Nintendo Switch- This Switch Aint Turning Me On

"I have been waiting for years for Nintendo to return to their former glory and honestly thought that the Switch would be the console to turn their fortunes around. Unfortunately it seems that Nintendo still have a lot to learn to compete in today’s market."

James Hobbs from Gameondaily shares his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch and why is he left disappointed

[Gazondaily]

Well I've just preordered it. I have a Wii U so could play Zelda on it but I wanna play it mobile.

But the prices of those controllers and peripherals...what a farce!!

And that online system better be great. Luckily we get to test it out for free but if it's anything like what it is now, FORGET paying for that crap.

[Moonman]

On Treehouse, the console looks comfortable and well designed. It's a nice looking console. Hopefully more game reveals and information will come from now E3.

[Gazondaily]

Yeah man. Nintendo can't afford to treat this like the Wii U. They need to go ham on the games.

I reckon they will as well. Third party support will probably suck though.

[Why o why]

Just give me some Mario Kart, Zelda and a bomberman and I'll be good. . Didn't get to watch the conference as it was at 4am UK time. I'll have to sift through the videos to see what's up but from the general slimming only Nintendo fans are happy. . .

[Erik7357]

I really don't get the hate bandwagon thing going on n4g on this.

It looks like it's first year will be better than ps4's first year was.

[maybelovehate]

They are saying you will get 3 hours of Zelda gameplay mobile. Which probably means closer to 2 hours. I am waiting for reviews, as badly as I want Zelda. Plus a 720 screen at that close of distance is just unacceptable. Not competitive with where the current mobile market is.

Edit: charging while you play isn't really mobile. Unless you plan to carry a portable battery in your backpack everywhere you go.

[Gazondaily]

You can charge as you play which is cool with me.

I charge my phone and watch movies in a similar fashion.

[Kokyu]

Agreed if I wanted to charge while I play then why buy it at all.

[Gazondaily]

I mean I just wanna lay in bed and play it. Odd to explain but having a screen further and kinda laying up doesn't suit me.

But yeah, when I go to work etc, that battery life is toss although I won't be playing for 1 hour plus (can charge in between).

A lot of the success of this depends on how well it works remotely too tbh. And whether I wont get hand cramps holding the thing .

But playing SF2 with my mate at work with this would be great

[Utalkin2me]

@Septic

If you have to charge and play, then that makes it less appealing for being portable. Then on top of that carry carts and sd cards around with you and cables and charger packs. Just doesn't make portable sense to me. And i feel its something that Nintendo heavily missed on.

[Gazondaily]

Yeah gotta agree that the battery life is pretty terrible. 2 hours is crap. And of they say 2 hours then expect it to be even less.

Charging it all the time will be a chore tbh now that I think of it.

The charge time is based on it being used mobile right? The controller itself when it's docked won't be that bad I imagine? I don't recall info on that.

[Kokyu]

So you're dropping 300$ just to play Zelda......wow

[maybelovehate]

It would actually be 360.. 430 if you want a real controller.

[Gazondaily]

Not just Zelda though but that's a big driver for me. My mates and I are excited for it plus I have a mate currently playing it and he says it's great.

I can see why people are dismissive (like my mate who wrote this article ). I'm taking a punt on it. An expensive one and perhaps risky knowing Nintendos series of failures.

[King_Lothric]

Let's make the sum
Switch: 300
Zelda game: 60
Pro controller: 60
Taxes

Almost $500 just to play Zelda at 900p

Wow

[TankCrossing]

When did you last turn on your Wii u?

[Gazondaily]

Errrr........🙈

[christocolus]

I'm definitely getting one but not at launch. That controller is pricey but that Zelda looks amazing. According to new info the game runs 1080p/60fps docked and 900p/60fps undocked. I need that game.

[Gazondaily]

Yeah I'm not bothered about the resolution to be fair. This is more a mobile console hybrid and I just wanna come home, jump in bed and play Zelda.

Or play Zelda at work secretly....

The mobile element is great for me

[yeahokwhatever]

except its giant.

[Utalkin2me]

Its more of a home console with a little portability. I mean, again terrible battery life, no storage space, need a bag to carry extra items such as carts, sd cards, cables and such. Two main things Nintendo should have focused on was battery life and storage.

[yeahokwhatever]

lol @ 900p undocked. Its got a 720p screen.. Zelda looked really bad for something not out yet. It looks like its straight outa 2006.

[rjason12]

Yeah right dude, I think you need lasik.

@cock

Dude you're garbage, that's why you're trolling in Switch articles, can't even find video games to kill time.

[EddieNX]

Youre just hating cus its cartoons style. Deal with it, it looks beautiful. A full open world Zelda and people still complain.

[Kokyu]

Yep looked a lot like shadow of Colossess a Ps2 game. Zelda isnt running 900p undocked its running 720p undocked and 900p docked thats garbage.

[bamillington]

i like the look of it but gonna hang on for black friday or cyber monday

[mysteryraz11]

Me either

[CrimsonWing69]

Where are the fanatics and fanboys to defend the Switch, now?

I called this after the very first reveal of this console. When I saw that it's running on a Tegra X1 SoC I was told I knew nothing about what I was talking about. The console would be more superior than an Xbone.

http://arstechnica.com/gami...

I said games wouldn't be simply ported to the Switch due to the architecture difference, I was told I know nothing about what I'm talking about. Well look at Skyrim not being the remastered version... It's a Switch specific version.

I said the battery power for mobility will probably be similar to the Wii U gamepad... well you're looking at 2-6 hours of battery life depending on the game. What they really mean is indie or VC games will run about 6 hours while AAA titles will probably go 2 - 3 hours. Hope it's a short flight.

I said Nintendo needs multiplatform games to compete with the libraries of its competitors as well as its exclusives. It's using the same third party support we've seen on the Wii U at launch. It's always strong at first but once sales don't bring a return on investment from these devs guess what, Wii U all over again.

So where are these mentally challenged fanboys now? Defend this console with your bull sh*t like usual. Be Nintendo enablers instead of trying to make them change their business structure that hasn't been working for them except for the lightning in a bottle Wii.

[rjason12]

Right here you no-life pos. I hope this thing sells like hot cakes, just so people can rub your nose in it.

Go right ahead, I betcha it makes you feel sooooo good! Must be a ton of fun to write out an essay worth of shit of something you don't like.

[CrimsonWing69]

I'll just get this out of the way now, "Told ya' so"

Also yes, yes it does feel sooooooo good and sure is a ton of fun to write out an essay that upsets you kool-aid drinking Nintendo enabling fanboys. You all defended this console blindly after so many said otherwise and now that you're wrong all you can say is "I hope this thing sells".

Real talk for a sec, oh it will sell from blind brand loyalists. It'll be great fora year or two... until every fanboy bought it then the sales will plateau hard. This was Nintendo's chance, I was hoping they'd make me eat my words... but no, Nintendo doing what Nintendo does best and dropping the ball.

[Angeljuice]

@rjason12

Everyone who predicted it would be underpowered and overpriced with serious issues was told that they knew nothing and to "wait and see".

We waited, we saw, we were proven to be bang on with our predictions. Now we're being told to go away and keep our opinions to ourselves.

It doesn't work that way.

[Kokyu]

Fanboys are fanboys they dont get it. If the Switch flops Nintendo ia in serious Sega like trouble.......they need new leadership and fresh ideas.

[rjason12]

Fanboys, fanboys, fanboys. Man I swear, you guys are broken records, saying the same shit day in and day out.

They won't be in Sega like trouble in the foreseeable future and they have a new president if you didn't notice. And fresh ideas? Ya mean like how they always make new and different games?

@Kokyu
I am a "fanboy" so fucking what, I really don't care, it's just a baseless accusation from someone who probably thinks their a "hardcore gamer". Their stock constantly goes up and down, it didn't even hit the July 16 low. Wii wasn't a fluke, they knew what they were doing, only reason it was a "fluke" Is because you didn't like it. Still sold more than whatever your favorite system did.

And finally, we'd still see a Switch no matter what, I've heard this bs doom and gloom shit for over 15 years now, they've been around long before any of us were born and will continue to be around long after we're all gone. Though I will say that if the Switch doesn't do well, kimishima may oversee an entirely different approach to their consoles, as the Switch has Iwata written all over it.

[Kokyu]

@rjasonq12

You really have no idea what your talking about because you're a fanboy. Its ok its hard for fanboys to know they are fanboys but let me educate you. The "new president" has been part of Nintendo leadership for years its uncommon for Nintendo or any Japanese company really to hire from outside the company, Japanese companies prefer to promote from within, so the "new president" isnt new he is the just like all the Nintendo hite ups he is old hat.

Thats the first point the second point is yes a third flop will sink Nintendo as their capitol is tied, listen closely, to their stock which took a big hit after this presentation so 3 flops and your out. If the damn Wii hadnt been a fluke success we wouldnt even be seeing a damn Switch. Learn something next time before you open your mouth, it will make you look more intelligent.

[OzzY-waZZy]

$50 for 1-2 Switch.. a free phone app. Jesus...

[hahaha]

Certainly the Switch turns me on with the price tag.

[sk8ofmnd]

Me either. But ill always have a special place in my heart for the nintendo of yesteryear

https://youtu.be/todZUQ_oeU...

[Nes_Daze]

Don't like this system at all, Nintendo had a fad with the Wii but the failure of the WiiU shows they only sold to casual gamers, which aren't faithful consumers. You really think these people will drop their phones for an underwhelming small screened console at their hands? because of Zelda? Or another Mario? It's not doom and gloom, it's fact, Nintendo has been out of ideas for a while, it's Sony and MS constantly hitting benchmarks and selling their consoles at a fast rate. Now they have that stain of WiiU on their record, soon hopefully Switch as well so they learn their lesson and start making real consoles.

[Chaos_Order]

I love handhelds. I love being able to pop a system into my bag and take my games on the go. I love having the freedom to play games at work, on the train, on a plane, or wherever.

I have no interest in the Switch.

As a handheld, that thing is massive, and the battery life is dismal. You can easily pop a 3DS in your pocket. Vita is a bit bigger, but it's still not beyond popping it in your bag and pulling out at a moment's notice. The Switch is an absolute monster by comparison, and would be much more prone to breaking, especially with all those controller pieces, and the little plastic leg to use as a stand. So yeah, as a home system, the Switch will be the weakest, and have the worst third party support, and as a portable, well... it just barely is.

[subtenko]

Ive been more turned on by a stripper in GTA V. But it's only the launch, and maybe its a throw more money at it kind of thing for a better experience?

[King_Lothric]

It would have turn me on if:

Price: $199
New Metroid game at launch
Free online network service