Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#1126
DVD Talk Legend
#1127
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
The one here did, a little 2 year old-ish kid walked out and started going crazy about it.
Ahh yes, a new gen of Mario Gamers.
Ahh yes, a new gen of Mario Gamers.
#1128
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#1129
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
The Joy-Con's are comfortable for me so i've been fine using them as is.
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
More sales numbers!
2.74 million Switches shipped (so, basically sold in this case) through the end of March.
Breath of the Wild is at 2.76 million copies shipped on the Switch and 1.08 million on the Wii U through the end of March. Nintendo puts the attach rate above 90%, which isn't exactly in step with the >100% attach rate they were bragging about earlier.
Snipperclips has sold over 350K worldwide.
Super Bomberman R has shipped north of 500K.
1-2 Switch is nearing 1 million shipped.
Nintendo's targeting 10 million Switch units to be sold in the current financial year (so 10 million beyond the 2.74 million already out there) and 35 million additional pieces of software.
2.74 million Switches shipped (so, basically sold in this case) through the end of March.
Breath of the Wild is at 2.76 million copies shipped on the Switch and 1.08 million on the Wii U through the end of March. Nintendo puts the attach rate above 90%, which isn't exactly in step with the >100% attach rate they were bragging about earlier.
Snipperclips has sold over 350K worldwide.
Super Bomberman R has shipped north of 500K.
1-2 Switch is nearing 1 million shipped.
Nintendo's targeting 10 million Switch units to be sold in the current financial year (so 10 million beyond the 2.74 million already out there) and 35 million additional pieces of software.
#1131
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Seems like everyone else bought a pro controller, but personally I only bought a case since I knew I was going to travel with it. I bought a 128 GB SD card later on just because it was on sale, but I don't think it's a must have right away unless you're going all digital.
The Joy-Con's are comfortable for me so i've been fine using them as is.
The Joy-Con's are comfortable for me so i've been fine using them as is.
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#1133
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I'm fine with the Joy Cons too. I really don't see a need to own a pro controller. Maybe I'll grab one at some point but I honestly like the Joy Cons a lot more than I expected to. They're pretty comfortable whether you're using them attached to the tablet, holding them separately, or if they're in the grip.
In everything except Puyo Puyo Tetris, due to the fact it has a D-pad instead of direction buttons, it's way too easy to accidentally hit "up" in Tetris mode (fast drop).
#1134
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Much to my own surprise, I also really like the joycons. The button placement is a little cramped for my liking, but I adapted pretty quickly and now have no problems with them.
Was thinking king of getting a pro controller for Mario Kart, but ill give the joycons a shot first and see how they do, plus I just don't want to drop 70 bucks right now. I'm sure I'll get one eventually.
Was thinking king of getting a pro controller for Mario Kart, but ill give the joycons a shot first and see how they do, plus I just don't want to drop 70 bucks right now. I'm sure I'll get one eventually.
#1135
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Kind of upset with Amazon as I pre-ordered my copy of Mario Kart through them but I haven't gotten a shipping notice. It seems like the order is going to ship or has been shipped even though I didn't get the email but it won't arrive today. Thought that was part of the Prime pre-order deal.
#1136
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Part of the reason I didn't want to rush and get a Pro Controller was that I knew I would be using it in portable mode a lot and didn't want to get so used to the Pro Controller that i'd feel compelled to bring it everywhere. For me, the Switch with the Joy-Cons is more comfortable to hold then the 3DS XL I have.
#1137
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Kind of upset with Amazon as I pre-ordered my copy of Mario Kart through them but I haven't gotten a shipping notice. It seems like the order is going to ship or has been shipped even though I didn't get the email but it won't arrive today. Thought that was part of the Prime pre-order deal.
#1138
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
That sucks for you guys, mine shipped on Wednesday and it got delivered at home today. Won't Amazon usually credit you for missing release day shipping if you complain about it? Too lazy to go get it during my lunch break, but looking forward to playing it a bit this weekend.
#1139
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Much to my own surprise, I also really like the joycons. The button placement is a little cramped for my liking, but I adapted pretty quickly and now have no problems with them.
Was thinking king of getting a pro controller for Mario Kart, but ill give the joycons a shot first and see how they do, plus I just don't want to drop 70 bucks right now. I'm sure I'll get one eventually.
Was thinking king of getting a pro controller for Mario Kart, but ill give the joycons a shot first and see how they do, plus I just don't want to drop 70 bucks right now. I'm sure I'll get one eventually.
And, my Best Buy had at least 10 Switches out on display for sale -- both grey and neon.
#1140
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
That sucks for you guys, mine shipped on Wednesday and it got delivered at home today. Won't Amazon usually credit you for missing release day shipping if you complain about it? Too lazy to go get it during my lunch break, but looking forward to playing it a bit this weekend.
#1141
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I wonder if it's because I ordered late. I didn't order my copy until Tuesday night. I guess it's whatever since it's Mario Kart and not a game where I want to get into a story right away but I was looking forward to some weekend play. I can't be too mad with Amazon either since I almost always get my pre-orders on release day.
Last edited by Mike86; 04-28-17 at 03:10 PM.
#1142
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I preordered late as well. They sent me a $10 apology credit.
#1143
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Mario Kart is the top selling videogame on amazon this year (in the category, it's behind some PSN cards and right ahead of Zelda).
Of course, WiiU Zelda is like 10, so I have no idea how that works.
Of course, WiiU Zelda is like 10, so I have no idea how that works.
#1144
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Finally used the solo Joy Con for Mario Kart and it's honestly not bad at all, I have a little bit of an issue with the left trigger/bumper button but in general it's actually pretty easy to use.
It looks like Zelda is #4 and Mario Kart is #3.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/2017/videogames
https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/2017/videogames
#1145
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Right, but numbers 1 and 2 are PSN cards.
#1146
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
For anyone playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe make sure to turn "Smart Steering" off (it's on by default). I went to try a shortcut I'm used to doing on original Mario Kart 8 and it wouldn't let me steer off the track.
#1147
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Yeah, not sure why they defaulted it to the Mario Kart equivalent of bumper bowling. It's actually a good feature, but it should be mentioned from the start.
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#1149
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Should get my Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tomorrow. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday but is arriving early at least.
#1150
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
So that's why it felt like I was running into an invisible barrier trying to hit a shortcut.



