Yeah...nice as this looks...I got a case that can hold both my Switch & game cards. So I really don't need this. Plus...Steelbooks aren't really thing. They tend to get dented easily if you're not careful...
It's kinda...not easy seeing the FULL difference here...aside from resolution. The SW2 version is just a little bit sharper...but other than that...not much else...
@TheRazor I get that but not everyone or very many are willing to shell out $80+ for the Switch 2 Pro controller.
And for me...not having the wake feature is well worth the sacrifice for the lower price. There are many factors to consider for different folks. Flexibility is key at times. Besides...it ain't like I'm too lazy to get up and turn on the Switch 2 myself cuz it's easy to do that.
I'm hoping they can get all the updates before June 26 arrives...cause when that day comes, I'm gonna get it either way...regardless if the OG music come back or not.
I ain't backing down on NOT buying a game that is $30.
@Fighting_Game_Loser Well, support for PS4 version game releases have been trickling down since last year anyways. Many companies are going for PS5 now & skipping PS4. Except for Switch, of course.
@JayJ It's why I prefer to keep politics & gaming separate in my opinion. Just having that political slop with gaming news just muddies the experience. Especially when folks go out their own way to being ridiculously petty in a effort to prove a point or whatnot...
It is what it is...though I will say that I do wish I was the one in charge of the whole USA...I'd be killing them tariffs in a heartbeat & replacing them with cheaper ones. Fix the housing crisis...cleaning up Trump mess...ect...I can dream...
@Corsich Thankfully mines haven't. Course that doesn't mean I'm in the clear...I have yet to buy a new PSP battery but I will soon enough. The Vita, on the other hand, is a different story...
@Corsich Speaking of which...for all the time I've owned my OG Phat DS...I never once needed to change it's battery. It's still going strong & all. Same for my 2ds & DSi.
I'm sure I will have to replace their battery at some point. Same for the PSP & Vita...
@SillyG Actually I don't think Sword/Shield did. Cause when I bought mines...it had everything on the cart. Never heard of them getting reprints as far as I'm concerned...
@Coalescence Yet I've seen bootlegs, or rather unofficial carts, being sold on ebay for about $30. Yes...I bought two DS ones for that amount but they play just as well as the authentic carts. Certainly better than paying a $100 for the real deal.
I have to say Zubat. Granted...Zubat is not the strongest when you first caught it...but with a little patience...it can be strong early in the game. Especially after it evolves into Golbat then, when friendship is high, it finaly becomes Crobat. Plus, Crobat is my main Flying type in Pokemon Platinum.
I mean...there's no doubt it'll do well. I'm certain that it will do just fine. Just that I'm not particulary interested is all...besides...simulation games aren't really my forte or cup of tea due to my short attention span.
So...it's a pass for me. Still...this does have potential though. No doubt about that.
@TimelessJubilee I'm guessing ignoring or NOT buying the GKC releases is too much effort for some folks or something like that.
At this point, I'm kinda "numb" to the constant complaints about game key cards. That's my way "tuning out" tbh...I dunno what I'm talking about really...
@The_Nintendo_Pedant The Windows PC port? I keep forgetting about those...one of them was released on PS2 in 2008 or 2007. The original one. And then there's Panzer Dragon Orta. I'm surprised that Sega didn't even bother bring that to modern systems. The only other way to play Orta, aside from emulation, is the BC on Xbox One. I played that one before only one time.
Yeah...definitely a major difference right there. Although Kirby games...atleast the newer ones being 30 fps doesn't bother me honestly. But still...it's certainly a improvement. The DOF effect is noticeablly better on S2 obviously.
I'll be honest though...I love the Saturn control pad but the other controllers that go for that style seem to miss the whole point of what made the Saturn pad so great.
@SillyG That's the funny thing. Because while in Japan that Disgaea 7 Complete got it's own physical release, those who already got the vanilla version can buy the "Complete" dlc for more a few yen. (I think folks said somewhere $5 in terms of value). And that's for all the versions: PS4, PS5, & Switch. I'm assuming PC version too.
But here...it's a Switch 2 exclusive. And that means it's a game key-card and also means folks will have to double-dip as well at premium price.
At this...as I mentioned this a couple of times...I'm sticking to importing the JP version on either or both on PS4 & Switch. Even if it's in japanese...I don't care...but I do care about having the full game on cart. But I don't want to complain about key cards each time a article mentions it. Too many folks doing that enough as it is...So i'll just leave it at that.
@Purgatorium Mostly because of spoilers. That's a majority of why folks have this issue. I can understand not wanting to be spoiled but some will take it to the most ridiculous extremes. Almost to the point of being incredibly petty. for me...it's one thing to see spoilers but it's another to experience the game itself when I actually play it.
Why am I NOT surprised...? We all expected this to happen. It shouldn't be a surprise anymore. This has been like this since the 2010's or earlier...Honestly...
I've grown numb and jaded to this stuff already by this point.
As someone who played all 3 of the DS Cornershop games...the issue was that the mechanics were never explained properly nor were there tutorials for said minigames. At least in the 1st one, the Dentist and Laundromat Cleaners were the easiest.
Also...I think it's time for me to stop coming and commenting in these articles. Cause it's not doing me any favors and I'm a big supporter for physical media...
I'm not going to fall for this digital BS. i'm sick of it. But at this point...I think I should take a hiatus for while. Just for the sake of my sanity.
@Duncanballs then you oughta check out on Blu-ray.com and then come back to me. That's why i'll be glad to retire from gaming. I couldn't care less about physical games dying...i'm done.
Look at how releases there are and maybe talk with the folks there. many buy 4K discs movies. Think about it...and think about it real good. i'm not buying into the idea that Blu-ray sale are declining. Not to mention that DVD's are still making up the large percentage. Look into that also.
@Duncanballs um...I think you might wanna rethink that last part with movies. Last i saw...plenty of companies are still releasing films on 4k and Blu-ray by the numbers. might wanna do some research first.
Games...i can see physical media dying off. but don't think it'll be the same for movies. they take up less space depending how they're compressed or uncompressed. Plus...and many will often have an extra disk for...you know...special features and stuff. It's one of the reason why i by movies more than games nowadays. plus...blu-rays are cheaper anyways.
Still the visuals remind me of the Saturn era games. Especially that one particular horror game, Deep Fear. only because of the visuals. Saturn 3d games are noticeably more blocky than PS1 & N64 games are.
How about a Rayman Origins+Rayman Legends combo pack? With Rayman Origins having the content & features from the Vita version? The PS Vita had both on 1 cart back in 2014.
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Re: Level-5's 'Snack World' RPG Is Getting A Full-Blown Remake On Switch 2
Seems a bit too soon for it to get a remake imo...the original isn't even THAT old honestly.
Re: "Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
I'm not even surprised anymore...
Re: Poll: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Characters Compared, Film Vs. Game Designs - Which Are Best?
Game design as always for me. That's a unspoken rule to me anyways. Just my opinion though.
But I will say that Star Fox's movie design is actually pretty good. Doesn't deviate too much from his game design honestly.
Re: Best Buy Has A Neat Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Game Case Up For Grabs (US)
Yeah...nice as this looks...I got a case that can hold both my Switch & game cards. So I really don't need this. Plus...Steelbooks aren't really thing. They tend to get dented easily if you're not careful...
Re: Video: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)
It's kinda...not easy seeing the FULL difference here...aside from resolution. The SW2 version is just a little bit sharper...but other than that...not much else...
Re: CRKD's New Premium Controller Is Getting Us Hot Under The Collar
@TheRazor I get that but not everyone or very many are willing to shell out $80+ for the Switch 2 Pro controller.
And for me...not having the wake feature is well worth the sacrifice for the lower price. There are many factors to consider for different folks. Flexibility is key at times. Besides...it ain't like I'm too lazy to get up and turn on the Switch 2 myself cuz it's easy to do that.
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Gets First Update Mid-April, Improves Rewind & Saves
I'm hoping they can get all the updates before June 26 arrives...cause when that day comes, I'm gonna get it either way...regardless if the OG music come back or not.
I ain't backing down on NOT buying a game that is $30.
Re: Marvel Rivals Has Reportedly Been Confirmed For Switch 2
@Fighting_Game_Loser Well, support for PS4 version game releases have been trickling down since last year anyways. Many companies are going for PS5 now & skipping PS4. Except for Switch, of course.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@JayJ It's why I prefer to keep politics & gaming separate in my opinion. Just having that political slop with gaming news just muddies the experience. Especially when folks go out their own way to being ridiculously petty in a effort to prove a point or whatnot...
It is what it is...though I will say that I do wish I was the one in charge of the whole USA...I'd be killing them tariffs in a heartbeat & replacing them with cheaper ones. Fix the housing crisis...cleaning up Trump mess...ect...I can dream...
Re: Acclaimed Arcade Racer 'Horizon Chase Turbo' Being Delisted From Switch eShop
@Tasuki Trying to prove a point isn't any better, Tasuki. I would think we all would know that by now...
Plus, I'm not really buying the whole thing anyways. Good luck telling everyone else otherwise though.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@Corsich Thankfully mines haven't. Course that doesn't mean I'm in the clear...I have yet to buy a new PSP battery but I will soon enough. The Vita, on the other hand, is a different story...
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@Corsich Speaking of which...for all the time I've owned my OG Phat DS...I never once needed to change it's battery. It's still going strong & all. Same for my 2ds & DSi.
I'm sure I will have to replace their battery at some point. Same for the PSP & Vita...
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
@SillyG Actually I don't think Sword/Shield did. Cause when I bought mines...it had everything on the cart. Never heard of them getting reprints as far as I'm concerned...
Re: UK Charts: Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Sales Comparable To Cyberpunk 2077
Wait...how is it the PS4 version of Lego Star Wars: the Skywalker Saga have the large percentage...?
Impressive honestly...just a saying.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 9 Pokémon?
I'd say...Scovillain. Not often you'd get a Grass/Fire type...or one based on a chili pepper.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 8 Pokémon?
I say Arctozolt. Love the way it walks & stands honestly.
Re: PSA: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live
@shoeses I imagine 10 bucks of one version each both in a combo...then it's worth 20.
Now imagine if Nintendo released Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald...then I can guess that the triple bundle would $30 at most while $10 for each version.
Re: PSA: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live
@Coalescence Yet I've seen bootlegs, or rather unofficial carts, being sold on ebay for about $30. Yes...I bought two DS ones for that amount but they play just as well as the authentic carts. Certainly better than paying a $100 for the real deal.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 7 Pokémon?
Kartana for me.
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
@Lizuka Huh...they really did go that far, huh...
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
@Lizuka Speaking of the music...aren't the other versions not affected? I only saw folks on Youtube mention the PS1 version being affected.
If that's the case then the Atari Jaguar, MS-DOS, GB, & GBA versions are fine.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 1 Pokémon?
I have to say Zubat. Granted...Zubat is not the strongest when you first caught it...but with a little patience...it can be strong early in the game. Especially after it evolves into Golbat then, when friendship is high, it finaly becomes Crobat. Plus, Crobat is my main Flying type in Pokemon Platinum.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
I mean...there's no doubt it'll do well. I'm certain that it will do just fine. Just that I'm not particulary interested is all...besides...simulation games aren't really my forte or cup of tea due to my short attention span.
So...it's a pass for me. Still...this does have potential though. No doubt about that.
Re: Opinion: Rayman 2 Is An Overlooked Platforming Classic About A Rebel With A Cause
@Sonicka One of my fav 3D platformers on the DC imo.
Re: Timed Xbox Exclusive Little Rocket Lab Appears To Be Releasing On Switch Soon
Looks nice and I like the art too. Dunno why...I just...like it. Might wait for it to get a physical release later in the future.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
@TimelessJubilee I'm guessing ignoring or NOT buying the GKC releases is too much effort for some folks or something like that.
At this point, I'm kinda "numb" to the constant complaints about game key cards. That's my way "tuning out" tbh...I dunno what I'm talking about really...
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fatal Fury Special (SNES)
NA/EU cover for me. @JimNorman Also can we do Electroplankton next Boxart brawl? That game doesn't get much love honestly...
Re: Nintendo Denies Lobbying Japanese Government Over AI, Will "Take Necessary Actions" Over IP Rights
Any discussion about AI is bound to turn nasty as far as I am concern...
Re: Anniversary: Celebrate Unova As Pokémon Black & White Turns 15
@Anti-Matter And Throh. Those two are Audino's kryptonite.
Re: Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Resurfaces, Will Be Playable At TGS 2025
@The_Nintendo_Pedant The Windows PC port? I keep forgetting about those...one of them was released on PS2 in 2008 or 2007. The original one. And then there's Panzer Dragon Orta. I'm surprised that Sega didn't even bother bring that to modern systems. The only other way to play Orta, aside from emulation, is the BC on Xbox One. I played that one before only one time.
Re: Video: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is A Dream On Switch 2 - Here's Our Side-By-Side Comparison
Yeah...definitely a major difference right there. Although Kirby games...atleast the newer ones being 30 fps doesn't bother me honestly. But still...it's certainly a improvement. The DOF effect is noticeablly better on S2 obviously.
Re: Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - Wake-Up Support Can't Make Up For The Downgrades
I'll be honest though...I love the Saturn control pad but the other controllers that go for that style seem to miss the whole point of what made the Saturn pad so great.
Re: Disgaea 7 Complete Lands Western Switch 2 Release Date
@SillyG That's the funny thing. Because while in Japan that Disgaea 7 Complete got it's own physical release, those who already got the vanilla version can buy the "Complete" dlc for more a few yen. (I think folks said somewhere $5 in terms of value). And that's for all the versions: PS4, PS5, & Switch. I'm assuming PC version too.
But here...it's a Switch 2 exclusive. And that means it's a game key-card and also means folks will have to double-dip as well at premium price.
At this...as I mentioned this a couple of times...I'm sticking to importing the JP version on either or both on PS4 & Switch. Even if it's in japanese...I don't care...but I do care about having the full game on cart. But I don't want to complain about key cards each time a article mentions it. Too many folks doing that enough as it is...So i'll just leave it at that.
Re: Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
@Purgatorium Mostly because of spoilers. That's a majority of why folks have this issue. I can understand not wanting to be spoiled but some will take it to the most ridiculous extremes. Almost to the point of being incredibly petty. for me...it's one thing to see spoilers but it's another to experience the game itself when I actually play it.
Re: Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
Why am I NOT surprised...? We all expected this to happen. It shouldn't be a surprise anymore. This has been like this since the 2010's or earlier...Honestly...
I've grown numb and jaded to this stuff already by this point.
Re: Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
@SirLink I can already imagine the BS scenario. Then comes the rants and the attitudes and blah, blah, and blah...It's not even new to me anymore.
Re: Review: Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
As someone who played all 3 of the DS Cornershop games...the issue was that the mechanics were never explained properly nor were there tutorials for said minigames. At least in the 1st one, the Dentist and Laundromat Cleaners were the easiest.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@Duncanballs Well that's why I'm taking a week break from this site.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
Also...I think it's time for me to stop coming and commenting in these articles. Cause it's not doing me any favors and I'm a big supporter for physical media...
I'm not going to fall for this digital BS. i'm sick of it. But at this point...I think I should take a hiatus for while. Just for the sake of my sanity.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@Duncanballs then you oughta check out on Blu-ray.com and then come back to me. That's why i'll be glad to retire from gaming. I couldn't care less about physical games dying...i'm done.
Look at how releases there are and maybe talk with the folks there. many buy 4K discs movies. Think about it...and think about it real good. i'm not buying into the idea that Blu-ray sale are declining. Not to mention that DVD's are still making up the large percentage. Look into that also.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
nope. Not even gonna use it. i'm not much of a social person anyhow.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@Duncanballs um...I think you might wanna rethink that last part with movies. Last i saw...plenty of companies are still releasing films on 4k and Blu-ray by the numbers. might wanna do some research first.
Games...i can see physical media dying off. but don't think it'll be the same for movies. they take up less space depending how they're compressed or uncompressed. Plus...and many will often have an extra disk for...you know...special features and stuff. It's one of the reason why i by movies more than games nowadays. plus...blu-rays are cheaper anyways.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@RiasGremory You mean game discs, right?
Re: Review: Labyrinth Of The Demon King (Switch) - FromSoft & Horror Vibes Straight Out Of '97
Still the visuals remind me of the Saturn era games. Especially that one particular horror game, Deep Fear. only because of the visuals. Saturn 3d games are noticeably more blocky than PS1 & N64 games are.
Re: Limited Run's Switch 2 Numbered Releases Will Reportedly Include The "Full Game On The Cartridge"
Meh...in other news...I rather trust Marvelous Games's than LRG.
Re: Here's A Look At The Back Of Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art
Not bad really. Sometimes it's the little things that matter...I suppose.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
even then i still wouldn't use gamechat for any reason at all. Just me though...
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Might Already Be Teasing More Switch 2 Games
How about a Rayman Origins+Rayman Legends combo pack? With Rayman Origins having the content & features from the Vita version? The PS Vita had both on 1 cart back in 2014.
Re: Video: Sega Reflects On Sonic's Rich Racing History Ahead Of CrossWorlds
I'm kinda curious how this one will turn out...I promise I wouldn't buy anymore newer Sonic games...
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
That should be obvious already...Honestly...