A First Look at Nintendo Labo

mediamogul

@beldar said in A First Look at Nintendo Labo:

Nintendo of 2018 is not building up their nostalgia bank for the future as they once did.

I tend to agree, but I also don't think it's because they're not giving it their best effort. It's just a different world now. Nintendo meant the world to 80s kids because it loomed so large, offering a solid and reliably entertaining product that felt tailor-made for the times. Heck, they single-handedly revitalized the video game market after the crash in '83. I imagine it's hard, if not impossible to rekindle that kind of connection and ultimately brand loyalty in a newer generation with so many options now available. Of course that's true across the board. Even the currently more popular Playstation and XBox offerings have never inspired the level of obsession that the early Nintendo products enjoyed. The best Nintendo can really do is continue on with what makes them unique in the gaming industry and hope that future generations will continue to appreciate it.

madmodder123

@mediamogul Just wait, the 3d printing group is big, there will be printable versions of the Labo on Thingiverse.com in no time! I love having a 3D printer, there are so many things u can print with it, it is crazy

Beldar

@mediamogul That's true, I don't think that it's all the fault of Nintendo directly. I think that with different choices they could have remained at #1 for longer, but competition is fierce now. The market is bigger and much more varied. There had to be winners and there had to be losers in the console wars but Nintendo managed to scrape up an impressive come back with the Switch. It's just that come back feels hollow to me.

I loved Nintendo when I was a kid, no doubt. I also hope they dig their heels in and produce a product I just can't so no to in the future.

mediamogul

@madmodder123

there are so many things u can print with it, it is crazy

I gotta look into getting one. I've got a ton of projects in mind.

@Beldar

I also hope they dig their heels in and produce a product I just can't so no to in the future.

Same here for sure.

madmodder123

@mediamogul Get the ANET A8, it is usually 200$ but it is at 146$ from here: https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_337314.html?wid=21

It is a good printer for the price, I have done comparison testing with my brother in laws 900$ printer and they were about the same quality :)

Just make sure you select the correct plug for your location (EU/UK/US)

I have a list of upgrades than can be printed/bought if you would like the list.

IMPORTANT: if you do get this make sure you order a mosfet (5$) for the heated bed for safety reasons!

mediamogul

@madmodder123 said in A First Look at Nintendo Labo:

Get the ANET A8, it is usually 200$ but it is at 146$ from here:

I always try to avoid non-essential spending for a while after Christmas, but that price is very tempting. Thanks for the heads up.