Poll: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?

Just terned up lol (physical CE)

Got my copy busy today but cant wait to play it tonight!

Already played roughly 2 hours. This is such a massive upgrade over the original in terms of visuals. Can't wait to play more of it

My copy arrived this morning, but I'll be finishing Fire Emblem: Three Houses before I give it a go.

Borderlands also arrived and I've taken next week off work to enjoy some co-op gaming with my wife.

I would be feeling it if Royal Mail wasn't holding my copy in retention until tomorrow

Yeah, but I also spent $70 on Xenosaga 3.

It will be waiting for me on my doorstep when i come home.

Just arrived. It is nice and shiny and I can't play it until I finish working for the day. It sits there mocking me.

I just realized that Nintendo rerelease this game every 5 years. Maybe I should wait for the 1080p version in 2025? Or the 4k version in 2030?

I've never played a xenoblade game before, and while it does look really good, I plan on saving money for games in genres I know I'll enjoy, as I'm not a huge RPG fan. But I plan on picking it up later in the year and giving it a chance, as what I've seen of the combat looks really interesting.

I'm not getting it.... I already got it

I have two things to point out concerning this game. First of all, it's much better than I expected (I didn't have the first one). There's an amazing atmosphere and I got really engaged in the story and gameplay right of the bat... now the question is why I didn't pay attention to the original....

Secondly, I got really nervous when people started talking about the handheld resolution and how it was the worst and bla bla bla...... basically unplayable. Now that I've tried it, I feel the criticism is really overexagerated. There wasn't a single time where I thought about it or wished that it was higher. now, of course I probably would like the higher resolution if it was available since nicer graphics is......... nicer, but I would just consider it luxury and not a problem

ShopTo has it for £39.99 digital so no brainer, should be a game to last quite a while if you've not played it before.

I already enjoyed it on Wii, AMAZING RPG, but since I always play in handheld (not its strongest point), I'll wait for a sale to give it another loop. I'm not in a rush at all with this one. At that price, it's specially worth it if you have never enjoyed it, or you don't have anything else to play now (neither of those are my case, lol).
Plus, today there are many other INCREDIBLE games coming to Switch too, like the Bioshock collection! And for what I've seen, they look really impressive! Eagerly waiting for the reviews.

Got it yesterday, already played it 10h, I'm really loving it

Voting NO with my wallet

Nah.

@Trajan I was just about to mention that, haha. 😭😹 I was like how many times is this game gonna show up? It's gonna be up there with OOT ports and the like as far as appearing on every Nintendo console possible before long.

Nah.
I'm skipping this.
Still have the original around, and it looks pretty good when you run it on the Wii U, or on the original Wii hooked up to a CRT.

I want(ed) the game, pre-ordered the physical CE twice at two different stores, canceled at one store but the other store doesn't have enough stock so and I didn't get anything. :/

TLDR; ordered two CE, prolly won't get any CE.

Already playing, this game is truly the best game ever made. I've missed Shulk and Riki so much.

Not for me. I have two copies of this game and I haven't completed either.

Not paying full price for a 3rd.

From my wallet's perspective, I've had it for weeks now. Finally accessed last night, finally getting to hear all those cutscenes with the original voicework.

Just waiting for my pre order to arrive then its Reyn time.

I'm in the US. I bought it for the epilogue and the artbook.

I plan on getting it as I hear nothing but good reviews for it. I didn't like Xenoblade 2 though, as I got bored often and skipped cut scenes, but it seems that the two are almost totally different games.

I love the game but I have it on 3ds, no reason to buy it again

It’s plopped through my letterbox. I’m looking forward to trying it later today.

Nope.

The non stop chat during combat would be annoying and the constant draw in of grass would distract the hell out of me, terrible design decision.

@Severian They are not really different, to be honest. If you didn´t like Xeno 2 at all, I highly doubt you will like this one. In terms of gameplay and structure, they are very very similar (unlike Xeno X). Maybe you should consider this is not something for you (it happens to me with many kind of games, like Animal Crossing, for example). I reccomend you watching some gameplays and such first, instead of just reading people talking about it, because most of us love the genre and the style of game, which is the same as Xeno 2 (the main difference between both is the story, characters and world, as it could happen comparing two Dragon Quest, for instance). Anyway, it´s totally up to you, of course.

@TheFullAndy You can turn that off. But I leave it on, I like it. You get use to them and it's fun to hear what they're doing.

@the_beaver Whoa, thanks for the heads-up, mate. I figured I didn't like Xenoblade 2 because there were some gaps missing since I missed the first game, and then people on reddit were saying the story and characters in the original were much better compared to XC2 being generic anime.

@Shadowhero92 Mine arrives next week waaah.

@mesome713

That is good to know but the grass draw in is my biggest gripe.

I would maybe pick it up on sale if it goes down to 15 quid or something......so looks like I will probably never buy it!

I just got home and I'm starting it up this very moment. So... YES!!!

@Severian The two are, theme/plot-wise completely different yeah.

@TheFullAndy Yeah, will never be that price. Doubt it'll ever be more than 33% off. The Collectors set is selling for over $200 now.

As for grass draw, that's all in one's head. I thought I wouldn't like the popping in and out of textures, but you can train your brain to forget it's even there. Graphics are a gimmick that plays tricks on the mind. You can tell yourself that tree looks and acts real, but go outside and you'll realise it's far from the truth.

An Animal Crossing tree can seem more real than a tree in Witcher 3.

@mesome713

Looking on Amazon UK, currently Bioshock and Borderlands collections are outselling it.

UK charts will be interesting on Monday. I imagine Animal Crossing will still be the top Switch title regardless.

I preordered the digital version a month ago!

29% of you are poopers (as of the current lower three options)

@TheFullAndy Not by much, but yeah that's weird. It's not the case in NA. Xenoblade is number 5. The others aren't even in top 50 of just games, no accessories.

Preloaded it. Will probably try it out a bit today, even if I want to focus on other games first.

@TheFullAndy Also remember, many already bought Xenoblade. Not sure on Amazon, but others charge you when you preorder.

I thought about running out to get it today, but with Dragon Quest XI, Daemon x Machina and Dark Souls II on my backlog, I just don't have the time for another long game.

I do want it though!

@antdickens It's true, it's all about which tree has you more immersed into its world. Neither tree looks like a tree you find outside your real house. Neither houses in the game look like a real house.

Collector's Set on its way. Estimated arrival on Monday.

For sure. It’s one of my all-time favorite JRPGs.

@Trajan For Xenosaga 3? That’s an expensive movie.

Preordered from Amazon. Still trying to finish Assassins Creed Odyssey last bit of DLC, but once that’s out of the way, it’s Xeno time!

This is my game of the year!

Of course!! I got collectors for my collection and a digital code for playing it.

I won't be getting it as I own the wii version and the N3DS version. Paying for the same game 3 times just stings a bit too much. 🤷🏼‍♂️

I ran out of space on micro SD, as soon as I upgrade I'll get it.

@antdickens That's my fault then. The user brought up Animal Crossing so it was on my mind. Witcher was on my mind cause most consider it closest to realism on the Switch.

But thanks for the warning. Although I could really care less what others think.There is a block feature if users don't like my opinions. I rarely respond to people, so I don't consider it either.

played 30 minutes and love it so far! looking forward to playing tonight!!!

I had my reservations. I bought it. I played it for a couple of hours. Reservations gone.

This was originally going to be a Day One for me as I absolutely loved Xenoblade Chronicles 2 but I've decided to wait until I least finish a few of my backlog of games..of which I have loads.

My first time ever playing any Xenoblade title and loving it. Don't know what all the fuss is about graphics - the art direction is spectacularly good and it looks stunning!

It’s on my list, the casual mode appeals. Thing is cos of the lockdown I am not used to actually buying physical so don’t feel the urge! Downloads for me have to be 20 quid max seems to be my rule! Will jus fire up the 3ds version, crazy only played about 10 mins of that x x

I remember getting X on the Wii U back in the day and despite the world being really cool, I couldn’t really get into the combat and the pacing felt a bit slow. Either I’ll give X another go or eventually try this one out as time goes on and it gets cheaper.

Happy for those picking it up now tho. Heard it’s an awesome game!

Maybe but not in the near future. I did read that the battle system was improved and better in TORNA, so is this a step back?

I'll gonna buy a physical copy. But I'm still disappointed about how game looks in handheld mode.

Started it on the Wii, liked it, but never finished for some reason. So, it was a sure thing to buy this one, especially after loving XC2 to death.

Going digital, btw. Less plastic waste for the planet and faster accessibility for me is a win-win in my books.

As a pretty much handheld only player I can't justify £40 for a Wii game that hits sub 480p resolutions in its 'Definitive' form.

Game is just too long for me. Also not into the gameplay i've seen.

Played the first 15 minutes over lunch and I have to say I'm very impressed with how it looks. I've got the Wii and 3DS versions, though only finished it on 3DS, and only a few weeks ago. I've gone digital this time as not only do I already have two physical copies. Can't wait to dive in properly tonight and start off Future Connected.

Pre ordered my Collectors Edition (European) but it will only arrive next week..
No problem though, as i've just started Witcher 3 for the first time this week and still got lots to go!

Can someone tell me if the text is too small for handheld play?

I got my copy yesterday 👀

Pre-ordered last month. Downloaded and ready to go. Finished the 3DS version, but now it’s time to go 100% completionist.

@ArtiomNLS Go with this mate. It has better Quailty of Life features for new people.

Best Buy sent my email yesterday that UPS will be delivering my copy today. Plan to boot it up when I am done with work @ 3:30pm.

We need an option that says No because I have it on Wii/Wii U/New 3DS.

Waiting for a sale, but definitely getting it at some point.

I preordered thru Gamestop but since my local branch is closed due to covid I had to go the ship-to-home route. I wouldn't shell out the extra $10 or so they wanted for release day delivery, so the Monado says my copy won't arrive until at least Tuesday.
I'm looking forward to revisiting the beautiful scenery and music of this game, but no rush really! My game calendar needs to be cleared out a bit before I pop this cartridge into my Switch.
I'm sorta feeling it?

Sticking to my 3DS version.

I've already had it pre-purchased/installed on my Switch for two weeks. The funny thing is — I don't know if I want to start it right now. I just finished The Outer Worlds last night, and I'm not really in the mood to start up another massive RPG because I know I won't have it finished before TLOU Part 2 comes out. I don't really like playing multiple (single player) games at once, either. So, I'll probably just hold off on XBC until I buy and finish TLOU Part 2. In the meantime, I will more than likely buy BioShock and/or River City Girls and let that hold me over for a while.

With all of that being said, every part of me is screaming "Just play the damn game right now"! So, I might actually do it. I'm such an indecisive adult

already did, already 5hours in

I've not answered the door so quickly in a while. The art book is gorgeous, the vinyl is stunning and I let out an audible "woooo". It might not surprise people I voted "Feeling it" ☺️

My copy is already out for delivery today.
I will be playing Bioshock Collection tonight though:) too bad it doesn't have gyro controls:( And Borderlands collection was delayed until Monday:/ but at least it HAS Gyro controls

Already put just short of 9 hours in the game today alone. I'll be playing it all weekend and beyond!

waiting on my workset edition that comes with a artbook to ship to my house.

I’m really feeling it! Can’t wait for it to get delivered!

@antdickens @mesome713 I think that warning was harsh tbh he obviously isn't a troll, he is praising Nintendo related games/content on a Nintendo dedicated site, he is obviously a huge Nintendo fan boy and can see he's really into his games.

PS, I get what you mean about tree in certain games but that depends on the graphics to me, animal crossing and witcher 3 have different graphic styles so can't really be compared, for example a tree in zelda with zeldas art style would look great and pop but if that Same tree was in the last of us part 2 for example then I'm pretty sure it would look crap due the art style.

Anyway moving on from TREES...
Can't wait to finish work and jump back into this game

I was going to buy the game, but after seeing digital foundry's review. This port really seems disappointing. If a patch ups the res or makes something gameplay wise happen this is not going to be a double dip for me. #lazyPort

Played an hour last night after it unlocked for me. Very happy to be playing it again. I forgot some of the weird characters hanging around in Colony 9 at the beginning. Last time I played, which was the first time, I guess I was too busy learning the systems of the game to pay much attention this early on. This time, I am just running around, talking to everyone. Love the little perk you get from being recognized as having played Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

i hope they release a dual pack of this and xenoblade 2! or a bundle deal. ill consider it then i AM interested but am dead set on animal crossing and paoer mario atm.

I will not buy it. I already played and finished the Wii version twice; once on the Wii and re-played on the Wii U. As well; I finished the 3DS version.

I originally planned on buying it soon, but then I remembered that I never did get DQ11. So I'm gonna wait for a sale on DQ11, and then by the time I'm finished with DQ11, then I'll re-evaluate picking up Xenoblade Chronicles. Plus, I also have the sequel, that I'm only about 5 hours into, so maybe I'll finish that one too. Once that's all done, it should be about time for Xenoblade to be on sale.

@Schizor88 They overhauled the Wii graphics. That’s not something you just push a button and do automatically. So I disagree with your lazy port accusation

@Severian You're welcome! One thing to consider, about what you said: if you didn't like Xeno 2 because of the characters and the story, and not because of the game itself, it's very likely that you'll enjoy the first one, as they are completely different in that regard hehe. So, if that's the case, if you enjoyed the gameplay and the way the world and battles are done in Xeno 2, then go straight to get this one! Besides, there are way less cutscenes than in the sequel (at least until pretty late in the game).

Pre-ordered the Work Set. Got the e-mail last night that it was shipped and should be arriving sometime today. Never played Xenoblade 1 before but many fellow gamers who's opinions I trust, and who swore by Final Fantasy VII from day one in 1997, told me after playing this game on the original Wii they had a new favorite RPG. Looking forward to seeing why this game has been so revered.

@Thirteen1355 @the_beaver Yeah, I liked the gameplay, sometimes I loved getting lost in the MASSIVE worlds and the music, but the characters and story of Xenoblade 2 bored me to death--although in all fairness, it's because I came in as a guy who loved Xenogears, missed Xenosaga entirely, and then didn't have a Wii anymore when Xenoblade came out nor did I have a Wii U for Xenoblade Chronicles X. So all I had as reference was Xenogears and its story--which, while some say was convoluted as hell, I thoroughly enjoyed because of the zeitgeist of 90s angst, apathy, and cynicism with its mysticism that transcended that.

I know about the plot twist and connection between XC1 and XC2, but I don't know if it would make me love or be able to finish XC2--I already bought XC2 and the DLC in anticipation that I would love it, but because I didn't, I've stopped just the last couple chapters and couldn't be bothered to play Torna.

So would you say that XC1 made you enjoy XC2 more story-wise and the connection or gameplay-wise?

Had collectors edition airdropped into me. Another small box.

Not opened yet. Yes I open them.

Nope. Back to Ys VIII which has gripped me way more than Xenoblade ever did.

Pre-ordered it 2 months ago, delivered to my middle-man service today and I should get it in about a week...

This is probably gonna be the only 70+ hour game I ever replay, but I had so much fun with it on the Wii.

Got it this morning, it's been good so far

Just ordered at argos for £39.99 and I'll be collecting it tomorrow. Won't be playing for a while though as I'm 50hrs or so in XC2. Then probably Torna after that before i get to XCDE so it'll be a while 😬. On top of that,my kids have hijacked the Switch and ps4 to play fortnite with each other and their friends 😖

Yup, definitely picking this up within the next few months.

Ahhhh, just scooped up my Definitive Works edition today. And I only pre-ordered it three days ago!! Haha. I'm one lucky genius 👌
I now have the special edition and art books for all three Xeno games 👍

i'll sadly missed out on this one. as, i have other games to try out first. definitely planning to get it for my birthday though!

@DeathByLasagna I stopped playing X around 40 hours and went back to it five years later now I'm 135 hours in. Did have to read a lot online and look at lots of YouTube videos for advice to get the most out of it. It can get frustrating at times. If you do want to carry on I'd do it sooner rather than later because they will shut down the servers at some point and online is really helpful for getting reward tickets which gets you the best gear quicker.

I think the first Xenoblade game is going to be easier to get into so might be more fun.

Received mine this morning and trying to resist the temptation to stop playing Xenoblade Chronicles X.

@Trajan somebody is a bit salty

@pumpknsniper Nah, I got the special edition. This series I why I own a switch.

I'm getting it definitely, but not day 1.
I've already played it through and I do want to again, but I'm no rush.

@Severian To be really honest, the connection felt like flattening the character of the main antagonist from XC1. "Oh, that guy's just my dark half. I'm the good half." XC1 implied the final boss wanted friendship but had some mental issues going on that made him completely oblivious to how friendship actually works. XC2 changed this into "that's the evil half." It removed the bit of complexity the main antagonist had.

I was the first to reserve a Collector's Edition at my game store when it was announced in September... and BOY, what a CE this is! An artbook and a vinyl record... Best value CE I have!

I've tried this game twice, I just can't get into it. I really don't understand it's popularity. The combat just felt so obtuse.

@Schizor88 the game is fine you do realize wii version was at 480p just saying dude but dont be that obsess over graphics man.

No, i think asking $59.99 for a poorly optimised (resolution and frame drops issues) 10 year old game is unfair to the customer. Thats just lazy and greedy

I got it earlier today...really looking forward to running through Colony 9 again.

The grass isn't a bunch of 2D sprites anymore. Damn, this game is gorgeous! Love, love, love it!!!

Gamestop just told me they put it in the mail this evening.

It was supposed to arrive Day 1. Ugh.

Whatever, I'm getting a sweet artbook with it.

Spent all of yesterday spamming the refresh button on UPS

It finally arrived when I was out of the house, of course. Put 5 hours in and will definitely do at least 30 this weekend.

@InkyKiddy Hang in there. It's an excellent franchise. Keep in mind this one is still a Wii game at it's core. If you like this one, definitely move on to XCX, XC2, and even Torna (great expansion with one annoying flaw).

Unfortunately my delivery got delayed, so guess it will be more of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 for me.

I’m getting my copy Monday

My copy will be in next week sometime. Looking forward to it.