Vastking Electronics, a company in Shenzhen, China, releases a tablet with huge similarities to the Switch. https://youtu.be/6Da3otMXWxI
Wed Nov 01 02:36:55 +0000 2017Xenoblade 2 Hong Kong version pre-order bonus is a keychain.
http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/xenoblade2/store/
Wed Nov 01 03:52:24 +0000 2017RT @NinSwitchNews: Nintendo answers questions regarding expansion into China →http://www.siliconera.com/2017/11/02/nintendo-answers-questions-regarding-expansion-china/ (@Siliconera) #NintendoSwitch https:/…
Thu Nov 02 21:27:30 +0000 2017感謝！ https://twitter.com/sorayasaga/status/926446662951641095
Fri Nov 03 16:28:07 +0000 2017Looking forward to the day when they are OFFICIALY released in China. :) https://twitter.com/AndrewAlerts/status/926325679368450049
Sat Nov 04 04:33:32 +0000 2017Replying to @TonydaExpert, @AndrewAlerts and @candroodroad
The Switch still has no official release date in China yet. Dec, 1st is for Korea and Taiwan.
Sat Nov 04 04:39:49 +0000 2017RT @ark_SMB: 拿書的時候發現這次NS相當厲害👀
Sun Nov 05 07:11:00 +0000 2017Rumor: Nintendo's Taiwan distributor said TW Version of Zelda: BOTW will come with the 88-page game guide and world map at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Mon Nov 06 07:29:55 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
This is not surprising that the Chinese region can get My Nintendo Store exclusives from regular purchase--Nintendo HK once sold SSB4 CDs.
Mon Nov 06 07:35:35 +0000 2017Higher definition image of Super Mario Odyssey Chinese Traditional version boxart.
Wed Nov 08 08:31:27 +0000 2017Image of Super Mario Odyssey (Chinese T. Version) from another user. It seems likely that all Chinese versions of this game have European version cartridges.
Thu Nov 09 00:42:04 +0000 2017Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Chinese cover. Surprisingly, the game cartridge seemed to be the Korean version (or at least its indicated as so on the cover. Recall that Super Mario Odyssey has CHT on cover but a European cartridge.)
Thu Nov 09 18:30:11 +0000 2017Replying to @SFBTom
Thank you so much for adding Chinese support to Snipperclips (Plus)!
Fri Nov 10 18:48:40 +0000 2017The Nintendo Switch version of DOOM was labeled with Chinese support, but actually does not. Nintendo HK has now looked into the issue, but we still don't know what's causing the inconsistency yet.
Sat Nov 11 05:17:13 +0000 2017Somehow I decided to create a YouTube channel, so I will have a place to upload my collection of old iQue videos and make them easier to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCep2NX__5SSYicsSrlCuFEg
Sat Nov 11 06:00:52 +0000 2017Rare iQue DS warranty cards found on Taobao. https://h5.m.taobao.com/2shou/newDetail.html?ut_sk=1.VqrHkfgWh8gDAHPMaBu5xYxo_12431167_1510567223597.Copy.detail&page=item&id=560604181000&loginUserId=YNfsuyR4eaUsRnsmkBzNiA==&spm=a313p.29.10km73b.78573183750&short_name=F.XzzJS&lan=cn&app=chrome
Mon Nov 13 10:28:13 +0000 2017Possibly leaked images of Nintendo Switch Taiwan version box.
Tue Nov 14 04:30:39 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
System language: Multilingual (Chinese not supported)
Tue Nov 14 04:33:54 +0000 2017Rarely seen OFFICIAL Chinese Mario Comic.
(Mario's Great Adventure Vol. 1)
Full comic download here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/kylk1vy3srfib7w/Mario%27s_Great_Adventure_Vol._1_%EF%BC%88%E9%A9%AC%E5%8A%9B%E6%AC%A7%E5%A4%A7%E5%86%92%E9%99%A9_%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E9%9B%86%EF%BC%89.zip
Wed Nov 15 03:47:44 +0000 2017Replying to @SMWikiOfficial and @VGArtAndTidbits
Is there a international equivalent of this comic? Super Mario Adventures is probably the closest in plot, but that was still very different.
Wed Nov 15 03:48:46 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The comic was found from a file included in the CD-ROM bundled with every iQue GBA SP handheld. A file named "iQue_reader" (No file extention) was located in the "reader" sub directory and had the size of exactly 4 Megabytes (4,194,304 Bytes).
Wed Nov 15 03:53:26 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
By adding the file extension ".gba" to the file and running it in a GBA emulator, iQue_reader turns out to be a reader app for GBA.
Included in the ROM are two contents: One is the Mario comic, and the other is an article written by Dr. Wei Yen (Co-founder of iQue).
Wed Nov 15 03:56:14 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The iQue CD-ROM contents can be downloaded here:https://archive.org/details/iQueGBASP-CDROM
If you just want the iQue_reader file, go here:https://archive.org/download/iQueReaderGBAROM
Wed Nov 15 03:57:43 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
If you want to read Dr. Yen's article, its on iQue's site as well: http://www.ique.com/aboutiQue/ique_01.htm
Wed Nov 15 04:01:13 +0000 2017RT @Clayheroic: 「#スーパーマリオ オデッセイ」「#SuperMarioOdyssey」「#NintendoSwitch」「#ベストショットでっせい」马力欧万岁！
Wed Nov 15 05:14:29 +0000 2017ARMS will have official Chinese support in future.
Wed Nov 15 16:42:15 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak and @LuigiOdyssey
I was going to but I got lazy. Help is greatly appreciated.
(I have tried enlarging the comic with http://bigjpg.com, which makes them easier to read. If you need the enlarged images, I'll provide them, but only two hours later)
Thu Nov 16 01:10:10 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak and @LuigiOdyssey
http://www.mediafire.com/file/70ab7qk8vqxtw7x/Mario%27s_Great_Adventure--Enlarged_using_bigjpg%2Ccom_.zip
Enlarged images are here!
(Enlarged using http://bigjpg.com, with 2x upscale and highest noise reduction)
Thu Nov 16 04:37:58 +0000 2017Nintendo Switch Online promotional material in Chinese Traditional. Source and legitimacy of the the image is unknown.
Thu Nov 16 05:42:04 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Key points: Paid members have access to 50GB of cloud storage, up to 40% off exclusive discount, two free NES games with online multiplayer support, and optimized connection.
Thu Nov 16 05:43:45 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The weirdest part of the picture is that the membership price is shown in USD. That seems wierd if the material is targeted towards HK/TW.
Thu Nov 16 05:45:16 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak
Sure. These are probably the most fishy part of this image.
Thu Nov 16 05:47:21 +0000 2017Nintendo Switch ads from Nintendo HK discovered again on Baidu Tieba (Chinese equivalent of Reddit)
Fri Nov 17 03:43:48 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Literal translation of the ad:
"Nintendo Switch: Fully enjoy the fun of games anytime, anywhere!"
"3 ways to play: TV mode,Tabletop mode, Handheld mode, all new design, Play competitive and cooperative games anytime, anywhere!"
Fri Nov 17 03:49:47 +0000 2017iQue warranty cards.
Thanks to @micromacer for the images!
Fri Nov 17 03:51:36 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Possible follow-up image for the Nintendo Switch Online Chinese promo. This time, it is the Q&A part.
As with yesterday's images, the credibility and sources are unknown.
Fri Nov 17 05:10:29 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Nintendo Switch Online Subscriber VS. Non-subscriber feature comparison in Chinese. Again credibility & source is unknown.
Fri Nov 17 05:25:31 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak
From some random guys in a random QQ chatgroup who also said they got their images from some random people.
Fri Nov 17 05:37:50 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak
Also I am NOT the one who first posted the boxart for Nintendo Switch Taiwan edition--I found them on the internet but couldn't find the source.
Fri Nov 17 05:42:24 +0000 2017Yep! Turns out that the "Promotional Material" is made from a template from Pages. It is very unlikely for Nintendo to publish any promo material using a default Mac template, so it's pretty much safe to say that the pictures are fan made. https://twitter.com/micromacer/status/931403282819321857
Fri Nov 17 06:13:09 +0000 2017Left: School Newsletter template from Mac application Pages.
Right: "Nintendo Switch promo material".
See the similarities?
Fri Nov 17 06:15:11 +0000 2017Front and back cover of Pokémon Ultra Sun (Taiwan release, for Japanese region 3DS)
Fri Nov 17 06:28:16 +0000 2017Replying to @SomeFlapper
I think is the latter. If you have seen the pamphlets made by iQue and Nintendo HK, they are pretty good in terms of design quality.
It is true that these pamphlets may be made in China, but also keep in mind that Nintendo is in charge of quality control.
Fri Nov 17 08:13:27 +0000 2017Nintendo Taiwan mislabeled ARMS as a Nintendo 3DS game.
http://web.archive.org/web/20171117221411/http://www.nintendo.tw/
Fri Nov 17 22:17:42 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The ARMS banner (http://www.nintendo.tw/img/index/arms_banner.png) and the Nintendo 3DS logo (http://www.nintendo.tw/img/index/3ds_mark.png) actually 2 separate images overlaying each other.
Fri Nov 17 22:20:35 +0000 2017When a few users tried to visit http://www.nintendo.com.hk, they were redirected to this totally irrelevant site.
The redirection could have something to do with the DNS settings.
Fri Nov 17 22:24:07 +0000 2017Replying to @GoldLuigi88888 and @Story8ZP
Thank you! :D I am pretty sure they will, eventually.
Sat Nov 18 03:33:56 +0000 2017Pokémon Ultra Moon(HK Version) on iQue 3DSXL.
Interestingly, the game is stated as “for use on Hong Kong models only”.
Sat Nov 18 08:39:58 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Since iQue 3DSXL models are also designated for sale in Hong Kong as well as Mainland China, it would also count as a Hong Kong model.
Sat Nov 18 08:44:35 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source image:http://3ds.tgbus.com/news/201211/20121130075229.shtml
Sat Nov 18 08:45:09 +0000 2017Nintendo HK now recruiting game translators from Taiwan.
Sat Nov 18 10:33:51 +0000 2017The iQue Player also celebrates its 14th anniversary today!http://www.ique.com/products/M_Player.htm https://twitter.com/Gameiversary/status/931930827788873728
Sat Nov 18 18:37:36 +0000 2017Three Nintendo consoles were released on this fateful day 14,16, and 5 years ago.
Let's pay tribute to the great artists who weren't appreciated in their time.
Sat Nov 18 20:40:21 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Nintendo GameCube global sales: 22Million
Nintendo Wii U global sales: 13.56 Million
iQue Player units manufactured: 8,000~12,000
Sat Nov 18 20:42:01 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
@OnThisDayGaming
Sat Nov 18 20:42:35 +0000 2017Replying to @Mewnuz
Rockruff and Stufful.
Sun Nov 19 01:28:57 +0000 2017Replying to @Mewnuz
BTW, are you playing the new Pokémon game in English or Chinese when the Chinese Pokémon names showed up?
Sun Nov 19 02:20:52 +0000 2017Replying to @Mewnuz
Thank you! :D
Sun Nov 19 03:57:07 +0000 2017Replying to @akfamilyhomeak
iQue Player: Senpai notice my birthday?(11/18/03)
Sun Nov 19 03:59:07 +0000 2017iQue Player was released on this day in Mainland China, 14 years ago. (2003) @OnThisDayGaming
Sun Nov 19 05:28:33 +0000 2017Replying to @GoldLuigi88888
Passports covers and extra rating stickers don't nessarily go together. The first batch had passport covers and no rating stickers.
Mon Nov 20 22:49:14 +0000 2017Replying to @GoldLuigi88888
Officially speaking, iQue 3DS XL is also designated for sale in Hong Kong, but good luck finding one.
Mon Nov 20 22:49:49 +0000 2017Thanks for the update! https://twitter.com/GoldLuigi88888/status/932655387509129216
Mon Nov 20 22:50:04 +0000 201710 days until Super Mario Odyssey releases in Taiwan and Korea! https://twitter.com/ark_SMB/status/933225251411914753
Wed Nov 22 06:48:38 +0000 2017RT @ZhugeEX: Nintendo is hiring Japanese to Traditional Chinese translators for their games in Hong Kong.
The job pays around $30k per yea…
Wed Nov 22 20:14:55 +0000 2017Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Chinese cover and Super Mario Odyssey bundle TW version box.
Thu Nov 23 01:40:07 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Via http://overseas.weico.cc/share/10373580.html?weibo_id=4177181082731648
Thu Nov 23 01:41:11 +0000 2017Snipperclips Plus Chinese cover
Thu Nov 23 02:13:46 +0000 2017The Animal Crossing series now has an official Chinese Traditional translation: 動物之森
Thu Nov 23 05:08:42 +0000 2017Replying to @GoldLuigi88888
It went down a few days ago.
Was still accessible on Nov, 18th.
Sun Nov 26 22:42:14 +0000 2017Nintendo Switch game boxart (Taiwan version)
Source: PTT forum
Via:http://overseas.weico.cc/share/10645063.html?weibo_id=4178608660414884
Mon Nov 27 00:40:49 +0000 2017Replying to @GoldLuigi88888
It's probably the latter. The latest Nintendo financial report indicates that iQue has lost its marketing role. It's probably solely in charge of localization now.
Mon Nov 27 00:41:54 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
More 2/3
Mon Nov 27 00:42:26 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
More 3/3
Mon Nov 27 00:42:46 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The boxart of 1-2-Switch do not seem too convincing, as it listed only Japanese support and not English.
Mon Nov 27 00:43:58 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
...or Nintendo of Taiwan just made a careless mistake...
Mon Nov 27 00:59:38 +0000 2017Fire Emblem Heroes screenshots in Chinese T (1/2)
Source&More info in Chinese T:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.zaba&hl=zh
Tue Nov 28 02:39:19 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Fire Emblem Heroes screenshots in Chinese T (2/2)
Tue Nov 28 02:39:31 +0000 2017Fire Emblem Heroes Chinese T. faq is now online!
https://support.fire-emblem-heroes.com/zh-TW/faq
Tue Nov 28 03:25:25 +0000 2017Replying to @hanimarusd
It's actually more closer to Si-nee-pa. (Apologies, but I am not good at Japanese)
Tue Nov 28 04:09:41 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
The maintenance is over, and the game is updated with Chinese Support!
The only thing that remains untranslated is the official website: No Chinese T option yet.
https://fire-emblem-heroes.com
Tue Nov 28 04:12:06 +0000 2017A download of size 202.6MB is needed to change the in-game language into Chinese Traditional.
The voices will be Japanese under Traditional Chinese text.
Tue Nov 28 04:20:56 +0000 2017LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Chinese version boxart
Tue Nov 28 06:11:50 +0000 2017Fire Emblem Heroes Chinese T. official site now up!
https://fire-emblem-heroes.com/zh-tw/
Interestingly, the site uses U.S. version of games when referring to the past titles. (Nintendo HK/TW sold mainly Japanese imports)
Tue Nov 28 09:00:06 +0000 2017Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Screenshots (Text in Chinese S) Part 1/3
Source:http://overseas.weico.cc/share/10800984.html?weibo_id=4179410423218558
Wed Nov 29 05:21:56 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Part 2/3
Wed Nov 29 05:22:42 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Part 3/3
Wed Nov 29 05:24:04 +0000 2017To celebrate the launch of Nintendo Switch in Taiwan, Nintendo, cooperating with Justdan, will hold a "Nintendo Switch Launch Party " at Syntrend Creative Park, Taipei, Taiwan.
https://game.udn.com/game/story/10456/2846311
Wed Nov 29 07:49:04 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Event hours 12/1～12/2， 1PM~8PM
Free Cappy hat with a Nintendo Switch console purchase (Quantities limited, only 50 per day)
Wed Nov 29 07:51:01 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
Event hours 12/1～12/2， 1PM~8PM
Free Cappy hat with a Nintendo Switch console purchase (Quantities limited, only 50 per day)
Wed Nov 29 07:52:47 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
For those who already have a Switch or is unable to get one of the Cappy hats, a paper hat Cappy is available for anyone who follow Justdan's fan page.
Wed Nov 29 07:53:45 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
For those who already have a Switch or is unable to get one of the Cappy hats, a paper hat Cappy is available for anyone who follow Justdan's fan page.
Wed Nov 29 07:54:44 +0000 2017ARMS is now available in Chinese Simplified and Traditional! https://twitter.com/athlongc/status/936041416840454146
Thu Nov 30 02:59:18 +0000 2017Nintendo Hong Kong shared 2 Fire Emblem Heroes character calenders, but one of them was automatically censored by Sina Weibo.
Thu Nov 30 06:02:33 +0000 2017Replying to @athlongc
@ZhugeEX
Thu Nov 30 06:03:45 +0000 2017Nintendo Hong Kong Ltd.(NHL), iQue, and Nintendo Of Korea(NOK) localizers.
Thank you for bringing this game to a greater range of audiences!
Thu Nov 30 06:31:24 +0000 2017For the first time, Nintendo Hong Kong promotes a smartphone Nintendo game.
Super Mario Run was also localized, but Nintendo HK/TW never promoted it on their own site.
http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/app_20171128_fire_emblem_heroes_release.htm
Thu Nov 30 06:41:39 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
A Chinese S. version of the press release is also available, but the index page thumbnail has a fine print saying that the game is available in Chinese T only.
http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/app_20171128_fire_emblem_heroes_release_sc.htm
Thu Nov 30 06:42:41 +0000 2017Super Mario Odyssey preorders in Taiwan will also have the opportunity to get a passport sleeve.
Thu Nov 30 06:54:39 +0000 2017Disgaea 5 now has Chinese support!
Thu Nov 30 07:55:07 +0000 2017Correction: The update is nor live yet. The official date for Chinese support update comes on Dec, 1st. These images are from those who broke the street date. https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/936141527851474944
Thu Nov 30 07:58:39 +0000 2017Replying to @chinesenintendo
*Not* live yet
Thu Nov 30 07:59:00 +0000 2017Higher definition images of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Snipperclips Plus Chinese covers. (back side)
Thu Nov 30 08:46:11 +0000 2017RT @Angle_0A7: 😂😂给究极日月中文环境点个赞！！！这个只有中文语境才能看得懂！！！本土化好评！！！！
Thu Nov 30 16:45:08 +0000 2017