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Nintendo Switch: Why Specs Doesn't Matter

In the time of 4K, HDR and VR games Nintendo announced their puny hybrid console. When it comes to the Nintendo Switch, specs doesn't actually matter at all.

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Maybay3051d ago

Sooner than later, smart phones will be more than capable of delivering "console like experiences" (hence the Nintendo Switch). Mobile phone vendors might just adapt the docking mechanism from Nintendo, and sell Bluetooth controllers alongside micro sd cards for games (for those that don't like going digital).

eagle213051d ago (Edited 3051d ago )

More than "capable" with no talent making Nintendo or Sony first party quality software.....

IRetrouk3051d ago

Something like the ngage??

Gaming_Cousin3051d ago

If specs dont matter than whats the point of upgrading from NES.

"Nintendo never cares about the hardware specs, you may have noticed how little they talked about the hardware specs in their reveal event. It is not because there is nothing much to talk about or the Switch is underpowered, it is because they want the players to enjoy the gameplay experience rather than how good it looks. With Nintendo, it is always about the experience."

They don't want to talk about specs because they want players to enjoy the gameplay experience? What kind of bs is this? Its obvious specs isn't mentioned because its underpowered. Who the hell is going to want to go on stage in 2017 to state that your game is going to run on 720p?

Neonridr3051d ago

I don't need it to do 4K. I have a PS4 Pro for that. I want it to do something I can't get from the other regular boxes. And that is gaming on the go, wherever I want. I don't need it to be 4K on a 6" screen. It will look fantastic at that size. And the TV can go up to 1080p, so no problems there.

objdadon3051d ago

I don't need 4k either, but i definitely need a console in 2017 to have hardware capable of running 3rd party AAA games at least as well as consoles from 2013.

Neonridr3051d ago

@objdadon - then the Switch isn't for you... if you don't see the appeal or need for it, then don't buy it. :)

RosweeSon3051d ago

Or maybe it's because proper gamers take proper games over beautiful graphics any day of the week... Tetris? It's still playable in its original form now graphics aren't the be all and end all they are actually quite low down on my requirements for a good game, I prefer gameplay, lifespan, replayability and quality of game over graphics any day of the week.

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skydragoonityx3051d ago

Specs will always matter. Nice try though

Neonridr3051d ago

matter yes, matter first.. no

Thunder_G0d_Bane3051d ago

Well the PS4 an Xbox one can't run GTA 5 or Witcher 3 or even Skyrim remastered at 60fps. If specs mattered why did everyone buy these Underpowered consoles?

My pc runs all 3rd party games at 60fps+

FallenAngel19843051d ago

If specs didn't matter then there'd be no reason for NS to be more powerful than Wii U

Neonridr3051d ago

well it would be pretty hard to accomplish that feat as chips get better. Wii U was still using outdated Power PC chips which is what the 360 used back when it launched in 2005. Hard to imagine you could put something together that couldn't surpass that performance 12 years later.

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Gex Trilogy (Switch) -A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s| NintendoLife

"Gex Trilogy is a happy throwback. The first game is a little clunky and occasionally laborious, but its sequels do better in their 3D expansion of its themes and idea. The main point of appeal is its connection to the period in which they were made. It’s full of comic quirks, zinging dialogue, and visual gags that scream MTV Generation. Across all three entries, the media hook and its tropes — from horror to Christmas to 1930s prohibition gangsters — work well to keep things fresh, fun and engaging.

That said, while there's a simplicity to the games themselves, the yesteryear technology and the sensibilities of many gamers may have moved on, making their baked-in fetch quests trying at times. Gex Trilogy’s value is bumped up by its invention and still very playable design aspects, but whether or not you can pit yourself through them really comes down to how much your nostalgic mileage varies, dude." - Tom Massey | NintendoLife

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OtterX18h ago

Take me back to the 90's, please! I'm sold.

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Gex Trilogy Review – Gamerhub UK

Yes, it is once again tail time, thanks to Limited Run Games.

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (NS) Review | VGChartz

VGChartz's Evan Norris: "No matter how you experience Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — online or offline, in single-player bouts against CPU opponents, or in versus mode against human rivals — you're likely to have a good time. While there are a couple of middling games, most of the titles on offer are good or great; a handful are even generationally great. Furthermore, the quality-of-life features and online connectivity make them more approachable and accessible than ever. The inclusion of Dreamcast ports and in-depth tutorials would make the collection even more valuable, but even without those things it's easy to recommend. Here's hoping Capcom still has something left in the tank for Capcom Fighting Collection 3."

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