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Pro Controller (very happy it finally has a headphone jack) and a 256 GB microSD Express Card for now. Might or might not get a carry case, holding out hope for a Metroid themed one.

I'm not sure it'll live up to the Genesis classics, some of my favorite games of all-time, but Streets of Rage 4 was so damn fun to play and did live up to that franchise's legacy that Lizardcube deserves benefit of the doubt. Even if it's more combat focused, I don't doubt it'll be a good time.

Definitely interested in this game but would probably lean more towards getting it on PS5. Will pay close attention to the Switch 2 version, though, because if it ends up being well done, having it to play on the go as well as a tv would be nice.

Between the Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle, accessories like the pro controller and memory card as well as pre-orders for games on other consoles I own, I had to limit my spending a little, so of the third party games only pre-ordered Street Fighter 6 since I have most of these games on PS4, 5 or Series X. SF 6 is actually a triple dip but I love that series and having this one on the go will be awesome. For people who haven't played it, I can't recommend Yakuza 0 enough, my favorite PS4 game after RE 2 remake, but I understand why some who prefer to buy games physically are hesitant. Sega, as usual, making weird decisions. Still, anybody who can look past the game key card issue will get a gem.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Quckly becoming my favorite game in the series.

@JaxonH
As long as EA doesn't cut corners with this version, then, yeah, this is a major get. I haven't bought a Madden game since 15, which came bundled with the Xbox One I bought that year. Been a long time, but, if I can get a good version of Madden to have on the go? Definitely will have to consider this year's edition.

It wasn't the best game, but I enjoyed the GC version of Dead to Rights, would love to see that added to the library at some point.

Got in line at GameStop about 1 1/2 hours before it opened and pre-ordered the Mario Kart World bundle, an NS2 Pro Controller, 256 GB card (I'll get one with more memory later but that will be good for the first few months) and Street Fighter 6 for launch. Also pre-ordered Donkey Kong Bananza. From what I can tell it seems Nintendo is allocating the bundle (makes sense) more than anything else. The store I was at had 40 bundles available and 20 of the NS2 by itself. People posted pics of the flyers on Twitter and it seems to be a similar situation at all GameStops.

I was already interested given it's the return of 2D Ninja Gaiden and Dotemu is publishing, but Kumori's addition has me even ore hyped.

1. Metroid Prime 4
2. Donkey Kong Bananza
3. Street Fighter 6
4. Mario Kart World
5. Fast Fusion

I get it from the business standpoint, but it is a little disappointing as an owner of the game to have to wait a couple more months if Capcom could just add her to the roster right now.

Fast RMX is one of my favorite Switch racing games. Happy to see the series still going.

@ElkinFencer10
That doesn't excuse the pricing on Switch 2.

@Cia
That's my guess based on the fact that Nintendo is charging $80 for Mario Kart World and some other games.

Looks awesome, but not $80 awesome.

Already have it on PS5 and Series X but triple dip for me. I love this game and have wanted it to return to Nintendo, in full, for the longest time. This is a great get.

I don't care who was responsible for the decision, I'm just happy it was made. Not that Japanese companies can't make good games with a heavy Western influence (Resident Evil and Street Fighter are two of my favorite series of all-time) but my favorites have always been the ones that don't feel like a checklist of what the West wants and, in some cases, even have content that offends the West somewhat.

@NintendoWife
Yeah, XC games are never going to be huge sellers. Just need to keep selling well enough for Nintendo to greenlight sequels.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Focusing just on this game for the time being. Want to give it the attention it deserves.

Debuting at second would seem pretty good for a franchise like Xenoblade. Will be interested to see how it sells long term. I could see it dropping hard very soon but picking back up when Switch 2 is out, if it actually does benefit from some upgrades via backwards compatibility. I'm not very far in, but I love what I've played and could see this being my favorite XC when all is said and done. It'd be cool to get another game more like this one, so hopefully it sells well enough over the long haul.

@Smithicus
It's Assassin's Creed, those games almost always do good numbers, I didn't expect anything less with this one. Even if I'm not particularly interested in it.

Switch - Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition

PS5 - Monster Hunter Wilds

People are making this far more of a discussion than it needs to be. Plenty of early PS5/Xbox Series X games were cross-gen releases and nobody got confused. If you're buying a Switch 2 early, it makes sense for Nintendo to have a native version of the game, that will probably run a bit better, for the new hardware. And for those who won't be upgrading right away but want to enjoy MP 4, they'll have the option as well. Very simple.

Can't wait to experience this game, heard so many great things about it over the years. At least among people I talk gaming with, XCX is the most loved in the series.

Looking forward to finally playing this game, especially as some still consider it the best in the series. Really happy Nintendo managed to bring it over to Switch.

Cool, another good update to the NSO Expansion Pack. Looking forward to revisiting this gem.

Switch - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

PS5 - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

24 players sounds good. I don't think it should go beyond that, however.

@rvcolem1
It's a great game. Not as good as the No More Heroes games, but still a lot of fun, just a bit on the short side.

Day one. I sold my Wii U before Bayonetta 2 and XCX were released, those were the only two games that I was really interested in after playing a ton of Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart 8. This seemed like a port that would never happen, it's later on but better than not at all.

This was the last big Wii U game that needed to be ported over to Switch and it's awesome that Nintendo made it happen. I never played this because I sold my Wii U before it launched. This and Bayonetta 2 were the only games that made me regret selling the system. Going to be awesome to have all the XC games on one platform and it pretty much cements the Switch as my favorite Nintendo system ever.

Not done with the game yet so maybe I'll find one I like better as things progress but right now my favorite is the cat outfit. Just adds a bit more to the game, I'll leave it at that so I don't spoil too much.

Not surprising but still good to see.

Echoes of Wisdom deserves to be selling much better. It's an awesome game.

Seems to be reviewing well. As much as I enjoy a lot of Mario games I've never been able to get into the Party series, but, I'm happy for fans that this one is apparently a very good entry. I remember the reactions to the last two or three being somewhat mixed.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Have a playtime of 20 hours but haven't progressed the main story a ton as I've been doing a lot of exploring and completing sidequests.

I can't wait to play this. Never got it for the GBA when the system was in the middle of its run and over the years it's been very rare that I saw copies of it. When I did, the price was usually beyond what I wanted to go. Cool to see it on NSO, now, and to be able to play it on a tv.

It's there just like in the Link's Awakening remake, but also as with that game, it's doesn't bother me to the point I'd stop playing. Hopefully Switch 2 will fix the problem because this is definitely a game I see myself revisiting after I complete it the first time. Might as well take advantage of the new hardware that probably isn't far off.

Great start for the game in Japan. Hopefully sales in the West will be very strong. Want more 2D Zelda games in the future.

Cool. I'll be making sure to add these.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - When it was first announced, I was concerned the echoes would take away the feeling of control from the combat, having others do the work for you. Recent trailers somewhat alleviated that fear but still needed to play it. About 6 hours in, I love it and can't wait to see how it progresses. It's different but still feels very much like what I expect from combat in 2D Zelda and I got the power up that brings it even closer (I'm sure most know what I'm talking about but still could be considered a slight spoiler so I won't say anymore). The creativity echoes bring in general is great. All sorts of different way to traverse Hyrule, making it more fun than ever to explore.
My favorite part, however, is having the traditional dungeons back. This could be the way for the series going forward. The 3D entries for open world freedom, 2D for the more 'classic' Zelda experience.

@TheBigK
Outside of the opening area of the game at Hyrule Castle, haven't noticed any frame rate issues either. Still early on but nothing distracting at all yet. Granted, I also don't play games on Switch and expect the best performance, especially at this point in its life cycle. The hardware is what it is.

@NintendoWife
Yeah. Ever since I was a kid, the fall/holiday seasons that see a new LoZ are always a little more fun.

Looking forward to playing it tomorrow. I've always been more of a fan of the 2D Zelda games (do love the 3D ones as well) and this sounds like a great return to the traditional formula with the dungeons and a nice, new twist with the echoes.

Nice to see more content added to the game. Easily my favorite on the Switch after Metroid Dread.

Seems a bit like an answer just to score PR points. Doesn't matter, though, the game is going to be awesome and I'm looking forward to getting my copy in a couple days. First time since the SNES that a Nintendo 'home console' (that's how I mostly use the Switch) will get brand new 2D entries in the Metroid, Mario and Zelda series. Pretty cool.

Won't get my hopes up but it would be awesome to get Mario Paint for Switch Online.

Switch - The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match, SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy

PS5 - Astro Bot

Xbox Series X - Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP

Cool feature. Hopefully this port turns out to be good and does enough sales numbers to show Mistwalker there's still a market for its games on console.

@wiiware
Yeah, I thought Bayonetta 3 handled it perfectly, a shame that some devs would just rather not give players options.

I'm not going to get my hopes up for Switch being included in anything but hopefully whenever the Switch 2 is announced we'll get confirmation of SNK putting fighting games on that console.

Ideally it won't be more than $350 but I'd be willing to go as high as $400. Anything beyond that will be pushing it.

I don't usually enjoy turn-based games but I'm going to give this one a try because I want to support Mistwalker's return to consoles. The Last Story is one of my favorite Wii games and Lost Odyssey was a top 360 release.