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Old 20-10-2016, 08:10
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It looks like this will be just a taster, maybe a look at the concept and and the ideas behind it without going into too much detail about specs etc, probably some game footage and a release window teased too. I guess the full reveal will come at a later date, probably before the end of the year though.
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Old 20-10-2016, 12:39
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Releasing info on the same day as RDR2 trailer... NX exclusive launch title confirmed
Hahaha imagine that, people will implode if that happens!!!
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Old 20-10-2016, 13:58
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It looks like this will be just a taster, maybe a look at the concept and and the ideas behind it without going into too much detail about specs etc, probably some game footage and a release window teased too. I guess the full reveal will come at a later date, probably before the end of the year though.
I agree. It's probably going to be no more than a teaser with JUST enough info given out to answer some questions and invite a whole lot more. Overall though it's of course to get the Nintendo fans salivating.

Remember, the NX Preview Trailer is at 3pm today (UK time of course).
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Old 20-10-2016, 14:25
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I'm going to predict that the NX will end up been called simply 'Nintendo'.

I'm kinda hoping they move away from having the right analog stick above the buttons as I never got on with that setup on the occasions I've used the Pro & Wii U controllers. I tried getting used to it but for whatever reason couldn't & thats actually one of the main reasons I never actually brought a Wii U even though there are games on it I'd like to play.


I also hope that it offer's a full home console experience. I know the common belief is that its a handheld that can be played on a TV & thats fine as long as when it's hooked upto a TV it's working like a console & providing a full console experience.
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Old 20-10-2016, 14:52
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So the Nintendo Nintendo then?

I think that they should leave it called the NX.
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Old 20-10-2016, 14:56
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So the Nintendo Nintendo then?
No just Nintendo like the NES back in the 80s which was often just called Nintendo. Wasn't really until the SNES came out that the original started been called the NES.

I'm basically thinking of it like a reboot, Get rid of the numbers & sub-titles & just call it Nintendo.


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Old 20-10-2016, 15:01
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Nintendo Switch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI


Not fond of the name but the concept seems cool. It is as rumored a handheld that can be put into a docking station & played on a TV as a console.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:05
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Looks really cool. March 2017 release. Looked like a new 3D Mario around 2:10. One controller can be split for 2 players. Cartridges for games. Promising.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:07
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Look kinda cool. Hyped for Splatoon 2!

Should have stuck with the NX though, hate the name switch. But it's just a name.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:08
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I know we're not supposed to give in to pre-orders and whatnot but OH. MY. GOD.

I genuinely love it.

I was a bit down on the Wii, and was lukewarm on the Wii U (even though I do think it deserved to do much better than it did), but this looks like it's combining the Wii and the Wii U into one console AND giving you the ability to take it with you anywhere. Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the go?! Hell yes!!!

I also loved the shot of the 8 of them sat in a circle playing Splatoon on their Switches, if this console takes off I could seriously imagine my friends and I doing the same thing.

I'm actually seriously impressed, wasn't expecting them to show nearly as much as they did.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:11
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So it's basically a handheld which you can take the controls off and use it as a portable games console, which has it's own docking system that turns it into a games console for the big screen...

Great idea... but would you really need it for all that?! I'm hoping this drives down the cost of the Wii U to £99 for xmas?
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:12
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Photo of console & controller. Looks crazy! Snap of the 2 parts with the thumbstick, pull screen out of dock/console, attach and you've got a portable console. The 2 parts of the remote are symmetrical so can be used by 2 players for multiplayer games http://imgur.com/DYgmvsI
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:21
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I personally think they've left it to late for the hype train, the have 5 months to build the hype WTF!!!. Microsoft have started the hype train for the Scorpio and thats not released for another year.

If I was Nintendo, push back the release till June when sales are generally slower and people are often on the look out for something new. Get the hype rolling, get demo units into shops etc. At the moment they're going to get lost amongst PS4 Pro, PSVR, XBOX Slim etc etc.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:21
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I didn't feel like I needed to buy a Wii U but the Nintendo Switch looks really good and it's a great idea. If it has the games ( I already want Zelda) than I'm definitely be buying one.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:22
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I was sceptical but I have to say that looks pretty cool. I'll want more details about specs, games and such but Nintendo may have something here.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:23
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This looks incredible, I've not been this excited for a console/portable for long time.

Their is lot potential depending on the developers. Lot people will buy twice just to be able to walk around playing their games. So their is benefits for developers too.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:23
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Interesting, looks fun and a bit bonkers (like a console version of Transformers). Playing a full fat 'home console' Zelda or pokemon on the bus is certainly appealing. My main concern is that with a home console unit and a mini tablet and two slide in control panels and a home control unit this won't be cheap to make and so the RRP is probably not going to be low.

Also the sound of the sliding controller units (27 seconds in the trailer) sounds like cheap, low grade plastic that won't last 4 years.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:25
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£150 or less RRP or its already dead.

Cant charge £250+ for this when you can get an Xbox One s and a game for the same price.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:26
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I personally think they've left it to late for the hype train, the have 5 months to build the hype WTF!!!. Microsoft have started the hype train for the Scorpio and thats not released for another year.

If I was Nintendo, push back the release till June when sales are generally slower and people are often on the look out for something new. Get the hype rolling, get demo units into shops etc. At the moment they're going to get lost amongst PS4 Pro, PSVR, XBOX Slim etc etc.
Judging by twitter reactions the hype has already begun and it's mainly all positive too. So I don't think they should push it back.

Also releasing it after E3 when MS and Sony can hype up their new consoles (guessing Sony will) isn't a good idea, March is a good time to release it imo.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:26
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Neat! I'm really impressed!

It looks pretty much like a new design Wii U console that you can take around with you. They really need to get their marketing right to avoid what happened with the Wii U though.

Maybe I missed it in the video but it didn't look like the screen was touch enabled? I would be surprised if it wasn't mind you.

One thing I'm not so sure on though is the name... Nintendo Switch? Hmm.... doesn't sound very imaginative.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:27
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Also the sound of the sliding controller units (27 seconds in the trailer) sounds like cheap, low grade plastic that won't last 4 years.
Thats okay, there wont be any games after 2 years for it anyway. It'll be gathering dust on the shelves of the nintendo zealots long before then.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:29
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£150 or less RRP or its already dead.

Cant charge £250+ for this when you can get an Xbox One s and a game for the same price.
£150 is way too low for new hardware, £250 is a more realistic price.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:29
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^^That could just be a dev/prototype unit. I must say I'm looking forward to this, it could be the console PC gamers might want/use
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:33
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Judging by twitter reactions the hype has already begun and it's mainly all positive too. So I don't think they should push it back.

Also releasing it after E3 when MS and Sony can hype up their new consoles (guessing Sony will) isn't a good idea, March is a good time to release it imo.
You think, no ones going to be really interested in spending £200-£300 a couple of months after Christmas, unless there's hype. They've left it too late for the general public who will make or break the console. Sony PS4 was something like 2 years of hype etc and that worked out well.
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Old 20-10-2016, 15:37
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£150 or less RRP or its already dead.

Cant charge £250+ for this when you can get an Xbox One s and a game for the same price.
Firstly you don't even know how it compares to the Xbox one. Secondly this offers something different, something lot people would pay good money for. The ability to play what will likely be biggest adventure open world game of this generation where ever you like. Something to play games like skyrim where ever you like.

Nintendo handheld market is still a mighty market something even Sony couldn't dominate, so even at £250, I think this would do really well as long as it's marketed better.

Combiing their handheld division and the console business is the best decision nintendo has made in years.
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