I'm currently considering ideas that include keeping my joy-cons and passing the console itself onto someone else...who gets a Switch, but just needs to buy their own JoyCons for it
Only took about 2 hours last night of reloading lots of tabs...Walmart never let me through their queue and Target's site was so messed up, I couldn't put in my address or payment info and then it was sold out. Finally around 12:30am I got into the Best Buy queue, sat there until about 2am when it told me sold out. After picking my local store for pickup AGAIN, it put me into the queue and then I was able to order the system bundle for launch day pickup (or midnight?)
Hopefully this is a mistake/oversight and it'll get updated to reflect support for cloud saves..makes zero sense for a new launch game like DK to not support cloud save backups!
I really hope Switch 1 games will run at 1080p in handheld on Switch 2 since they already have that rendering/output mode built in without any update...the Switch 2 would just have to run them in their docked mode.
Why can't they manage to match the Nintendo camera? You can get 1080p webcams off Amazon for $10 or less, maybe someone else will make a cute camera for the Switch 2, otherwise I may just buy something random and test it out instead
Still better than having to use a phone app. I wonder if there will be a mode for JUST video chatting with people, outside of a game that might then work at a higher framerate/larger videos of people, would be fun when trying to decide what to play, or for afterward.
Yay, button remapping and rewind...now I just hope they let us do SINGLE BUTTON REWIND, aka allow us to remap a button to be rewind, like L, which is rarely if ever used on N64 anyway
I'm sad I missed out on the DKC theme last time around, and a couple from a year or so ago that still have yet to show up in the shop...wish they'd offer them
They should launch it at two price points, an LCD and OLED at launch...otherwise, like I did with the first Switch, I'll just stick with my launch day console throughout the lifespan. But I would be willing to pay more initially for OLED if that was offered.
I would much rather they stick with the smaller Switch case sizes instead of using more-standard DVD/Bluray cases like everyone else... or maybe even smaller like the 3DS/DS cases, it's not like the games are any bigger inside
Nice, glad they're adding some more racers into the N64 roster...would be amazing if we ever got Diddy Kong Racing, but I'd take Beetle Adventure Racing or Automobili Lamborghini if they're looking for suggestions
Nope Did not hear anything about a waitlist, but I can't imagine I'd get into that either...I'm sure demand was incredibly high and they seemingly only want to do these demos for a couple days.
Mario Kart is the best game for introducing kids to video games, you can pick any character, any kart/bike combinations, and still enable the steering and acceleration assists independently for each player. Our daughter can play as Princess Peach or Cat Peach and doesn't get frustrated because she drove off a cliff over and over.
I wish this would mean any updates for the stand alone Episode One Racer on Switch...it would be great if there was any way to adjust volume of sound effects vs. music :-
If it has a 1080p screen AND runs Switch 1 games in their docked resolution up to 1080p, that would be awesome. Also if it could output them at 4k, or play them smoother in some cases with it's extra power that'd be fun. Still very good news since I have built up quite the library on Switch and haven't finished nearly all of it!
I'm sad that there are basically no ways to earn Platinum Coins anymore...JUST from the mobile games a little, but such a missed opportunity to not build in ways to earn rewards through the Switch or otherwise. I'd love to get these post-its, but my balance has just been shrinking with no way to earn them back at this point (other than gold coins of course)
I don't understand the shape of this, why does it bulge out so much for the joy-cons, and then swoop in where the screen would be...the joy-cons aren't going to stick up out of the top above the screen are they?
It's cuter than I was expecting since it appears to actually be stop-motion, but otherwise, wasted potential. Still loving this game though as I slowly play through it
Built in support for TATE mode would be amazing, could finally stop using the 3D printed grip that holds my joycons on each side of the vertical screen (though that works great for pinball games, and I'd imagine also DS games)
As I said before, I hope they add as many tracks from Smash Bros as possible, even if that confuses what game things are from a little. Also would love to get Luigi's Mansion 2 and Zelda Link Between Worlds music too.
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Re: Nintendo eShop Cards Are Apparently Getting A Refresh For Switch 2
Mario/Luigi's new eyes are freaking me out though
Re: Mulitple Profie Icons Revamped In Latest Switch Firmware Update
Mario and Luigi's eyes are kinda crazy looking in the updated icons...
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
I'd like to get a decently sized MicroSD Express card, but they basically do not exist
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
I'm currently considering ideas that include keeping my joy-cons and passing the console itself onto someone else...who gets a Switch, but just needs to buy their own JoyCons for it
Re: Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release
Good list of games to just buy digitally, thanks!
Re: Switch 2 "Code-In-A-Box" Physical Game Listing Spotted Online
I get this idea basically for one purpose: buying a gift for someone, otherwise if I'm buying something physically, I want the game on the cart!
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
Only took about 2 hours last night of reloading lots of tabs...Walmart never let me through their queue and Target's site was so messed up, I couldn't put in my address or payment info and then it was sold out. Finally around 12:30am I got into the Best Buy queue, sat there until about 2am when it told me sold out. After picking my local store for pickup AGAIN, it put me into the queue and then I was able to order the system bundle for launch day pickup (or midnight?)
Re: Uh Oh, It Looks Like Select Switch 2 Games Won't Support Cloud Saves
Hopefully this is a mistake/oversight and it'll get updated to reflect support for cloud saves..makes zero sense for a new launch game like DK to not support cloud save backups!
Re: Yep, It Looks Like You Can Still Dodge Blue Shells In Mario Kart World
In MK8 you can also dodge a Blue Shell if you had just gotten hit moments before and are still in the middle of recovering.
Re: Video: 20+ Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2
I really hope Switch 1 games will run at 1080p in handheld on Switch 2 since they already have that rendering/output mode built in without any update...the Switch 2 would just have to run them in their docked mode.
Re: Hori's Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Has Much Worse Resolution Than Nintendo's
Why can't they manage to match the Nintendo camera? You can get 1080p webcams off Amazon for $10 or less, maybe someone else will make a cute camera for the Switch 2, otherwise I may just buy something random and test it out instead
Re: Switch 2 GameChat Choppy Frame Rate Explained By Nintendo
Still better than having to use a phone app. I wonder if there will be a mode for JUST video chatting with people, outside of a game that might then work at a higher framerate/larger videos of people, would be fun when trying to decide what to play, or for afterward.
Re: Opinion: No One Is Talking About The Switch 2's Best Feature
They should license this out so 3rd party controllers can actually support HD Rumble this time around
Re: Surprise! The N64 App Is Also Getting Some Enhancements On Switch 2
Yay, button remapping and rewind...now I just hope they let us do SINGLE BUTTON REWIND, aka allow us to remap a button to be rewind, like L, which is rarely if ever used on N64 anyway
Re: The Switch 2 Will Emulate Switch Games, Because It Shares No Internal Hardware With Its Predecessor
So does it emulate "docked" mode and render Switch 1 games at 1080p while in handheld mode on the Switch 2?!?
Re: First Impressions: Nintendo Switch 2 'Wows' Most When You Go Back To Your Old Switch
Can anyone answer this question: does Mario Kart still have assist settings for steering/acceleration?
Re: Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
This should be free and included with every Switch 2...like Wii Sports!
Re: The Switch 2's Screen Isn't OLED, But It Will Support 1080p/120fps Gameplay
But will Switch 1 games play at 1080p in handheld now that the screen can support that??
Re: Not Sold On Switch 2 Camera? HORI's Piranha Plant Model Might Change Your Mind
SOLD, this is adorable and will look way cuter sitting there on our TV stand compared to the official one.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Builds Hype With New Tetris 99 Crossover
I'm sad I missed out on the DKC theme last time around, and a couple from a year or so ago that still have yet to show up in the shop...wish they'd offer them
Re: Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop Sale Welcomes A Handful Of Sweet Savings (North America)
@Wisestfool Damn, I missed that, really have never noticed it on sale since it launched and became part of the Online Expansion subscription
Re: Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop Sale Welcomes A Handful Of Sweet Savings (North America)
You know, if they ever even once discounted the Mario Kart DLC, I'd have bought it outright by now...
Re: Be Warned, Two NES Titles From Limited Run Games May Damage Your Console
All the more reason to buy it digitally I guess?
Re: Random: This Fan-Made Render Has Us Dreaming Of Switch 2's Dual-Screen Potential
Isn't there a top USB-C port on Switch 2 already, so you wouldn't have to flip it around like that...
Re: We're Getting Some Strong 'Inside' Vibes From Konami's Upcoming Octopus Platformer
So it SAYS to wishlist now, but it's not in the eshop yet...
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
They should launch it at two price points, an LCD and OLED at launch...otherwise, like I did with the first Switch, I'll just stick with my launch day console throughout the lifespan. But I would be willing to pay more initially for OLED if that was offered.
Re: Celeste Fans May Want To Check Out This Adorable New Platformer On Switch
Shame I can't even wishlist this on the US eshop...
Re: Rumour: Switch 2 Game Cases Might Take Up More Space On Your Shelf
I would much rather they stick with the smaller Switch case sizes instead of using more-standard DVD/Bluray cases like everyone else... or maybe even smaller like the 3DS/DS cases, it's not like the games are any bigger inside
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
Nice, glad they're adding some more racers into the N64 roster...would be amazing if we ever got Diddy Kong Racing, but I'd take Beetle Adventure Racing or Automobili Lamborghini if they're looking for suggestions
Re: PSA: 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Invites Are Now Being Sent Out
Nope Did not hear anything about a waitlist, but I can't imagine I'd get into that either...I'm sure demand was incredibly high and they seemingly only want to do these demos for a couple days.
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
Mario Kart is the best game for introducing kids to video games, you can pick any character, any kart/bike combinations, and still enable the steering and acceleration assists independently for each player. Our daughter can play as Princess Peach or Cat Peach and doesn't get frustrated because she drove off a cliff over and over.
Re: 'Symphonia' Harmonises Hand-Drawn Art And Musical Platforming On Switch Today
Mega Man on NES had spikes that insta-killed you too...why are they Hollow Knight spikes now?
Re: New Star Wars 'Prequel Pack' Launching Alongside Jedi Power Battles This Week
I wish this would mean any updates for the stand alone Episode One Racer on Switch...it would be great if there was any way to adjust volume of sound effects vs. music :-
Re: Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels
Wheels are important, I hope I can find ones similar to the Orzly ones I have for the current joy-cons
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
If it has a 1080p screen AND runs Switch 1 games in their docked resolution up to 1080p, that would be awesome. Also if it could output them at 4k, or play them smoother in some cases with it's extra power that'd be fun. Still very good news since I have built up quite the library on Switch and haven't finished nearly all of it!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
I miss the fully-colored joycons, but maybe that'll be an option. Also still hope for an OLED option...
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Reward (US)
I'm sad that there are basically no ways to earn Platinum Coins anymore...JUST from the mobile games a little, but such a missed opportunity to not build in ways to earn rewards through the Switch or otherwise. I'd love to get these post-its, but my balance has just been shrinking with no way to earn them back at this point (other than gold coins of course)
Re: Nintendo Announces The Final Tetris 99 Maximus Cup For 2024
Still wish they'd ever release older themes in the shop for any Maximus Cups we might have missed along the way...
Re: Dbrand Seems To Have Shared Images Of Switch 2 Inside Its New Case
I don't understand the shape of this, why does it bulge out so much for the joy-cons, and then swoop in where the screen would be...the joy-cons aren't going to stick up out of the top above the screen are they?
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
Wish it was Tengen Tetris for NES though with coop mode...
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another N64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
They should just stick the entire Switch Smash Bros soundtrack on here, that'd help cover A LOT of properties, and add fun versions of many tracks too
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Animation Short Is So Very, Very Boring
It's cuter than I was expecting since it appears to actually be stop-motion, but otherwise, wasted potential. Still loving this game though as I slowly play through it
Re: Talking Point: What Would Be The Ideal Way To Play DS Games On 'Switch 2'?
Built in support for TATE mode would be amazing, could finally stop using the 3D printed grip that holds my joycons on each side of the vertical screen (though that works great for pinball games, and I'd imagine also DS games)
Re: NES-Inspired Platformer 'Everdeep Aurora' Is Bringing Wholesome Vibes In 2025
I was more interested until I read "procedurally-generated"
Re: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Is Making Its Way To Switch Next Month
Know what this makes me want, a 1994 EA/Bullfrog Theme Park remaster/remake...loved that as a kid on our DOS PC
Re: Reaction: Rest Easy, Folks, Your Switch Backlog Ain't Going Anywhere
Hope it can output at 4k, even for older games...maybe even rendering at 4k with patches...
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Hosts A Different Version Of Ocarina Of Time's Fire Temple Theme
Why not just use the version without the real chants from v1.2??
Re: Nintendo Music App: Every Game Soundtrack Included - How To Download, All Systems
As I said before, I hope they add as many tracks from Smash Bros as possible, even if that confuses what game things are from a little. Also would love to get Luigi's Mansion 2 and Zelda Link Between Worlds music too.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Will Add More Tracks Over Time, Here's What's Been Revealed So Far
They should add everything from Smash Bros they possibly can, so many good tracks across all of Nintendo's history plus remixes and re-recordings.
Re: Digital Eclipse's 'Tetris Forever' To Include 2 MS-DOS Games
@ralphdibny He's playing the version that was included in the Microsoft Entertainment Pack:
https://archive.org/details/wep_20200803