@Yosher Yeah I know, would love the Nintendo logo to appear on the GB app when launching a game, just doesn’t feel right without it! Just hoping for this one as it’s maybe the most iconic of them all to me.
@AhabSpampurse Ha! Turok forced me to get a Memory Pak too! The scars from the SNES and early N64 days are still fresh, probably why MKW doesn’t seem too bad if I get the same out of it I did with MK8.
Saying that, Toys R Us did Goldeneye for £34.99 on launch day and as me and a particular friend still play it, only workout to be about £1.50 a year so far!
@darkswabber Thats fair, but Nintendo have done hardware updates like this before and haven’t lost their identity because they still use that hardware to craft unique experiences through software. And sometimes cardboard! 😂
From Sony, whose major innovations in this space are what? Without getting too 90’s console wars, as far as I can tell the PS control pads are still derivative of the SNES.
@EarthboundBenjy Through context and the timing of Reggie's tweet where he linked to the part of that video where he says he fought to have Wii Sports as pack in title - and the resistance he had from Japan on the issue.
@Uncle_Franklin I’m not saying it’s a good thing but worth pointing out Street Fighter 2 was about £70 on the SNES! Price was just one factor in the underperformance of the N64, especially when the average RRP of a N64 cart being £49.99 and a PS1 game was £34.99. That’s a huge difference. £60-£70 appears the norm for new releases across platforms so it’s not a shock but I am disappointed, it feels like Nintendo trying their arm when they didn’t have too…
They were in marketing and coms right? Which is essentially a subjective reading of fixed data points - there are going to be different views which is why K&K were part of a wider team.
Having said that, I can’t say I don’t disagree with them. Obviously next week we’ll know more but at this point I’m not sure what MK9 can bring to the table. MK8 has spent the last 10 years feeling like the perfection of the formula, but I’m looking forward to finding out!
This is great! I never really got into it first time around and it stretched the capabilities of the N64 too far for me to tolerate - looking forward to playing on NSO. Diddy Kong next yeah?
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Re: Video: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
@Yosher Yeah I know, would love the Nintendo logo to appear on the GB app when launching a game, just doesn’t feel right without it! Just hoping for this one as it’s maybe the most iconic of them all to me.
Re: Video: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
@lyle_catcliffe Good question, I’d hope it’s an option - it’s as iconic as any game on the platform.
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@AhabSpampurse Ha! Turok forced me to get a Memory Pak too! The scars from the SNES and early N64 days are still fresh, probably why MKW doesn’t seem too bad if I get the same out of it I did with MK8.
Saying that, Toys R Us did Goldeneye for £34.99 on launch day and as me and a particular friend still play it, only workout to be about £1.50 a year so far!
Re: Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@SBandy1 I paid £60 for a second hand copy from Electronics Boutique a couple of months after release and thought it was a good deal!
Re: eBay Is Already Flooded With Switch 2 Pre-Orders At Ridiculous Prices
@FragRed God bless Hookey Street!
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
@OorWullie At least. I’m enjoying the wave of this upgrade cycle but June still can’t come quick enough!
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
@IronMan30 It’s a joke about the unrealistic reading of the appetite for this in some circles.
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
It’s the Wii U all over again. 😂
Re: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Now Boasts 300 Playable Titles
As it currently stands NSO is great value for money, especially the all above and the Nintendo Music app (which I do sadly use a lot!).
Re: Paul Rudd Returns In An Awesome SNES-Style Switch 2 Commercial
It’s the Super Nintendo Switch to me anyway!
Re: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
@WheresWaveRace Shouldn't say this out loud, but I'd also lay out a few quid to upgrade Alien and (especially) GRID.
Re: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility List Provides Updates On Two Titles
The only titles I have concerns about (and that is too strong a word!) are Alien Isolation and GRID, but good to see an update on this.
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
@darkswabber Thats fair, but Nintendo have done hardware updates like this before and haven’t lost their identity because they still use that hardware to craft unique experiences through software. And sometimes cardboard! 😂
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
From Sony, whose major innovations in this space are what? Without getting too 90’s console wars, as far as I can tell the PS control pads are still derivative of the SNES.
Re: Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Happy to learn that Super Thunder Blade is an awful as I remember! SOR1 is an all timer though so very happy to see it finally added.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs In On 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Controversy (Sort Of)
@EarthboundBenjy Through context and the timing of Reggie's tweet where he linked to the part of that video where he says he fought to have Wii Sports as pack in title - and the resistance he had from Japan on the issue.
Re: Amazon UK's Switch 2 Pre-Orders Won't Be Invite-Only For Long
No invitation from Nintendo (rude!), so got the MKW bundle coming from John Lewis. Roll on June!
Re: ICYMI: Mario Kart's Iconic Track Looks Set For A Return In World
As long as the N64 Rainbow Road theme is incorporated I’m in!
Who am I kidding, I’m already in.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Switch Online's Updated Tiers Including Switch 2 Exclusives
@chardir For now at least…
Have to say as it currently stands the family expansion pass is great value for money for us.
Re: Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In The US Amidst New Trump Tariffs
Fear not Trump will be teaming up with Soulja Boy to release the AES*.
*American Entertainment System.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
Feels £4.65 too much.
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo Is Hosting Another Direct Later This Month
Directapalooza!
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
@Gryffin Yes, went from carts to optical discs. SNES games were about the same price as N64 ones.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
@gcunit Agreed, that deal was what pushed me into buying a Wii U.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
@Uncle_Franklin I’m not saying it’s a good thing but worth pointing out Street Fighter 2 was about £70 on the SNES! Price was just one factor in the underperformance of the N64, especially when the average RRP of a N64 cart being £49.99 and a PS1 game was £34.99. That’s a huge difference. £60-£70 appears the norm for new releases across platforms so it’s not a shock but I am disappointed, it feels like Nintendo trying their arm when they didn’t have too…
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
Frustratingly my NSO member shipped lapsed for a couple of days last year when I was on holiday. 🙄
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
I paid £70 for Turok back in 1997 so…
Re: Rumour: GameCube Revival Planned For Nintendo Switch Online
“Do you think we'll see GameCube games join the NSO service any time soon?”.
Yes.
Give me Wave Race: Blue Storm you cowards.
Re: Switch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit Allocation
“Will you be attempting to secure a Switch 2 when pre-orders go live?”
Yes.
Re: A 'My Nintendo' App Icon Has Been Spotting, But Is It Real?
Spotting or spotted?
Re: Ex-Nintendo Duo Unsure Mario Kart 9 Will Be An Instant "Slam Dunk" For Switch 2
They were in marketing and coms right? Which is essentially a subjective reading of fixed data points - there are going to be different views which is why K&K were part of a wider team.
Having said that, I can’t say I don’t disagree with them. Obviously next week we’ll know more but at this point I’m not sure what MK9 can bring to the table. MK8 has spent the last 10 years feeling like the perfection of the formula, but I’m looking forward to finding out!
Re: Rare's Original N64 Shooter Could Be Inducted Into The 2025 World Video Game Hall Of Fame
It wasn’t in there already?! 😀
Re: We're Losing Our Minds Over This New Retro 'Terminator 2' Game
5th September... I mean, August 29th was right there...
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library Next Week With Wario Land 4
Ridge Racer 64, Super Mario World soundtrack and now Wario Land 4! Not a bad couple of weeks at all.
What next? DKR? 😂
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Classic Super Mario SNES Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Finally! My favourite Mario music ever, the main melody is MY Mario theme. Very pleased!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
This a pleasant surprise, really loved this back in the day but had faded in my memory. Really looking forward to playing it again! 😀
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Has The Potential To "Rival 3D Mario", Says Ori Dev
Talented developer = Not Rare
Re: Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
I didn't read the whole list, it's too subjective. Just wanted to check that SMW is at #1, which is the correct placement.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week
This is great! I never really got into it first time around and it stretched the capabilities of the N64 too far for me to tolerate - looking forward to playing on NSO. Diddy Kong next yeah?
Re: Nintendo's Share Price Tanks Amid Fears Of A US Recession
@Twilite9 I bought mine through Freetrade, but other services are available.
Re: Rumour: Switch Successor's Codename May Have Been Uncovered
Super Nintendo Switch 64.
Take it to the bank.
Re: Atlus Game Snowboard Kids Scores A New Vinyl Soundtrack
When I saw the image I hoped it was coming to NSO, but this soundtrack was a banger - very tempted by this.
Re: Five More Classic Rareware Games Come To Nintendo Switch Online Today
This is an awesome addition! I’m especially pleased to have Blast Corps and KI back. Top stuff!
Re: Microsoft To Share "Vision For The Future Of Xbox" Next Week
@Nontendo_4DS Totally, feels like Rare Replay’s natural home is Switch.
Re: Random: 'Resident Evil Kart' ROM Hack Brings Fixed Camera Angles To Super Mario Kart
Next do Tetris as a first-person shooter from the perspective of the falling block.
Re: Feature: 25 Nintendo 64 Games We'd Love To See Added To The Switch Online Expansion Pack
@Edd-O Yes, very well played!
Re: Feature: 25 Nintendo 64 Games We'd Love To See Added To The Switch Online Expansion Pack
Great list, those would be awesome on NSO.
I'm sure you meant ISS64 instead of ISS '98 - yeah the gameplay is a little tighter but at the cost of the commentator. "He's taking it all the way!".
Re: Nintendo Shares Hit Record High, Apparently Thanks To 'Switch 2' Fever
As a shareholder myself, cha-ching! Except I have them for sentimental reasons… 🤦🏾♂️
Re: Review: Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion (Switch) - A Quality Restoration Missing Its Multiplayer
There’s a typo in the last negative point:
If you like the prehistoric bits of Turok, there's not quite aS much here.
Re: Xbox Acknowledges Fan Requests For New Banjo-Kazooie Game
Don’t stress Phil, I’ve found the right team and you can contact them at [email protected]. You’re welcome. 👍