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7 is a masterpiece game imo and runs extremely well on Switch 2. 8, while an extremely good horror experience, is a step down from 7 in fear and aesthetic and isn't as smoothly performing on Switch 2 as 7. 9 is, so far (I haven't completed the game yet), the scariest game in the series to date to me, and while it's got some pretty big frame rate drops in places, it's a surprisingly good version of the game.

Wonderful to see Bethesda immediately jumping in and making improvements based on feedback.

@AussieMcBucket Pretty much yeah

@AussieMcBucket We're getting 30, 40, and 60 fps options

@AussieMcBucket I haven't gotten to play it for myself yet - my Switch 2 is at home whereas I'm stuck at work - but from what I've seen on YouTube, it looks like 60 fps is basically bottom of the barrel trash PC settings whereas 30 fps is roughly on par with Xbox One and PS4.

@Zuljaras I didn't think about Wolfenstein II since I didn't bother ordering that one, but I don't know how I forgot about Doom! Hopefully that means this will just be a matter of time. I'd love to see a LRG release of Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 as well.

@Pillowpants This will be a quadruple dip for me lmao and I preloaded it as soon as it went up on the eShop

@Zuljaras I'm hoping for the same. They've got an established relationship with Microsoft from their release of Grounded, so it's possible!

I would never use Gamechat for a horror game as I WANT to be alone and scared in the dark, but it will definitely be a big plus for some folks.

@BleakStuff Sony has been much worse in recent years which is the opposite of how it used to be

I'm always okay with a delay. It's better than both a cancellation and a crap final product.

I play 95% docked, so I'm not bothered. That said, Nintendo definitely needs to fix this upgrade pack asap. Demanding a refund over an issue that can fixed via update and only cost $5 USD to begin with, though, seems exceptionally silly to me.

@rjtheyounger No tf he's not. Unless you're going to tell me that hurricanes and low pressure systems actually cause hundreds of thousands of felines and canines to fall from thousands of feet in the air. Have you never heard of an idiom? He doesn't literally mean that they should die a thousand times; it's an idiom that means "they're the worst of the worst." It's garbage machine translation, not an accurate translation.

He ain't wrong.

I preordered both about ten minutes after the announcement went up

@FatWormBlowsASparky It was confirmed day one that it will be in the future, like all Pokemon titles since Home.

This is absolutely not worth it for the average gamer. For serious Nintendo and/or retro game enthusiasts like me, though, this is a must-have and worth the $100 for the actual replica.

@vio Chill, the console hasn't even been out for a year yet. It'll come. The Switch 2 has been out for 8 months; it was 9 months between the original release of Eternal and the Switch release.

@JR150 I know they're still just using backwards compatibility, but Doom 2016 and Eternal both run REALLY well on Switch 2.

@Nep-Nep-Freak Ditto

Did anyone seriously expect this to be on NSO? How utterly naive; that would be leaving money on the table. $20 is definitely steep for a 20+ year old GBA game, but it's Pokemon, so I paid it this morning. And then bought the other version too. lmao

The resolution bump isn't always super noticeable in all games, but it really makes Xenoblade Chronicles X - which I already thought looked great on Wii U - so much crisper; and the 60 fps on Switch 2 makes it look almost like a whole new game.

Doesn't look like there's much to make staying at 30 fps in Quality Mode worthwhile vs 60 fps in Performance Mode. You can definitely tell that Quality looks nice, especially with draw distance and shadows, but I couldn't tell a huge difference. Performance all the way for me.

@Ironcore 30 fps is absolutely fine, but no one is going to argue seriously that it's ideal. A Honda Civic is fine, but I'd definitely prefer a Corvette if it's an option for me.

@SplatRay001 The real patrician gamers know what's up. Wii U for life, homie.

It's a fun, competent Mario Tennis game, and it's certainly better than Ultra Smash, but the adventure mode is boring and repetitive, and it just doesn't have the mysterious "oomph" that Power Tennis had (and I am absolutely open to the possibility that Power Tennis's "oomph" is nostalgia for the Gamecube). It didn't wow me in any way, but the character roster is really nice, and it's definitely your usual Mario Tennis fun. Definitely worth picking up for Switch 2 owners but definitely not worth buying a Switch 2 specifically to play this game.

@StarCollector 100% agree. I don't like them, but they're better than a code in a box. At least you can resell them (which DOES have resale value no matter what naysayers insist) and put them on a shelf to look pretty.

Any word on an upgrade path from Switch version to Switch 2 version?

Def picking this up. I'm doing my part!

I love Suda's work, so I'm content to wait if it means I can play it on Switch 2.

I preordered as soon as it was announced. I love all of the Mario sports games, but Mario Tennis has always been my absolute favorite ever since the N64.

@Ramouz Outlaws blew my mind. Prime 4 makes sense to me because Nintendo's studios always know how to squeeze seemingly impossible results from Nintendo hardware. Just look Metroid Prime 3 on Wii or Breath of the Wild on Wii U.

@Ramouz Definitely sharper, although "way" sharper is an exaggeration. I'm not sure why you're surprised the Switch 2's image quality is the lowest of the consoles; it's by far the weakest hardware with only the Series S being anywhere close to it.

The Switch 2's image quality is obviously a little bit softer, but the key phrase there is "a little bit." It is a shame that Switch 2 has no 60 fps quality mode, but as long as that 30 fps stays stable, it's really not a problem. Overall it looks like a very impressive port given how well it stacks up against the other consoles.

The Virtual Boy was a masterpiece that the peasants 30 years ago just weren't cultured enough to appreciate.

I can accept a game key card, but a code in a box is just a slap to the face.

I already have this on PS5 (although I haven't gotten around to playing it yet), but I'm still gonna get it on Switch 2 as well. Not sure which version I'll play.

This was how I first experienced the original Resident Evil, and it's still my favorite way to play the OG game.

Probably a model with a screen that isn't garbage.

Looks like this will be the next game I order off of my Amazon wishlist.

It's definitely a letdown for a "Switch 2 Edition," but for only $5, the resolution boost alone is worth the money. I'm absolutely disappointed with how few real improvements there are, though.

The dating scene sometimes makes me feel bad for still being a gamer at 34, but videos like this remind me that if someone looks down on a guy in his 30s for loving Zelda and Metroid, they're the problem, not me.

@Chimichanga Not only does EA screw up bigger, but they also usually screw up more often, too.

@Serpenterror There are two or three solid points here in what is otherwise a sea of nonsense.

This is obvious. With the AI-driven chip shortage, Nintendo's production costs are rising. That means they'll either have to eat the extra cost - something that will anger investors and deter potential future investors - or raise prices to make up for the increased production cost. That will drive demand for the Switch 2 down and result in fewer sales - also something that will anger investors and drive stock prices down. Since Nintendo seems to be releasing the last few Switch 1st party games and focusing on Switch 2 games, the drop in hardware sales will mean a drop in potential software sales which, again, will anger investors and drop stock prices.

It's a no-win scenario for Nintendo because, unlike Microsoft and Sony, they don't have other business divisions to prop up stock prices. Xbox is tanking? No problem, everyone still uses Windows. Playstation is tanking? Let's shift focus to our television department. Nintendo doesn't have that option.

@Teksette If you have a PS5 or Series X, Resurgence has physical on those platforms, but yeah, unfortunately not Switch. It's a great game, though; I highly recommend it.

Judging from the performance of Black Ops II and Ghosts on Wii U vs other platforms, I'm cautiously optimistic that this will be a good version. They just need to make sure they prioritize performance over visual fidelity. If Call of Duty worked well (and I played them all, it did) on Wii, it can work well on Switch 2.

@MathByThePixel As AStupidAI said, we've had that game for over 15 years - Star Trek Online

I hope they make a mission based on the episode Threshold. I need to see Lizard Janeway and Lizard Paris make abomination lizard babies in HD lmao

I'll miss the folks who left, but I'm excited to see what kind of energy and vibe Mai brings to NintendoLife.