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Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by bdhcuidbebe »

Wowfunhappy wrote: post #334
TuxSH wrote: post #322

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Fair. A shame, still, especially for GC compat on WiiU.

The problem in both cases is that the consoles were actually missing a key piece of hardware: the ability to read the disc or cartridge. If you're a hacker-type person who has already digitized your gamecube collection (or, let's be honest, downloaded the games illegally) then this doesn't matter. But for regular consumers, there needs to be a way to verify ownership. Nintendo could have made some titles available di…

Downloading roms is all it takes to be regarded a hacker-type these days? I feel words keep losing their meaning …

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by nonethewiser »

jader201 wrote: post #293
nonethewiser wrote: post #253

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Practically, yes, this is the main differentiator. But still it would be interesting to see some specs. Is the GPU 15% better, 50%, what? The switch came out 7 years ago... there is opportunity for some fairly serious performance improvements even in the mobile form factor. Clearly it's the same basic platform. And I think that's fine - they've really cornered a pretty big niche of mobile (ish), motion controls, fami…

> But still it would be interesting to see some specs. Is the GPU 15% better, 50%, what? This is obviously more of a teaser than an actual full trailer. They announced a Nintendo Direct on Feb 2, so I’m sure full/most details will be covered then.

I don't doubt it will be released.

Im sure there are more details in this video for someone more discerning, too. My point is that I didn't find there to be much information in the trailer because it's clearly mostly a refresh. And I'm not complaining about that. Nor am I complaining about the nature of teasers.

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by mrcwinn »

aynyc wrote: post #346

After 8 year, all we get an improved version? Do they not have anything else in the pipeline? I'll probably get it, lol! Honestly, I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping for some wacky stuff! Edit: Seems odd to get down voted.

I think that's the point. You'll probably get it. I probably will too. I would imagine this device will improve unit sales and also has improved margins on a per unit basis. Easy win without trying all that much. Take the W.

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by jader201 »

mcphage wrote: post #299
basfo wrote: post #44

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That was a new mario kart? it looked like mario kart 8 to me.

That's not one of the gazillion Mario Kart 8 tracks.

To be fair, if we’re going by track alone, there’s nothing to say it’s not just a new track for the Switch 2 release (or even just released at the same time, but available on both).

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by kypro »

wat10000 wrote: post #217
surgical_fire wrote: post #181

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> PS2 was huge PS2 was literally just an iteration on the PS1. More powerful console, DVD instead of CD, and that was it. Nothing really new there. Hell, the Switch 2 is more innovative than the PS2 was in terms of iteration on a previous console.

“More powerful” was enough to be a step change at the time. You’d get huge improvements in image quality, realism, and immersion. Now, compare a new game with one from ten years ago. The new one looks a little better. Not much.

The graphics bump you'd see from next gen systems prior 2010 was massive. So big in fact that it would unlock new genres of games which weren't previously possible.

ps1 > ps2 was pretty huge too because I'd argue the ps2 marked the first generation of consoles where games could move away from pixelated cartoony characters and into photo-realistic graphics and just about pull it off.

Today you get better lighting and shadows, or slightly higher FPS which is nice, but it doesn't really change the types of games you can make in the way the ps2 did.

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by hn92726819 »

lewispollard wrote: post #246
hn92726819 wrote: post #229

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Do we know if the aspect ratio is the same? Maybe they're demonstrating Switch 1 games that have a slightly different aspect ratio, but can be updated to fit the new screen in the future?

That's a new Mario Kart game they're showing on the screen, not the Switch 1 version.

I didn't realize. That's disappointing

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by elaus »

basfo wrote: post #44
alienreborn wrote: post #3

Relevant: https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2: Apr 2nd. Looks like joy-cons will have 'mouse-like' functionality and there's a 'C' on right joy-con but its functionality is not reveled. New Mario Kart showcased would probably be one of the first exclusives.

That was a new mario kart? it looked like mario kart 8 to me.

There are 24 starting positions visible while MK8 only supported 12-player races.

Re: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

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Post by ActionHank »

VikingCoder wrote: post #289

Let me just say what I'm seeing here... Folks can correct me, or add their own observations * Screen is bigger * Seems like it has a new texture * USB-C port (on the bottom?) * Another USB-C port (on the top?) * Headphone jack * Pull-out stand, supports multiple positions * Bigger controllers * New coloring on the controllers * The built-in top buttons on the hold-it-sideways configuration appear to be nicer * The co…

Some new games will work on S2, but not S1, most S1 games will work on S2. Glad they didn't go MS route of forcing compatibility for games releasing the higher powered platform to run on the lower powered platform.
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