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Last week Nintendo finally released its new console. Unfortunately, the domestic cat is seriously ill, and the poop scavenger is busy. Under the crazy urging of readers and the strong call to "lick it again" (dream!), in line with the "hardship" spirit that always comes when trying to squeeze in a ditch, I finally finished editing the video in advance——
[Fork the small bag] It’s so hard to lick to death~Wrongful review
▲ Duration: about 15 minutes
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You are also welcome to go to station B to watch the barrage version and make complaints about it
It's all my fault for the old beauty who has sore balls. If you don't lick the cassette, you haven't tested NS… I couldn't help but lick the brand new "1-2-" cassette. But I don’t know if my taste buds are malfunctioning, but after licking it for a long time, I said it wasn’t bitter at all!
Netizens said one after another: "You must have licked a fake cassette", "Maybe someone else has licked it clean", "What a child who can endure hardships"… Okay, then the question is: Can I get pregnant?
Let’s get back to the subject, what is this machine like? Is it worth buying because of the bad news posted on the Internet? Let this detailed review tell you.
Nintendo has been quiet for a long time.
Compared with the "ultra-high-definition game camp" such as Next Door 4 and Xbox One, Nintendo has never followed "Moore's Law" and launched dazzling concepts such as VR, HDR, and 4K. What Nintendo has recently attracted people's attention is the Go and Super Mario Run craze set off on the Internet.
Is Nintendo going to be finished? "Housekeeping IP" is already on the iOS platform. What were they thinking in 2016 when they claimed to release a new "removable console" that was not compatible with 3DS and Wii U? Nintendo's stock price fell 10% in consecutive days. Analysts generally believe: “When consumers already have a high-performance mobile phone in their pockets, it is difficult to have anything else that can improve their gaming experience.”
It wasn’t until the “press conference” in January this year that Nintendo’s mysterious new console was finally unveiled. Players all over the world – including me – are excited. At that time, I said in the circle of friends: If Disney monopolizes childhood, then Nintendo "always maintains the innocence of childhood."
You've probably heard what happened next. It will be released on March 3rd and is hard to find. The domestic spot price of the host, which is priced at US$299 (approximately 2,100 RMB plus tax), has reached over 3,000. There were huge queues at major retail stores in the United States and Japan, and they were completely sold out. The first-party first-party game "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" has set a record for the highest score in the history of global game media. European, American and Japanese media did not hesitate to give a perfect score of 10…
Nintendo, what is the magic?
Two-in-one new concept:
A little more than a handheld console, a little less than a home console
The previous generation of Nintendo console Wii U.Well, it didn’t sell well.
Strictly speaking, it is the successor console of Wii U. Wii U uses optical disc media and has a "body" host (the black box in the picture above) that cannot be separated. It is mainly plugged into the TV to play. It's like putting the console into the handle, making it lighter and smaller. Some people say that it is a "completely evolved version" of Wii U. It is not unreasonable. It truly realizes "wherever you go, you can play wherever you go."
From top to bottom: Wii U controller, 3DS
Its features include "changing its form and following the player anywhere" and "a game console that changes form according to the scene." The three typical patterns are:
TV mode
Insert the body into the base, connect it to the TV, and play like a normal home game console. After actual measurement, the Dock is light and floating, with a strong sense of cheap plastic…
I found a disassembly video online and took a look: there is only a thin circuit board in this base, and there is no counterweight. It mainly serves the function of connecting power and switching. It is not even a "TV card". It really saves money when you can. Don't imagine how much this base can improve the picture quality.
U2B disassembly video screenshot
The same goes for the actual gaming experience. "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" has a 720P screen in handheld mode; after transferring to the TV, it outputs at 900P, and the screen is upscaled to 1080P on the TV. Although it is a cartoon rendering, you will still see aliasing and frame drops. Compared with PS4 and Xbox One, the picture quality can be said to "take you back to before liberation at a glance".
However, this "before liberation" is not necessarily a derogatory term. As many people are now keen on "Republic of China style", there are probably as many people who are addicted to "pixel style". What will amaze you about Nintendo is never the graphics that rival "gaming PCs".
Handheld mode
Insert the two Joy-Con handles into the console, and after a crisp "click" sound, it becomes a handheld console suitable for both hands. Compared with the overly fat Wii U controller, the handheld version is much thinner and can be easily held with one hand.
The 6.2-inch screen with pixel resolution occupies the entire front view. This size has finally surpassed the 5.5-inch screen pixel PSV, becoming the handheld console with the largest screen in the world.
Size comparison with mainstream portable devices
It is comfortable to hold in handheld mode, and the battery life ranges from 2.5 to 6 hours depending on the game software. When playing large games like "Zelda", the battery life is about 3 hours. If you want to play for a long time, a power bank with 2A high power output is essential.
The handheld mode successfully transfers the fragmented time of control to the game, and it is also my personal favorite mode. Slightly thicker and slightly larger than the 7 Plus, it can accompany you wherever you go. The control experience is extremely smooth as soon as you get started, and the natural "muscle memory" of your fingers is by no means comparable to holding an iPad and pointing. This is probably something that many analysts have overlooked before. What makes Nintendo "fun" is not just the software and graphics, but also the sense of control.
The ABXY buttons, analog joysticks, shoulder buttons, etc. on the controller that we are now familiar with are almost all first defined and popularized by Nintendo. Nintendo has been involved in many controller patent lawsuits in recent years, but it has won every case. Lao Ren also confidently stated that he is the master of Nintendo hardware innovation over the past few decades.
tablet mode
Open the bracket on the back of the host, prop it up on the desktop, remove the handle and hold it separately, or insert the included handle bracket. This is tablet mode. The five big ugly screws on both sides of the fuselage are finally getting some sunshine. Those who don’t know may think I’m watching ancient “MP4” and listening to storytelling…
The only advantage of this mode is that it is easier on the wrist and neck, so you don’t have to bow your head all the time. Some games that require the use of motion sensing, such as "1-2-", also require the controller to be removed to play. I think there's nothing wrong with calling it "neck protection mode", "health maintenance mode", or "respecting the elderly mode"…
In short, it is such a two-in-one product that is "a little more than a handheld console and a little less than a home machine." It blurs the boundaries between "home console" and "handheld console" as defined by Nintendo in the past, emphasizing that under high mobility, you can also get a gaming experience like a living room console.
Super change:
All the "black technology" is on the handle
Lao Ren naturally has full confidence in daring to "throw his sword into the palace" and start from scratch. This is the rethought and repositioned new detachable, combined handle – Joy-Con.
Thinking about the mobile phones that have tried "modular design" in recent years, in my opinion, none of them have been successful. What LG, MOTO, and Samsung failed to accomplish, Nintendo did. It is the only successful "modular design" digital product I have seen in recent years.
Switching between the various game modes mentioned above is accomplished by adjusting the relationship between the controller and the host. Reasonable trade-offs have been made against the over-integrated handle design of Wii U.
Let’s first take a look at the basic buttons of this pair of “Joy-Con” handles:
Drawing: website
In addition to the basic buttons, Laopan also added a lot of "black technology" this time:
There are also four indicator lights on the handle to remind you of the battery level. The included handle bracket is called "Joy-Con Grip" and there are two lanyard parts. The lanyard part is easy to make mistakes (see video), and it takes a lot of effort to pull it off. From actual experience, the friction damping when the handle is inserted is approximately: lanyard component > bracket > body.
If you feel that the feel of the Joy-Con inserted into the holder is not good enough, you can purchase a Pro-Con separately. This is a full-size game controller that doesn’t have that many fancy features, but feels solid and solid.
It is worth mentioning that the supplied Grip handle holder does not have a charging function; only the Grip holder purchased separately can charge the Joy-Con… Lao Ren's budget-consciousness, don't you agree?
The true "craftsmanship" is not only to study one's own craft for decades, but more importantly, not to be greedy for technology or show off skills, so as to forget the original intention. Being proficient in technology itself is just a process, not an end. Just like a mobile phone with high benchmark scores, it will not give people a "screaming" experience if it has a fake case and a system full of advertisements.
The design of the Nintendo Joy-Con controller is destined to become a classic case in the history of consumer electronics and deserves careful consideration by designers.
"G-spot" and "slot":
It's all in the software
The hardware provides the stage, and there must be software to perform the opera.
This time it was able to create such a big craze, thanks to the protection of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild". You can hear countless people saying: Even if it’s just for Zelda, it’s worth buying it. It's like buying an Xbox for Halo.
The game "Breath of the Wild" is so fun that it deserves its own review. Press does not indicate. All in all, this is truly the “G-spot” of experience.
The "slot" of the experience is also the software – the system.
First of all, no Chinese.
I don’t know what Nintendo has considered this time, but the first console system (including Hong Kong) does not have Chinese language options, regardless of traditional or simplified. Currently, only "Super Bomberman R" among the games you can buy is in Chinese. The unreleased "Super Street Fighter II Final Challenger" and "Fire Emblem Warriors" are confirmed to be available in Chinese. On March 10th, "Mario Day", Nintendo also confirmed that "Super Mario: Odyssey" will add Chinese support.
Although I don’t have a language barrier myself, I fully understand how convenient and friendly Chinese is for most players in Chinese-speaking areas. Hopefully this issue will be resolved soon with a software upgrade.
Secondly, there are still many inconveniences in the system software. Here is an incomplete summary:
Although I don't expect Nintendo to make the eShop an experience like the App Store, at least the archiving problem needs to be solved. Think about it, if there is a problem with the host, or if you get a new machine, your archive will be useless. Only by solving these problems can it become a more attractive device for ordinary people.
Eight people online, sitting around and fighting each other
It can support up to 8 people to play online, so it can be said that "everyone has skills to practice". But unfortunately, except for the "masterpiece" Zelda, the current starting game lineup has four or five other games that are not satisfactory. Even for Zelda, the fully open sandbox world and 3D operations may not be suitable for everyone. There are many people on Weibo who are confused by this game. No matter how good it is, it makes them sick and makes them feel sick, so they can only reluctantly part with it.
Although at the press conference, Lao Ren paid unprecedented attention to third parties, saying that "more than 80 games are under development", only a handful of them have clear launch dates. And how I wish I could play "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" while walking!
The old man scrolls wherever he goes.
It can be said that how far we can go in the future and avoid the fate of "eating in the dust" depends on the speed and quality of the game.
Evaluation summary:
It’s not a competition of martial arts, it’s a competition of ideas
In my opinion, it is still Nintendo’s original formula and taste, but it has been replaced with a new can that keeps up with the times. The design of the Joy-Con modular controller makes the living room experience of console games portable and lightweight, which can be described as "redefining mobile gaming."
Unfortunately, the current lack of game lineup cannot fully realize this potential. Even if we say it harshly, "Breath of the Wild", which was originally developed for Wii U as a target platform, does not reflect the greatest innovation.
Fortunately, it has only been released for a week, and I am confident about its future software lineup and potential. It is this kind of confidence that made me, as a "non-famous fan", eager to buy Nintendo's new console for the first time in history.
It has corrected some of Nintendo's overly conservative and rigid practices in the past, and also reflects the usual delicacy and consideration of a "toy factory":
So if you are a parent, you can safely give your child a game console that will bring him/her a happy childhood. Just like how we longed to have our own Game Boy when we were kids.
Buying advice: Wait.
If you are a new player and have never been exposed to Nintendo, then it is still appropriate to "get into the trap". Right now (mid-March 2017) is not the best time to buy. Firstly, the price is very high; secondly, there are too few games to choose from. There will be "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition" in April, and I believe the price will gradually stabilize.
If you are a long-time Nintendo player…are you still a human if you haven't bought it? If you don’t go out to play and read articles, are you still a human being?
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Those practical, kind and responsible aspects
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You need to pay more attention and be careful about the part that falls into the pit.
Most people always talk about Nintendo’s “super IPs” such as Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda. They ignore that at least half of Nintendo's innovative genes are not in software, but in hardware.
In this era where computers, mobile phones and other digital products are ruled by "Moore's Law", Nintendo is an outlier. He never "stacks materials" or "scores" on hardware, or even "slows down" on absolute indicators intentionally or unintentionally; but he is always able to come up with strange tricks and dance with giant opponents like Microsoft and Sony. , staged a wonderful "Game Console Three Kingdoms War"…
In "The Grandmaster", Gong Baosen, who was moving from the north to the south, said to Ip Man:
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Today we are not competing on martial arts, but on ideas.
Of course, they finally competed in martial arts.
Nintendo
There are two versions, one with red and blue handles as standard, and one with two gray handles, but the configuration is the same. The complete set includes the main body and base of the game console, two Joy-Con mini handles, an anti-falling lanyard, and a charger for the handle (plug in the Joy-Con and it becomes a large handle). The game console is equipped with NVIDIA Tegra X1 chipset and uses a 6.2-inch 720P resolution screen. It has built-in 32GB storage and supports expansion of Type-C interface. Officially, it has a battery life of 6 hours.
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