This. I have two preordered in case I want to do this. I did want an extra dock and was thinking about getting another set of joycons.
I generally do think the DS4 is the superior controller. The ergonomics on it are better than the XB1's. Granted, this is just a matter of gradation, as the ergonomics for both controllers are excellent. The stick placements aren't quite as nice as the XB1's for the purpose of FPS titles, but they are still quite good. (and considerably better than the DS3's) And a major factor is the D-Pad, which is excellent on the DS4 and only mediocre on the XB1. The battery life is a valid issue, though less so if you normally play on the couch. (or have access to more than one controller that you can swap out) Also, the speaker on the DS4 has been one of the more pleasant surprises.
Yeah, Hori makes some solid controllers, at a pretty good price as well. I've had many over the years, and have never been disappointed by any one of them.
Loving those larger buttons. Not stoked on the new stick placement, honestly. But I'll live.Here's a size comparison between the Wii U and Switch pro controllers...
My point is the fact that Switch is a handheld is excellent for people who don't want a handheld. If it replaces the 3DS it means that no future Nintendo games will be available exclusively on a handheld.
That all depends on sales. When the DS was released Nintendo said it wouldn't replace the Game Boy.
No company is going to flat out tell the customer "hey we're discontinuing this line of hardware" unless it was a total flop that was Ouya and Wii U
Stick placement is perfect. Way more natural.
While I don't expect them to stop manufacturing the 3DS any time soon, I don't expect them to make many new games for it either. So it's deceptive to customers to say that 3DS will continue.
It has nothing to do with what "Ninendo says"
Why would anyone want a 3DS successor? For people who prefer handhelds they'd need two systems to have access to all the games (3DS successor & Switch). For people who prefer home consoles they're missing half the games. Who does this benefit?
Different situation. DS was a huge success and the same types of games that were on Gameboy could be on the DS.
You don't seem to get that it doesn't matter what anyone wants or prefers. Nintendo has had a home console + handheld console for 28 years.
But with the Switch's existence how can a 3DS successor with a lower quality screen and cheaply developed games compete. The solution to the Switch's lack of portability is to make a smaller more portable Switch revision, not a 3DS successor.
So true and it bugs me. Yes, it's not as powerful as the X1 or PS4, but we do know it's running a "custom" Tegra processor. We don't know if it's based on the K1, X1 or something totally new, but the tegra X1 is no real slouch and not having to worry about android's overhead would make it that much better. I don't see people complaining about how the Nvidia Shield TV (Tegra X1) is overpriced, and it's $200 with 16GB storage, 3GB ram, zero portability, and can handle 4K/HDR.
The market changes, those who fail to adapt to the market changes fail to adapt their businesses.
So instead of Nintendo having multiple platforms they can just have one and sell less. Seems like a good idea.
There is a nintendo switch preview tour. I somehow got invited but not going. NY already happened so there should be some people posting about it. The rest are soon. Curious what cool swag they might be giving out.
The vast majority of the profit comes from game sales not system sales. If someone only buys one system instead of two, they'll have more money to spend on games. And if Nintendo is making all their games for one system instead of two, that system will get more games.
I've used both. It really comes down to your love for a traditional controller or not. The grip works well, you can't really complain much about it. If the right joystick was offset a bit more I'd like it better but I understand why it has to be the way it is. Still very useable though.
Probably because they are tired of underpowered handhelds. I love the 3DS but every time I pick up a Vita I cringe at the visual difference.
I used the Pro Controller at Pax South for about 15 minutes during the LoZ demo. It was quite comfortable in my large hands and reminded me of the Xbox one controller. Unless I am playing multiplayer or a motion game like Arms, I plan to leave the Joycons connected while the Switch is docked and just use the Pro Contoller. That way the system+joycons are fully charged and ready to be tossed into my bag when I leave the house.
Because I can't just grab the Switch, put it in my pocket and just go when I'm going somewhere. If I don't get the chance to play my 3ds while I'm out, no big deal. It was easy to bring. Taking the Switch with me like that is far less convenient and not worth it unless I'm absolutely sure I'll be playing it.
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To be fair, the Switch is definitely not meant to fit in your pockets. Even if you can fit the screen in one pocket, the idea of shoving 2 joycons in another pocket sounds awful.
How is that any different than ever? The screen is always worse than your TV and the graphics are worse than console and yet many people buy them.
I checked the other day, and the Switch with joycons attached is definitely going to fit in my Winter coat pockets. So I'll actually get to use it as a portable a few months out of the year! That is, until the cold kills the battery in 5 minutes.
Actually he brings up a fair point, people are already comparing the Switch's battery life to other gaming devices and tablets.
Size I kinda agree (I couldn't imagine sticking a 3DS in my pocket either, that seems absurd), but the battery life is actually comparable to OG 3DS.
It won't though. You think parents buying a 3ds for their kids care if it has the best graphics and screen? Portables make up for the lack of power with portability and games. The 3ds is still selling well and those screens were bad the day it was announced.
Of course people are willing to accept less on a portable system over their TV. But I just don't see that many people preferring the drastically underpowered 3DS over a Switch just because it's slightly more portable. The size difference between a 3DS XL and a Switch isn't nearly as great as you are making it out to be.
Take the Xbox 1 vs Ps4 for an example, kids wanted the ps4 over the xbox because they heard the ps4 was more powerful on youtube and news sites.
I live in Texas so idk what a winter coat is
I meant jean pockets.
I'd never carry around a 3DS without a case, so jean pockets are too small for that as well.
No one seems to be catching on to the fact that mobile games are likely to be their toe dip into the water and likely replacement for the 3DS while driving more focus to the Switch for traditional and some casual gamers. That's honestly where they're at now and I think its a fine move provided software continues to flow out for both platforms.
