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The Nintendo Direct wasn’t all that Nintendo had to show this week, as a surprise trailer has gone up on their channel, showing off something unexpected. A belt-like object is featured in the video, being used in a variety of ways, such as a bow, a steering wheel, and on one’s leg as a fitness tracker. The product seems to have a focus on multiplayer gatherings and parties, with players needing one of the belt-like devices and a Joy-Con strapped in to make use of it. More information and details are scheduled to be revealed on September 12th.

 

[CameronCataclysm]

I am literally only interested in the fact that this appears to give some sort of bow and arrow function. I can roll around on the floor all by myself Nintendo, thanks though!

 

[toxic9]

The most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.
That people on the video just used that shit because they are payed for it.
No one will ever use it on the real life.

 

[haxan]

finally something to workout with the switch

 

[MiiJack]

Wii fi... *cough* Switch fit trainer next?
I think this was an idea pitched for Just Damce.

 

[Spider_Man]

This is going to be useless when nintendo decided to make its new model a handheld only, no detachable controllers.

And will eventually be the main system due to the poor quality of the normal model, thats if nintendo continue its production and not use lite as a means to stop current exploits.

 

[Bimmel]

Since people buy crystal apples in Kirby Clash (real money), Im sure this will sell like hotcakes.

 

[NoNAND]

Wtf is that shit are we going back to the days of the Wii and its numerous shit peripherals

i agree with this.

 

[Abstract3000]

Seriously I wish Nintendo would move on from the Wii and let go of all the Gimmicks, It seems they still are clueless on the fact the name "WiiU" was a large part of it's failure. People are sick of the pointless disposable peripherals, let's focus on Gaming!

 

[DANTENDO]

I'm sure this will be fun with some games but let's all thank nintendo for not being forced to use it

 

[Bladexdsl]

yay moar gimmicks
we just want games nintendo. games you can play with a fucking controller. nothing else!

 

[Taleweaver]

Yyyyeeeeaaaahhh....of course it wouldn't be nintendo if their marketing made any sense. My guess is their agenda looks a bit like this:

10/9: (properly) announce a peripheral device (a rubber band) that requires 2 joycons

20/9: release a switch version without detachable joycons

30/9: planned emergency meeting on why the switch lite doesn't sell

GG, nintendo. GG.

 

[Zumoly]

If that's to bring Wii sports to the Switch I find this lame. The joy cons are more than enough to do that.

 

[MasterJ360]

Gimmicky as fuk lol

 

[AxlSt00pid]

I need an adult after that video

Nintendo selling bondage gear now?

Nintendo strap-on accessory, with one joycon as "you know what"

 

[RedBlueGreen]

I'm certain nobody is surprised that the Switch is getting peripherals like this. The Switch is another Wii but with relatively modern specs.

 

[Enryx25]

Wouldn't it be cool of they invested in actual new game IP's instead of all this dumb shit?

So you want 3-4 Switch?
The team who makes this random shit is the one who made Labo, 1-2 Switch, Miitopia, Nintendo Badge Arcade.
This year Nintendo is also releasing 2 new IPs: Astral Chain and Daemon x Machina.

 

[pLaYeR^^]

That look like a joke, really Nintendo?
Waiting for the price, the dock alone is 80 euros.

 

[Deleted User]

Lol !
They are out of cardboards already ?

In fact, their business model is interesting, it is sheer deflationist capitalism: do more, with lesser and lesser.

 

[Enryx25]

Btw this is a new IP releasing in December. It's for casual players and it's made from a dev team focused on casual titles so Nintendo isn't wasting any money even if it bombs.

 

[_DrBecks_]

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games?

 

[Taleweaver]

Lol !
They are out of cardboards already ?

Just you wait. WaistbandU 2.0 will be made entirely in cardboard.