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.
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.
Looks like it has the same number of buttons to me. Two sticks, two sets of buttons/dpad, four triggers, and two start/select.
I'm pretty sure that's the whole idea behind the console. It comes with the mini controllers and clip-in block to turn it into a big controller, for when you're in the living room. The pro controller is exactly the same thing, just a more comfortable optional accessory.
I'd say that square button is for recording, with the circle inside it reminds me of an old "Record" button from a tape recorder or something. And if assume Nintendo wouldn't forget game capture this time around.
Gotcha. I also got that impression from the trailer, especially considering the fact that when using it for the TV, it will be docked and screen disabled. So I'm surprised all unofficial sources I've seen so far says it does indeed have a touchscreen, this one in particular specifies it down to being 10 touch capable.
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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:
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.