What is the MOST you would pay for a Switch? [POLL]
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OMG no way. That is less than a 3ds lol.$149. itsing old outdated tech. Will be glad to be proven wrong in January. Hoping they add android to it too.
bigdaddy
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What the$149. its
are you taking and may I have a few?All tech is out dated, that's how Tech works.
I'm going $299.
For me, probably around $220 maybe less. While the tech is a issue, it's not the only one. I don't care for gimmicks, I've been burned by the WiiU, I'll believe the 3rd party support when I see it as we've heard that one before from them, and I just plain old dislike Nintendo's mentality/decision making in the past few years as it's been a real turn off.
If anything the only way I can see this in a appealing light is not to look at it as a home console, but as a 3ds successor portable that just happens to be able to hook up to a tv.
If anything the only way I can see this in a appealing light is not to look at it as a home console, but as a 3ds successor portable that just happens to be able to hook up to a tv.
matrix9280
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Last I checked it was called Nintendo Switch not third party Switch. If it have enough good Nintendo games I'll see what I can do. If it don't then I won't.
You clearing smoking your green. You telling me a severely down clocked Tegra X1 with 720P screen should cost up to $300? A Nvidia Shield with 1080P screen and a LOT more user ability and been out for like 2 years was $200. You telling me a 2.2 teraflop PS4 and a 300gigaflop device with a 720p screen should be the same price? 4 years ago when the Wii U came out its price was fine not today. And most leaked titles are WiiU games put on cart for switch..... been there done that. I plan on buying it as a new handheld but as a homeconsole I'm not happy to pay so much for something that superficially brings little new to the table. After their announcement next month maybe it is but not from the leaks.What the
All tech is out dated, that's how Tech works.
I'm going $299.
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matrix9280
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Oh hell no. PS4 going for 250. Xbone the same. If the new Nintendo System goes for more than that then they a damn fool. If the price starts with 3 then they a god damn fool.
I'd argeee with you, but Nintendo has been called a fool in the past only to prove everyone wrong.
bigdaddy
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Because the PoS4 and the XB We Can't Count have been out longer so they have gotten cheaper. They weren't $250 when they first came out. Just like 3-4 years from now the Switch will be cheaper too.
Mattiful-Joe
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While true, the fact is that when a customer looks at his/her options, and sees the Switch is technically less powerful than the PS4/Xbone, the ultimate question will be whether the take-anywhere gimmick and Nintendo's library are enough to justify the premium. Of course, for most in this forum, the answer will be "yes." But I have serious reservations whether the mass public will see it the same way.
Given their competition, I think $199-229 is the perfect price range for this device to have the best chance at selling huge numbers. I don't think Nintendo will come it at that price, though. I fear $299 will be too much, and anything over that is just exponentially increasing the odds that Switch limps out of the gate, or sees sales fall flat after the faithful buy it.
I'm going to wait for (the inevitable?) price drop. $199 and frankly, only if/when Nintendo releases the next true Mario, Zelda, and there are at least 8 other games I want (and by Zelda I mean the one after Breath of the Wild - no way I'm blindly dropping hundreds of dollars to play that Zelda game, especially given I'm not at all convinced this open-world Zelda is the right direction for the franchise).
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bigdaddy
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Every time Nintendo releases a console I think everyone forgets who Nintendo really is. Nintendo isn't in a fight with Sony or MS, they are in a fight with mobile phones and tablets. People for the past 20 years have been buying two consoles, Nintendo's for the games and Sony or MS for the shooting type games. That can continue with the Switch.
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If I wanted it day one: $349.
Realistically, no more than $250. I didn't buy a Wii U so I can't see buying a Switch for a long time, if at all.
Realistically, no more than $250. I didn't buy a Wii U so I can't see buying a Switch for a long time, if at all.
I can kind of agree with with the mobile point. But that's even worse for them as that is a fight they'll never ever win. At least not with their own proprietary hardware and they know it by the fact their making mobile games now.
Also for the record I didn't buy a ps4 for any shooting type game btw, I think out of the 30+ I have for it only 1 falls into that category.
Mattiful-Joe
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Green Giant - I know you mean well, and I like Nintendo as much as any other Nintendo gamer, but I'm lost on some of your arguments here. I absolutely have not forgotten who Nintendo is, and I also for one have never bought into Nintendo's PR delusion that it isn't competing with Sony or Microsoft. There has and always will be ONE gaming industry. In fact, one could say that today - more than ever - there is a single gaming industry. It's why MS has bled Xbox into Windows, and why even Nintendo is making mobile games.
Nintendo has insisted since the N64 days that it was never competing with Sony, and then for the Gamecube, argued it wasn't competing with Sony or Microsoft. That's just plain nonsense.
Nintendo also has argued its handhelds don't compete with Apple iPhones or Android devices. Whenever the press ask them, why, Nintendo has never provided a satisfying answer. Ultimately, it's a load of corporate bull, and if they truly believe that today (and I don't they do), they're in for a terrible time come March. I have to add that these sorts of comments also display a level of arrogance and smugness that has led Nintendo to make some awfully piss-poor decisions in past few generations. "The dark era," as Justin from Gamescoop has described that period for Nintendo.
Nintendo absolutely IS competing for the same core gamer as Sony, MS, and mobile players. That Switch video was basically catered to those players. The inclusion of Skyrim was a plea to those players, albeit most critics have considered it the wrong game to have shown. For the Switch to succeed, it HAS to go beyond the faithful; it has to capture Sony gamers, MS gamers, and tablet/OS/Android players. The Nintendo base isn't enough to carry a system anymore.
The Player One Podcast hit the nail on the head with the slowing enthusiasm on the Switch. Their most recent eppy talked exactly about the market conditions and the souring taste gamers are starting to have as the reality of the specs settle in. Even Ethan, who is a diehard Nintendo enthusiast, paints a bleak picture for the Switch and see it as potentially the last of Nintendo's proprietary consoles. It's a sentiment that's starting to become more widespread -- DLC and Nintendo Voice also are starting to sound alarms on the forecast for this machine.
Sure, it's all wait-and-see, and I sincerely HOPE Switch does well, but I think a lot of the things Nintendo wants to do with it are contrary to where the industry and the gaming populace are headed.
Second, I'm also at a loss at your statement that people buy PS4 and Xbone for shooters. I have 40+ games on my PS4 and 100+ games on my PS3 and 200+ on my 360 and I can honestly say the number of shooters on those systems amount to fewer than ten. In fact for my PS4, I have only 1 shooter (and it's one some wouldn't even consider a shooter). To say people only buy those systems for shooters is a generality that neglects the wide variety of third party games that are essential to satisfying today's gamers.
This is why the lack of third parties will probably wind up dealing the deathblow (again) on the Switch. We all know Nintendo's games will be amazing, but their games look and feel very Nintendo.
Lastly - I've heard a lot of talk of Nintendo just re-releasing their Wii U games on Switch. Well, while that's great, as Jared from Gamescoop pointed out, they better have NEW games, too, because they need as many of us 13 million Wii U owners to support the Switch, and I have no problems saying that re-released Wii U games won't do anything to convince those who feel burned by the Wii U to go in on the Switch. I'm also not at all convinced that re-releasing Wii U games will do all that much to even get people to buy it. After all, none of those games did much to expand the Wii U base, so I don't see how old Wii U releases can do much to move Switch units.
If all Nintendo gets is Skyrim and AAA games from the PS3/360 era, it WILL be Nintendo's last dedicated console. Period.
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KillerRamen
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Honestly, I don't even see the NS as a dedicated console. To me it looks like a portable with a docking function and I'm pretty excited to pick one up for when I go to conferences and want something to play when I go back to the hotel.
I'd bite at $350 at launch, but I'm not sure I want to pay much more without a library of games. If the NS is truly the successor to the 3DS, then I don't think it will have too much trouble getting 3rd party support and Nintendo's development teams won't be split between systems anymore, which would be nice.
I'd bite at $350 at launch, but I'm not sure I want to pay much more without a library of games. If the NS is truly the successor to the 3DS, then I don't think it will have too much trouble getting 3rd party support and Nintendo's development teams won't be split between systems anymore, which would be nice.
Mattiful-Joe
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But remember the Switch is a HOME console on the go, not a hand-held machine. Nintendo's messaging is that you'll get home console games, and that is the marketing line they're going with. I'm not saying the Switch may end up with a lot of 3DS-like software, but at the beginning, I'd be surprised if Nintendo allows 3rd parties to just bring those kinds of games to the device. They're aiming for a successor to the Wii U. I think the fact that they've continued to release new 2DS/3DS machines this holiday shows they're trying to keep the 2DS/3DS afloat in the scenario that the Switch bombs, or needs more time to get its install base up.
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Hmm... I don't see an option for any price if they announce a fire emblem game for it or $0 if they don't...
Wouldn't that be the best? A FE game that fully leverages the Switch's power? Man. That would be incredible.
A Metroid game in the spirit of Prime -- where THERE ARE NO NPCs AND NO DIALOGUE -- would also compel me to get one.
Mattiful-Joe
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I really don't need another Prime game. Just give us a freaking 2D Metroid game. Heck, I'll even take a HD remake of the original (and yes, I know there's one on the GBA). I mean a whole re-make - a way to reintroduce Samus to a new gen of players.
I want to see what the actual hardware is and want to hold the unit in my hands before I say for sure. Making things modular usually results in some inconveniences. Plus, I also feel like there's some major feature Nintendo's holding back...
But right now, I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it. The Shield launched at $200 so I don't see why this would be more than $250, unless the modified chip they're using is significantly more powerful than the K1 in the Shield.
But right now, I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it. The Shield launched at $200 so I don't see why this would be more than $250, unless the modified chip they're using is significantly more powerful than the K1 in the Shield.
Mattiful-Joe
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We need to redo this poll. It should include at least 1 option for LESS THAN $249 since there are many (like me) who will wait until this thing drops in price. We should also consider adding another choice - "Not interested at any price."
As it is now, I'm not taking the poll since I'm not willing to pay any of those prices.
As it is now, I'm not taking the poll since I'm not willing to pay any of those prices.
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Monsta Mack
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$250.
I'm waiting two years after launch anyways because my backlog is too big. I still have Wii U games to finish, and my 3DS is hardly touched.
Also from what I've seen/read the tech is not impressive. It's supposedly less powerful then a XBox One. So just like the Wii U I'm basically just looking at exclusive games so all games will run better on the X1 (and the Scorpio is out in the fall) PS4 and maybe even my PC. So the game selection will be extremely limited for me.
If they are pricing it at $300 it has to have a real good pack in title at worst. I won't touch it higher then $300.
I'm waiting two years after launch anyways because my backlog is too big. I still have Wii U games to finish, and my 3DS is hardly touched.
Also from what I've seen/read the tech is not impressive. It's supposedly less powerful then a XBox One. So just like the Wii U I'm basically just looking at exclusive games so all games will run better on the X1 (and the Scorpio is out in the fall) PS4 and maybe even my PC. So the game selection will be extremely limited for me.
If they are pricing it at $300 it has to have a real good pack in title at worst. I won't touch it higher then $300.
matrix9280
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Is it more powerful than Wii U? Does it have the better graphics?
Its about the strength of a Nvidia Shield TV according the latest information. And its graphically impressive games are DOOM 3 remastered in 1080p and Metal Gear Rising..... At the worst its WiiU with 1080p not 720p.
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Mattiful-Joe
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If it is, it's not by much. Most reports seems to suggest it's in between the Wii U and the PS4/Xbone. That shouldn't really be that surprising given Switch is a hybrid device, and that Nintendo would be committing kubuki if the MSRP exceeds $300.
There's just no economically feasible way of making a handheld that is as powerful as the PS4/Xbone without breaking the bank. That said, given the Scorpio is right around the corner and should be making a BIG splash at E3, and Sony poised to have to answer back with something either at E3 or later at Tokyo Game Show or PSX, my fear is that the Switch will not only be technically outdated, but flatly overshadowed by its peers within months.
No way will the Switch be able to compete spec-wise. We know it will have great Nintendo games, but sadly, if I had to predict the outcome based on what we know, I don't see how the Switch sells much more than 15-20 million units, and suffers a life-cycle similar or identical to the Wii U.
It'll get third party support out of the gate, and the Nintendo loyals will snap 'em up so supply will be tight for the first few months. Then, about 9-14 months in, it'll become clear that third parties have abandoned the system, and Nintendo will again be left as the only software provider. None of the AAA games will show up, and what we're left with is a crippled handheld with a library that's substantially smaller than the DS/2DS/3DS.
I want to be wrong, but the excitement even among the gaming podcast community seems to be very limited. I think Jose on IGN's NVC is absolutely right when he said people will either love it or hate it, and that there will be no middle-ground. Problem is the market seems to be telling hardware manufacturers that people are becoming less and less interested in carrying around dual devices, especially devices that can't do multiple tasks. That trend is a bad sign for the Switch, and it's hard to see what Nintendo could offer besides Nintendo's games to change that trajectory.
Like I've said elsewhere, at least we all get one more Nintendo console ... before they become a third party.
The number 1 rule about buying anything, it is out of date as soon as you walk out of the store with it.What the
All tech is out dated, that's how Tech works.
I'm going $299.
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Mattiful-Joe
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Well, yeah, but come on, there's out-of-date and then there's future-proofing. When PlayStation and Xbox launch their home consoles, they shoot for cutting edge so that they're systems won't be tremendously out-of-date and are the most powerful home consoles when they're out. It's how the games look better over time.I'd say it's out of date as soon as it's produced.
By out-of-date, I mean the Switch's specs will be considerably behind both PS4 and Xbone - two consoles that have been out for 3-4 years - when it comes out in March. That could be a problem.
We're not arguing semantics here, I think we all know what we mean when we say it's out-of-date. Nintendo hasn't been interested in future proofing their systems at all since Gamecube. It could be a big problem or it could be big advantage. We'll see.
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KillerRamen
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Given that it's basically a rebranded Nvidia Shield Tablet with a dock and controller, that seems quite fair. I guess we'll find out more at the events on Thursday and Friday.
If it's $250, then it's a definite day one purchase for me.
Mattiful-Joe
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The Wii was perfect timing - it was before mobile games and smartphones took shape, and had the great benefit of being incredibly intuitive for non-gamers. That said, the Wii burned out software-wise a few years in when it became clear the system would just be inundated with a load of shovel-ware. The AAA games never came to it, and even EA pretty much abandoned it.
I personally despised the Wii. I have one and a lot of games - mostly all just the Nintendo games - but I absolutely hate the motion controls; I played all but 2-3 hrs of Skyward Sword and never came back. Thankfully, I have a classic controller so games like NMH2 can be played.
What appeals to me the most about the Switch is that Nintendo appears to be *finally* calling it semi-quits on the motion-garbage and the dual-screen gimmick. Hopefully, this translates to more traditional games.
WHEN I get a Switch (it almost assuredly will NOT be Day 1 - I am taking a wait-and-see on this), I will be picking up that pro controller.
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If they decide to go the VC route with the Switch, which I think that they have, I really wish they'd just release all of the current VC that they have already released on the Wii/Wii U onto it rather than doing the weekly VC trickle deal.
My thought is that if you've already purchased SMB on Wii, and then waited until it showed up again on the Wii U, that you shouldn't have to wait, yet again, for it to show up some random week on the Switch.
The process should be: Pay some fee (or not) to transfer all of your VC games to the Switch. Done.
My thought is that if you've already purchased SMB on Wii, and then waited until it showed up again on the Wii U, that you shouldn't have to wait, yet again, for it to show up some random week on the Switch.
The process should be: Pay some fee (or not) to transfer all of your VC games to the Switch. Done.
matrix9280
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I have a feeling that Nintendo is gonna cancel the Wii U Zelda. If that happens I wouldn't pay 2 dollars and 49 cents for Nintendo Switch.
Mattiful-Joe
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There's no way they'll do that. They'll release it quietly for the Wii U, just like they did for the Gamecube. Fact is the older version usually doesn't sell well anyway. Most consumers want the newer, shinier version, and in this case, the Switch version might have genuine advantages. I remember seeing plenty of copies of the Gamecube version of Twilight Princess just sitting on BBY and Target shelves for months on end.
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Seems like it's a double edged sword... do you cancel the Wii U release and hope it pushes Switch sales or do you release the Wii U version b/c it's a guaranteed 2-3 million copies sold (and that's a very conservative number)?
At the same time, it's seems like the game simply seems optimized for the Switch... most every impression I've read mentioned something like 'the stuttering/slowdown of the Wii U copy is gone'.
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I'm predicting a $249.99 price, but I'm willing to go all the way up to $349.99. It's only Gamestop credit anyway, easy enough to make it all back.
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I have tried to play DS games, the control are uselessly complicated when Nintendo thought they were making them simple. So happy the 3DS ditched that garbage and has the AAA titles to back it up. I just want Nintendo to make a lot of great games for the Switch,
the 3rd parties. The 3DS is a few third parties, a bunch of Japanese RPGs and Nintendo games. There aren't sport games or shooting games on it really and it still sells well.I never understood the first day buy on tech. The only tech I have ever bought day one was the GBA because I really needed an upgrade from my old school. Wait for the games, something the Wii U people should know really well.
matrix9280
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is Zelda the only launch title? I mean its a good launch title but clearly N64 throwback. carts and only 1 big title at launch.
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