@Luminous117 There is no begging and pleading going on anywhere here. They're legally covering themselves from any of the mentioned security issues that may happen with that statement. I imagine pretendo would be easier to hack and steal everyone's Nintendo account data, than if Nintendo still had their servers running.
@dr-ghost Betrayed them? Because they didn't support it for longer or what? Should they have released Switch games on the Wii U for a couple years or what?
@John_Deacon Echoes of Wisdom is way way ahead of Link's Awakening in the same timeframe and has a higher digital share on top of that. It has already outsold like half the franchise in Japan retail alone.
@The_Pixel_King Same goes to you.
@Ultimapunch Unlike those other online services, NSO is not going to stay tied to the Switch. It's not a service that is intrinsically tied to the current Switch by it's very nature. It's going to continue on Switch 2, together with people's Nintendo accounts and everything. Even when your Switch at some point in the future in 10 or more years can't play games online anymore, NSO will still not be shut down.
Regardless, the comment I responded to said: "Also why should Nintendo suddenly create a new Wii U situation that with confusing the majority of its customers? Why should this "Switch 2" looking to 99.8% exactly the same as the original Switch?"
The leaks in no way make it look like a "Wii U situation" as it being called Switch 2 on it's own would make that nothing alike. And yes, those are actual legitimate leaks.
@Keman There is no Wii U situation going on here. Nobody is going to be confused like that. This thing is called Switch 2 and not Switch U or Switch+ or Switch Pro or something else that might suggest it's just an additional model or accessory.
With the Wii U they focused everything on the controller, which made it look like an accessory or add on, with the name not being clear about it being a new console.
How is "Switch 2" not a clear enough name? It's obviously a new console. It'll most likely say "Nintendo Switch 2" on the back of the thing. And it looks much more different from the Switch 1 than you think it does.
@OldGamer999 Most of the people who bought MK8D aren't actively playing it anymore or at least not regularly. I bet there's at least 30 million people who would be eager to buy MK9 asap.
@Rayquaza2510 Sorry, what issues exactly does Doom Eternal have in later levels? I played through the whole game including DLC three times on Switch at higher difficulty levels and thought it kept a smooth 30fps throughout the whole game without any stutters or slowdown. I didn't notice any issues.
@Serpenterror Dragon Quest had a way bigger launch. That's all there really is too it. Next week it will probably sell another 50-60k while Mario Party should sell over 100k easily, but that won't be enough to reach the over 900k that DQ3 should be at then. It'll catch up soon enough though.
@AlanaHagues Typo in the article in the second to last paragraph. It says they were working on Battlefield 3 instead of Battlefront 3. Easy one to make though.
@Toastmaster That's cool and all, but you said "oldest gaming IP alive". Doesn't matter that Donkey Kong games aren't much like the original arcade game from 1981 anymore. It's still Donkey Kong. Also DKCR HD is releasing next month.
@Toastmaster The first Microsoft Flight Simulator, licensed to Microsoft by the developer Sublogic, released in November 1982, 42 years ago. Donkey Kong released in July 1981 and Pac-Man first released in May 1980. Those two IPs are still alive and older.
@sunnyboy Take another look at it now: https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/business-data-sales/
The weird part here now is that over 160 million is still as of March 31st 2012 and not later, despite over 155 million having been as of the same date.
@Xeacons You think this is an attempt to make profit? They are barely getting any money from most of these people even when successful with the lawsuit. Even when they ask for millions, someone like Garry Bowser won't be able to pay even a fraction of that.
@Axecon They didn't just confirm that NSO will continue on the next console but that Switch games in general will be playable on Switch 2, so full backwards compatibility including digitally.
That suggests that the eshop will continue. Of course they might update it with a new design or whatever.
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Re: Nintendo Asks Wii U Owners To Refrain From Using "Unauthorised" Online Services
@UltimateOtaku91 Nobody's complaining. It's a warning that there is a higher risk of getting hacked.
Re: Nintendo Asks Wii U Owners To Refrain From Using "Unauthorised" Online Services
@Luminous117 There is no begging and pleading going on anywhere here. They're legally covering themselves from any of the mentioned security issues that may happen with that statement. I imagine pretendo would be easier to hack and steal everyone's Nintendo account data, than if Nintendo still had their servers running.
Re: Nintendo Asks Wii U Owners To Refrain From Using "Unauthorised" Online Services
@dr-ghost Betrayed them? Because they didn't support it for longer or what? Should they have released Switch games on the Wii U for a couple years or what?
Re: Japanese Charts: Super Mario Party Jamboree Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold
@Olliemar28 Question: Why didn't you include the whole top 30 here when Famitsu has done so?
Re: Japanese Charts: Super Mario Party Jamboree Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold
@John_Deacon Echoes of Wisdom is way way ahead of Link's Awakening in the same timeframe and has a higher digital share on top of that. It has already outsold like half the franchise in Japan retail alone.
@The_Pixel_King Same goes to you.
Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
@Ultimapunch Unlike those other online services, NSO is not going to stay tied to the Switch. It's not a service that is intrinsically tied to the current Switch by it's very nature. It's going to continue on Switch 2, together with people's Nintendo accounts and everything. Even when your Switch at some point in the future in 10 or more years can't play games online anymore, NSO will still not be shut down.
Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
@Ultimapunch "NSO will still have to be shut down at some point."
Why? For what reason would they have to shut the whole service down? The end of civilisation?
Give me an actual reason.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Estimated File Size Update
I will probably buy it eventually on a sale for 40€ or so.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 4 'OG' Amazon Pre-Orders Are Being Cancelled
@Chibi_Manny That is just in the US specifically.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 4 'OG' Amazon Pre-Orders Are Being Cancelled
@Tasuki The game is still launching on Switch.
Re: So, Have You Pre-Ordered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
@jesse_dylan The SNES version? You think this is the same game as the first DKC?
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@-wc- These leaks also include a logo.
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@-wc- Are you serious?
Regardless, the comment I responded to said: "Also why should Nintendo suddenly create a new Wii U situation that with confusing the majority of its customers? Why should this "Switch 2" looking to 99.8% exactly the same as the original Switch?"
The leaks in no way make it look like a "Wii U situation" as it being called Switch 2 on it's own would make that nothing alike.
And yes, those are actual legitimate leaks.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Sheds Light On Its Story
@Justaguest Those are definitely bots.
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
@Keman There is no Wii U situation going on here. Nobody is going to be confused like that. This thing is called Switch 2 and not Switch U or Switch+ or Switch Pro or something else that might suggest it's just an additional model or accessory.
With the Wii U they focused everything on the controller, which made it look like an accessory or add on, with the name not being clear about it being a new console.
How is "Switch 2" not a clear enough name? It's obviously a new console. It'll most likely say "Nintendo Switch 2" on the back of the thing. And it looks much more different from the Switch 1 than you think it does.
Re: UK Charts: 2025 Gets Off To A Predictable Start, With Familiar Faces Dominating
@OldGamer999 Most of the people who bought MK8D aren't actively playing it anymore or at least not regularly. I bet there's at least 30 million people who would be eager to buy MK9 asap.
Re: Review: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (Switch) - This Choppy Remaster Of A Cult Gem Doesn't Bring Any Cheer
@Rayquaza2510 Sorry, what issues exactly does Doom Eternal have in later levels? I played through the whole game including DLC three times on Switch at higher difficulty levels and thought it kept a smooth 30fps throughout the whole game without any stutters or slowdown. I didn't notice any issues.
Re: Rumour: New 'Switch 2' Photos Show Off A Very Legit-Looking Joy-Con
@Clyde_Radcliffe Are we looking at the same images? They are black with coloured rails. That's the exact opposite of the Switch Joy-Cons.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch Closes Out 2024 With The Old Favourites
@GrailUK No, these charts don't include digital sales.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch Closes Out 2024 With The Old Favourites
Elden Ring showing up again is cool.
Re: Stardew Valley Has Now Sold More Copies Than Mario Kart Wii
I bought it over 4 years ago and haven't played it in a long time. Maybe I should give it another go.
Re: Japanese Charts: What Successor? Switch Hardware Sales Top 100,000
@Morph The PS2 sold around 21.8 million units in Japan.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds Super Mario 64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
One of the best staff roll tracks ever.
Re: Japanese Charts: Super Mario Party Jamboree Is On A Roll
@Erigen Scarlet/Violet is at #11 right now.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales
Re: Japanese Charts: Super Mario Party Jamboree Is On A Roll
@Serpenterror Dragon Quest had a way bigger launch. That's all there really is too it. Next week it will probably sell another 50-60k while Mario Party should sell over 100k easily, but that won't be enough to reach the over 900k that DQ3 should be at then. It'll catch up soon enough though.
Re: Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky Remake Lands On Switch Fall 2025
@Serpenterror Memories of Celceta already has a localization on other consoles.
Re: Wii Build Of Free Radical's Cancelled 'Star Wars Battlefront 3' Has Been Discovered
@AlanaHagues Typo in the article in the second to last paragraph. It says they were working on Battlefield 3 instead of Battlefront 3. Easy one to make though.
Edit: Thanks for fixing.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie
@batmanbud2 86%
Re: Nintendo Switch Finally Surpasses PlayStation 2's Lifetime Sales In The US
@PikminMarioKirby Wouldn't work since that US number comes from independant market trackers.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 3 Dev Left Retro Studios After "Unhealthy Relationship" With Nintendo Micromanagement
@ecco6t9 And look where they are now.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 3 Dev Left Retro Studios After "Unhealthy Relationship" With Nintendo Micromanagement
@PessitheMystic He said that about Nintendo employees, not they to him.
Re: A Handful Of "Hidden" Splatoon 2 Tracks Have Been Removed From Nintendo Music
"Thank you for your understanding."
Nah, sorry I don't understand.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Ends Dragon Quest III's Reign
@shining_nexus Nintendo's stock is at an all time high. Not just near. Reached a new all time peak twice today.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Ends Dragon Quest III's Reign
@Anti-Matter It increased that much because of a Black Friday sale.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Questions Future Of Consoles, But Not Nintendo Hardware
@Toastmaster That's cool and all, but you said "oldest gaming IP alive". Doesn't matter that Donkey Kong games aren't much like the original arcade game from 1981 anymore. It's still Donkey Kong. Also DKCR HD is releasing next month.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Questions Future Of Consoles, But Not Nintendo Hardware
@Toastmaster The first Microsoft Flight Simulator, licensed to Microsoft by the developer Sublogic, released in November 1982, 42 years ago.
Donkey Kong released in July 1981 and Pac-Man first released in May 1980.
Those two IPs are still alive and older.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds New Switch Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
@Polley001 Thanks for that. Inkopolis Memorial Mixtape is especially good.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds New Switch Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
@Polley001 And where did you find those tracks?
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
@sunnyboy Take another look at it now:
https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/business-data-sales/
The weird part here now is that over 160 million is still as of March 31st 2012 and not later, despite over 155 million having been as of the same date.
Re: Feature: 9 Things Nintendo Could Add To Switch 2 So It's Not 'Just Another Switch'
#2 is completely pointless because the IR sensor on one of the joy-cons can already measure your pulse just fine with pretty good accuracy.
Re: Japanese Charts: There's No Stopping Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
@MeanBeanEgg It has heavy stock issues btw.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Seeking "New Targets" In Switch Piracy Investigation
@Xeacons You think this is an attempt to make profit? They are barely getting any money from most of these people even when successful with the lawsuit. Even when they ask for millions, someone like Garry Bowser won't be able to pay even a fraction of that.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Seeking "New Targets" In Switch Piracy Investigation
@clianvXAi It's the 2017 model that can be hacked that easy. Afaik the 2019 model, the Lite and OLED have not been hacked yet.
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Animation Short Is So Very, Very Boring
Eeh, it's cute. Doesn't need to be exciting and whacky at that short length.
Re: Koei Tecmo Confirms Upcoming Atelier Resleriana Game Won't Feature A Gacha System
@cedarhyped Xenoblade 2 has a gacha system. None of the others have that.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
@USA_Spartan I'm pretty sure the Switch is gonna surpass 160 million in 2026 at the latest. No need to keep selling it for that long.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
@BlublacMH The 155 million number was as of almost a year before they stopped production of the PS2.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
@Otoemetry "some tech guy on this website"??? It's playstation.com, it is officially reported by Sony.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Services Will End In China In 2026
@Axecon They didn't just confirm that NSO will continue on the next console but that Switch games in general will be playable on Switch 2, so full backwards compatibility including digitally.
That suggests that the eshop will continue. Of course they might update it with a new design or whatever.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Added To The Official Timeline
@Scarmucci I've been very successful at completely ignoring it all and I'm a huge Zelda fan.