Someone at Square mentioned all the technical considerations and constraints that led to them using GKCs, with the main one being loading speeds. The 64gb carts are also $15-20 each, which would further drive up game prices…
There’s just no way to have an affordable physical solution that can match an M.2 SSD.
@spiderman0616 Internet malcontents crack me up. People want more, but they also want Nintendo to fail to "teach them a lesson." How dare a multi-billion-dollar company not do each and everything XHanako69X on Reddit wanted!
@Fiergala Nowhere in the article said Switch 2 was struggling with this, just that the trolly director said it would be a lot of work. Which it could, I'm not going to pretend to understand Tekken 8's programming, game engine, and the team's available resources.
@Mando44646 There are quite a few PS4 games that have issues on PS5, minor and major. A lot of the PS2 Classics on PS4 have major texture issues on PS5.
Harvestella looks like a new game with maximum resolution scaling and locked framerate. Dreamscaper is a drastic improvement with maximum resolution scaling even in performance mode (which is now locked at 60fps).
@Doctor-Moo Best case scenario is that the compatibility layer can be updated that so games scale better natively. Maybe they could use integer scaling, I know other PC handhelds do.
People were already melting down about the price as it is, imagine what an OLED version would cost!
As far as what I think, I rarely ever play handheld but what I have seen is a big step up from my OG LCD Switch. The major issue that I've read about is that most Switch 1 games don't scale up properly in Switch 2 handheld mode, and OLED wouldn't fix that.
I'm loving my Switch 2 experience. Native improvements for any game with dynamic resolution scaling and/or unlocked framerates are a massive plus.
Beyond that, everything just feels significantly nicer and more premium. System surround sound is fantastic, HD Rumble 2 is nice and punchy, the face buttons on the Joy-Cons feel great, and the analog sticks are the best I've ever felt!
It would be nice, but I'll never use the Chat button and am not planning on using the back buttons either. That and I prefer the transparent look of the first one.
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Re: Digital Foundry Delivers A Tech Analysis Of Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2
For all the crap Ubisoft gets (a lot is unwarranted, imo), they are quite good at console optimization.
Re: Review: Demonschool (Switch) - Jokes, Gore, And '90s Vibes Set Necrosoft's Tactical RPG Apart
@Charlirnie Having all the Persona games on modern consoles would be amazing! Hoping that happens at some point.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@nathatruc Different games, different engines, different devs, different scalability.
Re: Review: Demonschool (Switch) - Jokes, Gore, And '90s Vibes Set Necrosoft's Tactical RPG Apart
Big Persona 1 influences, I see!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Kirby Air Riders?
Not really that into kart racers, plus it looks WAY too ADHD for me.
Re: Review: Indika (Switch) - A Port That Makes You Lose Faith In An Indie Gem
@DashKappei Thank you for posting that. The whole mindset is incredibly toxic and definitely my least favorite thing about Nintendo fan spaces.
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
That controller looks awful
Re: Reggie Is "Surprised" We Haven't Seen More Xbox Titles On Switch 2
Not really missing anything, TBH
Re: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
@jsty3105 Don’t forget the external power supply!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Nintendo's Cheapest Switch 2 Edition Yet
Didn’t expect the Animal Crossing crowd to be tech elitists!
Re: Rare NES Platformer 'Little Samson' Is Coming To Switch In 2026
Better sell those NES copies for $1k while you still can!
Re: "Go Tell Nintendo" - Ex-Blizzard President Responds After Xbox Calls Exclusives "Antiquated"
But Nintendo is “different,” despite them selling gaming hardware, exclusive games, and using a closed ecosystem. Totally different!
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally X Receives Glowing Reviews, But It's Still Pretty Pricey
$1000 to deal with Windows and ASUS bloatware? No thanks.
Re: Community: 32 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
@bluemage1989 Standards are overrated
Re: Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update
In waiting for Alarmo 2
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
@Lewiiugamepad Would the majority be willing to pay extra for that, though?
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Someone at Square mentioned all the technical considerations and constraints that led to them using GKCs, with the main one being loading speeds. The 64gb carts are also $15-20 each, which would further drive up game prices…
There’s just no way to have an affordable physical solution that can match an M.2 SSD.
Re: Review: SHUTEN ORDER (Switch) - An Audacious Swing That Doesn't Quite Connect
Looks incredible, can't wait to play it (and Hundred Line)
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch And Switch 2 Hardware Are Both Crushing The Competition
@spiderman0616 Internet malcontents crack me up. People want more, but they also want Nintendo to fail to "teach them a lesson." How dare a multi-billion-dollar company not do each and everything XHanako69X on Reddit wanted!
Re: Tekken 8 On Switch 2 Would Be "A Lot Of Work", But Director Isn't Ruling It Out
@Fiergala Nowhere in the article said Switch 2 was struggling with this, just that the trolly director said it would be a lot of work. Which it could, I'm not going to pretend to understand Tekken 8's programming, game engine, and the team's available resources.
Re: Tekken 8 On Switch 2 Would Be "A Lot Of Work", But Director Isn't Ruling It Out
Why is everyone so certain this would be an easy port? Are there a ton of game developers here?
Re: "We Answer To Nobody But You, The Audience" - Digital Foundry Is Now Fully Independent
@Peteykins They've hurt a lot of diehard Nintendo fans' feelings!
Re: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Recieves Another Switch 2 Update
And I just put this game down after struggling immensely in the final bonus world! I did 100% Bowser's Fury, though, which was very fun.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
Plenty of 2D games chug on the Switch, so I'm not surprised.
Re: Prefer Your Pokémon Sweary With "Pixelated Booty"? 'The Edge Of Allegoria' Might Just Be For You
@SBandy1 Somewhere that sells overstock, new-old-stock, scratch and dent, open box, and/or inventory from closing stores.
Re: "That's Some Real Coward S***" - Hideki Kamiya Discusses The Fallout From The Bayonetta 3 Voiceover Controversy
Critical thinking is dead on social media.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tests Out Switch 2's Free Switch Game Upgrades
This is exactly what I wanted from Switch 2. Much appreciation for Digital Foundry, too, since I'm a fan of the tech side as well!
Re: Drag X Drive Switch 2 eShop Price Revealed
Huh, that doesn't look like the $80 I was told it would be
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
@Exerion76 Attached Joy-Cons and touchscreen functions wouldn't work if Switch 1 games were ran in docked mode while handheld.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
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Re: Shuhei Yoshida Says Sony Doesn't Really Consider Nintendo As Competition
I'm always told that Nintendo is, "different," whenever people try to argue that consoles and exclusive games don't sell anymore.
Re: Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
@beartown 3DO is still part of history! And it was at least aiming for mainstream.
Re: Switch 2's Best-Selling eShop Games So Far
@beartown Worse than the 3DO with just one game?
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Playable On Switch 2 Despite 'Incompatibility' And It Runs Far Better
@Aventurier None of them have been fixed yet! Even the new emulator has issues, games like Wild Arms, Blood Omen, and Blood Omen 2 stutter like crazy.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Playable On Switch 2 Despite 'Incompatibility' And It Runs Far Better
@Mando44646 There are quite a few PS4 games that have issues on PS5, minor and major. A lot of the PS2 Classics on PS4 have major texture issues on PS5.
Re: Video: Here's How Splatoon 3 On Switch 2 Improves Visuals And Performance
I'm starting to really like this new tech-forward Nintendo. Never played Splatoon before, but might check it out now.
Re: Feature: 11 Games With 'Secret' Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
Harvestella looks like a new game with maximum resolution scaling and locked framerate. Dreamscaper is a drastic improvement with maximum resolution scaling even in performance mode (which is now locked at 60fps).
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
@Doctor-Moo Best case scenario is that the compatibility layer can be updated that so games scale better natively. Maybe they could use integer scaling, I know other PC handhelds do.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
@Doctor-Moo Wouldn't that make attached controllers and the touchscreen unusable in games that support it?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
People were already melting down about the price as it is, imagine what an OLED version would cost!
As far as what I think, I rarely ever play handheld but what I have seen is a big step up from my OG LCD Switch. The major issue that I've read about is that most Switch 1 games don't scale up properly in Switch 2 handheld mode, and OLED wouldn't fix that.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
I'm loving my Switch 2 experience. Native improvements for any game with dynamic resolution scaling and/or unlocked framerates are a massive plus.
Beyond that, everything just feels significantly nicer and more premium. System surround sound is fantastic, HD Rumble 2 is nice and punchy, the face buttons on the Joy-Cons feel great, and the analog sticks are the best I've ever felt!
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Sublime Sequel, Now Sublimer
@jwfurness All first-party carts contain the full game, IIRC.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
I'll probably buy it and pretend to love it just to be a contrarian
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - The Best Way To Play, But 'Zelda Notes' Sucks
Glad I waited this long to play Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom!
Re: Review: Hitman World Of Assassination - Signature Edition (Switch 2) - Not Yet The Showstopping Port 47 Deserves
Agreeing with everyone saying this was likely rushed for launch day.
I also wanted to make a snarky remark about Switch players being used to choppy framerates.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
@Cruson88REAL Not going to be paying in Pounds, sorry!
Re: The Switch 2 Fixes Its Predecessor's "Worst Performing" Game
@Bentleyma According to a Reddit post I read, it's now locked 30fps!
Re: Video: Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
It would be nice, but I'll never use the Chat button and am not planning on using the back buttons either. That and I prefer the transparent look of the first one.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
So much for the "All Switch 2 games are $80-90 OMG panic!" narrative.
Re: Yakuza 0 Comparison Video May Give Switch 2 The Edge Over PS4
Willing to double dip if they fixed the save glitch/crash