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Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by someuser2345 »

philistine wrote: post #97
jpalawaga wrote: post #51

Despite all of the negative/critical takes, I think the switch 2 looks great. The hardware improvements look nice. The top usb-port is a great addition with the kickstand, so you can actually charge while you play (this was a bust with switch 1). I think the camera is also good. I actually really look forward to playing mario games with my nieces. And for those who don't want it, it's no extra cost. 120fps and 1080p…

> The top usb-port is a great addition I hate that port, because they removed the USB-A ports from the dock in favour of this. This means their flagship camera needs to be plugged in every time you dock. It's classic Nintendo ridiculousness of one step forward, two steps back.

Eh, it was bad when Apple removed USB-A ports, but here, I don't really care; I have never once used them in the all years I owned the Switch.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by dingnuts »

ajsnigrutin wrote: post #120
numpad0 wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is flip/scalping prevention. Gang-type groups would arrange squatting campaigns at retailers to soak up stocks, some shipping to China in bulk. It fizzles launches and it had been damaging to brands just as pirating, if not more, and so a loyal customer purchasing program is absolutely necessary. I suppose scalping hadn't been as severe globally or in US until recent NVIDIA GPU launches? But it's been a major pr…

Well... they could just make enough stock for everybody, and there would be no need for scalpers. Just delay the launch a bit, fill up the warehouses, and when they start selling, everyone gets one, and the scalpers lose. But no, any scarcity is a must in modern times, so people don't think twice before buying if they see it in stock somewhere.

isn't the whole issue that they have no good way of knowing how many to make until launch? you don't want to wind up like Atari burying copies of ET in the desert

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by zerocrates »

out_of_protocol wrote: post #108
gekoxyz wrote: post #13

449 usd is pretty disappointing. A steam deck is pretty much the same price but is repairable and i don't have to pay for an online subscription. And even the steam deck doesn't appeal to me much since i like FPS games, which are better if played from a proper PC. At this point i'm sticking with my Nintendo 3DS for gaming away from home.

470€ vs 570€ for OLED 512GB. With 80€ (digital, 90€ physical) base price for a game, you'd probably go break even in like 2-3 games, especially when buying games on sales (Nintendo don't do that) and older titles (Nintendo don't discount these either) P.S. $450 vs $550 for US

Though the Switch 2 doesn't have 512GB of storage or an OLED screen. The cheaper Steam Deck that's a closer match is $50 cheaper than the Switch 2, $400 in the US.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by mitthrowaway2 »

ajsnigrutin wrote: post #120
numpad0 wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is flip/scalping prevention. Gang-type groups would arrange squatting campaigns at retailers to soak up stocks, some shipping to China in bulk. It fizzles launches and it had been damaging to brands just as pirating, if not more, and so a loyal customer purchasing program is absolutely necessary. I suppose scalping hadn't been as severe globally or in US until recent NVIDIA GPU launches? But it's been a major pr…

Well... they could just make enough stock for everybody, and there would be no need for scalpers. Just delay the launch a bit, fill up the warehouses, and when they start selling, everyone gets one, and the scalpers lose. But no, any scarcity is a must in modern times, so people don't think twice before buying if they see it in stock somewhere.

Tell me you don't work in the hardware business without telling me you don't work in the hardware business!

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by gradientsrneat »

codybontecou wrote: post #84
gradientsrneat wrote: post #76

A Kirby Air Ride successor? Kirby Air Ride was one of the best and most unique Gamecube games. A sequel to do the original justice would be a big deal. Sadly, Nintendo has made a reputation for itself as a copyright troll, most notoriously their legal takedowns of YouTube lets plays. As a result, I have boycotted Nintendo for over ten years now. While the new releases are tempting, Nintendo's recent legal actions aga…

The original battle royale. My friend was addicted to this game as kids but I never enjoyed it because he always stomped me.

Back in the day, we'd play city trial in sandbox mode and drive all the vehicles we unlocked up on top of the floating platform. The achievement system was also great.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by GlumWoodpecker »

gradientsrneat wrote: post #76

A Kirby Air Ride successor? Kirby Air Ride was one of the best and most unique Gamecube games. A sequel to do the original justice would be a big deal. Sadly, Nintendo has made a reputation for itself as a copyright troll, most notoriously their legal takedowns of YouTube lets plays. As a result, I have boycotted Nintendo for over ten years now. While the new releases are tempting, Nintendo's recent legal actions aga…

>Windows-only game

Huh? Palworld is available on Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and macOS.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by GlumWoodpecker »

lenerdenator wrote: post #80

> mouse for Metroid Prime 4 I would do horrible, horrible things to get keyboard + mouse controls for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on Wii.

I played through MP3C with PrimeHack on PC - great experience.

https://github.com/Kekun/primehack

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by JohnBooty »

uses wrote: post #104
Y_Y wrote: post #9

> Nintendo will send out invitations for "priority" purchasing of the Switch 2, direct from the company, starting on May 8. Those who have purchased a Switch Online membership as of April 2, have had it for a minimum of 12 months, have opted to share gameplay data, and have logged at least 50 hours get priority. There will be a 72-hour window in which to use priority purchasing invitations. So they're trying to circu…

This was obviously designed as a customer-friendly way to cut scalpers out of at least part of the initial supply chain. Scalping has been an incessant problem in console gaming due to supply shortages, and it makes everyone miserable except the scalpers. Valve provided a similar release strategy with the Deck as what Nintendo appears to be doing here, and it was extremely successful and welcome by the community.

Yeah, absolutely.

Anybody talking about how much they like (or dislike) Nintendo's plan needs to compare it to the alternative which is "insane levels of scalping" and not some kind of mythical ideal zero-scalping world where supply precisely meets demand on day 1.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by MattSayar »

jpalawaga wrote: post #39
adamrezich wrote: post #4

I sure hope those “microSD Express” cards end up being relatively inexpensive… I really appreciated being able to buy cheap, high-capacity microSD cards for the 3DS and Switch when I bought each console such that I then basically never had to worry about storage ever again.

microsd express is a standard, the cards are available today. the nintendo branded ones will probably be extra $. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1868814-REG/sandisk_s...

I remember being seriously tempted to pull the trigger on a 1GB MicroSD card at this same price over a decade ago. Crazy.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by numpad0 »

ajsnigrutin wrote: post #120
numpad0 wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is flip/scalping prevention. Gang-type groups would arrange squatting campaigns at retailers to soak up stocks, some shipping to China in bulk. It fizzles launches and it had been damaging to brands just as pirating, if not more, and so a loyal customer purchasing program is absolutely necessary. I suppose scalping hadn't been as severe globally or in US until recent NVIDIA GPU launches? But it's been a major pr…

Well... they could just make enough stock for everybody, and there would be no need for scalpers. Just delay the launch a bit, fill up the warehouses, and when they start selling, everyone gets one, and the scalpers lose. But no, any scarcity is a must in modern times, so people don't think twice before buying if they see it in stock somewhere.

They create artificial scarcity by buying up all stocks everywhere nationwide. They've got capitals to do so.

The gray market price under presence of organized scalpers just isn't the natural point of equilibrium on supply-demand curve.

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