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Hmmm it's probably because of Zelda!

Though subjectively the Switch isn't all that innovative like the Wii. Also, I do not see a ton of compelling games scheduled, as the next game is Super Mario Kart 8 which is a rehash from the Wii U.

Im hoping Microsoft's next console has some innovative features like their Illumiroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGGMv9RnJIA

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The form factor seems decently innovative to me anyways. This is definitely the most polished implementation of a console that travels from tv to handheld that I've owned.

The controllers seem pretty innovative to me too. They attach to the sides of the console for single player portable play, and can be detached to allow for stationary 2-player play.

If I was still a student that alone would be a killer feature for me, since I could bring it into school to play with friends without having to own multiple consoles between us.

I wasn't really a fan of the previous few generations of Nintendo consoles, but I do think they knocked it out of the park this time. The Switch is an marvelously designed piece of gaming hardware.

Zelda is a big contributing factor, but I suspect the core appeal of the Switch is the central innovation of the convertible portable/home hybrid. Not just the idea of "portable you can plug in to you TV", but in the specific details of how they've done it.

Like with the Wii, all the innovation is nothing without games. I still regret buying the Wii, besides Mario and Zelda it was mostly mini-game-collections :\

If BotW is the only game that ever comes out for the Switch, I'd still be satisfied with the purchase.

lolwut?!

botw is worth 300€??

To me, yes. Have played 80 hours thus far taking my time and in no hurry to fully beat the game as there is so much to explore and do. Can easily see myself putting in 120 hours. Say I paid $400 for the Switch and Zelda. $400 / 120 hours of entertainment = $3.33 per hour to play one of the best video games I've ever played. Totally worth it imo, to say nothing of future games I can play on the Switch or the resale value if I wanted to turn around and sell it.

It's very innovative. A console that you can also carry with you.

Like the nVidia shield?

Never heard of it.

That Illumiroom thing is neat. Not sure if it really contributes to the experience though, especially with all the furniture in the way. The only good ones were the least invasive, such as the wave effect of an explosion or the bouncing balls. That way it's more of an add on experience rather than an always on but distracting projection of the surrounding environment. Similar to the tactile effects in Switch or older rumble packs.

Simpler the better. Which brings in the question of cost/complexity vs benefits. Which seems pretty high here.

Not only do people in tech misuse the term but they put way too much weight on innovation.

Every company innovates. Innovation is not a synonym for revolution. No one buys innovation.

NES was just a box to play Mario. Wii was just a box to play Wii Sports. Gameboy was a Tetris machine. Gameboy Color was a Pokemon machine.

Well I'll be buying for Splatoon2

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