More insight into Switch’s manufacturing cost and hardware
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 105 Comments
This week, some news made the rounds about Switch’s estimated manufacturing cost. Japanese teardown firm Fomalhaut published an article on Nikkei Technology that not only goes over pricing, but the internal hardware of the system as well.
What we didn’t know previously is that the tablet and dock cost is about $167. On top of that are the two Joy-Con, which are roughly $90. That’s where the $257 total came from.
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[Let’s Talk] Future feature additions on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 36 Comments
Switch’s launch took place just over a month ago. With that in mind, I thought it might be interesting to have a discussion about features we’d like to see added in the future.
Switch definitely isn’t a static system. Heck, no console is these days. Companies always update their platforms with firmware updates throughout the years.
Switch’s OS is incredibly slick and fast, but it’d be tough to say that it isn’t lacking a bit in terms of features. If there’s one thing I’ve seen, it’s that users want the ability to manage saves and transfer them. With Switch already supporting some browser functionality – such as when you connect to certain hotspots – a dedicated internet browser wouldn’t hurt. You’ll also always have some Switch owners who’d like to be able to watch video content on the likes of Netflix.
Those are just a few random ideas. What features do you hope to see implemented in Switch in the future? Share your thoughts with us below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – April 2017
The Jackbox Party Pack 3 also hitting the North American Switch eShop next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 8 Comments
The Jackbox Party Pack 3 was previously confirmed to release on the European Switch eShop on April 13. We can now say the same about North America as well. Nintendo’s website updated with a listing for the game, containing the April 13 date.
The page comes with this overview:
“The threequel to the party game phenomenon features FIVE new sense-shattering games!
The say-anything sequel Quiplash 2 (3-8 players). Play all new questions or make your own!
The deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party (1-8 players). Match wits with a trivia-obsessed killer.
The surprising survey game Guesspionage (2-8 players). Guess the results to silly survey questions.
The t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O. (3-8 players). Battle your custom t-shirts to the death!
The sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It (3-6 players). One of your friends has something to hide.
Play using your phones, tablets, or computers. No extra controllers needed!All games support up to 10,000 audience members playing along!
Plus tons of NEW features just for streamers! It’s a digital box full of actual fun!”
The Jackbox Party Pack 3 will cost $24.99 on Switch.
Another 21 minutes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe battle mode footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
YouTuber tyraphine has uploaded another 21 minutes of footage from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s new battle mode. Have a look at the video below.
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Pre-order Cave Story+ at GameStop, get a PVC keychain
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Cave Story+ can be pre-ordered at GameStop. If you reserve a copy at the retailer, you’ll be entitled to a free PVC keychain.
Customers will be provided with one of three keychains at random. Quote, Curly, and Balrog are the options.
You can pre-order Cave Story+ at GameStop here.
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NES game Mystery World Dizzy finally releases after more than two decades
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Mystery World Dizzy was initially planned to hit the NES in 1993 as a port of the arcade game Fantasy World Dizzy. More than two decades later, it has finally been released in celebration of the character’s 30th birthday. You can play it in your browser right here. A Kickstarter campaign will also be taking place soon to offer an NES cartridge version.
Adding on to that, the National Videogame Arcade in Britain also has a new exhibition in place featuring organization sketches, design documents, and a recreation of the team’s original work studio. And if you want even more than that, you can pick up the book Let’s Go Dizzy: The Story of The Oliver Twins with commentary from Philip and Andrew Oliver.
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Syberia 3 may support Switch features like HD Rumble
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Wccftech caught up with Elliot Grassiano, VP game production at Microids, for a chat about Syberia 3. While the game is gearing up for its initial launch, a Switch version will follow later in the year.
When Syberia does come to Switch, it may incorporate Switch-specific features such as HD Rumble. Grassiano teased:
“We are working on a faithful port of Syberia 3, it was important for us to offer mobility to players, to allow them to embody Kate Walker wherever they want. We are thinking about a specific development on Nintendo Switch with new features, including HD Rumble support. We will use the best of this console to offer an unforgettable experience for players.”
Grassiano also spoke about Switch in general, stating:
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Amazon: Mario games discounted by $10, $20 off Skylanders Imaginators on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii | 2 Comments
Amazon is offering discounts on various games. A few Mario titles are $10 off, though a couple are limited to Prime members. The Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack on Switch has also been discounted by $20.
Overwatch director on challenges bringing the game to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 162 Comments
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan noted last month that Blizzard is open to bringing the shooter to Switch, though doing so would be “very challenging”. Express followed up with Kaplan and pushed further about the possibility of it happening.
Kaplan pointed to a couple of challenges in porting Overwatch to Switch. First, the team “would have to revisit performance”. A Switch version would also require Blizzard to support another platform with patches alongside the other systems. Kaplan did reiterate that Blizzard is “very open-minded about what platforms we could be on.”
He said:
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Mr. Shifty file size, screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Mr. Shifty is debuting on the North American Switch eShop next week. To download the game, you’ll nee 3.6GB of free space, according to a listing on the digital store.
Below are some screenshots included on the page:
Mr. Shifty launches on April 13.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
