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3rd party developers have Wii 2 development kits and will show software at E3

"I (PGN) has learned that 3rd parties have received “Wii 2″ development kits and aim to reveal some of their work at E3. According to these different sources, Nintendo will also be showing their own goods off at E3 in a demo real that’s comparable to 'when GameCube was finally shown at SpaceWorld 2000'.

3rd party games might be playable if the standard of quality is met/game has enough content to be worth playing."

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Dart895190d ago (Edited 5190d ago )

Is there a thread where we go to ask u a ? or how does that work??

Wtf i'm down to 3 bubs??

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E3exponews5190d ago

There is link in that article itself where you post stuff.

darthv725190d ago

devs also had next gen xbox development kits.

AAACE55190d ago (Edited 5190d ago )

I'd still love it if their big announcement was that Nintendo and MS were making a console together!

Picture it... Mario, Zelda, Halo, Forza and Gears all on 1 console!

What leads me to hope for this...

-Nintendo rumored to be making a console similar in power with 360.

-MS testing a new disc format (possibly to see if the two architectures could work together, so you could still use the 360).

-Both companies haven't really showed the titles they have planned for the year.

-Also, the article about MS considering a rebranding of the Xbox name.

It would be the perfect fot for both companies! They each offer what the other is lacking!

fatstarr5190d ago

Nintendo winning e3 this year?
-Microsoft: dont see anything a repeat of last year
-Sony: NGP
-Nintendo: this

yup. new things excite the crowds.

nfourgtoday5189d ago

I wonder what would make the biggest news if each of the big three ALL had a new console at E3. What do you think?

fatstarr5189d ago

sony is busy with their portable system and have it set in their heads that ps3 will be around for 4 more years. and microsoft have some new disk which some think is the best thing since sliced bread.

thats how e3 is gonna go.

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Oldman1005190d ago

Give me 1080p60 for every game and a decent free online service and i'll throw my wallet at your feet nintendo.

fluffydelusions5190d ago (Edited 5190d ago )

I will just wait and see. Last Nintendo console I owned was SNES and a N64 briefly before I picked up the PS1. All the casual type games aren't really my cup of tea.

Theyellowflash305190d ago

Then don't buy the causal games. Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Star Fox, F zero, Kriby, Fire Emblem, Smash Bros, all all games made by nintendo for the core audience.

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X_GAMER_X5190d ago

Am looking forward to it. Bring out the next gen. I want new consoles. I have both 360 and ps3 and they are getting really old.

Console life cycle is 6 years and they should keep it that way. I just want the new smell of a new console.

fluffydelusions5190d ago

What looks old to you? I game on both PC and PS3 and yeah PC games look better but the difference isn't so much where it takes away from the gameplay and it's hardly like comparing PS3 to PS1 games.

X_GAMER_X5190d ago (Edited 5190d ago )

Difference isn't much? you must really have an old PC dude. :D

I have played every major IP. They all looks they same to me. Little color here and a little darker there and viola..New game

And whats old you say!?! Hmmm, lets start with what I said earlier.( they are 6 years old)

Everything about them screams old. When mobile phones and handled starts to almost catch on dosen't that say something to you? I can not have a cell phone for 2 years, I cant hold on to my TV for three years.

I want new look, new menu, New Technology .

But thats just me
Technology moves on. And so should you

AWBrawler5189d ago

idk, I had my last TV well over 4 years before igot my new HD one.

you're not really answering the question

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While Layoffs Hit the Industry, Nintendo Retains 98% of Staff Including 78 With Disabilities

TNS: Based on its most recent ESG data, Nintendo boasts a remarkably low staff turnover rate of just 1.9%, with virtually no reported layoffs.

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Jin_Sakai2d ago

Because Nintendo makes great games.

Yesyes1d 4h ago

It’s unreal that people are downvoting this when they consistently have the best scoring games on metacritic.

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rlow11d 23h ago

Well it doesn’t surprise me. As much money as they make and how they value their employees. It’s a great company in that regard.

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drivxr1d 20h ago

Well, when your games remain full price many years after release.

And you make profit off of outdated hardware.

I would be shocked if they couldn't afford to retain their staff.

lodossrage1d 17h ago (Edited 1d 17h ago )

I didn't want to say anything but drivxr is right.

Nintendo always sells at a profit because they purposely use tech that's always 5 or more years behind. And it's also true their games hardly ever get price decreases.

Don't get me wrong, it's great they kept most of their workforce, but making a point to have your tech specs behind everyone else affords that luxury.

Darkegg1d 15h ago

I don’t think it’s their purpose to use old tech. It’s their purpose to make value of software and know their value. Nobody makes games like them that’s for sure. I just don’t appreciate their customer unfriendly policy.

It’s not impossible to take their status. Companies need to have a selection of 8-bit and 16-bit. Now imagine a split screen for 8 player game for SNES Mario kart and selling at $9.99. The problem is that it doesn’t make profit. So many companies won’t invest in “old” technology. Everyone guns for triple AAA modern technology software but honestly we can enjoy modernized 16-bit creative ideas that allows 8-player mayhem. It’s a pipe dream, possible but impossible.

Shane Kim1d 16h ago (Edited 1d 16h ago )

If they ended up kicking people out after all of that stated above, it would be truly shameful.

DivineHand1251d 11h ago

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Tesla and Meta are all trillion dollar companies yet they are laying people off in large numbers.

I believe the reason Nintendo layoffs off less workers may be a result of their culture. It seems Japanese companies believe in giving their workers long term or life long employment opportunities and will exhaust all options before laying off workers. This is something we don't see much of in the west unfortunately.

Rdeal1d 5h ago

might be something to do with the fact all those companies hire more than 20x the employees than Nintendo

LoveSpuds1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

What the hell are you talking about? It has nothing to do with how profitable they are. Its completely cultural, MS and Sony make stacks of cash and still lay folks off. Nintendo chose not to lay off staff for the same reason their execs took pay cuts to increase staff pay instead; because they value their staff and view them as colleagues, and respect them as such.

If Sony weren't so US centric I fancy they'd fare better too, they should get shot of US and European leadership and go back to when Japanese execs were running the show if you ask me!

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.

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Jin_Sakai22d ago

Crazy. Switch 2 is going to do very well.

darthv7222d ago (Edited 22d ago )

No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.

The number of SW2 specific titles pales in comparison to the variety of SW1 games that get a performance boost right out of the box on this. And like the SX and PS5 before it, you can bet the majority are going to be using it as a means to better enjoy their existing titles that can benefit.

This may have been quick out of the gate... so was the WiiU. I quite enjoy it for what it is, but am keeping my expectations in check.

GenoPurpel22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

The Switch 2’s price point is great and fine and it’s still cheaper than the current gen of consoles aside from the Series S.

The only place I think they will fall short is their software sales, which also in turn may affect the hardware sales but not significantly. Parents will be fine paying for the system for their kids, but one look at an $80-$90 price tag for a single video game, that is where a lot of people will draw the line. Maybe not so much the people who are in the “willing to pay because I buy deluxe editions anyway” crowd, but for parents specifically, more sacrifices are gonna need to be made in their choices of gifts for their kids.

OtterX22d ago

As a parent of 3 with a very modest income, it was very affordable bc I already had an immense library of games, and the Mario Kart bundle came out to only about €50 more than a standard bundle. Both Zeldas were upgraded w Family Expansion Pass that I already had. Many games were upgraded for free. The only additional game I bought was Fast Fusion for 14.99 which was a great purchase!

Killer2020UK22d ago

People seem to forget that the Switch was $299 at launch which in today's money is roughly $400. That makes the Switch 2 a $50 increase when inflation is taken into account compared to the original.

Yes, people have less spending power on average compared to 2017 (Switch launch year) but this is not the MASSIVE price hike that people are making out Nintendo to be doing.

raWfodog22d ago

“No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.”

It could also be many people rushing to buy to avoid any possible tariff hikes in the future, but I think it’s still a good sign that many people still want physical consoles. Congrats to Nintendo! I’m not getting one at this time though (unless I get it for a Xmas present for one of my kids).

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1Victor22d ago

Congratulations Nintendo on finding the happy medium between their weak console and their invincible handheld plus learning from Sony and clearly defining the new console from the old unlike their Wii and Wii U just add a higher number simple yet effective 👍👍

victorMaje22d ago

Are people that keen on $90 games?
Is it true some remasters will also be $90?

DankSinatra22d ago

Tell me you don't research without telling me you don't research.

victorMaje22d ago

Nope. I didn’t research, I don’t own any Nintendo consoles and I had read on here something about $90 games on switch 2, so I guess it’s good now, people can calm down. Have a nice day :)

1nsomniac22d ago

I bought the Switch 2 I won’t be buying games at MK prices. I don’t ever pay over £45 for my games. Even my Nintendo switch exclusives I never paid more than £33 for.

franwex22d ago

I think the typo you put was meant to be $80.
Anyway, the answer to those questions seem to be yes.

victorMaje22d ago

Looks like I’ve been enlightened about the amount. Happy to see it’s not $90.

Sgt_Slaughter20d ago

Don't get your news from clickbait TikTokers/YouTubers, only go to the source (Nintendo) or reliable new outlets like IGN.

No game is $90 on the Switch 2, and they will never go there. Most games will be under $80, too.

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gold_drake22d ago

cool
wasnt expecting it not to sell well

Profchaos22d ago

Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order

Ashunderfire8622d ago

Yup while I was waiting in line from Best Buy for Switch 2, like I did for Switch 1 back in 2017, every waiting 12am was going to get a Switch 2! I was in the no preorder line too!

My friend manage to get 4 Switch 2s at his GameStop store, that was lowkey not busy at all. Got them all for himself and his family. Super easy to get a Switch 2 over PS5.

Profchaos22d ago

The struggle to get a ps5 was real had mates wait over 2 years for stock i got lucky and got it day 1 but still

Ashunderfire8622d ago

I know and I also struggled getting a preorder for the PS5, when Walmart, Best Buy among other retailers open their preorders a day early before most of us realize it. I got my PS5 launch day thanks to YouTube Live Streamer Jake Randell. He helps people get preorders and launch consoles.

Neonridr21d ago

the PS5 also released during a global pandemic.

Ashunderfire8621d ago

It’s funny how I got disagrees for speaking the truth for what I experienced getting the Switch 2. Nintendo had more copies of Switch 2 than Sony for the PS5.

Don’t be butthurt about this very fact. People on here disagreeing with crazy reasons lol

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hiawa2322d ago

Doesn't that mean Nintendo made sure they had plenty of stock available at retail.

Profchaos22d ago

Yeah it's nice to see they prepped for it

adamwparker22d ago

Yeah, I remember reading an article over two years ago with Nintendo stating that they were going to do all that they could to make sure their next console didn't have the PS5/XBox reseller swiping /no stock fiasco happen to them.

Looks like they made sure production met demand. Refreshing to see that the reseller thing didn't trend and I hope a lot of people who bought multiple units for the sole reason to resell then at $1000 are now stuck with them.

jznrpg22d ago

It also means there isn’t a chip shortage when PS5/Xbox came out during pandemic

gold_drake22d ago

to be where fair, we had a current gen come out during covid ha

repsahj22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

I remembered I tried 7 pre-order events during the PS5 launch. I gave up and ended up buying 1 from a scalper. But now, I already secured 1 pre-order Switch 2 unit in my country very easy and without problems.

Neonridr21d ago

kudos to Nintendo for ensuring a healthy amount of stock.

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Terry_B22d ago

Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.

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Nintendo Has Confirmed It Will Be Attending GamesCom 2025

Company skipped last year's event.

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Obscure_Observer42d ago

Not surprising at all.

I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.

repsahj40d ago

I hope they show new Switch 2 exclusive games.