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I'm trying to decide if I should jump on I am Setsuna...

I have 500 gold coins. I don't want any of those games enough to pay even half price for them. However, if they were free copies of the game instead of discounts, but cost 500 coins (instead of 30-100 coins for a discount) I would grab one of the following: Star Fox Command, Pandora's Tower, or Earthbound Beginnings.

@Kalmaro I got your point and it is a valid point. And I didn't mean for it to come off mean or rude. I just meant to say that I really appreciate that this article is here and many others that frequent the site do too and so if you don't like these kind of articles you can just ignore them.

Is there a list of what the 85 games are? I'd love to see NBA Jam!!! I LOVED THAT GAME

@Kalmaro because MANY of us Nintendo fans are very interested in this. If you're not you don't have to click the article.

@WiiLovePeace Did you end up buying this? You said you would eventually so I thought I'd check. It's half price right now so I came to read what everyone thought because I'm considering buying it.

@MoonKnight7 your wife has good tastes!
Mine was most excited about Splatoon 2

@UmbreonsPapa I've actually thought about this. First of all, for some of their product (I'm looking at you Amiibo, NES Classic, and Fire Emblem Fates SE) when they see that it sold out within minutes of stores opening THEY COULD CONTINUE PRODUCING THEM UNTIL THEY AT LEAST SIT ON A SHELF FOR AN HOUR.
Another thing they could do is allow pre-orders to start early enough that they can use the pre-orders to help determine demand. If they had done that back in March of last year for the NES Classic then they could have at least guaranteed that my buddy's and I got one because we would have been willing to pay $60 in March. If they had announced the SNES Classic a few months ago and allowed unlimited pre-orders for a week and then made enough to fill each of those pre-orders and then made a little bit more then at least everyone that is dying to get one will.

Another thing they could do is in some cases they can offer alternatives. For example, I was never able to find an NES Classic. However, if they would allow me to download (or buy a cartridge) those 30 games onto my Wii U or Switch for the same $60 then suddenly I don't even want an NES Classic because I have them all on my current system and I don't need another HDMI port. Same with the SNES Classic if Nintendo offered me either a download or a cartridge to play those 21 games on my Switch for $80 then suddenly I am not bothered at all by the fact that I can't find an SNES Classic.

As for the Switch, first they could tell stores when they'll get shipments and how many they'll get. I want to get my wife a Switch for her birthday so that we can play Splatoon 2 together. If I could go to Best Buy and order one and have Best Buy just say ok you have one on order we expect you to be able to pick it up in 3 weeks at least then I can tell her sorry I couldn't get it here in time for your birthday, but you'll have it a week later.

The other thing they could do with the Switch is produce more. I know there's a supply shortage of the internal storage. They're making a profit on the system. They need to go to each of the manufacturers that they trust to make that internal storage and say we'll pay you $x more for a limited time if you will get us more parts faster. This will mean they break even on the console for awhile, but the real money maker is the games and everyone has to buy at least 1 game. If they produce an extra million systems across July and August then they'd probably sell 1.5 million extra games during July and August so even though those 1 million extra systems were break even propositions those 1.5 million extra games were extra profit. Nevermind keeping more fans happy.

Sorry I kind of ranted there. If you go look at my historical posts I'm a HUGE Nintendo homer, but on this one thing I've finally had it with them.

@MisterKorman if you can trust VG Chartz (which I keep hearing you can't, but I figure they're probably at least in the ballpark) X and the original Wii disc both sold just short of 1 million. If you add in New 3DS copies then the original is closer to 1.5 million.

I'm hoping Xenoblade 2 is on par with the original and that it sales 5 million across the life of the Nintendo Switch. That would be awesome for this series to finally get some decent sales.

@BenAV Really?!? That's very surprising to hear. I will admit that are very different in some ways, but they are very similar in others so it's surprising to me that they could be the 1st and last place, but that's interesting.
For me Xenoblade Chronicles is my all time favorite game, but I also really like Xenoblade Chronicles X (a lot).

From what I've read Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be closer to Xenoblade Chronicles 1 which is exciting to me because I liked the first more. However, I really don't like the art style. I wish they would have stuck with the old look, but that certainly won't keep me from buying it (I already pre-ordered it)

@Zebetite Did what I've said today bother you that much?

@Zebetite
I actually agree with you
"This is the internet, anyone can make any claim" AGREE
"your industry credentials are meaningless without proof" AGREE
"that no sane person would post publicly." AGREE and I'm glad you understand why I didn't
"And frankly, with how very grumpy you're being on this matter, I'm not inclined to believe you." I am grumpy about this topic. Frankly I'm mostly a Nintendo fanboy, but on this topic they are driving me crazy

@maceng look at their track record and tell me you can defend them. They are consistently more worried about not having product sit on shelves than they are about making sure there is actually product on the shelf

@Grandpa_Pixel sure, it's is possible that the biggest culprit is NOA I can't say either way. All I know is the first few times it was easy for me to overlook it, but I'm getting really frustrated with them now.

@Grandpa_Pixel @Grandpa_Pixel Sure, you can ask that:
I couldn't find a copy of the Special Edition of Fire Emblem Fates, there were about 15 different Amiibo that I couldn't find. I couldn't get an NES Classic (they discontinued that KNOWING that there are millions that still want one when they could have just continued making them) I have a Switch only because I pre-ordered right after the reveal, but now my wife wants one and I can't find one for her. I have lots of friends that also haven't been able to find things. There are almost always shortages with the good Nintendo stuff

@maceng @Zebetite I love how you just assume that I know nothing. I actually work in the semiconductor industry and I've done projects with Samsung, Qualcomm, Micron, TI, and many others and I can tell you for a fact that if Nintendo called up a few companies that make the storage they need and offered a higher price they would get it fairly quickly (maybe not overnight, but it's already been over 4 months)

@Grandpa_Pixel If we're being honest, we know Nintendo is making a profit on each Switch they sell. They could easily offer the semiconductor companies more money for the components that they are short on and I'm certain they could get things moving again. Especially since the system does NOT come with a game so they become profitable again with the sale of the first game.

It's just that with Nintendo THERE ARE ALWAYS SHORTAGES! If this was a rare occurrence then I would be WAY more forgiving.

@ValhallaOutcast thank-you for the pro-tip

@Equinox I wish Nintendo had arranged for more Switches to be made!

Why does it have to be exclusive to Amazon Prime members? That's more expensive for me than buying it on eBay

Only 2% of you checked NBA 2K?!? DANG IT! It'll be the Wii U all over again. Almost nobody bought it so 2K Sports decided it wasn't worth doing NBA 2K14 the next year.

I never had Rayman Raving Rabbids, but my kids LOVE the cartoon and Rabbids Land so I think I'll give that a try

I'd rather buy a cartridge for my Switch that has all of these games on it!!!

I'd rather buy a cartridge for my Switch that has all of these games on it!!!

THANKS!!! Now I have an 8th controller for Bomberman multiplayer!

my sister has been living with us and her and her fiance have been playing Breath of the Wild.
They just bought a Switch for themselves yesterday and Breath of the Wild. They're both halfway through the game and aren't happy about having to start over.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow and Rocket League! (for a guy like me that doesn't have a PS4 or Xbox this is a BIG DEAL)

@buildz Thank-you! Finally someone that isn't angry that it exists. I would love to play this game except that I never enjoy turn based RPG games

@Neram First year games
Breath of the Wild
Snipper Clips
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
ARMS
Splatoon 2
Pokken Tournament
NBA 2K18
Hyrule Warriors
Mario Odyssey
Skyrim
Xenoblade 2

Is that the best ever? I don't know, but there's certainly something for everyone. I was most hyped for Zelda, Xenoblade 2, and NBA 2K personally

@SLIGEACH_EIRE I can see waiting for Mario and Xenoblade (Especially Xenoblade), but do you really expect a price drop on the Switch when they can't keep them on shelves?
I Guarantee there won't be a price drop until at least you can walk into a store on any given day and just pick one up.

Will someone please help me understand why Nintendo/Game Freak insist on making their Pokemon announcements outside of E3?
Wouldn't it make more sense to put this 8 min video in as part of the Digital Presentation that we're going to get in only 1 week?
I'm assuming there's a good reason, but I certainly don't understand what it is and I would like to understand.

If Fire Emblem Echoes was on Switch I'd be buying it!!! Too bad.

YES!!!
I'll be happy to take the FREE DLC for the free game I got (when I downloaded Mario Kart 8 I got Pikmin 3 for free)

@Nintendoforlife that's sad. I really wish they were producing more consoles

My wife LOVES Splatoon, but I live in North America. I'd love to get her that Switch case and Pro Controller for her birthday (coincidentally in July), but what's the best way to do that?

I downloaded the demo to try and see if I enjoy it. However, I haven't tried it yet, but my son has played it a TON. So there's a good chance I'll end up buying it

I'm most excited about Xenoblade 2. I really hope they give it a lot of attention.
Xenoblade 2!!!

I really hope they give Xenoblade 2 some real attention! I want that series to get the attention that it has deserved (keeping in mind that there are currently only 2 games in the series)

@Timppis You're both right. I hope that's their path. I don't mind if they finish the 3DS games that are almost done, but if it's early in development transition over or make it dual release (like Fire Emblem Warriors) and definitely don't start any new 3DS games.

@BinaryFragger Wii U may have been disastrous for Nintendo's bottom line, but it was awesome for me! I have so many fond memories of playing Wii U alone, with my wife, and with my kids. There are some AMAZING games on Wii U!

@GoldenGamer88 oh sorry I didn't read the entire conversation. I guess I should have. Sorry, Nintendo has never been good at pleasing everyone.

@Zingo But this answers that
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/05/nba_playgrounds_will_feature_full_online_play_on_switch_a_few_days_after_launch
Spoilers: for the first couple of days NO, but after that YES

@ThomasBW84 Thanks for putting the time in to get these details about the online play for us!!!!!

I'd also like to know if you can play with a single joy-con or if you'll need both

I so can't wait for this game.

@crackafreeze @CartoonDan the devs have said they will add more players after launch, but I don't know if Larry Bird will be one of them.
There are a lot of historic players though so maybe?

I really like the Dragon one and the Music one

@yasin88 @crackafreeze
Crackafreeze, No problem glad I could help

yasin88, comment #25 I put a link to Polygon's impressions of the game.

@LJTGamer Here's what this game is
https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/3/15522640/nba-playgrounds-release-date-impressions-gameplay-video

Why didn't you guys list NBA Playgrounds?Isn't it coming the same day in the North America and Europe? You listed it on the North American article

@Zingo @aaronsullivan @Captain_Gonru
For you guys wanting to hear if NBA Playgrounds is good before you decide, Polygon did a preview article that was enlightening
https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/3/15522640/nba-playgrounds-release-date-impressions-gameplay-video