Ashley Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Bandai Namco really quietly announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is coming to the Switch along with new Tales and Taiko Drum Master games. How quietly you ask? Well, read the press release: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/289195/BANDAI_NAMCO_Entertainment_America_Inc_Confirms_Dragon_BallXENOVERSE_2_Working_Title_Coming_to_Nintendo_Switch_in_theAmericas_with_Tales_of_and_Taiko_Drum_Master_in_Development.php I somehow managed to make our story longer than the press release.
Mandalore Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 They're scrapping the best original feature of the 3DS and best original feature of the Wii U? I was expecting an expanded Miiverse with video clips. And StreetPass 2.0 to encourage people to take their Switches out with them. Meh.
Glen-i Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 They're scrapping the best original feature of the 3DS and best original feature of the Wii U? I was expecting an expanded Miiverse with video clips. And StreetPass 2.0 to encourage people to take their Switches out with them. Meh. Very annoyed by this. I guarantee most of the people who follow me on Social Media don't give a toss about the silly screenshot I posted on the game I'm playing. At least when I posted about a ridiculous scenario in Explorers of Sky, there was a good chance that people who were interested in Explorers of Sky would see it. It was a great way to look back on a playthrough after I was done. And it certainly helped for writing up summaries in the Gaming Diary Threads.
Pestneb Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I am pretty disappointed with this. I watched the presentation (woke up for an unrelated reason) and initially started getting a little hyped... it didn't last long I tried being positive, but hearing the cost put me off. Having said that, I do think it is largely a pricing issue. Having said that, looking at Wii U prices, the switch isn't so bad. It's a Wii U with extra power, and full portability. I think it is worth the extra £££. The issue is the Wii U is too expensive Anyway... Tired as I am I think the number one barrier right now for me is pricing.
Glen-i Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 No multiple accounts? That would suck I'm pretty sure there's multiple accounts. The three icons on the top left of the UI give me the impression of different Ninty accounts. You tap one, it switches to that account. I'm like 80% sure on that.
punio75 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Was there no sign of pikmin? And where on earth is animal crossing? Thought that would be a dead cert
Will Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I'm heading over to the event in Tokyo today. Anything I should try to investigate while I'm there?
Glen-i Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Was there no sign of pikmin?And where on earth is animal crossing? Thought that would be a dead cert I'm afraid E3 is your best hope for those.
killthenet Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Yeah, I'm sure we'll get reveals of Pikmin, Animal Crossing and Retro's new game at E3, with a release for all of them by Summer 2018. Animal Crossing around February/March next year would be good timing.
Ashley Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Does anybody know/ able to translate what Japan's reaction to the Switch has been? It just feels such a Japan orientated console, hopefully they have taken to it for Nintendo's sake! I'm heading over to the event in Tokyo today. Anything I should try to investigate while I'm there? Just linking these two comments.
sumo73 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Does anybody know/ able to translate what Japan's reaction to the Switch has been? It just feels such a Japan orientated console, hopefully they have taken to it for Nintendo's sake! I had a quick look at several new sources from Japan both in English and Japanese. Most of it is the same info that every else has seen and I didn't see much else. I did find some comments from one website (toyokeizai). Very loosely put/translated one person complained about the lack of titles, another the lack of real info about the machine and whether Nintendo can pull this off? Another was talking about was it necessary or needed for the Switch to be linked to Nintendo's mobile phone offerings like Pokemon Go? Another comment said it would be difficult to predict how well the system will sell. Someone else said the price was similar to the PS4 but not as powerful. Finally someone started talking about Nintendo selling consoles and mentioned the Wii U and the VirtualBoy. These are just a few comments that I quickly found and not to be taken as what everyone in Japan thinks. (not many comments here so far) Edited January 14, 2017 by sumo73
Will Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 The general consensus of the guys in the office was that while the console itself looks pretty cool there aren't enough games of interest to justify getting one at launch. I think most people will wait until Mario comes out to pick one up with a few titles. I haven't read any articles on it from here but will try to look into it more. I imagine the people at the event today will be far more positive on it though.
Agent Gibbs Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I don't know but the more i think about it, aside from miscommunicated online features the main issue with the Switch is the price and even then its not that bad a price - Everyone intially expected such a price with the original rumours, but then fairly believable rumours from a variety of different sources started saying £250 (possibly with a pack in) then rumours of £200 - i think because so many leaks were spot on everyone was taken in The issue however over price is highlighted perfectly with the accessories/controllers - £40 a control, £69 a pair, £69 for the pro controller, games relating at £60, we are talking a good 30-40% more than the competition offer the same sort of products with similar tech and games which value is entirely subjective! If you can get over the console cost (which i think i am) its that additional hidden cost that is the real stinger, especially since Nintendo have had a hard on for additional peripherals since the Wii era i cynically think nintendo is doing a soft launch and testing the waters on die hard fans, with a price drop and more games post E3 and more towards the holidays
Ashley Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Yeah I think the issue with price is less the machine (although I imagine people expected an included game) and more everything else, particularly as I suspect a lot of people will want a pro controller and a game (adding at least another £100). Also not reassuring that Zelda is the price it is because let's face it, you can't wait for that to become cheaper because it won't for a few years. And something like 12 which at this stage seems fairly light on content but is the same price as many other current gen games.
Sheikah Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 I don't know but the more i think about it, aside from miscommunicated online features the main issue with the Switch is the price and even then its not that bad a price - Everyone intially expected such a price with the original rumours, but then fairly believable rumours from a variety of different sources started saying £250 (possibly with a pack in) then rumours of £200 - i think because so many leaks were spot on everyone was taken in The issue however over price is highlighted perfectly with the accessories/controllers - £40 a control, £69 a pair, £69 for the pro controller, games relating at £60, we are talking a good 30-40% more than the competition offer the same sort of products with similar tech and games which value is entirely subjective! If you can get over the console cost (which i think i am) its that additional hidden cost that is the real stinger, especially since Nintendo have had a hard on for additional peripherals since the Wii era i cynically think nintendo is doing a soft launch and testing the waters on die hard fans, with a price drop and more games post E3 and more towards the holidays As I've said to others, I reckon it's the ambassador program all over again. Try their luck with the fans to begin with, then drop the price dramatically a few months down the line and offer a few free games. I like the console but the price, features and games seem like madness. Such a shame. I think people comparing this to phones as a way of justifying the price are kidding themselves. It's not a phone, it's a games console, so inevitably it will be compared to other games consoles. It's very expensive.
Kaepora_Gaebora Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 The more I think about it, the more I wonder why Nintendo continue to put up with EA's muck. I know I know they are a huge 3rd party publisher, but if Patrick Soderlund is going to turn up and look like someone bundled him in the back of a van, flew him to Japan and had Bill Trinen holding him on stage at gun point...why not drop FIFA in a sizzle reel, or just put the logo up? Why embarrass themselves with I that when Yves guillemot or michel Ancel would at least probably look excited announcing something for Switch. The presentation as a presentation was actually fairly solid but to a lesser extent the translator for Suda who clearly lost his nerve and this EA tripe were really shoddy.
Will Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 The event is absolutely packed, there must be housands of people here. The line for splatoon 2 is already full and the others look pretty close to that too.
Agent Gibbs Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Oh sweet jesus, the pack in joycon grip is not the charging grip! its just like a wiiwheel and holds them! its £30 extra for the charging grip! THIS this is what im talking about with nintendo's fetish for unnecessary peripherals that you sort of need and thus have to give them more money for! I can live with out it, most could, but actually including the USB C connection a tiny circuit board and the connectors to allow charging is an absolute pittance of extra components to manufacture, its hilarious in that producing two items but one with tiny electronics, probably costs nintendo more than it would to just make one with the power pass through and just pack that in! no wonder they want £30 for a glorified adaptor to charge the joycon off the tablet fuck me nintendo, you've been toking that joint too long! Puff puff Give motherfucker! puff puff give!
Nicktendo Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 No Streetpass and no Miiverse is absolutely criminal. Streetpass was one of my very favourite things about 3DS. I was really looking forward to how it would develop. Really disappointing news.
Hero-of-Time Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 I went to bed thinking that the worst was now behind us but wake up to find that Miiverse has indeed been scrapped. Absolutely gutted. The guys's talking nonsense. Miiverse aint going nowhere. I guess PushDustin wasn't talking nonsense, unfortunately.
Ramar Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 What the fuck is this? Is this legit? This is just the WiiU all over again. Starting to think it's not EA's fault. If Nintendo keep releasing under powered machines they're going to have to accept shitty ports. Nintendo needs games like FIFA to be successful in the 14-25 market in the U.K.. Can't see that happening now.
khilafah Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Bandai Namco really quietly announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is coming to the Switch along with new Tales and Taiko Drum Master games. How quietly you ask? Well, read the press release: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/289195/BANDAI_NAMCO_Entertainment_America_Inc_Confirms_Dragon_BallXENOVERSE_2_Working_Title_Coming_to_Nintendo_Switch_in_theAmericas_with_Tales_of_and_Taiko_Drum_Master_in_Development.php I somehow managed to make our story longer than the press release. cool.. least we can import Taiko Drum Master now.
Kaxxx Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Zelda, Mario, Xenoblade 2, Splatoon 2, Skyrim and Mario Kart 8 deluxe made it for me. Even Arms interests me as a good game for me and my son. The screen looks amazing, the visuals for a tablet are beautiful (I paid more than this rrp for a nVidia Shield portable). True, they could have went in to further details but you lot have been sucked in by negative comments elsewhere I believe. Feck the negativity, I'm hyped. With no region locking do you reckon we will have access to the JPN/US eshop content? Was actually hoping to also have access to nVidia GRID service. Edited January 14, 2017 by Kaxxx Automerged Doublepost
liger05 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 This is defiantly a console you can take on the go rather than vice versa. Size: Vertical 102mm × horizontal 239mm x thickness 13.9mm (when Joy-Con mounting ※) ※ maximum thickness of from analog stick tip to the ZL / ZR projection part is 28.4mm Mass: Approximately 297g (Joy-Cons attached: about 398g) Built-in battery: Lithium-ion battery / battery capacity 4310 mAh ※ The internal battery can not be removed. If it is necessary to exchange it, we will exchange it for a fee at Nintendo service center (online repair reception). Battery duration: About 2.5 to 6.5 hours Duration varies depending on the playing software. For example, "Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild" is about 3 hours. Charging time: About 3 hours ※ time is when the unit is charging to sleep the body. (Google Translate) https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/...s/index.html#1 3 hours to charge is not good for a modern portable device like this. No quick charge.
Glen-i Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 True, they could have went in to further details but you lot have been sucked in by negative comments elsewhere I believe. Feck the negativity, I'm hyped. I hope you're not lumping me in with that group. The only reason I'm not getting it at launch is because I probably won't have the money by March 3rd. I'd totally buy one instantly if I did. The only real downside for me is the paid online service. But that just means I don't have to bother buying multiplayer focused games like Mario Kart.
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