I'm sure it was posted way earlier, but this got me so good
Regardless if it is true or meaningful, quality shit post
Man, this is funny as hell. Literally LOL'd here.
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Digital Foundry: Nintendo Switch CPU and GPU clock speeds revealed
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Man, this is funny as hell. Literally LOL'd here.
lwilliams3
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I said that it would have kept some support. Since it was failing, for example, EA dropped them altogether with no consequence.
Now for the Switch, they do seem to have modern game engine support. That is definitely a plus. We will see if devs will be able to easily port down to whatever level the system is, but Nintendo will have to make sure that the system has a good sales tractory to encourage publishers to give them a chance.
Head.spawn
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Any info on any modern game performance? I'm trying to find some on the net and coming up short.
Will the Thrill
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Wasn't there someone
on reddit saying the Switch was possibly gonna have 1 to 1.5TF performance? lol what a pipe dream.
Crazy person
Nope we don't, but it helps to keep the expectations at the lowest common denominator and be pleasantly surprised instead of the other way around. Although DQ on PS4 looked good to me, I didn't particularly think it looked like it ran well for what was demo'd so far. Could have been just the stream but the shimmering IQ and frame rate looked rough and that was on the PS4.
GankzyMcfly
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I get that, I just wish everyone could see it. This was never going to be PS4 that you could take on the go. Maybe the next iteration could be closer to a next gen( for lack of better term) console as a handheld as tech improves.
JB2448
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The specs are underwhelming for a home console, but I'm more excited about the Switch's prospects as a handheld.
The average consumer doesn't understand tech specs, so they're going to look at the price and software lineup. If the Switch isn't priced appropriately comparative to its specs, then it's going to struggle at launch.
What Nintendo can't do is repeat the same mistakes with the Wii U and 3DS launches, so I'm eager to see what they have in store.
The average consumer doesn't understand tech specs, so they're going to look at the price and software lineup. If the Switch isn't priced appropriately comparative to its specs, then it's going to struggle at launch.
What Nintendo can't do is repeat the same mistakes with the Wii U and 3DS launches, so I'm eager to see what they have in store.
krizalidzero
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I'm not that tech savvy, but it seems from the posters here that it would be very hard to do the things that Nvidia and Nintendo have claimed about being possible on the switch if these specs are correct. Like easily porting Thrid party AAA games over, Skyrim remastered, DQX1. Please correct me if I am wrong.
This debunks the Venturebeat article anyway. It was probably just a troll/clickbait article that happened to get one thing right.
Hydrargyrus
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Seems more Nintendo than expected
Kirye
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So you're saying that people aren't complaining that the console is nowhere near the PS4/X1 and they're not also saying they'll only buy this if it's 200$? There's a few posts in this very thread that prove you wrong, let alone all the other Switch threads.
Multiple rumor sources have confirmed it's region free.
Twenty7KVN
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I must be missing a meme here because i don't find this funny at all.I'm sure it was posted way earlier, but this got me so good
Regardless if it is true or meaningful, quality shit post
No change here, as far as I know. Still reported to be region-free.
Risk Breaker
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The problem is that "same power level" is a lot lower than it could be, looking at the Shield.
It had a tablet controller. I loved it. Playing WW in its entirety in bed was great.
Still, there's nothing great feature wise about the PS4, and it will most certainly be the king this gen.
krizalidzero
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Haven't played it in ages, but Digital Foundry played GameCube on it with great results.
It also streams games really well (from a computer in the same network or from the Nvidia service), but that doesn't say much I guess.
It is great hardware, but of course in terms of numbers it's much weaker than the PS4 or XB1, I just hope the rumors are wrong and the damn thing runs on Pascal - that's the only thing that matters, even if the specs in numbers seem low, Pascal does wonders
If this is all true, man, what a wasted opportunity for Nintendo. I really don't understand their hardware's utter lack of power. How do they expect to gain 3rd party support (which they so desperately need) when the machine is so far off the curve of even current gen? PS4 Pro and Scorpio only widen the gap.
I expect Nintendo's first part games will be great, as always, but they will fall short on 3rd party support, and yet again, the machine will end in utter failure with poor sales.
I expect Nintendo's first part games will be great, as always, but they will fall short on 3rd party support, and yet again, the machine will end in utter failure with poor sales.
ultrazilla
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I'm sorry you didn't get my sarcasm. Honest, not being an ass about it. It's about expectations vs. reality. It doesn't matter if I said Skynet powerful, HAL(2001 Space Odyssey) powerful or 10 PS4 Pros duct taped together powerful. Besides, how about calling out Digital Foundry for this video and to cite their sources? /shrugs shoulders
No offense mate. Seriously.
krizalidzero
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I like it too - I love my Wii U and bought it near release, but it is not compelling to most people who already own iPads and other things like that.
Didn't they choose this hardware platform so they could iterate over time? Hardware arms race is never something Nintendo was interested in after N64. They want all the people playing phone games on the subway to buy this. I'm sure it will be mid-line smart phone priced too.
Will they succeed? ¯_(ツ_/¯
Will they succeed? ¯_(ツ
_/¯sir_kevith
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After seeing both Xbox and PS platforms both release a more powerful iteration within a single generation it's hard for me to care about specs or consider them a dealbreaker anymore. This is weird times for me as a gamer. I'm going to buy a Switch because it looks like something I'll actually have time to play and should hopefully bare the fruits of a focused Nintendo. Additionally it uses cartridges which means all the good games should hold their value. Not too much risk is involved.
Wii U is definitely more powerful than the PS3.
The meme is that the "retarded" creature is normally a dog.
The Switch kinda looks like a dog. Not kinda, it does. Like a retarded dog with eyes all over the place (just like the original meme comic).
And, the low clock frequency means it's "less smart" than it's counterparts (put VERY bluntly, to make the joke work).
Kudo
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Robert at Zeboyd Games
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The GPU downclocking reaction is hilarious. What did you think developers were going to do - make a separate "Ultra 720p" mode with lots of extra effects for their games when undocked? Of course, not. They're going to make a 1080p game (or whatever) and just have the system automatically downscale it in portable mode to fit the 720p screen. By downclocking the GPU, they improve battery, reduce heating, and don't lose any relative power since outputting at 720p requires much less power than 1080p.
The Switch is a Wii U Pro with a better gamepad that's actually portable and doesn't need to stay within range. Alternatively, it's a Vita 2 with a much better built-in PSTV.
The Switch is a Wii U Pro with a better gamepad that's actually portable and doesn't need to stay within range. Alternatively, it's a Vita 2 with a much better built-in PSTV.
True but the gap between PS3/360 and Wii U is a lot smaller than Xbo/PS4 and Switch.
icecold1983
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4xA57 cores at half the speed they are in the android shield tv? is that the current expectation? that puts it WELL behind even apples A8
Good strategy to follow up such successful products.
Also everyone knew it would downclock when portable but it's already downlocked when docked.
I think it relates to the fact that specs cause some people to judge the worth of things. This case being an unreleased console with no specs confirmed to be legit.
krizalidzero
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Normal Skyrim should run pretty well on a Tegra X1, but the remaster wouldn't, certainly. Do we know which version of Skyrim the Switch will run? We don't, unfortunately. Hell, even if shown, the game hasn't even been confirmed yet - that said, Todd Howard loved the damned thing.
As for DQX1, we can't assume the Switch version will be the same as the PS4 version - it might be an HD version of the 3DS version or a third Switch exclusive version, who knows?
I just hope it'll be more comfortable to use than it looks. If I have to buy a pro controller to have comfortable controls, then it adds another $50, which could only be acceptable to me if the device itself is $199.
On the tech side: at $199 these specs would be fine to me. Nintendo games look fine on a Wii U and will look even better on this in docked mode. It's just funny to read all speculation and supposed 'leaks' of the past months that were way too optimistic imo.
EventHorizon
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The key point about this discussion is that it isn't really about specs, it's about third party support. If the specs are too low then third parties won't bother porting XB1/PS4 games over to the Switch. That leaves the Switch as a secondary Nintendo only console. There are plenty of people who would buy such a console, but it's far fewer than the number of people who would buy a Switch that could play the Witcher 3 on the go.
If you multiply two negatives you get a positive
krizalidzero
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You don't have to play with the tablet in your hands, and the built in controller looks fine to me.
ultrazilla
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I don't have it in front of me but I'm pretty sure it was mentioned the Switch was getting the remaster of Skyrim
DrROBschiz
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What about whn plugged into AC in portable mode
sir_bumble_bee
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Rewatch the Switch reveal trailer, it's most definitely the Special Edition.
chillybright
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Wii got ton of support from publishers which were still interested in releasing SD games or family friendly games.
The main platform which shared multiplatform games with Wii was actually PS2 but eventually the console was so successful that publishers began making exclusive Wii version of multiplatform games available on PS3/Xbox 360/PC.
CrustyBritches
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The majority of Shield TV games have inferior performance to the Xbox 360. The exception if I remember was DOOM BFG.
I don't think it's unreasonable to assume this is not getting any substantial 3rd-party support.
I don't think it's unreasonable to assume this is not getting any substantial 3rd-party support.
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