Nintendo Switch Main Thread - Page 162 - Blu-ray Forum

Trace17 · 01-13-2017, 04:19 AM

http://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/

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Online lobby and voice chat

Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device.

A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.

Is the app required for sending invites and chatting? Why send users away from console to operate those things? Unless it's optional, in which case they should communicate that...

I'd be really hesitant for a paid online service from Nintendo considering how far behind they are in that department.

Gamma_Winstead · 01-13-2017, 04:19 AM

Serious question....

Other than Splatoon why would anyone even pay for online anyways?

ChadFL · 01-13-2017, 04:20 AM

I was dreading every transition to a new speaker just because I knew that annoying as hell finger snap was coming.

d_dozen · 01-13-2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Serious question....

Other than Splatoon why would anyone even pay for online anyways?

Smash brothers and Mario Kart

Scarface32 · 01-13-2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

That battery life though

I can see the sales in portable battery going up. Zelda will average 3 hours battery life

I don't even recall them talking about the battery.

Havok83 · 01-13-2017, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

Also LOL

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con $80, Pro Controller $70 #1
http://www.nintendo.com/switch/buy-n...do-switch-gray

Dock is $90, a single Joy-Con is $50.

Wow, those things are more than the DS4 and XB1 gamepad

Gamma_Winstead · 01-13-2017, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by d_dozen

Smash brothers and Mario Kart

But why not just play them on the Wii U?

Mavrick · 01-13-2017, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarface32

I don't even recall them talking about the battery.

They did.

2.5 hours to 6 hours max depending on how intense the game you are playing is.

Mavrick · 01-13-2017, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Havok83

Wow, those things are more than the DS4 and XB1 gamepad

Must be that new rumble feature they have invented pushing the price up.

dyne · 01-13-2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

But why not just play them on the Wii U?

Then play it on the Wii U. Jesus. If people don't want the system, don't get it.

d_dozen · 01-13-2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

But why not just play them on the Wii U?

Well if the Mario kart rumors are true, it will have 16 new tracks and a new and improved battle mode. Plus not everyone owns a Wii U.

Mavrick · 01-13-2017, 04:26 AM

So we get a NES or SNES game free whilst subscribing to online play...

Subscribers will get to download and play a NES or SNES game (with newly-added online play) for free for a month.

(Free game each month?)

Scarface32 · 01-13-2017, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

Dock is $90

Well to be fair the Dock comes with an HDMI cable and an AC Adapter

Mavrick · 01-13-2017, 04:28 AM

d_dozen · 01-13-2017, 04:28 AM

So as of right now are there only three confirmed launch date titles (Zelda, 1,2 switch, and arms) and the rest will be stated at a later date?

Havok83 · 01-13-2017, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

So we get a NES or SNES game free whilst subscribing to online play...

Subscribers will get to download and play a NES or SNES game (with newly-added online play) for free for a month.

(Free game each month?)

NES or SNES? They are gonna get laughed at

Gamma_Winstead · 01-13-2017, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dyne

Then play it on the Wii U. Jesus. If people don't want the system, don't get it.

Oh get over it. Sorry I'm not lapping up everything Nintendo craps out, and actually view this as a consumer that doesnt want to blow money for no reason.

On the plus side, NES and SNES games will have online play added, and a free classic every month for subscribers.

dyne · 01-13-2017, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Havok83

NES or SNES? They are gonna get laughed at

And only for a month? Weird they're not giving it to you for the life of the subscription.

Gamma_Winstead · 01-13-2017, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by d_dozen

So as of right now are there only three confirmed launch date titles (Zelda, 1,2 switch, and arms) and the rest will be stated at a later date?

Arms isn't even a launch title. It's April. Same with Mario Kart.

Although that's not bad news. A trickle of games may be a smart idea.

Mavrick · 01-13-2017, 04:33 AM

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Just got word from a local store manager on when these would be up for pre-order.

Tomorrow at 10am local time.

This particular store would have only 23 units available and there is a 1 per household limit.

Good luck!

Good luck? Sounds like no one wants one now its $300 lol

01-13-2017, 04:19 AM	#3222
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Serious question.... Other than Splatoon why would anyone even pay for online anyways?

01-13-2017, 04:20 AM	#3223
ChadFL Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Daytona Beach, FL Blu-ray collection:556 DVD collection:5	I was dreading every transition to a new speaker just because I knew that annoying as hell finger snap was coming.

01-13-2017, 04:26 AM	#3232
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	So we get a NES or SNES game free whilst subscribing to online play... Subscribers will get to download and play a NES or SNES game (with newly-added online play) for free for a month. (Free game each month?)

01-13-2017, 04:28 AM	#3234
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1

01-13-2017, 04:28 AM	#3235
d_dozen Expert Member Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:394 Trading Score:649	So as of right now are there only three confirmed launch date titles (Zelda, 1,2 switch, and arms) and the rest will be stated at a later date?

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