Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@IceClimbers
Yea. I need to get a SNES Classic. Though now I'm wondering if it's worth it because of SNES games on the Switch.

I regret buying NES and SNES Classic now that I have them all on Switch. I suppose it’s good because I have some modded games on there like the 3 Fire Emblem SNES games in English, etc. but I had those on 3DS and GPD WIN 2 and PC and Wii U already.

With Genesis Collection on Switch, I skipped the mini. No Sonic 3 or Sonic and Knuckles? No thanks. I’m done re-buying Genesis games over and over and over and still never getting those two games.

Bayonetta 2 on Switch Lite
Astoundingly gorgeous. I’ve been trying a bunch of different games on the Lite, and Bayonetta 2 just looks immaculate! The smaller screen really helps to smooth out any remaining jaggies. I honestly think this is one of the best looking games on a handheld I’ve seen. It’s really, really slick. I have a feeling there’s going to be a lot of other games that look really good to with that smaller screen.

But man, I forgot how fun Bayonetta 2 is. What started as a two minute test to see what it looks like turned into a two hour binge.

I got an SNES Classic as much for the novelty of owning a tiny SNES as much as the games I didn't own (or had never played). Like even when I get NSO, I don't have much interest in playing SNES games on it, barring maybe the ones not on SNES Classic (and maybe a bit of online Mario Kart). Also because if I stop playing Switch online games, I can still play my SNES Classic without paying an additional fee.

I'd probably do the same for the Genesis Classic Mini whatever its called, but mostly because I think I heard the Sega Genesis Classics Collection (which is longer than my stupid made up name for the Genesis Mini thing) aren't the best versions of those games? "I think I heard" because Sega has released some of these Genesis games like 5+ times in the past few years so I actually can't even keep track, but there are disappointing Genesis ports that Sega put out in recent years, I do know that.

I would strongly recommend the Genesis Mini. It has a few games that I previously hadn't heard of, like Toejam & Earl, Comix Zone, and Vectorman, to name a few, that are surprisingly fun. It feels more polished compared to the Nintendo classic editions in the sense that it has a better menu that is easier to navigate, and that you can still stick your hand through the cartridge slot and remove the Sega CD connector cover. Novelty is a huge chunk of these classic edition's appeal, and the Genesis mini has that in spades.

I'm really enjoying Link's Awakening, more than I thought given the original was popular, but not without major faults.

And I must say, this art style...I need more of this. This works.

@Knuckles-Fajita The art style already sold me, but it still retains its charm. I try to lose a heart around trees, just so I can watch Link eat an apple on the go

I wouldn't say no to an Earthbound remake with a similar, but clay, style. Even though that won't happen.

The artstyle for Link's Awakening is gorgeous. It's actually the only reason I'm even halfway interested in the game.

@JaxonH Genesis Collection has some emulation issues and input lag, and the Genesis Mini has a bunch of games that haven't been re-released in a long time. The lack of Sonic 3 and Rocket Knight Adventures is unfortunate, but the library does SO much right. It's the only Mini console I've ever been heavily tempted to buy.

Add games that were never released or never came West, @Ralizah ....

@JaxonH I'd get a Genesis Mini just for Wily Wars myself. It feels like the only truly worthless Mini console is still the PS Classic...which still baffles me.

@HobbitGamer They did a Clay style with Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush on Wii U and that was....mmm so good.

No interest in mini consoles generally. My main reasons for getting a SNES Mini were for Yoshi's Island (which had not been released on the virtual console, except as Mario Advance 3), and for the SNES controllers.

...and now NSO gives us both. I'll probably never touch the SNES Mini again.

I pre-ordered the Mega Drive Mini ages ago, but more recently I have found myself considering cancelling. I just find the game lineup overrated when it comes down to it. I'm mostly hanging on to my order at the moment out of commitment to the collection. If it was a mini Mega Drive 2 I'd be a little happier, as that model looked way cooler in my eyes.

Anyone tried that Zenith game....? I think if they improved the battle-system, it'd be pretty good

Yea, I have the mini NES and barely use it. I'm more likely to play the games on my Switch. But I guess those mini consoles are good because they're physical and can always be accessed. As we've seen, online service comes and go, and one day our access to these games will be revoked.

@rallydefault
Since the Wii Shop Channel closed down, it's also the only official way to play the English NES versions of the first Final Fantasy and Bubble Bobble without actually owning a NES.

Maybe we'll have an update on Civ VI expansions release date for Switch soon as the game and expansions are coming to PS4 and XB1 on November 22nd.

@BruceCM Yeah. It's a really good package all-around. Plus, you gotta love those chunky Genesis pads! Terrible for fighting games, but comfortable and memorable nonetheless. I miss controllers with gigantic, squishy buttons.

I'm still hoping we get Final Fantasy Origins, Final Fantasy 3 (the remake), FFIV... well in some form, And FF V and VI based on the GBA ports but at full resolution.

Unfortunately, we'll almost certainly get the mobile / PC versions for FF V and VI... and I'll avoid getting the games, yet again. I mean, unless they decide to turn off the majority of the filters and not stretch the output, but fat chance of that, right?

I think they'd have done those by now, if they were going to, sadly, @link3710 ....

The Civ VI expansion bundle will release on November 22nd.

Woot woot! Those sweet Civ expansions will be mine!

Btw, I filled my 1TB card with digital games on Switch Lite, and decided I should go through and delete some games I feel less strongly about, but first should play the games I haven’t played yet before deleting, just in case one of them is really awesome and I end up loving it.

First one up was Bulletstorm. And despite Not having gyro it was an insanely fun experience. It controls so well on the Switch Lite (because it’s not as tall, my pinky can actually slip under the system so my thumb can reach the analog and buttons easily while the shoulder buttons are still reachable with my forefinger). I ended up playing for like an hour and a half, because the game is just nonstop adrenaline and action. Check points every two minutes as well so you can stop wherever you want. Really high-quality game that I thought I would mention.

And... we’ve got more excellent games that shouldn’t be neglected. Here’s another one

And another one