Why write an article about the power of the Switch when Nintendo has said nothing whatsoever about the specs? Waste of time and effort.
I've been a huge critic of the Wii U since before it launched, but I have to agree with you. The Switch looks like it might be a good option for portable gaming, which I really enjoy (although I skipped the 3DS due to the crappy gimmicks and poor specs).
The big question about the Switch is, will Nintendo actually put some solid technology into it, or just shoot for the cheapest possible specs and features, like they usually do. What will be the screen type/quality/res...
Totally agree with this article. Both the 3DS and Wii U are crappy technology with poor gimmicks cobbled in, both should be permanently retired and bargain binned. Nintendo needs to put more effort into their console design, because for many years, they've completely dropped the ball in that area.
And this is why I'll wait for a deep discount for the PS4 version after reading many reviews like this one. There was no need to set the difficulty level so high, it really detracts from the gameplay.
... with a 720p screen? That should be interesting.
"Nintendo considers themselves separate from the others offering a different gaming experience"
It doesn't matter what Nintendo considers themselves, in reality they certainly are competing with other gaming systems. Look no further than the failure of the Wii U for proof.
Except it won't be printing much money before it hits the bargain bins not long after launch.
Here are 5 reasons why the Switch doesn't "put Nintendo back in the console game":
1) No mention of CPU and GPU
2) No mention of internal storage and RAM
3) No mention of screen size/resolution/quality
4) No mention of battery life
5) No mention of price or launch games
In other words, Nintendo has given virtually no information about the Switch, so it's really hard to consider them "back in t...
They really don't seem to understand the concept of marketing at all. Terrible "reveal".
How does it "deserve my attention" when Nintendo is afraid to give any details about it? No specs, no features, nothing.
Nintendo really needs to fire their entire marketing staff, they clearly have no idea what they are doing (and haven't for a very long time).
Too bad the "Scorpio" doesn't even exist yet, it's nothing more than a fantasy on paper that Microsoft put out there to try to minimize the success of the Pro. I'll take a real console with real games (PS4 Pro) over a phony one that doesn't exist, any day.
All those "would have been nice" features would have killed the Switch on Day One, and added very little to the gaming experience (while adding a lot to the cost of the system). In fact, those features would have degraded the experience, rather than enhancing it. The dual screen features of both the DS and 3DS were nothing more than gimmicks that distracted from gameplay, and the 3D gimmick on the 3DS was a joke that most people didn't even care about. While I am still skeptical...
Unfortunately, knowing Nintendo's past history with gaming hardware, they will probably cheap out on many of the specs for the Switch. This is a huge part of Nintendo's problems for many years, they aim to make the cheapest possible hardware, with fairly weak specs and missing features, to maximize profits.
So for example, expect a relatively poor battery, cheap screen, small amount of internal storage and RAM, etc. It certainly would be nice if they actually put s...
Because the 3DS is ancient, gimmicky, low-spec hardware that is long overdue to be retired. And the "New 3DS" (terrible name) was released just to scam loyal Nintendo fans into buying yet another version of the handheld.
Or more likely, it's going to switch Nintendo into a software-only company once it bombs out.
The 3DS is dying out, with very poor old technology and terrible specs. Of course the NX will replace it.
Agreed, although Nintendo is pretty cheap and doesn't like to spend money, they prefer to just leave it in the bank and brag about it. So I doubt they are paying much money for these clickbait marketing articles.
The article comes across as the excited ramblings of a diehard fanboy, pretty embarrassing.
Long time no see. Where have you been friend? I was worried that something had happened to you. But I know life gets in the way sometimes.
"To get the fullest Playstation experience, we have to buy a new machine barely 3 years later?"
No, you don't. I have a regular PS4 with no immediate plans to buy a Pro. No one is forcing anyone else to upgrade to the Pro. It's just another option out there, which is a great thing for consumers.
It really was an embarrassing "reveal" for the Switch, yet another sign that Nintendo needs to fire their entire marketing team. They really have no clue.