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SirBoglor October 19th, 2017 7:28 AM

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Confirmed to be the Final Main 3DS Games for Pokémon
 
Honest question: is there a reason why people are freaking out about having to buy a Switch now? Were you not freaking out months ago when the Switch game was announced in the first place?

Anyways, here's the news!

Rengoku October 19th, 2017 7:32 AM

I really hate the size of my Switch I sold it for the PS4 back in April.

Guess I'll just play on the TV since I've bought one in my room anyway.
But I'd prefers a 4DS or whatever to a Switch, I don't think I'll be getting a Switch, considering how much I hate it despite the chic look.

I'll say Pokemon will end at 7 generations for me if I absolutely have to get a Switch.

mysticalflute October 19th, 2017 8:14 AM

*sigh* Guess these'll be my last games for a while until I can afford a Switch. Oh well.

Maserati777 October 19th, 2017 8:37 AM

From what I've seen Switch < 3DS

The 3ds is light, fits in my pocket easily. The switch is big and clunky. It also has those stupid side controller things.

Oh well I'm probably not going to buy a Switch just for Pokemon. Not sure if I even want to buy Gen 8 since Pokemon's been on a downhill spiral recently. Unless gen 8 has all shiny hunting methods and all gens.

EC October 19th, 2017 8:58 AM

Excellent news to get this confirmed (for the third time). Means I can save space on my shelf and put away all my 3DS games once I beat Ultra Sun. And my 3DS as well. Running out of outlets.

janejane6178 October 19th, 2017 9:35 AM

I will miss 3ds=[

Pyrax October 19th, 2017 9:54 AM

Sweet, time to buy a Switch. I've always wanted to try out Splatoon.

It was only a matter of time anyway. Hopefully Gen VIII's first games won't feel as empty as XY or SM. Also, I have to wonder how the lack of dual screens will affect hypothetical DP remakes. Specifically the Pokétch, it'll be strange accessing it from the menu.

LilyGardy October 19th, 2017 10:04 AM

USUM looks likely to be my last Pokemon games for a while. I'm not buying a Switch for one game and Diamond/Pearl remakes don't interest me anyway.

HeroLinik October 19th, 2017 10:07 AM

Let's be honest though, we were all expecting this, and it's for a good reason as well, because the 3DS is about 7 years old right now. However, the thing about third games being developed for an older console when a newer one is out is not new - Pokemon BW2 literally saw the same thing with people complaining about it still being on DS when it was meant to be on 3DS, much like how people are complaining about why USUM are still on 3DS, yet Pokemon Stars was a trademark that fuelled rumours for the third game being on the Switch. The only difference BW2 had was a tie-in app for 3DS, Pokemon Dream Radar, but that was just a marketing ploy to tide people over to the 3DS ready for XY when it would release. If USUM do come with a Switch app then it could hopefully drum up excitement for the Switch game in this same vein.

Pokken Lucario October 19th, 2017 10:08 AM

Already have switch, so can't wait.
this is gonna be good.

Mister Coffee October 19th, 2017 10:11 AM

I am pretty curious to see if the Switch can take over the Pokemon niche in the handheld market. I'm really wondering how the majority of the Pokemon fan base will transition to this platform change. I'm not upset about the 3DS lifespan finally coming to an end. It had an incredibly long lifespan and did some amazing things, but it's over. However, I can't really just get up and buy a Switch on my current budget, eventually with a bit of saving, sure, but I'm not sure I can keep up with the Pokemon franchise for the next year or two, but who knows.
What also might be interesting, is that if Nintendo starts losing sales based on the drop off of having a hand held outside of their main console. If the loss in sales is significant enough, we might see a brand new handheld console in a few years.

Mawa October 19th, 2017 10:20 AM

My main system is always the handheld ones. For some reasons I just prefer them. I love my Switch, and mostly play it as an handheld. Still, it's sad to see Pokemon leaving the DS. I have a lot of good memories with Pokemon and my SP, my Ds, my 3ds.
didn'T knew it was the last one on the DS family. I didn't want UsUm, but now... it kinda makes me change my mind.... I probably won't do it. Not first day, tho. We'll see later.

thedestinedblade October 19th, 2017 10:39 AM

To be expected. I'm excited to see how the series evolves (pun intended!) on the Switch! Playing on the go or on the big screen will be a neat experience. I bought the Switch early mostly for Zelda and Splatoon, but I knew the main series pokemon games would eventually make the transition too.

Kikaito plush October 19th, 2017 10:43 AM

Like I commented on an TyranitarTube video Just because Ultra Sun and Moon are the last 3DS pokemon games it doesn't mean the next gen/ Remake will be on the Switch..

littlebeeb October 19th, 2017 11:01 AM

Since this is the case, I wonder how long Nintendo will support the Wi-Fi connection service for the remaining games that still have it.

BadSamaritan October 19th, 2017 11:04 AM

Remember the days when pokemon fans were excited to get a console to play the game with even better graphics? I member.

pkmin3033 October 19th, 2017 11:04 AM

Well, so much for supporting the 3DS beyond 2018. Thanks for lying again, Nintendo!

Alexander18 October 19th, 2017 11:28 AM

I figured that USUM were to be the last and no doubt be the last gen 7 games too. It seems we are getting only four games per gen for now on. Gen 5, 6 and now 7 has only four main series games. I still feel that the Switch is likely to not work out. Pokemon main series games on tv is something i can't take seriously and i don't think i will ever like that.

janejane6178 October 19th, 2017 11:34 AM

Ithink thats 3ds was the ideal console for the Pokemon

colours October 19th, 2017 12:08 PM

Can't wait for main series Switch Pokemon games. The 3DS (and well, the DS family in general) have had a good life, but it's time to move on to bigger and better things.

Radiating October 19th, 2017 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meyneth (Post 9777306)
Well, so much for supporting the 3DS beyond 2018. Thanks for lying again, Nintendo!

By supporting the 3DS, they most likely meant continued bug fixes and other services like the 3DS online services and such. It's not like they'd just drop all support right away.

Judge Mandolore Shepard October 19th, 2017 12:28 PM

Well it looks like they might be the last main Pokemon games I would get seeing as I don't think I would ever get a Switch.

Desert Stream~ October 19th, 2017 1:08 PM

idk if anyone was really doubting this. Anyways, I'm excited for pokemon on switch! I just hope that the number of people who don't have a switch is gonna make the series take a massive hit next gen...

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire October 19th, 2017 2:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kikaito plush (Post 9777298)
Like I commented on an TyranitarTube video Just because Ultra Sun and Moon are the last 3DS pokemon games it doesn't mean the next gen/ Remake will be on the Switch..

Uh, they already announced back at this year's E3 that they were making a 'core' (aka main series) game for the Switch due sometime next year or later...

Somewhere_ October 19th, 2017 2:22 PM

This confirms gen 8 (technically remakes are in the current generation- HGSS was gen 4, not 2). And I think DPP remakes are coming for sure now:

-Nintendo wants to attract as many people to the switch, and a new, but very familiar game would hopefully attract some people.

-DPP remakes seem to be high in demand

-DPP remakes would allow Gamefreak to test out Pokemon on the switch before starting a whole new region

However, to counter these points, new main series games always come before remakes within generations. Meaning we may not see DPP remakes for a while.


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