If 1-2 Switch had been a pack-in title, the price of the Switch would have been $350, not $300. I am glad we were not forced to buy that game. I prefer having a choice.
Reggie pushed hard for Wii Sports to be included. In Japan, Wii Sports was not a pack-in title.
And Wii Sports was a special kind of magic. Nintendo Land and 1-2 Switch were not killer apps. I will buy Welcome Tour, but I doubt it will match the popularity of Wii Sports.
However, I hope they change the virtual cartridges so that we can share games over WiFi with our friends. My kids and my brothers live in different cities.
I am considering going all digital, but that is my one hang up. I am not a collector, but I do like to share my games.
It is a bit of a gaming paradox. I collect all of the themes, but only return to play Tetris 99 in order to collect the new theme. So I never play the collected themes, except for when I unlock them.
@RID1EY I think Special Theme 21 is Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It was a difficult theme to play. The blocks blended in with the background making the gaps difficult to see at a glance.
@HammerGalladeBro Kirby Fighters 2 is one of my favorites. I didn’t even play the game, but the blocks are easy to see with the background (and I like the music).
@batmanbud2 Not sure how much of it is true, but I heard that Love Hotels might not be so scandalous. In small homes with multi-generational families living together, a Love Hotel could be a way for a couple to get some privacy and alone time. 🙂
The first three levels are the most difficult, because Pit is at his weakest. Once you hit that first fortress, you can grind a little bit and buy upgrades in the shop.
@graviton It might be that they remember the last interaction you had. Not sure.
When they have been on my family members islands and move back to my island they are like, “Hey, remember meeting on that other island.” And I am thinking, “Actually, I met you on my island first.”
@graviton And it sort of takes me out of the game when they move away, move back, and then don’t remember already knowing me from before.
Having a larger variety of villagers move in would help, not just the ones that I have interacted with on other islands (which are often ones that already started on my island).
That said, I can accept that the continuity is already broken when Teddy is on both my island and a family members island.
@Lism_Doolan Do you know if the GameCube controller sold out in NA? I haven’t received the email invite. Now (May 13th) it is listed as being available on June 5th.
And the steering wheels still say “Invite Required”. I expected everything to be be open for pre-order to NSO members after May 12th. Guess I am missing something. Thanks. 🙂
EDIT: I was able to but the NSO GameCube controller later in the day! 😊 The steering wheel, though, is still invite only.
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Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
@Rooty @JohnnyMind Agreed!
If 1-2 Switch had been a pack-in title, the price of the Switch would have been $350, not $300. I am glad we were not forced to buy that game. I prefer having a choice.
Reggie pushed hard for Wii Sports to be included. In Japan, Wii Sports was not a pack-in title.
And Wii Sports was a special kind of magic. Nintendo Land and 1-2 Switch were not killer apps. I will buy Welcome Tour, but I doubt it will match the popularity of Wii Sports.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st May)
@Ganner Good to know. Thanks!
I’ve heard goods things about it, but sounds like a lot of people are sleeping on it.
I really like the fairy tale narrative so far. 😊
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st May)
I forgot to put Bayonetta Origins. Just got it and have started playing it. 😊
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
I am excited!
However, I hope they change the virtual cartridges so that we can share games over WiFi with our friends. My kids and my brothers live in different cities.
I am considering going all digital, but that is my one hang up. I am not a collector, but I do like to share my games.
Re: Whoops! Nintendo's Latest Tetris 99 English Patch Notes Contain A Misleading Mistranslation
@adh56 I think when you get the 30 tickets, you will have the option to unlock it from the themes page.
It had been a long time, but it should be similar to how you unlock the built-in themes (which are 15 tickets each).
If you still can’t unlock it after 30 tickets, make sure you have the latest update installed.
Re: Nintendo Updates 'Switch Online' Trailer With New Switch 2 Footage
Besides bundles, has Nintendo ever discounted the subscription? I got six months of HBO Max for cheap in a Black Friday sale.
Re: Nintendo Updates 'Switch Online' Trailer With New Switch 2 Footage
@IronMan30 Agreed. And the family plan is nice. I pay the subscription and share it with several family members.
I can also understand, though, if someone decides to not subscribe or only subscribe for a short time.
Re: Whoops! Nintendo's Latest Tetris 99 English Patch Notes Contain A Misleading Mistranslation
It is a bit of a gaming paradox. I collect all of the themes, but only return to play Tetris 99 in order to collect the new theme. So I never play the collected themes, except for when I unlock them.
Re: Whoops! Nintendo's Latest Tetris 99 English Patch Notes Contain A Misleading Mistranslation
@Suketoudara Surely they will have Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Z-A themes, right? 🤞
Re: Whoops! Nintendo's Latest Tetris 99 English Patch Notes Contain A Misleading Mistranslation
@RID1EY I think Special Theme 21 is Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It was a difficult theme to play. The blocks blended in with the background making the gaps difficult to see at a glance.
https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Tetris_99
Re: Whoops! Nintendo's Latest Tetris 99 English Patch Notes Contain A Misleading Mistranslation
@HammerGalladeBro Kirby Fighters 2 is one of my favorites. I didn’t even play the game, but the blocks are easy to see with the background (and I like the music).
Re: Video: Here's A Sneak Peek Of Mario Kart World's Start Screen
@Anti-Matter When they said it had missions, I thought of LEGO City Undercover. 😊
Re: 'Shadow Labyrinth' Injects Some Pac-Man Nostalgia Into Its Latest Trailer
@Teksette Yars Rising was a lot of fun! 🙂💯
Re: Random: Marilyn Before Mario? That Time Nintendo Went A Bit Playboy
@batmanbud2 Not sure how much of it is true, but I heard that Love Hotels might not be so scandalous. In small homes with multi-generational families living together, a Love Hotel could be a way for a couple to get some privacy and alone time. 🙂
Re: Random: Mario Kart World's Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms
@Ryu_Niiyama @Markiemania95 You beat me to it! Just saw your comments. I had the same thought. The kart is getting the mushroom boosts. 🙂
Re: Random: Mario Kart World's Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms
I am pretty sure he is shoving mushrooms into the kart engine.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Why Donkey Kong Has Been Redesigned
@Pillowpants Well said! 💯
Re: Nintendo Music's Latest Update Celebrates Another NES Classic, Here's Every Song Included
@AnonyQ Totally! A lot of fun. 😊
The first three levels are the most difficult, because Pit is at his weakest. Once you hit that first fortress, you can grind a little bit and buy upgrades in the shop.
Re: Nintendo Music's Latest Update Celebrates Another NES Classic, Here's Every Song Included
Reaper’s Theme is stress inducing! 😉
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
@jfp Thanks for helping me to understand the issue with the blur better. 🙂
And I agree, they probably won’t make it an option.
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
@jfp Fair point, but I still don’t think it looks good. They should add the option to toggle off the blur (if it isn’t already an option).
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
@sanderev The blur is only a stylistic choice due to a limitation of their tools and the hardware. More of a compromise than a purposeful decision.
I was hoping they could improve it for Echoes of Wisdom.
I have finished both games, but find it a little distracting.
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
I wonder if they can fix the blur on the edges of the screen for Link’s Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom.
Re: Random: Switch 2's Controller Settings Hide A Neat Musical Secret
A step closer to Mario Paint. 😉
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
I am still playing regularly, but I am sort of between games. One part busy and one part waiting for Switch 2. 😊
Re: Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?
@graviton It might be that they remember the last interaction you had. Not sure.
When they have been on my family members islands and move back to my island they are like, “Hey, remember meeting on that other island.” And I am thinking, “Actually, I met you on my island first.”
Re: Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?
@graviton And it sort of takes me out of the game when they move away, move back, and then don’t remember already knowing me from before.
Having a larger variety of villagers move in would help, not just the ones that I have interacted with on other islands (which are often ones that already started on my island).
That said, I can accept that the continuity is already broken when Teddy is on both my island and a family members island.
Re: Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?
@AussieMcBucket Nice! I have small work benches scattered around my island. I am never too far from one (and for visitors too).
I also have a few storage units placed around the island (which you can also carry in your pockets). 😊
Re: Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?
Bulk crafting for sure! The crafting animation would not be so bad if you could craft items in bulk. 😊
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
I play Animal Crossing and Mario Kart with family in different cities, so this would be a nice change from talking over our phones.
However, I think I will be the only one with a Switch 2 at launch. 😂
Over time, though, I could see us doing this.
Re: Switch 2 GameCube Controller 'Early Purchase' Goes Live Next Week (North America)
@Lism_Doolan Do you know if the GameCube controller sold out in NA? I haven’t received the email invite. Now (May 13th) it is listed as being available on June 5th.
And the steering wheels still say “Invite Required”. I expected everything to be be open for pre-order to NSO members after May 12th. Guess I am missing something. Thanks. 🙂
EDIT: I was able to but the NSO GameCube controller later in the day! 😊 The steering wheel, though, is still invite only.
Re: Stunning 'Animal Well: Design Works' Book Announced By Lost In Cult
@canaryfarmer @Navi I had just decided to finally buy the game. Looking forward to it.
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
@davowayman I thought the UK already had their invites. The invites for the US and Canada were delayed.
Re: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker On Switch 2
@Scarmucci Nope, no invitation for me yet. Though, I registered my interest later in the day.
I have a preorder with GameStop, but I still want to pick up a GameCube controller (which is also by invitation).
Re: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker On Switch 2
It really is a big deal. We never had Virtual Console GameCube games.
Re: Arcade Archives 'Super Xevious' Releases Today On Nintendo Switch
@DonkeyKongBigBoy Great question! Same for me. I love this genre, but I am rubbish at it. 😂
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
With the Game Share feature, I am considering going mostly digital.
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Am I buying the GameCube controller only to have analog triggers for Sunshine’s F.L.U.D.D.? Yes, yes I am. 🤓
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
@jake1421 Good question. I don’t think it has been confirmed yet (i.e if the Switch 2 controller will work with Switch 1).
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Screen protector.
Re: Random: Missed Out On A Switch 2 Pre-Order? Sakurai Has The Perfect Solution
The Virtual Boy LEDs also wipe your memory. 😉
Re: Video: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
@Vectrex The HD version also allows 12 pictures in the camera instead of just 3. The camera side quest is much more doable in the HD version.
But yeah, I will still probably run through the main game on NSO. 😊
Re: Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Launch Numbers For Switch 2
It will sell well, but many will wait due to the higher price. Such as save up for it as a family Christmas gift.
Re: Community: 38 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Most of these are new to me. Thanks! 😊
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
Since I got my pre-order, I will forgo the Nintendo invite. Hopefully, someone else can benefit from the Nintendo reserves. 😊
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
@Scarmucci Yeah, I ended up going physically to GameStop since the website was bogged. Got the bundle pre-ordered. 😊
Re: eBay Is Already Flooded With Switch 2 Pre-Orders At Ridiculous Prices
The Mario Kart World bundle may net them up to $30 profit, but that is all.
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
@ElkinFencer10 No worries! They announced a lot. And quickly. Blink, and you miss it. 😂
For reference (for everyone):
At launch:
Confirmed for later:
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
@ElkinFencer10 Yeah, I don’t think they are including the games that have already been confirmed by Nintendo in the direct.
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
I played a lot of Simpsons Hit-n-Run (even replaying it on the Wii)!
And Super Monkey Ball 1&2. 😊
But I voted for Nintendo Puzzle Collection (which I had always hoped would come to the west), Rogue Squadron 2, and Animal Crossing.