Comments on: News: Introducing Nintendo Switch, nee Nintendo NX

By: Bill Loguidice

Bill Loguidice — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:06:59 +0000

In terms of pricing, my guesses are a basic model with the just main unit for $250, and a Deluxe with dock and one controller for $300. I’ve seen lower and higher figures. I’d believe $50 higher on both over $50 lower on both.

By: Bill Loguidice

Bill Loguidice — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:06:43 +0000

In reply to rowdyrob3d. I agree. I don't think it's really necessary anymore outside of Japan to push a portable system, which is why this hybrid approach makes a lot of sense. If people want pure portable, they'll simply use a tablet or smartphone, and especially the latter.

By: rowdyrob3d

rowdyrob3d — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:41:42 +0000

I’m in agreement with you, Bill. I was skeptical about the Wii-U, which seemed gimmicky at the time (and I think it’s lack of success has affirmed this). However, this “Switch” thingie seems pretty practical and revolutionary.

I really hope Nintendo got it right this time, because the console gaming world would be a lesser place without a scrappy competitor that thinks outside of the box! Maybe I’m too old, though, because I don’t consider “portability” to be a big concern for Americans, who are content to just sit on the couch and play games, rather than take their tablet-sized console around with them.