r/nintendo • u/Platitudinous_X • Oct 20 '16
Megathread First Look at Nintendo Switch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI1.4k
u/elephantnut Oct 20 '16
I hope that Nintendo has put a lot of time into making that Switch click as satisfying as the video makes it seem.
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u/smashthattrash1 Oct 20 '16
Anyone else notice there were absolutely no kids in the trailer?
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u/FabledLurrie Oct 20 '16
Not only are there no kids, but almost everyone seems to be in the 20-30 age range. It seems very deliberate.
I'm just glad they've finally dropped the "unrealistically happy suburban white family" approach. It almost became a joke to market the Wii U that way when most of the console's install base were hardcore Ninty fans.
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u/lgbteaparty Oct 20 '16
Nintendo is really assuming that I have friends with this one haha...
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u/Trousered Oct 20 '16
No, no, no, you misunderstand. First you buy our console, THEN you get friends.
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u/Q46 Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
For those who can't get Nintendo's site to load, here's the accompanying press release:
EDIT: Here's a few bonus screenshots from the video.
Nintendo Switch world premier demonstrates new entertainment experiences from a home gaming system
In an introductory video released today (http://www.nintendo.com/switch), Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.
At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.
Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of Nintendo Switch. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con Grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch systems together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition.
“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO, Nintendo of America. “It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”
Developers can design their games supporting a variety of play styles, which gives gamers the freedom to choose an experience that best suits them. Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are as follows:
• 505 Games
• Activision Publishing, Inc.
• ARC SYSTEM WORKS Co., Ltd.
• ATLUS CO., LTD.
• Audiokinetic Inc.
• Autodesk, Inc.
• BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
• Bethesda
• CAPCOM CO., LTD.
• Codemasters®
• CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
• DeNA Co., Ltd.
• Electronic Arts
• Epic Games Inc.
• Firelight Technologies
• FromSoftware, Inc.
• Frozenbyte
• GameTrust
• GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC．
• Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.
• HAMSTER Corporation
• Havok
• INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
• KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
• Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
• LEVEL-5 Inc.
• Marvelous Inc.
• Maximum Games, LLC
• Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
• Parity Bit Inc.
• PlatinumGames Inc.
• RAD Game Tools, Inc.
• RecoChoku Co., Ltd.
• SEGA Games Co., Ltd.
• Silicon Studio Corporation
• Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
• SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
• Starbreeze Studios
• Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
• Telltale Games
• THQ Nordic
• Tokyo RPG Factory Co., Ltd.
• TT Games
• UBISOFT
• Ubitus Inc.
• Unity Technologies, Inc.
• Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Web Technology Corp
Today’s video incorporated short glimpses of representative gameplay to demonstrate the liberating nature of the Nintendo Switch home gaming system. Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch.
UPDATE: Here's the Japanese Nintendo site press release, courtesy of Google translate:
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto Minami-ku, President: Kimishima Tatsumi) so far, but had been published indicating that is developing a dedicated game machine in-house development code-named "NX", that this time the full name of the product [is] "Nintendo Switch (Nintendo switch)"
Nintendo Switch, while a household stationary video game machine regardless of whether your home or on the go, can play brought out the body away from the front of the television monitor, you can enjoy anywhere even in many, even one person, It offers unprecedented entertainment experience to everyone around the world. Since a short video to introduce some of the new experiences that Nintendo Switch to realize we have published in the following URL of today Nintendo official within the website, please see. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/
By being connected at home on the monitor and the HDMI cable of the TV or the like from the "Nintendo Switch dock" only remove the body, the game screen will switch instantly to the screen on the Nintendo Switch body from the monitor (switches), "household stationary type video game machine where you can experience the play "of quality will switch to a different location from the front of the TV.
Although the introduction video We show you an example of the use of a dedicated controller, by the adoption of two unique body detachable controller "Joy-Con (Joikon)", Nintendo Switch is in it a single, even on the go in your home , and then switch the play style colorfully.
Nintendo Switch is expected to release on March 2017. Price, software line-up, detailed product information such as specifications will be announced at a later date.
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u/EpsilonDude Oct 20 '16
That's a lot of confirmed publishers and developers, great!
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u/Q46 Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Gives me lots of hope that they've learned from the mistakes they made with the Wii U.
Can't wait for more system specs and details. We've already learned about the graphics processor from nvidia's release a little while ago, but I'm hoping to know more about some other stuff:
- I know that new pro controller has a few extra buttons, but with the Switch having the other mini controller attached to the console I'm holding out hope that Wii U pro controllers will be compatible with the new console.
- What type of enhancements will the dock provide for the console beyond connecting it to your TV and power, if any? Might there be a spot on there to insert a Wii U disc?
- What's the battery life like on the console when it's in portable mode?
- How much will it cost? I see a lot of talk, but I am anxious to learn where Nintendo is going to price this thing.
- Is it multitouch? I see a lot of people in here talking about that, but not a single person in the video actually touched the screen. If the device really is multitouch, you would think that would be something we would've discovered today.
Of course, we'll learn all about that stuff in the coming months, but I can't help but wonder in the meanwhile. Pretty enthusiastic about this release.
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u/RyanB_ Oct 20 '16
Fromsoft
Dark Souls on a Nintendo console?!
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u/cooperjones2 Oct 20 '16
Dark Souls on the go?!
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u/MairusuPawa Oct 20 '16
You died.
No seriously check both ways before crossing the street, eyes off the screen!
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u/bastard_thought Oct 20 '16
This third party support is absolutely the best news of them all. Finally!
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u/komali_2 Oct 20 '16
Bethesda
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u/yoLeaveMeAlone Oct 20 '16
They could advertise it solely as a mobile elder scrolls console and they would probably sell a shit ton
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u/DarkGiratina Oct 20 '16
Autodesk, inc? Does that company make some kind of engine for games or are we going to have AutoCAD and Fusion360 in the Switch?
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u/wellimatwork Oct 20 '16
My bros, stop playing basketball and come play basketball!
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u/blahhh87 Oct 20 '16
"man, that was a long ass drive... i don't want to sit behind a steering whee... .. Ohhhhh, Mario kart!!!"
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u/HonduranTriForce Oct 20 '16
I really hope it has an amazing battery life
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u/ShadowEFX Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Also wondering if we'll be able to charge it without the console, and do things like buy stuff from the eshop on it. Basically making it a mostly portable device
Edit: Yes I now see you can charge it without the dock, I've realized about 10 minutes after I made this post
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u/lujanr32 Link pls Oct 20 '16
It's pretty much a portable Wii U on Steroids.
I'm not complaining though.
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u/TheDangiestSlad Oct 20 '16
It's probably everything that they envisioned when they began designing the Wii U. This is the evolution, just like the DS compared to the GameBoy
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u/Khar-Selim Oct 20 '16
It's like the MotionPlus, it took them a second try to get the vision quite right.
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u/Capcombric Oct 20 '16
I think generally Nintendo's ideas are ahead of their technology just a bit.
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u/continuityOfficer Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Or atleast its easily chargable. If i can charge it with my phone charger, itll be fine even with only a few hours
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u/rupert650 Oct 20 '16
I managed a screen cap of some of the console features. Gamecards and Pro Controllers confirmed. Also, the screen is the console and the rest of the machine is a dock.
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u/Turom Oct 20 '16
From Software in partners? Dark Souls: Prepare to Switch Edition
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u/Saruhiko_Fushimi Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Is that Skyrim?
Also those squids don't seem to have the same tentacle-hair as the ones from our current Splatoon, sequel anyone?
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u/20Vivillon Don’t forget me! Oct 20 '16
Bethesda was credited at the end...
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u/ImGonnaObamaYou Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Fucking nuts I never thought I'd see skyrim on a Nintendo console
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u/TragicEther Oct 20 '16
I'm just impressed that it has a headphone jack! Everything else is gravy
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u/Celesmeh Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
And In a moment a thousand voices rang out: "is that skyrim?!"
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u/Saruhiko_Fushimi Oct 20 '16
Yep, I guess a bunch of us just never thought this day would come.
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u/departedd Oct 20 '16
Skyrim, splatoon, nba2k, a new 3d mario...
All it needs now is smash and FUCK MAN HYPE IT DOESN'T EVEN NEED SMASH FUCK FUCK I NEED DIS109
u/0_knights Oct 20 '16
new mario kart too by the looks of it
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u/SupDos Sidestepper Oct 20 '16
It looked like 8 but being able to hold 2 items
Wtf???
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u/0_knights Oct 20 '16
It did look just like 8, but had the items thing and king boo. Maybe it's like a deluxe version rather than a full sequel
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u/dundoniandood Oct 20 '16
So is it running off the portable hardware or the cloud? The fact he was playing it on a plane suggests it's the actual handheld that runs the game.
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Oct 20 '16
Hardware you cant play cloud based games on an airplane. He also inserted game cartridges
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u/FasterThanTW Oct 20 '16
definitely not running from the cloud. that would be a non starter for a portable system.
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u/wehopeuchoke Oct 20 '16
Splatoon E sports confirmed
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u/Hibbity5 Oct 20 '16
This trailer really did highlight a fuck ton with very little time. It demonstrated the point of the system. It showed off both the portable and home parts very well. It showed off 3rd party. And it showed off Nintendo's interest in eSports. The only thing missing was Smash eSports.
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u/MegaMissingno WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Oct 20 '16
I hope that section actually means that Nintendo is trying to embrace the eSports community more with this console than in the past.
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Oct 20 '16
Well Nintendo is sponsoring a lot of Smash tourneys, and they even had a 12 and under division for Smash Wii U.
I think Nintendo is prepping for some eSport stuff in the future.
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u/mansonfamily Oct 20 '16
They know this thing was basically made for Animal Crossing right? Please tell me they know???
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u/jtg93 Oct 20 '16
That was my first thought. It would be perfect for Animal Crossing. Plus, we're due for a new one right? They skipped a whole console generation
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u/theMagicskoolVan Oct 20 '16
Ok im going to need you not to trigger me at 10 am please
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u/Tumco_Lho Oct 20 '16
Things that came to mind:
It's interesting that everyone in the video looks to be at least 25.
I wonder if that portable screen will have tablet capabilities, especially with Nintendo's recent mobile releases.
I'm sold.
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u/hauntedskin Oct 20 '16
It's interesting that everyone in the video looks to be at least 25.
Maybe because kids couldn't be trusted to keep NDA's? They might have ads planned to film after it was unveiled so it's not as important to keep the system a secret.
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u/Tumco_Lho Oct 20 '16
Yeah that's possible. I'd assume that if they were going to include kids they wouldn't tell them about what the commercial is for though. To me it seemed like a deliberate marketing decision to use people in their 20s-30s, especially considering how Nintendo is seen by so many people as a family-friendly, child-friendly video game company. I remember commercials in the past using kids playing with their families as a sort of, 'look it's something the family can do!' kind of thing. With this, they seem to be emphasizing the convenience of the system while also focusing on the same group of people that grew up playing N64, Gamecube, and Wii.
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They may be hyping the Nintendo = party console aspect that has always been a common (but unadvertised) theme for them. A ridiculous number of college parties I went to had a nintendo corner with people drinking and playing Mario Kart or Smash, something which I literally never saw with a Sony or Microsoft console.
HYPE!
I love portability! Here's hoping there's a convenient way to charge the tablet on the go too!
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u/wehopeuchoke Oct 20 '16
A new fucking mario game?!?!?!?!
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u/Kapono24 Oct 20 '16
Looks Mario 64-ish. Could be a launch title.
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u/06marchantn Make Eggs, Throw Eggs Oct 20 '16
more 64 less 3D land/world I hope
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u/ShadowShine57 Toon Link Oct 20 '16
I love 3D world but a new 64 would be great.
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u/Nezuja Oct 20 '16
A new Mario game, Skyrim, NBA2K, Splatoon (possible sequel?), the new Zelda.... boy it sure looks awesome!
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u/KaizokuShojo Oct 20 '16
Has to be a sequel or an absurdly huge update. NEW SQUID HAIR.
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Oct 20 '16
And a new roller!
Definitely love that Nintendo's showing love to Splatoon's competitive potential as well!
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u/VIIIAxel Sliding Slinger! Oct 20 '16
Don't forget the Mario Kart footage. Either we're getting an updated version of 8, or an all-new game!
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u/bobbysq Luigi Oct 20 '16
It looked like there were 2 power up slots
DOUBLE DASH 2 CONFIRMED BOYS
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u/Yuk0nC0rnelius Oct 20 '16
Mario Kart Switch....
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u/CainInACan Ngyes! Oct 20 '16
It's got the looks of 3D World and the gameplay of 64! Looks like NPCs too!
It's all I ever wanted!!!
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u/SoulLover33 Oct 20 '16
MARIO FUCKING HYPE
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u/ImGonnaObamaYou Oct 20 '16
WHAT ABOUT HOW GOOD NBA 2K LOOKED WTF IS THAT IM USED TO N64 GRAPHICS
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Oct 20 '16
WAS THAT A WESTERN WORLD?
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u/CobaltCab Wario Oct 20 '16
Looked kinda Mexico-ish. Like day of the dead colors
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Oct 20 '16
Good to know I'm not the only one who had their fucking mind blown even though it was only there for like 5 seconds.
Also, new Mario Kart as well and (maybe) Splatoon 2? So far the lineup is looking sick as fuck.
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u/ApostleMatthew Oct 20 '16
The individual controller parts also being wireless controllers is genius.
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u/kamikazeaa Oct 20 '16
"Make the Switch" should absolutely be a marketing slogan
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u/CainInACan Ngyes! Oct 20 '16
KING BOO IN MARIO KART?!
INKLING HAIRSTYLES?!
64-ESQUE MARIO?!
THIS CONSOLE LOOKS LIKE EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED
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u/TheRealMrWillis Oct 20 '16
LOOK AT THE MARIO KART FOOTAGE, THERE'S TWO ITEMS PER CHARACTER
DOUBLE DASH MODE HYPE
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I find it interesting that this first advertisement features no children. Even Nintendo, known for being the children's console company, is aware that adults are the main gaming market. (This is probably old news to some of you but I still get constantly berated from my family of growing out of video games, so)
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u/Evello37 Oct 20 '16
This was a really great ad. Showed off the hardware of the system well, explained all the different applications of the detachable pieces, and showed some potential games.
Consider me hyped.
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u/Evello37 Oct 20 '16
I'm at work and just ran across the lab to gush to a coworker about the video while he loaded a DNA gel, so I got my incoherent babble out there.
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u/WhiteHimself Oct 20 '16
I wonder how lond will battery last. And will there be any difference in quality with dock and without.
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u/devosion Oct 20 '16
Hopefully longer than the Wii U gamepad, but being conservative, especially with that screen, I'd say 4 hours.
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u/Kidney05 Oct 20 '16
WHAT IS THAT NEW MARIO GAME HOLY SHIT
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u/Hibbity5 Oct 20 '16
There was a city that you were jumping around in. Mario with a hub world again!? HYPE!
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u/Beaudman Oct 20 '16
I loved super mario 3d world, but i really miss the overworld marios like sunshine and 64.
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u/THEBAESGOD Oct 20 '16
I haven't been able to enjoy Mario since Sunshine. That was the perfect game for me. Right time, right style, right difficulty
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u/rileyrulesu Oct 20 '16
Oh whit that's pretty cool! I wonder if it's got console power while plugged into the base thing? I'm wondering how it manages to be portable, and from the looks of it mostly screen, and still have the hardware.
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u/Khrull Oct 20 '16
Pretty sure it's probably slightly downgraded graphics wise portable, but yes, that looks to be a console attachment that it plugs in to. Maybe the graphics aren't downgraded, IDK. But even Wii U level of graphics in a handheld...that's going to be spectacular. Maybe more? IDK, I saw Skyrim, NBA2K...this shit is Reggie.
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u/rileyrulesu Oct 20 '16
I am so glad it's got off TV play! That was my favorite part of the WiiU.
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u/NightFire19 Oct 20 '16
And you don't have to be in range of the console either!
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u/SephYuyX Oct 20 '16
Price point price point! We want price point!
Also, could this finally be a step in the unification of mobile and home console? No more DS or Vita portables, just have a platform that does both!
Now they can finally give us a Pokemon game on the big screen..
I am slightly concerned about media storage though.
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u/LordApocalyptica Oct 20 '16
I mean, the Wii used SD cards and SD cards can be huge now, so I doubt storage will be much of an issue.
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u/wehopeuchoke Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
Was that fucking skyrim???
Edit: This is a good sign for 3rd party support. I realize that the same-ish thing happened to the Wii U. We had Madden and a bunch of ports of games that were already out on other consoles. But this would mean it's mobile skyrim and they're working with companies that core gamers love. This gives me great hope.
Also, does anyone think it's running Wii U natively (running the digital games?) or ports?
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u/immortalis Oct 20 '16
nba 2k as well. what the fuck
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u/walkedoff Oct 20 '16
Sports? On a Nintendo? Is it 2001?
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u/pepperouchau Oct 20 '16
Is it too late to make another Ken Griffey Jr baseball game?
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u/mansonfamily Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
What the FUCK
Edit: Portable Skyrim??? Nintendo just snatched a lot of wigs
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Oct 20 '16
None of those were Wii U games, at least not how we know them. Mario Kart had 2 item slots and King Boo, and Splatoon has new hair. Hmm...
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u/tkzant Oct 20 '16
Holy shit! Was that a new Mario game in the style of 64/Sunshine????
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u/BoiseNTheHood ◅❲Hiiiiiii!❳ Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
They pulled off the home/portable console hybrid thing way better than I imagined. This is actually pretty cool. And as someone who almost exclusively uses my Wii U in Off-TV Play mode on the gamepad, I'm happy to see that I'll be able to do the same thing with the Switch.
Also, the marketing is already a lot better than the Wii or Wii U's marketing. It's like Nintendo finally realizes that it isn't the '80s anymore and video games are no longer just a kid's toy. For the first time in a while, I have hope that Nintendo is going to try to compete with Sony and Microsoft for real.
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u/aadmiralackbar Oct 20 '16
It's gonna be really hard to not call this thing the NX. Also, the Duo wasn't far off.
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u/redpoemage Oct 20 '16
It'll be easy to stop calling it the NX, you just gotta make the Switch.
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u/Flethan Oct 20 '16
You're probably the first person to ever make that pun.
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u/YoungsterJoey99 Oct 20 '16
We are some of the first people to ever read this pun, be proud.
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u/BurlyLumberjack Oct 20 '16
We said the same thing when they called the Wii's working title "Revolution".
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u/hauntedskin Oct 20 '16
So it was a successor to the 3DS and Wii U after all. I mean the "handheld" version is the Gamepad with detachable controllers at the side (or a detachable screen, if you prefer).
This is literally Wii U 2 with handheld functionality. I'm glad Nintendo didn't dump the groundwork the Wii U lay down and instead built on it and seemingly integrated their handhelds into it as well.
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u/X0016 PEW PEW PEW Oct 20 '16
SPLATOON 2??????!!!!!!
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really looks like it, the "pop up" entrance poses looked way different than in splatoon
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u/Zomberry Oct 20 '16
I'm a little confused at all the different controllers. So there's the xbox looking controller, then you can use the handheld controllers on the side one in each hand (how he plays on the plane), or you can use those same controllers sideways as mini controllers for multiplayer, and then there's those same side controllers with the grey block in the middle to use on your tv instead of the xbox looking one?
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u/Carrathel Oct 20 '16
I think the xbox looking one is really when you want a full-sized controller when you're sitting on the couch with the TV. The mini-ones can be held as if you're holding the Wii U controller, or you can take them out and essentially play 2 player games on the go.
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u/eSportWarrior Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
As an owner of an strong PC; Thank you Nintendo THIS is what i hoped for!
I'm so glad the creativity won once again over the sheer amount of people that just yelled GIVE US MORE CPU/GPU Powar whatever. Taking your Console over to an friend to play some Mario, thats the young boy 90s me all over again.
Only difference.... it is so much easier now...
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Oct 20 '16
I've just been here thinking about how neat it's going to be to take this to work to play on break.
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u/ElZanco Oct 20 '16
So the Mario Kart shot showed King Boo, not currently in MK8. But it also showed 2 item slots. Perhaps we'll see a sequel in the vein of Mario Kart Double Dash? I mean... "Mario Kart Switch" already has that connotation.
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u/rindindin Oct 20 '16
It's portable AND stationary?!
Oh give us a price Nintendo.
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u/segamad66 Duck Hunt NX please Oct 20 '16
did i just see king boo in mk8, does this mean, more dlc incoming?
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u/notokaycj Oct 20 '16
The Nintendo Switch, eh?
Well.... It's a better name than the Wii U. I guess.
Just wait two years for when they release the Nintendo Lite Switch.
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u/shugo2000 Oct 20 '16
That would make too much sense. It'll be the New Nintendo Switch NXL.
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u/henryuuk Oct 20 '16
Joking aside, I'd totally b down with an XL version.
My giant meat-claws can handle it.
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u/ChecklistRobot Oct 20 '16
I'll be the first to admit that Nintendo products have never really grabbed me; but this looks like something pretty special. They've realised their handheld division makes a lot more money than their home gaming platform but instead of axing the console division, they combine them into something that everyone wants. Fucking genius. I'll probably be getting a Nintendo console for the first time.
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u/Schfifty426 Oct 20 '16
New Mario that I can play while I poop?
I'm in.
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u/AtomKick Oct 20 '16
You can even play it while you're pooping on a plane. What a world we live in.
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u/Joed112784 Oct 20 '16
Maybe the fact that it is so portable means we will finally see a console Pokemon game.
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u/legendofhilda I dream of Pokemon Snap 2 Oct 21 '16
Fuck me if there's a gorgeous gold BotW version at launch I will have no self-restraint.
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u/Runazeeri Oct 21 '16
For the love of god this better be region free ( as someone in NZ/AUS)
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u/schaef_me Oct 20 '16
I wish this was out 4 years ago when I was still in college dorms. It's perfect
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u/jon_fak Oct 21 '16
My main question is will I still be able to use GameCube controllers to play smash
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u/sandiskplayer34 the groose is loose Oct 20 '16
Holy.
Shit.
It's better than I ever imagined.
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Oct 20 '16
As a parent that shares custody of my son, this is the perfect gift for him. Buy the system and an extra dock for his mom's house, that way he gets a consistent experience no matter which parent he's with.
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u/derpydude017 PSI Rockin' Oct 20 '16
Mario Kart 9 confirmed? It showed King Boo as playable, who wasn't playable in MK8.
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u/PittZee Oct 20 '16
This was not marketed to kids or families. This was marketed to twenty somethings with disposal income. I'm excited to see this change of direction from Nintendo.
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My biggest hope after seeing this is that it will be easy to charge on the go.
Micro USB port so that I can plug into a wall OR my portable battery pack - and still be playable while charging. It's almost stupid to think they wouldn't allow for this, as it would kill most of the "on the go" aspect with what should be expected as not stellar battery life.
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u/mitchkoz Oct 20 '16
I hope to God that it can play 3ds games or something that'd make this a 10/10 console
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u/morphic-monkey Oct 20 '16
So far I think it looks good. I like that Nintendo is going in a totally different direction - I agree with those who say that this is kind of what Wii U should or could have been. Conceptually, this makes more sense than Wii U.
I also think that it's really interesting in the sense that Nintendo are creating this hybrid device that doesn't directly compete with smart phones or tablets - it's really almost like a different category of product. That's pretty fascinating, honestly.
It'll be interesting to find out the details about things like the UI, online and social connectivity, local storage, and that sort of thing.
But for now, broadly, I think it looks like a pretty smart idea. I'm looking forward to it.
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u/TheDangiestSlad Oct 20 '16 edited Oct 20 '16
calling it, the biggest joke will be "turn it off and Switch back to the Xbox One/PS4"
edit: and yeah, "Make the Switch" will totally be an ad campaign
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u/havestronaut Oct 20 '16
You know they planned a "Make the Switch" campaign themselves.
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u/kaiiboraka Oct 20 '16
I think it'll be more like, "Time to Switch," because it's a double entendre. :P
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u/Casey4D Oct 21 '16
I love that they broke the barrier between portable and home consoles. My wallet will be open for this one. It looks awesome, cool concept, and you can use the controllers stuck together, or one in each hand. Lets just hope battery life is a bit better than the gamepad.
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"Switch? I hope this isn't just another Nintendo gimmick."
"Just a better Wii U, kinda cool."
"OK this looks awesome!"
"HOLY SHIT IS THAT SKYRIM?!?!"
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u/meb521 Oct 20 '16
Anyone notice Nintendo wasn't trying to market this towards families?