Three years later, a Mainland China release is finally a reality, but at what cost? https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1112921290489311232
Wed Apr 01 03:19:50 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The POW Block is most likely not the only modification required for a Mainland China release. Porygon2, Porygon-Z and Mimikyu's Simplified Chinese names were stripped off their English letters, effective March 23.
This change was greeted with great disapproval and/or sarcasm.
Wed Apr 01 03:29:39 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/136439909.html?weibo_id=4485699669381871
Wed Apr 01 03:29:46 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
It was heavily believed by the fans that the name changes were from Tencent's request because they would want less trouble getting their games approved in China.
The 3 Pokémon name changes do not affect Traditional Chinese.
Wed Apr 01 03:31:13 +0000 2020RT @Akfamilyhome: 新影片的時候到了！今天我想和大家探討一下任天堂在香港銷售遊戲機的歷史！歡迎分享影片 :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IToY_73pRHU
Wed Apr 01 18:19:01 +0000 2020RT @GoNintendoTweet: Shanghai police and fire departments use Animal Crossing: New Horizons to spread the word on coronavirus combat effort…
Thu Apr 02 08:30:59 +0000 2020RT @Akfamilyhome: Now that April 1st is over, yesterday's core video talking about Nintendo's fascinating release history in Hong Kong has…
Thu Apr 02 10:14:17 +0000 2020It is possible to acquire update v1.1.1a participate Easter Events in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on a Tencent Nintendo Switch.
Only online multiplayer and design sharing are unavailable at the moment (as well as any feature requiring an eShop download).
Thu Apr 02 19:30:24 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://weibo.com/6247019417/IBhGE4RWl
Thu Apr 02 19:30:39 +0000 2020RT @MetalMarioJSKR: Lots of Chinese game companies have tried everything to study the marketing of Animal Crossing [in China]. However, Nin…
Fri Apr 03 04:44:21 +0000 2020In accordance with China's mourning day (April 4th) for the victims of COVID-19, all online multiplayer services of Tencent Nintendo Switch are suspended for the entirely of the day.
Fri Apr 03 22:04:33 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
National flags will fly half-mast, and all public entertainment will be suspended on Saturday.
The entirety of the nation will observe 3 minutes of silence, with horns and sirens of vehicles wail in grief. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/03/c_138943301.htm
Fri Apr 03 22:05:58 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://weibo.com/7229718199/IBFNdqSOZ
Fri Apr 03 22:06:14 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
There were no records of iQue complying to the mourning day for victims of Whenchuan Earthquake from May 19th to 21th, 2008, possibly because their products did not cover any online games.
It's also possible that Tencent had to comply because all their other online games did too.
Fri Apr 03 22:12:44 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Screenshot from: http://web.archive.org/web/20080904234216/http://www.ique.com:80/news_zx.htm
Fri Apr 03 22:13:38 +0000 2020RT @chinesenintendo: The POW Block is most likely not the only modification required for a Mainland China release. Porygon2, Porygon-Z and…
Fri Apr 03 22:51:21 +0000 2020Replying to @s07195
Tencent got Mario Kart 8 Deluxe approved without modfying any English road signs, but they had to censor the POW block. At this point they're probably just paranoid of the unpredictable nature of the game approval bureal.
Fri Apr 03 23:45:22 +0000 2020Replying to @nintendkid
The prevailing speculation:
https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1239428867225292801?s=20
Sat Apr 04 00:07:04 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The associated error code is 2306-0520, and is reported as a DNS/proxy error rather than server maintenance.
Sat Apr 04 03:42:10 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The entire domain of http://nintendoswitch.com.cn is blacked out by Tencent throughout the duration of April 4th.
Sat Apr 04 03:46:09 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The global Simplified Chinese network status site (usually with information matching that from Tencent) shows normal online functionalities.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/netinfo/zh_CN/index.html
Sat Apr 04 04:46:58 +0000 2020RT @ninsoup: Tencent Nintendo Switch Online Play Goes Offline For China’s Mourning Day https://nintendosoup.com/tencent-nintendo-switch-online-play-goes-offline-for-chinas-mourning-day/
Sat Apr 04 23:31:28 +0000 2020Replying to @Pasu2k and @ninsoup
It's for free. I don't think they have the guts to charge online multiplayer for MK8D only.
Sun Apr 05 06:06:48 +0000 2020Replying to @kelslewin
iQue history fan group. This is especially true before mid-2017 when nobody cared about iQue in China.
Sun Apr 05 08:34:21 +0000 2020HK $570 = US $73.5 https://twitter.com/GREENAP61083151/status/1246966358635507713
Mon Apr 06 01:39:33 +0000 2020Sina Weibo (Chinese social media) adveetises Animal Crossing: New Horizons on app startup.
Seriously, the game's out for quite a while and those guys still can't find a Simplified Chinese logo?
Mon Apr 06 04:02:09 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/137653033.html?weibo_id=4490661648637298
Mon Apr 06 04:02:17 +0000 2020⚠️警告—健康与安全忠告
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使用说明书的《安全警告信息》，
这关系到您的健康与安全。
最新信息请访问以下网址：
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Tue Apr 07 03:43:57 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Inspired by:https://twitter.com/RiiConnect24/status/1245898648539598855?s=20
Tue Apr 07 03:44:32 +0000 2020Replying to @NGO_9000
Close but no cigar. Everything was planned but it was killed off by the last minute, so remnants of the iQue Wii existed across various Wii system files, and the Health warning screen is one of them.
Tue Apr 07 03:48:52 +0000 2020Mario Tennis Aces and Octopath Traveler are sent in for approval in China.
Wed Apr 08 01:36:13 +0000 2020With the prices of Nintendo Switch consoles going through the roof in many countries, the prices of Tencent Nintendo Switch has stayed surprisingly* low, with some sellers offering prices below the MSRP.
*Not really surprising if you knew how terribly crippled the TNS is.
Wed Apr 08 15:44:53 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Image from: https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/138307142.html?weibo_id=4491522290120890
Wed Apr 08 15:45:38 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Wed Apr 08 15:46:23 +0000 2020A non-exhaustive list of Nintendo Switch software sent in for approval in China, as of April 8th, 2020.
27 games have been sent in, and only 3 of them have been approved for distribution.
(Games with asterisks are not confirmed to be their Switch versions.)
Wed Apr 08 16:41:30 +0000 2020Clubhouse Games 51: Worldwide Classics Hong Kong preorder bonus is a set of clips.
Thu Apr 09 02:08:33 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Via: https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/138354204.html?weibo_id=4491740898022919
Thu Apr 09 02:09:20 +0000 2020Macao man was found smuggling 625 Nintendo Switch cartridges at Gongbei Port of China.
Unlike most previous news on confiscating videogame "importing", this piece was news was somehow positively received by gamers in China.
Thu Apr 09 02:27:50 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
One possible reason is that there has been a long time issue of sellers resealing cartridges in knock-off cases and sell them off as new. This has plagued Switch games in China so much that lots of people have written articles on how to tell official boxes from custom ones.
Thu Apr 09 02:29:56 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Another possible reason is that the Switch has attracted lots of new gamers, and many of them are unaware of the grey market "import" nature of the games they're holding. Only 3 out of ALL Nintendo Switch games (and only ONE physical) are officially released in China.
Thu Apr 09 02:31:16 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source: https://www.3dmgame.com/news/202004/3785922.html
Thu Apr 09 02:31:24 +0000 2020Not gonna forget it before they release the Chinese version. https://twitter.com/TodoNintendoS/status/1248076741521915906
Thu Apr 09 03:00:01 +0000 2020You can teach Linear Algebra and Kinematics in #AnimalCrossingNewHorizions .
Thu Apr 09 06:41:01 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Physics: http://www.bilibili.com/video/av412526080
Maths:
http://www.bilibili.com/video/av752737841
Thu Apr 09 06:41:34 +0000 2020Replying to @MicheleMosena
It's not officially out, but people can import it and play in Simplified Chinese.
Thu Apr 09 09:57:12 +0000 2020Not in China though. However, attempting to log into a WeChat account (used by TNS) on another device is a very convoluted process. I can't say how effective it is on preventing account abuse but it can be troublesome even for the true owner. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1248355001321361408
Thu Apr 09 21:41:43 +0000 2020Super Mario Odyssey (China) and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (China)
Physical cartridge release coming April 15th.
Fri Apr 10 01:26:25 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
...and they emphasized online multiplayer is free.
Fri Apr 10 01:49:51 +0000 2020Replying to @LameMoat and @GoNintendoTweet
It's not meant to be a replacement of actual remote learning. The instructors made those videos mostly for fun.
Fri Apr 10 01:55:53 +0000 2020Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (China) boxarts
Fri Apr 10 02:32:49 +0000 2020THIS IS A STATE OF EMERGENCY for Animal Crossing Fans in China:
All AC merchandise listings (console, case, games) are demanded to be taken down.
The reason was suspected to be User Generated Content Offensive to Chinese leaders.
Fri Apr 10 03:54:51 +0000 2020Replying to @dartinaperez
My guess it's most likely something to do with HK protestors and their designs.
Fri Apr 10 04:53:56 +0000 2020Replying to @kyodash
I wish it were fake.
Fri Apr 10 04:54:13 +0000 2020Replying to @Tomf00ler
I wish it were fake.
Fri Apr 10 05:20:27 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The mods of r/NintendoSwitch equivalent of Baidu forum "Tieba" made a statement on the current incident.
Topics on Animal Crossing are allowed to stay but not those precisely on the listing takedowns.
Fri Apr 10 05:54:33 +0000 2020RT @chinesenintendo: The mods of r/NintendoSwitch equivalent of Baidu forum "Tieba" made a statement on the current incident.
Topics on An…
Fri Apr 10 05:54:54 +0000 2020Replying to @sptflcrw2, @snshinestan, @Alejand72955458 and @Genuine_Angus
The game is not actually under Chinese control. All copies of ACNH are unofficial imports into China, so it's not like they were actually screened by the government.
Fri Apr 10 05:58:29 +0000 2020RT @ZhugeEX: Your're going to see a lot of reactionary "Animal Crossing banned in China" stories over the next week. So I wrote the thread…
Fri Apr 10 06:46:43 +0000 2020RT @ZhugeEX: Animal Crossing does not have an official release in China, but fans could still buy an imported version of the game from over…
Fri Apr 10 06:47:20 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The hashtag #AnimalCrossing no longer exists on social media Weibo.
Fri Apr 10 09:43:58 +0000 2020#NewProfilePic
Fri Apr 10 10:34:38 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
It was fun while it lasted.
https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1248547258808713217?s=20
Fri Apr 10 10:35:13 +0000 2020Replying to @theyeeter691 and @NinEverything
This is a Hong Konger/Taiwanese release.
Fri Apr 10 11:09:59 +0000 2020Replying to @theyeeter691 and @NinEverything
It's okay, the Chinese region situation for Nintendo is quite perplexing even without any politics involved. You're not the only one confused by these Chinese language releases.
Fri Apr 10 11:16:22 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Many brick & mortar game stores in Shanghai were inspected by the government, fined, and confiscated all copies of #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons .
Since this was the only confiscated game the previous smuggler case is possibly unrelated.
Fri Apr 10 11:41:36 +0000 2020Replying to @ZhugeEX
Mom & pop stores aren't safe anymore it seems.
Fri Apr 10 11:42:49 +0000 2020Replying to @NintenRuben and @ZhugeEX
Not possible for a Tencent Nintendo Switch (official Chinese model), but most gamers in China buy a global model import console which can connect to any non-Mainland China shop.
Fri Apr 10 21:31:30 +0000 2020StreetPass maps were planned for East Asian countries other than Japan), but the feature was scrapped due to "console capacity issues".
Datamining StreetPass Mii Plaza shows that both the base color maps and Line maps for those regions remained in the files.
Sun Apr 12 03:51:57 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://tcrf.net/StreetPass_Mii_Plaza#Unused_Graphics
Special thanks to @jhynjhiruu for providing technical support!
Sun Apr 12 03:52:42 +0000 2020Replying to @Grenickja
Not really. I have a Korean 3DS and the only regions you can set are actually under SK control. The NK region of the line map is white instead of transparent so you can never add a color to that region.
Sun Apr 12 03:59:46 +0000 2020RT @blacktangent: マリオギャラクシーのクリア後に貰える写真、nvidia中国版だとその場で手紙が見れる仕様になってるのね
Mon Apr 13 03:42:09 +0000 2020RT @blacktangent: 知っている人は少ない感じはしますが
実はマリオギャラクシーとNewマリwiiは2年ほどにHDリマスター版が中国のNvidiaのタブレットでダウンロード版が販売されているんですよ
Mon Apr 13 03:43:58 +0000 2020Two done, two to go. https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1156790693722906625
Mon Apr 13 07:11:19 +0000 2020RT @GoldieParadise: @chinesenintendo It even works on Traditional Chinese, but is okay if you type it in English.
Mon Apr 13 09:03:12 +0000 2020#AnimalCrossingNewHorizons now banned for streaming on some Chinese streaming sites.
Discussions on social media do not yet appear to be strictly regulated.
Mon Apr 13 10:48:34 +0000 2020Replying to @ZhugeEX
斗鱼 and 虎牙 have struck the ban hammer. Bilibili streams still appear to be safe as of now.
Mon Apr 13 10:51:03 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
A Chinese Switch news account has to rename their listing of ANCH to Japanese to avoid potential troubles.
Mon Apr 13 11:47:43 +0000 2020RT @chinesenintendo: A Chinese Switch news account has to rename their listing of ANCH to Japanese to avoid potential troubles. https://t.c…
Mon Apr 13 12:12:56 +0000 2020RT @TodoNintendoS: The more I read about the current situation of Animal Crossing New Horizons in China the sadder I get tbh. Everyone dese…
Mon Apr 13 18:21:55 +0000 2020Replying to @GREENAP61083151 and @letchange
iQue時代有一些。騰訊好像沒有給Switch印刷這種。
Mon Apr 13 18:34:33 +0000 2020RT @ninsoup: Razer Reveals Official Pikachu Wireless Earphones In China https://nintendosoup.com/razer-reveals-official-pikachu-wireless-earphones-in-china/
Mon Apr 13 18:34:47 +0000 2020Replying to @WindowsLuciano
It was pulled off from online sellers when #FreeHongKong art made using the game became viral. It was only a matter of time for it to be banned on streaming sites.
Mon Apr 13 18:44:36 +0000 2020For unknown reasons, Tencent Nintendo Switch did not get pushed the 10.0.0 update.
Going into system update shows V9.2.0 is the "latest" system version.
All previous updates of TXNS firmware are synchronous with the global Switches.
Tue Apr 14 04:16:47 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Tencent Nintendo Switch system update website:
https://www.nintendoswitch.com.cn/support/system_update/index.html
Tue Apr 14 04:21:04 +0000 2020Hashtag topic "Switch supply in Japan does back to normal this week" blocked on social media weibo.
Since no restrictions are imposed on import Switch hardware in the country, many consider to be an oversensitive self-censorship of the social media itself.
Wed Apr 15 02:07:40 +0000 2020RT @MetalMarioJSKR: Those who went as quickly as possible to complain in official government channels is pushing the game closer to its dea…
Wed Apr 15 06:01:12 +0000 2020RT @MetalMarioJSKR: What's the worst case scenario? Buying Physical games like drug dealers, and buying digital games requires a VPN.
Of co…
Wed Apr 15 06:03:55 +0000 2020Someone actually made a Chinese fan translation of Super Mario Land (2) DX using official translations.
It's so nice to see fan translators embracing official names.
Wed Apr 15 21:32:42 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Since the source uses a file host unfriendly for users outside China and the hacks are in ROM format, I've converted them to .ips format that requires the same ROMs as the original DX patches:
SMLDX: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/419255018521362433/700095331655745606/SMLDXCN.ips
SML2DX: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/419255018521362433/700095334889816144/SML2DXCN.ips
Wed Apr 15 21:34:27 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source:
Credits:
Translation：verkkars
Testing：verkkars
toruzz for the original DX hacks
http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4477/
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3784/
Wed Apr 15 21:35:31 +0000 2020Replying to @NovaGT7
This has happened to my viewers once before with screenshots created by My Boy/My Old Boy emulators. I guess either my Twitter app or my phone hates them.
Wed Apr 15 21:36:52 +0000 2020Replying to @NovaGT7
Wed Apr 15 21:37:16 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Maybe I should also tag @toruzz
Wed Apr 15 21:38:08 +0000 2020Replying to @toruzz
Anything you would like to say to this translator? He/she said they're "a novice that just learned how to fan translate."
Wed Apr 15 21:43:52 +0000 2020Replying to @toruzz
I don't have an account to the forum he posted his hack on, but I'll have him know somehow!
Wed Apr 15 21:44:59 +0000 2020Replying to @toruzz
Got it!
Wed Apr 15 21:48:58 +0000 2020Replying to @literal_cringe
My Twitter app or my phone has some trouble with GBC/GBA emulator screenshots it seems.
Wed Apr 15 23:36:28 +0000 2020Nintendo Switch Vouchers and Famicom/Super Famicom controllers releasing in Hong Kong.
Prices are HK$649 per set of vouchers (US$84)
Famicom controller set: HK$459 (US$59)
Super Famicom Controller: HK$245 (US$32)
Thu Apr 16 02:10:43 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200416_01.html
Thu Apr 16 02:10:53 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The vouchers are only available for sale from April 16th to May 17th.
Thu Apr 16 02:12:24 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source link: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/6608639922
Thu Apr 16 02:21:17 +0000 2020First look at Tencent Nintendo Switch (China) release of MK8D and SMO!
Images provided by @zhaochen0507
Thu Apr 16 03:13:58 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/140042732.html?weibo_id=4494292532040707
Thu Apr 16 03:14:56 +0000 2020Monthly game approvals in China (Dec 2018~Feb 2020)
Via: https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/140044703.html?weibo_id=4494295120139781
Thu Apr 16 03:23:41 +0000 2020The first image is the *complete* official Nintendo Switch library in China now, BTW. https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1250623441306152962
Thu Apr 16 03:48:45 +0000 2020Replying to @HKWORLDCITY and @zhaochen0507
If you mean the official China release, no.
Thu Apr 16 04:04:22 +0000 2020Despite certain regulations on videogame software in China, the inside cover of Super Mario Odyssey (China) shows the lyrics only in English.
Thu Apr 16 04:14:34 +0000 2020Replying to @Kewl0210
Since the commercial is in English, it's safe to say there isn't one.
Thu Apr 16 04:17:20 +0000 2020Replying to @sebastrese
Hong Kong has plenty of games on their eShop: https://store.nintendo.com.hk/
I believe you're talking about China's eShop, which indeed has only 3 games, and obviously no vouchers.
Thu Apr 16 05:20:49 +0000 2020Replying to @aoiahoy
We don't know. Judging from just numbers, it's not an easy time for the import games.
Thu Apr 16 05:22:15 +0000 2020Replying to @sebastrese
It's okay. Hong Kong and China divisions of Nintendo operate quite differently due to their different laws. However, massive importing has muddled the line between the two.
Thu Apr 16 05:26:42 +0000 2020RT @Akfamilyhome: The iQue Player version of Super Mario 64 uses two pages to display score info due to the larger Chinese characters, thus…
Thu Apr 16 16:05:11 +0000 2020RT @zhaochen0507: 腾讯Nintendo Switch™《马力欧卡丁车8 豪华版》联机视频
https://youtu.be/X4KB1OwIb58
Thu Apr 16 16:25:01 +0000 2020Replying to @NXGen461 and @ZhugeEX
The Tencent Nintendo Switch plays import carts (No online or SLC however). The Tencent carts cannot play on a global Switch.
Thu Apr 16 22:43:18 +0000 2020Replying to @mineacts028 and @Nintendeal
Official Chinese release: game is only playable in Simplified Chinese, only connects to Chinese servers, may contain bizarre changes as a result of China's censorship.
Thu Apr 16 22:44:53 +0000 2020RT @ZhugeEX: A look at the box arts for the Tencent Nintendo Switch versions of Super Mario Odyssey & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Both games rece…
Thu Apr 16 22:45:45 +0000 2020#AnimalCrossingNewHorizons tag unbanned on China social media weibo.
Fri Apr 17 03:18:02 +0000 2020RT @koopa630kit: 中國內地遊戲雜誌
神遊機介紹特輯。
Fri Apr 17 09:13:14 +0000 2020Nintendo software compatibility for China and global systems.
For a detailed explanation on the mess associated with iQue/Nintendo 3/DS family, see the 2nd image.
Sat Apr 18 00:13:59 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Image #1: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/412682242490630162/700861170952962048/unknown.png
3/DS family compatibility: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/412682242490630162/700858662305923153/unknown.png
Sat Apr 18 00:17:16 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Updated sheet2:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429946831221555210/700865637529944194/unknown.png
Sat Apr 18 00:31:06 +0000 2020Super Mario Odyssey Global (top) VS China (bottom) comparison
Skeletons are not censored and 64 outfits are renamed "N64" https://twitter.com/flamebeam0131/status/1251833927091646464
Sun Apr 19 11:26:45 +0000 2020Going for the worst score in RC racing shows that only 2,537 individuals submitted their scores in SMO (China). About 4,300 scores exist for rope skipping. https://twitter.com/flamebeam0131/status/1251835399787274240
Sun Apr 19 13:34:49 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
The leaderboard also incorrectly copies "World ranking" when all scores are from TNS users obviously.
Sun Apr 19 13:36:13 +0000 2020Super Mario Odyssey (China) credits
https://youtu.be/NTun8ggxCew
Sun Apr 19 13:41:56 +0000 2020How to have Miis with Simplified Chinese characters on Nintendo Switch (also required for Tencent Nintendo Switch):
在Nintendo Switch上使用简体字Mii的方法（腾讯NS也需要这么做）:
Sun Apr 19 23:36:14 +0000 2020Replying to @jei_ko_bu
It is indeed surprising. The TNS mostly takes away features and adds little.
Sun Apr 19 23:41:11 +0000 2020Replying to @TanookiMario12
Unsupported software-wise. If the console runs a non-iQue system using emunand, NFC readers will work.
Sun Apr 19 23:52:55 +0000 2020RT @GREENAP61083151:
Mon Apr 20 07:28:01 +0000 2020Picross S 1-3 will be released in China (on Tencent Nintendo Switch) as a single package, from distributor GameraGame.
The China release will offer exclusive Chinese-themed puzzles.
Mon Apr 20 22:34:11 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Via: https://weibointl.api.weibo.cn/share/141169991.html?weibo_id=4495924090840434
Mon Apr 20 22:34:18 +0000 2020RT @GREENAP61083151: 買動森會遊戲才送
Mon Apr 20 22:48:45 +0000 2020Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (FE6) was the earliest known Fire Emblem game that received Chinese localization. Unlike future Chinese releases, this game translated text like "MISS", "NO DAMAGE", "PLAYER PHASE" and "ENEMY PHASE".
It also was officially approved in China.
Tue Apr 21 02:09:13 +0000 2020Replying to @MateuNoRegreso
It's either me or Twitter hates low resolution PNG files.
Tue Apr 21 02:15:19 +0000 2020This was the first Fire Emblem game with a released Chinese localization (Chinese language available only in the JP release). Other Localized FE games are:
FE Warriors (JP only)
FE Heroes (WW)
FE Three Houses (WW)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore (WW) https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1163832382098571264
Tue Apr 21 03:11:29 +0000 2020Replying to @VZ_Blade
It may be a niche market on the appearance, but Nintendo did their research.
Despite few people bought genuine copies (especially true before the 3DS era), the franchise has a high popularity in the region. More people are probably fans of FE titles on the GBA than Mario.
Tue Apr 21 06:49:33 +0000 2020Replying to @VZ_Blade
Exactly. Chinese (console) gamers seem to heavily favor JRPG titles(Pokémon, FE, Xenoblade). It took Nintendo more than a decade to realize that making Mario as the flagship doesn't work in China.
Tue Apr 21 07:24:05 +0000 2020Replying to @VZ_Blade
Few people complained when DKCR didn't get a translation but comments were bustling when Octopath Traveler didn't have Chinese available day one.
Tue Apr 21 07:24:11 +0000 2020Update 10.0.1 is out worldwide, including Tencent Nintendo Switches, which skipped the previous 10.0.0 update.
Wed Apr 22 00:41:02 +0000 2020Replying to @AsphereOfficial
The update log specified new icons but did not explicitly state if ACNH icons are added.
I don't have a TNS so I cannot check myself.
Wed Apr 22 01:10:14 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
https://www.nintendoswitch.com.cn/support/system_update/index.html
Wed Apr 22 01:11:23 +0000 2020Replying to @Akfamilyhome
Tencent Nintendo Switch owners:
Wed Apr 22 07:43:18 +0000 2020Replying to @TheMaractusMan and @Dskjfl
Also TNS cannot connect to global eShop or online, so any DLC or online events (minus software updates) are unavailable to them.
Wed Apr 22 14:41:56 +0000 2020Thanks to the widespread of unlicenced Famicom clones in the 90s, the Tengen version of Tetris was quite popular in China, at least more popular than the licenced counterpart. https://twitter.com/nintendolife/status/1252972945170980865
Wed Apr 22 14:55:11 +0000 2020Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day.
Players of the Tencent Nintendo Switch release of Mario Kart Deluxe can see the Earth rotating. However, they cannot play online multiplayer with people around the world.
Wed Apr 22 17:32:03 +0000 2020Replying to @JackBHAFM
Yes. Many people in China use the global version with few issues of connecting to global serves. Although some ISPs in China might have trouble connecting to Nintendo servers due to issues with NAT and other reasons. The serves are not blocked by the firewall.
Wed Apr 22 17:52:37 +0000 2020Replying to @ODezfxGunam, @markthefreaks and @peenSLly
MK7 has an official release in China. However, since MK7 is a region locked game Nintendo can give each region a special treatment. If your country is Taiwan in MK7 your flag and location will be hidden from iQue 3DSXL users.
https://mobile.twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1152588845570908160
Fri Apr 24 01:48:05 +0000 2020RT @zhaochen0507: 腾讯Nintendo Switch™《马力欧卡丁车8 豪华版》制作人员名单 https://youtu.be/fxoDYUQV28Y 来自 @YouTube
Sat Apr 25 10:17:55 +0000 2020A Japanese exclusive, Tomato Adventure almost made it out to China.
China was also so close in getting Mario & Luigi, also from AlphaDream. https://twitter.com/NintendoMemo/status/1245753123332898816
Sat Apr 25 21:58:51 +0000 2020Replying to @AlexIresq and @ZhugeEX
Not in the China version of Nintendo 3DS lol
Mon Apr 27 03:25:18 +0000 2020Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch Chinese language release coming July 1st. (Hong Kong, Taiwan)
eShop page shows the game runs in Korean and Chinese only, thus it is not the same game data as the European/Japanese release.
Tue Apr 28 04:13:51 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Announcement page: https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200415_01.html
Tue Apr 28 04:14:42 +0000 2020Tencent NintendoSwitch be like: I would like to share some of my fruits, but I can't connect to the internet https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1255044706871975937
Tue Apr 28 08:27:51 +0000 2020Replying to @adam_s_j
Not sure what's keeping the game from getting a U.S. release. I have the UK copy of the game, and all online features work with a U.S. Nintendo account. The American flag is also properly displayed in worldwide tournaments.
Tue Apr 28 23:31:40 +0000 2020Random: On April 17th, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller repairs in China were suspended until May 6th due to lack of spare parts.
Via:https://weibo.com/7362732063/IEnUsyg2D
Tue Apr 28 23:39:50 +0000 2020Tencent adds indie games and Third Party titles to their "future release" section of their website.
The first game with a known release time is Neon Abyss, which is scheduled for a Summer 2020 release.
Tue Apr 28 23:41:52 +0000 2020Replying to @MegaHedgehog703
A Chinese exclusive party game that plays similar to Mario Party
Wed Apr 29 01:32:32 +0000 2020Xenoblade Chronicles Definifitive Edition Chinese language release Cover
(Taiwan rating symbol)
Wed Apr 29 02:39:54 +0000 2020A number of Amiibos got their barcode numbers in China, as shown on China's Commodity Information Service Platform website.
I've added the images to the Amiibos.
*Note #1: The Mario Series Amiibo are dubbed "Standard Ed.", but the actual products may be the Smash Series.
Thu Apr 30 00:34:39 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Note #2: This website offers no information on when, or if, these products will be released.
Thu Apr 30 00:35:43 +0000 2020Replying to @chinesenintendo
Went a few pages further and found King Dedede of Kirby Series too.
Thu Apr 30 00:43:04 +0000 2020