Author Topic: Nintendo Switch... (Read 3755 times)

tp4tissue · « **on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 13:38:19 »

Just watched the youtube-Ad..

//Friends Required

They look so happy in the video, playing games with their buddies, Tp4 doesn't recall that's how games were played, but hey..

Jpecina · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 13:45:25 »

I'm just gonna play it in my room and never leave the house. The size kills it for me, hope they at least offer a smaller version.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 13:45:35 »

I will forever call it the Switch Nintendo

tp4tissue · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 13:46:38 »

In the ad -- video, they implied that you would meet a cute girl somewhere... and you guys could play Nintendo-switch together..

Kinda bull****.. look how attractive both those people are.. last time I checked ultra attractive people like that spent 0 time playing vidya..

xtrafrood · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 13:51:00 »

If you buy one you're guaranteed some rooftop gaming with friends.

romevi · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 14:03:34 »

Nintendo sucks at naming. Everyone makes fun of their names before release, then the names become household.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 14:05:43 »

Cool approach. Now let's hope for some solid releases.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:43:57 »

But will it blend? Also: it is UGLY.

user 18 · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35 »

I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

katushkin · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:59:10 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 20 October 2016, 14:05:43

Cool approach. Now let's hope for some solid releases.

Well they definitely showed it playing Skyrim which would be KILLER on a mobile device like that.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:59:49 »

Quote from: user 18 on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35

I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

I don't get their angle: Why would you want a console to be portable? But then again, I don't have their vision but after all the Wii failed (IMHO). It was fun in the beginning, but most people I know sold it off or have it sitting somewhere in a corner gathering dust.

nmur · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:10:33 »

i have questions about the portable screen thingy, like battery life, screen visibility, performance (looked pretty laggy in the video)

however they didn't go with VR gimmick so i hope it succeeds

Jpecina · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:11:19 »

Quote from: iLLucionist on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:59:49

Quote from: user 18 on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35
I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

I don't get their angle: Why would you want a console to be portable? But then again, I don't have their vision but after all the Wii failed (IMHO). It was fun in the beginning, but most people I know sold it off or have it sitting somewhere in a corner gathering dust.

Actually the wii was one of their most successful products. I don't care for the concept but love my 3ds so I guess I'll give it a shot

iLLucionist · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:14:34 »

Quote from: Jpecina on Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:11:19

Quote from: iLLucionist on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:59:49
Quote from: user 18 on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35
I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

I don't get their angle: Why would you want a console to be portable? But then again, I don't have their vision but after all the Wii failed (IMHO). It was fun in the beginning, but most people I know sold it off or have it sitting somewhere in a corner gathering dust.

Actually the wii was one of their most successful products. I don't care for the concept but love my 3ds so I guess I'll give it a shot

Yeah it SOLD like crazy. But how many people KEPT USING it? That's what I'm wondering? I may be completely wrong on this, but I know like 4 people around me who used it for like 6-7 months and then ditched it. Like the novelty wore off or something.

kekman · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:16:49 »

im just hoping it has gc controller support tbh or at least the adapter

oledome · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:38:06 »

Quote from: user 18 on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35

I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

I think that's the reason this may fail, it looks awkward in the portable scenario and it's going to have low performance for a home console.

iLLucionist · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:46:46 »

Quote from: oledome on Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:38:06

Quote from: user 18 on Thu, 20 October 2016, 18:55:35
I like the concept, and hope it does well.

Don't think of it like a mobile device, think of it like a home console that's somewhat more portable.

I think that's the reason this may fail, it looks awkward in the portable scenario and it's going to have low performance for a home console.

On the other hand... I could game properly while taking a dump. Seriously: this instead of 9gag while having a dump session. That would be so cool. Now of course you could never share the experience (except for maybe here on GH)

noisyturtle · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:49:59 »

I think we can all agree that the name is absolutely retarded.

I will still be calling it the NX even after release.

Puddsy · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:14:57 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 20 October 2016, 19:49:59

I think we can all agree that the name is absolutely retarded.

I will still be calling it the NX even after release.

It's a lot more marketable than NX.

Think of it like this:

It's release day for the new "New NXi pro edge"

You work in Best Buy.

Someone walks in and says "My son says he wants a nintendo"

Switch is a lot easier.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:41:43 »

It's bland, forgettable, has no self-aware brand identification, is not catchy, and is easily confusable. From just a purely marketable perspective it is a brand recognition nightmare.

The WiiU may have been stupid sounding, but at least you remembered it and it could stand on it's own. Successful brands get appropriated into successful words, and switch is already a fairly common word.

Nintendo should have chosen a more obscure word, or gone full fabrication.

katushkin · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 22:50:22 »

I think it's been used because it implies flexibility, it's kind of onomatopoeic, and there isn't anything in the console market with a similar name. With all the short lettered names and stuff, the word switch does stand out when looking at consoles.

The flexibility is clearly the most important thing for Nintendo. If it has the processing power that was simulated in the trailer, then I think people would move away from their phones for games on travels, provided the battery holds up. Carrying a WiiU sized device which has the flexibility to get smaller is pretty appealing, I mean it would be if I hadn't just bought a 5.5in screen smartphone.

I think being able to play with each side of the controller separate is really cool, like a less gimmicky nunchuck. I would be interested to see how everything connects and charges and stuff.

Halverson · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 22:53:02 »

Name is alright, not great, but easy to remember. I do enjoy the logo. I'll be getting it of course, die hard Nintendo fan, just hope it will be great. Unlike lots of people I still do have lots of friends to play games with, as well as the wife.

I'm more worried that the first Mario party for it will be as bad as 9 and 10.

If they put a monster hunter on it, I'll be in heaven.

Jpecina · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:12:11 »

Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 20 October 2016, 22:53:02

Name is alright, not great, but easy to remember. I do enjoy the logo. I'll be getting it of course, die hard Nintendo fan, just hope it will be great. Unlike lots of people I still do have lots of friends to play games with, as well as the wife.

I'm more worried that the first Mario party for it will be as bad as 9 and 10.

If they put a monster hunter on it, I'll be in heaven.

Monster hunter is one of my all time favorite genres. Can't wait to see it on the switch

noisyturtle · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:15:13 »

this is too cute though

kekman · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:27:51 »

Quote from: Jpecina on Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:12:11

Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 20 October 2016, 22:53:02
Name is alright, not great, but easy to remember. I do enjoy the logo. I'll be getting it of course, die hard Nintendo fan, just hope it will be great. Unlike lots of people I still do have lots of friends to play games with, as well as the wife.

I'm more worried that the first Mario party for it will be as bad as 9 and 10.

If they put a monster hunter on it, I'll be in heaven.

Monster hunter is one of my all time favorite genres. Can't wait to see it on the switch

YES, finally dont have to play MH on my ****ty OG 3ds

Wannabe · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 08:43:00 »

Running a Tegra X2. It's basically a Nintendo supported nVidia Shield.

Findecanor · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 09:54:25 »

The Nintendo switch is absolutely horrible. Linear with membrane that you need to bottom out.

romevi · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:37:47 »

Quote from: Findecanor on Fri, 21 October 2016, 09:54:25

The Nintendo switch is absolutely horrible. Linear with membrane that you need to bottom out.

Nice one.

Been working on a Famicom BASIC keyset!

Bromono · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:40:52 »

I don't own any consoles, but that may change with this.

Its definitely a new concept and I feel it may have to many moving parts, but I am still excited.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:42:09 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:37:47

Quote from: Findecanor on Fri, 21 October 2016, 09:54:25
The Nintendo switch is absolutely horrible. Linear with membrane that you need to bottom out.

Nice one.

Been working on a Famicom BASIC keyset!

I take it that the monitor is off for a reason

absyrd · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:53:54 »

If new Zelda, must buy.

And I'm pretty sure that guy in the video is the new most interesting man in the world.

Halverson · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:37:15 »

Quote from: absyrd on Fri, 21 October 2016, 10:53:54

If new Zelda, must buy.

And I'm pretty sure that guy in the video is the new most interesting man in the world.

I miss the old most interesting man

noisyturtle · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:41:10 »

I can't wait to play a five year old Elder Scrolls game in 720p with zero mods and a bunch of lag!

tp4tissue · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 21:13:03 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:41:10

I can't wait to play a five year old Elder Scrolls game in 720p with zero mods and a bunch of lag!

hahahahahahahaaha

that's pretty much exactly what it's gonna be..

But I feel like, it will play kinda like a game gear.. given the size..

Sooooo.. hey.. new game gear.

Halverson · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 21:13:06 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:41:10

I can't wait to play a five year old Elder Scrolls game in 720p with zero mods and a bunch of lag!

That's how I've been playing all summer, load screens give time to meditate on words of power

tp4tissue · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 22 October 2016, 12:03:42 »

Now I want to buy a gamegear..

YoshiCaps · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 22 October 2016, 16:17:52 »

good for the fact that like 0 people still use nintendo consoles.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 22 October 2016, 16:29:43 »

Quote from: yoshilikesmxbrowns on Sat, 22 October 2016, 16:17:52

good for the fact that like 0 people still use nintendo consoles.

you can't be serious, because Nintendo fans are some of the most rabid and indoctrinated groups you'll ever see.

I worked over at Nintendo briefly, I have seen people fist fight over Zelda in an office parking lot.

YoshiCaps · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 22 October 2016, 16:30:53 »

ok, i have seen matpat discuss burning hardcore zelda fans.

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