Topic: Nintendo NX Revealed as Nintendo Switch

[VladCT]

"Switch" at the very least makes sense considering its gimmick, straightforward and on-the-nose as it may be.

[KaZudra]

Nintendo is making it blatantly obvious that they want people to go outside again.

Otherwise... Meh. I'm not a big fan of baby-sized controllers.

[Shiroi Koumori]

I like it. Handheld gaming is something I really like and the option to play it on TV is a plus.
But the decision to purchase or not would depend on both the price and the available software titles.
I see a cartridge slot. Will it be backwards compatible with DS/3DS games? ('cuz handheld DS 'vanias on TV is very very appealing)

[Claimh Solais]

Just leave the name as NX... Seriously. The Wii U would've sold better as the Revolution, the Switch would sell better as the NX and it's a much nicer title.

Wii was Revolution, not Wii U. Wii U was a multitude of things like Wii HD, Project Cafe, and Wii 2.

[Lelygax]

Just leave the name as NX... Seriously. The Wii U would've sold better as the Revolution, the Switch would sell better as the NX and it's a much nicer title.

Wii codename was Revolution, Wii U was called Project Cafe.

I like what they did this time, making sure that people understand that its not a add-on but a new console was a huge start and shows that they learned from Wii U reveal mistake. maybe it can even be compatible with some old hardware (I doubt this) but showing it on the reveal trailer could make people getting confused like they did before, hurting Nintendo sales.

I know its not something really mind-blowing and is expected with each new console, but no one else is going to talk about this new Mario game? These places remembers Sunshine but it isn't Sunshine, so its a new game? At first I even thought it could be a Mario Sunshine HD but there is no FLUDD to be seen.

Also this "base" seems to be for recharging battery but also to connect the console to TV via HDMI or something?

Its like  said to some friends, the reveal could've been better but even so I like what I saw, it wasn't a let down. I only wish that they use it as a step to promote and explain it better from now on.

[theANdROId]

I've seen a variety of articles come across Facebook that have said there is no backwards compatibility, the controllers will come with (nothing about the pro, that's surely separate), and the possibility of mobile games is unconfirmed.  I can't share them here though...I saw them when scrolling through FB on my phone, and...well frankly I just don't wanna try and find them right now because the burger beside me is begging me to finish eating it!

I don't see myself ditching the WiiU for this unless they add backwards compatibility and some option for transferring stuff I've downloaded from the eShop.  I'll definitely be getting one though!  It looks good enough and different enough...and besides, despite the general "hate" there seems to be for the WiiU, I've thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Shiroi Koumori]

No backwards compatibility... awww shucks.

[zangetsu468]

No backwards compatibility... awww shucks.

I know. "50 inches of Igavania" would've been a magnificent moment and hashtag.

I really think NX or NEX: Nintendo Entertainment Cross would've been better than Switch.
Nonetheless I don't mind the idea of having a portable console. I can appreciate that for people moving around a lot or who don't necessarily have room for a tv, it's actually very practical.

What I don't like is the little "half controllers". They tried this with the wiimote, having it turn sideways to double as an NES controller, which doesn't really work imo. There's not enough buttons for one thing. Though I will reserve judgement as this may only be the case for certain games and not main titles.

[Mystic Myotis]

A home/portable Nintendo hybrid could have an impressive library.

[Crying Freeman]

Good:
-Extremely versatile
-Powerful portable device
-Gimmick that doesn't get in the way of playing games
-Carts
-Seem to be aiming for adult gamers this time

Bad:
-Split dpad (I understand why, but it'll make dpad focused game a bitch to play)
-Tegra chipset could make porting games a headache
-Transporting the joycons: could be easily lost or broken

We'll have to wait for more info to see where this thing is gonna go

[zangetsu468]

Something tells me there's not going to be any next gen DS and the Switch will replace and merge home consoles and portable consoles.

Assuming this is the case, the issue I see is that 3DS sold way higher numbers (at a lower pricepoint) than the Wii U.

I have a feeling Ninty are assuming their handheld supporters will automatically support the Switch, but I'm not so sure this is a wise assumption.

[Abnormal Freak]

Bad:
-Split dpad (I understand why, but it'll make dpad focused game a bitch to play)

Never was a problem for Sony. PlayStation is second only to Nintendo for best D-pad. Granted, the Switch controller has the directions spaced out farther than a DualShock and they don't taper toward the center, so that could be a problem. Won't know till we've played it.

The Pro controller has a normal Ninty D-pad at least.

[X]

I can easily deal with a split D-Pad. The only issue is that it's in the wrong spot.

[theANdROId]

I have a feeling Ninty are assuming their handheld supporters will automatically support the Switch, but I'm not so sure this is a wise assumption.

Why wouldn't handheld supporters support the Switch?  I get that it isn't something they should assume (I suspect we all know that saying about assuming ;-P) but if the system is some sort of blend between console and handheld what would prevent the other developers supporting it?  Some sort of major tech difference I'm just not understanding?

[zangetsu468]

Why wouldn't handheld supporters support the Switch?  I get that it isn't something they should assume (I suspect we all know that saying about assuming ;-P) but if the system is some sort of blend between console and handheld what would prevent the other developers supporting it?  Some sort of major tech difference I'm just not understanding?

The reason not all handheld supporters will necessarily support a home console (even doubling as a portable console) is simply first and foremost, the price. Despite the bigger screen and increased technology, not everyone will want something as expensive as a home console.

Think about it in this way, there's now a "New Nintendo 3ds" which plays certain games you can't play on a regular 3ds, and because it's new it costs slightly more. Take that to the next level hypothetically and say there's a "New 3ds 2" which plays all Wii U console games (hypothetically) but the price point is considerably higher again. Rather than 300 AUD it's going to cost 500 AUD. Understand it plays more games etc.. However, for most of the general public on median wages/ salary, that's a lot more money for something than the average customer may be willing to spend.

The other thing is the DS/ handheld generation who may not be willing to buy a console given that their hand is being forced to buy a hole console and again, pay more money.

With developers I don't know the ramifications exactly. But, for eg if the technology is far more advanced then it may take additional time & resources (= money) to develop something at a lower budget. If the technology is straight forward then it shouldn't be problematic, but I'm simply flagging as a potential issue as we're not sure how handheld developers would fit in. It depends on the complexity of the development kit.

This all comes back to the state of the economy.
People are spending less on luxuries and more on essentials. People are starting to play through backlogs of games rather than "collecting" new ones.
With a squeezed economy also comes squeezed pockets, not only for consumers but for developers, along with squeezed contracts.
In truth Nintendo's idea for the Switch is actually very solid, but may have manifested in a less than ideal global financial context to allow it to flourish.
Of course the wealthy will purchase it, and if it can do what an iPad does for example, the Ninty supporters may also convert just because it's Nintendo.