What do you think is the most interesting feature of Nintendo Switch?

[AndrewHankinson 311]

What do you think is the most interesting feature of Nintendo Switch?

[KingdomHearts3 2,591]

I would say how they make this portable is the most interesting feature. Rather unorthodox to me.

[MythrilMagician 6,963]

The tablet design is rather interesting. Such a design can seriously limit power so I actually wonder just how they'll counter that.

[Geralt 4,874]

The tablet design definitely. I love due to the tablet design that it can be a handheld and stationary console device, all in one package. 

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

Portable mode. Like that's got to be the biggest breakthrough, being able to literally take the same game and the same technology with you where ever you go with almost no compromise.

[Merilly 438]

  On 10/22/2016 at 12:59 AM, Hero of Light XIV said:

Portable mode. Like that's got to be the biggest breakthrough, being able to literally take the same game and the same technology with you where ever you go with almost no compromise.

I think there will be some kind of compromise one way or another. The portable portion looks like a tablet and while the technology is pretty advanced, I can't really believe it can handle large games like a stationary console could. It just seems too good to be true, especially if it won't cost 600$+.

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

  On 10/22/2016 at 1:29 AM, Merilly said:

I think there will be some kind of compromise one way or another. The portable portion looks like a tablet and while the technology is pretty advanced, I can't really believe it can handle large games like a stationary console could. It just seems too good to be true, especially if it won't cost 600$+.

Well I'm sure it might have some frame rate drop but really it's pretty impressive. Sometimes when something can be true even if it's too good to be true. And besides I said ALMOST no compromise. But considering how it's portability is it's main drawing point, I'm pretty sure they did what they had to to make sure that it lives up to it's hype and expectations.

[Merilly 438]

  On 10/22/2016 at 4:17 AM, Hero of Light XIV said:

Well I'm sure it might have some frame rate drop but really it's pretty impressive. Sometimes when something can be true even if it's too good to be true. And besides I said ALMOST no compromise. But considering how it's portability is it's main drawing point, I'm pretty sure they did what they had to to make sure that it lives up to it's hype and expectations.

Yes, but almost doesn't really imply anything major. I guess I'm just skeptical, considering you need to pay quite a lot of money to get a decent gaming laptop or just regular tablets (which still won't handle anything other than casual games), or just any console that size and weight. Of course tablets aren't designed for gaming like the Switch and laptops can do a bit more, but I still find it hard to believe that it will live up to its expectations. We'll just have to wait and see in the end, but at this point, I think it might not live up to the hype. (Apart from the, in my opinion, terrible design choice for the controller.)

It's an interesting concept nonetheless though the portable part is entirely unnecessary for me and a waste of money. I like that Nintendo focuses more on third-party games though.

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

  On 10/22/2016 at 5:42 AM, Merilly said:

Yes, but almost doesn't really imply anything major. I guess I'm just skeptical, considering you need to pay quite a lot of money to get a decent gaming laptop or just regular tablets (which still won't handle anything other than casual games), or just any console that size and weight. Of course tablets aren't designed for gaming like the Switch and laptops can do a bit more, but I still find it hard to believe that it will live up to its expectations. We'll just have to wait and see in the end, but at this point, I think it might not live up to the hype. (Apart from the, in my opinion, terrible design choice for the controller.)

It's an interesting concept nonetheless though the portable part is entirely unnecessary for me and a waste of money. I like that Nintendo focuses more on third-party games though.

Eh, it's your loss. I've never known Nintendo for being stingy on their console design and power. It's only their marketing I have doubts on.

[-Justin- 2,111]

Everything! I'm really excited about the system!

[MythrilMagician 6,963]

  On 10/22/2016 at 4:17 AM, Hero of Light XIV said:

Well I'm sure it might have some frame rate drop but really it's pretty impressive. Sometimes when something can be true even if it's too good to be true. And besides I said ALMOST no compromise. But considering how it's portability is it's main drawing point, I'm pretty sure they did what they had to to make sure that it lives up to it's hype and expectations.

Either I was seeing things, or there was a frame rate drop in the actual gameplay shown on the teaser. It's a tablet, there's only so much it can do.

 

  On 10/22/2016 at 5:42 AM, Merilly said:

Yes, but almost doesn't really imply anything major. I guess I'm just skeptical, considering you need to pay quite a lot of money to get a decent gaming laptop or just regular tablets (which still won't handle anything other than casual games), or just any console that size and weight. Of course tablets aren't designed for gaming like the Switch and laptops can do a bit more, but I still find it hard to believe that it will live up to its expectations. We'll just have to wait and see in the end, but at this point, I think it might not live up to the hype. (Apart from the, in my opinion, terrible design choice for the controller.)

It's an interesting concept nonetheless though the portable part is entirely unnecessary for me and a waste of money. I like that Nintendo focuses more on third-party games though.

Pretty much. There was the Razor Edge, but it was really low on the specs side. A good example that we aren't ready to do this stuff with tablets. But hey, the Edge was released a few years ago. Don't remember exactly when, but there could have been major improvements since the release of the Edge that will allow us more power in tablets.

 

  On 10/22/2016 at 6:17 AM, Hero of Light XIV said:

Eh, it's your loss. I've never known Nintendo for being stingy on their console design and power. It's only their marketing I have doubts on.

You mean advertising? Because marketing is also gonna include the design, testing and pricing of the product, along with advertising. Just putting it out there as marketing=advertising is a common misconception.

[Setrex 1,031]

The portable aspect is certainly the most appealing to me, but the idea of taking handheld experiences to the tv is also great. So... I guess in a nutshell I simply like the hybrid aspect of it all.

 

I'm always playing games on the go and my 3DS is nearly always in my bag when I'm at college. I find nowadays I do not get a lot of time to simply sit in front of the tv and play either the PS4 or Wii U so the idea of being able to take things like the next Mario or Splatoon on the go is hugely appealing. Though what happens if I do get a chance to sit back? I dunno about anyone else, but a main Pokemon game in HD on the tv? Now that's something I really want.

 

I do have concerns regarding the battery life of the thing, but so far the most interesting feature is the fact that the system is something that can be enjoyed anywhere.

[Guest]

Ironically, Nintendo's hybrid gimmick is far more appealing than the Sony/Microsoft gimmick of Virtual Reality. I'm intrigued as to whether all games that are portable can truly be played on the home console and vice versa.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

Portable aspect, but this should've been done since when. (Cough Wii U, but it would have been expensive.) Other than that, nothing else is interesting. I'm still waiting on then specs and if it truly will get 3rd party support as this feels the like the same stunt they pulled with the Wii U.

[Fates Chance XIII 307]

I think it'll be interesting to see if the graphics and stuff hold up as well switching from a big screen to a small on and back. I'm really excited, this concept is something I have wanted for a really long time

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

  On 10/22/2016 at 7:27 AM, MythrilMagician said:

Either I was seeing things, or there was a frame rate drop in the actual gameplay shown on the teaser. It's a tablet, there's only so much it can do.

 

Pretty much. There was the Razor Edge, but it was really low on the specs side. A good example that we aren't ready to do this stuff with tablets. But hey, the Edge was released a few years ago. Don't remember exactly when, but there could have been major improvements since the release of the Edge that will allow us more power in tablets.

 

You mean advertising? Because marketing is also gonna include the design, testing and pricing of the product, along with advertising. Just putting it out there as marketing=advertising is a common misconception.

Sigh, fine, ADVERTISING. They did a poor job advertising the Wii U, not to mention not getting too many developers for it either. So far they seem covered on the developers front, so really the only thing I need to be reassured of is how they're going to be promoting and presenting this thing from here on out...well I guess after March at least, since we apparently aren't getting any news after those 3 minutes.

 

And yes, I saw some frame rate drop during the Zelda portion, but then every other time they showed off gameplay it seemed to be running just fine. I'm not going to be expecting the coveted 60FPS that everyone seems to be obsessed over these days, but as long as it can maintain 30FPS most of the time I'll be satisfied.

Edited October 22, 2016 by Hero of Light XIV