Also, it seems like Japanese publications are posting their previews of SMT V.
Western previews could happen soon.
Western previews could happen soon.
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loooool, Oh Ted Cruz. Can you just... go away? Forever?
One day I will play the Black Eagles route and see if it changes my mind about Edelgard. But... I really doubt it.
Awesome, thanks!
This is a great observation. People are rabid for what's next for Switch.
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Well, it will give you a more sympathetic version, at least. There's a reason the version of a character everyone likes tends to be in their routes and not in other routes.
Makes sense. The Wii was consistently successful all through its lifetime, and then they completely slammed the brakes on its momentum by launching the Wii U.
I can see that they'd want to milk the Switch for all that it's worth until it's showing signs of no longer being profitable.
Also, the count is 1948 days for the DS* and 2063 days for the 3DS, so I guess we're looking at a portable lifecycle here.
*would have been 2032 if not for Nintendo heading off a 3DS leak
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What about when you consider handheld consoles? I think people overlook that the Switch is also the successor to the 3DS, and not just the Wii U.
Very true! I'm looking forward to it, I just need more space after my last playthrough first. I do think she's an interesting character, so it'll be good to learn a bit more of her side.
And RE: the character versions being better in their routes: This is mostly true, although funnily enough from what I can tell Claude seems to be about the same, at least in Blue Lions and Golden Deer. He's still pretty much the same low-key, likable guy in both
Female villains at that! Do we even have one? Wendy I guess
game looks so good, I can't believe I'am going to play this, a new Metroid game and an Advance Wars Reboot all within the next 2 months. Good times ahead!
I hated MUA 3. Playing it solo, I felt the gameplay was samey, boring, and the whole experience was way too grindy. The story was also pretty dull. I never played it co-op, which is apparently the way to go, though.
That isn't true actually. The Wii was extremely front loaded and fell off a cliff in terms of sales far in advance of the Wii U launch. Switch is in a very different product cycle.
Switch Pro/Plus/Super/2 being delayed from this year to the next (or beyond) is something I assumed but it's still a little sad to read about it again. Wonder how it has affected their software slate as well.
There are a few cheaper alternatives, but I'd say none are decent enough. The Hori left joy-con is fine (and it has an actual d-pad!) but then again if you're having issues with the A-button I'd say just go buy another pair. Maybe set alerts on your phone if they go on sale or something (I've seen joycons for sale in Amazon for 60-65€, which is 20€ less than normal)
Don't get PowerA, though. They are trash. I've had two different ones go unusable due to drift in a few months. If you're looking for a decent replacement for a pro controller that's also cheaper, the 8btdo SN30 pro2 is like 50€. Maybe you can find the one I have, the Pro+ (an earlier model) for cheaper than that.
Not at all because a switch 2/super was never going to launch in the 4th year of the consoles life, lol. That's 2023 at the absolute earliest
Nate seemingly backing it up on Twitter as well.
It's a shame, the oled with dlss could've have been amazing releasing now.
Although I still don't own a 4K TV so it's fine by me waiting another year.
I specifically highlighted the Super/2 part because *maybe* a DSi XL / New 3DS model happens, but even then, barely any games will make use of it, and there will be hardly any exclusives (just like the n3DS).
The mere idea that Nintendo would replace the Switch with its successor in barely longer than or potentially even less time than it took to replace the Wii U (1,566 days, switch is at 1,672 days now, will be 1680 when OLED releases), while the Switch is still extremely successful is rather humorous, at least.
The Switch is going to have a similar life to the DS /3DS , which were 2,288 days / 2,197 days respectively before a successor launched, with still some signfiicant continued support afterwards.
I remember repeatedly quoting Nintendo's "longer than usual" and "unprecented" lifespan talk for Switch at people and still being shut down with expectations they'd drop Switch in 2022.
That being said, a potentially iterative approach would certainly complicate how we talk about successor systems and the like.
My assumption is that the improved model is at least a year away - parts shortages make this unpredictable. It's not just availability that'll affect Nintendo's plans - the component cost is going to be vital for them getting this out at an acceptable price.
I also suspect that the second hand market for Switch will remain strong. If there is a more powerful model in 12 months, then I can always sell my OLED and a handful of games to help cover the cost of upgrading, if I need to.
I think whatever they decide to name the system is going to be motivated by marketing more than anything. I don't expect a Switch 2 to "replace" the current system either but to start an extended cross-generation period. But yes, 2021 would have been too early for a traditional successor.
My theory is that Nintendo DID plan an iterative successor (Switch Pro) for this year. It fits perfectly with the Iphone stategy Iwata mentioned and it would be the best moment to release it as Switch is in the middle of its life cycle.
In 2020 Covid19 happened causing lockdowns and a global chip shortage though. This of course made everyone in the gaming industry (and society in general) delay their projects. On the other hand, the lockdowns meant a massive raise of sales of games AND consoles: Switch sold 28 million units in one year, which is more than a new revision could ever boost.
This sales momentum is continuing as Nintendo is reportedly producing 30 million Switches this FY.
The point is, Covid19 boosted sales so much Nintendo doesn't really have to make an iterative successor to maintain momentum anymore. Their new best course of action would be to focus all their resources on a normal Switch 2 successor to release in 2022/2023.
In 2020 Covid19 happened causing lockdowns and a global chip shortage though. This of course made everyone in the gaming industry (and society in general) delay their projects. On the other hand, the lockdowns meant a massive raise of sales of games AND consoles: Switch sold 28 million units in one year, which is more than a new revision could ever boost.
This sales momentum is continuing as Nintendo is reportedly producing 30 million Switches this FY.
The point is, Covid19 boosted sales so much Nintendo doesn't really have to make an iterative successor to maintain momentum anymore. Their new best course of action would be to focus all their resources on a normal Switch 2 successor to release in 2022/2023.
Why does the juicy stuff always happens when i'm not online. ;_;
Anyway, i feel like Mochi is *absolutely* certain of all this when he actually says how many sources he consulted, and even flat out NAMING one. That's a balls of steel ³ move.
And of course, Nintendo should and would shoot this down, they're launching a new premium model next week.
I think it's just a bad timing for the article. During summer or after holidays wouldn't make Nintendo move at all about it.
My opinion, SPOILERS of course:
Anyway, i feel like Mochi is *absolutely* certain of all this when he actually says how many sources he consulted, and even flat out NAMING one. That's a balls of steel ³ move.
And of course, Nintendo should and would shoot this down, they're launching a new premium model next week.
I think it's just a bad timing for the article. During summer or after holidays wouldn't make Nintendo move at all about it.
My opinion, SPOILERS of course:
I absolutely hates these hard and fast cuts between very dark and extremely bright sceneries. It hurt my eyes and i'm glad i didn't see it in 3D because that would've been even more uncomfortable.
And i think they ended the movie at a strange spot in the story. Imo way too early to finish the whole story in a second movie, there's so much stuff left.
Imo, Villeneuve overshot himself with this movie. Curious how he handles the rest.
And i think they ended the movie at a strange spot in the story. Imo way too early to finish the whole story in a second movie, there's so much stuff left.
Imo, Villeneuve overshot himself with this movie. Curious how he handles the rest.
Guess so, yeah. Or, who knows, maybe I will end up tinkering with the switch. Just with a new, better switch.
Amazing, finally Metroid will become a best selling franchise for Nintendo, I'm so glad.
Hmmm, not sure how I'd feel about that. I did go from OLED Vita to LCD Switch, so it's not like a good LCD can't offer a decent experience even compared to an OLED. Then again, going back from OLED to LCD on the same platform with seeing the same games being less vibrant again ... eh, doesn't sound great, haha.
This is exactly why I'm not getting the OLED. I'd rather wait a year or more for the Pro but I'm not gonna get that either because it feels like the Switch 2 is just around the corner but I'm not likely gonna get the first batch when they might have a Mariko-like upgrade but to be perfectly honest at that point I might just go for the Pro 2.
"News International, September 30th 2031:
Swiss man continues to ask companies to include the Switch, a 2017 launched system, in their development."
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if the rumored DLSS Switch were to release in 2022 you wont get another generational jump in hardware before 2026 at the earliest
"I played the first Breath of the Wild and it just feels right that I get to play its sequel as well," said the man who wished to remain anonymous out of fear for being called 'part of the problem' by fellow Nintendo fans.
I've waited this long, I can wait a little longer.
In all seriousness the chance of the Switch Pro or whatever it gets called is released next year is not very high. So if you want to play games I would go for an OLED. Especially if you sold your regular Switch.
Currently I am not seeing any reason to get the OLED yet as I am not traveling as much and not playing too much on it either. But I am definitely interested in getting it, haha.
Never in my wildest dreams would I've expected them to not go back to LCD.
Really, the obligatory backstep is just part of their DNA.
I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped the glas screen or even OLED for a cheaper Switch 2/Pro Lite, if there will be one. It's an easy way to cut cost for a product that's meant to be more durable than a premium Pro/2 model.
If a switch pro happens next year, it'd be ... something. Given that DSi and n3DS had about 2.5 years of a gap before 3DS/Switch, that'd make the actual Switch 2 launch so late in the PS5 life cycle, ... The moaning about the current Nintendo handheld being underpowered will never end.
Condemning it to being the worst selling switch even during the planning phase would be a bold move.
Condemning it to being the worst selling switch even during the planning phase would be a bold move.
My personal take on the Bloomberg article is that Nintendo did plan to have a 4K iteration of existing Switch, but the impact of Covid and subsequent knock on effects of the pandemic resulted in them opting for the OLED iteration instead.
Seems to me this decision would have a limited impact on the existing software development slate - i.e. Bayo 3, Kirby, Splatoon 3, BotW2, MP4, and wouldn't have been particularly difficult nor concerning to them. Switch family continues to sell well, and so does the software - OLED or 4K makes little difference to those sales.
Would 4K sell better than OLED? Gut instinct would be yes, but we're comparing iterations of an already hugely successful console. Nintendo may not care too much on this point - strong sales are strong sales - and they already know they have a Switch successor lined up for when it's needed, which can bring the 4K further down the line.
That's before we even consider the possibility that Switch 2 is an entirely new Switch handheld and Dock. It could just as easily be a new dock, which the OLED would sit in just fine.
Seems to me this decision would have a limited impact on the existing software development slate - i.e. Bayo 3, Kirby, Splatoon 3, BotW2, MP4, and wouldn't have been particularly difficult nor concerning to them. Switch family continues to sell well, and so does the software - OLED or 4K makes little difference to those sales.
Would 4K sell better than OLED? Gut instinct would be yes, but we're comparing iterations of an already hugely successful console. Nintendo may not care too much on this point - strong sales are strong sales - and they already know they have a Switch successor lined up for when it's needed, which can bring the 4K further down the line.
That's before we even consider the possibility that Switch 2 is an entirely new Switch handheld and Dock. It could just as easily be a new dock, which the OLED would sit in just fine.
I didn't know that about Bayo 2. It could be possible that Bayo 3 goes further away from 1 - what struck me was the emphasis that was being placed on the 'controlling monsters' aspect, or whatever one calls it.I love it personally, but if it turns out to be a bit 'style over substance', then maybe it won't be as well received as 1.
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