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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 jpalawaga »

pdpi wrote: post #21
bilekas wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> and I’m surprised it was Nintendo that crossed that particular Rubicon. Not only that, but one thing that really bothers me with Nintendo as apposed to Steam for example is, those prices basically never change. There never seems to be a sale or special offers.

Honestly, I respect them for it. Sure, I’d be happy to spend less money on games, but there’s a certain honesty and transparency with buying Nintendo games that’s missing on the other platforms. No FOMO, no preorder bonuses, no pressure tactics, no nothing. You know the value proposition, and either you’re happy with it, or you’re not.

I have no idea why you're getting downvoted. A lot of highly-paid software developers are complaining that nintendo doesn't cheapen their offerings by discounting them to $5 a game like steam sales. why not cheapen your product's offering as it continues down the x-axis of time?

I've always respected Nintendo for this. They know they're offering a quality product, and the price will be the same if you buy now or in a year, so buy it if you want it.

It also means if you want to resell your game, you'll get a fair price for it.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by BearOso »

gjsman-1000 wrote: post #36
BearOso wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The physical game cards are going to be expensive to manufacture because they need to be much faster. Look at the cost of microSD Express cards. I thought they might go entirely virtual with required installation. Needless to say, 80 USD is too high for me, personally. 70 is pushing it, honestly. Most of the time you can use sites like isthereanydeal and even get new releases under 60, but that's a no-go with Nintend…

To be fair, when the Switch launched in 2017, games cost $78 after inflation.

That's true. Unfortunately, the purchasing power hasn't kept up with inflation.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by jsheard »

BearOso wrote: post #16
minimaxir wrote: post #2

The real takeaway is $80 MSRP games, and I’m surprised it was Nintendo that crossed that particular Rubicon.

The physical game cards are going to be expensive to manufacture because they need to be much faster. Look at the cost of microSD Express cards. I thought they might go entirely virtual with required installation. Needless to say, 80 USD is too high for me, personally. 70 is pushing it, honestly. Most of the time you can use sites like isthereanydeal and even get new releases under 60, but that's a no-go with Nintend…

The carts will be expensive to make if they actually have the game on them, but some will just be a DRM dongle which allows you to download and play the game.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/...

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by speedgoose »

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…

I don’t think it’s is very GDPR compliant if they do that in Europe. Sometimes I wish the GDPR had teeth.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by alabastervlog »

legitster wrote: post #50
alabastervlog wrote: post #8

Mmm. All I wanted was a Switch with bumped specs and a lot more durability. They could have come up with something out of left field that I cared about, like they often do, but cameras and a dedicated chat button? Things I've been intentionally avoiding or being annoyed by on other consoles since either thing has existed? I hope there's a way to disable the chat button entirely, so I'm not accidentally triggering a f…

> if durability's not a lot better The kickstand and controllers at least look so much higher quality.

We've burned through two Switches, both of which still semi-function but with major components broken. Both provided a constant bonus game of "where the hell did the kickstand go now?" until that part just got permanently lost about 3 months in (both times!) and the Joycon rails can get fucked up and stop charging properly if a kid squeezed kind-of hard (raise your hands if you never squeezed a controller in frustration as a kid? Zero hands up? Great; Never throw one? Just a couple hands? That's what I thought)

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by legitster »

pdpi wrote: post #21
bilekas wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> and I’m surprised it was Nintendo that crossed that particular Rubicon. Not only that, but one thing that really bothers me with Nintendo as apposed to Steam for example is, those prices basically never change. There never seems to be a sale or special offers.

Honestly, I respect them for it. Sure, I’d be happy to spend less money on games, but there’s a certain honesty and transparency with buying Nintendo games that’s missing on the other platforms. No FOMO, no preorder bonuses, no pressure tactics, no nothing. You know the value proposition, and either you’re happy with it, or you’re not.

Or, more to the point, as a publisher Nintendo stands by their products. They come out finished and aren't riddled with microtransactions. The fact that years later people still want to buy Zelda BotW is a real testament.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by the_pwner224 »

gekoxyz wrote: post #22
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.

In the past month i was also considering to buy a Wii to play some games with friends, but i waited to see if the switch 2 could be worth it. Now i'm seriously considering the Wii.

It's way easier to use Dolphin. You haven't truly lived until you've played Mario Kart Wii in 4k HDR :) They make USB powered sensor bars. Wiimotes connect over Bluetooth, you just need to get a BT adapter that is compatible (many chipsets are finicky with Wiimotes).

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by jsheard »

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…

> 120fps and 1080p w/ upscaling to 4k look good but ambitious. I wonder how much AI is used.

Given the hardware architecture it's probably safe to assume it supports a variant of DLSS. When that big Nvidia leak happened a few years ago there were even references to the Switches NVN API in the DLSS code.

Speaking of 120hz, it's going to be embarrassing if Apple keeps making new 60hz devices even after Nintendo's famously conservative hardware moves to 120hz.

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by galleywest200 »

jsheard wrote: post #68
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…

> 120fps and 1080p w/ upscaling to 4k look good but ambitious. I wonder how much AI is used. Given the hardware architecture it's probably safe to assume it supports a variant of DLSS. When that big Nvidia leak happened a few years ago there were even references to the Switches NVN API in the DLSS code. Speaking of 120hz, it's going to be embarrassing if Apple keeps making new 60hz devices even after Nintendo's famou…

They are using AI, they have a patented process apparently: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/03/17/updat...

Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch

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Post by MYEUHD »

no_wizard wrote: post #48
napolux wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

GTA VI will be 100$

The hype around GTA VI is going to be crazy hard for it to live up to. People been speculating for years and years now and that could lead to a lot of unrealistic expectations. One thing I do respect Rockstar for though is they never caved to pressure to release the sequel fast

> One thing I do respect Rockstar for though is they never caved to pressure to release the sequel fast

You respect them for taking 12+ years to make a sequel?

The Playstation 2 had five GTA's whereas GTA V has three console generations.

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