quite as instantaneous to show up on the screen out of the dock, but by the time you take even one step back from the Switch dock, you're good to go!
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: maximo310 on January 16, 2017, 11:46:09 pm
Yeah I honestly don't get how people are expecting a portable priced at $300 to beat the XB1/PS4 in terms of power considering it has a modified and upgraded Tegra chipset from the Nvidia Shield and a smaller form factor.

I'm pretty sure they had to go this route considering they had a ton of developers from the 3DS side, and that they always play it safe on the business side.  Trying to do a ps4/xb1 console would probably lose them additional money and wouldn't help with market share if their competitors decided to make the pro/scropio the base platform for games due to the demands of increased power.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 16, 2017, 11:54:50 pm
But it's such a weak argument to bring up the Wii and how it beat out both the 360 and PS3, besides die-hard Nintendo fans buying it cause it's the newest Nintendo console, most people bought it for the gimmick. Not to mention the fact that the PS3 was $600 for three years. Nintendo doesn't have that luxury anymore. They are literally competing against two more powerful systems that can be had for cheaper. Nintendo cant even tout their biggest feature. anymore..price.

The biggest feature of the Switch is its portability.  That could be a pretty big deal and the only way Nintendo stands out in the market.  Sure, you can get a PS4 for the same price, but that PS4 ain't going anywhere.  You can take your Switch, a proper console, with you at a moments notice with no downtime to any location.  That's a pretty big selling point.  Sure, the Wii had things in its favor and the Switch has much less, but like you said, the gimmick, is what sold it.  The gimmick now is portability and we'll have to see if that puts them back into the market.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: sloan11 on January 17, 2017, 08:58:46 am
Look, I love Nintendo, hell Nintendo is the reason I care about games (as I'm sure they are with most people on here.)
I can say in all honesty, I'm embarrassed for them at this point.

But it's such a weak argument to bring up the Wii and how it beat out both the 360 and PS3, besides die-hard Nintendo fans buying it cause it's the newest Nintendo console, most people bought it for the gimmick.


I guess all i can say is that I completely disagree...

'embarrassed' is such a strange word to use.

and at what point is motion control no longer a 'gimmick'? like how many generations does it have to be in and how many awesome games need to use it and how many zillions of consoles need to be sold before its no longer a gimmick... not to mention VR kinda hinges on motion control in some ways, which according to 'people' VR is the future.. oh, who to believe?


btw, i'm not arguing that they are taking the 'right' approach (how is that measured?...don't say 'sales' lol) , i'm just saying that the switch appears to be an incredible piece of kit that is extremely unique. not embarrassing to anyone lol
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 17, 2017, 09:41:38 am
So, I was pondering the many facets of the universe this morning and I had a little bit of of and epiphany. 

Since the Switch isn't going to be able to court those AAA type games that people want, they should aggressive court indie/small developers.  They should make Nintendo the place to be for all the Shovel Knights, Shantaes, Broforces, Limbos, Spelunky-s, and Undertales.  Make this less powerful system the EXCLUSIVE console home to showcase these cool games. 

I like these games better most of the time anyway. It really seems like a match made in heaven.
Thoughts?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 17, 2017, 11:28:22 am
I was recently reading an article here https://gamerant.com/legend-zelda-breath-wild-half-switch-hard-drive/
What the hell?! Nintendo is basically sending you a nice big middle finger alongside your new console.

unfortunately this is not necisarily the case. sure it looks bad with breath of the wild being 13Gb and the system only having 32Gb but you forget that with the games being on cartridges that the ONLY thing you should theoretically have to download to system memory would be any updates.

of course I still believe with them only giving you 32Gb base that they are telling you to fuck off. could of at least given us 100Gb. but then again we as collectors are more likely to get the physical editions of everything so 32 gb should give us a lot of memory to work with.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: baileykun on January 17, 2017, 12:16:02 pm
Preorder hell. Ah fun, I'm on a call list at my local Gamestop because I live in the boonies with no where else to turn that doesn't require you to pay in full upfront. For once can't Nintendo put out enough of something? Did put a deposit on Breathe of the Wild at least.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 17, 2017, 12:56:43 pm
Preorder hell. Ah fun, I'm on a call list at my local Gamestop because I live in the boonies with no where else to turn that doesn't require you to pay in full upfront. For once can't Nintendo put out enough of something? Did put a deposit on Breathe of the Wild at least.

Just my asshole opinion from observing my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. I think there's a lot of demand. There's a bunch of preorders out there.  It would be shooting themselves in the foot to not have plenty of consoles to go around.

The haters are hating big.  That's a good indicator that it could be big. I'm in 100%. Mine is preordered.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 17, 2017, 01:04:48 pm
Preorder hell. Ah fun, I'm on a call list at my local Gamestop because I live in the boonies with no where else to turn that doesn't require you to pay in full upfront. For once can't Nintendo put out enough of something? Did put a deposit on Breathe of the Wild at least.

Just my asshole opinion from observing my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. I think there's a lot of demand. There's a bunch of preorders out there.  It would be shooting themselves in the foot to not have plenty of consoles to go around.

The haters are hating big.  That's a good indicator that it could be big. I'm in 100%. Mine is preordered.

It seems, since the PS2 launch, that "selling out" of your first run of pre-ordered consoles, is just a thing they do now, to help hype the system more.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 17, 2017, 01:19:29 pm
Preorder hell. Ah fun, I'm on a call list at my local Gamestop because I live in the boonies with no where else to turn that doesn't require you to pay in full upfront. For once can't Nintendo put out enough of something? Did put a deposit on Breathe of the Wild at least.

Just my asshole opinion from observing my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. I think there's a lot of demand. There's a bunch of preorders out there.  It would be shooting themselves in the foot to not have plenty of consoles to go around.

The haters are hating big.  That's a good indicator that it could be big. I'm in 100%. Mine is preordered.

It seems, since the PS2 launch, that "selling out" of your first run of pre-ordered consoles, is just a thing they do now, to help hype the system more.

Before the 9/9/99 thing of the Dreamcast, were launch days a big deal?  I may not have paid attention.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 17, 2017, 01:40:19 pm
I remember the PS1 and Saturn getting a lot of attention for their launches. But before that, no, I really don't remember launches being that big of a deal, besides their initial CES showings. But then again, before that, I was a kid. So I might not have paid attention.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: brickmethod on January 17, 2017, 01:40:51 pm
I'm new to vgcollect and the forum.  I'm back into the video games fold after many lost years thanks to my son.  I have to say, the Switch is going to be incredible.  Especially for a young family on the go.  Too many times I have asked my son to stop playing (insert console here) to go somewhere.  Now that we can take the game on the go, it will mean peace and tranquility for the republic.

I've got one on pre-order with Zelda.  Didn't hear of any limited editions though.  Might have to go back to EBGames to ask.

This will be my first launch purchase since I got the NES for Christmas way back when.

Nintendo has always taken care of the young kids of gaming.  Santa brought my son an XBOX 360 3 years ago with Minecraft.  However, trying to find age appropriate titles for a 5 year old is near impossible.  He got a WiiU last year for his birthday (tried to outlast this request for the new console - to no avail), and finding kid friendly titles is a breeze.

Nintendo has always been very cartoony with their video games.  Which has made this family make the switch to Switch!?

haha...can't wait until March 3rd.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 17, 2017, 02:42:22 pm
I was really hoping March 17th was going to be the day. I'm going to be out of town that weekend of March 3rd. Louisville Arcade Expo starts that day!
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: redblaze57 on January 17, 2017, 06:23:51 pm
I think you're going to see available  pre-orders pop up from time to time.  If you want to see when I do suggest cheap ass gamer on Twitter (@videogamedeals) I got my preorder in at lunch on Friday after they mentioned it.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on January 17, 2017, 10:32:44 pm
@brickmethod - welcome!

There are two special editions of Zelda, but they are sold out all over. Might have to see if you can find one in the "wild". See what I did there? Hee hee. 

Nintendo verified that the Walmart preorders being done in their layaway program are legit. Only downfall is that they only are selling gray. I really wanted a neon edition, but I missed them.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kingrat101 on January 18, 2017, 04:14:44 am
OK so I've tried to ignore the Switch and various discussions about it, however, I have to vent some frustration with the damn thing. First off why on earth is it less powerful than the PS4 and Xbox One? That is all I wanted Nintendo to do, please Nintendo just show us that you are competitive.

I don't know if you've noticed, but the Switch is portable, it's smaller than both the new models of the PS4 / Xbone.  If you were expecting same specs from a home console portable hybrid THIS SOON, it would be boiling your hands, the battery would be terrible, you'd then be complaining about the high price and you're stupid.  This seamless switch into a portable is an inherent advantage over all of its competitors. 

I've seen a lot of hands-on impressions with the system, the main thing I've noticed from a lot of footage is that switching between docked and any of the other play modes is just as hassle-free as they presented in the trailers.  Maybe not quite as instantaneous to show up on the screen out of the dock, but by the time you take even one step back from the Switch dock, you're good to go!
My point is that Nintendo is trying to sell a system/portal under the guise that it's the best of both worlds. Truthfully, though, it's neither. You're are either getting an overpriced handheld or an underpowered console.
Nintendo doesn't need to try to sell a product on another gimmick, they have great exclusives that most people buy their consoles for, however they always lack third-party support. As soon as the Switch fails, third-party developers will leave too, leaving Nintendo in the same spot they started in.
In all honesty though, I don't see many people falling for the portable aspect of it, people who want portable gaming have a 3ds,vita or even something like the Nvidia shield or Pandora.
Let's be fair here, I want Nintendo to succeed. I just don't see that happening with the Switch. 
I'll admit, I could be 100% wrong. I hope the Switch is a big success for Nintendo.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 05:24:32 am
My point is that Nintendo is trying to sell a system/portal under the guise that it's the best of both worlds. Truthfully, though, it's neither. You're are either getting an overpriced handheld or an underpowered console.
Nintendo doesn't need to try to sell a product on another gimmick, they have great exclusives that most people buy their consoles for, however they always lack third-party support. As soon as the Switch fails, third-party developers will leave too, leaving Nintendo in the same spot they started in.
In all honesty though, I don't see many people falling for the portable aspect of it, people who want portable gaming have a 3ds,vita or even something like the Nvidia shield or Pandora.
Let's be fair here, I want Nintendo to succeed. I just don't see that happening with the Switch. 
I'll admit, I could be 100% wrong. I hope the Switch is a big success for Nintendo.

The 3DS is done within probably a year or less, the Vita is barely competition (It's done no better than the Wii U in a slightly longer time span), and the same could be said for the Nividia Shield that I don't think too many people really care about and certainly doesn't have mass appeal and doesn't have any killer apps.  It's a market that Nintendo has always owned and is currently owning, and its smart for them to capitalize on it with their console, which again, is also a console.  Why downplay the gimmick? It's a prominent feature than no one else has.  Sure, it's not as powerful as the other main consoles, but neither of those are portable.  Sure, it's abit pricier than handhelds that have been out for 5 to 6 years, but neither of those can instantly connect with a TV...except for technically the Vita, but you have to own another device and another controller to take advantage of that, which kinda removes any price advantage and it requires turning off the system.

I know it's easy to be all doom and gloom in the situation, I'm still worried myself when it comes to third party support, their questionable online service idea, and their pricey accessories and games, but there's a lot of potential here for Nintendo to do well too.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 18, 2017, 12:34:43 pm
I know that Dragon Quest XI is coming to 3DS later this year. And that's a big release, in the RPG niche at least.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 12:58:24 pm
I know that Dragon Quest XI is coming to 3DS later this year. And that's a big release, in the RPG niche at least.

Mostly in Japan, though interest in Dragon Quest is growing over here abit, but that's not a first party title.  There's been nothing else announced really and I think that's because Nintendo is shifting towards Switch support as they need to move on from the 3DS.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: 98dgreen on January 18, 2017, 01:11:15 pm
I don't know if this is the right place for this but on my local craigslist there is somebody already scalping the system for 699$.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 01:18:26 pm
I don't know if this is the right place for this but on my local craigslist there is somebody already scalping the system for 699$.

Yeah that's expected lol Hopefully too many don't jump on those "deals", because I don't feel like we'll have a situation as bad a the NES Mini here.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 18, 2017, 02:27:44 pm
I don't know if this is the right place for this but on my local craigslist there is somebody already scalping the system for 699$.

Yeah that's expected lol Hopefully too many don't jump on those "deals", because I don't feel like we'll have a situation as bad a the NES Mini here.

people are already buying them for between 400-500 on eBay for just the console.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 03:32:25 pm
I don't know if this is the right place for this but on my local craigslist there is somebody already scalping the system for 699$.

Yeah that's expected lol Hopefully too many don't jump on those "deals", because I don't feel like we'll have a situation as bad a the NES Mini here.

people are already buying them for between 400-500 on eBay for just the console.

Really don't understand why people do that this early.  There's probably gonna more showing up for pre-order and there's still launch day release.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 18, 2017, 03:46:35 pm
as unfortunate as it is I hope the demand is MUCH higher than the supply. I put in a pre-order for it the day pre-orders went up for them and just about every release title and found out a few days later that my gf pre-ordered it with just Zelda (both grey systems). I don't believe that we will be needing 2 systems so if the demand is high enough I will sell 1 to recoup the costs of the $3-400 in games I have pre-ordered for it. if not I will just not pick it up.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 03:52:21 pm
According to an article I read, the company who makes the display for the Switch is saying they are gearing up to ship around 10 million units this year.  That's certainly not something that translates to "sales", but that could be an estimate to what they are hoping for in the first year or so which is a good number.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 05:23:26 pm
Fire Emblem Warriors is confirmed for a fall release and they announced a new Fire Emblem for 2018 on the Switch.  No details on the last one, just a plain "Fire Emblem" announcement.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: spac316 on January 18, 2017, 06:18:04 pm
Fire Emblem Warriors is confirmed for a fall release and they announced a new Fire Emblem for 2018 on the Switch.  No details on the last one, just a plain "Fire Emblem" announcement.

They also announced that FE Warriors will release for the New 3DS(assuming it's exclusive for that, much like Xenoblade 3D). That bothers me a little. Don't you think they should release it exclusively for the Switch? Sure it'll be on more powerful hardware and look it, but would people want to buy all new hardware to play it, or just save a few hundred dollars and buy it for something they already own? (same can be applied for Zelda:BotW)
I just find it odd...makes it look like they have no faith in the Switch so they they have to release it to another device to make ends meet.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 18, 2017, 07:27:01 pm
Fire Emblem Warriors is confirmed for a fall release and they announced a new Fire Emblem for 2018 on the Switch.  No details on the last one, just a plain "Fire Emblem" announcement.

They also announced that FE Warriors will release for the New 3DS(assuming it's exclusive for that, much like Xenoblade 3D). That bothers me a little. Don't you think they should release it exclusively for the Switch? Sure it'll be on more powerful hardware and look it, but would people want to buy all new hardware to play it, or just save a few hundred dollars and buy it for something they already own? (same can be applied for Zelda:BotW)
I just find it odd...makes it look like they have no faith in the Switch so they they have to release it another device to make ends meet.

I don't think it looks that way at all.  To me, this is simply there still being a 3DS market that they can't just outright dump for the Switch so suddenly and its easy enough to do a port like they did with Hyrule Warriors Legends right off the bat.  Curious if it'll even run well on a New 3DS.  Hyrule Warriors Legends was unplayable on a regular 3DS and was just good enough on the New 3DS, while taking big graphical hits and vastly lower enemy numbers.  FEW looks impressive on the Switch, a big step up from Hyrule Warriors for sure and though I'm not a Fire Emblem fan at all, I might pick this up.

Actually, now that I think about it, it does make sense to do this, since the current Fire Emblem fanbase is on the 3DS at the moment.  They talked it up on the direct, but Fire Emblem hasn't been on a console since the Wii in 2008, so it makes sense to keep FE fans happy who aren't making the jump to Switch right away with the two 3DS games they'll get this year.  Honestly was more surprised that FE: Echoes didn't get a Switch version.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: baileykun on January 19, 2017, 10:44:12 am
Preorder hell. Ah fun, I'm on a call list at my local Gamestop because I live in the boonies with no where else to turn that doesn't require you to pay in full upfront. For once can't Nintendo put out enough of something? Did put a deposit on Breathe of the Wild at least.

Just my asshole opinion from observing my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. I think there's a lot of demand. There's a bunch of preorders out there.  It would be shooting themselves in the foot to not have plenty of consoles to go around.

The haters are hating big.  That's a good indicator that it could be big. I'm in 100%. Mine is preordered.

It seems, since the PS2 launch, that "selling out" of your first run of pre-ordered consoles, is just a thing they do now, to help hype the system more.
True, but damn it's rough how stores are doing it these days(didn't expect this kinda hype after Wii U flopped.). I kinda hate how most stores you can only order it usually if you go online because they sell out online so fast and few reserve store copies. Luckily, I found out if you go in store at Walmart they're taking in store pre-orders until they sell out so I ordered in store. I deposited down on on system and at Gamestop I have down on a copy of Breathe of the Wild now. Online where you have to pay full price is something I just can't afford right now *shrugs*. I'm just hopefully Nintendo can ramp up production in order to keep flow of the consoles after launch. I remember people having trouble getting many a Nintendo release for weeks after the release date.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on January 19, 2017, 10:52:57 am
I think I read that they intend on having 10 million Switches at launch.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 19, 2017, 04:47:05 pm
I think I read that they intend on having 10 million Switches at launch.
I think the number is 2 million at launch.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 19, 2017, 04:57:23 pm
I think I read that they intend on having 10 million Switches at launch.

I wrote about that above, but that's not launch, the company making the displays is gearing up to ship 10 million for the year.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: Warmsignal on January 21, 2017, 12:42:20 pm
I can't help but feel that this applies every time a new console is coming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rIJmGj4g-s
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on January 23, 2017, 10:45:26 am
I am Setsuna added to the list of launch titles

http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/894/i-am-setsuna-coming-to-nintendo-switch-on-march-3
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 23, 2017, 10:51:12 am
I am Setsuna added to the list of launch titles

http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/894/i-am-setsuna-coming-to-nintendo-switch-on-march-3

sill no physical release though...
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: azure on January 23, 2017, 10:51:49 am
I am Setsuna added to the list of launch titles

http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/894/i-am-setsuna-coming-to-nintendo-switch-on-march-3

Digital, was really hoping for a physical copy of this one :/
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kashell on January 23, 2017, 11:52:15 am
I am Setsuna added to the list of launch titles

http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/894/i-am-setsuna-coming-to-nintendo-switch-on-march-3

sill no physical release though...

Damn damn damn.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on January 24, 2017, 04:46:19 pm
World of Goo, Little Inferno, and Human Resource Machine confirmed as day one digital launch titles.

http://2dboy.com/2017/01/24/coming-soon-to-the-nintendo-switch/
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 24, 2017, 04:50:25 pm
Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth was also added to the Switch launch lineup.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on January 25, 2017, 01:33:54 am
I'm seeing all kinds of people bummed that they can't pre-order a Switch already.

...I don't get how pre-orders can get full already. I thought the entire idea of implementing pre-orders is so a company can get an accurate handle on how many units to produce, beforehand. It's only been like a week, two weeks since the announcement. If Nintendo didn't give themselves enough time between the official announcement and the official launch-date, that's some bad launch planning; almost as bad as the Saturn launch was.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on January 25, 2017, 08:39:01 am
almost as bad as the Saturn launch was.
Gotta straight up argue with that one.  NOWHERE near as bad as the Saturn launch.  Same day and 2 months out are not near "almost".  I've slept since then, so I can't recall how soon pre-orders went up for Xbox Ones and PS4s before the release, especially since I didn't preorder those.  But I'm pretty sure pre-orders of those sold out just as quickly.

Just noticed that "Dragonball" just went up for preorder on Best Buy for Switch.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: weirdfeline on January 26, 2017, 06:10:16 am
Nintendo Switch is a disaster. Before the presentation I was sure I'd want it day one but after it's just been a train wreck.

Super Mario Odyssey looks like the only reason to buy a Switch and it doesn't release until November.

Splatoon 2 looks more like a Splatoon 1.5 and from the gameplay shown so far it just seems like it's lacking any charm the first one had and that they just quickly slapped it together. It was probably a port initially like all the rumors had indicated that they decided to turn into a sequel to sell more.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe looks to serve only the people that skipped Wii U. They fixed battle mode but really who cared that much about battle mode until they screwed it up in the Wii U version? They brought back holding two items.. so a feature that should have already been in the game is returning. 5 new characters, 2 returning items and 2 new battle courses. NO NEW RACE TRACKS!? They didn't even add Diddy Kong...

I don't care for Zelda and it seems like it won't have much of a difference between the Wii U and Switch versions.

Other than those four games nothing looks good to me or it's also on PS4 where it will run better.

How did they not announce a new Animal Crossing game? Like, seriously? New Leaf was released forever ago, Wii U didn't even get one and they still haven't announced one for Switch?? There's not even any rumors of it. They made all those Animal Crossing amiibo that went straight to the clearance rack for nothing.

The accessories and their prices are just a flat out joke.

Nintendo needs to start talking to Sony to get their games on PS4. This launch is unacceptable. Nintendo has no business remaining in the hardware business or at least the home console business.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: jimmyecho on January 26, 2017, 02:05:22 pm
I could not be more excited for the Switch, its one of the main reasons I have made an account on here.
I have always been a fan of collecting, not just games. I hope to one day own a full library of Switch physical releases. That is the dream.
Also, my first post on here big hello to everyone. I'm excited to be here.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on January 26, 2017, 04:57:21 pm
I could not be more excited for the Switch, its one of the main reasons I have made an account on here.
I have always been a fan of collecting, not just games. I hope to one day own a full library of Switch physical releases. That is the dream.
Also, my first post on here big hello to everyone. I'm excited to be here.

That's a pretty big goal.  The system isn't out yet and you're going to get them all? 

I hope you can do it.
Being a Nintendo fan, I hope there's too many games and have to dedicate a whole wing to it.   ;)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 27, 2017, 11:01:53 am
I could not be more excited for the Switch, its one of the main reasons I have made an account on here.
I have always been a fan of collecting, not just games. I hope to one day own a full library of Switch physical releases. That is the dream.
Also, my first post on here big hello to everyone. I'm excited to be here.

That's a pretty big goal.  The system isn't out yet and you're going to get them all? 

I hope you can do it.
Being a Nintendo fan, I hope there's too many games and have to dedicate a whole wing to it.   ;)

ill just be happy if the majority of the total library make it to a physical release.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 30, 2017, 07:50:28 pm
Here's an image for what the Switch is currently looking like with releases. 

(http://i.imgur.com/OR7v3eQ.png)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kashell on January 31, 2017, 07:57:36 am
Tales? Sweet!
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: 98dgreen on January 31, 2017, 10:26:48 am
Here's an image for what the Switch is currently looking like with releases. 

(http://i.imgur.com/OR7v3eQ.png)
A lot of the should either be launch titles  considering some of them are on the previous consule generation and would take minimal effort to port over.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on January 31, 2017, 10:27:43 am
Here's an image for what the Switch is currently looking like with releases. 


63 games set to release this year? not bad. 103 on the chart? also not bad. plus all the wii ware titles that will be brought over.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 01, 2017, 02:08:47 pm
Looks like its being said that the Switch online service will only be around 20 to 30 bucks a year.  Vastly cheaper than either Xbox or PS4, so hopefully Nintendo can still justify the price.

http://nintendowire.com/blog/2017/02/01/switch-online-services-priced-somewhere-2000-3000-yen-year/
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on February 01, 2017, 03:00:17 pm
Is it weird that I'm really wanting to try Farm Simulator 18?  The list keeps growing and I' loving it. 

It's the odd-ball stuff that I'm really pumped for.  Bring them on.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: spac316 on February 03, 2017, 10:08:09 pm
Yeah, I think MK8 Deluxe should be a launch title. In my view, it's just a port with added battle modes and characters/karts. But what would I know?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 03, 2017, 10:26:34 pm
Yeah, I think MK8 Deluxe should be a launch title. In my view, it's just a port with added battle modes and characters/karts. But what would I know?

Yeah for a game that had so little added to it, they really should've tried to get it out at launch or even within the first month at like a 40 dollar price tag.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on February 04, 2017, 02:48:56 pm
Hey everyone :), I have a question about the pre orders if someone can help. When you pre order the switch does that mean they reserve consoles for you? Or is it still a first come first serve basis and non preorder customers can still buy one? If I were to not preorder the switch and then show up as early as possible way before doors open and be the first in. will they still sell me one? Or do they reserve them for the preorder customers until the next week or so?  Thanks for any explaining.  :D
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on February 06, 2017, 10:34:16 am
Hey everyone :), I have a question about the pre orders if someone can help. When you pre order the switch does that mean they reserve consoles for you? Or is it still a first come first serve basis and non preorder customers can still buy one? If I were to not preorder the switch and then show up as early as possible way before doors open and be the first in. will they still sell me one? Or do they reserve them for the preorder customers until the next week or so?  Thanks for any explaining.  :D

people who preordered it are guaranteed a copy. people who did not still have a chance to get one but then it is on a first come first serve basis for the consoles that aren't designated for a pre order. keep in mind gamestop will most likely get around 5 or less spare consoles so its probably more effective going to a walmart, target, best buy, etc for it as they are likely to get more spares than gamestop.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: argyle on February 06, 2017, 03:22:21 pm
Well I'm super happy - spoke with a friend of mine at Gamestop a couple weeks ago and he said he was on the fence about keeping his BofW Master Edition he had preordered - said I'd be the first person he contacted if he decided to pass on it. He got back with me last week & said he was definitely passing, and he's selling it to me for his cost. :)

I'm a huge Zelda fan, and he said he wasn't really so he couldn't justify the extra cost. Less than a month to go!! :D
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 06, 2017, 05:45:22 pm
Well I'm super happy - spoke with a friend of mine at Gamestop a couple weeks ago and he said he was on the fence about keeping his BofW Master Edition he had preordered - said I'd be the first person he contacted if he decided to pass on it. He got back with me last week & said he was definitely passing, and he's selling it to me for his cost. :)

I'm a huge Zelda fan, and he said he wasn't really so he couldn't justify the extra cost. Less than a month to go!! :D

I've been teetering around on that myself.  I have thought about getting it and seeing if a friend wants to trade for the special edition.  I like the little statue, but I think I might instead get the special edition and use that 30 bucks saved to put towards the collector hard back strategy guide.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: tpugmire on February 06, 2017, 06:24:34 pm
I really wanted the master edition but could never find it, so I settled on just the regular game.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 06, 2017, 06:37:34 pm
I really wanted the master edition but could never find it, so I settled on just the regular game.

Yeah it sold out instantly.  I was lucky to get it and as a Zelda collector, its kinda of a big deal, but I've had to reconsider my collecting habits, even for Zelda.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: tpugmire on February 06, 2017, 07:30:38 pm
Well hey, keep me in mind if you do go that route.  ;)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on February 07, 2017, 11:27:47 pm


people who preordered it are guaranteed a copy. people who did not still have a chance to get one but then it is on a first come first serve basis for the consoles that aren't designated for a pre order. keep in mind gamestop will most likely get around 5 or less spare consoles so its probably more effective going to a walmart, target, best buy, etc for it as they are likely to get more spares than gamestop.

Thank you :D, that makes me feel much better about my chances of getting one. I was planning on trying the Walmart first too.  I assumed they would have a few spares for the general public but wanted confirmation. :). The Walmart is right up the street from my house. I will wake up really early and try to be the first inside so I can try to get one of the spares.   
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on February 08, 2017, 05:00:37 pm
Remember when Call of Duty: Whatever came out and it had the COD4 multiplayer with it for free and folks were nuts for it? 

What do y'all think about this "What if"?  What if Nintendo rereleased some of those beloved games for big franchises at budget prices for the Switch?  Do you think it would help sell the system?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on February 08, 2017, 06:11:21 pm
Remember when Call of Duty: Whatever came out and it had the COD4 multiplayer with it for free and folks were nuts for it? 

What do y'all think about this "What if"?  What if Nintendo rereleased some of those beloved games for big franchises at budget prices for the Switch?  Do you think it would help sell the system?

Absolutely. Super Mario Bros. is what initially sold so many NES's, and that was during even worse circumstances, after the video game crash. Same mentality could work here.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 08, 2017, 08:06:23 pm
Remember when Call of Duty: Whatever came out and it had the COD4 multiplayer with it for free and folks were nuts for it? 

What do y'all think about this "What if"?  What if Nintendo rereleased some of those beloved games for big franchises at budget prices for the Switch?  Do you think it would help sell the system?

In what way?  Is that not what the Virtual Console is?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on February 08, 2017, 09:35:00 pm
Remember when Call of Duty: Whatever came out and it had the COD4 multiplayer with it for free and folks were nuts for it? 

What do y'all think about this "What if"?  What if Nintendo rereleased some of those beloved games for big franchises at budget prices for the Switch?  Do you think it would help sell the system?

In what way?  Is that not what the Virtual Console is?

I would say physical, so folks can see it at GameStop

I don't think last gen's big, AAA titles has ever been done. Gotta get the bros excited about your console.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 08, 2017, 09:46:22 pm
Oh I think I see what you mean now. I  thought you just meant for Nintendo to release their old hits, for which honestly, a "Nintendo Classics" line of remastered old games would be cool, but you mean grabbing fan favorite games from other companies and bringing them back like they did with Call of Duty 4.  Not sure what games that would even work for that are even on that level.  A lot of games have gotten remastered versions already and anything else that would work are exclusive to Xbox or Sony.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on February 09, 2017, 09:32:55 am
I was thinking games like COD4, KoToR, GTA: IV, BioShock, Assassin's Creed: Ezio Trilogy, Red Dead Redemption...

I'm just thinking of fan favorites that folks might have been too young to really enjoy, might have just skipped, or they played and would want to go back to them. 

Maybe skip the ones that already have a remaster.  I don't know.  I'm just spitballing here.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on February 09, 2017, 12:34:18 pm
I was thinking games like COD4, KoToR, GTA: IV, BioShock, Assassin's Creed: Ezio Trilogy, Red Dead Redemption...

I'm just thinking of fan favorites that folks might have been too young to really enjoy, might have just skipped, or they played and would want to go back to them. 

Maybe skip the ones that already have a remaster.  I don't know.  I'm just spitballing here.

If they do this, then they should do collections of games. Something like Super Mario All-Stars or the Sega 6-Pak was back in the day.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 09, 2017, 04:30:17 pm
Maybe some could be nice, but there aren't a lot that could do well that would sell systems and not just look like leftovers being tossed onto the Switch as scrap.  They'd have to be full remasters and likely exclusives and that dwindles down the selection quite abit.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on February 16, 2017, 04:01:05 pm
If you're interested.

Switch already spotted in the wild
https://vid.me/oQkO
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 16, 2017, 04:08:39 pm
Yup, looks like a Switch.  Getting nice and hyped for Zelda right now.  Been trying to avoid any new details on Zelda since the January 12th video and its hard.  I know there was some information released not long ago and the Art and Artifacts book has been shown off and I just got my Game Informer magazine which is all about Zelda and I know it has some new information too. Only two more weeks!
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on February 17, 2017, 12:39:15 am
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/digitaltrends-uploads-prod/2017/01/Nicalis-tweet.jpg)

(https://snapthirty.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/joyconpicred.png?w=950)

What do you guys think of the switch's UI based on the leaked photos so far? It looks so perfect and organized to me  ;D. It looks so much more refined and modern than the Wii U's UI and overall appearance. I love the title art. It's larger and more sleek looking. Eshop, gallery and communities seem to be easily accessed with one touch from the bottom. It looks so seemless.  I cant wait to see it in person. :)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: emporerdragon on February 27, 2017, 06:09:06 pm
Got to fiddle around with one today (My store's shipment came in so we had to pop one open to take a look). I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed.

The screen part was very lightweight but had a good, crisp picture and excellent sound (blows the Wii U's gamepad's speakers out of the water). Without the Joycons attached, it's basically got the weight, look, and sound of a higher end tablet.

The Joycons were a big surprise as well. You really can't fathom how small they actually are until you hold them. They're basically the size of the bottom half of a Wiimote. The connections are also very solid and will stay firmly in place once attached, but will also slide out easily once the release button is hit.

All in all, a good showing of solid Nintendo craftsmanship. I might have to get one sooner rather than later now.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on February 27, 2017, 06:39:16 pm
Whenever Breath of the Wild keeps getting attention for being "open-world", I keep thinking, "Wasn't the original Legend of Zelda open-world?"
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 27, 2017, 07:46:21 pm
Whenever Breath of the Wild keeps getting attention for being "open-world", I keep thinking, "Wasn't the original Legend of Zelda open-world?"

I think it's about open world in a way where you explore most of the world with no loading (that at least can be perceived) and screen transitions, which Zelda has never had before.  I think open world is a pretty broad term, as something that might be more proper to BOTW (at least of what little knowledge I have of it), is that the game is more of a "sandbox" game.  Many games with loading between zones are still considered open world, because you aren't really kept on linear paths and can generally explore more openly.  Sandbox is better used for games like Grand Theft Auto, Just Cause, or what seems to be BOTW.  Its full freedom to kinda do what you want, only held back by some sort of item needed to progress into an area.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on February 27, 2017, 10:19:43 pm
^ I'm not hearing anything in that description that doesn't fit Legend of Zelda, other than the graphical limitations of an 8-bit machine. You could go anywhere, and do anything at any time in that game. The only thing holding you back, again, being some item like a raft or ladder to reach certain places.

It was screen-to-screen, but I think that was only because they couldn't fit a map that large on an NES cartridge and have it be seemless.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on February 27, 2017, 10:44:41 pm
^ I'm not hearing anything in that description that doesn't fit Legend of Zelda, other than the graphical limitations of an 8-bit machine. You could go anywhere, and do anything at any time in that game. The only thing holding you back, again, being some item like a raft or ladder to reach certain places.

It was screen-to-screen, but I think that was only because they couldn't fit a map that large on an NES cartridge and have it be seemless.

You certainly aren't wrong, but it could be said that the game being seamless with its world is what sets it apart.  It hasn't been done in Zelda before.  It was either screen to screen or areas separated by loading screens, plus nothing to this scale from what I understand of the maps size.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on February 28, 2017, 12:18:41 pm
Tons of new indie game announcements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pthemnEt3vE

(http://mms.businesswire.com/media/20170228006106/en/572559/5/SWITCH_IndieGraphic.jpg)

Not mentioned in video but confirmed

Ittle Dew 2
Toe Jam & Earl
The fall chapter 2
rogue trooper redux
thumper
wonder boy the dragons trap
enter the gungeon
ultimate chicken horse
and many more
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 03, 2017, 01:16:41 am
Today be the day! I stood in line for 4 hours to NOT get a Switch lol I was mostly going to guarantee myself a charging grip and pro controller along with hanging with a friend grabbing a system.  Turned out that Best Buy got a lot of systems, at least 50, and that doesn't include the 20 to 30 pre-orders.  I'm impressed by the amount as they might even have some Switch systems available when they open later.

My Switch and Master Edition BOTW will be in later today in the mail, where I will slip into it and never leave.  The hype has been unbearable.

*EDIT*
And just to add to anyone that might still have desync issues with their joycon, make sure your joycons are attached when it updates and if they weren't, to restart the system once or even twice with them attached to the Switch to guarantee that the firmware update is properly installed.  This should fix the problem.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on March 03, 2017, 03:00:27 pm
(https://scontent.fbed1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16939548_1478443685507814_8990923377499990612_n.jpg?oh=4c7cf754c8d1ced61c4d3628e09182d4&oe=596DE2E3)


Happy switch day everyone!! :D  So glad I was able to get one with the huge mob of resellers that were there. :)
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 03, 2017, 07:42:19 pm
So, having spent the day with the system and having had played a few different games... so far Zelda is pretty wonderful, feels like Skyward Sword but with obvious improvements.  Snipperclips is wildly recommended as a couch co-op game.  Bomberman R is actually quite refreshing coming from Konami.  Havent played 12switch yet, but im sure itll be interesting.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 03, 2017, 08:31:35 pm
Only put a little time into the game, still on the Plateau (Of course no spoilers), but BOTW so far is fantastic.  It's a truly great overhaul to the game and genuinely challenging in some parts.  This isn't the same Zelda game where you lose a little heart pip here and there and generally never die.  I actually had a genuine fight with a Bokogoblin as you gotta watch for strikes coming in as they can take multiple hearts away.  The only real negative I have so far is that the FPS does start to drop at times.  Not unplayable, but it's noticeable.  Otherwise very pretty.  It's like just as pretty to me as Horizon, but from completely different artistic viewpoints.

I was actually abit unsure about the joycons at first.  They are genuinely the smallest official controller probably made for a console and that's in the grip.  I thought they'd be fine on the system and worse on the grip, but I've put some time in Zelda and while I like the large buttons and grip on the Pro, it isn't feeling uncomfortable.  I might be just fine with it, even if totally threw my sword into the water accidentally trying to bring out my bow because the two R buttons are so small and close to each other lol
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: redblaze57 on March 06, 2017, 10:15:17 am
Well Breath of the wild nearly made me cry. To be as vague as possible it's takes place in one of the dungeons in the game
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 06, 2017, 03:29:59 pm
Only put a little time into the game, still on the Plateau (Of course no spoilers), but BOTW so far is fantastic.  It's a truly great overhaul to the game and genuinely challenging in some parts.  This isn't the same Zelda game where you lose a little heart pip here and there and generally never die.  I actually had a genuine fight with a Bokogoblin as you gotta watch for strikes coming in as they can take multiple hearts away.  The only real negative I have so far is that the FPS does start to drop at times.  Not unplayable, but it's noticeable.  Otherwise very pretty.  It's like just as pretty to me as Horizon, but from completely different artistic viewpoints.

I was actually abit unsure about the joycons at first.  They are genuinely the smallest official controller probably made for a console and that's in the grip.  I thought they'd be fine on the system and worse on the grip, but I've put some time in Zelda and while I like the large buttons and grip on the Pro, it isn't feeling uncomfortable.  I might be just fine with it, even if totally threw my sword into the water accidentally trying to bring out my bow because the two R buttons are so small and close to each other lol

I heard the frame issue is more common when docked in for the monitor.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 06, 2017, 03:43:04 pm
I heard the frame issue is more common when docked in for the monitor.

Apparently, from what I'm hearing too. I haven't tested it since I never use the Switch off the dock. I tried it for abit yesterday and it was really weird after putting so many hours into it while playing on TV.  Felt like going from 3D to 2D lol It hasn't made the game unplayable at all, just a few areas maybe need some optimization if they were to do another update.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on March 06, 2017, 04:50:52 pm
I'll throw my 2 cents in here.  It's just my opinion.  So, take from that what you will.   I'm not a graphics snob.  I just like fun games.
I've played 2 games: Zelda and Bomberman

I've played most of the time as a handheld.  The screen looks great.  It feels good in your hand.  The weight is right.  For a handheld, it'd be tough to beat the Switch.  As a console?  Well, it'll do.  In the docking station it looks great on TV.  I haven't noticed any slow down at all.  I'm impressed so far.

There are a few downsides I've found so far.  The right side of the control has the thumbstick in a weird place.  It takes a little bit to get used to.  I haven't had the problem that some folks have complained about.  I haven't had any pain.  I have pretty good size mitts too.  Maybe that helps.    It just took me a minute to get used to it.  It's not near as comfortable as a Xbox 360 controller (I call that the best controller of all time), but it's way better than the N64 controller. 
The other problem I have isn't with the console itself, but with a dumbass decision by Nintendo.  Friend Codes?  Really?  Friend Codes?  I thought we left that back with the Wii.   Just get it right and rip off Xbox Live.  Microsoft got it right in 2005.  Why can't Nintendo figure it out in 2017?

My opinion?  I like it.  I'm sure there are some issues, but the good outweighs the bad by a long shot.

Now, for a little speculation. This could very well be the last Nintendo home console.  You can see that this thing is a handheld first and a console second.  It is a very good handheld and an ok home console.  It feels like the docking station is an add-on to play your handheld on the TV.  I'm ok with that.  I still like it.  I just feel like Nintendo was more concerned with "on the go" than "sit on your fat ass and bury yourself in a game". 

One last thing: Zelda is awesome.  It's different, but awesome.  You need to play it.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: olly88 on March 06, 2017, 05:50:16 pm
Hopefully I'll be getting one in the next week or so. Can't wait to play Zelda  ;D
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on March 07, 2017, 10:34:05 am
I've had Breath of the Wild on Wii U since Friday, and I haven't done much more than test it out because I've been playing through all the Halos again via the Master Chief Collection (first time playing it this way). And I was already in the middle of Final Fantasy IV Advance. I've got a lot on my gaming plate, at the moment, and I'm not complaining!

But I got curious and looked up Metacritic scores on the game. Nearly a perfect from critics, but just a "good" from users at a 7.5 out of 10 on average.

Why do you think there's such a large gap between the two?

Obviously, we know that some critics are "influenced". But that doesn't account for all of them.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 07, 2017, 10:50:08 am
Thoughts?
I read through a lot of the 0-5 ratings on metacritic for Zelda, they are almost exclusively troll reviews.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: 98dgreen on March 07, 2017, 10:54:59 am
I've had Breath of the Wild on Wii U since Friday, and I haven't done much more than test it out because I've been playing through all the Halos again via the Master Chief Collection (first time playing it this way). And I was already in the middle of Final Fantasy IV Advance. I've got a lot on my gaming plate, at the moment, and I'm not complaining!

But I got curious and looked up Metacritic scores on the game. Nearly a perfect from critics, but just a "good" from users at a 7.5 out of 10 on average.

Why do you think there's such a large gap between the two?

Obviously, we know that some critics are "influenced". But that doesn't account for all of them.

Thoughts?
To be honest from the gameplay I have seen it just looks like a very mediocre open world game.  Seems very empty and boring.  That being said it might just because I am not a zelda fan in the first place and I am not looking at it through rose colored glasses like some people who are saying it is the best game ever lol.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 07, 2017, 12:05:46 pm
This article explains it fairly well.

http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/1225009-legend-zelda-breath-wilds-metascore-bombarded-negative-reviews-paid-reviews#/slide/1

Happens with just about any game that receives a score over 90 from reviewers, usually the same folks who leave 100s for Call of Duty and Madden.

Also, most of the 0 reviews are by people who signed up just to leave a 0 review, or they leave 0 reviews for all good games, or they only give 10s and 0s, or they really really like Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham for GBA and hate everything else.

I even saw more than a handful that stated that this game deserves a 6.5, but since it's so high I'm going to give it a 0 to get it closer to 6.5. 
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 07, 2017, 03:46:34 pm
I'll throw my 2 cents in here.  It's just my opinion.  So, take from that what you will.   I'm not a graphics snob.  I just like fun games.
I've played 2 games: Zelda and Bomberman

I've played most of the time as a handheld.  The screen looks great.  It feels good in your hand.  The weight is right.  For a handheld, it'd be tough to beat the Switch.  As a console?  Well, it'll do.  In the docking station it looks great on TV.  I haven't noticed any slow down at all.  I'm impressed so far.

There are a few downsides I've found so far.  The right side of the control has the thumbstick in a weird place.  It takes a little bit to get used to.  I haven't had the problem that some folks have complained about.  I haven't had any pain.  I have pretty good size mitts too.  Maybe that helps.    It just took me a minute to get used to it.  It's not near as comfortable as a Xbox 360 controller (I call that the best controller of all time), but it's way better than the N64 controller. 
The other problem I have isn't with the console itself, but with a dumbass decision by Nintendo.  Friend Codes?  Really?  Friend Codes?  I thought we left that back with the Wii.   Just get it right and rip off Xbox Live.  Microsoft got it right in 2005.  Why can't Nintendo figure it out in 2017?

My opinion?  I like it.  I'm sure there are some issues, but the good outweighs the bad by a long shot.

Now, for a little speculation. This could very well be the last Nintendo home console.  You can see that this thing is a handheld first and a console second.  It is a very good handheld and an ok home console.  It feels like the docking station is an add-on to play your handheld on the TV.  I'm ok with that.  I still like it.  I just feel like Nintendo was more concerned with "on the go" than "sit on your fat ass and bury yourself in a game". 

One last thing: Zelda is awesome.  It's different, but awesome.  You need to play it.

I feel like people who are use to the Vita didnt feel too much discomfort because of the similar right thumbstick position however, during handheld mode it causes a lot of discomfort on the left hand when we have to shift the right hand for the thumbstick while balancing the weight of the switch on left. Plus with all this I still have support the switch with my two pinkies.

The friend code thing at this point is just to keep constancy.

Zelda is pretty fun. The weapon degrading does get to me on certain situations but still great game.

Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on March 07, 2017, 03:47:49 pm
The people hating on the game are the mad people that can't afford to get the missed Link/Zelda Amiibos that are now $60 each. Nintendo really needed to reprint some of the older compatible Amiibos for Breath of the Wild. At least they made a bunch of the new ones. I'm already seeing restocks for all of them locally and Amazon still has them discounted and available for Prime customers.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 07, 2017, 04:10:47 pm
I find that I'm enjoying Breath of the Wild far more than I was Horizon.  Sure, the world is abit more empty than say the usual open world games to a degree, because its a very large setting, but there's never not something to find.  There are shrines everywhere, stables to visit for side quests or pick up your horse, a million korok's to find, towns to visit, and lots of gear and treasure to find.  It's kinda like if you think there might be something in a spot, good chance there is.  Miyamoto always talked about exploration in his youth being the drive behind the idea of Zelda and this is the first time that idea has ever been truly realized for Zelda.  Its freedom really sets it apart from a lot of other open world games.

I don't know if I could say it's deserving of its near perfect score, even as a massive Zelda fan. The games performance isn't the best and I think weapon durability primarily for melee weapons is super low.  Almost annoyingly low at times, even with weapons that feel more important than the others.  There's also a few other nitpicks, but even saying that, it's still like a strong 9 for me.  It's definitely a fantastic game and deserving of much of the praise it gets.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on March 07, 2017, 07:46:31 pm
Nintendo Switch > All   :D
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kashell on March 08, 2017, 08:15:42 am
Weapons have durability? That's one of my least favorite features in a video game.

Are they lost forever if they break? Or, do they just lose their effectiveness and need to be repaired?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: tpugmire on March 08, 2017, 08:24:42 am
Lost forever, but there's plenty of stuff laying around to find. Still a bit annoying though.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 08, 2017, 08:35:31 am
Yeah, it's a tad annoying, but it adds a level of strategy.

I've only been able to defeat one high level enemy, and it took nearly half an hour because I ran out of weapons.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on March 08, 2017, 10:16:40 am
Weapons have durability? That's one of my least favorite features in a video game.

Are they lost forever if they break? Or, do they just lose their effectiveness and need to be repaired?

It's the common weapons.  I'm assuming that when I get the Master Sword, I won't have to worry about it breaking.  But for now, I have to make do with what I have in Soldier Swords or Traveler Swords.
As you find better stuff, it last longer. 
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 08, 2017, 10:25:26 am
Weapons have durability? That's one of my least favorite features in a video game.

Are they lost forever if they break? Or, do they just lose their effectiveness and need to be repaired?

It's the common weapons.  I'm assuming that when I get the Master Sword, I won't have to worry about it breaking.  But for now, I have to make do with what I have in Soldier Swords or Traveler Swords.
As you find better stuff, it last longer.
Master Sword is unbreakable, Hylian Shield is breakable.

I get how folks find it annoying, but I think it adds a level of difficulty and strategy.  It'd be nice if they let you turn it off, but then it would make getting weapons kind of moot.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on March 08, 2017, 10:46:06 am
I've always hated breakable equipment. It's not the first game to do it. But I'll deal with it, it's not a game-breaker.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 08, 2017, 02:04:08 pm
I wouldn't mind the weapon breaking if the durability was more than a couple enemies.  There are some unique weapons that can be replaced that you come across in your journey that just require bringing some materials to some specific people.  It bugged me more at first, but you get use to it after awhile, especially when you start to learn where weapons will show up and I believe weapons that have been placed in the world respawn eventually.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 08, 2017, 02:10:14 pm
I wouldn't mind the weapon breaking if the durability was more than a couple enemies.  There are some unique weapons that can be replaced that you come across in your journey that just require bringing some materials to some specific people.  It bugged me more at first, but you get use to it after awhile, especially when you start to learn where weapons will show up and I believe weapons that have been placed in the world respawn eventually.
I generally have more weapons than I know what to do with.

The only issue comes when trying to fight a boss tier enemy with a handful of tree branches and run out of weapons.  You're just playing wrong at that point.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on March 08, 2017, 02:19:46 pm
The only issue comes when trying to fight a boss tier enemy with a handful of tree branches and run out of weapons.  You're just playing wrong at that point.

I tried to fight a rock monster early in the game with a bag full of clubs.  It didn't work out too well for me
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on March 08, 2017, 02:37:15 pm
The only issue comes when trying to fight a boss tier enemy with a handful of tree branches and run out of weapons.  You're just playing wrong at that point.

I tried to fight a rock monster early in the game with a bag full of clubs.  It didn't work out too well for me

I never tried hitting them. all I ever tried was chucking bombs at them assuming that they would do more damage. needless to say it did no damage.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 08, 2017, 03:00:10 pm
The only issue comes when trying to fight a boss tier enemy with a handful of tree branches and run out of weapons.  You're just playing wrong at that point.

I tried to fight a rock monster early in the game with a bag full of clubs.  It didn't work out too well for me
HAHAHAHAHa

I tried to fight a rock monster yesterday, a good distance into the game, wasn't doing much damage so I ran like a bitch.

Having played Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne in the last year has made me really appreciate a lot of things in this game.  Also makes me realize that not having a dodge roll sucks and not being able to repair damaged weapons also sucks.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 08, 2017, 04:04:47 pm
The Master sword is unbreakable but they added a cooldown for it.

The first named boss I fought was Hinox [Giant Cyclops]. Mandatory to have arrows for it. The Rock boss Stone Talus or something weakness is a sledgehammer at the back.

Find a Guardian Shield as soon as possible because it makes fighting Guardians a lot easier and less stressful with all the damn lasers. Unfortunately, the Guardian pieces have very low durability.

Horse riding is stressful. Even with 100% bond its very difficult to make small maneuvers with the horse, esp. when fighting other mobs on horses.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: turf on March 08, 2017, 04:12:44 pm
fighting other mobs on horses.

I have to fight other people on horses?  This shit keeps getting better.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 08, 2017, 04:41:29 pm
fighting other mobs on horses.

I have to fight other people on horses?  This shit keeps getting better.

I can't say people but bokoblin on horses [for a side mission]
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: bikingjahuty on March 09, 2017, 12:36:57 pm
I have put around 25-hours into BotW since getting it Thursday night and unless something REALLY shitty happens in terms of game design or bad writing, this game is guaranteed to be a top 5 game for me. It is also the first game I have played in over a decade that very well might beat out Shenmue and Shenmue 2 as my favorite game of all time. However, for this to happen the game will have to blow me away beyond how much it already has (which is considerable). I'm about 50% sure this game will become my favorite Zelda game of all time (right now it is OoT) which would put it at my 2nd favorite game of all time if this happens.


I absolutely adore nearly everything about this game, and for its minor faults here and there, it makes up for it in nearly every other way, and then some. 
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: redblaze57 on March 09, 2017, 01:50:11 pm
So besides that rhythm game and Blaster Master 0 they added 6 Neo Geo games to the eShop today
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 09, 2017, 03:05:19 pm
For anybody looking for I am setsuna physical copy. Go order over amazon Japan because Japan is getting a physical release and it also support English subtitles. I got mine for like $45 with tax and everything.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 09, 2017, 03:33:59 pm
I have put around 25-hours into BotW since getting it Thursday night and unless something REALLY shitty happens in terms of game design or bad writing, this game is guaranteed to be a top 5 game for me. It is also the first game I have played in over a decade that very well might beat out Shenmue and Shenmue 2 as my favorite game of all time. However, for this to happen the game will have to blow me away beyond how much it already has (which is considerable). I'm about 50% sure this game will become my favorite Zelda game of all time (right now it is OoT) which would put it at my 2nd favorite game of all time if this happens.


I absolutely adore nearly everything about this game, and for its minor faults here and there, it makes up for it in nearly every other way, and then some.

Yeah the same for me.  I'm about to go fight Ganon now just to see how the story ends before I'll go back to complete the rest of the stuff, but even with the nitpicks I had about the framerate and weapon durability, I love this game.  Most likely already my GOTY and could be up there as favorite of all time, certainly favorite Zelda.  It's just such a charming and enjoyable open world experience.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on March 09, 2017, 04:57:46 pm
For anybody looking for I am setsuna physical copy. Go order over amazon Japan because Japan is getting a physical release and it also support English subtitles. I got mine for like $45 with tax and everything.

can you post a link?
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: davifus on March 09, 2017, 05:07:00 pm
For anybody looking for I am setsuna physical copy. Go order over amazon Japan because Japan is getting a physical release and it also support English subtitles. I got mine for like $45 with tax and everything.

can you post a link?

https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-%E3%81%84%E3%81%91%E3%81%AB%E3%81%88%E3%81%A8%E9%9B%AA%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BB%E3%83%84%E3%83%8A/dp/B01N5R9QT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489097056&sr=8-1&keywords=i+am+setsuna&language=en_US

I brought from Amazon JP seller [Amazon Store]. I'm not too sure If the other sellers/companies are willing to ship out of country. Your best bet is adding it to the cart and see if it will process with your address.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: burningdoom on March 10, 2017, 02:56:10 pm
Curious: Does The Nintendo Switch have any kind of achievement/trophy system?

I tend to play my multiplatform titles on my XBox systems rather than my Nintendo systems just for that reason.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on March 10, 2017, 02:57:45 pm
Curious: Does The Nintendo Switch have any kind of achievement/trophy system?

I tend to play my multiplatform titles on my XBox systems rather than my Nintendo systems just for that reason.

Nah, none of that. 
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: desocietas on March 10, 2017, 03:17:56 pm
For anybody looking for I am setsuna physical copy. Go order over amazon Japan because Japan is getting a physical release and it also support English subtitles. I got mine for like $45 with tax and everything.

can you post a link?

https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-%E3%81%84%E3%81%91%E3%81%AB%E3%81%88%E3%81%A8%E9%9B%AA%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BB%E3%83%84%E3%83%8A/dp/B01N5R9QT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489097056&sr=8-1&keywords=i+am+setsuna&language=en_US

I brought from Amazon JP seller [Amazon Store]. I'm not too sure If the other sellers/companies are willing to ship out of country. Your best bet is adding it to the cart and see if it will process with your address.

PlayAsia did have it, but it's out of stock :/ I figured I'd hold out hope for a NA version, but not sure if that'll happen :/
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: DreamsDied13101 on March 21, 2017, 03:02:20 am
I have been playing so much Zelda on Switch that I was truly shocked when I booted up my Wii U and remembered that Zelda is also on Wii U. I rushed over to Miiverse and instantly felt connected to the game and the community in a way the Switch doesn't provide. I wish Nintendo would have kept Miiverse for Switch and just added video, streaming and more robust functionality. The wait for the online services was a bad move. My only hope is that they have something really cool in store for the online services coming to VC titles. Supposedly it has something more to do than just online leaderboards.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on March 21, 2017, 08:30:59 am
http://www.jp.square-enix.com/seiken_collection/
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kashell on March 21, 2017, 10:10:05 am
A new Mana game would be an instant system-buyer for me.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: rayne315 on March 21, 2017, 11:04:39 am
http://www.jp.square-enix.com/seiken_collection/

im excited enough about this that I am going to look into importing it if they do not localize it in the states
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: ignition365 on April 04, 2017, 10:35:30 am
RIME is currently up for preorder at Amazon at $29.99 ($23.99 for Prime) for Switch.  MSRP is supposed to be $39.99.
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: muntyjack on April 06, 2017, 06:17:52 am
For now I like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and waiting for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Title: Re: The Nintendo Switch Discussion
Post by: kamikazekeeg on April 12, 2017, 07:06:04 pm
-Arms is coming out June 16th with Splatoon 2 following on July 21st. 
-Puyo Puyo Tetris is getting a demo today.
-3 more anniversary Amiibo for Zelda coming for Majora, twilight, and Skyward.  In Breath of the Wild, you get new outfits from them.
-New Neon Yellow Joycons coming at Arms launch and there will be battery extenders for the joycons if people seriously need them.  Also in May, you can buy the Switch dock separately in limited quantities.
-Minecraft on Switch May 11th.
-Rayman Legends port coming.
-New Splatoon 2 amiibo along with new co-op horde mode showed off called "Salmon Run".
-More Neo Geo games.