Wait, Was That Skyrim On Nintendo Switch?

Was that a sneaky look at Skyrim on Nintendo Switch in the trailer?

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Yep! Sure was!
There was also a Basketball game on there at one point.
So it's a home console with a hybrid function, but it looks like it'll also play Wii U games since Splatoon was present, too. Whether it was digital or not is up for debate, but if not then that means it'll support disks, too.

Also, it showed traditional controllers as an option, so that should make those that wanted regular controllers when playing on a TV quite happy.

[Neonridr]

and it put the analog stick back where everyone was used to it being. More like a PS4 / XB1 controller.

[darthv72]

The bigger question... will there be mod support for it? Where does the mod files store to, internal storage or to the game cart if it will support mods?

[gangsta_red]

"it put the analog stick back where everyone was used to it being."

But the analog sticks are not symmetrical, I can see a lot of people's hands hurting because of this.

[Neonridr]

@gangsta_red - I assume you never used an Xbox Controller?

[Segata]

Gamecube controller was shown off well before original Xbox so Nintendo originated this position of analog. They created it. Xbox copied it.

[DragonKnight]

Skyrim is not confirmed to be coming to the Switch. Nor is NBA2K17. Bethesda and 2K worked with Nintendo for the trailer, but both have stated that that doesn't mean confirmation of any titles.

@Neon: Ask them. They specifically said it's not confirmed. In fact there is a new article now on the site that speaks about it.

[Neonridr]

@DragonKnight - would seem odd that they would specifically show Skyrim if they had no plans of bringing that to the console. Same thing with the NBA game. I mean why show off the local LAN capabilities with a 2K basketball game, at a basketball court no less, if they had no plans of actually implementing the game they are showing?

[Monster_Tard]

I doubt it will play Wii U games, the Splatoon game was probably just a new version for the Switch.

[Aenea]

It would be kinda awesome if it was backwards compatible with Wii U tho since I skipped that console...

I kept postponing to buy it and once I decided I would the rumours of the NX started!

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

That or it will run Wii U games digitally. I suspect most third party games will be in that format too, if they go above a certain amount of dataspace.

[Monster_Tard]

@woderful

Where would they even store the downloads though? It could support external HDD's, but that would seem a little impractical for playing it portable.

[Kokyu]

I doubt it will be bacl compat with Wii U as it has no disc drive and uses those carts. Speaking of which how big could those games really be with that cart size? It was probably some virtual console version so you have to buy it again.

[Segata]

New hair,visuals and they now have pants so looks like a sequel.

[Munnkyman]

If you look at the hair it looks customizable. Which can't be don't in the original game

[Segata]

NBA2k so a confirmed Take 2 game on Switch.

[Kosic]

I remember reading that there would be a few Wii U games being re-released for the Switch (NX at the time), Mk8, Splatoon. I forgotten what else may of been on the list, was on Nintendolife, or a comment on here, I can't remember where I read it >.<

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

Nah that is not Splatoon from the Wii U. It showed a new map, extra hair styles and MUCH MUCH better graphics.

As for Mario Kart it basically a updated version of the Wii U version with the return of Two Item Slots, King Boo and possibly even more characters and stages.

[conanlifts]

If it plays all wii u Games i might jump on board. Especially if they allow my previous digital games to work as my wii u died. Wouldn't mind playing xenoblade.

To be honest though i will probably jump on board anyway.

[Zjet]

Splatoon characters had customisable hair. This is not in Splatoon. Most likely a Splatoon sequel or ultimate edition/port. I highly doubt it will play Wii U games

[Blu3_Berry]

With all those 3rd parties listed at the end, we'll see how long that support lasts. Rembmer when the Wii U was released all the publishers and developers were praising it then disappeared within 1st year. If they phase out in 2 years then there is clearly something wrong.

[Kokyu]

Thats a good move like VR wait and see

[Segata]

As a handheld tho Nintendo handhelds get great support.

[gangsta_red]

I agree, it's easy to list the developers that make video games, that's a given. The true question is will support continue throughout the years.

[Kosic]

That's my only issue. I would like to consider this for day one purchase, but with Nintendo, it's always been best to wait atleast a year and then purchase. I fail to do that, Wii U was day one, the 3DS was also day one, and both hurt my wallet more than they were worth.

[gangsta_red]

Same, I bought the N64, GC and Wii day one and each iteration kept failing and failing until I learned my lesson and skipped the Wii U.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

I am not sure about the western support but Japanese
Sega - Sonic 2017 and the inevitable Mario & Sonic
Atlus - Shin Megami Tensei, Etrian Odyssey and maybe Persona Q sequel
Platinum Games -Bayonetta 3, The Wonderful 101 sequel or a new game with Nintendo is possible
Bandai Namco - Pokken Tournament update maybe with Scizor and Darkrai added and some other games
KOEI Tecmo - Definitely going be either port or releases new titles
Marvelous - Senran Kagura 3
Level-5 - Yo-Kai Watch, Inazuma Eleven and other possible Ni No Kuni 1 and 2 who knows
Konami - ...............LOL
Square Enix - Dragon Quest X and XI and some Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts III
Silicon Studio - Definitely Bravely Third

I say Japan is going to eat the Nintendo Switch

[OpieWinston]

You saw it like 3 times. Of course it was Skyrim.
Nintendo Switch has a ton of Third party support.

[Hoffmann]

I wouldnt call 30-50 developers a ton if the competition have around 300+ different developer studios on board.

@nibbs variation over the same 5 series since 20+ years man.

@otakudude The list will shrink not grow.

@Eddie pc is the best platform for indies

[Nibbs]

Yeah... people also have about 400 friends on Facebook but only talk to roughly 7?

Quality over quantity silly man.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

Uh it's early in the life.
Give it til E3. The Switch is going to switch.

[EddieNX]

Maybe there's even moe that they haven't announced. There will be tons of indie developingers

[bangoskank]

I skipped Skyrim as I never had time to play it. This is the perfect platform. Will most likely finally play it now.

[InTheZoneAC]

never had time to play it for the last 5 years? hmmm....

[ZeekQuattro]

Not so hard to believe or did you miss all the remasters that have been popping up. I never played a Duke Nukem game but now there is one on PSN and Live so I can. That game came out in the 90's so 5yrs for Skyrim is noting especially if you were like me and only had a PS3. Skyrim on PS3 was a mess much like FO3 GOTY. The whole reason why I skipped it was because of FO3 being a pain. Plus I'm sure most gamers have at least one game they meant to buy and never did for some reason. Next thing you know its years later and the remaster is out.

[bangoskank]

That's right. I really don't have time for massive sand box games. Have a busy life. Surprised I still game. Switch will allow me to take something like Skyrim wherever I am. Good stuff.

[solidossnakos]

The perfect platform to play skyrim is PC
You can grab it for cheap + true mods support

[Hoffmann]

Eh..the perfect platform was and is the PC.

@Apocalypzeguy That was one of the worst comments I ever read here.

[Apocalypze]

Someone get these "PC Master Race" people out of here.If PC is so superior and great why you guys looking for other consoles news??

[Dasteru]

@Apocalypze:

Because we are not all fanbots like you. We are capable of acknowledging the benefits of one platform while still enjoying others.

Enjoying a Camero doesn't preclude a person from recognizing that a Ferrari is faster. Full mod support makes Skyrim best on PC, that is a simple fact regardless of prefered platform.

[Elronza]

I can't wait to pre-order the Nintendo Switch! Unlike the Xbox Scorpio and Ps4 Pro the Nintendo Switch is truly a next generation gaming system ,and allows one to play their games at home and on the go! Unlike the PS Vita and Ps4 Remote-play the Switch plays it's console games native on the go by way of it's cards and on board storage! And they no longer have to make both handheld and console games just games! # Now You're Playing With Power!

[2pacalypsenow]

Are you gonna be copy and pasting this on every article?

[ocelot07]

If it does not have a real Pokemon game then Nintendo can kiss my hairy backside. I would also like 3DS BC for it as well that would make me buy it.

[Vedo]

Cant happen, no 2nd screen and no touch screen on the Switch

[ocelot07]

Suppose you're right.

Ahhh well probably won't get one then. I just want to play Pokemon games on my TV.

[Apocalypze]

-Vedo

Am pretty sure game freak can implement a better Pokemon interface without requiring another screen, the Nintendo switch's screen is big.

[Barricade]

there will be a Pokémon game for the Switch coming in it's first 6 (I think) months after release. At least that's what I read somewhere, don't really know where anymore. That's a big incentive to get this console for me too. But there are enough other first party games coming I'm sure that make this thing worth buying!

[PhoenixUp]

I wonder what the specs of Switch will be. Is this Skyrim remastered or 7th gen level Skyrim

[Segata]

If the leak is correct and his image of the dev kit last night was what we saw today then it's a tegra custom X2. Nvidia themselves confirmed they have a custom Tegra in it. 6GB ram in console mode and 4GB handheld. 1.5 flops. So if this info is correct then we have something close to a base XBO/PS4. Oh and 1080P console mode. 720P handheld.

[jaymacx]

Sounds good if true...

[gbsrnctaln]

The pro controller looks nice. Hopefully its packaged in with the system. If not thats an extra $50 to the cost of the system for something that should come with it.

Personally I dont see a 360/ps3 game as any indication of the power of the system, nor do I see it as some huge selling point, but thats just me.

The ONLY exciting thing for me was that the Mario game did appear to be more of a traditional 3d mario game, which would definately be a system seller.

[Segata]

It's the remaster and the remaster has much higher demands than the original game.

[gbsrnctaln]

So technically the wiiu could run a remaster since its decidedly more powerful than 360/ps3. Btw, remaster confirmed? Or no?

[Segata]

No Wii U can't run the remaster as the remaster demands more ram than the Wii U has.

[Manashake]

I have been waiting for nx reveal and Skyrim remastered gameplay for ages. A bit surreal to see them together. 😱

[bikar]

Lame. Advertising a new console with 5 years old game (and it's not even that good)

[rjason12]

Then you don't see the significance of this. They are advertising a "western" third party developer, one that's known for acclaimed games, and also one that has never developed anything for Nintendo systems.

[Segata]

Well I agree but Bethesda has released on Nintendo systems before. Not that it's noteworthy but they did release a couple games on Wii. One of them was Star Trek but no ES or anything AAA.

[bikar]

I see and old game on new system.

Who cares about skyrim in 2016 ?

[rjason12]

I care about it, because I unfortunately never got to play skyrim, I usually only have enough money for one system, and I always go Nintendo, because most of my favorite franchises are on there, and their prices tend to stay the same or go up in the future, while triple AAA games usually go down in price.

[Kokyu]

Why does anyone care that Skyrim which is on x360 and Ps3 is on the damn Switch? Its like being happy pole postion is on your phone. If the Switch couldnt play Skyrim Nintendo should pack up and go home.

[Segata]

This is the remaster. The remaster has much greater demands than the old one. Also it shows Nintendo has some big name 3Rd parties esp Bethesda who has traditionally not supported Nintendo at all minus a token game on Wii.

[Kokyu]

No they never said that you hopw ita the remaster, when the switch is in mobile it plays games at a lower res so it could simply be Skyrim. and it doesnt matter if its the remaster its still skyrim.

[gangsta_red]

Pole Position on my phone?!

[Rippcity]

Dude I'm wondering the exact same thing. Who gives a shit if Skyrim is on the Switch it's a 5 year old fucking game! Regardless of it being the remaster it's still nothing spectacular. Red Dead 2 would have been way more impressive to see. It's the Wii U all over again only instead of it being Mass Effect 3 it's Skyrim.

[subtenko]

How is it sneaky when they showed it in multiple clips? Dude its a trailer and a game is running on the screen..... Yes its skyrim, it cant get anymore obvious..

its like me saying "wait, was that the nintendo switch in an airplane?!"

[Coachkeys]

Lol, it's a remaster that's headed to all systems yet because Nintendo jumped on board, it has no relevance to modern gaming? Right.

[ZeekQuattro]

You noticed that too huh? lol Now if the game skipped Switch it would be news worthy. Now am I right? lmao

[AlexFili]

Shame I've already played too much Skyrim. Would be amazing to see though

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Yes, it says Bethesda at the end of the trailer...

[ziggurcat]

"Wait, Was That Skyrim On Nintendo Switch?"

clearly it was.

[Kallisti]

Sneaky? They showed it about 3 times

[vork77]

I wonder will the nx really let me travel that long from the house to a plane and still have it play from the console

[browngamer41]

Fark are you talking about? it uses cartridges which pop right into the tablet, hence no need to stream from the system...

[SublimeStylee]

They didn't even announce skyrim for switch in the first place. Its just wishful thinking.Its probly only a glorified elders mini game.... And running these graphics mobile although really not that demanding will kill the battery everyhour so what's the point when ur gonna always need to charge it...how fast do batteries die in phones and tablets playing non demanding games. I think it's insane what people believe......And people don't have enough to carry aground now a tablet with 2 side controllers to worry about and maybe a few hours of gamplay. Like all that extra money into a stupid tablet!! Like just give it more power and practical usefull features...