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Nester the Lark
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Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 3, 2017 11:56:02 GMT -5

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Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 3, 2017 11:56:02 GMT -5

I feel kinda obligated to start this thread, but happy Switch launch day, everyone! It's the beginning of a new console generation, and new era, for Nintendo.

I know not all of us are getting the system right away, but for those that are, feel free to post your initial thoughts and impressions here. I'd be interested in reading them.

I have to admit, I don't really feel too hyped for it, myself. I don't intend to get one until sometime later this year, hopefully when Nintendo has had the chance to iron out the wrinkles, implement the missing features, and release more games for it. I think I agree with Kevin Cassidy of GoNintendo when he argued that the Switch was getting a "soft launch," meaning that it wasn't intended to be running at full speed right out of the gate, but would be gradually ramping up throughout the year.

So, I'm not among the early adopters this time.

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Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 3, 2017 13:57:04 GMT -5

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Post by nocturnal YL on Mar 3, 2017 13:57:04 GMT -5

Everything about it looks like a soft launch. I suppose 20 games on day 1 (Japan, blah blah blah) isn't bad at all, and given the system's slow production (conspiracy says this is intentional on Nintendo's part), I think it makes sense for Nintendo to roll out the system to one group at a time. Zelda players get it first, and if you're looking for other games, please wait a bit.

I'm still busy with my 3DS and Wii U. But speaking as a non-user, I'm glad to see the system rolling out without any major incident. I still haven't heard anything like server jam or massive cases of the system update killing systems (except this), which is certainly good news.

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Nester the Lark Fry's Guy Master of the... whatever Be excellent to each other. Posts: 6,042 Member is Online	Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 3, 2017 15:24:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 3, 2017 15:24:06 GMT -5 Wow, Nintendo and Xbox really do have a thing going. Meanwhile at Sony... Actually, they congratulated Nintendo, too. They just didn't make a fancy gif for it.
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Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 4, 2017 0:31:22 GMT -5

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Post by nocturnal YL on Mar 4, 2017 0:31:22 GMT -5

Does Nintendo ever send this kind of congratulatory message to their rivals? I'm under the impression that they don't return kind words to them. I can understand their Japanese Twitter account not doing anything (since it's an announcement channel more than anything), but NOA really should have at least (publicly) say something.

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Nester the Lark Fry's Guy Master of the... whatever Be excellent to each other. Posts: 6,042 Member is Online	Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 4, 2017 1:40:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 4, 2017 1:40:59 GMT -5 They actually did tweet a happy anniversary to Xbox last year... I was really surprised to see this at the time. I wonder if they'll say anything when Project Scorpio comes out later this year.
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Leon Super Mario Posts: 1,721	Happy Switch Launch Day! Mar 5, 2017 0:00:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Leon on Mar 5, 2017 0:00:18 GMT -5 Ugh, Best Buy screwed up and only shipped my unit last night. Very vexing.
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nocturnal YL: That's still quite early. The combat should feel better once you fill up all skill slots. Oct 18, 2024 21:42:54 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: I took a look at my past Switch games and found that more than 40% of the games I played contain some kind of fishing. Oct 21, 2024 11:36:02 GMT -5 *

nocturnal YL: A bit late, but I started Aiyoku no Eustia. I have nothing to say about the story yet because the demo lasted 6 hours and I haven't got past that. There's no save data transfer feature, fast-forwarding takes a while, and I stopped to read at some points. Nov 3, 2024 6:47:31 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: It has the best file management feature I've seen. 60 normal save slots, 6 autosaves, and 12 more slots automatically saved at decision points. And the save data can be moved, deleted and given comments. It's the most flexible I've seen on console. Nov 3, 2024 6:50:03 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: I think I've gotten a better handle on the combat in Ys X, but I still don't think it feels quite as good as in Ys VIII and IX. Nov 9, 2024 15:18:51 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: Interesting; that's the opposite of what I think. Which part are you in now, by the way? Nov 10, 2024 5:44:57 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: I'm just at the beginning of chapter 7. I've seen very divided opinions on the combat among Ys fans. I don't dislike it, but maybe I'm just used to Ys games having faster combat. Nov 10, 2024 8:38:57 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: Aiyoku no Eustia is quite something. I thought I've somewhat hardened myself having gone through dark stories like Fire Emblem (Jugdral, Hoshido/Nohr, Fódlan) and Surge Concerto, but I'm still stunned. (Still doesn't beat real life, though.) Nov 10, 2024 15:17:23 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: Aiyoku no Eustia has branched endings, and I've reached two. I'm surprised to see three familiar names in the credits: Ceui (OP vocal in Atelier Lydie & Suelle), Yoshino Nanjo (voice of Kiria in TMS♯FE), Yuu Asakawa (Megurine Luka's voice provider). Nov 14, 2024 14:42:30 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: It'll be quite a while until I'm done with this game. Each individual arc takes at least 6 hours, and there are extra stories. I recall reading somewhere that this game takes 60 hours to finish. Nov 14, 2024 15:02:04 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: Quick update: I'm starting chapter 9 in Ys X. Overall, I've been enjoying the game quite a bit. Nov 15, 2024 9:12:40 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: Ah, almost there! Nov 15, 2024 9:33:20 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: I will go offline for a few days. My family is travelling to South Korea. I should be back around next Friday (22 Nov). Nov 16, 2024 4:32:51 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: I haven't been to Korea for more than two decades, so I look forward to it. Nov 16, 2024 4:36:43 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: Have a nice trip! Nov 16, 2024 8:41:09 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: Just finished Ys X. I'll write up my thoughts when I get a chance. Nov 21, 2024 15:49:57 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: Looking back over my previous Ys rankings, it's funny how most of the numbered entries are ranked in descending order: VI > Seven > VIII > IX. So, does Ys X buck the trend?? 🤔 Nov 21, 2024 15:55:24 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: Looking forward to your thoughts! Nov 22, 2024 8:33:42 GMT -5

nocturnal YL: I'm back home! It's been a pretty fun trip. Being able to see falling leaves on a mountain path full of trees in person made the trip worth taking. Nov 22, 2024 8:34:56 GMT -5

Nester the Lark: Welcome back! Nov 22, 2024 9:11:24 GMT -5

Happy Switch Launch Day!

Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 3, 2017 11:56:02 GMT -5

Post by nocturnal YL on Mar 3, 2017 13:57:04 GMT -5

Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 3, 2017 15:24:06 GMT -5

Post by nocturnal YL on Mar 4, 2017 0:31:22 GMT -5

Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 4, 2017 1:40:59 GMT -5

Post by Leon on Mar 5, 2017 0:00:18 GMT -5

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