Not better than the NES imo.
I think almost every big name sequel on snes from nes was not only a better looking and sounding game, but a better game on snes. Amazing they were able to achieve that and much more variety on snes.
Not better than the NES imo.
Onto the product. This could do really well at $149, but it's not going to be less than the 3DS at launch and there will be $249 at a minimum...and as its a console it needs the docking station, cables, leads and a standard controller. I'd guess $299 at the least...and thats a huge problem for Nintendo because both the One S and PS4Pro will UTTERLY demolish the "home console" aspect of it by offering more games at a cheaper price with greater fidelity. Just guessing, the Switch will have a smaller library at the end of 2017 than the amount of Backwards Compatible games on Xbox One. Plainview can ban me if it doesn't.
The biggest thing is, can they release gteat software fast enough. Nintendo has a horrible rep for not getting out their heavy hitters.
You don't really need 3 Zeldas every generation.
Ask the posters who police opinionsIs it ok for me to love BOTH the NES and SNES? No better, because when these mini versions arrive they are going to have 30 of the best games each offered and will give cause for plenty of revisiting fun.
Why does everything have to be a competition? I'm enjoying the best of PS4, X1, PSVR, and soon PS4 Pro, Scorpion, Mini NES, and maybe Mini SNES. That is a full plate of gaming goodness to go around and the only battles I have is finding the time to enjoy it all.
Just like Wii U, the gimmick this time is mobile functionality. Grab and go with instant docking. Party gaming with a kickstand and mini-controllers.That's shockingly poor sales for the amalgamation of Nintendos Console and Handheld business. In 2006 Nintendo would expect 18 million Wiis and 20 million DS over a 12 month period.
Wii U and 3DS would net 15 million a year.
10 million a year would be Nintendo hardware at an all time low. Lets face it, if this thing sold at double or triple the rate of the WiiU for whatever reason, it would still not necessarily be a step forward if you're considering the elimination of the handheld sector.
Onto the product. This could do really well at $149, but it's not going to be less than the 3DS at launch and there will be $249 at a minimum...and as its a console it needs the docking station, cables, leads and a standard controller. I'd guess $299 at the least...and thats a huge problem for Nintendo because both the One S and PS4Pro will UTTERLY demolish the "home console" aspect of it by offering more games at a cheaper price with greater fidelity. Just guessing, the Switch will have a smaller library at the end of 2017 than the amount of Backwards Compatible games on Xbox One (just a small subset of the platforms overall library). Plainview can ban me if it doesn't.
I like the aesthetics of design of the dock which seems really thought out and the controller...Nintendo has made worse ones, this is more traditional, it's something inoffensive unlike the Wii.
Cartridges and it's own screen and sub generational power.... It's more handheld then console. It's a tablet that casts to your tv and you can stick controllers on the side. So the huge secretive Nature of the NX is justified and i bet Nintendo is glad no-one else thought of that
Except they did. $50 or less and will work with devices you already own...success or failure big N, if you can convince people to buy your system with the Xbox/PS as better home consoles and at worst, far cheaper alternatives to your mobile devices, you deserve it.
I don't see it personally.
Exactly. Views and likes don't mean much.The Wii U announcement video got over 11m views and 42k likes and bombed.
The lastest COD has got lots of negatives but will sell s*** loads so it's impossible to say.
Just like Wii U, the gimmick this time is mobile functionality. Grab and go with instant docking. Party gaming with a kickstand and mini-controllers.
Wii U was $300-350, had a 1 year head start vs X1 and PS4, and the current competition at launch were fully loaded 360s and PS3 with 500 gb HDDs for around $250-300 as well. Wii U's power was in the ballpark of 360/PS3. And Wii U did terrible.
Assuming Switch launches for $300, it will be going up against X1/PS4 at $300, PS4 Pro at $400, and half a year later Scorpio at let's assume $500. If the rumours are correct, Switch's power is similar to X1/PS4, so again, Nintendo is launching a system with last gen power, but a unique feature. And it doesn't even have a BR drive for people who want a device that do more than games (unless they stick to streaming).
The unique feature worked for Wii, didn't for Wii U, but Ninty is trying a third time.
I don't see people flocking to buy it at $300. Now if they somehow launch it for Ninty's traditional $200-250 price like all their consoles except Wii U, then I can see it being a hit at that bargain price. But if it goes for $300, that's head on with X1/PS4.
Is it ok for me to love BOTH the NES and SNES? No better, because when these mini versions arrive they are going to have 30 of the best games each offered and will give cause for plenty of revisiting fun.
Why does everything have to be a competition? I'm enjoying the best of PS4, X1, PSVR, and soon PS4 Pro, Scorpion, Mini NES, and maybe Mini SNES. That is a full plate of gaming goodness to go around and the only battles I have is finding the time to enjoy it all.
So THAT'S why Ninty was so cagey about releasing info- they were afraid someone would steal their idea! Good thing they waited so long for the reveal...Surprise!!!
China Had A Nintendo Switch-like Device Since A Year Ago
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/10/china-has-a-nintendo-switch-lookalike/
Assuming Switch launches for $300, it will be going up against X1/PS4 at $300, PS4 Pro at $400, and half a year later Scorpio at let's assume $500.
So THAT'S why Ninty was so cagey about releasing info- they were afraid someone would steal their idea! Good thing they waited so long for the reveal...
I wonder if there were a few too many words:
"Nintendo plans to ship 2 million Nintendo Switch units in its launch month, won't be sold"
The guy who sung Gangnam Style probably has 1 billion views, yet how many people bought his song or album? You never even hear about the guy anymore.