Topic: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Alrighty then, downloading the japanese VA went surprisingly fast. Now all I have to do is actually pick it up. Does anyone know whether you can start out with one VA and switch to another later on? I really do wanna give both a try and see which one I like best.

@GoldenGamer88 Given how much you can mess with the audio settings for this game, I'm shocked its not changeable on a character by character basis.

And we are a go!

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is live on the eShop! Right at an hour past my bedtime, got work tomorrow... or do I... maybe I'll call in. Nope. I took off Monday and Tuesday for this game. And can play all day at work Sunday. That'll have to do.

I ended up buying the game after all. Just played an hour but now I'll have to go to work. Game looks great in handheld mode and I'm liking the voice acting so far. It's quite refreshing to hear British voice acting in games once in a while.

@JaxonH Lucky

I think there’s a bit of fanboyism going on here. I’ve seen more screenshots of handheld mode and it definitely looks subpar. I’d want to try a demo before buying I think. Or see it running in handheld ‘in the flesh’.

I'm happy to report I am one of the (apparently) lucky few to have an Amazon pre-order fulfilled on time. It looks like I'll be seeing it in a matter of hours, according to the latest tracking information. Conversely, I have a big project slated for Monday that requires ample preparation. Managing my time effectively will be a trial amid the urges to sink hundreds of hours into Xenoblade 2 as quickly as possible.

@JaxonH can you share your thoughts on Xenoblade pro controller when you get hands on it? I’m considering buying one and finally send my right joycon on servis because it drains battery much faster then left one. I’m wondering if they “fixed” that sensitive d-pad what people talk about and how colors looks in person..

Also, I didn’t need to watch game explain video to be sold on XC2 but it made me to hit more frequently refresh button on my local store web page. Already called them twice today but no luck so far It should be in store today but I’m so impatient that I’m about to explode lol

Update:

Email received from Nintendo UK Store at 11am on December 1st (Launch Day):

My game is actually with UK Mail.

Er

Wut.

@Roamer
Fanboyism?

We have a video showing it in handheld mode. How on earth is that fanboyism? That's basing beliefs on actual evidence and not irresponsible media figures with megaphones.

On top of all that, I now have the game. It looks good in handheld mode. Just as good as it looks in the video (because of course it does, the video wasn't made up). I've also found the zoomed out view is what makes it seem a tad pixelated. Thankfully you can hold R and zoom in and it looks just as sharp as Zelda.

So... Idk what to tell you. We have a video showing it looks fine. We have me telling you straight up, I played the game last night and it looks fine.

You wanna say that's just fanboyism? Sure, it looks so horrible you can't even play it. I'm just lying because I'm a fanboy. [shakes head]

Argos selling it for £29.99 but you might be hard pressed to find any left in stock as it hit hotdeals earlier this morning.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/visit/thread/2845580

Keep trying and updating your area is the advice.

@Roamer Fanboyism? This is my first Xenoblade game, so I don’t know what you’re on about. There’s no need for comments like yours.

Ugh Argos version only available if I drive to my nearest city. Can't be arsed.

@CroRock

I'll be glad to.

I can tell you now though it looks slick, and it's probably like every other Pro Controller. Some are better than others though, so even if mine is good, doesn't mean other ones will be. They just don't have the best D-pads.

Still waiting for it to arrive. I got excited earlier as an Amazon package arrived, but it was something else I forgot I bought which was the same size as Switch case. If the game was sent via Royal Mail I’d have it by now, but it’s the random Amazon courier so could come at 8pm for all I know.

@Hughesy I got different tracking info for UK Mail this morning via email.

So...just like when the Switch launched i dont actually know who has it.

Spoiler ALERT !!!

@Roamer I mean, there's video evidence to the contrary. And it likely looks even better in person. You can find some ridiculously ugly screenshots of BotW, too, even though the game looks great in motion on the handheld.

@YummyHappyPills As your name says, I think you should take some happy pills, because you’re being royally messed about 😕

@Hughesy At this point I just want the game I've been looking forward to playing for so long.

But I have two different tracking things. No confirmation of which is right, and it was dispatched at midnight of launch day.