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Although we're on the heels of E3, it seems Nintendo has some announcements they'd like to make before their big upcoming press conference. It's time to get your pitchforks and hype trains ready, as anything could happen! And GBAtemp will be here to give you live coverage and a recap of the event after it airs, so stay tuned!

And so here we go:
They're talking about the Switch
"And now finally...we're excited to announce..."
Pokken Deluxe!

There's a trailer for the game, showing off gameplay in the different modes of the Switch. Huge focus on local multiplayer.
Launches Sept 22 2017

Onto Sun and Moon!
And then randomly....!

They just gloss over this announcement. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for the 3DS announced. Oh and Pokken gets a new playable character. Pokken DX is also getting a playable E3 demo for Switch.

They bring out Masuda to talk about these games, stressed for the 3DS. It's an alternate story of the original game, with new Pokemon that didn't appear in the normal games. Global release Nov 17.

Last announcement! Pokemon Gold and Silver coming to 3DS virtual Console. Compatible with Pokemon Bank. Launch Sept 22.

 

[pedro702]

In the history of the main Pokemon series, have you ever seen a single generation get released across two different consoles? It would just be a bad business decision, because people who played the original games, would not want to buy a new console just for that game, especially considering the originals were so lackluster and disappointing. X/Y were better, and deserved a Z version, but they decided to skip that, which was a crappy enough decision to leave a bad taste in my mouth.

nintendo did this with pokemon mystery dungeon where red was on the gba and blue was on the ds so yes it was a spinoff but it was made and it was pokemon.

 

[RustInPeace]

I don't know if anyone pointed out that despite the generic "Ultra" prefix, it does make sense because of Ultra Beasts. In the story the mascot legends open portals to take the player to Ultra Space, and it seems they're pulling a Kyurem with absofusion. I fear broken Solgaleo and Lunala. Coro Coro's going to be must-read stuff the next few months. Also, please let there be tutor moves. One big reason I wanted DP remakes was Defog and possibly Stealth Rock as a TM (as it was in those games) or a tutor move. Sucker Punch also being a tutor move. And yeah, why no Crystal? They may announce it later, I hope. But GS is good enough.

 

[Pokem]

Alot of people are gonna get banned coming this november, I can't wait!

nothing to left to give if you're already banned last November

 

[DeslotlCL]

In the history of the main Pokemon series, have you ever seen a single generation get released across two different consoles? It would just be a bad business decision, because people who played the original games, would not want to buy a new console just for that game, especially considering the originals were so lackluster and disappointing. X/Y were better, and deserved a Z version, but they decided to skip that, which was a crappy enough decision to leave a bad taste in my mouth.

Gold and silver are compatible with both the gameboy and the gameboy color. Despite it being the same gen, the gbc did saw and exclusive title and it was crystal. So, yes, a main pokemon game was released to support two consoles.

People are just salty over the fact that their precious underpowered switch wont see a main line pokemon game soon, if it ever gets one...

 

[pedro702]

Gokd and silver are compatible with both the gameboy and the gameboy color. Despite it being the same gen, the gbc did saw and exclusive title and it was crystal. So, yes, a main pokemon game was released to support two consoles.

People are just salty over the fact that their precious underpowered switch wont see a main line pokemon game soon, if it ever gets one...

calling switch underpowered vs the 3ds choice lol

 

[DeslotlCL]

calling switch underpowered vs the 3ds choice lol

Not calling it underpowered vs the 3ds, calling it underpowered as a home console vs the rest in the market.

 

[the_randomizer]

Not calling it underpowered vs the 3ds, calling it underpowered as a home console vs the rest in the market.

Good luck getting a portable/tablet device to match the other consoles' power without it costing $500 lol. It's never happening.

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

I can't believe how much Switch owners are getting dicked over, holy hell.
No main series Pokémon in a dual-release, and not even G/S for Switch. Wow. If I owned a Switch I'd be pissed.

Pokemon ("Pocket Monsters") is primarily a handheld property, and Nintendo has made that very clear. They've also made clear that they consider the Switch a proper home console, and not another handheld. If I was a Switch owner, I wouldn't be expecting a main-series Pokemon game, at least not right out of the gates. Also, afaik, Nintendo doesn't have VC services up on Switch yet. It's only natural they wouldn't then go on to announce a VC game on Switch...

 

[DeslotlCL]

Good luck getting a portable/tablet device to match the other consoles' power without it costing $500 lol. It's never happening.

The switch costs over $500 here...

 

[the_randomizer]

The switch costs over $500 here...

I'll show myself out.

 

[DeslotlCL]

I'll show myself out.

Why? because people in first world countries can afford new stuff and we can't? Because the portable is indeed overpriced for what it offers in a lot of places like in whole south america? The retail price of $299 is still expensive here because for that price parents would prefer to buy a new tablet or phone for their kids. If nintendo could get their shit together here and fix their mess i guess we could talk about how great the switch is. But hey, we are apparently dead to them.

 

[goldensun87]

Gokd and silver are compatible with both the gameboy and the gameboy color. Despite it being the same gen, the gbc did saw and exclusive title and it was crystal. So, yes, a main pokemon game was released to support two consoles.

People are just salty over the fact that their precious underpowered switch wont see a main line pokemon game soon, if it ever gets one...

IMHO, that doesn't really count for two reasons. 1) G/S was a unique dual-type cartridge which could be played on Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color. Due to its dual nature, it did not have the full color range as a GBC exclusive. 2) They cannot be considered a cross-platform release, because they did not have 2 releases like Smash 4 did. I suppose Crystal was a GBC exclusive, but to be fair, Crystal could still connect with G/S, and Nintendo probably assumed that most Pokemon players already had a GBC. With that being said, I was not able to get Crystal despite owning a GBC, because back then, I was not earning my own money yet, and Crystal had nowhere near the amount of additional content as Emerald did.

 

[KevinLSX]

Im so glad ultra sun and ultra moon isnt on the switch. I prefer to play pokemon on the 3ds. Also for people with siblings, imagine having to pay $600 for 2 switches and $120 for two pokemon games just to play,battle, or trade together. Its just more convenient since the 3ds/2ds is so cheap now.

 

[Kioku]

Why? because people in first world countries can afford new stuff and we can't? Because the portable is indeed overpriced for what it offers in a lot of places like in whole south america? The retail price of $299 is still expensive here because for that price parents would prefer to buy a new tablet or phone for their kids. If nintendo could get their shit together here and fix their mess i guess we could talk about how great the switch is. But hey, we are apparently dead to them.

Your pessimism is unwarranted and kind of stupid.. Honestly. Why do you antagonize the system as much as you do? You and retro been hanging out or what?

... And yes, people are upset. I'm upset because they're getting away with a rather lazy sequel to a rather lazy gen.

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I'll show myself out.

The current cost of the console in certain countries is funny as hell. People pissing and moaning like they understand.

 

[pedro702]

Your pessimism is unwarranted and kind of stupid.. Honestly. Why do you antagonize the system as much as you do? You and retro been hanging out or what?

... And yes, people are upset. I'm upset because they're getting away with a rather lazy sequel to a rather lazy gen.

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The current cost of the console in certain countries is funny as hell. People pissing and moaning like they understand.

preety sure any console on those countrys cost so much more too, i bet when ps4 and xbone released there they were much more expensive lol.

 

[rileysrjay]

preety sure any console on those countrys cost so much more too, i bet when ps4 and xbone released there they were much more expensive lol.

True, plus in smaller countries aren't last gen consoles more prominent anyways?

 

[VMM]

Not calling it underpowered vs the 3ds, calling it underpowered as a home console vs the rest in the market.

Good luck getting your PS4 to work on the go

 

[pasc]

*Yawn*... Way didn't I already play those last year ?

Oh. they are "UlTrA" now. K.

But no thanks. (Hope they are at least backwards compatible, I don't want to play more than one Pkmn game in 2 years... I can't take more than that)

 

[pedro702]

*Yawn*... Way didn't I already play those last year ?

Oh. they are "UlTrA" now. K.

But no thanks. (Hope they are at least backwards compatible, I don't want to play more than one Pkmn game in 2 years... I can't take more than that)

backwards compat? its on the 3ds ...

 

[the_randomizer]

Why? because people in first world countries can afford new stuff and we can't? Because the portable is indeed overpriced for what it offers in a lot of places like in whole south america? The retail price of $299 is still expensive here because for that price parents would prefer to buy a new tablet or phone for their kids. If nintendo could get their shit together here and fix their mess i guess we could talk about how great the switch is. But hey, we are apparently dead to them.

I made a mistake, I was half joking and I wasn't aware of your situation, so sue me. My point is that you can't have PS4 quality hardware without keeping costs down. Switch-level prices with PS4 hardware is impossible. Sheesh.