@AlienX if you have a Switch and Switch 2 you actually will be able to trade with yourself. You might need to use a second profile for it, I'm not sure, but local wireless trading is supported.
I still have my OG FireRed cardridge so I'll be getting LeafGreen this time. I'm super excited to play through it again. It's a top 3 Pokemon game for me.
I've only sampled a little bit of each game so I can't really score them yet but two things stood out to me so far.
1: 3D Tetris is one of the most boring games I've ever played. 2: Mansion of Innsmouth is a hidden gem. The gameplay is very chaotic and fast paced due to the time limit but the survival horror nature really suits the VB and makes for an immersive experience.
Worst generation of Pokemon. A consequence of limiting the deck to new Pokemon only was that they ended up making a whole bunch of cheap knockoffs of gen 1 Pokemon. It has the biggest dex but most Pokemon feel bland and uninteresting.
I was gonna vote for Turtwig but then I remembered Shaymin exists so had to pick that. It's the one event I actually managed to get in Platinum by literally pushing my DS against the router. That's the only time I've ever managed to connect my DS to the internet.
My cardboard arrived today and I already tried using it with BotW S2E. It works and gameplay is 60fps, but the resolution still isn't ideal. I never tried it with the original though so I'm not sure if it's improved or not. Can anyone confirm if the VR resolution is improved on S2 compared to S1?
This is the kind of thing I've been waiting for. I'll be picking this up on sale sometime (I know it's on sale right now but it's only 30% I'm waiting for 50%)
Just give me something like Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess but with modern graphics utilizing the power of Switch 2. Keep it simple no need to reinvent the wheel.
I'm getting a bit annoyed by all the people complaining about this. Game preservation doesn't have "definitive" versions of games. These are the GCN versions of these games which are unique from any remasters. MP2 for example is supposedly more difficult than the Trilogy version that I played. So I'm very excited to finally be able to play the original and experience the difference myself. I would of course love it if we got a remaster in the future but that has nothing to do with the game being added to NSO.
@UpsideDownRowlet I followed your instructions and it made me realize most of the microgames all share the same few songs that they've repeated over and over here instead of just listing the unique songs.
I didn't mind him at all, only the forced radio comms telling you where to go.
I actually wanted Samus to speak in this game. Not too much, just a little bit here and there to make some scenes less awkward. But then again I actually like Other M so yeah...
I remember playing Space Invaders on my calculator in school.
Honestly pricing is an issue with all of these ACA games. There's so many games I'd like but can't justify spending 8 bucks on. I think I bought 5 total with 4 of those being on sale. If it were 2 or 3 bucks per game it would be so much more affordable and I would go on massive buying spree. But as it is they're all just passing me by.
Ver 3.0.0 and all it does is add a new language and a camera option? I was expecting something bigger like new challenges or even just some outfits or something. Very strange.
I'm waiting to see if these games are playable without any accessories. If it's absolutely required I guess I'll pick up the cardboard but only as a last resort.
@Markatron84 yeah I know about that, but like you said that's still a mess having to scroll through that. There's two easy ways they can fix this.
1: have a costume sub-screen under each character. This makes way too much sense so I'll accept option 2: first have all the characters in order, then after that all the costumes in order with the x-button swapping to the current layout of having all the costumes appear in order alongside their character for easy access.
@KayFiOS the character select screen in World is the single biggest problem in the game. Like it's incomprehensibly bad. There is absolutely zero logic applied to it at all and I cannot believe Nintendo thought it was okay to send the game out like that. Like even if we accept that costumes get their own character slot, that still leaves them in a completely random order with actual characters randomly mixed in with them.
I just want to say I love unlockable difficulties. Prime games have always had this and it gives you a reward for beating the game that also invites replayability. If all the difficulties are unlocked from the start it feels less special to play hard mode and it takes away that reward for beating the game. Besides, Metroid games are literally designed to be played multiple times so if that's a complaint this might not be the right franchise for you.
@AussieMcBucket @Moroboshi876 the GB, GBA and GCN do use the orignal boot sounds whenever you use the secret boot shown in this article. The coin sound is just the default for all consoles for the regular red screen boot.
@Markiemania95 the GBA uses the Mario Advance coin sound.
Yeah no. This close to release I don't want to see anything else. This has been my most anticipated game for over 8 years now and I'm praying it'll be worth the wait. I can't believe we're actually just about a week away now. It doesn't feel real.
Frame rate over visuals any day. I actually got this for free on Steam 5 years ago but never played it since I hardly ever game on PC. Don't think I'll be picking this up because my backlog is infinite but glad to see it here.
LET'S GOOO FINALLY! I literally checked last night when the update went live and it still said it was unsupported and was so disappointed. But they were just late to update the website thankfully. Now I can finally continue my playthough that I started years ago and stopped for some reason.
None since I haven't played it. I did play the demo however and I'd give that a 6. I was utterly bored by it. Especially city trial felt like a complete waste of time. Really the only thing it has going for it are the visuals.
30fps is a shame of course, but it's actually the same fps as BT3 on the Wii if you're familiar with that game. From what little I've played so far it feels pretty good to play but it might be an issue if you're already used to 60fps on other consoles.
Since they openly told us about it this isn't an issue at all. They shouldn't have to change their entire park just to accommodate some people. Personally I most likely won't ever be able to visit at all since I don't live in Japan and that's just how it is.
I'm still wearing the default outfit because I really like it but also because it takes me out of the story if I change it. Maybe in the postgame I'll mess around with it a bit but that's about it.
Original for me. I hate modern camera controls and always go straight to the options to revert them back. When I got No Man's Sky I was shocked to find out it wouldn't let me change the x-axis and it made the game borderline unplayable for me.
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Re: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Update Censors Naughty And Offensive Names
This feels a little offensive toward people called Dick. They can't even use their own name.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
Version 3.2.0 is just bug fixes.
If you're not gonna use the third number you might as well just call it version 3.2 Nintendo.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
@AlienX if you have a Switch and Switch 2 you actually will be able to trade with yourself. You might need to use a second profile for it, I'm not sure, but local wireless trading is supported.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
I still have my OG FireRed cardridge so I'll be getting LeafGreen this time. I'm super excited to play through it again. It's a top 3 Pokemon game for me.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Launch Games?
I've only sampled a little bit of each game so I can't really score them yet but two things stood out to me so far.
1: 3D Tetris is one of the most boring games I've ever played.
2: Mansion of Innsmouth is a hidden gem. The gameplay is very chaotic and fast paced due to the time limit but the survival horror nature really suits the VB and makes for an immersive experience.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 5 Pokémon?
Worst generation of Pokemon. A consequence of limiting the deck to new Pokemon only was that they ended up making a whole bunch of cheap knockoffs of gen 1 Pokemon. It has the biggest dex but most Pokemon feel bland and uninteresting.
Anyway I'm picking Genesect.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 4 Pokémon?
I was gonna vote for Turtwig but then I remembered Shaymin exists so had to pick that. It's the one event I actually managed to get in Platinum by literally pushing my DS against the router. That's the only time I've ever managed to connect my DS to the internet.
Re: Gallery: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Official Character Posters Have Been Revealed
Peach has Piantas on her poster so gotta go with that one.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 3 Pokémon?
I picked Grovyle but have to give a shoutout to Ninjask, Sableye and Deoxys.
Re: Gallery: We've Got The Virtual Boy Accessory For Nintendo Switch Online
My cardboard arrived today and I already tried using it with BotW S2E. It works and gameplay is 60fps, but the resolution still isn't ideal. I never tried it with the original though so I'm not sure if it's improved or not. Can anyone confirm if the VR resolution is improved on S2 compared to S1?
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Now Available, Adds Switch 2 Improvements
This is the kind of thing I've been waiting for. I'll be picking this up on sale sometime (I know it's on sale right now but it's only 30% I'm waiting for 50%)
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds A New Virtual Boy Reward (Europe)
Party like it's 1995. Because Europe in 1995 famously was all about the Virtual Boy.
Re: Talking Point: Age Of Imprisonment Could Inspire Next Zelda Game, Say Devs, But What Does That Mean?
Just give me something like Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess but with modern graphics utilizing the power of Switch 2. Keep it simple no need to reinvent the wheel.
Re: Talking Point: Where's Your Nintendo Labo Now?
Never got any of it. But I have now preordered the cardboard Virtual Boy and I'm really hoping to be able to play BotW in VR on Switch 2.
Re: Review: Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cracking Superhero Caper, With Some Naughty Bits Covered Up
I had 0 interest in this to begin with but hearing about the censorship made it go into the negatives
Re: Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Coming To NSO In 2026, Including F-Zero Spin-Off
They actually got me to pre-order the cardboard 😂
GG Nintendo
Re: Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
I'm getting a bit annoyed by all the people complaining about this. Game preservation doesn't have "definitive" versions of games. These are the GCN versions of these games which are unique from any remasters. MP2 for example is supposedly more difficult than the Trilogy version that I played. So I'm very excited to finally be able to play the original and experience the difference myself. I would of course love it if we got a remaster in the future but that has nothing to do with the game being added to NSO.
Re: WarioWare's Original Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
@UpsideDownRowlet I followed your instructions and it made me realize most of the microgames all share the same few songs that they've repeated over and over here instead of just listing the unique songs.
Re: Poll: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Final Fantasy VII Remaster 🔥
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes end if a player plays as Kamek on Choco Mountain."
We can play as Kamek? Please tell me more Nintendo.
Re: Nintendo Boosts Its Reach With Another 'Nintendo Today!' Update
Lunatic, 1940, oil, oil
Good to see more people get access to hit application Nintendo Today!
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another Legendary Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Bottom 3 Zelda game but the music is alright
Re: Poll: So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
I didn't mind him at all, only the forced radio comms telling you where to go.
I actually wanted Samus to speak in this game. Not too much, just a little bit here and there to make some scenes less awkward. But then again I actually like Other M so yeah...
Re: Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game
I remember playing Space Invaders on my calculator in school.
Honestly pricing is an issue with all of these ACA games. There's so many games I'd like but can't justify spending 8 bucks on. I think I bought 5 total with 4 of those being on sale. If it were 2 or 3 bucks per game it would be so much more affordable and I would go on massive buying spree. But as it is they're all just passing me by.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ver 3.0.0 and all it does is add a new language and a camera option? I was expecting something bigger like new challenges or even just some outfits or something. Very strange.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Coming 2026, Hollow Knight: Switch 2 Edition Also Announced
I got Hollow Knight on sale but still haven't played it so the Switch 2 Edition might be a good excuse to finally play it whenever that releases.
Re: Fire Emblem Shadows Makes Metacritic's "Worst Games Of 2025" List
I've literally never heard of MindsEye before this so that wasn't obvious to me.
I played FE Shadows a few times when it released and didn't care for the gameplay at all so yeah, this feels deserved.
Re: Reminder: Virtual Boy For Switch And Switch 2 Are Available On The My Nintendo Store
I'm waiting to see if these games are playable without any accessories. If it's absolutely required I guess I'll pick up the cardboard but only as a last resort.
Re: "My Staff Have Had Customers Threatening To Rip Their Heads Off" - Retailers And Collectors Tell Of Pokémon TCG Woes
Very reasonable. We're talking about employees refusing to sell mass-produced pieces of paper. That absolutely warrants ripping their heads off.
Re: Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
@Markatron84 yeah I know about that, but like you said that's still a mess having to scroll through that. There's two easy ways they can fix this.
1: have a costume sub-screen under each character. This makes way too much sense so I'll accept option 2: first have all the characters in order, then after that all the costumes in order with the x-button swapping to the current layout of having all the costumes appear in order alongside their character for easy access.
Re: Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
@KayFiOS the character select screen in World is the single biggest problem in the game. Like it's incomprehensibly bad. There is absolutely zero logic applied to it at all and I cannot believe Nintendo thought it was okay to send the game out like that. Like even if we accept that costumes get their own character slot, that still leaves them in a completely random order with actual characters randomly mixed in with them.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Difficulty Settings Revealed By Nintendo
I just want to say I love unlockable difficulties. Prime games have always had this and it gives you a reward for beating the game that also invites replayability. If all the difficulties are unlocked from the start it feels less special to play hard mode and it takes away that reward for beating the game. Besides, Metroid games are literally designed to be played multiple times so if that's a complaint this might not be the right franchise for you.
Re: Random: Timesplitters: Rewind Is An Ultra-Slick Fan-Made Tribute That's Got Us In GameCube FPS Mode
Since the IP holders are chill like that hopefully the Gamecube games can get added to NSO in the future
Re: Switch Online's Game Boy App Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Adds Boot Screen Easter Egg
@AussieMcBucket @Moroboshi876 the GB, GBA and GCN do use the orignal boot sounds whenever you use the secret boot shown in this article. The coin sound is just the default for all consoles for the regular red screen boot.
@Markiemania95 the GBA uses the Mario Advance coin sound.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Launch Streams Announced, Watch "Top Streamers" Play
Yeah no. This close to release I don't want to see anything else. This has been my most anticipated game for over 8 years now and I'm praying it'll be worth the wait. I can't believe we're actually just about a week away now. It doesn't feel real.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting A Copy Of Rosalina's Storybook?
Yup! My copy already came in today.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
Frame rate over visuals any day. I actually got this for free on Steam 5 years ago but never played it since I hardly ever game on PC. Don't think I'll be picking this up because my backlog is infinite but glad to see it here.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@contractcooker at the time I wrote that (14 hours ago) the website said it was unsupported. It's fixed now though.
Re: NieR:Automata Finally Lands Switch 2 Compatibility Update
LET'S GOOO FINALLY! I literally checked last night when the update went live and it still said it was unsupported and was so disappointed. But they were just late to update the website thankfully. Now I can finally continue my playthough that I started years ago and stopped for some reason.
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Album
They also added Switch 2 to the console list so we're one step closer to getting the Mario Kart World ost added.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nier still not fixed 🥲
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Kirby Air Riders?
None since I haven't played it. I did play the demo however and I'd give that a 6. I was utterly bored by it. Especially city trial felt like a complete waste of time. Really the only thing it has going for it are the visuals.
Re: Review: DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO (Switch 2) - A Brilliant Brawler With A Colossal Roster
30fps is a shame of course, but it's actually the same fps as BT3 on the Wii if you're familiar with that game. From what little I've played so far it feels pretty good to play but it might be an issue if you're already used to 60fps on other consoles.
Re: PokéPark Kanto Includes A Major Area Those With Limited Mobility Can't Access
Since they openly told us about it this isn't an issue at all. They shouldn't have to change their entire park just to accommodate some people. Personally I most likely won't ever be able to visit at all since I don't live in Japan and that's just how it is.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Switch Update For "Enhanced Version" On Switch 2 Outlined
My digital preorder was cancelled and whenever I try to go to the purchase screen I get an error code, both on the Switch 2 itself and on my phone.
Re: Back Page: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Fit Check - Celebrating Lumiose Fashion Week In Style
I'm still wearing the default outfit because I really like it but also because it takes me out of the story if I change it. Maybe in the postgame I'll mess around with it a bit but that's about it.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Animal Crossing: Wild World
The Japanese box art feels like the villagers are running because the moon is about to crash.
Re: PSA: Struggling With Luigi's Mansion's Inverted Controls? You Can 'Fix' Them On NSO
Original for me. I hate modern camera controls and always go straight to the options to revert them back. When I got No Man's Sky I was shocked to find out it wouldn't let me change the x-axis and it made the game borderline unplayable for me.
Re: Two Classic Donkey Kong Icons May Soon Join Bananza As Unlockable Figures
Surely they'll add DK64 alongside this right? Right? Either way I'm happy two of my favourite Kongs are being acknowledged again.
Re: Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting Its Very Own Switch 2 Fighter Next Year
Anyone remember that Avatar Flash fighting game from back in the day? Good times.