Thanks for the review. I played through Persona 3 Portable on my Switch OLED and then picked up Persona 3 Reload on my Steam Deck, and loved it. I will definitely be picking this up on my Switch 2 once it’s on sale.
This helped me tremendously. My battery was draining way too fast and then I would get 30 or so minutes of gameplay at 1%. I performed Tip 2 a couple of days ago to "recalibrate" the battery, and when I performed Tip 1, my battery dropped 6%. I was then able to top it off to 100% and now I feel like I have a working battery.
This game is a solid 9 for me. I love everything about it and the soundtrack is phenomenal. The pacing feels off at times, which is the only thing keeping me from giving a 10.
I thought I was the only one who felt this way about the annoying little Poplins! They have more lines than any other character in any other Mario game! Give me the talking flowers any day!
The controls feel much better than the New Super Mario Bros. series. They are very tight and feel somewhere between SMB3 and Super Mario World. Regarding the music, it’s great! I get what you’re saying about the trailer, but the full music in the game is near perfect. The music is dynamic and changes to what is going on the game and how you play. One example is how the music changes when you perform a ground stomp, every time, and it sounds perfect. The only sound that I don’t love is the new jump sound. It doesn’t sound bad, just not my favorite. Every other sound and song are great.
When Nintendo first announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder in their Direct, I was so disappointed. The “New” Super Mario Bros. series never pulled me in and I was done with 2D Mario. Reading all the hype that followed that Direct was so puzzling to me as I couldn’t figure out what everyone was getting so excited about. Once people begin to talk about the return to the original NES/SNES platformers formula, I began to see what people were hyped about.
Fast forward to today, and I feel like a kid all over again. I smile ear to ear while playing and I can’t put this game down. It reminds me of getting Super Mario Bros. 3 for my birthday, seeing the Super Mario World demo in Toys R Us, staying up late with my cousins to explore all the secrets, and so much more. Is it a hard platformer? No, Hollow Knight takes that crown, (and a personal score of 10/10), but Wonder is truly a masterpiece that is a absolute joy to play.
I never played Kingdom Hearts back in the day, and sprang for the full collection when it launched on Switch. Yes, I was upset that it was Cloud-based, but it runs surprisingly well on our home Internet. I’m about to finish Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix and having an absolute blast.
I still remember the first time I played the Virtual Boy at a demo kiosk at Sears. I was around 13 years of age and thought it was incredible. All these years later, I wish I had picked one up before it became so hard to find. I think it is extremely cool to have a community today that is investing in projects like this one.
I didn’t play this game when it was released, so I am happy to be playing it now on Switch. While $50 does seem a bit high, the sheer scope of the game, and the hours of entertainment, in my opinion, easily justify the price tag. The game runs beautifully on Switch, both docked and handheld, and is one of the best looking ports on the Switch. SwitchUp has an excellent comparison video of the game at launch compared to the Switch version, and the visuals are noticeably better on Switch. That said, I can understand people's frustration with the lack of a true remaster and the missing multiplayer content. However, since value is objective to the individual, I find this to be one of the best ports released on Switch to date. Again, all of this is subjective and is simply my opinion. I for one I’m excited to have this masterpiece in handheld on my favorite gaming console.
Why can't I simply move forward my system time a few hours?! I would gladly deal with an angry Tom Nook / Bokoblin hybrid chasing me around Hyrule for time traveling if it meant I could start the game a few hours early.
@Mynameishello Hi there. I too own the AirPods Max, however I was still able to get significantly more volume when using the lightning to 3.5 mm audio cable. What has been your experience using the AirPods Max via Bluetooth vs the lightning audio cable?
@EriXz I was super excited to try pairing my AirPods Pro to the Switch natively, but was bummed by how quiet they were. Why Nintendo put a limitation on this makes no sense considering there is no limitation on corded headphones or USB audio output.
I have the GENKI Bluetooth adapter and LOVE it! You are able to get full audio from it, it supports voice chat, and it allows pass through charging. I will continue to use it for the foreseeable future.
The original ToeJam & Earl was one of my all time favorites as a kid. We were a Nintendo household growing up but a friend of mine was SEGA. I totally remember the very real console wars that took place in the late 80s/early 90s and we were hard core Nintendo, but this was my one game on the Genesis that I kept going back to. I played countless hours of this game back then and it is the sole reason I bought the SEGA Classics Collection for Switch. Can’t wait to sink countless more hours into this new title and I am cautiously excited for the online multiplayer.
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Re: Review: Persona 3 Reload (Switch 2) - A Great Remake, But Still Not Definitive
Thanks for the review. I played through Persona 3 Portable on my Switch OLED and then picked up Persona 3 Reload on my Steam Deck, and loved it. I will definitely be picking this up on my Switch 2 once it’s on sale.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
@SamusHunter182 Same.
Re: Apex Legends Switch 2 Upgrade Supports Mouse Mode
Can’t wait to try this out!
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
Finally! Looking forward to a bunch of great third party games.
Re: PSA: DBrand's Switch 2 'Killswitch' Dock Adapter's 'Seamless Docking' Apparently Isn't Quite Seamless
@RaeDawnChonglingBay Exactly my experience as well.
Re: Opinion: I Never Felt True Nostalgia Until I Played GameCube On Switch 2
One of my favorite reads. Thank you for sharing
Re: PSA: If You Have A Switch 2 "Battery Charge" Display Issue, Here's How To Fix It
This helped me tremendously. My battery was draining way too fast and then I would get 30 or so minutes of gameplay at 1%. I performed Tip 2 a couple of days ago to "recalibrate" the battery, and when I performed Tip 1, my battery dropped 6%. I was then able to top it off to 100% and now I feel like I have a working battery.
Re: Super Contra Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Library This Week
Contra Anniversary Collection… which I own 🤦🏼♂️
I blame my lack of knowledge (and sense) on this dang cold I’ve got. Thanks for the reminders!
Re: Super Contra Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Library This Week
Update: As it has been kindly pointed out to me by this fine community, the collection already exists,… and is installed on my Switch 😄
Original Post:
I will be picking this up day one. At the same time, I would love a Contra collection from Konami.
Re: Video: 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In December 2023
Dragon Quest & Batman trilogy. I’ve been hoping for the trilogy since day one of the Switch.
Re: Review: Sea Of Stars - An Instant Classic, So Much More Than A Chrono Trigger Throwback
This game is a solid 9 for me. I love everything about it and the soundtrack is phenomenal. The pacing feels off at times, which is the only thing keeping me from giving a 10.
Re: Soapbox: No, Mario Wonder's Most-Annoying Character Isn't The Talking Flower
I thought I was the only one who felt this way about the annoying little Poplins! They have more lines than any other character in any other Mario game! Give me the talking flowers any day!
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES
The controls feel much better than the New Super Mario Bros. series. They are very tight and feel somewhere between SMB3 and Super Mario World. Regarding the music, it’s great! I get what you’re saying about the trailer, but the full music in the game is near perfect. The music is dynamic and changes to what is going on the game and how you play. One example is how the music changes when you perform a ground stomp, every time, and it sounds perfect. The only sound that I don’t love is the new jump sound. It doesn’t sound bad, just not my favorite. Every other sound and song are great.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES
When Nintendo first announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder in their Direct, I was so disappointed. The “New” Super Mario Bros. series never pulled me in and I was done with 2D Mario. Reading all the hype that followed that Direct was so puzzling to me as I couldn’t figure out what everyone was getting so excited about. Once people begin to talk about the return to the original NES/SNES platformers formula, I began to see what people were hyped about.
Fast forward to today, and I feel like a kid all over again. I smile ear to ear while playing and I can’t put this game down. It reminds me of getting Super Mario Bros. 3 for my birthday, seeing the Super Mario World demo in Toys R Us, staying up late with my cousins to explore all the secrets, and so much more. Is it a hard platformer? No, Hollow Knight takes that crown, (and a personal score of 10/10), but Wonder is truly a masterpiece that is a absolute joy to play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14th)
I never played Kingdom Hearts back in the day, and sprang for the full collection when it launched on Switch. Yes, I was upset that it was Cloud-based, but it runs surprisingly well on our home Internet. I’m about to finish Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix and having an absolute blast.
Re: Nintendo Switch Has Surpassed The Wii's Lifetime Sales In The US
@dcon11 @sixrings Who’s Netflix?
Re: Feature: Meet The Virtual Boy Fan Making New Tech And Games For Nintendo's Console Curio
I still remember the first time I played the Virtual Boy at a demo kiosk at Sears. I was around 13 years of age and thought it was incredible. All these years later, I wish I had picked one up before it became so hard to find. I think it is extremely cool to have a community today that is investing in projects like this one.
Re: Review: Red Dead Redemption - A Fine But No-Frills Switch Port, For A Fistful Of Dollars
I didn’t play this game when it was released, so I am happy to be playing it now on Switch. While $50 does seem a bit high, the sheer scope of the game, and the hours of entertainment, in my opinion, easily justify the price tag. The game runs beautifully on Switch, both docked and handheld, and is one of the best looking ports on the Switch. SwitchUp has an excellent comparison video of the game at launch compared to the Switch version, and the visuals are noticeably better on Switch. That said, I can understand people's frustration with the lack of a true remaster and the missing multiplayer content. However, since value is objective to the individual, I find this to be one of the best ports released on Switch to date. Again, all of this is subjective and is simply my opinion. I for one I’m excited to have this masterpiece in handheld on my favorite gaming console.
Re: Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
@Magician Same here. I was disappointed that there wasn’t a “fresh” list of games for me to check out 😳
Re: Soapbox: How Zelda's Bad Economy Made Weapon Degradation Great Again
I absolutely loved this article. I normally skim through most, but this one had me hooked. Well done!
Re: When Does Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Release? - Timings And How To Get The Game 'Early'
Why can't I simply move forward my system time a few hours?! I would gladly deal with an angry Tom Nook / Bokoblin hybrid chasing me around Hyrule for time traveling if it meant I could start the game a few hours early.
Re: Mario Movie Sets New Box Office Records
I simply love how well-received this movie is.
Re: UK Charts: Minecraft Legends Sells Gangbusters On Switch
Top 40 is much more interesting. Keep it up!
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
@VancouverVelocityFan I’ll take Super Mario Odyssey 2!
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
Just give me a Super Mario sequel!
Re: Site News: Love What We Do? Become A Nintendo Life Supporter!
Done. Subscribed for a year. One of the few sites I visit every day for both information and pure joy. I hope your new venture pays out well for you!
Re: 10 Of The Best Nintendo Switch Soundtracks
Octopath Traveler, Super Mario Odyssey, and River City Girls must be included in part two of this article.
Re: How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch - Connect AirPods To Nintendo Switch
@Mynameishello Hi there. I too own the AirPods Max, however I was still able to get significantly more volume when using the lightning to 3.5 mm audio cable. What has been your experience using the AirPods Max via Bluetooth vs the lightning audio cable?
Re: How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch - Connect AirPods To Nintendo Switch
@EriXz I was super excited to try pairing my AirPods Pro to the Switch natively, but was bummed by how quiet they were. Why Nintendo put a limitation on this makes no sense considering there is no limitation on corded headphones or USB audio output.
I have the GENKI Bluetooth adapter and LOVE it! You are able to get full audio from it, it supports voice chat, and it allows pass through charging. I will continue to use it for the foreseeable future.
Re: BioShock: The Collection Could Be Coming To Switch According To New Rating
Day 1 purchase for me. One of my all-time favorite series.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 8.1.0 Is Now Live
Whew! (sigh of relief) I’ve never felt safer with my Switch than I do right now. Thank you Nintendo!
Re: Review: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - A '90s Throwback That Might Be Too Random For Some
The original ToeJam & Earl was one of my all time favorites as a kid. We were a Nintendo household growing up but a friend of mine was SEGA. I totally remember the very real console wars that took place in the late 80s/early 90s and we were hard core Nintendo, but this was my one game on the Genesis that I kept going back to. I played countless hours of this game back then and it is the sole reason I bought the SEGA Classics Collection for Switch. Can’t wait to sink countless more hours into this new title and I am cautiously excited for the online multiplayer.
Re: Blizzard's Loot Goblin amiibo Will Hoard Treasure For You This December
I want it so bad!