Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Only if you both agree to use Motion Controls. Gotta be equal, y'know? You know what!? ARMS can actually be a good way to solve N-Europe disputes.
Julius Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 You know what!? ARMS can actually be a good way to solve N-Europe disputes. If only you could milk cows online with 1-2 Switch... that'd solve all the problems
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Yeah, that's a really good point. The likes of Wii Sports might have been viewed more favourably if we hadn't had to grapple with the accelerometers for things like Zelda and Metroid Prime 3. Maybe it's snobbish, but I often wonder how many of the "casual" audience bought, but didn't manage to complete Twilight Princess. I know that's a horribly elitist thing to say, but at the time I did see many of the people lured by Wii Sports try, but not get anywhere, with Zelda. One-size-fits-all is not particularly good for either audience - the Switch approach is at least fair. Exactly. I guess the only barrier for the casuals this time around, as Ashley stated, is the price point. But I am convinced the Switch can lure the casuals in with the right marketing - and it's a good way to treat them [the casuals], few and cheaply made waggle games, for that unloyal lot.
dazzybee Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm usually quite positive about Nintendo but not saying anything has me worried. If they had GCN VC or a fantastic eShop approach nailed down, surely they'd be showing it off to encourage more pre-orders/sales. In regards to motion - can't wait to experience this new experience. I'm loving the look of 1-2-Switch. Being able to bring the Switch into work and set it up for students to play in college will be awesome. Can't wait to have some 'quick-draw' knockout games and encourage non gamers to feel amused and humoured experiencing milking cows and finding marbles etc. Titles such as this demonstrate Nintendo executing mobile tech in its purest form - bringing people together in new ways. It's just a shame the system doesn't sit in the impulse- it territory. By Christmas maybe Mario and a fuller library will appeal to those seeking a family-friendly party machine that also appeals to the typically solo/core gamer. But with it selling out everywhere maybe they don't need too many reasons for people to want one Maybe they'll ramp things up throughout the year to give regular reasons for people to buy. As for news, same as other - the UI and it's features; Virtual Console and accounts; precisely what that launch line up is and more details on games like ARMS and 1-2 switch.
Aneres11 Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 This keeps cropping up on my instagram feed and it's giving me life. Obviously never gonna happen (probably) but imagine if a third party did a GameCube style one. Do you reckon it would actually work? Be an absolute dream to have that with a GC virtual console!
Kav Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 Interesting... Not sure if already posted, I did a quick search and couldn't see... but anyhoo, it would be a total and utter piss-take charging again for VC games we've already bought, especially if these are practices Nintendo undertake.
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I agree with what he says with regards to, even if third party ports on the Switch won't be as visually impressive - having games like GTA 5 on the go is still a MASSIVE draw. I travel about 3x times a year to Norway, so my Switch relationship while traveling will go like this: Coach to airport - portable 45mins Airplane - portable 1h30mins Drive to home - 20 mins (assuming 3 hour charge) Very good with me.
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 It's insane how people are setting themselves up for disappointment. Be happy if this thing ever gets the support the WiiU did. The WiiU was far more capable at its launch than this thing is. Unless those £100 controllers are hiding something... Nintendo seem to want another Wii, this is that hardware wise. ..? I'm not saying I'm expecting GTA5. What I am saying is while third party ports will obviously be a technically inferior product - unlike the shoddy Wii U ports - what the Switch has going for it in the place of raw power is the uncanny portability aspect - no other console can give you that experience.
Ronnie Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 It's insane how people are setting themselves up for disappointment. Be happy if this thing ever gets the support the WiiU did. The WiiU was far more capable at its launch than this thing is. Unless those £100 controllers are hiding something... Nintendo seem to want another Wii, this is that hardware wise. The Wii was two Gamecubes stuck together, in standard definition. The entire concept of the thing was motion gaming. The Switch is a modern piece of kit with loads of tech in it with the option of motion gaming. An option that was present in a grand total of two games shown. And the controllers aren't £100.
Kav Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Hahahaha [tweet]823210985750220802[/tweet] I'm not entirely sure if you have a clue what you're on about @Choze..?! Edited January 22, 2017 by Kav Automerged Doublepost
Ronnie Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. The Switch is as far away from the Wii as possible.
Serebii Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 It's insane how people are setting themselves up for disappointment. Be happy if this thing ever gets the support the WiiU did. The WiiU was far more capable at its launch than this thing is. Unless those £100 controllers are hiding something... Nintendo seem to want another Wii, this is that hardware wise. Capable in what way?
dazzybee Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 Capable in what way? I think he means relatively. I still don't agree, but that's what he's saying.
markderoos Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I have preordered a Switch, but I must say I'm having a hard time getting excited about any of the launch games. 1-2, Switch maybe, Zelda maybe (wow, first time I'm not hyped for Zelda). Rest of the launch games, meh... Maybe Snippersnap or whatsitcalled. The thing that puts me of the most is that I feel neglected as a Wii U backer. All those "ports" or reimaginations (Kart, Splatoon, Rayman, Skyrim, Smash). And no form of "you know what, we are so happy that you supported us during the hard times, here's some form of thank you". It gives me a bad feeling to be honest.
Serebii Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 I have preordered a Switch, but I must say I'm having a hard time getting excited about any of the launch games.1-2, Switch maybe, Zelda maybe (wow, first time I'm not hyped for Zelda). Rest of the launch games, meh... Maybe Snippersnap or whatsitcalled. The thing that puts me of the most is that I feel neglected as a Wii U backer. All those "ports" or reimaginations (Kart, Splatoon, Rayman, Skyrim, Smash). And no form of "you know what, we are so happy that you supported us during the hard times, here's some form of thank you". It gives me a bad feeling to be honest. Splatoon is a sequel. Why are you putting it in a category of port/reimagination?
Ronnie Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I have preordered a Switch, but I must say I'm having a hard time getting excited about any of the launch games.1-2, Switch maybe, Zelda maybe (wow, first time I'm not hyped for Zelda). Rest of the launch games, meh... Maybe Snippersnap or whatsitcalled. The thing that puts me of the most is that I feel neglected as a Wii U backer. All those "ports" or reimaginations (Kart, Splatoon, Rayman, Skyrim, Smash). And no form of "you know what, we are so happy that you supported us during the hard times, here's some form of thank you". It gives me a bad feeling to be honest. Splatoon is a brand new game. Rayman is a Ubisoft title. Skyrim is Bethesda. They haven't even announced Smash. But more importantly than any of that... not hyped for Zelda?? it looks absolutely incredible. I'm a Wii U owner and I had a great time with the console, one of my favourites. I don't think Nintendo owe me anything.
markderoos Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I know Splatoon is a new game, but for me it comes too soon after the first game to feel fresh. I know that Rayman and Skyrim aren't N games, but they add to my feeling: I'm getting served samish dishes. My hope was that there would be a surprise game, maybe Arms can be that, but it's not a launch game. Metroid or Mario at launch or soon after would've helped. It's a feeling I just have guys, normaly I'm very hyped. This time just not as much. Too bad because I really like it from a hardware point of view. I'm not presenting it as a fact, I'm very glad for everybody that is hyped for it
Ronnie Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I think Zelda at launch and Mario 6-8 months later isn't too bad, and don't forget there should be plenty at E3
markderoos Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 Yeah sure, I just don't like the launch line up. I have a hard feeling deciding what game to buy while I can't wait to use the hardware. I think this is the first time I'm really gonna miss backwards compatibility on a new Nintendo system. And it makes it extra harsh that it's the first time in a really long time that we won't have bc...
Pestneb Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 For me, the main draws for the switch could have been the internet browser (not coming apparently), Zelda (£20 extra and I feel they just delayed the Wii U version to coincide with the switch release), Mario kart 8 (£50 for 1080p and battle mode dlc....no thanks). Splatoon 2 with online subscription.... the price of the console just isn't justified for me so far. But perhaps, with a limited supply, that is almost the aim. if they sell out, mission complete. They just need to get new units out asap and get those sold too.
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_launch Looking at the Wii launch titles, I guess the Switches is weird in comparison.
Grazza Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I like the Switch launch line-up more than the Wii and Wii U, but not the 3DS. My reasoning: the Wii felt a bit insulting, personally, as I'd been waiting for Twilight Princess on GC and they delayed it one week for us. Wii U was a bit uninspiring - I think they misunderstood the sort of software gamers buy a new, expensive console for. With Switch, there is at least one game I want to play more than any of the Wii U launch titles. Plus, unlike the Twilight Princess situation, I'd slightly rather play it on the newer console. So I do want the Switch earlier than I wanted the Wii or Wii U (neither of which I bought at launch), but I do agree with @markderoos that there's just a slightly strange feeling about it. For me, it seems quite mercenary - high price, lacking a huge amount of features, no word on eShop/Virtual Console etc.
killthenet Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm definitely less excited for the Switch launch than I was for the Wii U, with the Wii U it was the first Nintendo console I had ever been able to buy myself on launch day so I was really keen to get one. Launch day was mostly disappointing though because I suffered severe problems in connecting my Wii U to my wifi and it took a few hours before all of the firmware updates had downloaded and I was able to actually play it. I had fun playing Mario, Nintendoland and ZombiU with my cousin and a couple of my friends who came round later in the day but in hindsight it didn't live up to the excitement and after completing Mario & ZombiU I never really played the console consistently until a few months later when the software selection picked up a bit. The negatives of that launch day are definitely helping to temper my expectations for the Switch, I'm excited to get one but I'm trying to be more realistic about it that I was with the Wii U launch, there's no guarantee that my excitement won't build out of all proportion over the next few weeks though.
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm definitely less excited for the Switch launch than I was for the Wii U, with the Wii U it was the first Nintendo console I had ever been able to buy myself on launch day so I was really keen to get one. Launch day was mostly disappointing though because I suffered severe problems in connecting my Wii U to my wifi and it took a few hours before all of the firmware updates had downloaded and I was able to actually play it. I had fun playing Mario, Nintendoland and ZombiU with my cousin and a couple of my friends who came round later in the day but in hindsight it didn't live up to the excitement and after completing Mario & ZombiU I never really played the console consistently until a few months later when the software selection picked up a bit. The negatives of that launch day are definitely helping to temper my expectations for the Switch, I'm excited to get one but I'm trying to be more realistic about it that I was with the Wii U launch, there's no guarantee that my excitement won't build out of all proportion over the next few weeks though. I think with the Type of game BOTW is there will be more staying power than any off the Us launch line up. If they maintain a monthly first party release schedule it shouldn't feel as droughty as say the Wii's launch after TP was done with.
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