I got the MKW bundle, so I am not sure if my activation counts.
However, I immediately bought the TotK upgrade. I first booted it up before the upgrade (default SW1 performance), bought it / downloaded the upgrade, and have yet to boot it up. Excited to see it run at 60fps on my LG OLED tv.
Not sure if I should start a new play-through. I stopped after 30hrs on SWOLED and eager to get back at it!
I haven’t been paying attention closely enough, but I don’t believe Canadian retailers have cancelled pre-orders like these reports from the UK (GAME) or US.
My Best Buy Canada order shows it’s “in progress” for the past week or so. The page also indicates who will be the shipping provider. No charge on my CC yet.
I have excess vacation days. I should probably book off an extra long weekend. Thanks Nintendolife, for helping me with my life! XD
I’m optimistic it will be delivered by Friday June 6th and hopefully it, along side Mario Kart, will make for a good time.
Oddly enough, I just bought Skyrim on Switch since it was on sale. I would love to see it run at 60fps and load faster, and to the point, be pleasantly surprised by past games simply running better
Goldeneye paved the way, so it’s not as discussed. However, back in the day, I recall all the hype on the school yard when Perfect Dark came out. Especially if you consider that The World Is Not Enough, the James Bond game after Goldeneye was just… OK.
I got an N64 fairly late but it was one of my first games. The scope of the game and benefits for the N64 expansion pack made it clear to us at the time it was a culmination of N64 games. I don’t think there is a game that matches it in scope and replay-ability.
It also has the laptop gun. A gun you can throw at the wall and turn into a sentry gun to grind up bots in multiplayer.
I love, love, love Perfect Dark. It’s arguably my favourite N64 game, or tied for top 3.
It’s plays so well, it has more content than Goldeneye, it’s more refined, all the challenges, the co-op modes, and multiplayer modes with a large variety of bots types…. it’s just fantastic.
I was and remain so happy that they made Xbox 360 Arcade version at 1080p, 60fps, with modern controls and online multiplayer. In fact, Perfect Dark Zero is THE reason why I got a Xbox 360 at launch.
Thank you, Perfect Dark, for all the great memories!
A missed opportunity in my opinion, have one inside panel matte coral and the other matte turquoise, with the outside being a neutral colour.
I do believe the red accent is good on the exterior, especially in terms of simplicity for the average consumer. Blue = Playstation, Green = Xbox, Red = Nintendo. But I also agree, why eye bleeding red?
At least the silver lining if it’s a hardware revision, it should only be a swap of the dock.
Even though I play mobile almost exclusively, this is still disappointing news.
Overpromised and under delivered. I sincerely hope they can provide some good updates out soon because this launch has been a very mixed bag.
From unrelenting leaks, lawyers scaling up their “defences”, new features advertised like 120hz / VRR, a solid launch lineup, an exclusive by FromSoft, a slightly higher than expected console price and confusing pricing, the rather honest experience of the game chat feature shown, and pre-orders getting paused right after the announcement, and VRR dock support disappearing from their websites…
Just typing some of those points is giving me a headache and I am sure I missed some key points
That’s a valid point. Ultimately we don’t know the context beyond the articles shared. It would be unprecedented, to my knowledge, that developers would have access to development kits 4 years in advance of a launch.
There could be a truth in between, where a Switch 2 was being readied for a much earlier release date. Like 2023.
If the rumours were true, for discussions sake, a Switch Pro with the T239, it wouldn’t take long for Nintendo to realize at that point a successor on future hardware for a launch in 2025-2027 would be significantly more expensive for more advanced hardware. As 5nm wafers from TSMC are significantly more expensive than wafers from Samsungs 8nm, let alone the march to 3nm next year. I also find it extremely difficult to believe that the Switch 2 as we know it today was the target for a Pro version in 2021/2022. Cross compatibility would be extremely difficult with the differences between memory and storage speeds.
I believe (no facts to back this) that prior to Switch OLED announcement, we had rumours mixed together for both the OLED and the successor. It’s quite possible that the Switch 2, rumoured as a Pro, was simply delayed due to the market conditions at the tail end of the pandemic.
Maybe we’ll see Pikmin 5 come out swinging but the opportunity for mouse controls and HDR sounds really enticing.
Ultimately, I think it will be Super Mario Maker 3 if and when it’s released that makes the mouse and mouse like features fundamental to the gameplay. I’m also looking forward to some weird instalments or twists on franchises. Wario Ware, a non-mainline Zelda…
It’s complicated because past context (physical game boxes typically contain a physical disk or cart) and the vendor / retailer is providing two different products that have no tangible difference.
Don’t make it personal. It’s objectively confusing.
When they started to remove manuals from the retail boxes, I thought we hit rock bottom. I was wrong.
I know most kids aren’t playing CIV but the idea of buying, or rather even just explaining to someone wanting to buy a Switch 2 game as a gift for someone else just got a lot more complicated.
Imagine waiting 13 years to play the same game in the same location as a prequel from 23 years ago? See how easy it is to tear down other people’s work?
I think it takes a bit more… integrity to highlight and respect what others are doing in the industry to continue to drive it forward.
I’m really not a big GTA or Mario Kart fan, but I think both are doing unique things within their respective sandboxes. Mario Kart is clearly iterating on their formula, adding an open world and new mechanics. We don’t know enough about GTA VI and the moment to moment gameplay but the level of realism from rendering to animations and details in the game world will be unparalleled. It’s likely safe to say the world will be more dense than ever before. Will the gameplay innovate? Can I do things in GTA VI that simply was not possible in past games? Time will tell.
In the end, both games are really simply trying to push further at what they do best and it’s up to the consumer to deem what they value most when they spend their time and money on entertainment. No need for throwing shade in my honest opinion.
The worst of both worlds. Nothing prevents weird people from doing weird things but Nintendo will have it recorded on their data centre so they can sue you for violating their terms and conditions. I’m curious what measures they will take to ensure the webcam isn’t abused like in other console ecosystems.
Beyond my comment above, I agree, and I am similar player. I play maybe 10-20hrs per month at best. I mainly discuss, read about games more than playing them these days.
Oblivion remastered and Blue Prince dragged me back into gaming early April but the past couple weeks I have not booted any games.
It comes in waves, based on my free time and weather… Nice sunny days, I won’t be gaming.
I predominantly play on PC for over the past decade and Nintendo is my secondary source of gaming. Only during the 360 era did that console take the primary spot. Since then, I stick to PC where to the surprise of many, it’s actually cheaper (long term).
Game sales and a perpetual, digital library following me wherever I go with cloud saves since… Steam introduced them back in the late 2000’s was a life changer. I recently checked my cumulative spend on Steam and it’s around $2,000 USD for 15+ years of account history and 320+ titles.
I only jumped back into console gaming just before the pandemic when I picked up the Switch (used). Most of the games I have purchased used too via local classifieds. BotW, Odyssey, Smash… all used.
I’ll certainly stay with the Switch platform long term since the games on Nintendo consoles greatly appeal to me and PC handhelds seem too cumbersome and heavy to be viable for portable use. Which is how I predominantly play my Switch.
I also have a Series X but it’s essentially a device for improved backwards compatibility with my 360 library. It’s typically collecting dust…
All this to say, I don’t see my spending habits changing all that much. PC hardware is stagnating, meaning my hardware will stretch farther and I’ll pick up the big Nintendo games or few indies on the Switch 2 as I see fit.
I think at launch, it makes sense to your point and avoid. However, a free patch 3-6 months down the line would be nice considering it’s owned by 1/2 the Switch population!
@sixrings 100% Mario Maker with Switch support would be great. Maybe they’re cooking Mario Maker 3 that will support mouse but it would be a nice upgrade…
Correct! If you want to continue to use your Switch 1, don’t use the system transfer to their data centre. Only system transfer once you have your Switch 2 and do so over local
network.
The data centre option is simply there to allow people to back up all their files and sell or give away their Switch 1 in advance of purchasing a Switch 2. Once you buy your Switch 2, you can download the system transfer info from their data centre.
Woah, you can upload all your system transfer data to one of their servers in advance. That’s pretty neat and will surely help those who need to sell their Switch 1 to fund their Switch 2 purchase.
This is why we had 8 years of stabilization. To prepare for this moment!
A simplified setup for owners of both systems? There are over 150 million Switch owners out there. I’m sure a sizeable portion would appreciate having a dock support both systems.
Yes, Nintendo confirmed it’s not compatible… but when you break it down, there really is no technical reason why you couldn’t have your Switch 1 output to your TV on a Switch 2 dock.
@Jester676 I’m not sure why you’re bringing up 4K. The Switch doesn’t have the hardware to support it. Further, HDMI and USB-C are backwards compatible…
A Switch 1 in a Switch 2 dock should behave exactly like a Switch 1 in a Switch 1 dock.
@Repete Exactly. The dock is just a slab of plastic with a male USB-C port, a small circuit board with a converter to display out (HDMI), USBs, and the ethernet port. If anyone is unsure, just google “Switch dock teardown”.
There really isn’t a technical reason why the Switch 2 dock and power supply couldn’t support Switch 1. The other way around? Of course it wouldn’t make sense. Switch 1 power supply isn’t sufficient to power Switch 2 and there is no fan in the Switch 1 dock. So it would throttle and also be power chocked.
I wasn’t expecting the Switch 2 dock to support Switch 1, it is Nintendo after. It’s just a missed opportunity. Nintendo being Nintendo if you will…
Makes sense for the average consumer to avoid confusion, but I like others here are more of a core audience and I am surprised less people care about this
It just would have been practical to let the OG Switch plug into one universal dock for less cluttered setups for households with both Switch 1 and 2 units. I’ve seen a lot of posts from users here saying they will keep their Switch 1 units too. So why indifferent?
A backwards compatible SW2 dock, supporting SW1 hardware, seems like the smarter play. I presume the new, larger console size was a key factor to avoid manufacturing a backwards compatible dock. Still, they’ve solved these problems before. A simple bump or notch on the Switch 2 console and a narrower dock could have allowed backwards compatibility. No different than how they’ve handled Gameboy, Color, Advance, DS, 3DS, Switch 1 and 2 cartridges.
I always disliked when the high profile games started to launch from end of August / early September as a kid. I mean, it’s “back to school” time… the free time starts ticking and before you know it, you’re back in the routine. That said, I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors during the summer. Child to adult. Especially in Canada where half of the year had questionable weather. Everything is healthy in moderation and I hope kiddos this year have a good summer!
One of the few games I remember launching just before summer in high school was Mario Strikers on Wii. This was a great game to hang out and play with friends during the summer. Especially on those hot 30C+ days. Head to the basement and play some multiplayer into the evening.
Mario Kart World will be THE game for so many hang outs, sleep overs, and birthday parties for so many kids this summer! I hope they enjoy and are able to get their hands on a Switch 2
On the main topic, I don’t believe these comments in full to be honest.
Everyone and their aunt knows GTA VI is coming this fall. So they [Nintendo] need to be hyper aware that October onward has huge risk. All other major publicly traded companies also want their big titles out before March so their FY results look good. If their FY end March 31.
The April to August window (Q1 to Q2) has always been hit or miss but I strongly believe Nintendo saw this as an opportunity. Having a new console going into summer game fest, the new E3, will be unprecedented and should make the announcements this year all the more exciting. Nintendo may leave some breathing room and go full board with more first and third party announcements in their September direct. The only thing that will change when and what they announce will be when GTA VI trailer #2 drops.
A) I want to first ensure all my games work properly and can be transferred from Switch to Switch 2. If there are any weird issues with some of my favourite games, I won’t sell.
B) Trade in, while convenient, is always poor value since the retailer needs their margin to sell your console to someone else.
I’d rather sell my Switch directly to someone, either who doesn’t have the means to buy a new console or any other person interested in offering a fair price, like $200 for a used OLED Switch.
Honestly, that was my plan since I knew the majority opt for online for convenience. I just had a morning full of meetings and knew I wouldn’t be able to visit a store unless it was after work. I’m glad brick and mortars are providing a lot of opportunities here
Yes! Best Buy Canada. Mario Kart Bundle. Took about 2-3 hrs (passive). In and out of queues from their website but was successful with their app. Full story below…
Attempt #1 9:05 am EST - I had an early call at work. I forgot that the launch started. I loaded up the website on my second screen. Thrown into the queue just to enter to home page. Let it sit . At approx. 10:30 am I made it past the queue to the home page. Now time to find the product, but I couldn’t add it to cart (blank webpage without any product info). Refreshed periodically, sweating on every refresh I’d be thrown back into the queue. No luck. White page. So I ended up closing it around 11am EST and called it a day.
Attempt #2 11:30 am EST - Informed my colleagues I lost my chance. I launched the website to take a screenshot of the issues and… no queue!?…. I was able to add it to my cart without issue. I was shocked!! However, I got put in a queue to go from cart to purchase page. Queue was crawling… knew I’d run into the same issue (blank website).
Attempt #3 11:45 am EST, tried via the best buy app, item was in cart from attempt 2, “short” wait in queue of 20mns… secured Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle. Yahoo! Confirmation email came about 9 hours later.
I wasn’t keen on buying it at launch but I want it for Metroid Prime 4 and eventually DK Bananza… I just know with high demand gaming electronics like graphics cards since the pandemic, it’s usually launch or wait 3-6 months to avoid scalpers. Mix this is a new Nintendo console and kids will want it for winter holidays… I figured either commit for June or wait until 2026. So I took the chance.
I haven’t played Mario Kart since 7 (3DS), I skipped 8 / 8 Deluxe. I don’t think it will be the game to sink my teeth into since I am a single player type gamer, but knowing Mario Kart is $110 + tax in Canada!!! I figured it’d be wise to grab the bundle to have at least ONE new game would be nice.
I’ve seen Gamestop and other local businesses I follow on social media, like Microplay provide updates that they’re pacing out some pre-orders. A friend of mine also preordered one from Amazon on Friday (1 day after) and everyone else I knew who wanted one, secured a preorder.
So don’t give up hope! Don’t let the scalpers win and keep your eyes peeled
I love Oblivion! I was there at launch in 2006 and it was my first western RPG. I played the heck out of it, beating most of the guilds, the arena, the main quest, various side quests, some of the DLC, and of course the main expansion, Shivering Isles.
Nothing tops the Dark Brotherhood guild. I loved getting lost in the world with that melodic soundtrack and the sound of turning, thick pages of parchment as you read through the menus and books scattered throughout the world.
I’m a bit skeptical about the remaster since the original game mechanics don’t age well compared to the contemporaries of today. However, if they change too much and it’s more remake than remaster, it won’t have the same appeal.
Sigh… 20 years ago we got Achievements with Xbox 360. Please, Nintendo! It’s a fun, social feature that requires the bare minimum of effort. Sort it out!
Set expectations.... GOOD. Their 30fps already feels quite good (triple buffer or whatever DF mentioned) compared to other 30fps games but I cannot wait to play these games at 60fps and no I will not emulate it on my PC.
I also have Links Awakening on standby. I couldnt enjoy that game on original Switch. It's performance was too wonky and Ill take whatever I can get... XD
I was gung-ho on holding off from Switch 2 launch version because of the lack of OLED. The direct, and following subsequent hands on and articles, changes my tune.
It's clear it's a mini-led or some other high performing LCD. VRR and 120hz is fantastic. HDR is a perk. As long as HDR 600+, then at least we have something of value. If its HDR 400... I hope I can toggle it off.
100% should be included with EVERY console, regardless if its a Switch 2 standalone or Switch 2 Mario kart bundle.
This is fun for about 5-10mns when you first unbox it and then you never touch it again if you have a new game to play. If I was a kid and I received a Switch 2 without any retail games, Im sure id spend hours messing around until I could buy a game.
A shame that for a collection of this magnitude they’d try to port a HD collection from 360 / PS3 era. These games deserved to be remastered in new engines.
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Re: Switch 2 eShop "Top-Selling" Games At Launch Revealed
I got the MKW bundle, so I am not sure if my activation counts.
However, I immediately bought the TotK upgrade. I first booted it up before the upgrade (default SW1 performance), bought it / downloaded the upgrade, and have yet to boot it up. Excited to see it run at 60fps on my LG OLED tv.
Not sure if I should start a new play-through. I stopped after 30hrs on SWOLED and eager to get back at it!
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Physical Switch Release Has A Free Switch 2 Upgrade
Why a code in a box. At least the game key card can be resold or easily passed to a friend.
What a waste of plastic.
Re: US Retailers Are Playing With Fire With More Switch 2 Cancellations
I haven’t been paying attention closely enough, but I don’t believe Canadian retailers have cancelled pre-orders like these reports from the UK (GAME) or US.
My Best Buy Canada order shows it’s “in progress” for the past week or so. The page also indicates who will be the shipping provider. No charge on my CC yet.
We’ll find out soon enough…
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The stability was a lie
Re: PSA: Switch 2's Screen Comes With A Pre-Applied Film Layer, Don't Peel It Off
Good thing I didnt have to pay $15 CAD for this info…
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
I have excess vacation days. I should probably book off an extra long weekend. Thanks Nintendolife, for helping me with my life! XD
I’m optimistic it will be delivered by Friday June 6th and hopefully it, along side Mario Kart, will make for a good time.
Oddly enough, I just bought Skyrim on Switch since it was on sale. I would love to see it run at 60fps and load faster, and to the point, be pleasantly surprised by past games simply running better
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Governments around the world -> Take note from Nintendo. This is what the average constituent seeks in 2025. Stability.
Re: Anniversary: Perfect Dark, Another N64 Rare Classic, Turns 25
@Zufolobelisk
Goldeneye paved the way, so it’s not as discussed. However, back in the day, I recall all the hype on the school yard when Perfect Dark came out. Especially if you consider that The World Is Not Enough, the James Bond game after Goldeneye was just… OK.
I got an N64 fairly late but it was one of my first games. The scope of the game and benefits for the N64 expansion pack made it clear to us at the time it was a culmination of N64 games. I don’t think there is a game that matches it in scope and replay-ability.
It also has the laptop gun. A gun you can throw at the wall and turn into a sentry gun to grind up bots in multiplayer.
Re: Anniversary: Perfect Dark, Another N64 Rare Classic, Turns 25
I love, love, love Perfect Dark. It’s arguably my favourite N64 game, or tied for top 3.
It’s plays so well, it has more content than Goldeneye, it’s more refined, all the challenges, the co-op modes, and multiplayer modes with a large variety of bots types…. it’s just fantastic.
I was and remain so happy that they made Xbox 360 Arcade version at 1080p, 60fps, with modern controls and online multiplayer. In fact, Perfect Dark Zero is THE reason why I got a Xbox 360 at launch.
Thank you, Perfect Dark, for all the great memories!
Re: Here's A Look At The Size And Inside Of Switch 2 Game Cases
@Lizuka
A missed opportunity in my opinion, have one inside panel matte coral and the other matte turquoise, with the outside being a neutral colour.
I do believe the red accent is good on the exterior, especially in terms of simplicity for the average consumer. Blue = Playstation, Green = Xbox, Red = Nintendo. But I also agree, why eye bleeding red?
Re: Nintendo Apologises For "Error" With Mention Of Switch 2 VRR TV Support
At least the silver lining if it’s a hardware revision, it should only be a swap of the dock.
Even though I play mobile almost exclusively, this is still disappointing news.
Overpromised and under delivered. I sincerely hope they can provide some good updates out soon because this launch has been a very mixed bag.
From unrelenting leaks, lawyers scaling up their “defences”, new features advertised like 120hz / VRR, a solid launch lineup, an exclusive by FromSoft, a slightly higher than expected console price and confusing pricing, the rather honest experience of the game chat feature shown, and pre-orders getting paused right after the announcement, and VRR dock support disappearing from their websites…
Just typing some of those points is giving me a headache and I am sure I missed some key points
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021
@ZonaiResearcher
That’s a valid point. Ultimately we don’t know the context beyond the articles shared. It would be unprecedented, to my knowledge, that developers would have access to development kits 4 years in advance of a launch.
There could be a truth in between, where a Switch 2 was being readied for a much earlier release date. Like 2023.
If the rumours were true, for discussions sake, a Switch Pro with the T239, it wouldn’t take long for Nintendo to realize at that point a successor on future hardware for a launch in 2025-2027 would be significantly more expensive for more advanced hardware. As 5nm wafers from TSMC are significantly more expensive than wafers from Samsungs 8nm, let alone the march to 3nm next year. I also find it extremely difficult to believe that the Switch 2 as we know it today was the target for a Pro version in 2021/2022. Cross compatibility would be extremely difficult with the differences between memory and storage speeds.
I believe (no facts to back this) that prior to Switch OLED announcement, we had rumours mixed together for both the OLED and the successor. It’s quite possible that the Switch 2, rumoured as a Pro, was simply delayed due to the market conditions at the tail end of the pandemic.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021
If the console was a Pro, it wouldn’t have fast storage and additional memory.
Nintendo sourced this chip simply due to cost efficiencies and flexibility for mobile use.
If this GPU was included in a Switch Pro, you would not be able to play CP2077. The other Switch hardware would still bottleneck it.
Switch Pro rumours were simply misinformation, speculated based on limited info. Likely mixed with the development of the Switch OLED.
Re: Opinion: Nintendo's Forgotten The Game With The Most 'Switch 2 Edition' Potential
Agree 100% with this op-ed.
A lot of potential with Pikmin 4 on Switch 2.
Maybe we’ll see Pikmin 5 come out swinging but the opportunity for mouse controls and HDR sounds really enticing.
Ultimately, I think it will be Super Mario Maker 3 if and when it’s released that makes the mouse and mouse like features fundamental to the gameplay. I’m also looking forward to some weird instalments or twists on franchises. Wario Ware, a non-mainline Zelda…
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
@killercereal
It’s complicated because past context (physical game boxes typically contain a physical disk or cart) and the vendor / retailer is providing two different products that have no tangible difference.
Don’t make it personal. It’s objectively confusing.
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
When they started to remove manuals from the retail boxes, I thought we hit rock bottom. I was wrong.
I know most kids aren’t playing CIV but the idea of buying, or rather even just explaining to someone wanting to buy a Switch 2 game as a gift for someone else just got a lot more complicated.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch 2 Games
Switch 2 games for me this year:
Mario Kart World
Donkey Kong Bananza
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
Nice to have/ not holding my breath:
Hades 2
Hollow Knight Silksong
Wishful thinking and if the stars align:
Kirby Air Riders
Re: Former Rockstar Dev Throws Shade At Mario Kart World, Says New GTA Will Be Worth The Price
Imagine waiting 13 years to play the same game in the same location as a prequel from 23 years ago? See how easy it is to tear down other people’s work?
I think it takes a bit more… integrity to highlight and respect what others are doing in the industry to continue to drive it forward.
I’m really not a big GTA or Mario Kart fan, but I think both are doing unique things within their respective sandboxes. Mario Kart is clearly iterating on their formula, adding an open world and new mechanics. We don’t know enough about GTA VI and the moment to moment gameplay but the level of realism from rendering to animations and details in the game world will be unparalleled. It’s likely safe to say the world will be more dense than ever before. Will the gameplay innovate? Can I do things in GTA VI that simply was not possible in past games? Time will tell.
In the end, both games are really simply trying to push further at what they do best and it’s up to the consumer to deem what they value most when they spend their time and money on entertainment. No need for throwing shade in my honest opinion.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@LuigiBlood
Thats fair and thanks for sharing. I just have, unfortunately, flashbacks of Uno days on Xbox 360.
I suspect video chat only works with friendcodes.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
The worst of both worlds. Nothing prevents weird people from doing weird things but Nintendo will have it recorded on their data centre so they can sue you for violating their terms and conditions. I’m curious what measures they will take to ensure the webcam isn’t abused like in other console ecosystems.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
@Joekun
Beyond my comment above, I agree, and I am similar player. I play maybe 10-20hrs per month at best. I mainly discuss, read about games more than playing them these days.
Oblivion remastered and Blue Prince dragged me back into gaming early April but the past couple weeks I have not booted any games.
It comes in waves, based on my free time and weather… Nice sunny days, I won’t be gaming.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
I predominantly play on PC for over the past decade and Nintendo is my secondary source of gaming. Only during the 360 era did that console take the primary spot. Since then, I stick to PC where to the surprise of many, it’s actually cheaper (long term).
Game sales and a perpetual, digital library following me wherever I go with cloud saves since… Steam introduced them back in the late 2000’s was a life changer. I recently checked my cumulative spend on Steam and it’s around $2,000 USD for 15+ years of account history and 320+ titles.
I only jumped back into console gaming just before the pandemic when I picked up the Switch (used). Most of the games I have purchased used too via local classifieds. BotW, Odyssey, Smash… all used.
I’ll certainly stay with the Switch platform long term since the games on Nintendo consoles greatly appeal to me and PC handhelds seem too cumbersome and heavy to be viable for portable use. Which is how I predominantly play my Switch.
I also have a Series X but it’s essentially a device for improved backwards compatibility with my 360 library. It’s typically collecting dust…
All this to say, I don’t see my spending habits changing all that much. PC hardware is stagnating, meaning my hardware will stretch farther and I’ll pick up the big Nintendo games or few indies on the Switch 2 as I see fit.
Re: ICYMI: 12 Switch Games Will Receive Free Switch 2 Upgrades
@sixrings
I think at launch, it makes sense to your point and avoid. However, a free patch 3-6 months down the line would be nice considering it’s owned by 1/2 the Switch population!
Re: ICYMI: 12 Switch Games Will Receive Free Switch 2 Upgrades
@sixrings 100% Mario Maker with Switch support would be great. Maybe they’re cooking Mario Maker 3 that will support mouse but it would be a nice upgrade…
Re: ICYMI: 12 Switch Games Will Receive Free Switch 2 Upgrades
Bring mouse support to Super Mario Maker 2! Smash Ultimate should get a 4K / 60 or 1080p / 120hz mode.
Where are Metroid Prime, Dread upgrades?
Nothing for Super Mario Wonder? Pikmin 4 or the Pikmin ports?
Nothing… nothing at all for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Animal Crossing? Seems a bit silly to delay the roll out of upgrades for key games for the system.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Might Already Be Teasing More Switch 2 Games
Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell remakes would be a good fit… just sayin!
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@MrRom92
Agreed they should have communicated it earlier. Their communication in piece meal since the original teaser and April direct has been very confusing.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@OorWullie
Correct! If you want to continue to use your Switch 1, don’t use the system transfer to their data centre. Only system transfer once you have your Switch 2 and do so over local
network.
The data centre option is simply there to allow people to back up all their files and sell or give away their Switch 1 in advance of purchasing a Switch 2. Once you buy your Switch 2, you can download the system transfer info from their data centre.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Woah, you can upload all your system transfer data to one of their servers in advance. That’s pretty neat and will surely help those who need to sell their Switch 1 to fund their Switch 2 purchase.
This is why we had 8 years of stabilization. To prepare for this moment!
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
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Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
@Jester676
A simplified setup for owners of both systems? There are over 150 million Switch owners out there. I’m sure a sizeable portion would appreciate having a dock support both systems.
Yes, Nintendo confirmed it’s not compatible… but when you break it down, there really is no technical reason why you couldn’t have your Switch 1 output to your TV on a Switch 2 dock.
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
@Jester676 I’m not sure why you’re bringing up 4K. The Switch doesn’t have the hardware to support it. Further, HDMI and USB-C are backwards compatible…
A Switch 1 in a Switch 2 dock should behave exactly like a Switch 1 in a Switch 1 dock.
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
@Repete Exactly. The dock is just a slab of plastic with a male USB-C port, a small circuit board with a converter to display out (HDMI), USBs, and the ethernet port. If anyone is unsure, just google “Switch dock teardown”.
There really isn’t a technical reason why the Switch 2 dock and power supply couldn’t support Switch 1. The other way around? Of course it wouldn’t make sense. Switch 1 power supply isn’t sufficient to power Switch 2 and there is no fan in the Switch 1 dock. So it would throttle and also be power chocked.
I wasn’t expecting the Switch 2 dock to support Switch 1, it is Nintendo after. It’s just a missed opportunity. Nintendo being Nintendo if you will…
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
Makes sense for the average consumer to avoid confusion, but I like others here are more of a core audience and I am surprised less people care about this
It just would have been practical to let the OG Switch plug into one universal dock for less cluttered setups for households with both Switch 1 and 2 units. I’ve seen a lot of posts from users here saying they will keep their Switch 1 units too. So why indifferent?
A backwards compatible SW2 dock, supporting SW1 hardware, seems like the smarter play. I presume the new, larger console size was a key factor to avoid manufacturing a backwards compatible dock. Still, they’ve solved these problems before. A simple bump or notch on the Switch 2 console and a narrower dock could have allowed backwards compatibility. No different than how they’ve handled Gameboy, Color, Advance, DS, 3DS, Switch 1 and 2 cartridges.
A missed opportunity in my opinion.
Re: Nintendo Today Video Showcases The New Switch 2 Pro Controller
Glad the original pro controller is compatible because this is a hard skip for me.
Re: Nintendo Of America President On Timing Of Switch 2's Release Date
I always disliked when the high profile games started to launch from end of August / early September as a kid. I mean, it’s “back to school” time… the free time starts ticking and before you know it, you’re back in the routine. That said, I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors during the summer. Child to adult. Especially in Canada where half of the year had questionable weather. Everything is healthy in moderation and I hope kiddos this year have a good summer!
One of the few games I remember launching just before summer in high school was Mario Strikers on Wii. This was a great game to hang out and play with friends during the summer. Especially on those hot 30C+ days. Head to the basement and play some multiplayer into the evening.
Mario Kart World will be THE game for so many hang outs, sleep overs, and birthday parties for so many kids this summer! I hope they enjoy and are able to get their hands on a Switch 2
On the main topic, I don’t believe these comments in full to be honest.
Everyone and their aunt knows GTA VI is coming this fall. So they [Nintendo] need to be hyper aware that October onward has huge risk. All other major publicly traded companies also want their big titles out before March so their FY results look good. If their FY end March 31.
The April to August window (Q1 to Q2) has always been hit or miss but I strongly believe Nintendo saw this as an opportunity. Having a new console going into summer game fest, the new E3, will be unprecedented and should make the announcements this year all the more exciting. Nintendo may leave some breathing room and go full board with more first and third party announcements in their September direct. The only thing that will change when and what they announce will be when GTA VI trailer #2 drops.
In summary, it’s strategic AF
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
Trade in? Never!
Sell via local classifieds? Very likely.
A) I want to first ensure all my games work properly and can be transferred from Switch to Switch 2. If there are any weird issues with some of my favourite games, I won’t sell.
B) Trade in, while convenient, is always poor value since the retailer needs their margin to sell your console to someone else.
I’d rather sell my Switch directly to someone, either who doesn’t have the means to buy a new console or any other person interested in offering a fair price, like $200 for a used OLED Switch.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
@BoomingEchoes
Honestly, that was my plan since I knew the majority opt for online for convenience. I just had a morning full of meetings and knew I wouldn’t be able to visit a store unless it was after work. I’m glad brick and mortars are providing a lot of opportunities here
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
Yes! Best Buy Canada. Mario Kart Bundle. Took about 2-3 hrs (passive). In and out of queues from their website but was successful with their app. Full story below…
Attempt #1 9:05 am EST - I had an early call at work. I forgot that the launch started. I loaded up the website on my second screen. Thrown into the queue just to enter to home page. Let it sit . At approx. 10:30 am I made it past the queue to the home page. Now time to find the product, but I couldn’t add it to cart (blank webpage without any product info). Refreshed periodically, sweating on every refresh I’d be thrown back into the queue. No luck. White page. So I ended up closing it around 11am EST and called it a day.
Attempt #2 11:30 am EST - Informed my colleagues I lost my chance. I launched the website to take a screenshot of the issues and… no queue!?…. I was able to add it to my cart without issue. I was shocked!! However, I got put in a queue to go from cart to purchase page. Queue was crawling… knew I’d run into the same issue (blank website).
Attempt #3 11:45 am EST, tried via the best buy app, item was in cart from attempt 2, “short” wait in queue of 20mns… secured Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle. Yahoo! Confirmation email came about 9 hours later.
I wasn’t keen on buying it at launch but I want it for Metroid Prime 4 and eventually DK Bananza… I just know with high demand gaming electronics like graphics cards since the pandemic, it’s usually launch or wait 3-6 months to avoid scalpers. Mix this is a new Nintendo console and kids will want it for winter holidays… I figured either commit for June or wait until 2026. So I took the chance.
I haven’t played Mario Kart since 7 (3DS), I skipped 8 / 8 Deluxe. I don’t think it will be the game to sink my teeth into since I am a single player type gamer, but knowing Mario Kart is $110 + tax in Canada!!! I figured it’d be wise to grab the bundle to have at least ONE new game would be nice.
I’ve seen Gamestop and other local businesses I follow on social media, like Microplay provide updates that they’re pacing out some pre-orders. A friend of mine also preordered one from Amazon on Friday (1 day after) and everyone else I knew who wanted one, secured a preorder.
So don’t give up hope! Don’t let the scalpers win and keep your eyes peeled
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Set To Be Officially Announced Tomorrow
I love Oblivion! I was there at launch in 2006 and it was my first western RPG. I played the heck out of it, beating most of the guilds, the arena, the main quest, various side quests, some of the DLC, and of course the main expansion, Shivering Isles.
Nothing tops the Dark Brotherhood guild. I loved getting lost in the world with that melodic soundtrack and the sound of turning, thick pages of parchment as you read through the menus and books scattered throughout the world.
I’m a bit skeptical about the remaster since the original game mechanics don’t age well compared to the contemporaries of today. However, if they change too much and it’s more remake than remaster, it won’t have the same appeal.
Watching this one closely!
Re: "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
Super Bowser World. Make it happen, Bowser
Re: The Switch 2 Won't Have Achievements Or eShop Music
Sigh… 20 years ago we got Achievements with Xbox 360. Please, Nintendo! It’s a fun, social feature that requires the bare minimum of effort. Sort it out!
Re: "Nothing's Perfect" - TOTK Might Still Struggle On Switch 2, If You're Building Crazy Mechs
Set expectations.... GOOD. Their 30fps already feels quite good (triple buffer or whatever DF mentioned) compared to other 30fps games but I cannot wait to play these games at 60fps and no I will not emulate it on my PC.
I also have Links Awakening on standby. I couldnt enjoy that game on original Switch. It's performance was too wonky and Ill take whatever I can get... XD
Re: Nintendo Outlines Switch Online's Updated Tiers Including Switch 2 Exclusives
How much do you want to wager that NSO will increase in price before end of year?
I could easily see the base and expansion go up by $10…
Might sub when Switch 2 launches
Re: Yep, Metroid Prime 4's Box Art For Switch 2 Is... Corrupted
Knowing my luck is terrible with launch days, Ill grab this on Switch and upgrade if/when I get a Switch 2.
Hopefully they clean up the boxes on Switch 2 and that's just a placeholder... because it looks like corporate trash with all the legal text.
Re: Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
I was gung-ho on holding off from Switch 2 launch version because of the lack of OLED. The direct, and following subsequent hands on and articles, changes my tune.
It's clear it's a mini-led or some other high performing LCD. VRR and 120hz is fantastic. HDR is a perk. As long as HDR 600+, then at least we have something of value. If its HDR 400... I hope I can toggle it off.
Re: Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
100% should be included with EVERY console, regardless if its a Switch 2 standalone or Switch 2 Mario kart bundle.
This is fun for about 5-10mns when you first unbox it and then you never touch it again if you have a new game to play. If I was a kid and I received a Switch 2 without any retail games, Im sure id spend hours messing around until I could buy a game.
Re: Nintendo Direct April 2025: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect On Switch 2
Cherish the moment all, new Nintendo hardware launches are always memorable. Get ready for the hype to skyrocket over the next couple months.
I for one cannot wait to see the next 3D mario game.
Re: Nintendo Direct April 2025: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect On Switch 2
Love the countdown! LETS GOO!!!
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2.0 Update
A shame that for a collection of this magnitude they’d try to port a HD collection from 360 / PS3 era. These games deserved to be remastered in new engines.