Springfoot
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Ninty's had launch hardware shortages since the Wii. Being sold out at launch isn't a sufficient indicator that it's going to be a huge success.
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The Switch sells out in minutes in Japan
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Ninty's had launch hardware shortages since the Wii. Being sold out at launch isn't a sufficient indicator that it's going to be a huge success.
Welp, I guess we should stop having threads like this since it's obvious none of it matters. I guess people just like to talk about stuff....
I'd assume that's in reference to the high mobility of the average JP citizen. They don't really sit at home a lot like in the US and elsewhere. YMMV of course.
Thought you meant biggest stores as in franchise(This list) But if they are not soldout online, they probably arent in stores either.It would help if the OP put one of my posts in the original post instead of memes........
Good list, and Amazon is sold out, of course. Should've specified I meant retail stores in my post btw. I guess Yodobashi Akiba and Shinjuku are the biggest stores that would probably attract the biggest crowds, so if those aren't sold out, then everywhere is probably also still safe (though those two branches would of course also be given larger quantities so it doesn't rule anything out).
It doesn't mean that its not going to be a success either, it just means its too early
AlexFlame116
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Man some of you guys really want this thing to fail huh?
Astral Dog
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Specially when the op is filled with strange assumptions and misconceptions, a nintendo system selling at launch doesn't mean the japanese market is going to buy in droves, at least not yet.
I don't think pointing out the ridiculousness of "man switch is gonna dominate Japan and destroy everything!" based on a faulty news source already debunked has anything to do with wanting to see Switch fail.
People are way too overly defensive and have been since the reveal. The fact of the matter is, these numbers dont tell any story besides who wants to be in line first for the device
Yes, lets salivate over the sparse op instead actually looking at some facts!
Indeed, but the Switch doesnt look like a great option in that department compared to smartphones and more affordable game devices.
I would hope , if anywhere, Japan would be hyped. I am going to need everyone to buy this and ask for Metroid, please Nintendo kill the 3Ds and switch the branding to the handheld you can play on a big screen not the console you can take on the go. It is not looking good so far, I bought one and I am not even hyped hahaha
Some Nobody
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Well. Couple things:
1.) Anyone calling her "Queen" Hillary was a joke. There was only ever one real candidate and we kicked him out too early. >_<
2.) She DID "slay". Not her fault (or ours) that the Presidential Election is run like NO other democratic election process on the planet, including
And yeah, I don't "want" the Switch to fail. Far from it--much like most, I want it to succeed as its the place where many Japanese games are going to end up making their home for the next 4-5 years. But I can't GET that if Nintendo's making decisions like they run shit instead of being a company that's been getting its teeth kicked in on the console market for the last four years. I mean, we make jokes about the XB1 failing because everyone just kinda considers it picking on the Wii U at this point--that's how bad it is.
So yeah. Right now there's no reason to be hype for Nintendo--because they're not doing anything that hasn't been done yet. If Nintendo were to sell out completely, then add another million or so to the shipment for launch and sell out again? Well now we'd be talking.
Tricky I Shadow
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Chill out dude
or maybe you're actually chill but your avatar makes you seem upset by default
tell your avatar to chill out dude
I'm a girl
That doesn't indicate the Switch not selling fine upon release or picking up as more preorders become available. Its the first day
SinCityAssassin
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Whether or not that's true, the system's form factor is absolutely aimed at the lifestyle many JP people live.
Both of those are in the morning?
Quick search: http://www.4gamer.net/games/990/G999026/20170121001/
I'd just like to know where the article in the op is getting these 'details'. If the largest store had 50 people waiting two hours before opening, than waiting 24 hours or even the whole night seems pointless. It was like 2-3 degrees. too.
AlexFlame116
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Ok sorry for not agreeing with you guys.
It would be nice to be hopeful once in a while though. Not everything has to be doom and gloom or "wait and see".
It would be nice to be hopeful once in a while though. Not everything has to be doom and gloom or "wait and see".
One Eyed Willy
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This is good news, because if it garners more support and more games then I'm more likely to buy one next year or so.
ScientificPizza
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People look at the NES classic and assume that's how they're going to handle the Switch for whatever reason
Hitlersaurus Christ
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Anyone in Japan know a good place to preorder now that Yodobashi's supposedly sold out?
Yeah. Just the way it is.
Supposedly it's still available everywhere as long as it's retail. Go to Geo if you don't want to pay up front.
Edit: I don't get what all these "negative nancies" posters are on about? Nobody here is saying they want to see the Switch fail.
Correcting misleading information /=/ hating or being negative
And the wii u was great because Japanese houses are so miniature that some dont have tvs.
I'm not addressing how successful or not the thing's gonna be though.
splatoon will have japan set for awhile. assuming it does make the launch window
CrimsonSquall
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That is their business plan afterall
lol
Have you read the thread? Or any others about the Switch? They are riddled with posts of people saying pointless crap, saying things like "Lmao means nothing" and every which version of that. There are clearly a number of people who want it to fail, and it's just ridiculously childish.
MadJackChurchill
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Ten people were queued outside my local Geo. This thing is gonna make waves.
Clearly Nintendo being Nintendo.
I think Nintendo is thinking more long term. Get a couple of good years and build a modest install base then they can come in with powered dock mid gen and offer stronger living room console experience (maybe even VR) while the owners still have a decent handheld with original Switch. Nintendo needs to rebuild itself and one console isn't going to do it .
Okay
Dark Cloud
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Not sure how to take this? Are you trying to imply something about Japanese people?
Seems there are no online pre-orders anymore. But people who still need one:
1. try calling local stores. Some seem to still have them.
2. If you live in a big city they might be sold out but try a store in the suburbs, they might have gotten a similar number of pre-orders even though they are in a smaller town. Giving you a better chance.
3. And MyNintendo store will have some on Monday.
Good luck everyone!
1. try calling local stores. Some seem to still have them.
2. If you live in a big city they might be sold out but try a store in the suburbs, they might have gotten a similar number of pre-orders even though they are in a smaller town. Giving you a better chance.
3. And MyNintendo store will have some on Monday.
Good luck everyone!
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