Visitant Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Not discussed anywhere that i've seen, im assuming because this falls more under rumors and speculation, is that in the commercial we see multiple systems in areas that may not have an internet connection. Does this mean that there's a "local lan" kinda option built into the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 ^that was my guess, yeah...they did a little with NFC on the WU, curious to see what they do with that kinda thing here. i still assume a big part of the tablet's cost was tech to minimize latency, but you're right that i'm most interested to see the details of how that's gonna work here. that, and how they're gonna make some of those ports work without a dual screen. doesn't look like touch controls are in the cards, wondering if they're gonna wing it without motion too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 okay, so that was fast! looks like i was wrong about the touch screen The “Switch has a multitouch screen” Tweets I am VERY confident in saying that the Nintendo Switch screen is a touch screen, but that is not core to most gameplay. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 I’ll be there for menus, for drawing, for certain games like Mario Maker port etc. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 I’m confident in saying that the Nintendo Switch’s screen is a multi-touch screen. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 As all Nintendo Switch games need to be playable with the handheld in the console dock, all Switch games will be playable without touch. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 These tweets were based on information from Source A (Nintendo). As shown above, they knew enough to know when the reveal trailer was coming before the official announcement. They know their stuff. The “Switch dock has some additional processing power” Tweets RE: dock, what I’ve heard is additional processing (lacking specifics atm) for when docked. However, would expect a few secs to switch. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 If there is additional processing in the dock, I would expect at least a few seconds to swap handheld to console etc. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 This information again came from sources A (Nintendo), B (Ubisoft) and D (Manufacturing). None could confirm whether the dock is a PlayStation VR-style processing box which helps power higher resolution play when docked, or if docking the console simply allows the handheld to overclock and provides better performance that way. All sources claim the hardware has an easier time running docked compared to when out and about as a portable. Many on Twitter have drawn my attention to this interview with IGN where Nintendo state that “The dock is not the main console unit of Nintendo Switch… The main function of the Nintendo Switch Dock is to provide an output to the TV, as well as charging and providing power to the system.” To that, I reply that they repeatedly use the words “main function” and “Main Console” here which still leaves a lot of room for clarity. I believe these statements were aimed at clarifying the Switch was not another Wii U style console rather than saying the dock won’t in any way alter game performance. You can’t play the dock without the handheld, but that doesn’t mean the dock won’t improve game performance. liking a lot of that! The “Battery Life” Tweet To those asking about battery life on Nintendo Switch, I’m hearing “mediocre” battery life. — Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016 Source A (Nintendo) described the Switch as having a “mediocre” battery life. Source B (Ubisoft) has said a maximum battery life of three hours. ...ykes, so guess we're looking at the WU tablet's weak battery all over again, at least right out the gate. good thing i don't plan on taking this thing far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yeah I dont plan on being TOO portable with it, but surely itll come with or have access to an exterbal power cord or something like the wu tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 List of 3rd party partners that have come aboard Lots of big names there! 2016 and people think Nintendo is getting big 3rd party support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 you don't know, newts! this could totally be the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 It's ok to dream. It's ok to dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 First placeholder price for Nintendo Switch - $329CAD (~$245 USD) it's a placeholder, but damn, $250 would really be a sweet spot - hoping this pans out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitant Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 That's the competitive price point they need to launch at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Here's this if you can stomach 10 fucking minutes of Jimmy Fallon.... But even I don't love Nintendo that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Nearly 8 minutes of buh durp-ah-durp. Switch is @ 7:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Here's this if you can stomach 10 fucking minutes of Jimmy Fallon.... But even I don't love Nintendo that much. I see Reggie's terrifying visage has returned to haunt our nightmares once more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The NZA Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 alright, Hondo's: this board's been around since the N64 era, so let's do this!! - $300 is pretty high honestly, was really hoping for $250. worse yet that there doesn't seem to be a pack-in game? that 1,2 Switch thing looked like the most obvious choice, or Arms or whatever, but that part's pretty disappointing honestly. Wii Sports was a game-changer, and i personally really loved Nintendoland. - $70 pro controller is also stupid-high, i always wanna grab those things ASAP but i'm honestly hesitating, wonder if prime will knock it down a bit? - paying for online was prolly in the cards, but ughhhhhh...thanks, MS now that that's over with! + Region free, finally! here's to not missing out on the next Fatal Frame or anything else like that. i think MS mostly ditched it too? so this should be the end of that tired-ass concept finally, yayy! + got my BB preorder in! totally went with blue & red, because i know miyamoto said all those cool N64 colors in the day made it look like "a toy" bu that's what video games are, and i need to see more colors out there. + Mario Odyssey looks like the Mario 64 sequel i've wanted forever now, i know folks loved Galaxy & it was great but this one really looks exciting! + NO MORE HEROES 3 SHIT YEAH MANNNN + Shin Megami Tensei anything is nothing but good + so it looks like when they start charging for online later this year, the plan is every month you get one free NES or SNES game, with added online play. gotta admit, i'm super interested in new ways to play old games so i need to see what they have in mind there! god, if the OS adds trophies too that could really make me interested, if the price is right. i really don't like paying to play online anything though, which works since almost everything i tend to play is offline + Xenoblade 2 & Splatoon 2 both look great, even if i've yet to play any of those series! + i'm so glad i slept on Mario Kart 8, i hear the proper battle mode they're adding brings the SNES maps, which i just adore + Super Bomberman R: he's not dead! i love this series. i'm sure i'm forgetting stuff (the few seconds we saw of Sonic got me happy, and Nagoshi was awesome even if he can't talk about shit yet - always great seeing Suda too!), but overall pretty hyped, March 3rd is right around the corner too! *edit oh god if Street Fighter II HD Remix Ultra or whatever is actually $40 capcom done lost their minds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 one of the only shots we have of the UI so far...damn, that's sleek. no miiverse or browser there, but i'm cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I ain't mad at that price. Was honestly expecting 350 myself. I'm definitely opting for the Neapolitan colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_U_SPACECOWBOY Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I switched (heh) my preorder from neon to black BECAUSE my mild OCD is going to want to complete the set of each color if I get the neon (getting a Left in red and a right in blue) and the joycons cant be purchased individually. $80 gets you a complete set of blue or red (and/or whtever other colors they eventually release). So yea... Although, part of me is thinking I should hold out for the Switch XL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 ^ you know it's gonna happen prolly in some cool zelda or metroid style that makes me salty too, watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 We could spend our lives waiting for those what ifs. In the meantimes, the ten and unders will get better than me at splatoon. I agree with cowboy. Neon that doesnt match hurts my brain. *pours one out for 470AUD pricing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 $300 is steep, plus a $70 Pro Controller n' a $60 Zelda - that's at least $430...for just one game, right now. I think the only other launch title announced is that boxing game. I'm honestly on the fence - probably gonna fold...maybe...but if Zelda Wii U really ain't that much different, I'll just wait for a bundle or XL edition. It's really the price - it's $430 out the gate for Zelda. Would still like sum mo' info regarding Miiverse and the Virtual Console. I invested heavily into the Wii U - if they are just gonna start over from scratch - I really can wait. I still use my Wii U (Mario Kart, Smash, Disney Infinity, Miiverse...free online services) - and if it can run the new Zelda, it'll just make the wait easier. I've never played Skyrim or Xenoblade - but looks like I'll be giving 'em a shot on Switch...especially Xenoblade - it looked great. That one Atlas RPG - that had that 3D enviroment w/ 2D character sprites? Awesome! Whatever that was! Mario Oddysee looks amazing, too. As I'm writing this - the more and more my logic circuits are telling me to just wait. I can Zelda on Wii U. I can still be seduced - but, right now - the only 'wow' is Zelda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 miiverse looks to be gone, and i don't know that i need a pro controller right at launch, though i will want one when more games start showing up! meanwhile, here's Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap remake, apparently coming to Switch (as is the new Wonder Boy game!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Whoa. LUV that artwork / style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Im interested in that new Final Fantasy game too. Square can call it Octo whatever, but we know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So is this looking to be the Nintendo Saturn or the Nintendo Dreamcast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm pulling for the Nintendo Vita, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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