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burninmylight on 30 October 2017

I just think he's talking about more games. Nothing wrong with that.



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Nuvendil on 30 October 2017
Soundwave said:
Nautilus said:

Nah, not happening.They are certainly experementing with VR, and that probably includes the Switch, but they are that:experiments.They are learning stuff for the next generation.

What I think he means here is that the Switch will be getting new types of acessories, like the one in the reveal trailer in which they use to hold the Switch in the car.

I think you will see it on the current Switch. Nintendo is developing for VR either way, I believe it's already being used in their Universal theme park attractions that they are designing. But it being in the Switch OS itself is pretty much a smoking gun. 

The Switch only has the juice needed to play Gear VR level games.  And the device is too large and heavy to serve as the headset screen and system.  And the screen resolution and pixel density are too low.  

As for Nintendo's patent, they wanted to lock that down 1) for a future Switch that can do it and 2) to create a wall to keep out the cheapo shovel ware companies currentky cranking out numerous knock off Gear VRs.  

Odds are Kimishima is referring to new games, maybe some new accessories.



Peh on 30 October 2017

Virtual Console!!! GIVE IT TO ME!! NOW!
Maybe a new Mario Party is on the way.



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Nautilus on 30 October 2017
Soundwave said:
Nautilus said:

Nah, not happening.They are certainly experementing with VR, and that probably includes the Switch, but they are that:experiments.They are learning stuff for the next generation.

What I think he means here is that the Switch will be getting new types of acessories, like the one in the reveal trailer in which they use to hold the Switch in the car.

I think you will see it on the current Switch. Nintendo is developing for VR either way, I believe it's already being used in their Universal theme park attractions that they are designing. But it being in the Switch OS itself is pretty much a smoking gun. 

Nintendo is already doing games on VR.There is a Mario Kart game on VR for arcades in japan for example.

But the real problem is that the Switch dosent have the horsepower to make VR an enjoyable experience, and thats why they wont release it this gen.They wont release a half backed idea, specially in the middle of the Switch lifecycle with the success they are having.They dont want nor need a negative press around their devices.

As for the theme parks?Sure.And its actually a great idea.Would be awesome to try that out!



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Slarvax on 30 October 2017
Flilix said:
I'm thinking about apps like Youtube and Netflix. With 'more ways to have fun' he might be talking about non-gaming stuff.

Will I be able to do my taxes on the Switch?

But yeah, what you said is what I think too.



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freebs2 on 30 October 2017
Soundwave said:
Nautilus said:

Nah, not happening.They are certainly experementing with VR, and that probably includes the Switch, but they are that:experiments.They are learning stuff for the next generation.

What I think he means here is that the Switch will be getting new types of acessories, like the one in the reveal trailer in which they use to hold the Switch in the car.

I think you will see it on the current Switch. Nintendo is developing for VR either way, I believe it's already being used in their Universal theme park attractions that they are designing. But it being in the Switch OS itself is pretty much a smoking gun. 

I don't know if it's already feasible to market it at an accessible price, but there could be some points supporting your claim.

 

  • That Supplemental Computer Device patent sitting on their table, could be VR related. After all we know VR requires some horepower to run effectively.
  • Maybe even those rumors and patents regarding free form displays could in reality be related to a VR application.
  • Additional point is the design of joy-cons themselves. They're modular, detachable, they integrate motion controls capabilities and avanced rumble features. They could potentially be easily integrated in an "Oculus Touch-like" VR controller.
  • Lastly games, We know Nintendo is used to develop hardware and software hand-on-hand and Metrod Prime seems like a natural application for VR.

 



Miyamotoo on 30 October 2017
burninmylight said:
I just think he's talking about more games. Nothing wrong with that.

It doenst sound like he talks about games, "more ways to have fun with Switch" sound like some sort of addons not games.



greencactaur on 30 October 2017

I interpreted it as features like Netflix/hulu, Spotify, Internet browser, etc.



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Bajablo on 30 October 2017

Virtual console or apps are my guesses



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DélioPT on 30 October 2017
Flilix said:
I'm thinking about apps like Youtube and Netflix. With 'more ways to have fun' he might be talking about non-gaming stuff.

That's what i thought, aswell.