*** Nintendo Switch ***

The UI also has a light mode.

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All Nintendo have to do is announce Metroid for the switch. Then I am sold. They criminally missed a Metroid release on the WiiU and so they must announce one for the Switch! right?
 
The 10MB/s transfer rate on the best microSDXC cards is likely to give you loading times in big games. Especially if you get a cheap 2MB/s one.

The WiiU reads data from its discs at 22.5 MB/s

Best stick with them cartridges for big games! They should be small enough anyway, and I always loved the physical object in hand vs downloads.
 
Pre ordered on the morning of the "reveal" and the big info drop but I've slowly become more disinterested over the last week. I class myself as a bit frivolous to be honest and I'm of the opinion that money is easy come easy go but I just cant justify £300+ for the switch and Zelda. Other than that game there is nothing I cant play elsewhere and for a lot cheaper. Not a popular thing to admit to but I'm going to be sticking this straight on the bay I think for a profit and I will give it 12 month to get a good judge of what its like. My 3DS is still doing it as my handheld itch for the time being
 
Phate said:
I caught most of it. What's the problem? 2 games were confirmed for the Switch platform.

Maybe I'm missing something due to sleep deprivation. :-/
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Apologies for the late reply, but I'm only usually on before going to work. What's the problem? Did you notice the main series Fire Emblem game with a March 2017 release date?
...It's not a Switch game.

Did you notice Fire Emblem Warriors?
...It also releases on new 3DS (remember how bad Hyrule Warriors 3DS was?).

And that's the issue. The Fire Emblem Direct goes to show that Nintendo themselves are not 100% behind the Switch. They aren't trying their best to put as many games on it as they can, since they're wasting resources making games for the 3DS. They've completely forgotten that the Switch is both a home console and a portable, it's like they now see the Switch as their WiiU (i.e. home console) replacement. That March Fire Emblem game could have been a Switch launch title, imagine how much better the excitement for Switch would be if we got Zelda AND Fire Emblem on launch? The one mainstream Fire Emblem game Switch will get doesn't even have any footage, it's so far off that it will release 2018 or later.

Switch needs as many games as it can get in the launch period. Nintendo themselves seem to be treating it like a smelly nappy, it's as if they're putting a few games on it because they have to. Instead of going all out and focusing on Switch. Being a hybrid console and having the whole of Nintendo behind it was meant to be the strength of the Switch. Alas we can expect it to be treated like the WiiU, with too little games too late.
 
Nintendo answer and avoid some Switch questions

Is Switch backwards compatible in any way? Will you be able to download or play Wii, Wii U, or 3DS games?

The Nintendo Switch system is not backward compatible with games designed for other systems, and is not currently compatible with controllers designed for other systems. Support for certain controllers may be considered for a future update. We have nothing to announce regarding Virtual Console or other types of digital purchases at this time.

How if at all does the Switch connect to Wii U and 3DS owners’ existing accounts?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

Will the Switch be compatible with existing Virtual Console purchases?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

Will the Switch have its own library of Virtual Console games that starts from scratch, or will it bring over the Virtual Console library from 3DS and Wii U?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

For those concerned about the 32GB of storage, how will that work for playing downloadable games? How will it work for DLC and patches?

The Nintendo Switch system has 32GB of internal NAND memory, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. The system’s internal memory can be easily expanded as needed using microSDXC cards.

The SDXC standard supports up to 2TB of storage. (Note that 2TB cards are not yet on the market, but Nintendo Switch will support them when they are.) External USB hard drives are not supported at launch, but we are researching the possibility of supporting them in the future.

If no microSDXC card is used, everything is stored in internal NAND memory. If a microSDXC card is used, game save data is stored in internal NAND memory while data that can be redownloaded, such as digital games, game updates, and DLC, is stored on the microSDXC card. Nintendo Switch game cards are non-writable; game save data is stored in internal NAND memory.

Is there a trophy or achievements system?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

The 3DS has built in games and the Wii and Wii U were bundled with games. Are there any games being bundled with the Switch?

There are no games being bundled with Nintendo Switch.

Every launch is different, and with each one we try to make the best decision for the consumer, marketplace and our company. We believe the hardware configuration at the price point we’ve chosen is a great consumer value. The consumer will have their choice of great software for the system.

How does the Share button work? Does it allow you to capture video as well as screenshots? Will it allow you to stream on Twitch or YouTube?

The Capture Button is located on the Joy-Con (L) controller and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and lets users grab screenshots from their games. They can then view, edit (add text of various sizes, colors and positions) and post them to social media. The original unedited screenshot is also saved.

We are planning to add the ability to record video in the future.

Switch won’t have Miiverse - will there be Miis? Or any other equivalent?

While Miiverse will continue to be supported on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems, our approach with the Nintendo Switch system is to make greater use of other established, broadly used social platforms. For example, captured gameplay screenshots can be shared on popular social networks, and social features such as voice chat are possible with smart devices through our app.

There is a Mii Maker on Nintendo Switch. The software to create Mii characters is now located in System Settings, and no longer resides on the HOME menu as a standalone application. You can also create a Mii character from the Profile screen. Making Mii characters is similar to the method used on past systems.

Mii characters can be used to represent a user profile, but are not required. Users also have the option to choose a profile picture from an included library of Nintendo character images. Mii characters can still be used in games if developers choose to include them.

You can send/receive Mii characters through local wireless communication between Nintendo Switch systems, or use an amiibo figure to transfer Mii Characters from Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems.

Mii characters on the Nintendo Switch system are similar to past iterations, but they have some different options. More facial components and colors for hair and skin have been added, while the following attributes have been removed: creator’s name, favorites, birthday, copying, and “public.”

Will Switch support Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Go, or any other streaming services?

All of our efforts have gone toward making the Nintendo Switch system an amazing dedicated video game platform, so it will not support any video-streaming services at launch. However, support for video-streaming services is being considered for a future update.

Will online stores be region-free or just cartridges?

The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support. The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)
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Reordered my games ( Zelda & Mario kart)

Amazon have a £10 off a £50 spend code.

BIGTHANKS
 
mahius said:
Apologies for the late reply, but I'm only usually on before going to work. What's the problem? Did you notice the main series Fire Emblem game with a March 2017 release date?
...It's not a Switch game.

Did you notice Fire Emblem Warriors?
...It also releases on new 3DS (remember how bad Hyrule Warriors 3DS was?).
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No worries :)

Although the video of the FE game for the switch looked like a switch game. Can you explain please? :)
 
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