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Michael Corvin 03-22-19 08:33 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Just going off what I see locally in used used shops, vendor's malls, facebook, letgo, craigslist, etc. Most are pretty weathered and/or the analogs are destroyed. I can't trust that the analog stick would be any good if I buy online.

Goldberg74 03-24-19 08:27 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Looks like G4F is porting (or remastering) Professor Layton and the Curious Village to the Switch and it will head towards North America later this year.

I have almost every game in the series, but doubt I would upgrade (unless they’re reasonably priced).

The Questyen 03-24-19 03:52 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
The Labo sets are getting clearanced out at Target for anyone who has kids. I got a tweet from one of the deal people I follow while we were at breakfast this morning so I mentioned it to my sister and law for my niece and nephew and she stopped on the way home and grabbed all three different sets and they were down to $20 a piece. They were still showing the higher price on the website and brickseek but scanned at $20.

Goldberg74 03-25-19 12:07 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by The Questyen (Post 13521967)
The Labo sets are getting clearanced out at Target for anyone who has kids. I got a tweet from one of the deal people I follow while we were at breakfast this morning so I mentioned it to my sister and law for my niece and nephew and she stopped on the way home and grabbed all three different sets and they were down to $20 a piece. They were still showing the higher price on the website and brickseek but scanned at $20.

Not sure I even want to drop $20 on these. #sorrynotsorry

Sonny Corinthos 03-25-19 11:06 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
It looks like Nintendo is going to release two versions of the Switch. One will be a cheaper version and the other one will be an enhanced version that targeting avid gamers. I'm not really sure what that means.

https://www.gameinformer.com/report/...-of-the-switch

Mike86 03-25-19 11:15 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Interested to at least see what the new model is (the higher end one). Not sure I’ll buy it right away, but I like my Switch a lot and depending on what they’re upgrading it might be worth it at some point.

fujishig 03-25-19 11:18 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
I'm in on the higher end one (if true) since that's what I've been waiting for. My daughter can have my "old" one. Well, she has already taken it, but she can "officially" own it now.

stingermck 03-25-19 11:18 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Interested to see as well, but probably pass for me. The fans dont kick in on Tetris 99 :lol:

slop101 03-25-19 12:11 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Maybe they'll let you do this without requiring some hack.

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sKqd...ont_edit.0.jpg

fujishig 03-25-19 12:15 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by slop101 (Post 13522400)
Maybe they'll let you do this without requiring some hack.

[img]https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sKqdq3B9-iJfePaE6Ae2221k3qE=/0x0:1920x1200/1200x800/filters:focal(807x447:1113x753)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/60138993/Flip_Grip_with_Switch_Front_edit.0.jpg

Heck, if they just fixed the freaking d-pad like the Hori one and made it so dust doesn't get under the sticks, I'd consider that a win (well that plus making sure the joycon clips don't break).

slop101 03-25-19 12:50 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 13522404)
Heck, if they just fixed the freaking d-pad like the Hori one and made it so dust doesn't get under the sticks, I'd consider that a win (well that plus making sure the joycon clips don't break).

No kidding! Though I think that so each half of the joycon can be used on it's own, it still makes for a shit controller when combined as one. Though it's moot, as I HAD to get the pro-controller, and I keep it docked when I play anyhow (my old man eyes can't take starring down at the screen for too long).


lopper 03-25-19 02:33 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Give me a bigger, brighter screen and bluetooth and I'm all in for an enhanced version.

Mike86 03-25-19 02:37 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
I think the brightness is fine. Maybe make the screen a bit bigger, improve the battery life, ditch the directional buttons for a d-pad, and more built-in memory. Those would be my big wants from an upgraded Switch.

Decker 03-25-19 02:59 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 13522577)
I think the brightness is fine. Maybe make the screen a bit bigger, improve the battery life, ditch the directional buttons for a d-pad, and more built-in memory. Those would be my big wants from an upgraded Switch.

Honestly, while those all sound like good ideas, none would make me spend another $300 on another system.
Plus the inability to play a digital game on more than one system makes it far less likely that I would buy a second one. If I could share the digital games with my son, I might have bought a second one.

Nothing in the Switch cries out for improvement enough to make an upgrade necessary the way that the first 3DS with its timy headache inducing screen did.

fujishig 03-25-19 03:04 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by Decker (Post 13522588)
Honestly, while those all sound like good ideas, none would make me spend another $300 on another system.
Plus the inability to play a digital game on more than one system makes it far less likely that I would buy a second one. If I could share the digital games with my son, I might have bought a second one.

Nothing in the Switch cries out for improvement enough to make an upgrade necessary the way that the first 3DS with its timy headache inducing screen did.

You can share the digital games with your son, though.

Decker 03-25-19 03:15 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 13522592)
You can share the digital games with your son, though.

Really? On two different systems?

Edit : I see you now can as of September's update. Never knew that. Might then upgrade this Summer when my daughter goes to college - maybe.

Mike86 03-25-19 03:30 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
It would be nice (though doubtful) if Nintendo would just offer the option to upgrade the tablet and Joy Cons and let it work with an existing dock to cut a little cost.

fujishig 03-25-19 03:36 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 13522604)
It would be nice (though doubtful) if Nintendo would just offer the option to upgrade the tablet and Joy Cons and let it work with an existing dock to cut a little cost.

I didn't even think about them having to redesign the dock. I already have two, I don't mind buying another one with the system but it would suck if I can't use my other docks for my other tvs.

asianxcore 03-25-19 11:47 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 
Final Fantasy VII & Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid release tomorrow! :)

slop101 03-26-19 11:15 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 13522608)
I didn't even think about them having to redesign the dock. I already have two, I don't mind buying another one with the system but it would suck if I can't use my other docks for my other tvs.

The dock can scratch the screen, so they may implement a change there - though all it would take would be some soft padding on the inside top corners of the dock, which you can do yourself - that, or get a screen protector. But again, just like needing the pro-controller, and a memory card, yet another thing to have to buy for your Switch - I can't recall another console that required so many peripheral purchases.

slop101 03-26-19 11:15 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by asianxcore (Post 13522865)
Final Fantasy VII & Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid release tomorrow! :)

And Yoshi on Friday!
I'm super excited for that one!


fujishig 03-26-19 11:21 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by asianxcore (Post 13522865)
Final Fantasy VII & Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid release tomorrow! :)

They closed the preorder bonus for Battle for the Grid a couple of days ago. It's weird, knowing I missed out on it kind of tempts me not to pick it up at launch at all.

Mike86 03-26-19 11:28 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by slop101 (Post 13523084)
The dock can scratch the screen, so they may implement a change there - though all it would take would be some soft padding on the inside top corners of the dock, which you can do yourself - that, or get a screen protector. But again, just like needing the pro-controller, and a memory card, yet another thing to have to buy for your Switch - I can't recall another console that required so many peripheral purchases.

I can see where the tablet getting scratched could be a problem, but I think if you’re careful it won’t happen. I put a screen protector on mine which fits perfectly and is barely even visible just in case though. Its not necessarily a need, but people who take care of their electronics will want one. Plus they’re pretty cheap. Pretty sure the one I bought was under $10 and it’s staying in place fine (I put it on a few months after buying the Switch).

As far as controllers, you don’t need a Pro-Controller necessarily. Some people want it or prefer it but it’s completely optional. The Joy Cons work well and I used the included grip while playing docked for quite a while before deciding to upgrade. It’s not like they give you no controller out of box though, just not the one you prefer.

As far as memory and getting an SD card goes, I agree the Switch should have more on-board storage. At least with getting an SD card though they’ve gotten cheaper and also they’re easier to upgrade as opposed to the One or PS4 where the options are pretty much only removing stuff off your HD to clear up space for new games and putting them on to the cloud or an external expansion that takes up more room. At least the card goes easily inside the Switch and you can keep all your stuff saved. I think of it as no different than having memory cards for some consoles back in the day.

Goldberg74 03-26-19 11:55 AM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by slop101 (Post 13522400)
Maybe they'll let you do this without requiring some hack.

[img]https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sKqdq3B9-iJfePaE6Ae2221k3qE=/0x0:1920x1200/1200x800/filters:focal(807x447:1113x753)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/60138993/Flip_Grip_with_Switch_Front_edit.0.jpg

I backed the FlipGrip on Kickstarter. It’s a solid little accessory... that solves a problem I didn’t know I had.

fujishig 03-26-19 12:04 PM

Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
 

Originally Posted by slop101 (Post 13523084)
The dock can scratch the screen, so they may implement a change there - though all it would take would be some soft padding on the inside top corners of the dock, which you can do yourself - that, or get a screen protector. But again, just like needing the pro-controller, and a memory card, yet another thing to have to buy for your Switch - I can't recall another console that required so many peripheral purchases.

I'm cool with just a cosmetic change or even an upgrade as long as the old docks (and joycons, and pro controller) are still compatible.


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