Official Nintendo Switch Discussion Thread

[Boo_Destroyer]

By the way, what could scanning the Callie amiibo do for Splatoon 2? Beat story mode instantly without even playing it?

 

[mario123007]

By the way, what could scanning the Callie amiibo do for Splatoon 2? Beat story mode instantly without even playing it?

I am pretty sure we will get details on how amiibos work in Splatoon 2 at E3. Probably just like the original where you can get more weapons and gears.
I demand for a new Marie amiibo though.

 

[Windstar]

I am pretty sure we will get details on how amiibos work in Splatoon 2 at E3. Probably just like the original where you can get more weapons and gears.
I demand for a new Marie amiibo though.

You have good tastes.

 

[mario123007]

You have good tastes.

And I will guarantee you that it will sell like hotcakes. In Japan at least.
I also want to inform that I got Switch four days ago. No problems whatsoever, only some minor defects like the right Joy Con feels slightly flimsy, so are the triggers compare to the left Joy Con. Does anyone have this minor issue?

 

[Aurane]

Ho hum. mario123007 I saw that necro-like in my alerts. Liking a post I made eight months ago.

 

[mario123007]

Ho hum. mario123007 I saw that necro-like in my alerts. Liking a post I made eight months ago.

Yeah... I was just surfing this thread's old posts back when we all speculating how well the Switch is going to sell. Also discussing what kind of flaws it will make.
With how well Switch is selling, this thread went dead and silence for some reason...

 

[N3ON]

Q2 Update Go:

2nd Quarter Results link: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/171030e.pdf

Switch hardware forecast increased to 14M units from 10M originally.

Switch software forecast increased to 50M units from 35M originally.

Hardware sales units: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html

Top selling software units: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html

Net Sales: ¥374,041 million (~$3.29 billion), 173.4% increase YoY

Operating Income: ¥39,961 million (~$351 million)

Profit: ¥51,503 million (~$453 million)

Splatoon 2 did 3.61M units for the quarter.


Nintendo Switch
Hardware: 2.93 million for the quarter/ 4.89 million FYTD /7.63 million LTD
Software: 13.98 million for the quarter/ 22.02 FYTD/27.58 million LTD (Only counts Digital software that has a retail version)

3DS
Hardware: 1.91 million for the quarter/ 2.86 FYTD/68.98 million LTD
Software: 7.97 million for the quarter/ 13.82 FYTD/343.07 million LTD


Switch Hardware shipments WW:
Japan - 1.95 million LTD
The Americas - 3.11 million LTD
Other - 2.56 million LTD

Switch Hardware shipments WW LTD by %:

Japan - 25.6%
The Americas - 40.8%
Other - 33.6%

(Splatoon is a monster in Japan)

Nintendo CEO says there will be more ways to have fun with Switch, details to be announced next year

https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/924903180269260801
Can't wait! Makes it seem like we may be done with Directs until 2018, which I suppose is understandable.


Pretty encouraging results. If all goes as planned Switch will overtake Wii U's lifetimes sales in its first year on the market. :O

 

[mario123007]

Nintendo Switch
Hardware: 2.93 million for the quarter/ 4.89 million FYTD /7.63 million LTD
Software: 13.98 million for the quarter/ 22.02 FYTD/27.58 million LTD (Only counts Digital software that has a retail version)

In short... Nintendo Switch will likely top Wii U's lifetime sales within a year...

With that said... I think by looking at the past few post in this thread I don't know if I should sigh or laugh at some individuals who I will never call out its username that were for some reason being unfairly pessimistic on Nintendo Switch. It was understandable to some degree when it was initially almost exactly a year ago, with not only Youtube have both equal amount of positive and negative videos flowing around.
If anyone wants to label me as a Nintendo fanboy, or apologist, or white knighting Nintendo then again... a year ago you might be right but now you are just ignoring the numbers....
Let's not forget that pretty good video on why Switch will fail in 2018...
After the presentation there were ,for some reason,... even more people being disappointed and even stated that Nintendo is doomed...they should go third party etc... while the statement were absurd but I do acknowledge some of their reasons. I have shared a well constructed video having his own personal opinion on why he thinks and hope Nintendo Switch fail and go third party even though we know that's literally impossible.

To those imaginary Switch haters...
The Switch is a successful console RIGHT NOW no matter how hard you try to twist the numbers... and just my personal opinion but I think it's better for those to step out and admitting that they were wrong with some of their opinions regarding Nintendo Switch and said they were happy that they were wrong (Like Haedox's video), stay MIA, still nitpicking any small negativity about Switch isn't going to make you look good...

Let's now enjoy the past of these negative videos...

Spoiler: Check these out...

 

[N3ON]

Kinda says it all, doesn't it?

 

[mario123007]

Kinda says it all, doesn't it?

To put it simple...
Switch surpassed Wii U LIFETIME sales...
I care more about Xenoblade Chronicles 2 sakes, which is also insane. Over a million.
Does this make Xenoblade Chronicles 2 the fastest selling Xenoblade game ever? Or even the fastest selling Xeno game?

 

[DragonSniperNintendo]

The recent survey/poll for new characters in the next Smash Bros turned out pretty good. I got results from YouTube, Smashboards, and like 15 gaming groups on Facebook. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and participated in giving their opinions. Thus I am going to try and do different polls every now and then, it is fun to put all these answers together to see what the popular choices are. So here are the next two:

1. What FIVE Nintendo franchises do you want to see make a return on the Switch? A revival on Switch? The franchises have to at least not have shown up on Switch yet but I would prefer if the answers weren't any newer than early Wii U and 3DS (2011-2013).

2. What FIVE third party games do you want to see brought to Switch? Whether it be multiplats brought over or a new game we all have wants from third parties.

These two questions could be a good way to gauge what are the most wanted Nintendo franchises to bw brought back. And what third party games Nintendo fans want.

Thanks and appreciation to anyone that joins in with the vote.

 

[Wonks]

I have a random question--given the USB ports and the system update from a few months back, is it possible to use a PC controller on Switch?

Would the Switch recognize it as...sort of a pro controller?

 

[mario123007]

I have a random question--given the USB ports and the system update from a few months back, is it possible to use a PC controller on Switch?

Would the Switch recognize it as...sort of a pro controller?

With right controller software you can use Switch Pro controller via Bluetooth.

Pro Controller also works natively on Steam as well.

 

[Wonks]

With right controller software you can use Switch Pro controller via Bluetooth.

Pro Controller also works natively on Steam as well.

Thank you. Conversely, could you use a usb-connected controller to play on a PC controller on Switch?

 

[mario123007]

Thank you. Conversely, could you use a usb-connected controller to play on a PC controller on Switch?

Not sure about that I don't think you can... I mean the non licensed ones...

 

[Lotuz]

Is there any consensus on what lan adapter works best for the switch? I heard download/upload speed aren't that important for online play, so i'm only looking for a good ping.

 

[mario123007]

Is there any consensus on what lan adapter works best for the switch? I heard download/upload speed aren't that important for online play, so i'm only looking for a good ping.

Just go and get the official one... that's the safest.