Nintendo Switch

[freakworld]

that's almost 3 months

 

[freakworld]

I'm DYING right here Nintendo y u do dis

 

[DragonFreak]

I don't know about you, but I've waited like two years fro that teaser reveal. I cant wait 3 more months for more info.

 

[Crackin355]

it's not like information being revealed earlier will make the Switch itself come out any earlier, the end result will be the same. just be patient.

 

[Lakituthequick]

Should be noted that European Tweets say 13 January, should give a little indication of the time.

So it's in the evening for America, night for Europe, middle of day (probably) for Australia.

 

[Tyrell Badd]

Well, at least they gave us two and a half months notice instead of 12 hours before.

 

[Mister Wu]

Ok, now I hope this is pure PR:

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/10/nintendo_will_continue_to_develop_3ds_software_after_switch_launch

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/10/nintendo_president_tatsumi_kimishima_feels_the_3ds_can_continue_in_its_own_form

while it's great to continue supporting the 3DS, if Nintendo really wants to continue actively supporting the handheld line of consoles the Switch risks to not have a different situation from that of the Wii U, where Nintendo struggled to release first party titles for it and ultimately gave up on the fourth year also due to having to dedicate resources for both divisions (home and handheld), even though I think some of the Wii U games used 3DS games as base to build on the new game (Mario Kart 8 based on Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D World based on Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash based on Mario Tennis Open, Paper Mario: Color Splash based on Paper Mario: Sticker Star).
Since so far only one completely new game was announced with the console (the new 3D Mario), in my opinion they will definitely have to work hard to show that support-wise the Switch is not going to be the new Wii U.

 

[Dr. Peach]

Nintendo has added USB-C charging support.

 

[Contra(dictory)]

Source?

 

[Lakituthequick]

Seen on several news sites, here's one.

Basically a retailer accidentally published an accessory kit which mentioned USB-C somewhere.

 

[MoonAge]

What does this mean exactly?

 

[Lakituthequick]

That the Switch isn't using a proprietary charger this time around, but uses a standard USB-C connector instead.

 

[LeftyGreenMario]

Awesome.

Still, need to know the battery life of that thing.

 

[TinTinfinite]

Some more rumours:

*The Switch Dock increases performance of main console (clocking speed, not processing power) with USB-C connection. (Source)
*Switch will have GameCube Virtual Console. (Source) This may mean that Virtual Console is coming to the Switch. I hope Nintendo improves input lag on NES VC and N64 VC.

 

[Ray Trace]

I thought the Wii U was supposed to have GameCube virtual console. I don't know how badly they flubbed the Wii U up to not receive one.

 

[TinTinfinite]

Even with the GameCube controller adapter, we still didn't get GC virtual console.

 

[Mister Wu]

I thought the Wii U was supposed to have GameCube virtual console. I don't know how badly they flubbed the Wii U up to not receive one.

The funniest thing is that, using the Wii mode, the hackers were perfectly able to play GameCube games on the Wii U. After all the Wii itself was very similar to a GameCube, and since the Wii U "included a Wii inside", directly playing GameCube games on the Wii U (not really Virtual Console, more like the Wi games bought on the eShop) was technically feasible. I guess Nintendo never bothered to support the GCN controller for SSB4 and to emulate the Memory Cards...

 

[freakworld]

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-discusses-meaning-of-the-switchs-name-and/1100-6446065/

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-boss-reacts-to-nintendo-switch/1100-6446057/

 

[Keqing]

 

[freakworld]

fuck yea reggie

e: oh look miyamoto and bill are in the audience lo

 

[Dr. Peach]

I thought the Wii U was supposed to have GameCube virtual console. I don't know how badly they flubbed the Wii U up to not receive one.

The funniest thing is that, using the Wii mode, the hackers were perfectly able to play GameCube games on the Wii U. After all the Wii itself was very similar to a GameCube, and since the Wii U "included a Wii inside", directly playing GameCube games on the Wii U (not really Virtual Console, more like the Wi games bought on the eShop) was technically feasible. I guess Nintendo never bothered to support the GCN controller for SSB4 and to emulate the Memory Cards...

My rant talked about ways they could implement GCN support on the VC. I was pissed off about how long it was taking them to implementing it. Nintendo, you better implement GCN support on the VC on the Switch. We need those GameCube games preserved for future generations.

 

[Nabber]

usb c master race

 

[Contra(dictory)]

for people who don't know why USB-C is a good thing:

*hella fast data transfer speeds
*hella fast charging speeds

the more you know

 

[LeftyGreenMario]

*No proprietary bullcrap.

 

[TinTinfinite]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/808584359901069312

We already new the date being January 12, but they announced what time will brodcast. 11pm EST / 8pm PST!