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re: Nintendo Switch Presentation 1/12/17 11 PM ET

Posted on 1/20/17 at 9:43 am to
Posted by BulldogXero
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Posted on 1/20/17 at 9:43 am to
I don't really care if the Switch launches without Netflix and video streaming. Everything has Netflix/Youtube/Amazon Prime Video on it these days from other gaming consoles, to computers, to smart phones, tablets, streaming media devices, blu ray players, and smart TVs. Odds are overwhelmingly strong that whoever buys a Switch already has a means to access those services and isn't buying a Switch just for that.

I do feel though that it speaks to a larger issue whereby Nintendo doesn't understand the modern home console market -- something they have failed to understand since the N64 days. Also, Netflix was a huge reason people bought the Wii and kept it plugged in after they got bored with Wii Sports. Lets not forget that.
Posted by DelU249
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Posted on 1/20/17 at 9:46 am to
it's clear they're not quite ready for launch as they don't have the video apps and Mario kart port should absolutely be a launch as it is a game that emphasizes one of the play styles that makes this unique.


having said that, I want Zelda right effing now, march 3rd is already too long of a wait
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
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Posted on 1/20/17 at 9:52 am to
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having said that, I want Zelda right effing now, march 3rd is already too long of a wait




This.
Posted by hogfly
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Posted on 1/20/17 at 10:20 am to
The Netflix/Amazon/Hulu issue made me think of something:

Is there a reason that someone like Nintendo wouldn't just allow a Kodi app? What's their interest in disallowing it? Could they get sued? Do Netflix and Co. pay them to keep Kodi off of it? FireTV and Apple is kind of obvious on why they don't, since they have their own streaming and video service, but why wouldn't Nintendo allow it?
Posted by CBandits82
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Posted on 1/20/17 at 12:00 pm to
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having said that, I want Zelda right effing now, march 3rd is already too long of a wait


Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 11:50 am to
I'm jonesing at this point. Most of the time when I want to play PS4 I have to commit to hanging in the office for an hour or two. The idea of just picking it up and going chill in the living room or play a little in bed before knocking out is pretty fantastic. Or completely on the go.

All of the videos I've watched of BOtW have me committed to buying one even if just for that. It has just the right amount of "artsy ambience" I'll call it. It doesn't go full windwaker but it has that touch that comes out very nicely.
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 11:54 am
Posted by Dr RC
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:01 pm to
I doubt a company that is as protective of it's IP as Nintendo is would allow something like Kodi on their machine.
Posted by Dr RC
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:22 pm to
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How in the frick do you release a gaming console in 2017 without gameplay streaming capabilities or video app support (Netflix/HBO, etc).


Oh no!!! Now I'll have to use my RokuUltra, Roku3, PS4, PS3, WiiU, Wii, FireStick, smart Tv, iPad, laptop, desktop, iPhone, or the on demand from the cable box to watch TV!!!
Posted by DelU249
Austria
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 8:29 pm to


So true. Everyone has a phone. But it is a disappointing a little
Posted by Dr RC
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 9:01 pm to
If it goes a year or more w/o video apps? Sure.

But if it gets them after a few months like w/the 3DS? Meh..
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 9:02 pm
Posted by imraged
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 1/23/17 at 1:21 am to
So it's looking like the Switch might actually be a good bit more powerful than we thought. If you missed it, there was a foxconn leak a while back that placed it near xbone level power-wise. More and more details of that leak have been confirmed (such as weight of the system, battery voltage, etc.).

This guy explains it better than I can but supposedly everything currently slated for release was developed on an earlier devkit version (specs of which were reported on by eurogamer) which was only recently replaced by the final version.
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
37209 posts
Posted on 1/23/17 at 7:31 am to
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So it's looking like the Switch might actually be a good bit more powerful than we thought. If you missed it, there was a foxconn leak a while back that placed it near xbone level power-wise. More and more details of that leak have been confirmed (such as weight of the system, battery voltage, etc.).

This guy explains it better than I can but supposedly everything currently slated for release was developed on an earlier devkit version (specs of which were reported on by eurogamer) which was only recently replaced by the final version.


Rumors are still rumors. I mean, this sounds great, however, a near portable X1? That has to be a stretch.

And I'd think if it were THAT close, companies like EA would already be all over it with their easy to port games. Unless this is purely a rushed release thing. Would love to see the specs, but I expect something significantly less powerful than current gen, enough to create porting problems.

I have no facts for that assumption though,
Posted by tconle2
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 1/23/17 at 11:37 am to
I am Satsuna also a launch title.
Posted by CBandits82
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:34 am to
who here is actually going to have this thing at launch?
Posted by DelU249
Austria
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:37 am to
this guy
Posted by goldennugget
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:55 am to
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who here is actually going to have this thing at launch?



I always buy Nintendo systems at launch but not this one. I am about to move, need all the funds I can get for moving. I'll buy it once I am settled down
Posted by DelU249
Austria
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:05 pm to
Seattle blows

Fugliest chicks in the country are located in the sound

Bremelos, silverbacks, port orcas
Posted by Mystery
Member since Jan 2009
9003 posts
Posted on 1/25/17 at 1:34 pm to
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I always buy Nintendo systems at launch but not this one. I am about to move, need all the funds I can get for moving. I'll buy it once I am settled down


Oh yea? Your gambling system not allowing you to splurge?
Posted by Raz
Member since Oct 2006
7559 posts
Posted on 1/25/17 at 4:50 pm to
Soz pre-orders already sold out everywhere?
Posted by DelU249
Austria
Member since Dec 2010
77625 posts
Posted on 1/25/17 at 4:57 pm to
everyone tells me goldennugget is this moron piece of shite, but i guess i just miss these posts about holocaust denial and degenerate gambling.

maybe i'm just dense, but I've never seen him post the comical stuff of which he's accused
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