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The video itself didn’t do much for me, probably because of all the leaks. Not saying it was bad. Mostly confirming what we already knew. However, I’m still looking forward to the system and their Direct in April.

I never even unpacked the straps. For my Wii, they were used all the time, but it was a different type of system. I don’t have any games for the Switch that I need to swing the joy-cons around.

Nintendo really knocked it out of the park with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The fact it’s still putting up the numbers that it does is really impressive.

I love Wind Waker. One of my favorites so yes please!

I think there’s enough room in the market for all of them. The Switch hybrid model was a genius move for Nintendo. They create incredible games, and now they don’t have to create for two different systems (handheld and console.) I think it will be harder for both Sony and Microsoft. I don’t think they’ll catch up to the Switch in the handheld space, but I do think there’s room for them both.

Rare replay might be something that eventually comes to Switch. Nintendo has a long history with Rare and it would make sense, but maybe Nintendo prefers to have the games come out on their Online service instead? That way it’s enticing for players to sign up, and then they don’t have to drop ALL those Rare games into the service at once. They can sprinkle them in here and there and players feel like they are getting something. I have Rare replay on my Xbox and I love it. I understand why switch players want it, but it could be a decision between Nintendo and Xbox to put them into the online service instead.

I would agree with the list of the Tomb Raider placements. I’m replaying the original trilogy right now and LOVING it!

The Switch really is a remarkable system. Coming off the Wii U, I really didn’t expect much from the Switch. Nintendo really turned it around. So many have copied its design. Nintendo has done an amazing job putting out great games on the Switch.

@Banks it’s been so long, I don’t remember what games I played. I do remember it being fun, but I think compared to today’s games, the Virtual Boy probably doesn’t hold up well. For me, it’s more of the console/headset that would hold it back more than the games. I have most of the consoles Nintendo has made, they are brilliant. The Virtual Boy for me personally was more of a miss, but glad to see some people here loved it.

I remember trying out the Virtual Boy. It was cool for the time, but I never wanted one. If you never tried it before, I don’t think it’s worth trying now. I doubt it has aged well.

Looks fun and creative. Looking forward to this release.

The “ugly Sonic situation” also helped with publicity. Sometimes a negative isn’t always a bad thing.

There’s a decent amount that want Hi Fi Rush, but I’m not sure it’s that one. I heard rumors that it could be either Sea of Thieves or Microsoft Flight Simulator. Not as exciting but again this is all speculation and rumors till announced.

Can Nintendo go another year without new hardware? Yes. Do I think they will? No. I really do think 2024 will be the year they show off and release their next system, but time will tell. Either way, I’m very happy with my current Switch!

I decided to go back and replay some of these. I started with the first one from the N64. I played it on the Switch and loved it. There’s so much of it I didn’t remember. I really had a good time.

I’m currently playing Origami King, I don’t hate it but I don’t love it. I’m not a fan of the sidekick Olivia. I find her quite annoying. She tries to be sweet and tries to be funny, but it’s all falling short for me. The change of combat is okay. I enjoy puzzles and lining up the enemy before the battle is a nice pace, but sometimes I just want to get it over with. Hopefully I can finish this one and not end up being bored and stopping.

I’m looking forward to replaying the Thousand Year Door. I remember really liking that one. Will be interesting to see if I place that one as my favorite to match this list. I might also pull out the Wii to play Super Paper Mario again. Its been so many years and I remember loving that one as well.

@JohnnyMind that would be a much better version. Though I’d even take just a straight port of the GC original. Either way, I’m not an insider or anything. Just observations from the past couple directs. Hopeful they’ll give us some sort of version of that first game. Fingers crossed!

@JohnnyMind I never played the 3DS version of the first game. I’m sure it’s a good version. If they brought either of those over to the Switch, I’d be thrilled! I love the first game so much and would love to play it on my Switch.

Very interesting. I never played part 2, but I’ll be keeping this in mind when I pick up the Switch version. On a side note, I’m wondering if Nintendo will shadow drop the original Luigi’s Mansion before part 2 releases? Similar what they did with Pikmin 1+2 before 4 released.

Congratulations to Pikmin 4 team. Job well done and very deserved. Best luck to future releases.

Being such a SEGA fan, I’m thrilled about the 5 they announced. I’m so pleased. Sure there’s more franchises I can think of like Ecco, Shenmue, Virtua Fighter, Nights… gives me hopes for the future of SEGA.

I’m so excited about the announcement of these games and the original creators coming back to JSR. Those were some of my favorite games. Very hopeful these games turn out well for SEGA.

I’m a huge Pikmin fan and glad to see Pikmin 4 win an award though it’s probably my least favorite game in the series. Not bashing it at all. I loved it, just glad the series is selling and getting recognition.

This is why I haven’t bought MK1 yet. They always come out with extra content and then release a version of the game with all the DLC. I’ll get it then.

Looking over this list makes me want to go back and replay a lot of these. Not a big RPG player but I love many of these Mario RPGs.

The team behind Pikmin make such realistic looking fruit. Might not sound like much but they have mastered fruit design.

Pikmin is one of my favorite series. I wanted the physical version but I couldn’t wait. I bought it digitally. I’ll keep looking out for a sale on it though as I’d like to have it physically in my collection someday.

The game looks good. I never got the chance to play part two so I’m excited to try it out. I have a feeling the last Nintendo direct before this game comes out, they’ll shadow drop the original game. Just a feeling, similar to what they did with Pikmin 4. I would buy both if they did.

Pikmin 4 is on a roll. I didn’t expect it to last on the charts this long and especially in the TOP SPOT, but very glad to see that as I love the franchise. Nintendo is killing it with the switch. Congratulations Nintendo!

It’s turning out to be quite the list of characters but you forgot to add Scorpion to the the list of fighters.

Glad to see Pikmin 4 doing so well. I love the series but I thought it would have dropped down the charts after the first week. Nintendo has been doing so well with the Switch and their games. I wish them all the best in the future.

Interesting list and placements of the different variations. My personal favorite is the first game. Simplistic story. No twists and turns. Just crashing on a planet and trying to track down all 30 parts. The later games lost the sense of isolation and became a bit too long. I love them all and had a great time recently with 4, but 1 will always have a special place in my heart.

I’m looking forward to playing this game. It’s funny to think before the Nintendo direct in June, many thought Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 was it for Nintendo this year. They had a great direct with a lot to look forward to. Yes, many are remakes but still a lot of fun games up ahead.

Though I like Oatchi, I find myself trying to play without him. I miss the challenge. I love traditional Pikmin. I’m grateful we got a Pikmin 4 and I’m still loving it, but I do want another traditional Pikmin. I know they were working on Pikmin 4 for awhile and even restarted a few times. I wouldn’t mind a Pikmin: lost levels of the unreleased worlds they created.

I’m glad to see Pikmin 4 putting up some good numbers like that. Always loved the series. I hope the series has some legs and continues to sell well. It’s a great game.

@Vertigoat I would agree with what the others have told you about Pikmin 4 being different from the others. One other thing I would add is this one seems to be easier than the others. Not that you’re going to rush through it all without a challenge. There are some challenging parts especially if you’re playing without trying to lose any Pikmin, but as a whole, the game is easier and feels more laid back. The other ones especially the first one, you were more pressed for time. You can take as many days as you like and the controls are much more user friendly. Try the demo out and see what you think, but I think the game really starts where the demo left off.

I’m still in the middle of playing the game, at the moment I would give it a 9. I’m really liking it. It’s not my favorite in the series but it’s well polished and you can see that they put more work into this one than others in the series.

Very nice to see. Waited such a long time for Pikmin 4. I’m enjoying the game so much, trying not to rush through it but take my time. Glad to see others went out and supported the game. I hope it sells well and we get a Pikmin 5 faster than we got 4.

Whatever it takes to get your kids to listen. It’s a creative way without harming the kid. Make shopping fun and they use their minds.

I replayed 1 + 2 on the Switch and thought the games held up very well. I played the originals on the GameCube and loved them. It’s nice to play them on a modern console. They look great and are still fun. The first game is my favorite in the series.

I replayed though Pikmin 1, 2, and 3 leading up to the launch of Pikmin 4. I’m playing that this weekend and loving every second of it.

Im glad to see there’s a guide for Pikmin 4. I will read through this when I’m done with the game. Right now I’m still in earlier parts and I'm enjoying the game so I don’t want to spoil anything.

Very impressive especially since it’s only physical sales and not a multi platform game. Congrats Nintendo on all the success!

I love the Pikmin series, been playing it since the original launched on the GameCube. I was thrilled when they released 1&2 on the switch. I already replayed through those and Pikmin 3 deluxe. I have been waiting for 4 for a long time and will be picking it up on launch day.

I’m glad to see Pinkmin 4 review well. Very excited to play this one!!

I’ve been waiting for years for Pikmin 4 but I honestly am not worried about spoilers. It’s not that kind of game.

Interesting read. I never went that far into the depth of the storylines. My favorite game in the series is the first one. Simple story, Olimar flying through space, an asteroid hits his ship and sends him crashing down on a planet. Many of the ship’s parts are lost and you have 30 days to find them all…. I didn’t need a big twisting story. It was simple and right to the point. I still love the series, but I feel like the series has lost some of the isolation feeling of being trapped on a strange planet. Sometimes less is more.

Glad I’m not a collector or I’d be trying to find a way to get these. Super cute!

It’s a bit tough to chose because it depends on the task and the game.

Pikmin 1 I used red the most. Don’t have much of a reason why, I just did.

Pikmin 2, I used purple a lot for both fighting and collecting.

Pikmin 3, purple was nerfed a bit. I used the rock Pikmin a lot to fight and the pink to collect as they moved a bit faster and could go over the water instead of around it. Yes I could use blue to go through the water but I felt the pink were faster at getting the job done.

Pikmin 4 demo, I would have loved to use the ice Pikmin but when I found out the creature you defeat shatters, I just kept a couple on hand in case I needed them for a puzzle. I used red Pikmin the most in the demo. Again no reason why. Maybe because I had the most of them?

I bought Pikmin 1&2 and loving them again. I wanted the physical release but couldn’t wait. Between the two of them, 1 is my favorite.

I was trying to wait for the physical copy of Pikmin 1&2…. Well, I didn’t make it. I bought it digitally. I beat Pikmin 1 yesterday. Now I’m in the early stages of Pikmin 2 and I also tested out the demo of Pikmin 4. Pikmin 4 has some impressive graphics, but I’m not sure yet I like having Oatchi. I have to give it more time. The original Pikmin is my favorite. Simple story, fun puzzles, and challenging at times.