Super Smash Bros Port Rumored For Nintendo Switch But Not At Launch

Lets Play Video Games journalist Laura Dale is reporting that Super Smash Bros will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, but not at launch. The game is thought to be a port of the Wii U version with all the additional downloadable content and Nintendo is targeting a release in the first 6 months after the Nintendo Switch launches. She also goes on to say that the Cloud and Bayonetta amiibo figures have been held for the Nintendo Switch port launch. Not much to ad to this, everything she says makes sense to me. We’ll just have to see how this plays out. Thoughts ?

Nintendo Switch Rumored To Launch In PAL Regions On March 17th

According to Journalist Laura Dale the Nintendo Switch is set to launch on March 17th. This specific date is for PAL regions such as Europe and Australia. It will be released worldwide that same week but will have different dates for different regions. This is still considered a rumor as it hasn’t be confirmed by Nintendo. Thoughts ?

Being told March 17th is currently planned Switch launch day in PAL, will release worldwide that same week but not same date all regions.

— Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) November 2, 2016

According To Emily Rogers The Nintendo Switch Has 4GB Of RAM

According to Nintendo insider Emily Rogers, the Nintendo Switch will have 4GB of ram. She goes on to say that this is double the amount of ram that is found in Nintendo’s Wii U. Thoughts ?

Alright. I have some good news. I can confirm that Switch has 4GB of ram in RETAIL units. Not just the dev kits. Double the Wii U's ram.

— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) October 30, 2016

The Standard Capacity For Nintendo Switch Game Cards Are Rumored To Be Around 16GB

According to Takashi Mochizuki (technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal) the standard capacity of a Nintendo Switch video game cards will be around 16GB. For perspective, that’s enough for a 1 layer Blu-Ray game. Keep in mind that he said “standard” and bigger game cards could be made for certain games. Thoughts ?

Looks like standard capacity of Switch game card at least when console launched would be around 16; enough for one-layer Blu-ray game.

— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) October 28, 2016

The Nintendo Switch Rumored To Support Up To 128GB Micro SD Cards

According to Let’s Play Video Games, the Nintendo Switch will support memory expansion via Micro SD cards, much like the New Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo Switch development kit supports Micro SDXC cards up to 128 GB in size. It should also be noted that apparently the Nintendo Switch dock doesn’t support external USB drives like Wii U. 

You’ll Be Able To Try The Nintendo Switch Before It Releases

Takashi Mochizuki (technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal) is reporting that Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has said that consumers will get a chance to try out the Nintendo Switch before it launches in March 2017. This is awesome news for anyone who’s a Nintendo fan. Perhaps this will work like how Sony is allowing customers to try PlayStation VR at certain Best Buys and GameStops. Only time will tell. Thoughts ?

Oh, also Nintendo chief suggessted there would be some occasions that consumers can actually test play Switch before launch. Good!

— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) October 26, 2016

Nintendo Announces A Nintendo Switch Presentation For January 12

In a presentation to financial analysts today in Tokyo, Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Tatsumi Kimishima announced that major details regarding the company’s new Nintendo Switch home gaming system will be shared at the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. This will be an event for invited media, financial analysts and trade partners in Tokyo that will be globally livestreamed on Jan. 12, U.S. time. The presentation will include the launch date and pricing for Nintendo Switch, as well as a look at the lineup of games currently in development. The Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 will include the launch date and pricing for Nintendo Switch, as well as a look at the lineup of games currently in development. Kimishima also announced that Nintendo Switch sampling events for invited media, partners, and consumers will take place in the U.S. and Europe after the presentation at later dates. There will be opportunities for the public to participate in other hands-on events around the same time, details of which will be announced later. The exact time of the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 will be announced through Nintendo’s social media channels in the coming weeks. Last week, Nintendo Switch was first revealed in a video, available at http://www.nintendo.com/switch.

The Nintendo Switch Will Support Unreal Engine 4

The Unreal Engine Twitter has announced via Twitter that they are ”thrilled to partner with Nintendo” to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to the newly revealed Nintendo Switch. The game engine by Epic Games is a well known tool for developers. This can only mean good things for the Nintendo Switch. Thoughts ?

We're thrilled to partner with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to Nintendo Switch! https://t.co/MWL29xhb90

— Unreal Engine (@UnrealEngine) October 20, 2016

No More Official Nintendo Switch Announcements Are Coming This Year

According to a reporter for the Wall Street Journal,  no more official announcements on The Nintendo Switch will be coming this year. This includes info on game titles and spec details such if the system is region-locked. Seems like the reveal was only a temporary breather from Nintendo. Thoughts ?

Nintendo: no more official announcement would come this year on 1) game titles 2) spec details, including region-lock status.

— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) October 21, 2016

The Nintendo Switch Is Rumored To Be Region Free

The Nintendo Switch, has been revealed, but that hasn’t stopped rumors. Multiple people are suggesting that the Nintendo Switch will be region free. If true, this would be a nice change to Nintendo systems which are usually region locked. Thoughts ? 

@LewieP region free source is same person who told me reveal was today multiple hours before Nintendo announced.

— Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) October 20, 2016

Nintendo hasn't officially said anything. I'm just re-confirming it again from my multiple sources.

— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) October 20, 2016

Nintendo Clarifies Features Of The Nintendo Switch

In a recent interview with IGN, Nintendo of America has clarified a few things about the Nintendo Switch. The company was asked whether the Switch will support amiibo to which they answered “absolutely.” “If a Nintendo Switch game supports amiibo then the Nintendo Switch home gaming system will as well,” Nintendo of America were also asked about the Nintendo Switch Dock functionality,  “The Nintendo Switch Dock has been created so that it is extremely easy to seamlessly switch from playing games on a TV to transition into a portable mode.” “The dock is not the main console unit of Nintendo Switch. The main unit of Nintendo Switch is the unit that has the LCD screen, which the two Joy-Con controllers can be attached to and detached from. The main function of the Nintendo Switch Dock is to provide an output to the TV, as well as charging and providing power to the system.” “According to Nintendo, the Joy-Con controllers — named Joy-Con L and Joy-Con R — will be included alongside the Nintendo Switch system.”

Are These The Specs For The Nintendo Switch ?

Nintendo has announced its next generation system called the Nintendo Switch. Although they didn’t reveal technical specifications for the system and that might come at a later date, but Twitter user NWPlayer123 has apparently learnt of the specifications from the development kits which are in the hands of a number of video game developers right now. Here’s what she has learned.

• Four ARM Cortex-A57 cores, max 2GHz
• NVidia second-generation Maxwell architecture
• 256 CUDA cores, max 1 GHz, 1024 FLOPS/cycle
• 4GB RAM (25.6 GB/s, VRAM shared)
• 32 GB storage (Max transfer 400 MB/s)
• USB 2.0 & 3.0
• 1280 x 720 6.2″ IPS LCD
• 1080p at 60 fps or 4k at 30 fps max video output
• Capcitance method, 10-point multi-touch

Seems about right to me, the only question I have is if we can expand the memory. Thoughts on the rumored specs ?

This is supposedly the specs on the devkit, pushing some power, enough to run anything you throw at it pic.twitter.com/dpjYczeAWE

— Nintendo Knob (@NWPlayer123) October 20, 2016

The Nintendo NX Is Now The Nintendo Switch, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

In an video released today, Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single-player and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles. At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch dock that connects the console to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting the Nintendo Switch console from the dock, it will instantly transition to handheld mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on a train, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment. Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of the Nintendo Switch console. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con controllers can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. 

They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch consoles together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition. Developers can design their games supporting a variety of play styles which gives gamers the freedom to choose an experience that best suits them. Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are as follows:

Today’s video incorporated short glimpses of representative gameplay to demonstrate the liberating nature of the Nintendo Switch home gaming system. Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, product configuration and related specifics will be shown and announced prior to the March 2017 launch.

Nintendo Revealing A Preview Trailer For The NX

Nintendo has announced that a preview trailer for the NX will be available tomorrow morning at 7AM PT/10AM ET. Another tweet has further confirmed that we will be getting our “first glimpse” of the console in the trailer, and another tweet reveals that the trailer will be 3 minutes long. 

Be among the first to discover #NX. Watch the Preview Trailer at 7am PT/10am ET! pic.twitter.com/R2QTzjyLUo

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 20, 2016

Nintendo #NX announcement at 11 pm JST, 16:00 CEST, 10 am EDT, 7 am PDT on Oct. 20th. It'll be just a 3-minute video. https://t.co/Geuy5hwUb4

— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) October 20, 2016

French Site Adds To Info In The Nintendo NX Rumor Mill

A French publication Game Blog claims to have insider information on the Nintendo NX. The site does have some credibility as it did reveal the PlayStation 4 Pro reveal date. Just keep in mind that these are rumors and should be treated as such.

•  He says he’s only sharing stuff multiple sources have confirmed
• “Sure about 20 games in development”
• Their sources are currently developing on the platform and have devkits
• “You’ll be able to verify these leaks very soon” but not aware of the actual reveal date
• Nintendo hasn’t shared all of the NX “gimmicks” with their dev yet
• Hybrid confirmed but not the only “surprise”
• He’s been confirmed there are detachable controllers
• No real dock where you plug the handheld, but a wireless ‘dongle’ upscaling for the TV
• Handheld game is the same as the “docked” game
• Games look good on the handheld screen (780 – 900p), about PS4 level
• Ports should be easy despite the different architecture
• Very positive feedback on the dev tools
• Breath of the Wild looks nicer on NX
• Smartphone connectivity maybe possible
• VR not out of the question but first tests aren’t satisfying.
• Lots of remasters planned (Skyward Sword, MK8, Splatoon, Smash, N64 and Wii games)
• FFXV and FFVII Remake are coming to NX
• Platinum Games and Capcom are in
• Ubisoft in (BG&E 2 discussed but not confirmed, Splinter Cell and a Yoshi / Rabbid Rabbits crossover being discussed too)

Nintendo’s NX Marketing Plans And More Have Apparently Leaked

More rumors about Nintendo’s NX system have surfaced online. They reportedly come from a “large retail partner” that claims to know undisclosed details regarding the NX’s marketing plans, bundle options, packaging features and specs. Read on below for more purported leaks:

Marketing

• “Interact with your game on the go.” phrase seen on a poster.
• Strong co-branding effort with a Mario launch title on many posters.
• Console is currently set to launch with least 4 titles on deck.
• Stores should be receiving demo units around February.
• Base price point seems to be sitting at $299.99

Bundle

• The NX is currently set to have a bundle option.
• The contents of this bundle is currently unknown.
• Bundle price is currently sitting at $399.99

Packaging

• The packaging for the NX will be slightly larger than the Wii U’s packaging.
• The packaging is relatively clean and simple and is similar to the Wii U in terms of package design.
• The color scheme for the packaging is white and blue (compared to the Wii U’s blue and black).
• The packaging still says “NX” however there is still no indication if this is a placeholder or the final name.
• The areas of the packaging that would usually depict the hardware were blurred and redacted by Nintendo in attempt to keep it hidden.

Features and Specs

• Games will be on cartridges
• 4K streaming has been mentioned. – What this likely means is playback of content such as Netflix, etc. Not gameplay.
• 1080p and 60fps are being used by the marketing teams in relation to gameplay on to the console portion. I’ve heard unconfirmed rumblings of 900p for the infamous hybrid part of the device.

Check Out Links Cooking Skills In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo of America is teasing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild once again. The latest video takes a look at Link’s cooking abilities. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launches for the Nintendo NX and the Wii U in 2017.

Pokemon Confirmed For NX + NX Is Confirmed To Be Both A Handheld And Console

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, The Pokemon Companys chief executive has confirmed that they’re developing games for the Nintendo NX. He explained what we all thought and that the system is basically going to be a handheld console hybrid. This matches the various rumors and reports we’ve been reading over the last few months. You can read the full interview here. 

Is This The Release Date For Zelda:BOTW Amiibo And The NX ?

Redditors have apparently spotted that the official Nintendo France website had The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo figures listed with a March 4th release date. Since we know that the Nintendo NX is coming in March and that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is also coming in the same month, It’s pretty safe to assume that March 4th is the release date of the NX. Thoughts ?

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Trademark Mentions Cartridges

A new trademark listing for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild suggests that the NX will use cartridges in some way. This isn’t the first time we’re hearing this as similar reports regarding cartridges for Nintendo’s upcoming system. Thoughts on Nintendo going back to cartridges ?