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I didn't used to buy guides but found myself buying them more recently for games I really enjoyed. As much a collector kind of thing than anything else. Sad to see, but as others of said a sign of the times...

Still prefer leafing through a lovely hardback guide than reading a webpage...

Who is actually answering Yes to this vote???

I saw 'Xenon' and had an late 80's Amiga fuelled Bitmap Brothers flashback....

Played this last night with my two older children, 11 & 13 and we had a riot. It was so funny. Two people shooting each other at the same time, jumping on someones head by accident, blowing yourself up with a bomb arrow... And then watching it all back in slo-mo. I cannot imagine the carnage that a 6 player game would bring. We play a few games on local multiplayer but this was as much fun as we have had for a long time.

I love the newness of a game. I am not saying I get bored easily but this article certainly rang true with me. I love buying a new game and starting it up for the first time. Its a buzz. I buy more games than I could ever play in a lifetime but I am a sucker for a bargain as well. Little bit of money here and there and having a collection grow (as someone mentioned). My mates used to rib me about my inability to complete a game and its true. A very small percentage of my games I ever finish and sometimes I go back to an old game and its very comforting. Like seeing an old friend for the first time in a while. The simple fact is I know, I know I can't change. I love playing games and I love buying new games. My name is Ed and I have a problem....

Both the product pages for the Zelda and Mario branded pads list the pads in the description but there is no mention of them in the box contents further down the page. Is this because they are not actually in the box?

@rjejr - tempted to do the very same thing with our two oldest. One Pokemon and one Smash...

@AlexSora89 You are most welcome. My very best wishes and thoughts to your family given what they are having to go through. I can't begin to imagine or understand what it must be like if one member of my family was that ill; let alone two.

@AlexSora89 Well said, sir.

@EeryPetrol Agree. Even for a full year its £17.99 in UK. £1.50 a month. Less than the cost of a lot of things that we buy each month...

@Grandiajet Meant to be apparently but I can't seem to get them to work. I restarted the switch and it kicked off but only uploads the next save in the Cloud Save queue and then leaves the others as Backup Pending.

EDIT - I have kicked off each initial upload manually by selecting each save data to back up in the Cloud Save Data list under Data Management. What I have found is if I play a game then exit, the update to save data is uploaded automatically (so where the date/time on the console version is different to the cloud save version.

Downloaded and can see the settings for cloud save data. Set On for Automatic. I am connected to the internet but none of my save data is automatically being uploaded. I can do it manually but I half expected the process to kick in, you know...automatically.

Anyone else noticing this? Its been about 20 mins. I have turned the setting on and off, gone into the individual cloud save game settings and selected all off and all on, but still nothing has been started.

EDIT - Seems the good old "turn it off and on again" did the trick... Backups now uploading and marked as pending.

Oh my word this takes me back. Thats what you call a retro re-boot!

Been on my watchlist for a while but never took the plunge. In light of the discount and additions I think that will change later today when e-shop updates.

I like the look of it but my Hori playstand, bought the same week as my switch solved the table top charging issue. Not that I have had a need to charge my switch while in tabletop mode...

I think it could have been more, certainly something more integrated for voice chat would be welcome. I think they should have had more details regarding the classic games. The whole VC not coming to Switch has caused a stir but from what I have read they have only said they are not using the VC banner but will release classic games under a different name.

Online service aside it baffles me constantly that Nintendo hasn't leapt on the backlog of old games. They just about got it right on the Wii, Wii U was very meh but I cannot believe they haven't launched something full on for bringing old format games to the switch. They have the best back catalogue of games of any of the consoles.

Any way, back to Online as I climb down from my soapbox. Its £18 in UK and I will be getting it. We all knew it was in the post and this day would come but I think they should have done more to justify the policy to pay but giving details of a proper voice chat (get rid of the app). I don't play online much (bit of Splatoon 2 when the mood take me) but I have never had any issues playing lag free.

Cloud saves will be welcome for sure.

I will be getting simply for convenience but I think for a little bit more money they should have delivered something a bit more than what we have for online now and in line with other systems. Doing something different when its not as good is ok when its free but when you start charging I think it needs to step up and meet peoples expectations on what an online service today should and can deliver...

But it is only £18 which is hardly a huge outlay in comparison to an average gamers annual outlay on games, accessories and consoles that we spend to maintain and feed this wonderful thing we all enjoy...

Great idea and would be tempted but the fact its in French does put me off...

@aaronsullivan
I also suspect some of those adults who thought this wasn't for them are reconsidering.

Oh yes...

This makes the Labo stuff seem a lot more attractive. Being able to do your own projects and open up more than a few possibilities outside of the kits Nintendo are releasing. This has made Labo far more of a potential purchase now... My children are going to love mucking about with this (as indeed I am too! )

Echoing the first comment by @marios-love-child. The store in Norwich has felt like its been winding down for a while. Video games section is barely there and very recently the Lego stock has been a lot smaller. Not surprised but it's sad nonetheless.

My children liked going there to spend their pocket money but recently we have found Smyths to have a better selection of all.

@StuTwo First first thought on reading this. Allow a Home account sharing system of some sort. I would buy a second one tomorrow if they did that...

Just missed out on the 3% over 45... <phew>

I've been playing video games since I was 8 and things like the Switch just keep my love of gaming going...

I have a 4 hours commute (there and back) three days a week so portable is perfect for that. Mostly docked at home though. Although my two oldest children and myself played tabletop in the summer outside which was great fun. I wasn't going to get a Switch and when I did it was an impulse purchase but I don't regret it for a second.

I'm disappointed but not really surprised. I picked up a lot of the packs as a lego collector and as a gamer. Still enjoy playing it with my son. However the pricing was ridiculous I thought especially with the sheer number of packs they released. That being said I never paid full price for any. Never paid more than £15-16 for the level or team packs and more than a £10 for the fun packs. Just kept an eye out on Amazon, ToysRUs or Smyths.

Echoing what has been said here it does seem that Nintendo hit the mark with Amiibos. One purchase for a good quality collectable figure that can be used across multiple games...

@tobibra Totally agree with the loose in the bag observation. And the fact its already on as well...

I've just bought a Switch on impulse. Was going to wait for later in the year but one was in stock in Toys R Us so I did it. Very very pleased with it. Zelda on the commute home, Mario Kart in the back garden, Arms sat in my armchair.... All good...

To more or less echo other comments. Disappointing and incredible missed potential. Despite having it on other platforms I was going to get this as I naturally assumed the gamepad would be used in some obvious way. Not any more. Stick with Xbox One version....

Just tried but when I submit I just get a blank page with no confirmation of message received and no email confirming message. A disappointing end all round to Club Nintendo...

@Saveloy When I do get to the stars catalogue I'm finding exactly the same issue.

I know the deadline was announced but they have kept updating it, but it feels a bit of a rip to find the site hasn't worked in the last day or two. Is it down to the increased traffic??

Got 1900 stars left and keep getting a 500 Server Error... Nooooooooo!!!

I just tried to spend my last stars and I get a server error when I try and get to the stars catalogue.... Still 29th in UK!

Can't wait for this (of course I will have to) Preordered the special edition on Amazon in UK a month ago. I like the idea of being able to switch between playing and creating (like LBP) that I think it will help drive that creative spark and just playing about with what you can do in a relaxed way will be a lot of fun.

Its a definite get but I am intrigued to see how they intend to use the Gamepad. Shames its Christmas but if it does it justice then thats a worthwhile wait. I am tempted to just get it on the PS3 though....

Scratch that last comment...just founds this...
http://nintendoeverything.com/a-note-about-sin-punishments-wii-to-wii-u-upgrade-price/

I had this on the Wii VC and transferred it over. WIll it be the usual upgrade discount price for any previous purchased games?

I like it. I was never a heavy Miiverse user but I found yesterday I was using it more (maybe cos its new) and taking some screenshots and using the Play Journal. I like the idea someone else had of using the Play Journal to record something from every game session you play as a record. But thats more for your personal record than anything that anyone else might find interesting. I like the way the communities have been split so you can avoid the very, shall we say, sub standard drawings and doodles that don't mean anything to anyone.... I still fail to see where all the negativity is coming from. It feels like some people just like to moan about something just for the sake of moaning.

Maybe I've missed a trick here but I am surprised about all the really negative comments about this update. I can appreciate the comment limit feedback although 30 a day seems enough but thats just me. The rest of the organising of the communities looks good and while I am not a massive miiverse user, I am looking forward to seeing the changes. I do like the idea of a screenshot album and I can see myself using it more.

What a shock, and so sad. A true legend.

It would have been nice to see a few more surprises. I understand they will show off the games that are close to release and we have seen a reasonable amount of these before with other Nintendo Directs but there was a distinct wow factor missing for something totally new and surprising.

I find the pricing interesting. $6.99 for US and £11.99 for UK. How does that work out?

Great news especially as its not an established Nintendo brand. I am really enjoying the game.

Splatoon pre ordered from Amazon... Very much looking forward to it!

Got one match in. Although I left as it was picking up (I'm UK) I am so glad the second hour proved a far improved experience. Disappointed by the issues in the hour I attended but overall its a far better picture for launch now and thats the main thing. Should hopefully appease the naysayers...

Paper Mario I think. Have it on Wii VC but never played it much. As it will be discounted I may get it and give it a proper look...

Thunder Blade...

Echoing others on here, VC is a great idea and in many ways a far better concept that anything on other platforms by a country mile.

What has been continually disappointing is the slow release of some classic games and platforms. Some of them we still haven't seen. Allowing owners of 3DS/Wii U to access and buy the vast and wonderful library of Nintendo games of old was such a missed opportunity. Its always felt, especially since the Wii, that VC was a half hearted attempt. There are some great games/platforms that need to be on there. It should have been as good as the Wii offering straight away and its not and that feels like a step backwards.

I'm still a bit confused with the predilection of releasing GBA games on the Wii U. Maybe its just me but I'm not that keen on playing handheld games on the big screen.

Definitely get this when it hits Europe.

Never played the board game but did love 40k. Haven't played that for ages but still have my Crimson Fists and Dark Angels!

Shame it's nearly $19 to ship to the UK. I'm sure my wife would love this in the house....

Oh I am going to have to get me some of that!

The music by Rhythm King, the trademark metallic textures...happy memories!

I picked one up from a friend about 2005, and I really enjoyed it. Had a few games but the two that stuck out that I had were SF Rush 2049 and Headhunter. On the face of it it still seems strange looking back that it failed. I still have it and rack it out every now and again... Come to think of it...

@mjc0961 Does it really matter? Does it? I think probably not...

Already pre-ordered at Amazon UK for game only. I must admit to not knowing what the Amiibos will do and to be fair right now our house has enough Amiibos kicking about!!