Never tried Klonoa, but this looks like a great place to start. Still hoping for WonderSwan NSO in the future from Bandai Namco, so we can get the other portable game on Switch 2 too (along with many other games for that system).
Offline wireless play is great for game preservation. This feels like a game that could do really well being included with the expansion pack in the future.
Cyberpunk 2077 runs perfectly on a physical cart. The speed problem is exaggerated as hell so developers don't have to spend as much making physical carts.
With War of the Lions not here, it's probably not gonna be a purchase from me, as I already have the PSP version. I'll maybe pick it up if it goes on sale or they add it as DLC.
I wonder if 7 somehow relates to 12, and that's why they doing it next. 4-6 look so good on DS though, that those versions could just be released again honestly, at some point.
Hopefully sales figures like this convince more developers not to use game key cards. Seems Rune Factory and this both sold well, and they were both full physicals.
It's great that even terrible games are being preserved like this. That being said, I will not be picking this up unless it goes on sale for very cheap, and I have mates coming round I wanna play a drinking game of dying in Bubsy 3D with.
Also, what are people talking about? This review seems very fair. It sounds like without the emulation and things surrounding the games being so good, this would have been a 1. Reviewer mentions all this. A collection of anything is about what's in the collection most of all. If I buy a collection of rubbish books I don't rate it a 10 because the binding and cover art is nice.
@AllBLK Saying it's struggling to run first party games is an exaggeration. MKW runs at rock-solid 60, and Bananza runs steady, just has some very slight drops when a lot goes on all at once. And I mean a lot. But they are not struggling in either case.
YESSS bad games need to be preserved too - I'm still desperate for Nintendo to somehow rerelease the CDi Zeldas for the same reason. Will defo pick this up day one.
Not interested in Starfield at all - everything I've seen of it looks bad. If they bring Oblivion, Fallout 3 and NV to Switch though, I'd be very happy.
@Kingy they're not exclusive to Playstation though - they released RE Classic 1-3 on GOG recently, so there's a pretty good chance Capcom will bring them to Switch next year.
Mike always seems like such a nice guy. I hope the team members that left, and the team members that remain all find happy, sustainable work in the future.
Already got two of these suggestions since the Mature N64 NSO came out - and looks like Forsaken is on the way. Would be amazing get the N64 version of Resi 2 as I believe it's got a small amount of content not available anywhere else.
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Re: Banjo-Kazooie Director Marks Departure From Rare With A Poem
Pleaseee can he join Playtonic or Nintendo.
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.40 Now Available For Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Really hoping for a Switch 2 patch or upgrade.
Re: Surprise! Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Adding Another Fighter To The Roster In 2026
This is super hype. I hope it gets a Switch 2 version with rollback netcode.
Re: Video: Let's Have One Last Chat With Zion Before He Leaves Us Forever And Ever
You will be missed Zion. Hope you'll still be making videos somewhere.
Re: Bloober Team Calls Cronos A "Huge Success", But Isn't Working On A Sequel
Really hope we get Silent Hill 2 R on Switch 2, and if at all possible, F.
Re: Even Capcom Was Surprised At How Well Resident Evil Requiem Runs On Switch 2
Really hope we get 2, 3 and 4 Remake next year as well.
Re: Review: Klonoa: Empire Of Dreams (GBA) - One Of The System's Best Still Plays Like A Dream
Never tried Klonoa, but this looks like a great place to start. Still hoping for WonderSwan NSO in the future from Bandai Namco, so we can get the other portable game on Switch 2 too (along with many other games for that system).
Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
You've brightened hundreds of my days Zion, so thank you, and all the best for the future.
Re: Rumour: A Bunch Of LEGO Games Might Get The 'Switch 2 Edition' Treatment Soon
Will defo replay Lego City: Undercover if it gets one.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores First Major Update, Includes Local Wireless Games And Much More
Offline wireless play is great for game preservation. This feels like a game that could do really well being included with the expansion pack in the future.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Highlights The Speed Problem With Switch 2 Game Cards
Cyberpunk 2077 runs perfectly on a physical cart. The speed problem is exaggerated as hell so developers don't have to spend as much making physical carts.
Re: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Scores New Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I heard it runs bad on PS5 too tbf.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - An Excellent Port Of A Timeless Classic
With War of the Lions not here, it's probably not gonna be a purchase from me, as I already have the PSP version.
I'll maybe pick it up if it goes on sale or they add it as DLC.
Re: Animal Crossing-Inspired Life Sim For Switch 2 Looks Pretty Amazing
That name seems sus af.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
@PLATINUM7 Yes, agree completely with you. It would be amazing to get those unreleased games.
Re: Why Remake 'Dragon Quest VII' Before The Zenithian Trilogy? Yuji Horii Comments
I wonder if 7 somehow relates to 12, and that's why they doing it next. 4-6 look so good on DS though, that those versions could just be released again honestly, at some point.
Re: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In less Than A Month
Hopefully sales figures like this convince more developers not to use game key cards. Seems Rune Factory and this both sold well, and they were both full physicals.
Re: "I Have No Words" - Silksong Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over One Bench
This just seems like bad game design to me. Although haven't played the game yet, so could be wrong.
Re: Sunsoft Has A "Major Announcement" To Share Next Week
Sunsoft also owns the Clock Tower IP. Hopefully it's a remaster of Clock Tower 2, Ghost Head and or CT3.
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
It's great that even terrible games are being preserved like this. That being said, I will not be picking this up unless it goes on sale for very cheap, and I have mates coming round I wanna play a drinking game of dying in Bubsy 3D with.
Also, what are people talking about? This review seems very fair. It sounds like without the emulation and things surrounding the games being so good, this would have been a 1. Reviewer mentions all this. A collection of anything is about what's in the collection most of all. If I buy a collection of rubbish books I don't rate it a 10 because the binding and cover art is nice.
Re: "The Most Impressive Switch 2 Port To Date" - Digital Foundry Examines Star Wars Outlaws
If Yves leaves as CEO, I will get this straight away.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update
I really want him to add mouse support on Switch 2.
Re: CD Projekt Reveals 75% Of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Sales Were Physical In Opening Month
Hopefully this news makes other developers do the same as CDPR.
Re: Bloober Team Wants To "Open A New Chapter" For Horror Games On Nintendo Consoles
@Goliath I'm actually playing through the original for the first time right now. Just met Maria. Gonna play Silent Hill 1 right after.
Re: Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Runs At A "Stable" 30fps On Switch 2
@AllBLK Saying it's struggling to run first party games is an exaggeration. MKW runs at rock-solid 60, and Bananza runs steady, just has some very slight drops when a lot goes on all at once. And I mean a lot. But they are not struggling in either case.
Re: Bloober Team Wants To "Open A New Chapter" For Horror Games On Nintendo Consoles
Hopefully this is a sign that we get Silent Hill 2 Remake in the future.
Re: Nightdive's CEO Reiterates Desire To Remaster 'Eternal Darkness'
They should remaster it, exclusive to Switch/Switch 2.
Re: Two Of The Worst Mortal Kombat Games To Be Included In Legacy Kollection
YESSS bad games need to be preserved too - I'm still desperate for Nintendo to somehow rerelease the CDi Zeldas for the same reason. Will defo pick this up day one.
Re: Rumour: Another Bethesda Game Is Landing On Switch 2, It's Claimed
Not interested in Starfield at all - everything I've seen of it looks bad. If they bring Oblivion, Fallout 3 and NV to Switch though, I'd be very happy.
Re: Capcom Launches Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Website
Hope we get Resi 7-9, and the Remakes of 2-4 on Switch 2 soon, along with the Classic versions of RE 1-3 and Code Veronica.
It'd be cool to have Resi Gaiden and the N64 version of Resi 2 on NSO as well.
Re: Capcom Launches Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Website
@Kingy they're not exclusive to Playstation though - they released RE Classic 1-3 on GOG recently, so there's a pretty good chance Capcom will bring them to Switch next year.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Switch And Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Detailed
Should run way better on Switch 2 - seems like a lazy port from this info.
Re: Geoff Keighley Either Knows Something About Silksong, Or Is Just Being A Tool
Probably both - at the very least the latter.
Re: Shenmue III Is Finally Confirmed For 'Nintendo Platforms'
I will buy if I can play Shenmue 1 and 2 on Switch 2 first.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Ships Over 500,000 Copies
Hopefully other developers see how well games sell when they have a Switch 2 physical. Will be picking this up when I have a bit more spare cash.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Tomorrow, 19th August 2025
Yessss - this must mean it's gonna be a belter of a game.
Re: Tron: Catalyst & John Wick Hex Dev 'Bithell Games' Makes "Majority" Of Staff Redundant
Mike always seems like such a nice guy. I hope the team members that left, and the team members that remain all find happy, sustainable work in the future.
Re: Switch Online's SNES Update Has Apparently Upgraded The CRT Filter
Looks way closer to CRT - will defo be trying this.
Re: DSiWare Game 'Handy Hockey' Makes A Return On Switch 2
Hopefully more DSi Ware games come back, to Switch 2.
Re: Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot Is Hopeful That Upcoming Switch 2 Port Can Revive Star Wars Outlaws
I haven't bought from Ubi in a while specifically because I don't wanna support the awful practices of Guillemot themselves.
Re: Ori Dev Asks Nintendo Fans If They Want 'No Rest For The Wicked' On Switch 2
Pleaseee bring it.
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds 26 "Old-School" NES And Famicom Game Albums
This is super cool ngl.
Re: Nintendo Announces 'Global Jam' Demo Event For Switch 2 Online Members
Will defo try it out. Am shocked they're selling it for so cheap so pretty certain I'll be picking it up anyway.
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
Already got two of these suggestions since the Mature N64 NSO came out - and looks like Forsaken is on the way. Would be amazing get the N64 version of Resi 2 as I believe it's got a small amount of content not available anywhere else.
Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Actor Drops The Biggest Remake Hint Yet
I'll start buying Ubisoft games again as soon as they get rid of their CEO Yves.
Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
Will defo be picking it up at this price day one ))
Re: Review: Labyrinth Of The Demon King (Switch) - FromSoft & Horror Vibes Straight Out Of '97
Looks like a match for me - love the look of this - I played a seemingly similar game called Lunacid, and that was great.
Hoping that FromSoft actually puts a King's Field collection out at some point so I can experience the original game all these ones are aping.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Has Been Butchered For The Switch Remake
Just went from a confirmed buy to hundred percent not getting for me.
Re: Poll: Which Pokémon Game Really Deserves A Remake Next?
Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon Ranger.
Re: Don't Worry, Dragon Quest XII Is Still In Development
Really hope Toriyama got to do a bunch of designs for the game before he sadly passed away. His designs are Dragon Quest to me.