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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Are those rumors saying it will actually launch on Wii U first?
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by wtsang
(Post 12947513)
Are those rumors saying it will actually launch on Wii U first?
Multiple folks are saying the 3D Mario title is done / extremely close to being done, so maybe that'll be the marquee draw instead. Or maybe the Zelda thing is a bum rumor and they'll both be there on day one. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I wonder if the battery on this will be shit? I mean, we already know it has a short life, but will it leak charge when not in use? My Wii controllers leaked batter life when off so badly, that I had to remove the batteries after powering down, or else I'd have to change batteries every time I turned it on. And the U, I don't thing I've ever played without the controller plugged into an electric socket, as the battery drains after about a week or two, and that's about how long I go in between each time I use it, or rather used - it's been a while now.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
IF they have a mainline Mario title ready at launch I don't think a Zelda delay would be a big deal. They just need something representative of full-on Nintendo first-party quality on Day One, unlike with the Wii U.
From the company's perspective, it may even be preferable. No cannibalization of each other's sales in the launch window, and they're guaranteed to have another huge title in the chamber to keep momentum going. If they really have been working behind the scenes to prepare a full library, it's about to pay off. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by wtsang
(Post 12947709)
If they really have been working behind the scenes to prepare a full library, it's about to pay off.
Originally Posted by slop101
(Post 12947687)
My Wii controllers leaked battery life when off so badly, that I had to remove the batteries after powering down, or else I'd have to change batteries every time I turned it on.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
GAME leaked prices as well. $250 w/ some sort of demo disc and $200 with a smaller hard drive and/or less accessories. Maybe the docking station?
So with two different leaks now, $250 sounds like it's going to be the launch price. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
(Post 12947606)
Emily Rogers is saying localization is supposedly going a lot more slowly than expected, and that slows down testing/QA. She says to take it with a grain of salt too, so...
Multiple folks are saying the 3D Mario title is done / extremely close to being done, so maybe that'll be the marquee draw instead. Or maybe the Zelda thing is a bum rumor and they'll both be there on day one. If it's a brand new game that will be enough for me to get the Switch. If not, I'll probably just get Zelda for the Wii U. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
There was a short shot of it in the reveal video. Did it look like the Wii U game? I haven't played that.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by bunkaroo
(Post 12947903)
Do you know if the 3D Mario game a new game or some port of the Super Mario World 3D from the Wii U?
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
(Post 12947934)
If it's what Nintendo showed in the Switch teaser, it's a new game. Super Mario 3D World has more of an isometric camera, and the teaser showed a straight-up 3D game.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Quick summary of the current rumors for Switch games (many of which multiple leakers have been reporting):
That's not supposed to be a complete list of games, of course, but that's what's being talked about. EA's CFO said: “In terms of Nintendo, in their announcement they announced that we’ll be supporting with a game or two on that new platform. We haven’t yet announced what game, but you should assume that it’s one of our bigger games we’ve been involved with.” “We’re excited for Nintendo, it’s an interesting device, but I can’t yet predict how broad it’s going to be, and will people be interested in a portable device alongside their regular portable device that they have.” |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Not interested in any of those. I'm still waiting on Nintendo's franchises that have gotten the shaft the last two gens to make a comeback(Waverace & FZero to name a couple).... and Pikmin 4. Always down for more Pikmin.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
That was an interesting quote from EA. "were excited, but we're not sure if customers will be"
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
So have they said anything about Nintendo ID and the switch? Would be nice to login and still have VC purchases.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by stingermck
(Post 12960561)
So have they said anything about Nintendo ID and the switch? Would be nice to login and still have VC purchases.
We do know there'll be a central account system, though: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/image...80700065_1.jpg |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I thought they said that this new system will not be compatible with any existing games... :shrug:
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Yeah but Virtual Console is different since its digital and has been on several platforms.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
They haven't said a peep about any of this stuff and they're already said they won't be showing or talking about it until January. Not sure why people can't comprehend that and keep trying to guess and read rumors and state that as facts.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by The Questyen
(Post 12960684)
They haven't said a peep about any of this stuff and they're already said they won't be showing or talking about it until January. Not sure why people can't comprehend that and keep trying to guess and read rumors and state that as facts.
That said, not sure if you're referring to any specific post here since the last bump was just a simple question if there was anything new. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Yeah, and nothing was stated as a fact either, so no clue what you are going on about.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
All we have is their M.O.
VC will be on Switch, but there's no reason to think we won't have to re-buy (again) because there has never been any unified account before recently. I would love to see that all my VC purchases from Wii and 3DS be grandfathered into Switch, but I'm not holding my breath. We even had to pay to "upgrade" from Wii to WiiU versions of VC before. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by Music
(Post 12960727)
Yeah, and nothing was stated as a fact either, so no clue what you are going on about.
My statement was reiterating the fact that they haven't said anything about it and they won't until January. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by The Questyen
(Post 12960775)
You literally just said like 5 posts up "I thought they said that this new system will not be compatible with any existing games..."
My statement was reiterating the fact that they haven't said anything about it and they won't until January. A Nintendo representative confirmed to Polygon today that the Nintendo Switch will not be compatible with Nintendo 3DS cartridges or Wii U discs. It does not appear from our limited glimpse of the hardware so far that either the Switch console or its dock includes a disc drive at all, although Nintendo has not commented on that. When asked if the Nintendo Switch will support downloadable games — whether they’re Switch games or titles released on previous systems like the 3DS — the representative told Polygon that Nintendo isn’t discussing specifics on that front. For the time being, Nintendo fans can hold out hope that they’ll be able to play downloadable Wii U and 3DS games on the Switch. |
re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
That statement says that it won't work with 3DS cartridges or Wii U discs not that it won't be compatible with any existing games. I don't care about people speculating or discussing that's all fine I was just stating why do people keep asking questions that no one here has the answer to and Nintendo has said they won't answer until January.
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re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Originally Posted by The Questyen
(Post 12960864)
That statement says that it won't work with 3DS cartridges or Wii U discs not that it won't be compatible with any existing games. I don't care about people speculating or discussing that's all fine I was just stating why do people keep asking questions that no one here has the answer to and Nintendo has said they won't answer until January.
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