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Re: Switch Online's Latest "Mature" N64 App Update Appears To Fix Some Perfect Dark Emulation Issues

AlexOlney

@nocdaes Standards have categorically not dropped everywhere, or it wouldn't be the success it is. The Switch has the largest library of frankly incredible first party games, a staggering amount of third party support (for better or for worse), and despite drift being a continual thorn in everyone's side, the build quality of its pro controller especially is excellent.

Analogue isn't 'doing Nintendo's job', they're targeting an entirely different market, and creating a bespoke product for a tremendously narrow application, and for a substantial price tag.

I love Analogue's work, but comparing Nintendo's emulation on a 4W tablet from 2017 to a single-purpose boutique FPGA console is like getting annoyed that your oven can't grill as well as a BBQ.

Could they do more? Almost certainly, but 99% of their audience simply don't even notice. It would be ideal if everything ran perfectly without a single issue, but we live in the real world, where things go wrong.

Re: World Of Goo 2 Switch Update Now Live - New Pro Controller Feature, Fixes And More

AlexOlney

@rjejr Buy cheap, buy twice.

I have a Splatoon 2 Pro Controller that I've had since it was released, and have amassed thousands of hours of gameplay with it. It's been through hell and back, and apart from the frequent external and occasional internal cleaning, it's continued to do its job flawlessly.

I've had cheaper pads start to wear out after only dozens of hours. Some people may not like to admit it, but the Switch Pro controller is a seriously robust bit of kit, provided you don't abuse it.