Haven't played much after finishing up the game I was actively playing. First thing I'm going to do on Switch 2 is see just how good the translation layer works for OG Switch games!
@axelhander I love JRPGs, warts and all, so I get concerned when something is popular with people who despise them (at least on Reddit). But then again, internet people hate everything so who knows.
@joeyflannel Heat dissipation becomes a problem at those form-factors with modern games and hardware components. Vita and DS weren't powerful enough to need active cooling.
I'll pay for whatever allows me to play a game. Digital vs physical comes down to price, pretty much. Digital storage is certainly a constraint, but physical space is also finite.
Best thing about 120fps is the drastically reduced input delay, which is a godsend for shooters and racers (and really anything where quick motions are key).
The entire handheld PC market is around 6 million units, with Steam Deck holding a 2/3 share. I don't see an Xbox-branded unit that won't even play all of the console games doing anything significant in that space.
Hopefully they announce Twilight Princess & Wind Waker HD double pack, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn double pack, Bravely Default & Bravely Second double pack, Shin Megami Tensei IV & Apocalypse double pack, a new Wario Land, and remasters of The Last Story, Pandora's Tower, Arc Rise Fantasia, Fragile Dreams, MadWorld, Conduit, Geist, Eternal Darkness, Eternal Kingdom I & II, and P.N.03
I'd strongly prefer Virtual Console or remasters over NSO. Bravely Default, Bravely Second, both Shin Megami Tensei IV games, and Samus Returns would be wonderful.
@Serpenterror You're giving waaaaaaaaay too much credit for AI-generated/asset-flip/ripoff titles from unscrupulous devs. Many of which don't even have PS5 kits, by the way. 😆
@Serpenterror Not AAA yet they charge AAA prices. And I didn't say all their games are low effort, but the fact that this rerelease has longer load times than Wii or 3DS, graphical glitches the other two versions didn't have, and bugged co-op yet still sells well is very interesting.
Never used them, but still keep them because my local game shop won't buy Switches without them. GameStop used to give you extra credit for joy-cons with the straps, but don't anymore.
@nhSnork Very good points. Switch is my first Nintendo console and I just got back into video game altogether 5 years ago. Not experienced in brand new Nintendo console launches, this will be the first!
@Gatorclops I'll be upgrading ASAP, but I'm just wondering because if most of the playerbase doesn't care about graphics and framerate, Switch 2 doesn't have much of a hook.
I wonder how many Switch owners will want to upgrade. Most of the userbase doesn't care about the technology or power/performance, so something else will have to hook them.
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Re: Nintendo Apologises For "Error" With Mention Of Switch 2 VRR TV Support
Nice, I won't have to double up on my VRR inputs now!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
Haven't played much after finishing up the game I was actively playing. First thing I'm going to do on Switch 2 is see just how good the translation layer works for OG Switch games!
Re: Review: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Switch) - A Cracking Collection Of Top-Class Arcade Fighters
Was planning to get this pretty much for Project Justice, but if there's no single player content then there's no point.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
@axelhander I love JRPGs, warts and all, so I get concerned when something is popular with people who despise them (at least on Reddit). But then again, internet people hate everything so who knows.
Re: Square Enix Details Plan To 'Reboot And Awaken' Its Business
Beginning with Switch 2 upgrades for Harvestella, Bravely Default 2, and Triangle Strategy
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
@axelhander Like someone on PushSquare said, it seems to be hailed up as an all-time JRPG by people who hate JRPGs. I'm wary of the hype.
Re: Xbox Branded Handheld Photos Leak, And It's Not Quite As Slick As The Switch 2
@joeyflannel Heat dissipation becomes a problem at those form-factors with modern games and hardware components. Vita and DS weren't powerful enough to need active cooling.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
I'll pay for whatever allows me to play a game. Digital vs physical comes down to price, pretty much. Digital storage is certainly a constraint, but physical space is also finite.
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Pro Controller 2 and a Micro SD Express card.
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
I didn't think they took console boxes. The ones around me act like a console is stolen if it comes in a box and is in "too nice" condition...
Re: Major French Retailer Says Switch 2 Pre-Orders At "Historic Level"
@Abrammchi Too late, I'm more in love with gaming now than ever before!
Re: Major French Retailer Says Switch 2 Pre-Orders At "Historic Level"
@Abrammchi That sounds awful.
Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
PCMR are the worst. Console warriors are annoying, but they are massively overshadowed by what I call the hot rod crowd of gaming.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
@Jack_Goetz Wasn't it $79.99 originally? Oh well, that extra extra $5 won't kill me.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
Let's go! I think I'll be able to handle the extra $5 for the Pro Controller 2.
Re: "Nintendo Has Been A Great Partner" - Phil Spencer Reiterates Switch 2 Support
Looking forward to playing Hexic HD on Switch 2!
Re: Mario Kart World Is Reportedly The Smoothest Entry Yet
Best thing about 120fps is the drastically reduced input delay, which is a godsend for shooters and racers (and really anything where quick motions are key).
Re: Opinion: The Switch 2 Is A Powerhouse For The Price
Love technology and computing power, so I'm very excited about Switch 2!
Re: Nintendo Says "Nothing Bad" Will Happen If You Press Switch 2's C Button Without A NSO Sub
Hopefully it plays a Bowser laugh if you're not subscribed.
Re: Review: Star Overdrive (Switch) - Uneven But Ambitious Open-World Hoverboarding
The demo was really cool, and hopefully Switch 2 will iron out some of the performance issues.
Re: Bravely Default Is Finally Freed From Its 3DS Prison, Coming To Switch 2 At Launch
This is what I'm happiest about aside from Switch 2's large technology improvements. Always feels weird to have a partial series.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
@UltimateOtaku91 Seventy pounds, no, but it was 70 USD and all my local GameStops sold out on day one.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
Tears of the Kingdom was $70 and it sold bucket-loads. What's $10 for a hardcore fan?
Re: Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
Hardcore Nintendo fans will pay for anything
Re: Zelda: Breath Of the Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Will Be Enhanced With Switch 2
Day one buy, and finally sold on TOTK
Re: Standard Micro SD Cards Won't Work On Nintendo Switch 2
Great news, makes no sense to bottleneck all the other tech improvements with standard SD cards.
Re: GameCube Games Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2
Guess I'll have to get this now for Path of Radiance
Re: Halo: Master Chief Collection For Switch 2 May Not Launch In Its 'Complete' Form
If these can even run in the first place
Re: Has The Xbox Switch 2 Rival Just Revealed Its True Form?
The entire handheld PC market is around 6 million units, with Steam Deck holding a 2/3 share. I don't see an Xbox-branded unit that won't even play all of the console games doing anything significant in that space.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct For March 2025?
Didn't get any of the GameCube, Wii, 3DS, or Wii U ports I wanted so -540/10
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 2025
Hopefully they announce Twilight Princess & Wind Waker HD double pack, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn double pack, Bravely Default & Bravely Second double pack, Shin Megami Tensei IV & Apocalypse double pack, a new Wario Land, and remasters of The Last Story, Pandora's Tower, Arc Rise Fantasia, Fragile Dreams, MadWorld, Conduit, Geist, Eternal Darkness, Eternal Kingdom I & II, and P.N.03
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2.0 Update
If these are just roms, then that kind of explains it. Emulation is CPU-heavy and that's Switch's biggest weak point.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
The problem with subscriptions.
Re: "They Stole The Whole Game" - Horror Indie Dev Fights The eShop Scam Blatantly Ripping Their Work
Sad how some people are more upset at Nintendo catching shade than someone's entire game being stolen.
Re: Talking Point: Can Nintendo Keep Up The One-Game-A-Month Release Pace On Switch 2?
@Grumblevolcano Oh no, I would hate to be able to play better looking and better performing versions of all those.
Re: Talking Point: The 3DS Library Is Ripe For Switch 2, But Is NSO The Way To Go?
I'd strongly prefer Virtual Console or remasters over NSO. Bravely Default, Bravely Second, both Shin Megami Tensei IV games, and Samus Returns would be wonderful.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
@Serpenterror You're giving waaaaaaaaay too much credit for AI-generated/asset-flip/ripoff titles from unscrupulous devs. Many of which don't even have PS5 kits, by the way. 😆
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
I play docked 98% of the time, so the screen type isn't important to me.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
I was really looking forward to Sex Shop Simulator! Companies are so soft these days.
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Is Still The King Despite Diminishing Sales
@electrolite77 You're right, it's my common mistake to think that the "just consoom!" types have standards.
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Is Still The King Despite Diminishing Sales
@Serpenterror Not AAA yet they charge AAA prices. And I didn't say all their games are low effort, but the fact that this rerelease has longer load times than Wii or 3DS, graphical glitches the other two versions didn't have, and bugged co-op yet still sells well is very interesting.
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Is Still The King Despite Diminishing Sales
This is why Nintendo will never cut prices. Their 8-year-old hardware and low-effort-but-full-price remasters still sell like crazy.
Re: Absurd Boomer Shooter 'Turbo Overkill' Shadow Drops On Switch
How many boomers will I be able to shoot in this?
Re: Poll: Does Anyone Actually Use The Switch Joy-Con Straps?
Never used them, but still keep them because my local game shop won't buy Switches without them. GameStop used to give you extra credit for joy-cons with the straps, but don't anymore.
Re: Digital Foundry Weighs In On 'Switch 2' Motherboard - Just How Powerful Is It?
Can't wait to play all my favorite hentai puzzle games in 4K!
Re: Fans Reckon The 'Switch 2' Joy-Con May Be Usable As A Mouse
@Toastmaster That was my first thought as well.
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 Days
@nhSnork Very good points. Switch is my first Nintendo console and I just got back into video game altogether 5 years ago. Not experienced in brand new Nintendo console launches, this will be the first!
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 Days
@Gatorclops I'll be upgrading ASAP, but I'm just wondering because if most of the playerbase doesn't care about graphics and framerate, Switch 2 doesn't have much of a hook.
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 Days
I wonder how many Switch owners will want to upgrade. Most of the userbase doesn't care about the technology or power/performance, so something else will have to hook them.
Re: Random: 'Monkey Kong' On Switch Reminds Us Of Nintendo's '83 Legal Battle
Saw another monkey-based ripoff game last night: Wukong Sun - Black Legend