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Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by sjm-lbm »

slantyyz wrote: post #49
jamstruth wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Its not running x86 like the PS4 and XBone that's for sure. Its apparently running a Tegra chip[1]. Exact specs... well we can only guess at this point. So its more similar to an Android tablet than the other consoles. So the hardware is more standard but its still not the same standard as the other boxes. That could hurt 3rd party adoption. [1] https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch/

>> So the hardware is more standard but its still not the same standard as the other boxes. That could be a double edged sword. I think Nintendo doing a "me-too" console that is like the PS4/XBone/Steam would hurt them more than it helps them. And as it is, Steam already offers a portability element if you've got a decent laptop with a discrete GPU. >> That could hurt 3rd party adoption. At this point, I think Ninten…

I actually totally disagree. Their mobile products are, in essence, "me-too" products that are larger and less powerful than a smartphone - and they sell well because they have great software and excellent (for games) interfaces/controls.

This seems like an attempt to take that concept into something higher-end/something that is designed to connect to a TV (at least sometimes). I've got to think that will go quite well for them.

The years when the Wii outsold the PS3/X360 are not all that far past. If they come out with something different and compelling, the market will respond.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by 6stringmerc »

Cyph0n wrote: post #64
hprotagonist wrote: post #36

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with half a controller each, too.

Which struck me as a brilliant idea.

As the years go on and my fingers get more wear and tear, my first question seeing the tiny controller option was "I wonder how bad my hand will cramp using this" but it looks absolutely perfect for kids.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by ianai »

slantyyz wrote: post #60
zelias wrote: post #23

Nintendo has been trying to blend mobile and console gaming since the Gamecube (anyone else remember the GBA link??). I think they've finally succeeded in a way that can make the transition between the two seamless. In a space currently dominated by two nearly-identical competitors (XBONE and PS4), I think Nintendo has the opportunity to capture a large portion of the market.

I'm very intrigued by this console. I switched to Steam after the PS3 and thought I'd never get a TV based console again. I really love the slide-in controllers. A few things I hope for would be: * Open specs for the slide-in controllers so that third parties can satisfy various niches (like the fighting game community) * A standard USB-C or micro-USB charging port so that people can use their existing power banks/ch…

What would be the business decision for them allowing cross device purchases? They might be selling the console at a loss for game revenue.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by Cyph0n »

mratzloff wrote: post #52

If there's a "switch" here, it's Nintendo finally taking feedback from customers and third parties seriously. Console with graphical power that rivals Xbox One and PS4. Check. Industry-standard architecture and tooling (Unity), allowing third parties to flood in. Check. Blends their successful portable division with their console division (this has been a common refrain for awhile now). Check. They already addressed…

Not sure about that first one. We'll have to wait for the specs to release first.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by protomyth »

6stringmerc wrote: post #70
protomyth wrote: post #33

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Mario Kart (after Warlords on the Atari 2600 or MULE on the Atari 8-bits with 4 players) is my favorite group game. It just has the fun feel, and hearing the various characters screaming or victory yells is hilarious.

Other than Mario Kart my go-to would be N64's Goldeneye. That thing was a masterpiece in so many ways.

Goldeneye is an amazing game which I hope is ported. Perfect Dark was pretty good when played in multi-player. It pretty much was a Goldeneye sequel at that point.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by jmcdiesel »

scrabble wrote: post #65
jmcdiesel wrote: post #47

So instead of a portable screen/controller like the WiiU that's separate from the main machine - the main machine IS the portable part that could easily be dropped/broken, now? Or am I missing something? Im failing to see how this design is superior to the Wii U's approach

You can't take the Wii U tablet with you. It's not the core of the system. This allows Nintendo to combine their console and handheld divisions so that they can unify their focus and have a steady stream of software, even if third parties don't show up.

Ok, Fair enough... I guess I just looked at the size and didn't get to "mobile device" to take with you... so I just missed the point completely.. :)

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by shuntress »

jmcdiesel wrote: post #47

So instead of a portable screen/controller like the WiiU that's separate from the main machine - the main machine IS the portable part that could easily be dropped/broken, now? Or am I missing something? Im failing to see how this design is superior to the Wii U's approach

The wiiu gamepad is only functional when it is within line of sight or about 15 feet of the home console. It isn't really portable. The advantage is that it can still be used while the TV is displaying something else.

Yes, this device would have more opportunity to suffer physical damage based on the nature of its design but I think that cost is easily justified.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by Cyph0n »

eropple wrote: post #58
norea-armozel wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's likely the Special Edition Skyrim release which uses Fallout 4's engine.

It could be, sure. Which has minimum specs well south of even the PS4, release date merely three years ago. I'm not saying it's a bad game. (Skyrim is the last Bethesda game I enjoyed--man, FO4 was bad .) But it is not really a benchmark in 2016. This is a higher-end Tegra. It's impressive-for-a-mobile-chip, but mobile chips still aren't really impressive. Maybe the base has additional GPU muscle or something, who kn…

Is there any other console that can play Skyrim smoothly on the go? No, which is why this is impressive. We'll have to wait for the specs to be announced before we can confirm that the docked console is behind the rest.

Re: Nintendo Switch – New Video Game System [video]

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Post by whostolemyhat »

Jamieee wrote: post #24

Is this an upgrade for the 3DS, the Wii U or both? I was looking at picking up a couple of the new 3DS, doesn't seem worthwhile now.

Yeah I was wondering about this too - will the 3DS be carried on and essentially be the low-powered option?
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