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GBAtemp will be going hands-on with the Nintendo Switch today (Friday 13th) between 3-7pm GMT!

Keep watching and refreshing this thread for live updates from the event where we'll be sharing our thoughts and impressions on the Switch and all the newest games!
(Tweets in next post)

Have any questions you'd like us to try and answer? Comment in this thread or tweet us and we'll do our best to reply.

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[shaunj66]

Live Twitter updates below

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Event starts around 3pm GMT
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We have arrived. Waiting to check in! pic.twitter.com/f72OgbnNUi

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Freezing our tits off on the streets of London while we wait to be let in! *Brr*

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

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A history tour of Nintendo goodness we make our way in! pic.twitter.com/62pJE3kjpB

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

the Nintendo Switch! https://t.co/A1JzRP0K4r

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Hello beautiful... I hope this isn't rude, I mean we just met. pic.twitter.com/gr1o1KrdRg

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

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Up close and personal #switch pic.twitter.com/Sjy0tDByb2

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

There's a #SonicMania demo. Welp, I'm here until close! pic.twitter.com/QkwLuNxt5v

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Broadcasting from the UK Nintendo Switch event https://t.co/7wsNM0B4fa

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Mario Kart 8 deluxe #SWITCH hands on. Should get a feel for console in weight and design! pic.twitter.com/uh2gIXGw4w

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Nintendo #SWITCH up close! pic.twitter.com/Y8mqZrsy3F

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

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There's a micro SD slot hiding under the #SWITCH kick stand!

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

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#SWITCH joycon wheel adapters! pic.twitter.com/AAL6Barwpz

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Cracking a safe in 1 2 #SWITCH. Hold the #joycon like a handle and twist until the slight rumble changes to a click & hold! First to 3 wins. pic.twitter.com/4S5UXE1VE3

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Ball Count in 1 2 #SWITCH provides a good experience of the HD rumble. Genuinely feels like balls rolling around from one side to the other!

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Hands on with 1 2 #SWITCH feels like the Wii's glory days all over again - just with less Mii's. Gimmicky fun but limited appeal.

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

Nintendo rep says previous Wii and Wii U peripherals are not compatible with the #SWITCH

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

And that's a wrap. Back into the harsh cold for the journey home. Zelda knows how we feel right now... Thanks for joining us! pic.twitter.com/Gdy84KmD2d

— GBAtemp (@GBAtemp) January 13, 2017

 

[WiiUBricker]

There is another Switch event?

 

[T-hug]

There is another Switch event?

Yes in approximately 5.5hrs time, 3 of our staff will be playing a switch unit in London.

 

[KingVamp]

There is another Switch event?

Treehouse. Where they just show off the games.

 

[Foxi4]

There is another Switch event?

Yes, there is. I believe there's a hands-on event in London today, one of my colleagues is going.

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

This is nice
Also when's treehouse?

 

[KiiWii]

Is this a 2 or 3 day reveal? Someone told me it was a 3 day event with heaps more to come.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Ask them about the spec please? FOR THE HARDCORE NERDS OUT THERE.

Also ask them about GAMES!

and i don't have a twitter.

and FRIDAY THE 13? Anyone up for a movie?

 

[Temarile]

I really really want to see the OS!

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Ask about any mobile games port like super mario run.
Ask them about a camera or something.
Ask them more about the mobile app thingy for the smartphone connection and features.
Oh and for the love of god, ask them if their WEB BROWSER is gonna be good, with video support in flash maybe. (Probably not)

Ask if it will have 5GHZ AC connection, or support mobile data from some phone plan service or whatever nonsense.

These are very important questions i honestly wanna know. THE BROWSER BEING MOST PRIORITY.

 

[Bladexdsl]

they are going to charge you monthly for vc now? nintendo please....

 

[Clydefrosch]

ask why in the world they would allow you guys, who come from a website that openly advocates stealing money from nintendo, get near to this new console

 

[stl25]

they are going to charge you monthly for vc now? nintendo please....

The saw how uber successful Playstation NOW was and wanted a piece of the action.

 

[Bladexdsl]

they are also charging to play any game online now just like XBL...

NINTENDO

nintendo you are an absolute fucking JOKE now and i have decided to get my FINAL nintendo game EVA zelda on the wiiu

PS: need a hate switch smiley

 

[Jiehfeng]

No one with a camera to tag along with? ;P

 

[Traiver]

I preordered mine already

 

[Cyan]

I'm wondering if the Switch version of Zelda will get a higher spec or if it will be exactly the same version than the WiiU.

I'm also wondering how we could play games which require the screen on the gamepad when playing from TV. Does the switch pad has a touch pad too? But no screen = no map or menu when playing zelda.
maybe it was revealed in yesterday presentation, I will have to watch it.

Oh, and maybe a general game's price range?
please, don't increase them again like on each new console gen. it might end 80-100$ per game u_u

 

[Bladexdsl]

better than zelda!

 

[sarkwalvein]

I preordered mine already

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You only have to pay 30€ reserving deposit on GameStop?
Ugh... I... kind of... will... buy... now...
Hell! No! Wait! A couple of days at least, I should wait perhaps until February!
(damn difficult to control the consumist impulse)