liger05 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Intreview with the NipponIchi Software CEO in regards to the Nintendo Switch Shinkawa: That's true. As you've said, we are a software company that has grown together with Playstation, and are well aware that a lot of our fans are on Playstation platforms. So it is not as if we will stop developing games for Playstation. Overseas, Playstation 4 sales are incredibly strong and we will continue making games for the Playstation 4 platform. However, in Japan we can't just ignore the move to portable gaming consoles. Our games are well suited for portable gaming, so when you think about it, it is important for PS4 and Nintendo Switch to balance each other out and do well. With that in mind, from here on multiplatform develpment for PS4 and Nintendo Switch is very much a possibility. http://www.famitsu.com/news/201701/15124851.html
Sheikah Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) At a minimum they really should include the grip with extra ones people buy. It's called good will to customers. Customers who have bought these more than once already. Well, it's confirmed that the Switch doesn't come with the charging grip - you need to buy the 28 quid charging grip separately to charge spares. Source Can't see them throwing a 28 quid peripheral in with additional joy cons your purchase to be honest. Edited January 16, 2017 by Sheikah
Hero-of-Time Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 If they add in online play for all multiplayer games I will more than happy pay an upgrade fee!! It's such a good idea, so unlike Nintendo, I still doubt it's what it sounds like. The online addition seems to be only for SNES games and i'm having a hard time coming up with a large list of SNES games that would support multiplayer. If you look at what's available on the Wii U VC at the moment, most of these are single player games. I hate that I want the Switch... I know I will half-hate the console and complain about it like I did the WiiU, but it's Nintendo... part of me wants it. I get what you're saying but at the same time i'm getting sick of putting up with their rubbish. I voted with my wallet when the NES Classic arrived and I may do the very same with the Switch.
Clownferret Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 It's annoyihng, but I literally can't remember the last time I used analogue triggers... Exactly! people keep moaning about Nintendo putting in motion controls and HD rumble because they won't be used much but how many games actually use analogue trigger... not many is the answer. Has anybody seen any good deals/bundles for Switch yet?
bob Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Exactly! people keep moaning about Nintendo putting in motion controls and HD rumble because they won't be used much but how many games actually use analogue trigger... not many is the answer. Has anybody seen any good deals/bundles for Switch yet? Surely with racing games you just want the accelerator on full the whole way round anyway. Lifting off is for scaredycats.
Retro_Link Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) It seems that it's just a shell. Both products are named differently, as well. One is simply called the joycon grip and the other is the joycon charging grip..... That's disgusting. Edited January 16, 2017 by Retro_Link
Happenstance Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Not happy that the Joycon grip that comes with the system isnt the one that allows you to charge from it. I didnt really want to have to keep putting the "Joycons" back on the system everytime I finish using it. I dont plan on taking the console out of the dock much so its just a bit of extra hassle.
dazzybee Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Why;'s this much cheaper than the others? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Exceria-128GB-Micro-Memory/dp/B01EAKAUUK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484570886&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+sd+card+128
liger05 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Why;'s this much cheaper than the others? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Exceria-128GB-Micro-Memory/dp/B01EAKAUUK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484570886&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+sd+card+128 Maybe because it's Toshiba.
ArtMediocre Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I've been on the fence since I first saw the Switch, and frankly I'm still unsure of what to do. I've got a Wii U, and I can get Zelda for that system.. But on the other hand, it wouldn't be the best version of THE best Zelda ever. But the system is quite expensive at launch day, and we still don't know all about it yet. I will get the Switch eventually. It's gonna be great with my daily commute, and I have this great combo of Nintendo + PC for every generation. But now there aren't any games I really feel is a "must have", and my wallet and I arent the best of friends after I got the Oculus Rift.. Maybe I'll wait until they ship some nice, limited edition colors for the Switch console? I have no idea. I'm blank :|. Oh, and something i find quite disappointing is this: Why oh why isn't the Zelda BotW game cartridge in gold???
tapedeck Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Seems like a ton of negativity floating around online about the Switch still. They are literally shooting themselves in the foot at this point and their silence is deafening. I've read a fair few forums, article comments and heard a few anecdotal comments at work from students and most of the "meh factor" is related to price. I think that's my main irk too. Although Reggie comes out saying Nintendo appeal to everyone, they have a high price for the system and controllers and then deliver limited software at launch followed by WiiU up-ports. They need to get their head out of their backsides and turn this undertone of concern over with a suggestion like @dazzybee made: Let's hope they do a direct/info dump every week. One week Virtual console and purchases, one week the operating system, one week the new online system, one week its functions - capture and such... Maybe other weeks bigger game discussions - what exactly is in 1-2 switch for example?
nekunando Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I'm not sure what's happened over the last few days but I totally want a Switch now and may treat myself for my 30th birthday in May The Joy-Cons are basically everything I wanted from the controller as they incorporate motion and traditional elements all in one with a versatility unmatched by anything else I can't wait to see more games but I'm now extremely excited for the console. Hell yeh
Glen-i Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) I've got a Wii U, and I can get Zelda for that system.. But on the other hand, it wouldn't be the best version of THE best Zelda ever. My, my. Someone's putting all their Cuccoos in one basket! Edited January 16, 2017 by Glen-i Automerged Doublepost
Clownferret Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Is Switch expensive really? If they wanted to hit $299 then this would have been sub £250 before Brexit. Would people be moaning at £250? Yes the extra controllers are expensive but again you can probably put the best part £10 of this cost down the weak pound.
Retro_Link Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I'll be buying a Switch - it'll just be at a time it makes more sense to. Most probably Christmas with Mario. High chance I'll probably import Zelda too. I full out object to paying £50-£60 for it.
Ronnie Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 The Switch itself isn't expensive but 1-2 Switch should have been packed in and the cost of the games + the extortionate acceossory prices is the problem IMO. High chance I'll probably import Zelda too. I full out object to paying £50-£60 for it. I think we're very lucky game prices have stayed more or less the same since the NES, especially since they're 100x more complex. The competition manage to charge extra on the sly with day 1 DLC and season passes that double the cost of a game but Nintendo seem to prefer to just charge extra. Hopefully the RRP will come down but I can't say I blame them charging so much for games like Zelda. I just think it's a mistake.
Retro_Link Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I think we're very lucky game prices have stayed more or less the same since the NES, especially since they're 100x more complex. The competition manage to charge extra on the sly with day 1 DLC and season passes that double the cost of a game but Nintendo seem to prefer to just charge extra. Hopefully the RRP will come down but I can't say I blame them charging so much for games like Zelda. I just think it's a mistake.I'm happy to pay an industry standard price - but the excessive Switch prices we're seeing at the moment are what I'm hoping to avoid buy waiting it out - or at the least certain things will go on sale between now and Christmas. Personally I've never paid for Day 1 DLC or a season pass - and there are far more sensible ways of going about it - such as waiting for it all to be included in a Game of the Year edition and then even that getting a price cut - like The Witcher 3 GOTY edition for £25. Never smart to pay for a season pass before you know what's in it. A good season pass often greatly improves the value of a game. Nintendo don't have an excuse to be charging £60 for Zelda - unless there's future DLC which is free - but you should have that knowledge upfront.
Ronnie Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Zelda for £60 I don't have too much objection with, what I do object with is games like Arms (which I'm sure will be fantastic) also being £60, and 1-2 Switch being £50 for what basically should amount to about 15 minutes of fun. Oh and paying £40 for Zelda on Wii U but £60 on Switch. That looks poor.
bob Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I saw a post on Reddit that suggested that the high prices of UK stuff was trying to future proof things against the falling pound once we leave the EU. Could be the case?
V. Amoleo Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 With them having HD Rumble they should really look more into VR... I think HD Rumble would make the VR experience even better. The joycons really are suited to VR play! I've mentioned this before in this thread: the Joy-Cons aren't suited to VR at all. They're not externally tracked, which is actually a step back from the Wiimote. The HD Rumble is just advanced haptics. Probably similar to what's in the Vive controllers.
liger05 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) £40 for a wii u game and £60 for a switch Zelda is ridiculous but I'm expecting the RRP's to drop. Came across this on neogaf https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/...chmas-presents Syrenne is a registered Nintendo developer who's working on Monochrono for the Switch and Wii U. She makes appearances on the RFN podcast sometimes and always gives some behind the scenes insight at Nintendo or the Japanese gaming industry. While she's still under NDA and can't talk too much about technical specifications she did give some juicy tidbits that I thought were interesting. I'm going to paraphrase for the people who just want a written version of what happened. On Joy-con's -Lots of tech -HD rumble is the real deal. The bottom of the joycon will vibrate if an ice cube hits the bottom of the glass. And a full glass of ice cubes will make the top of the joycon rumble. Like the joycon becomes the glass. Basically the rumble can vibrate at different intensities but also at different locations instead of being one giant motor. -IR pointer is great. It would be difficult to make Wii BC games work with it but not impossible. -Comfortable to hold while separated and joined together. It doesn't look ergonomic but they fit in hands naturally. Switch Pro Controller -Has everything the Joycon have including HD rumble and motion controls. -No IR pointer. -D-pad is iconic Nintendo dpad. -Very comfortable -Battery life is great but not 80 hours like the Wii U pro. Happy with battery life. Developing for Switch -Very happy with it -Easy to develop for -Anything she wants to do she can. No limits. Toolset is great. -Can't talk specs. MyNintendo and Virtual Console -MyNintendo tracks all your 3DS and Wii U purchases. Not your Wii ones. -Her theory on VC is if you bought a VC game on 3DS or Wii U you'll pay an upgrade fee like you did ON Wii U. However, if you bought the same VC game on both Wii U and 3DS you'll get the Switch VC game for free. If you only bought it on Wii VC you're SOL. Online subscription -the free game a month is exactly like PS+. As long as you download within that free month it's yours to keep as long as you're subscribed. -the free download a month is chosen by Nintendo because if they offered all VC games with online the player base would be split and you'd never find enough people for a match. Whereas with this method, everyone who's downloading the game is part of the same player pool. Why VC sucks on Wii U -Nintendo pays a license to put games on VC but Nintendo has to approach publishers and choose which games go on VC. So anytime you complain about a certain Sega or Konami game not on VC it's not Konami or Sega's fault, it's because Nintendo didn't pick that certain game to be on the platform. Edited January 16, 2017 by liger05
khilafah Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Wait.. some people don't have a problem with Nintendo charging £60 for Zelda?? Damn Nintendo love guys like you. £60 is outrageous!
tapedeck Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 @liger05 was just listening to it on my drive home and was wondering why nobody was hyped about it. Hyped again and can see why the joycons and pro controller are expensive. It is likened to the Vive in the talk and it's noted how it blows motion control and the PSMove away and that the camera is the real deal, working like a Kinect 2.0. It was also fascinating where she (sounded like a guy on the poscaat?!) talks about how "this thing is a dream to develop for" and how they make an educated guess as to the VC. Shame they got the analogue triggers wrong but yeah, tired etc. Nice to know there's movement on the price. Unlike wiiU which, from this discussion seemed like it did SO much wrong behind the scenes. Nintendo still brutal with VC games too. Interesting. Wait.. some people don't have a problem with Nintendo charging £60 for Zelda?? Damn Nintendo love guys like you. £60 is outrageous! It's £49 at ARGOS. *shrugs*
Ronnie Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 -the free game a month is exactly like PS+. As long as you download within that free month it's yours to keep as long as you're subscribed. -the free download a month is chosen by Nintendo because if they offered all VC games with online the player base would be split and you'd never find enough people for a match. Whereas with this method, everyone who's downloading the game is part of the same player pool. I'm confused, do you get two games free a month? One to keep and one to try for 30 days? Reports suggested the free NES and SNES games were yours to play for a month and then disappear.
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