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  2. Posted · Edited by liger05

    http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/...witch-download

    The information is listed incorrectly on the packaging of LEGO City Undercover for Nintendo Switch. Players who purchase a physical copy of LEGO City Undercover on Nintendo Switch at retail are getting the complete game, and do not need to download additional content to enjoy the full experience. An internet connection is not required to play the game. The only internet connection suggested is to download the typical content update patch."

     

    Now the question is why the game size is smaller than Wii u?

     

    Did the wii u version output in 1080p? People say the switch version docked is 720p.

     

    Edit - The Wii U version was around 19 GB, so actually bigger than on Xbox One.

     

    Wii u version must of had real bad optimisation.

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    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...over-on-switch

     

    UPDATE 2.30pm: Lego City Undercover publisher Warner Bros. has provided us with this short statement on the game's cartridge version, which suggests you will be able to play without downloading anything.

     

    "Players who purchase Lego City Undercover on Nintendo Switch at retail do not need to download the game to play," a company spokesperson told us.

     

    We're still no clearer why the game's box states it requires an internet connection, or 13GB of storage, but the suggestion here perhaps is that at least some of the game is playable without downloading.

     

    We've contacted Warner Bros. again for further clarification.

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    The biggest problem here is that a Switch only has 32GB on board memory. You can't really compare it to a PS4 which usually comes with a 1TB HDD as standard.

     

     

    The premise remains the same. It still wouldn't be ok for something similar on ps4 regardless of how big the on-board storage is. You buy a physical copy of a game not expecting to then having to download large extra data to play it.

  7. Posted · Edited by liger05

    What if the publisher refuses to release the game for Switch unless Nintendo allow them to do this? What do Nintendo do in that circumstance?

     

    Remember that Nintendo is in a position of weakness here, coming off the back of Wii U and struggling for any sort of support from western developers/publishers...

     

    No release for me then. Trying to shift the cost to the consumer is a joke and Nintendo have to either make larger carts cheaper for publishers or tell publishers this isn't on.

     

    If the switch sells publishers will fall in line as they won't want to leave money on the table.

     

    Amazon has the Lego city undercover switch version well above the PS4/Xb1 versions in pre order sales so it's not like the market isn't there for them but Warner Bros knew this and are trying to pass the cost to the consumer. It's disgusting.

     

    If publisher was to release a 50 GB game on PS4/XB1, but on a cheaper 25GB single layer BR with a mandatory 25 GB download to play the game they would be rightfully called out on it.

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    Uh oh...

     

    http://nintendoeverything.com/lego-city-undercovers-packaging-mentions-needing-up-to-13gb-of-space-for-game-download-on-switch/

     

    lego-city-13gb.jpg

     

    lego-city-internet.jpg

     

    Publishers are already starting to resort to scummy tactics in order to cheap out on game card sizes it seems...

     

    I never even considered the possibility. Nintendo had best do something about this or you're gonna start seeing a lot of other publishers pouncing on the idea I reckon :nono:

     

    Anti consumer and they don't deserve any sales because of it. Nintendo need to nip this in the bud by mandating a maximum amount of data required to be downloaded to play a physical copy of the game.

     

    Warner Bros are just being greedy trying to to as cheap as possible.

  10. Posted · Edited by liger05

    perhaps you are right, but the best they can do is compare sales of their previous consoles to inform sales projections. They kinda need to give shareholders an idea of how their main console is going to do over the years. What number would you choose, and why?

    Personally I think, given the information we know (the switch is selling better than the Wii, and the Wii sold a little over 100 million units) 110 million seems a reasonable projection, for the time being. Obviously after a full years worth of sales (and an idea of software support) a more accurate projection can be made. I think probably 120-140 million would be a better prediction on the data I outlined above - but probably Nintendo agree to an extent with you, and don't want to exaggerate too much. Better to revise the projection up than down. Equally with the switch outselling the Wii in like for like sales (especially given the period it's on sale) it would seem dishonest if they projected sales merely equal to the Wii... so I think they went for the lowest, most pessimistic projection they can realistically get away with.

     

     

    That only really works if you compare apples with apples.

     

    Manufacturing will be better now so they should be able to get more Switch units at retail quicker. The wii was sold out for forever the first 12-18 months.

     

    I'm having a hard time believing they said 110m when the platform isn't even a month old.

  11. Posted · Edited by liger05

    I think they just didn't expect it to take off so well. It's coming off from the Wii U, releasing in march with a limited software library, with the big hitter releasing on established hardware that most of the more dedicated fans will own already. It's outselling the Wii apparently, so the fact they had enough stock to allow that shows, to me, that they did have great confidence in the hardware. Looking at the Wii, I wonder if it was ex N64 owners who skipped the GC who boosted numbers, and again now people who skipped the U boosting Switch numbers? after all they need the switch for BotW, MK8d, maybe at a push splatoon 2 (and probably ssb4 dx)

     

    It's good to hear they are being good with weaker joycons, I recall the initial teething problems with wiimotes and they gave out those gel sleeves and wrist straps for free.

    I'm hoping mario odyssey, splatoon 2 and Mario kart 9 come out fairly soon... maybe a smash with fleshed out single player too? Looking forward to getting one probably November 2018 :)

     

    Check this thread on gaf http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1349770&page=100000

     

    The stock situation is crazy. It's still very difficult to buy a switch.

     

    It's why I never thought Zelda being non exclusive wouldn't really matter. Enough people out there don't own a wii u and had no interest in buying one for Zelda.

     

    Nintendo estimates shipments of the Switch in its first year at 20 million units, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers, adding that they have a conservative estimate of shipping at least 10 million units in the first year.

     

    Nintendo released the Switch in March 2017 and the game console enjoyed over one million units of sales in the first week after the release. Nintendo president Kimishima Tatsumi also recently said that he expects Switch's overall sales to reach 110 million units.

     

    http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20170324PD208.html

     

    110 mil? I need to see that quote as I'm doubting that was said.

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    Still waiting until next month to treat myself but I'm guessing stock's pretty thin on the ground right now?

     

    Big change compared to the wii u. Wii U was easy to get after launch.

     

    It's still early days but with Mario kart, splatoon, arms, xenoblade, Mario all in 2017 it could be a huge first 9 months.

     

    Mario Kart could be huge. I really think multiplayer is gonna be massive in schools, college campus etc

  20. Posted · Edited by liger05

    Developers Weigh In On The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Brilliance

     

     

    Really cool video

     

    I agree with so many things. Firstly the fact this is Nintendo's first open world game and they totally hit out of the park. They nailed it. First time and they killed it. That's one amazing achievement.

     

    For me the game is incredible. You can have so much fun without even advancing the story.

  21. Posted

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...le-1489728545/

     

    In the fiscal year starting April 2017, assemblers under contract with Nintendo are now planning to manufacture 16 million or more Switches, up from an initial plan for eight million, said people briefed on the plans. Even after accounting for inventory, that suggests Nintendo believes it can sell significantly more than 10 million units during the 12-month period, they said, beating expectations of many analysts.

     

    Nintendo must be thrilled with the start to do this. In recent years it's always been a revision to a smaller number.

     

    Hopefully will outsell the wii u in 1 year.

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    I wouldn't say it's necessary but don't be waiting for a price drop. I'm not expecting this to drop price for a good while.

     

    It's a great piece of hardware though. The hours I've pot in Zelda I don't think I would of done if it was a pure home console.

     

    I take the switch everywhere.

  24. Posted

    http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/stron...retail/0179949

     

    HMV head of technology and games Phil Browes told MCV that Switch’s launch was “fantastic”. He also said:

     

    “We satisfied all pre-orders and blasted through the remainder of our initial allocation. Every single one of our pre-order customers received their console on launch day, and we’re optimistic that with some great games due to be released, Switch can establish itself as a successful third console in the market. We’re a bit tight [on stock] but we’re looking forward to more deliveries this week.”

     

    Being able to actually find Switch in stores is now a concern for retailers. For example, GameSeek managing director Stephen Staley mentioned that stocks levels are “zero”. Because of this, he wasn’t able to sell any more Switches over the weekend seeing how it “wasn’t on sale.”

     

    One manager told MCV that they’ve yet to hear from Nintendo about when the next batch of consoles would arrive and might have to wait until April.

     

    “We are in communications with Nintendo but there is not a confirmed date as of yet. With Mario Kart coming in April I would hope there would be more stock before then but that’s not confirmed.”

     

    Surely plenty stock for when Mario Kart drops?

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