* Nintendo Switch *

Begbie · 2 Feb 2017 at 16:13

TBH, if it wasn't for the fact it's a handheld. I'd buy Zelda for the Wii U and wait.

But the handheld aspect is so appealing.

I wonder if you can play local multiplayer but with also splitscreen. So I pop round to a friends, we have two switches. 3 play on the big TV and I play on my switch. That'd be nice!

montymint · 2 Feb 2017 at 16:21

Begbie said:
I wonder if you can play local multiplayer but with also splitscreen. So I pop round to a friends, we have two switches. 3 play on the big TV and I play on my switch. That'd be nice!

That would be cool!

Phate · 2 Feb 2017 at 16:54

montymint said:
That would be cool!

I think you can...it would make sense. You can effectively do that on the Wii-U. Someone plays on the tablet-pad thingy and the rest on the TV.

Kreeeee · 2 Feb 2017 at 20:17

Begbie said:
I wonder if you can play local multiplayer but with also splitscreen. So I pop round to a friends, we have two switches. 3 play on the big TV and I play on my switch. That'd be nice!

Do you mean with one Switch? If so this 100% cannot happen.

1 - You cannot run in full power mode (required for TV output) without the dock.
2 - There is some minor hardware in the dock for HDMI output.
2 - When docked the screen is physically blocked.

Cryfreeman · 2 Feb 2017 at 20:18

Seem Nintendo have said that a 3ds successor ain't off the cards? Way to say something to fill upcoming switch buyers with confidence about software releases

Kreeeee · 2 Feb 2017 at 20:21

Cryfreeman said:
Seem Nintendo have said that a 3ds successor ain't off the cards? Way to say something to fill upcoming switch buyers with confidence about software releases

If the Switch tanks it lets them release a 4DS cash cow without affecting the line's reputation.

spook2575 · 2 Feb 2017 at 20:51

Phate said:
Over 100+ in dev confirmed now. Nintendo are taking the drip feeding approach when it comes to the big stuff (Zelda, Mario etc) then you've got 3rd parties and ports filling the gaps.

I like the approach. I can see why they're doing it. Maybe have a more structured release gap but hey, we know what games are coming with way more in the loop, I'm not complaining

the way i see it, gives more time to enjoy the game than rush through it/collate a backlog as with my ps4

McPhee · 2 Feb 2017 at 20:51

It's the same line they trotted out with the DS and the GameBoy.

Cryfreeman · 2 Feb 2017 at 21:00

Kreeeee said:
If the Switch tanks it lets them release a 4DS cash cow without affecting the line's reputation.

True but who would announce that 1 month before an important release ! Mind boggles

Begbie · 2 Feb 2017 at 21:08

Kreeeee said:
Do you mean with one Switch? If so this 100% cannot happen.

1 - You cannot run in full power mode (required for TV output) without the dock.
2 - There is some minor hardware in the dock for HDMI output.
2 - When docked the screen is physically blocked.

With two.

So I use mine to play on my screen.

Another 2 or 3 play on another switch on the main screen, with other pads. Allowing the main screen to not be so cluttered.

steve5424 · 2 Feb 2017 at 22:47

Phate said:
FAST Rmx runs at 1080p 60fps and other info

That's great news.

I think the Switch is way more powerful than people that moan about it being underpowered think.

TheOtherOption · 2 Feb 2017 at 22:53

I'd be interested to know if there will be a bigger onboard storage option at some point given Nintendo provided the dev kit versions with 64gb built in!

Lokai · 3 Feb 2017 at 07:45

I've lost a lot of interest in the switch now that the 3ds range is going to continue. I wanted one platform for both mobile and home Nintendo games.

Reeve · 3 Feb 2017 at 08:00

Lokai said:
I've lost a huge amount of interest in the switch now that the 3ds range is going to continue. I wanted one platform for both mobile and home Nintendo games.

I'm not one to usually defend Nintendo but they should continue to support a platform with over 60 million units that is still being sold in the shops. They only released the new 3ds 2 years ago so it's still got some life in it. Give it a year or so and I'd imagine they will transition over to the switch

Phate · 3 Feb 2017 at 08:16

Lokai said:
I've lost a lot of interest in the switch now that the 3ds range is going to continue. I wanted one platform for both mobile and home Nintendo games.

Isn't that exactly what the Switch is giving you?

Phate · 3 Feb 2017 at 08:28

Some cool looking Switch skins

Third Party/Indie Devs talk about porting to the Switch - Long read but worth it.

merlin · 3 Feb 2017 at 08:46

TheOtherOption said:
I'd be interested to know if there will be a bigger onboard storage option at some point given Nintendo provided the dev kit versions with 64gb built in!

You can guarantee an "XL" or "Deluxe" or "Premium" unit will make an appearance in the not too distant future.

One (of many) reason I'm staying clear of the launch rush - I'll sit it out and get a bit more for my money I think, meantime we have a Wii U which still gets played twice a week.

Phate · 3 Feb 2017 at 08:48

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/switch-pro-controller-preview

Lokai · 3 Feb 2017 at 10:10

Phate said:
Isn't that exactly what the Switch is giving you?

It's the games I wanted though, animal crossing, Pokémon, fire emblem, Luigi's mansion etc, all the games the 3ds gets. I've still pre-ordered though because Zelda

TNA · 3 Feb 2017 at 10:17

Lokai said:
I've lost a lot of interest in the switch now that the 3ds range is going to continue. I wanted one platform for both mobile and home Nintendo games.

This will eventually happen if the Switch is a big success I think. But won't know until 2018/19. Nintendo are being clever on this occasion, makes no sense to put all eggs in one basket at the moment.

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