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bigtakilla on 27 February 2017
Peh said:
vivster said:

Better mini disc than mini storage.

I can increase the mini storage up to 2TB. I can't do that with mini disc.

Tales of Symphonia was on two disks... Not really an issue. 



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Quodam_Diem on 27 February 2017

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Bajablo on 27 February 2017
vivster said:
Peh said:

I can increase the mini storage up to 2TB. I can't do that with mini disc.

To be fair, in the time the GC was released you did not need additional storage aside from a few kb of saves, which you were also able to have as much as you want. You could argue that GC should've had internal storage in the first place but where would we be if Nintendo consoles came with everything you need.

to be fair, you are just trolling all the time..



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VitaminZ on 27 February 2017

The perspective does matter. But so does context. Had this launched side by side with the PS4 and XB1, the Switch would be in a great position.

However, the PS4 and XB1 are both more powerful, have a huge library of games, have much more games coming, and cost less.

Hope the Switch does well so I can pick one up in a year or so, but I have my doubts.



maxleresistant on 27 February 2017

Answering you is going to be too much work Shadow980. I dont want to even go through the ordeal of having to delete those crazy amount of answers.

I m not paying 300 bucks for a portable WiiU with no third party support and a barebone first party support.

 

I don't even want to read your answer since I already know you ll say everything to justify what you believe. 

 

I don't think this console is worth 300, I dont care if you beliece otherwise. Getting tired of this debate anyway.



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Rocketjay8 on 27 February 2017
maxleresistant said:

Answering you is going to be too much work Shadow980. I dont want to even go through the ordeal of having to delete those crazy amount of answers.

I m not paying 300 bucks for a portable WiiU with no third party support and a barebone first party support.

 

I don't even want to read your answer since I already know you ll say everything to justify what you believe. 

 

I don't think this console is worth 300, I dont care if you beliece otherwise. Getting tired of this debate anyway.

Lack of games?

1-2-Switch

Arms

Untitled 'BlazBlue' Game

Disgaea 5 Complete

Dragon Quest XI

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

FIFA 18

Graceful Explosion Machine

Human Resource Machine

Just Dance 2017

Lego City Undercover

Minecraft: Story Mode - Complete Adventure

NBA 2K18

Project Octopath Traveler

Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition

Riverside

Seasons of Heaven

Skylanders: Imaginators

Sonic Mania

State of Mind

Untitled 'Story of Seasons' Game

Syberia 3

Ultra Street Fighter II: Final Challengers

Xenoblade Chronicles 2  

Nobunaga's Ambition Sphere of Influence

Little Inferno

Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition

Battle Princess Madelyn  

2 Fast 4 Gnomz

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

Constructor HD 

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Quest Heroes I & II

Farming Simulator 18

Untitled 'Fire Emblem' Game

Has-Been Heroes

I Am Setsuna

Kingdom

Lego Worlds

Minecraft: Switch Edition

Untitled 'No More Heroes' Game

Project Sonic 2017

Redout

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII

Untitled 'Shin Megami Tensei' Game

Snake Pass

Splatoon 2

SteamWorld Project 2017

Super Bomberman R

Untitled 'Tales' Game

The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup

Yooka-Laylee  

Fox n Forest

New Frontier Days Founding Pionee

Yoku's Island Express

Celeste

 

Arcade Archives

Bit Boy! Arcade Deluxe

Cube Life: Island Survival HD

Dragon Quest X

Dungeon of Zaar

Fast RMX

Fire Emblem Warriors

Hollow Knight

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

The Legend of Zelda:                          Breath of the Wild

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

Puyo Puyo Tetris

Rime

The Sacred Hero

Shovel Knight

Snipperclips

Stardew Valley

Steep

Super Mario Odyssey

TumbleSeed

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Zombie Vikings 

  World of Goo

Earthlock Festival of Magic

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Troll and I

source: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=225795&page=1



palou on 27 February 2017
vivster said:

So the Gamecube was cheaper AND had competitive hardware. So Switch is a step down from the Gamecube. Really puts things into perspective.

The Gamecube also notably had no additional features. While it's arguable if it was worth it, being able to take the system on the go does have a value (HD rumble being more questionable).



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palou on 27 February 2017
vivster said:

So the Gamecube was cheaper AND had competitive hardware. So Switch is a step down from the Gamecube. Really puts things into perspective.

Comparing it to the Vita, it's a generation's worth of progress and competitively priced.



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NintendoPie on 27 February 2017
maxleresistant said:

I don't think this console is worth 300, I dont care if you beliece otherwise. Getting tired of this debate anyway.

Why did you enter this thread then? Curiosity? Okay, I accept. Why did you post then? Boredom? Alright. Why did you bother replying a second time? Insanity? If you truly believe that the Switch is just a portable Wii U (it's not) and that it's too expensive, then fine. But don't try to chalk up arguments telling you the contrary as only supporting their "stance" when you clearly have already told yourself what to believe.



Nymeria on 27 February 2017
irstupid said:
I always hate "inflation" arguments.

$300 today still feels like a lot of money, just as it did 10 years ago to me. And I made a lot, a lot less money back then. (less expenses sure, but still even accounting that, a lot less free spending money than I do now)

But you know, I suck it up and pay it. I know I will be buying at least 10+ games and it will be worth it. Same reason though, I don't have a PS4 though. Could I afford one? Yes, but I don't see 10+ games out or coming out that I want. Only a few, and a few is not worth the $300+ sticker price to me. Only got a One S for the 4k player.

Inflation arguments tend to rely on two factors.

1. Wages keeping pace with inflation
2. Essential costs also remaining steady with inflation

Consoles are a tricky value proposition because they are a technology and also entertainment.  Technology has consistently decreased in price as advancements occur, but entertainment is ambiguous to define as value.

I think Nintendo did fine by launching at $300 given friend I know has scoured everywhere and expects to have to wait months to get one.  I do expect a pric edrop within first 18 months to least $250 though.