I'm hoping that in docked mode the new console can do 4k 120fps like the 3 year olds from Sony and Microsoft. I'd only expect lightweight games to be able to do that, but heavier games could hopefully run at 720p 120fps. Just regular old HD can look incredible at such a high frame rate. Super excited to see what Nintendo's new system is like!
I think there's a direct coming soon, but I'm more hyped about the next console. I'm hoping it can do things like set the screen refresh rate to 40, 50, and 120fps. Also really really hoping it can do VRR and create smooth motion frames. All those things would ensure that the vast majority of games look and play smoothly, which would be awesome. Maybe we can leave 30fps behind!
@MARl0 Yeah, that's what I want to know too! I've only bought FF 6, and it has the stuttering. It seems like I remember John from Digital Foundry tweeted (or Xed?) about it saying the frame rate is fine, but there's like a scripting thing about camera movement causing it to look like the frame rate is dropping. I believe he also predicted they'll never fix it. I also think I've heard that it's a beginners mistake, like many experienced programmers could avoid this error. I also think I've heard it is a bigger problem on higher number FF games, doesn't affect FF 1 or FF 2 as much. Hopefully they do fix it!
Oh, and hopefully they fix the ancient Dragon Quest games on Switch too, but it's been so long I don't have much hope. I'm guessing the old DQ games' stuttering is the same issue, maybe the same people ported those to Switch.
It is sad that FF 6 looks way better on SNES, on my Steam Deck (and anything emulating it), my Wii U (I have it as a VC release on the Wii side of my Wii U), etc. I love the enhanced music.
I really only play Rocket League and Tears of the Kingdom. Other games I just dabble in. I'm over 30 hours into my replay of TOTK since Nintendo patched out one of my favorite things. I've factory reset my Switch and been playing off the cartridge using version 1.0. It's great to have full freedom to build my airplanes and rearrange the elevator railings on them whenever I stop on hilltops or sky islands. I really wish the railings were zonal devices! I'm also playing Dirt Rally on Deck, and a bunch of fun Switch releases. The Switch games include Batsugun, Void Scrappers, Quake 2, Mario Galaxy (using the senselessly discontinued cartridge, of course), Kirby Star Stackers (a good addition to NSO), and Rush Rally 3.
I got this and am glad I did. It's a lovely, well made package. Somehow I'd never heard of Karateka, but I had played Prince of Persia (like on an old 386 or 486). Anyways, I'm excited to see what comes next. Would be very cool to have Prince of Persia treated to this kind of release. I'd love to have the SNES and original to play, along with a virtual museum to watch and peruse.
I've started over in TOTK due to update 1.2.whatever taking away my favorite thing in the game- the ability to break off elevator railings to adjust my aircraft, then see how the change flies. So I'm on version 1.0 and have to use the cartridge and now have autoupdates turned OFF! I just got back to the right leg depot and I have my precious railings again, whew.
Also will be playing Rocket League tons, like always. Have also been enjoying Cosmo Dreamer, Mario Maker 2, Mario Golf Super Rush, Samba de Amigo party central, Marble It Up ultra, and Psychonauts 2 (on laptop).
Oh my God, this ran at 30 fps on all the old machines. Having it at 60 on an OLED Switch would be incredible. I hope they don't forget the frame rate when they're porting this!
Rocket League as always, Action Supercross, N++, Castle of Shikigami 2, Graze Counter GM, Shotgun King, Marble It Up Ultra, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the awesome Mecha Ritz Steel Rondo, and maybe TOTK if I can figure out how I want to play it.
@Roz1281 Yeah, they're correct. I tried to play TOTK cartridge with another user that has no save file and the Switch just won't let me play the game without downloading the latest update. Huge bummer since I want to choose which version of the software I play. I'm thinking about factory resetting my Switch just so I can play version 1.0, but I'd really rather play any of the intermediate versions that have better performance while also allowing me to easily build fun stuff with many right leg depot elevator railings.
I agree with the descriptions of load times being too long in TOTK and BRC. Fast loading is wonderful in games. It also makes me more likely to play a game, just straight into the action like Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Kingdom New Lands, Fast RMX, and many others on Switch.
@Smiffy01 I think I counted to over 30 seconds on one average, regular load time. They suck, but the game is freaking rad. Also, some load times are shorter between areas.
@StrawberryTurtle I think it's Switch exclusive. Steam deck, any modern laptop or PC, and the upcoming Xbox and ps5 versions all are likely locked at 60fps. Footage I've seen on YouTube show steam deck locking this at 60. Switch defaults to 30fps, but has an "unleash the beast" mode in the options that let's the game target 60fps. It looks incredible on my OLED Switch when it's hitting 60, but many areas drop frames. It's so fun to control and play and listen to this game that I'd recommend it to almost anyone. I love this game. I'll get it on steam eventually, but don't want to pay full price on both Switch and steam.
@Mgalens This cancer has been stripped from games, so Nintendo can remove it too. Not one ounce of effort should be applied toward harming performance!
@DarrenWarrenV Yeah, I just want to play with the elevator railings freely. I guess I can set a travel medallion next to the railings so I can always get two to freely build with. But it was nice being able to break them apart after autobuilding them. I've also been wanting higher frame rates. I don't know if my 3060 laptop could run BOTW or TOTK at 60. Don't know if the emulators have enough settings so that I could clear the way to smooth performance. Also don't know if I want to mess with getting it all set up. Oh well, I'll figure out how to play my favorite game one way or another.
This felt like a launch title for steam deck. I played it right when I got mine. It's so fun, and I like it so much, that I'll get it again on my Switch. I'd definitely say you can enjoy this a lot without knowing chess or having chess skills. Like Doom chess, lol.
@DarrenWarrenV nice, so I'd just have to delete hundreds of my digital games I've downloaded just so I could start over in TOTK using the earlier version of the game so that I could eventually make it back to the right leg depot to get elevator railings again and be able to play the game the way I enjoyed the past month or so. Or maybe I could get TOTK running on my laptop and use whatever build of the game I want. So frustrating.
This update sucks. My favorite thing is building with the right leg depot elevator railings. Now my autobuild of 2 railings stuck together is nearly useless. When I break one railing off the other they both despawn. I need to get TOTK set up with yuzu or whatever on my PC so I can enjoy the game the way I have been for the last 40 to 50 hours of gameplay...
Yeah, boy howdy this sucks. I think this is a way Nintendo could screw up the transition to their next console.
I'm also currently upset because I didn't realize I had auto-update on and TOTK updated without me wanting it to. I read today about how Nintendo didn't eliminate my favorite part in TOTK, but they made it despawn if you break the elevator railing off an autobuild. I don't want to waste zonite so I thought I'd just stay on version 1.1.1
OK, so I can't get version 1.1.1 back in any way. I happened to just purchase a physical copy of TOTK (I have been playing the digital download until now), so I popped that in, excited to try out version 1.0. NOPE, that's not possible! In airplane mode my Switch won't let me start a physical cartridge I bought! So it's Nintendo's way or the pirate highway, lol.
I hope DRM and online requirements are eliminated as soon as possible. Oh my God it's so messed up that one can't play a physical cartridge on a game system without an internet connection that forces a download. This turns Switch games and systems into future e-waste. Jesus christ
@FoxyDude Exactly. I love Nintendo games, and love supporting Nintendo developers. This is the kind of thing that could get me to just start playing my favorite Nintendo games on my laptop. I hope Nintendo delists this garbage and publicly states their opposition to it ever appearing on any of their consoles.
The soundtrack and excellent controls and 60fps mode make it amazing. I had Jet Grind Radio on Dreamcast way back, and have played it quite a bit on other systems, but this is better. I had to deal with some of the awkward aspects of the controls in the original, but Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a dream to control. The double jump, the easier and smoother wall rides(billboard rides), and the improved frame rate make this game such a joy to play around in. Of course I do wish they could clean up beast mode to get it smoother in the larger play areas...
I like how MVG gives credit to double eleven for their great optimization work here. I know it's pretty unlikely, but I would like a 60fps mode for docked only (like dragon quest builders and fire emblem warriors). Even if a bunch of stuff had to be cut way back, it would be fun to be able to play it that way.
Also, seeing how it can fairly easily hit 40fps makes me wish for a Switch with a screen like the steam deck where I could set it to 40 or 45fps and enjoy gameplay that's much smoother than 30.
@Serpenterror It would especially easy to implement a decent 60fps mode for docked only. I'd buy it if it had 60fps gameplay. There should be some kind of rule that 13 year old games have to be native frame rate on whatever console they're trying to sell the game anew on.
DF did a great job with this video. I really enjoy seeing the work of masagrator. MVG's video showing lots of 60fps (and some footage is in the 50s) is great too.
@Bizzyb thanks for gushing over the game, and especially for mentioning the 60fps mode. I wasn't even considering this game because I assumed it ran at 30. It is amazing!
Once I saw on YouTube how this game runs in unleash the beast mode I went ahead and bought it. I've only played the beginning(I'd assume what others have said about it dropping into the 50s and 40s is true), but it does look lovely at 60fps in handheld gameplay. And honestly, the music is so good that I often can't believe it. Amazing soundtrack.
@dugan TOTK, Marble it up, and Rocket League. I think I'd be just fine if those were the only games I could play for the rest of my life. Actually, just TOTK and RL would be plenty! Amazing games
I'm loving Tears of the Kingdom. Recently I mostly build strange flying devices using 1 fan, 1 steering stick, 2 to 6 elevator railings, and whatever assortment of bright blooms and dragon parts I feel like adding for lights. These things are so fun to build and fly around! I also like building railjets along the lines of chezpuff and kingsX or whatever the Youtubers are who show many builds of elevator rail jets. But I love slow planes too. I've also been enjoying Black Widow, Caverns of Mars, Gravitar, and Yars (all Recharged). Marble It Up! Ultra is also awesome. Also been playing Koa & the 5 Pirates, Pikmin 4, VoidScrappers, Brotato, Vampire Survivors, and the great Samba de Amigo demo.
Also been playing Tinykin on Steamdeck. Today I tried it at 40fps, 50fps, and 60. It looks better than the 30fps Switch version at all frame rates/screen refresh rates. The Switch version is great, but boy do those higher frame rates look sweet. I've also been playing Kingdom Eighties on deck and 144fps laptop. It is superb! Also on deck I've played Grand Cross ReNovation (great shmup), BallisticNG (hope it comes to Switch soon!), Cassette Beasts, and Valkie 64. I also dip into my incredible collection of emulated games on deck: 1080 Avalanche, Gun Nac, Volfied (PC Engine), Parodius,
Wipeout Pulse, Advance Wars (which I also play in remake form on Switch), Battle Garegga, and Pikmin at 60fps (looks so beautiful). Oh, and I've also been playing Pikmin 1 and 2 on Switch, but obviously only at 30fps. I'm so glad a got a steam deck, if only so I could see and understand how nice frame rates from 40 up to 59 can be when the screen can be set to whatever refresh rate you choose. I never knew that Kingdom New Lands could look so amazing at 51fps until I tried it on deck! Very interesting to play around with.
Lots of stuff!
Also, I really hope the next Nintendo console can do 40fps, 50fps, as well as frame rates above 60. Having VRR on a handheld (like the ROG ally does) made by Nintendo would also be a dream come true!
Over 230 hours and I'm at 52.something%. Thought it would be lower. BOTW was my favorite game until this one. Over and over and over I've been blown away by how awesome and surprising this game is. I still have tons to explore, but my main favorite thing right now is building random ridiculous flying machines using right leg depot elevator railings. That one item is like infinite DLC for me! I just use 1 or 2 fans, throw some light blooms on it, and cruise around the awesome world of this game. I've still been enjoying BOTW the past few months, it feels like they are one game to me- just with different modes or aspects. Now I'm just dreaming of a 60fps (or higher!) version on Nintendo's next console!
@OorWullie From what I remember in researching that game it doesn't stay at 60 at all after you use that code. I've never bought or played Ion Fury, so can't say for sure though.
@nuff64 Yeah, well hopefully the minimum at least gets done - patching the N64 app with the next game added to the service. That patch being a restoration of the correct frame rate for F-Zero X.
@Razputinman Yeah, Arceus really is the best Pokemon game. It's so damn fun. Today I played some Shining Pearl and it's just unbearable after enjoying the faster battles and all the other awesome improvements in Arceus.
Having played about 40 minutes of F-zero X on Switch I'm definitely planning to wait for Nintendo to patch the frame rate before I play more of it. Sometimes I can get through a lap with hardly any frame rate drop, but most of the time there's nasty stuttering that just wasn't there on the ultra polygon challenged N64. It's fun, but the frame rate is too poor for me to enjoy it (and it really affects handling, turning, and trying to stay on the track). I'm playing GT 7, Rocket League, Dr. Mario 64, Dragon Quest 1 (which stutters badly on Switch, but my TV helps smoothen it out fairly well), Triangle Strategy/Serenoa Tactics, and Qix.
@nuff64 Yeah, I mean it's fun. I couldn't stop playing for 30 minutes, but those frame drops hurt both the playability and the sheer enjoyment that comes from seeing a locked smooth frame rate. I hope Nintendo hires some emulation experts or something to get this fixed very quickly! F-Zero X would be so freaking incredible if it was running and looking like Star Wars Episode 1 Racer does on Switch! I'd also LOVE to see Wipeout 64 running like Episode 1 Racer!!
@nessisonett Wouldn't the Pro controller work well? I'm thinking the frmae rate dropping all the time is the real hurdle to winning in this emulation of F-zero X... I'm having fun playing it, but man those frame drops suck.
Sounds like a fun one. I'll play it on gamepass. Maybe they can even get it running at 120fps on series x... I adore my OLED Switch, but will always jump ship for 60 or 120fps and vastly reduced to non-existent load times. I wish Nintendo would release another upgraded Switch with SSD and fast load times (and with faster internal memory RAM the newer Switch could be easier to program for higher frame rates too).
I've recently been enjoying Libble Rabble and Cubixx on my Switch. Both of those are like Qix, especially Cubixx. I'm getting Qix as soon as I see it available on the eshop. Kinda brings out that organizing and accomplishing feeling that Tetris does, but with the added gratification of gaining territory.
@kal_el_07241 I read that 2 player splitscreen is online only. Only online racing should be online only! I've been enjoying Gran Tourismo at 60fps for about 25 years. I was really hoping they'd increase he frame rate finally... I remember showing a friend the "HiFi" mode included with GT 1 on PS1 (which runs at 60fps) and telling him I thought every game would look that good on PS2. I hope Polyphony keeps working on GT 7 and gives players choices such as ray tracing while playing the game, or 120fps, or the regular old 60fps mode that we've got right now.
I'm not in the UK, but I bought GT 7 and couldn't stop laughing and smiling while playing the music rally during the loading process. I'm on a kind of a work vacation, which is always sans-videogames, but I'll get back to it and will surely love it even though there's no 120fps mode (please Polyphony, cut resolution and graphics features and make this game astonishingly beautiful by giving it that native PS5 frame rate!) and it has atrocious real cash snake price cars and it's online only. I was partly laughing because in the future when people turn on an old PS5 and put in GT 7 they'll only be able to play this strange little mini-game!
The only old Switch of mine that I have any idea about is my red box more efficient Switch that I sold to a friend when I got my OLED Switch. I know it's doing well because this friend has my ancient Atari Lynx and keeps it in, well, the same poor shape it was when I gave it to her. But I've had several Switches. I wonder how my old 2017 Switch is doing... My OLED is perfect. I take pretty great care with it.
@Rpg-lover We should call it Serenoa Tactics, print Switch case art inserts, distribute them for free, and just get everyone to call by a decent name (could be almost anything, since Triangle Strategy sounds like something only people who could never muster the creativity required to make the game could come up with and settle on).
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Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Gamescom Demo Supposedly Had Zelda: BOTW Running At 4K 60FPS
I'm hoping that in docked mode the new console can do 4k 120fps like the 3 year olds from Sony and Microsoft. I'd only expect lightweight games to be able to do that, but heavier games could hopefully run at 720p 120fps. Just regular old HD can look incredible at such a high frame rate.
Super excited to see what Nintendo's new system is like!
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Gamescom Demo Supposedly Had Zelda: BOTW Running At 4K 60FPS
@kongOfTheJungle I'm sure 4k would only be for docked mode. Hopefully handheld mode stays at 720p so higher frame rates can be achieved more easily.
Re: Poll: Will There Be A September Nintendo Direct This Year?
I think there's a direct coming soon, but I'm more hyped about the next console. I'm hoping it can do things like set the screen refresh rate to 40, 50, and 120fps. Also really really hoping it can do VRR and create smooth motion frames. All those things would ensure that the vast majority of games look and play smoothly, which would be awesome. Maybe we can leave 30fps behind!
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@MARl0 Yeah, that's what I want to know too! I've only bought FF 6, and it has the stuttering. It seems like I remember John from Digital Foundry tweeted (or Xed?) about it saying the frame rate is fine, but there's like a scripting thing about camera movement causing it to look like the frame rate is dropping. I believe he also predicted they'll never fix it. I also think I've heard that it's a beginners mistake, like many experienced programmers could avoid this error. I also think I've heard it is a bigger problem on higher number FF games, doesn't affect FF 1 or FF 2 as much. Hopefully they do fix it!
Oh, and hopefully they fix the ancient Dragon Quest games on Switch too, but it's been so long I don't have much hope. I'm guessing the old DQ games' stuttering is the same issue, maybe the same people ported those to Switch.
It is sad that FF 6 looks way better on SNES, on my Steam Deck (and anything emulating it), my Wii U (I have it as a VC release on the Wii side of my Wii U), etc. I love the enhanced music.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9th)
I really only play Rocket League and Tears of the Kingdom. Other games I just dabble in. I'm over 30 hours into my replay of TOTK since Nintendo patched out one of my favorite things. I've factory reset my Switch and been playing off the cartridge using version 1.0. It's great to have full freedom to build my airplanes and rearrange the elevator railings on them whenever I stop on hilltops or sky islands. I really wish the railings were zonal devices!
I'm also playing Dirt Rally on Deck, and a bunch of fun Switch releases. The Switch games include Batsugun, Void Scrappers, Quake 2, Mario Galaxy (using the senselessly discontinued cartridge, of course), Kirby Star Stackers (a good addition to NSO), and Rush Rally 3.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Showed 'Switch 2' Demos To Developers At Gamescom
If they release an HF (high frame rate) version of BOTW for their next console I'll be very pleased! Hopefully the same happens for TOTK!
Re: Review: The Making Of Karateka - A Great Start For Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series
I got this and am glad I did. It's a lovely, well made package. Somehow I'd never heard of Karateka, but I had played Prince of Persia (like on an old 386 or 486). Anyways, I'm excited to see what comes next. Would be very cool to have Prince of Persia treated to this kind of release. I'd love to have the SNES and original to play, along with a virtual museum to watch and peruse.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)
I've started over in TOTK due to update 1.2.whatever taking away my favorite thing in the game- the ability to break off elevator railings to adjust my aircraft, then see how the change flies. So I'm on version 1.0 and have to use the cartridge and now have autoupdates turned OFF! I just got back to the right leg depot and I have my precious railings again, whew.
Also will be playing Rocket League tons, like always. Have also been enjoying Cosmo Dreamer, Mario Maker 2, Mario Golf Super Rush, Samba de Amigo party central, Marble It Up ultra, and Psychonauts 2 (on laptop).
Re: Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Oh my God, this ran at 30 fps on all the old machines. Having it at 60 on an OLED Switch would be incredible. I hope they don't forget the frame rate when they're porting this!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
Rocket League as always, Action Supercross, N++, Castle of Shikigami 2, Graze Counter GM, Shotgun King, Marble It Up Ultra, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the awesome Mecha Ritz Steel Rondo, and maybe TOTK if I can figure out how I want to play it.
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
@Roz1281 Yeah, they're correct. I tried to play TOTK cartridge with another user that has no save file and the Switch just won't let me play the game without downloading the latest update. Huge bummer since I want to choose which version of the software I play. I'm thinking about factory resetting my Switch just so I can play version 1.0, but I'd really rather play any of the intermediate versions that have better performance while also allowing me to easily build fun stuff with many right leg depot elevator railings.
Re: Review: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk - Bleeding Cool Style But Always In Jet Set's Shadow
I agree with the descriptions of load times being too long in TOTK and BRC. Fast loading is wonderful in games. It also makes me more likely to play a game, just straight into the action like Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Kingdom New Lands, Fast RMX, and many others on Switch.
Re: PSA: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
I wish they'd make the elevator railing into a zonai device so it's easier to build with in the new patch.
Re: Review: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk - Bleeding Cool Style But Always In Jet Set's Shadow
@Smiffy01 I think I counted to over 30 seconds on one average, regular load time. They suck, but the game is freaking rad. Also, some load times are shorter between areas.
Re: Review: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk - Bleeding Cool Style But Always In Jet Set's Shadow
@StrawberryTurtle I think it's Switch exclusive. Steam deck, any modern laptop or PC, and the upcoming Xbox and ps5 versions all are likely locked at 60fps. Footage I've seen on YouTube show steam deck locking this at 60. Switch defaults to 30fps, but has an "unleash the beast" mode in the options that let's the game target 60fps. It looks incredible on my OLED Switch when it's hitting 60, but many areas drop frames.
It's so fun to control and play and listen to this game that I'd recommend it to almost anyone. I love this game. I'll get it on steam eventually, but don't want to pay full price on both Switch and steam.
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
@Mgalens This cancer has been stripped from games, so Nintendo can remove it too. Not one ounce of effort should be applied toward harming performance!
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
@DarrenWarrenV Yeah, I just want to play with the elevator railings freely. I guess I can set a travel medallion next to the railings so I can always get two to freely build with. But it was nice being able to break them apart after autobuilding them. I've also been wanting higher frame rates. I don't know if my 3060 laptop could run BOTW or TOTK at 60. Don't know if the emulators have enough settings so that I could clear the way to smooth performance. Also don't know if I want to mess with getting it all set up. Oh well, I'll figure out how to play my favorite game one way or another.
Re: Review: Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate - Chess With Guns? Definitely Worth A Shot
This felt like a launch title for steam deck. I played it right when I got mine. It's so fun, and I like it so much, that I'll get it again on my Switch. I'd definitely say you can enjoy this a lot without knowing chess or having chess skills. Like Doom chess, lol.
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
@DarrenWarrenV nice, so I'd just have to delete hundreds of my digital games I've downloaded just so I could start over in TOTK using the earlier version of the game so that I could eventually make it back to the right leg depot to get elevator railings again and be able to play the game the way I enjoyed the past month or so. Or maybe I could get TOTK running on my laptop and use whatever build of the game I want. So frustrating.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.2.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This update sucks. My favorite thing is building with the right leg depot elevator railings. Now my autobuild of 2 railings stuck together is nearly useless. When I break one railing off the other they both despawn. I need to get TOTK set up with yuzu or whatever on my PC so I can enjoy the game the way I have been for the last 40 to 50 hours of gameplay...
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
Yeah, boy howdy this sucks. I think this is a way Nintendo could screw up the transition to their next console.
I'm also currently upset because I didn't realize I had auto-update on and TOTK updated without me wanting it to. I read today about how Nintendo didn't eliminate my favorite part in TOTK, but they made it despawn if you break the elevator railing off an autobuild. I don't want to waste zonite so I thought I'd just stay on version 1.1.1
OK, so I can't get version 1.1.1 back in any way. I happened to just purchase a physical copy of TOTK (I have been playing the digital download until now), so I popped that in, excited to try out version 1.0. NOPE, that's not possible! In airplane mode my Switch won't let me start a physical cartridge I bought! So it's Nintendo's way or the pirate highway, lol.
I hope DRM and online requirements are eliminated as soon as possible. Oh my God it's so messed up that one can't play a physical cartridge on a game system without an internet connection that forces a download. This turns Switch games and systems into future e-waste. Jesus christ
Re: Denuvo's 'Switch Emulator Protection' Is Now Available Via Nintendo's Official Dev Portal
@FoxyDude Exactly. I love Nintendo games, and love supporting Nintendo developers. This is the kind of thing that could get me to just start playing my favorite Nintendo games on my laptop. I hope Nintendo delists this garbage and publicly states their opposition to it ever appearing on any of their consoles.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
The soundtrack and excellent controls and 60fps mode make it amazing. I had Jet Grind Radio on Dreamcast way back, and have played it quite a bit on other systems, but this is better. I had to deal with some of the awkward aspects of the controls in the original, but Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a dream to control. The double jump, the easier and smoother wall rides(billboard rides), and the improved frame rate make this game such a joy to play around in.
Of course I do wish they could clean up beast mode to get it smoother in the larger play areas...
Re: Video: Here's A Look At Red Dead Redemption Running At 60FPS On Switch
I like how MVG gives credit to double eleven for their great optimization work here. I know it's pretty unlikely, but I would like a 60fps mode for docked only (like dragon quest builders and fire emblem warriors). Even if a bunch of stuff had to be cut way back, it would be fun to be able to play it that way.
Also, seeing how it can fairly easily hit 40fps makes me wish for a Switch with a screen like the steam deck where I could set it to 40 or 45fps and enjoy gameplay that's much smoother than 30.
Re: Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Is Getting Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Pupuplatter lol
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Red Dead Redemption On Switch
@Serpenterror It would especially easy to implement a decent 60fps mode for docked only. I'd buy it if it had 60fps gameplay. There should be some kind of rule that 13 year old games have to be native frame rate on whatever console they're trying to sell the game anew on.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Red Dead Redemption On Switch
DF did a great job with this video. I really enjoy seeing the work of masagrator. MVG's video showing lots of 60fps (and some footage is in the 50s) is great too.
Re: Hands On: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Could Be So Much More, But Isn't
Sorry, but taking a beautiful 60fps ps2 game and trying to sell it 2 decades later at 30fps...sucks
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
@Bizzyb thanks for gushing over the game, and especially for mentioning the 60fps mode. I wasn't even considering this game because I assumed it ran at 30. It is amazing!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Once I saw on YouTube how this game runs in unleash the beast mode I went ahead and bought it. I've only played the beginning(I'd assume what others have said about it dropping into the 50s and 40s is true), but it does look lovely at 60fps in handheld gameplay. And honestly, the music is so good that I often can't believe it. Amazing soundtrack.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19th)
@dugan TOTK, Marble it up, and Rocket League. I think I'd be just fine if those were the only games I could play for the rest of my life. Actually, just TOTK and RL would be plenty! Amazing games
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19th)
I'm loving Tears of the Kingdom. Recently I mostly build strange flying devices using 1 fan, 1 steering stick, 2 to 6 elevator railings, and whatever assortment of bright blooms and dragon parts I feel like adding for lights. These things are so fun to build and fly around! I also like building railjets along the lines of chezpuff and kingsX or whatever the Youtubers are who show many builds of elevator rail jets. But I love slow planes too. I've also been enjoying Black Widow, Caverns of Mars, Gravitar, and Yars (all Recharged). Marble It Up! Ultra is also awesome. Also been playing Koa & the 5 Pirates, Pikmin 4, VoidScrappers, Brotato, Vampire Survivors, and the great Samba de Amigo demo.
Also been playing Tinykin on Steamdeck. Today I tried it at 40fps, 50fps, and 60. It looks better than the 30fps Switch version at all frame rates/screen refresh rates. The Switch version is great, but boy do those higher frame rates look sweet. I've also been playing Kingdom Eighties on deck and 144fps laptop. It is superb! Also on deck I've played Grand Cross ReNovation (great shmup), BallisticNG (hope it comes to Switch soon!), Cassette Beasts, and Valkie 64. I also dip into my incredible collection of emulated games on deck: 1080 Avalanche, Gun Nac, Volfied (PC Engine), Parodius,
Wipeout Pulse, Advance Wars (which I also play in remake form on Switch), Battle Garegga, and Pikmin at 60fps (looks so beautiful). Oh, and I've also been playing Pikmin 1 and 2 on Switch, but obviously only at 30fps. I'm so glad a got a steam deck, if only so I could see and understand how nice frame rates from 40 up to 59 can be when the screen can be set to whatever refresh rate you choose. I never knew that Kingdom New Lands could look so amazing at 51fps until I tried it on deck! Very interesting to play around with.
Lots of stuff!
Also, I really hope the next Nintendo console can do 40fps, 50fps, as well as frame rates above 60. Having VRR on a handheld (like the ROG ally does) made by Nintendo would also be a dream come true!
Re: Talking Point: After Three Months, What's Your Zelda: TOTK Completion Percentage?
Over 230 hours and I'm at 52.something%. Thought it would be lower. BOTW was my favorite game until this one. Over and over and over I've been blown away by how awesome and surprising this game is. I still have tons to explore, but my main favorite thing right now is building random ridiculous flying machines using right leg depot elevator railings. That one item is like infinite DLC for me! I just use 1 or 2 fans, throw some light blooms on it, and cruise around the awesome world of this game. I've still been enjoying BOTW the past few months, it feels like they are one game to me- just with different modes or aspects. Now I'm just dreaming of a 60fps (or higher!) version on Nintendo's next console!
Re: Review: Project Warlock - A Fantastic Tribute To The Very Best '90s FPS Classics
@OorWullie From what I remember in researching that game it doesn't stay at 60 at all after you use that code. I've never bought or played Ion Fury, so can't say for sure though.
Re: 'Aleste Collection' Is Getting A 3-Disc Album Of Music
I love the music from these games. One of the things that gets me to put this cart in my Switch so often is the great music.
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@nuff64 Yeah, well hopefully the minimum at least gets done - patching the N64 app with the next game added to the service. That patch being a restoration of the correct frame rate for F-Zero X.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12th)
@Razputinman Yeah, Arceus really is the best Pokemon game. It's so damn fun. Today I played some Shining Pearl and it's just unbearable after enjoying the faster battles and all the other awesome improvements in Arceus.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12th)
Having played about 40 minutes of F-zero X on Switch I'm definitely planning to wait for Nintendo to patch the frame rate before I play more of it. Sometimes I can get through a lap with hardly any frame rate drop, but most of the time there's nasty stuttering that just wasn't there on the ultra polygon challenged N64. It's fun, but the frame rate is too poor for me to enjoy it (and it really affects handling, turning, and trying to stay on the track).
I'm playing GT 7, Rocket League, Dr. Mario 64, Dragon Quest 1 (which stutters badly on Switch, but my TV helps smoothen it out fairly well), Triangle Strategy/Serenoa Tactics, and Qix.
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@Meehanuk_1987 That would be nice.
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@DiggleDog It's messed up.
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@dudujencarelli Would be awesome to get the 64DD stuff!
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@nuff64 Yeah, I mean it's fun. I couldn't stop playing for 30 minutes, but those frame drops hurt both the playability and the sheer enjoyment that comes from seeing a locked smooth frame rate.
I hope Nintendo hires some emulation experts or something to get this fixed very quickly! F-Zero X would be so freaking incredible if it was running and looking like Star Wars Episode 1 Racer does on Switch! I'd also LOVE to see Wipeout 64 running like Episode 1 Racer!!
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@nessisonett Wouldn't the Pro controller work well?
I'm thinking the frmae rate dropping all the time is the real hurdle to winning in this emulation of F-zero X... I'm having fun playing it, but man those frame drops suck.
Re: Review: Young Souls - One Of The Best Beat 'Em Ups On Switch, Despite Hiccups
@AlexHarford Full Metal Furies is an awesome Switch game, and has online multiplayer!
Re: Review: Young Souls - One Of The Best Beat 'Em Ups On Switch, Despite Hiccups
Sounds like a fun one. I'll play it on gamepass. Maybe they can even get it running at 120fps on series x...
I adore my OLED Switch, but will always jump ship for 60 or 120fps and vastly reduced to non-existent load times.
I wish Nintendo would release another upgraded Switch with SSD and fast load times (and with faster internal memory RAM the newer Switch could be easier to program for higher frame rates too).
Re: Classic Puzzler 'Qix' Comes To Switch This Week
I've recently been enjoying Libble Rabble and Cubixx on my Switch. Both of those are like Qix, especially Cubixx. I'm getting Qix as soon as I see it available on the eshop. Kinda brings out that organizing and accomplishing feeling that Tetris does, but with the added gratification of gaining territory.
Re: UK Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay
@kal_el_07241 I read that 2 player splitscreen is online only. Only online racing should be online only!
I've been enjoying Gran Tourismo at 60fps for about 25 years. I was really hoping they'd increase he frame rate finally... I remember showing a friend the "HiFi" mode included with GT 1 on PS1 (which runs at 60fps) and telling him I thought every game would look that good on PS2. I hope Polyphony keeps working on GT 7 and gives players choices such as ray tracing while playing the game, or 120fps, or the regular old 60fps mode that we've got right now.
Re: UK Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay
I'm not in the UK, but I bought GT 7 and couldn't stop laughing and smiling while playing the music rally during the loading process. I'm on a kind of a work vacation, which is always sans-videogames, but I'll get back to it and will surely love it even though there's no 120fps mode (please Polyphony, cut resolution and graphics features and make this game astonishingly beautiful by giving it that native PS5 frame rate!) and it has atrocious real cash snake price cars and it's online only. I was partly laughing because in the future when people turn on an old PS5 and put in GT 7 they'll only be able to play this strange little mini-game!
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
The only old Switch of mine that I have any idea about is my red box more efficient Switch that I sold to a friend when I got my OLED Switch. I know it's doing well because this friend has my ancient Atari Lynx and keeps it in, well, the same poor shape it was when I gave it to her.
But I've had several Switches. I wonder how my old 2017 Switch is doing...
My OLED is perfect. I take pretty great care with it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5th)
@Rpg-lover We should call it Serenoa Tactics, print Switch case art inserts, distribute them for free, and just get everyone to call by a decent name (could be almost anything, since Triangle Strategy sounds like something only people who could never muster the creativity required to make the game could come up with and settle on).