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Lets Talk Nintendo Switch!

James, Brant, and Chris from Life of Gaming talk about the next Nintendo console: The Nintendo Switch. What do they think after the reveal trailer? What are their expectations for the system? Why is Chris so angry? Find out now!

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joeorc3480d ago (Edited 3480d ago )

Left & right plunger con...wink
Another great video..I think if chris would see this you see maybe even Chris could change his mind, you would wonder maybe have a different opinion on practically vs visual aesthetics.
https://youtu.be/sr8SbLgHkz...

That was 2015..I think if you get hands on I think the functionality over visual aesthetics I think Nintendo's Switch has such in spades..

Example: if you take a look at the Nintendo Switch and Nvidia's shield design.

https://www2.nvidia.com/en-...

As you can see by having the controller being able to be removed off the tablet allows you to use the Switch's kickstand tablet feature like such but when you take it with you, where do you put a off the sides controller? Of course you have to carry the external controller like a MOGA Pro in a bag etc...but with switch's design your system allows you to take your controller attached to the system and use it like a Archos Game pad or a wikipad.

http://www.wikipad.com

Or Archos Game pad 2

https://youtu.be/4x6yvQZDVL...

If you take both designs the ability to take the controller off the sides vs non removable game controller game tablet design than its I think it is more of a practical design to set up on a desk and play it like a normal tablet with physical external controller used with a tablet system to game.

Holding your game tablet like a handheld for gaming could get heavy, but setting it on a hard surface and just play anywhere I think the concept of switch is very viable on not just to Mobile to TV , but include a mobile portable living room game console experience anywhere , table or floors does not matter, with a multiplayer esk control setup one controller per side ,with any other person do not happen to have a controller for Multi-Player here a mini full controller for Multi-Player mario Kart.. Bulky external controllers take up more space..this way you can carry two separate controllers.. Joy cons are small enough & able to be two separate or combined to connect to make one single controller on a external controller.

Switch is more so on variable functionality over visual aesthetics in my opinion..the visual aesthetics can come later for colors and design additional artwork.

Again great video.

Jamester07223479d ago

@joeorc Thanks for the info! I'll definitely pass it a long to Chris! Thanks again for checking out our videos! Really glad you're enjoying them. If you have any suggestions, just let us know. We are always trying to improve!

neolego3479d ago

Joeorc, first let me applaud you for taking the time to research and provide links to support your thoughts. Since you put so much effort in, I have looked at each of the links. Well done.

I will say that I don't agree with you. What I was saying, and still stand by, is that I think the system is ugly. That's not to say that it isn't practical or useful. In fact, I would probably agree most with the idea of long sessions with the machine on a kickstand. I play games on my iPad where isn't on a stand and I'm just using touch, but if I had to try and use controllers while in that same position, it would be undesireable. I think Nintendo knows that as well, and like you said, are much more concerted with practicality in design rather than cosmetics in design.

I will, once again, say that I will buy the Switch on day one (if they have cloud saves) no matter what it looks like. Also, until any of us go hands on, it's hard to know just how good (or bad) the system looks and how convenient that it is. What we do know is that Nintendo has a track record of releasing very well made and functioning hardware, so until they prove otherwise, the Switch shouldn't be any different.

Thanks again or your feedback. We love to see the community get involved. Also, thanks for watching....and done worry, my many, many other issues with Switch will be discussed isn't he coming weeks! :)

-Chris

joeorc3479d ago

Thank you both for your great responses and I think Nintendo is growing it's Adoption of new network and really is embracing the concepts that Microsoft & Sony have invested into for a more unified network gaming structure ..well I have high hopes that it is.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio11d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing11d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9211d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit11d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing11d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9211d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Steam Controller (2026) review

Second time's the charm.

cl198312d ago (Edited 12d ago )

Seams like a nice controller

Reaper22_11d ago

Two analog sticks acrossvftom each other is a no go.When will everyone learn.

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Forefront VR Review - Battlefield Comes to VR — and it Actually Works | Terminal Gamer

TG writes: If you’ve ever wanted that chaotic, large-scale modern warfare feeling from Battlefield but in full VR immersion, Forefront delivers it better than anything else currently available on Quest.

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