Nintendo Switch

#1

Post by electic » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:19 AM UTC

Re: Nintendo Switch

#2

Post by lefstathiou » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:40 AM UTC

In line at the NYC store. I'm #2. There are a few people hanging out looking into store which is holding an event with a bunch of kids. Fewer people overall than I expected but there are 9 hours to go.

Re: Nintendo Switch

#3

Post by 83457 » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:43 AM UTC

lefstathiou wrote: post #2

In line at the NYC store. I'm #2. There are a few people hanging out looking into store which is holding an event with a bunch of kids. Fewer people overall than I expected but there are 9 hours to go.

Is the guy first in line wearing a powerglove?

Re: Nintendo Switch

#4

Post by dcw303 » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:43 AM UTC

I had to laugh when during the livestream they were going through each of the innovations of their past systems, and the only thing they could mention about the Gamecube was that it had a handle :)

But overall I think they continue to show real innovation in gaming. They're the only company who puts so much effort into maximizing their software with the uniqueness of their hardware.

Re: Nintendo Switch

#5

Post by webkike » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:45 AM UTC

Looks incredibly interesting. If Nintendo opens this platform to indie developers it could become hugely successful

Re: Nintendo Switch

#6

Post by ronnier » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:46 AM UTC

83457 wrote: post #3

lefstathiou wrote: post #2

In line at the NYC store. I'm #2. There are a few people hanging out looking into store which is holding an event with a bunch of kids. Fewer people overall than I expected but there are 9 hours to go.

Is the guy first in line wearing a powerglove?

Triforce? Of Street Fighter and Marvel fame?

http://nintendoenthusiast.com/interview/world-record-holder-...

http://kotaku.com/5955557/hurricane-sandy-forces-triforce-jo...

Re: Nintendo Switch

#7

Post by shmerl » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:46 AM UTC

Kudos to Nintendo for supporting Vulkan and OpenGL. Nitendo do a lot of wrong stuff in regards to how they handle fan made games for instance, but adopting open, cross platform graphics APIs while their major rivals are stuck in the backwards thinking lock-in mentality, is a good decision.

Re: Nintendo Switch

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Post by jorgemf » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:47 AM UTC

Wow! I believe Nintendo can make this a great experience for mobile gaming. It looks so good. I really like how you can engage your friends to play together.

Re: Nintendo Switch

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Post by mikeevans » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:48 AM UTC

lefstathiou wrote: post #2

In line at the NYC store. I'm #2. There are a few people hanging out looking into store which is holding an event with a bunch of kids. Fewer people overall than I expected but there are 9 hours to go.

How early did you get in line?

Re: Nintendo Switch

#10

Post by minimaxir » Fri, Jan 13, 2017, 4:51 AM UTC

Current concern on the gaming forums is the lack of high-profile launch games, with Splatoon 2 and Mario not being present at that time. Can Zelda alone sell systems? (probably yes)