Nintendo Switch

[xxMATTGxx]

Nintendo have released a video of their upcoming game console: Nintendo Switch.

Introducing Nintendo Switch! In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

[dbgtz]

Definitely interested in it. Will have to see what the support is like and how much it costs. Will probably be at least a year into the release before I consider buying it though.

[FlyingJesus]

They already did this with SNES and Supergameboy but cool I guess, never really been into handhelds so not the console for me but can imagine it'll do well

[Chris]

Interesting, I really like the idea behind it and the name is great, sums it up perfectly!

[peteyt]

In theory it sounds good but at least for me it would depend on the games available. Previous Nintendo consoles have been more if not exclusively targeted to casual gamers. If it can compete with the big consoles it could do well but being also portable I can't imagine it's power to be as good

[Lucy]

I think its a novelty, but time will tell. Not overly impressed and haven't been for years, but should they release Diddy Kong Racing 2, instant buy.

[RyRy]

I think I may buy this if I need to travel a lot more, that's a superb concept that they've taken... Just depends on pricing.

[Zak]

Interesting, very interesting. It's going to be damn powerful for a handheld. I'll probably get one. Depends on the games though. I really like handhelds. I'm just glad they're not going toe-to-toe with Microsoft and Sony on a power console.

[xxMATTGxx]

Nintendo had a bit of a PR event late last night where they announced more information about their new console "Nintendo Switch"

Nintendo has finally revealed the price and release date for its much-anticipated Switch console: it’s launching on March 3rd worldwide, and in North America the console will be available for $299.99. It’ll be launching alongside a new minigame collection called 1-2 Switch, which aims to show off some of the unique features of the Switch’s controllers, as well as the much-anticipated Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The device also won’t feature region-locking for software, so you can play games from any region no matter where you buy your console, and will offer a paid online subscription service.

http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/12/14...rice-announced

#NintendoSwitch arrives on March 3. Here’s what’s in the box. pic.twitter.com/ZGiz0y5QKd

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2017

Specs

The Switch has a 6.2-inch multitouch display with HD (1280x720px) resolution - but when connected to the TV dock, games can be played at Full HD (1920x1080px).

It has just 32GB of integrated storage, but this can be expanded thanks to its microSD card slot. The games you'll play on the Switch will come on proprietary 'game cards', which should help to reduce the problem of the device's limited onboard storage.

Nintendo didn't say much about the Switch's graphics hardware; indeed, it only refers to the device as having a 'custom' Nvidia Tegra GPU. Predictably, Nvidia's CEO talked up the Switch earlier this week, saying that "people are going to be blown away" by the new console when they see it in action, although he can hardly be described as an impartial observer on the matter.

Sources:
http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/12/14...rice-announced
https://www.neowin.net/news/game-on-...u-need-to-know

Game.co.uk have it on Pre-Order for £279.99.

[dbgtz]

Surprised it's that cheap here. Actually cheaper here than in the US when you tax into account our 20% tax (~£234 or ~$285).
I'm definitely interested, but it's very much lacking in the game department so won't be considering it for a year at least I imagine.

Holy shit at the price of games though.