Fredrik
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Yup, well deserved, the portability is what takes it up a notch for me, makes it so much easier to find time to play compared to the stationary consoles.
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Nintendo Switch is the fastest-selling Nintendo console in European history
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in NA only, btw – http://www.cnbc.com/2013/11/17/sony-sells-more-than-1-million-ps4-units-in-24-hours.html
launch in Europe was 2 weeks later. Plus Japan in Feb 2014.
Is it too early to bring up my prediction thread yet?
Seriously now I'm really surprised by this, and if it will keep it that way, 90% of Gaf are gonna eat huge crows.
GAF always eats crow, lol. Check out the Wii topics before launch, the 3DS, the PSP...we like to think we know it all, though.
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Sounds promising, will be interesting to follow this console going forward. I am looking forward to grabbing one and Zelda sometime in April when I'm done with this whole move to a new apartment thingy
JonnyDBrit
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https://twitter.com/ZhugeEX/status/839136737624469504
Edit:
Blue is the 1st week, red is the 4 weeks after (except XBO which includes 5 weeks)
https://twitter.com/oscarlemaire/status/839139702817054721
Here.
Finland | Verkkokauppa.com | Switch Grey (available) | 379,90
Insane price here, traditionally Finland is mostly Sonyland.
In regards to price I think this flew under the radar. http://www.vrroom.buzz/vr-news/business/nintendo-kimishima-switchs-price-vr
Kimishima told Asahi Shimbun that Nintendo are currently looking at reducing costs.
Kimishima told Asahi Shimbun that Nintendo are currently looking at reducing costs.
Im_not_that_talented
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Obliterator
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Switch is off to an excellent start. It's going to be very interesting to watch legs over the next few weeks / months to get an idea of how the hardware is really being viewed but I definitely feel safe saying this isn't the next Wii U for Nintendo.
Splatoon 2 in Summer is genius.
Splatoon 2 in Summer is genius.
Ammogeddon
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Good for them. I helped towards that too.
I haven't owned a Nintendo since GameCube and haven't owned two consoles at the same time since last gen (PS3/360).
As well as Nintendo's stellar IP they have produced something different enough for me to justify owning two consoles again.
I haven't owned a Nintendo since GameCube and haven't owned two consoles at the same time since last gen (PS3/360).
As well as Nintendo's stellar IP they have produced something different enough for me to justify owning two consoles again.
Good news for Nintendo, and much needed too. This thing needs to carry on both the 3DS and Wii U's legacy, they can't afford to have another Wii U situation. Now they need to keep up the momentum. They need to come out big at E3 with lots of first party content. Last year with Zelda only was okay... because we all knew the Wii U was dead anyway. With Switch, they need hype, and need to strike whilst the iron is hot, like they did with that Fire Emblem Direct.
As for myself, I'll be picking one up whenever it gets a price cut. I can't justify £280, but £250 w/ Zelda, Mario or Fire Emblem and I'm in.
As for myself, I'll be picking one up whenever it gets a price cut. I can't justify £280, but £250 w/ Zelda, Mario or Fire Emblem and I'm in.
cowden_harley
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Patiently waiting on my amazon order giving an eta.
MilkyJoe
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Except its not 280 when you buy the controller and a game. It's not exceptional value. Hdmi out is not a new thing.
Exceptional value would have been a second sku, about the size of the dock, pro controller and <150 penciled on the price tag, for those that are not into the handheld market it's just Kinetic bundled in again.
it comes with a controller (even 2, for many games)
MilkyJoe
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Add the word "sensible" in there, if you like.
ethomaz
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If you want a bit more data...
Wii shipped 800k for Others in 2006 (about 6 weeks).
Others means not Japan and The Americas for Nintendo... so it includes Australia for example.
Wii shipped 800k for Others in 2006 (about 6 weeks).
Others means not Japan and The Americas for Nintendo... so it includes Australia for example.
It's good that Switch is doing well, but it's even better that this Zelda is getting the sales it deserves. What an incredible game. It really is the fresh breath of air the franchise needed. Fact that the game is absolutely huge and will take a while to beat, helps as well.
Stormhammer
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"wii'll get u tuu switch"
I also think it is Europe and retailers having better distribution and selling ability. Every single 'new console' has been the fastest selling recently aka PS4, Wii etc. This isn't the days of the early 90's anymore. I think going forward you will see whatever next console Sony and Nintendo have will also be fastest selling as the industry keeps growing there. Not to discredit the Switch. There is genuine hype for it.
Great for them but it's all about momentum and honestly with the upcoming lineup I don't think this is going to last.
Pretty much all Nintendo consoles have good launches, even Wii U had a good launch, with Switch they were helped by having a great game like Zelda available day one. But the actual test is yet to begin.
Personally I will consider to buy the Switch this Christmas if Mario is not delayed, more ''meaningful'' games are announced for the future and the price is cut.
Pretty much all Nintendo consoles have good launches, even Wii U had a good launch, with Switch they were helped by having a great game like Zelda available day one. But the actual test is yet to begin.
Personally I will consider to buy the Switch this Christmas if Mario is not delayed, more ''meaningful'' games are announced for the future and the price is cut.
grim-tales
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That's some very impressive numbers for Switch, holy crap.
A great start, but it remains to be seen if it can keep that up though.
A great start, but it remains to be seen if it can keep that up though.
Despite being a slightly enhanced version, Mario Kart is a massively popular franchise that Nintendo is trying to leverage to keep momentum going.
Irrelevant to GAF hype, I think it might accomplish their mission.
They have already started their marketing campaign for Mario Kart and Arms.
I assume it's
April - Mario Kart
June - Arms
July - Splatoon 2
September - Smash Bros
October- Pokémon Stars
November - Mario Odyssey
These are the games that will be marketed the most. Of course there will be other games like Fire Emblem Warriors.
Ok, thanks for the info.
I misremember and I got the info 3 to 6 months later I guess.
The Artisan
Member
good shit. i think i saw another thread about switch having a great holiday. i think some of the hype may have dwindled by then but nonetheless, yes nintendo may crush this holiday
Sora the Cat
Member
Oh man, if pokemon stars is real the Switch lineup will be just amazing.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
Let's see what happens when the hype dies down. I was surprised they didn't supply constrain like usually and I ordered one here in Norway on the Monday before launch and got one and Zelda no issues.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Imagine if they made a new Metroid that would rival or even surpass Metroid Prime ( like Zelda: BotW has done in comparison to Ocarina of Time )...
Metroid is not a popular franchise
Confused Cheeseburger
Member
I'm on the bus without my switch and it hurts that I can't play Zelda right now.
It's a pretty clear strategy through July. Put Arms between your two known quantities that are definitely going to drive sales and hope for the best (I'm guessing it'll do pretty well, but we'll see).
I don't want to speculate on unannounced games but if either of those do hit in that time frame, that'll bring through the holidays which Mario is going to sweep up pretty handily
LordOcidax
Member
Holy Sh... Switch sales are going to be insane this Christmas. Congrats to Nintendo, also the word of mouth with this thing is going to be great too.
if this is turns out to be what happens, people are gonna lose it for a Switch this Christmas
Source?
I agree with you that what really matter is the performance in the mid-term more than the launch days.
However there is a big difference between WiiU and Switch launch sales, at least in UK and France (less so in Japan which is the other Country we have sell-through).
France
Switch: 105K
WiiU: 45K
UK
Switch: 80K
WiiU: 40K
Japan:
Switch: 331K
WiiU: 309K
Omnistalgic
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Take your time...Study shows most stressful situations in life
- Divorce
- Moving
- Funerals
Sammy Samusu
Member
Looks like Sony's strategy didn't work. Oops.
Good for Nintendo, but too bad the Switch will lose momentum, it has no games for the next months and it will only get some hot stuff later this year (watch everything be delayed).
Nintendo is their own worst enemy.
Good for Nintendo, but too bad the Switch will lose momentum, it has no games for the next months and it will only get some hot stuff later this year (watch everything be delayed).
Nintendo is their own worst enemy.