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Yeah, I dunno. I mean, I prefer physical, but at least with these they can be used with otehr systems. It's better than pure digital (or the dreaded code-in-box) in that way. I do sometimes worry about digital based games no longer being available to re-download, so I get that aspect, but with all the patches and stuff for physical games anyway, that's also an issue.

I never got the big deal about "achievements." I mean, they can be fun - they can also be included in game. There is no need for a centralized system.

While initially I thought the price is high, I figured they were anticipating tarriffs, however since some detials have been revealed (some speculated), the device seems more powerful than I had expected, so the price seems in line. Of course, if it goes up because of these nonsensical tariffs, I won't be happy.

In a way it makes sense - for while pretty much all new games had the same price - but were they all really worth the same? That said, it feels like they were selling the AAA titles at the right price, and some lesser titles were kind of high for what they were. It seems that they've gone up on the top-tier, which is not awesome.

I love paddle buttons as I find them easier to reach than some, but I would prefer they be left open because if a Dev is using all of them, then I will still have to reach for the for the less preferred buttons and it would require a Pro to play the game with full functionality.

12 of 12 - perfect! A couple of them were tricky though, but I've been around some Zelda in my time.

I had kinda thought they had taken the inevetible tariffs into account - it they haven't...man, it's gonna be rough! It's horrifying to see what is happening here in the US.

@Medic_alert A Pro Mouse isn't a bad idea either!

One thing that I feel would help with Mouse Mode is some kind of attachable grip to give it more width. I mean, basically a standard mouse shell that the Joycon slips into - it's a no brainer really. I am sure HORI will get on it.

@TheSaneInsanity I like the larger grips too, though the new Joy Cons are bigger, so that might be okay. Still, they are kind of flat.

@Ogbert I like Gyro aiming too, but one thing I LOVE using on my switch were those larger handles with the AA batteries in them for charging. I don't even really need the batteries, I just liked the feel. It was my go-to for any game wher eIused the split Joy Cons. I hope they make some for Switch 2!

@no_donatello Yeah, I always hated the system transfer. I like to keep my old units in working order - like my Ambassador model 3DS. I don't want to transfer, but I do want to keep the same account. Nintendo makes it so awkward sometimes.

@wiiware That's actually not a bad idea. Then you'd have a Switch 1 game card too and could play on your original unit or the Switch 2.

@Mana_Knight Saves will be the tricky part. I want to keep my Switch and I don't want to do a "System Transfer" of everything to blank out the old unit, especially if some Switch 1 games are going to have issues. I wonder how that is going to work.

@Mana_Knight My understanding is that the update is not free, but does not cost full price either. I don't think they have released the prices for the upgrades. This is a nice alternative, because I know when they released a lot of Wii U games on Switch, I didn't want to buy them again at full price. They got me to bite on MK8 which I was able to get on sale, though then of course bought the DLC and SM3D World where I wanted the Bowser's Fury.

@Gryffin I really like using paddle buttons on PC games - they are easier to reach than shoulder buttons.

I'm liking the look of this!

@N00BiSH Yeah, this is like the kooky game they always do, which I am usually up for. It actually looks pretty cool!

This looks great! It kind of has adventure mode elements - I dig it!

@Hawkes142 Well, Other M is still an official game regardless of how one feels about it. Personally, I never saw the big deal and really enjoyed the game. I never got into Fed. Force, but I didn't have anyone to team up with - I hear it's better that way and just can't be a satisfying single-player experience.

I feel like that idea is pretty far-fetched - but I do LIKE the idea and think it would be awesome. I don't have my hopes up though.

@AussieMcBucket Yeah, basically Sakamoto said that his timeline doesn't really reference the Prime series at all, so some people thought that meant a seperate continuity, but I think officially it's all one timeline. It goes:

Metroid/Zero Mission
Prime
Prime Hunters
Prime 2: Echoes
Prime 3: Corruption
Prime: Federation Force
Metroid II/Samus Returns
Super Metroid (3)
Other M
Fusion
Dread

@AussieMcBucket No, they just all take place between Metroid I & II. This one may take place at a different point though.

@Snow-Dust I really like how the Chozo technology in the suit seems to adapt to all of these different artifacts. It's like if you input a certain type of energy, the result can be vastly different. The sci-fi nerd in me kind of wishes they would flesh that out a bit more.

@Truegamer79 Oh yeah - definitely. I didn't even know there was an arcade version for the longest time. I alwasy considered it "Gradius 2" though it really isn't I am a big fan of the series in general.

@Truegamer79 Yeah, Gradius and Salamander only. Salamander is sometimes called Life Force, but in this new collection, Life Force is the Japan only version with altered graphics. Still, I like these games - it'll be nice to have arcade versions and Salamander III too. The could have included more though.

@Truegamer79 There is no Gradius arcade collection on Switch, however Gradius/Nemesis & Salamander/Life Force was included in the Konami Arcade Classics collection.

I mean, we are in the latter days of the Switch, so I wasn't expecting anything huge. RPG fans should be pretty happy. Metroid should really have a date by now! I was actually most excited for the werid Pac-Man game and the Gradius collection.

Mega Man is a good game - solid but not a stand-out. The concept was there though. Mega Man 2 took the ideas and really made them blossom - turning it into a GREAT game. It is amazing that they were able to get it done so fast - I guess everything just clicked - and it shows! It's a classic, no doubt.

A lot of their stuff was licensed, but they have a few potentially usable IPs (presumbly anyway). Wizards & Warriors? NARC? I am really not sure who owns what, but I wouldn't mind seeing what they have in store.

I know some owrry about how comfortable a Joycon might be as a mouse, but all they need to do is create a dummy shell for it that has a better, ergonomic grip. Toss that in with the first game that needs it and you're all set.

Looks very promising.

Power. Stone.
Oh yeah!

I sure did love Astral Chain. I hope this new studio gets a chance to work with Nintendo on a sequel, or even a spiritual follow-up.

@LadyCharlie It was decent though if you didn't have access to a Neo-Geo. I played this one a lot.

@Toastmaster I loved the music for it too! I can still hum it.

@Toastmaster I used to play the heck out of "Solar Warrior" back in the day - awesome game! I didn't even realize it was developed by Technos.

This was jsut to get out from behind the leakers. They won't really be ready to share until April. Makes me wonder - when's the launch date? I like what I see so far for sure.

I always attach them when I need to use the single Joycon, but I don't alwyas strap it to my wrist. I will strap it on when I play something liek ARMS, but I also have the weightier battery charging holders that I use for games like that.

I definitely want to chek this one out. The NES Ninja Gaiden games are among the best!

@WhiteTrashGuy Full, confession - I was a tad older than that, but I still watched it in those early days. Of course, I liked a lot of that Japanese stuff too, so giant monsters and mecha ticked the boxes. Sure it was cheesey, but fun! A lot of kids in my school appreciated it.

Seems good, but sounds like it could use a little polish and balancing. Hopefully it will get the attention that it needs to be truly great. It definitely looks great and ticks all the right boxes for the franchise. Sprite artwork looks awesome!

I mean, I get that nobody likes being micromanaged - which is usually done by people who have little understanding of what actually needs to be done, but we're talking about Nintendo here. The experts. I mean, if I'm making a game and Miyamoto pops his head in with some notes, I am for sure going to take heed! This could be others besides Miyamoto too - they know what they're taling about.

@Ristar24 Ha ha!

@Toastmaster Yes, and it is a song by the B-52's and a movie by Gus Van Sant.

When it comes to creative genius, it's not really for him to decide. The world will decide, and I'm pretty sure they are saying that he is. I respect how humble he is though.

@Steel76 The reason for these was because a contributing factor to the US Video Game Crash in the early 1980's was Atari and other companies using very flashy box art to cover what were in fact VERY simplistic graphics. Look up Atari box art - a lot of it absolutely rules! Nintendo wanted to be very clear about what a potential buyer was getting - hence the black-box pixel art covers. They may not be 100% accurate, but they are pretty honest about what the game will look and feel like - which was incredible at the time. Once the NES had saved the gaming industry in the US, they moved away to more fanciful and less representational covers, as people knew what to expect.

I mean, whatever. The only thing that it sounds like this player is doing that is annoying is being slow ot roll the dice. Otherwise, Mario Party can be SAVAGE - It's part of the game. They're not cheating or exploiting a glitch, so whatever.

The name is funny - I'm almost surprised Nintendo didn't disallow it though.

Looks pretty cool. I need to still check out the visual novel - they aren't usually my thing, but I love TRON.

I actually think I would like it and do still use a traditional alarm clock - a very old one. I just think that 100 bucks is pretty steep for what it is. That said, if it eventually has a sale, I could be down for it.