lol, people here complaining about the lack of physical editions, yet data on consumer purchases have shown the rise in digital sales have been outperforming physical for a while now.
Why do you think digital only consoles exist now? Not to mention PC & PC handhelds are strongly on the digital scene.
Well durr, Nintendo always supports their consoles until the consumers move on, that’s just standard business practice. The real guessing game has alway been figuring out how quickly consumers decide to move on. Hopefully Nintendo and the OG Switch will hold on for at least another 8 million units sold. 😉
Most smart phones already do this. Ever wondered why certain videos or ads just so happen to show up on your phone after you’ve talked about specifics?
People crack the sads over this, but all things point to digital downloads being the future for gaming. You don’t see people making the same noise about the same situation on SteamDeck or other PC handhelds, do you?
Then there’s the fact that basically every game on any platform needs some sort of download update to play it.
I’ve got a well paying job, so I’m good either way. Though I do need to work on my compulsive buying, especially when games go on sale. So many games I’ve bought and never played.
We’re basically at a point where, if it runs on the Xbox Ser.S, then it’ll run on the NS2. I’m sure it’ll be on NS2, rumours are already out there saying it will, but yeah, I wish they’d hurry up and officially confirm it.
Xbox, Sony and every other major publisher is guaranteed to follow suit, just like they always have with this sort of thing.
In fact, in Australia, Nintendo is the one catching up with the market. The standard Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones for PS and Xbox costs the same as Mario Kart World, at A$119.99 a pop. Hell, the standard Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill f cost more, an eye watering A$129.99.
Welcome to the new industry standard. Guarantee every major publisher will be following suit, Nintendo was just the first one to bite the bullet this time.
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Re: Limited Run's Switch 2 Numbered Releases Will Reportedly Include The "Full Game On The Cartridge"
That’s great! But it’ll take over a year after the original release for you to receive your copy from LRG.
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
lol, people here complaining about the lack of physical editions, yet data on consumer purchases have shown the rise in digital sales have been outperforming physical for a while now.
Why do you think digital only consoles exist now? Not to mention PC & PC handhelds are strongly on the digital scene.
Re: Nintendo Reiterates Plan To Continue Bringing Out "New Titles" For Switch
Well durr, Nintendo always supports their consoles until the consumers move on, that’s just standard business practice. The real guessing game has alway been figuring out how quickly consumers decide to move on.
Hopefully Nintendo and the OG Switch will hold on for at least another 8 million units sold. 😉
Re: Nintendo Expects To Sell 15 Million Switch 2 Consoles This Financial Year
@Anti-Matter
The NS2 has already sold out in many countries and set to have a bigger launch than the PS4 & PS5, despite the cost.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
Most smart phones already do this. Ever wondered why certain videos or ads just so happen to show up on your phone after you’ve talked about specifics?
Like it or not, you’re always being monitored.
Re: Former Assassin's Creed Lead Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Game-Key Cards
People crack the sads over this, but all things point to digital downloads being the future for gaming. You don’t see people making the same noise about the same situation on SteamDeck or other PC handhelds, do you?
Then there’s the fact that basically every game on any platform needs some sort of download update to play it.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
I’ve got a well paying job, so I’m good either way. Though I do need to work on my compulsive buying, especially when games go on sale. So many games I’ve bought and never played.
Re: Ubisoft's Switch 2 Physical Release Of Star Wars Outlaws Is A "Game-Key Card"
But at least this “masterpiece” is getting “the second chance it so rightfully deserves” though, right? /s
Re: Opinion: Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
A garbage game like this or AC Shadows, will continue to be garbage, even if it’s released on a Nintendo system.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
I bet, Sony will have also increased their prices before July 1st of this year.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
Oh, what a surprise! It’s like the entire gaming industry is pushing for a price hike and not just one company.
Told ya it would be the new industry standard.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
It’ll be just like the NS2 reveal, loud people will bitch and moan about it, but most will end up buying it anyway.
Re: Donkey Kong's New Design Added As Icon In Latest Switch Firmware Update
Awesome taking inspiration from the classic arcade Donkey Kong. I love the new design.
Re: EA And Respawn Hit By Hundreds Of Layoffs As New Project Cancelled
Respawn gets no sympathy from me. They knew what they were getting themselves into when they signed up with EA.
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Preordered a 1tb micro sd express card, along with the NS2 MKW bundle. It’s all coming together.
Re: Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure 'Trident's Tale' Sets Sail On Switch Next Month
And it launches with more content than Skull & Bones.
Re: Japanese Charts: A Quiet Week Sees Japanese Visual Novel Grab The Gold
Wow, 10m WW, but MH Wilds doesn’t seem to be moving as much as I had expected in Japan, thought it should have hit 1m by now.
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
We’re basically at a point where, if it runs on the Xbox Ser.S, then it’ll run on the NS2. I’m sure it’ll be on NS2, rumours are already out there saying it will, but yeah, I wish they’d hurry up and officially confirm it.
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
A “price hike” when the US is simply matching the price elsewhere in the world.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
@Olliemar28 sure it did, pal. 🙄
Utter garbage is what that game looks like and most definitely is.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
Great 😒. Next you’ll tell me EA is bring DA The Veilguard to the NS2.
Re: Opinion: It's Time To Get Rid Of Fall Damage
“Game Journos” looking for that “Journo mode” instead of getting gud.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 Release Date Revealed At Star Wars Celebration
Such a shame, the fact the NS2 will be tainted with this Ubislop. God forbid they follow it up with AC Shadows.
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
The NS2 seems very Nintendo to me.
Re: Marathon Isn't Currently Planned For Switch 2, Unsurprisingly
Honestly, it looks pretty garbage. I wouldn’t get it even if it did come to NS2, or even if it were f2p.
Re: UK Charts: A Shake Up Puts Nintendo Out Of The Top 10
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lol, the UK hasn’t exactly been known for having good taste.
Re: Community: The Results Are In - These Are Your Most (And Least) Wanted Switch 2 Games
Coming from this site, it’s unsurprising to see Hogwarts Legacy so high on “don’t want” list.
Re: Here's Why Switch 2's Joy-Con And Pro Controller Don't Have Analogue Triggers
It’s never been a problem for me, other than racing games and certain GameCube games, I’ve never really seen it used in a meaningful way.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Comments On Switch 2's "Hefty" Price Hikes
Xbox, Sony and every other major publisher is guaranteed to follow suit, just like they always have with this sort of thing.
In fact, in Australia, Nintendo is the one catching up with the market. The standard Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones for PS and Xbox costs the same as Mario Kart World, at A$119.99 a pop.
Hell, the standard Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill f cost more, an eye watering A$129.99.
Re: Is The Switch 2 A Steam Deck Killer? Digital Foundry Dives Deep
The Switch 2 is as much of a SteamDeck killer as the SteamDeck was a Switch killer.
Re: Mario Kart World "Paid DLC" Would Be A Big No-No, According To Ex-Nintendo Duo
Kit and Krysta never had it together when they were with Nintendo, so why quote them now?
Re: "DROP THE PRICE!!!" Scream Nintendo Fans During Nintendo's Treehouse Live Broadcast
Welcome to the new industry standard. Guarantee every major publisher will be following suit, Nintendo was just the first one to bite the bullet this time.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
1st World, poor people problems.
Re: Yep, Metroid Prime 4's Box Art For Switch 2 Is... Corrupted
Preorder for Switch cancelled, preorder Switch 2 done. Don’t care about the box art, game will look and play better.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Minecraft Movie Are In
Hard to trust a critic these days.
Re: UK Charts: Old Favourites Keep Nintendo In The Race As Xenoblade Plummets From Top 10
The UK have terrible taste, who could have guessed?
Re: Game Informer Revived By Blockchain Firm Gunzilla Games
Maybe we’ll start seeing some real gaming journalism now. Fingers crossed 🤞
Re: Random: Not Even Horror Maestro Stephen King Can Crack A Good Pokémon Joke
A joke from Stephen King, on BlueSky, you can’t really be expecting a whole lot coming out of that.
Re: New Nintendo Patent Is All About 2D Visuals, But Don't Jump To Any Remake Conclusions
Metroid Zero Mission, Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion remakes please.
Re: UK Charts: A Strong Xenoblade Debut Can't Escape Assassin's Creed's Shadow
The UK are drones with bad taste, who knew? 🤷♂️
Re: Pokémon GO Promises It Won't Introduce "Intrusive Ads" Or Playtime Restrictions
I don’t care either way, just let me know if and when they decide to bring back the old avatar character designs.
Re: Nintendo San Francisco Is Getting A "Grand Opening" In May
Sounds like a terrible time.
Re: Analyst Expects Switch 2 To Sell Like Hot Cakes In Its First Quarter
Be positive or negative news, analysis know about as much as journalists, which is next to nothing.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Grabs Silver As Monster Hunter Wilds Makes Its Debut
The cost for the base MH Wilds game is ridiculous. A$105 on Steam and A$115 on PS/XB. Yeah nah, imma wait for a sale.
Re: Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Reportedly In Talks To "Sell Games Unit"
If a sale does go through, hopefully they’ll reverse the terrible character designs.
Re: Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit Might Go International As New Patents Land U.S. Approval
Take’em down Nintendo.
Re: Level-5's Long-Awaited Fantasy Life Sequel Seems To No Longer Be A Switch Exclusive
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