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@SoIDecidedTo That happens if you open the app with the GameCube controller connected.

@speed_loafer Ah, thanks. So it's an NSO thing rather than a game specific bug, most likely. I'll be sticking to save states from now on.

Slightly off topic but has any else had issues with Wind Waker not saving properly? It's happened to me twice now and it's really frustrating. Fortunately, I'm using a mix of in game saves and save states, but it would be nice if it just worked as intended.

Mario Kart World (still not impressed by the gameplay but hoping it'll eventually 'click' ), Fast Fusion, and Wind Waker. Of course, Splatoon 3 and F-Zero 99 will also make an appearance.

Transformations can be turned of in the settings.

@drypaphmrbro They sure are.

One of my most anticipated Switch 2 games. Fortunately, I've been so busy with MKW, Fast Fusion, and the GameCube games, I haven't managed to pick this up yet. Seems I'll be waiting to see if the necessary patches arrive in due course.

This new first-person review setup really lends itself well to PJ's writing style. 🙂

So the Switch 2 era marks the beginning of first-person reviews?

I was debating whether to pick this one up, as a gamer of a certain age who fondly remembers playing this in the arcades. Between Mario Kart World and Fast Fusion though, I think I'll likely pick it up further down the road.

I posted this earlier on another thread, but I might be more useful here:

I was getting annoyed with not being able to invert the camera in Wind Waker on the GameCube controller until I went into the button remapping options and realised to can remap pan left and pan right separately, so I just swapped them around. It makes moving around feel so much more natural now.

@lyle_catcliffe Found this on the Bluesky post, and I just tested it:

"Hold the left analog stick in any direction (any controller) right after you launch the GameCube app from the HOME menu to see what you want "

Slightly off-topic but hopefully useful to someone; I was getting annoyed with not being able to invert the camera in Wind Waker on the GameCube controller until I went into the button remapping options and realised to can remap pan left and pan right separately, so I just swapped them around. It makes moving around feel so much more natural now.

@Cakefish The first game I booted up on my Switch 2 was Splatoon 3 and the changes were immediately noticeable, which is strange as I've never had any issues with it on Switch 1 bar the couple of seconds of slowdown that occur when first entering the lobby. Everything just feels so smooth now. 🙂

It's very pretty and the attention to detail is incredibly impressive, but the gameplay is lacking. Free roam is quite nice for kicking back for a bit and taking in the sights, though quite boring. I downloaded Fast Fusion and I'm having much more fun with that. I really hope I'm missing something with Mario Kart World, but so far it's been fairly underwhelming.

I'm not buying that damn camera under any circumstances.

The NSO version feels great! I'm so happy I can finally retired my trusty Wavebird now. I've been more excited about the controller today than the Switch 2. 😅

"No GameCube for you"

@rjejr Drag x Drive isn't a launch title, which I was very surprised about.

Mine'll be here tomorrow with the GC controller. Mario Kart World will be downloading in the background while I fire up F-Zero GX and Soul Calibre 2. Fast Fusion and Hitman will be purchased before the weekend too.

For free!? Holy crow, these guys are incredible. Talk about about a comeback story.

This isn't a game that interests me in the slightest, I'm just here to say this site needs more Kate Gray reviews and articles!

It'd be nice to know what is meant by 'improve gameplay on Switch 2'.

@BrintaPap That's good to know, thanks! I'll still need to switch over to my Pro Controller for games like Splatoon, but at least I've got more options for waking the system up now. 🙂

I've opted for the GameCube controller over the Pro Controller 2 for now. I figured I'd likely be spending more time on the GameCube games in the short-term, what with the lack of first-party titles right now. Also, my Pro Controller 1 is still in perfect working order.

The annoyance is obviously not being able to wake the damn system up with it, but I'll just have to keep the Joy Cons nearby for now.

Good to see IGN asking the real questions. Investigative journalism at its finest.

Well, this'll be interesting. The comment section that is.

Bro went to the same academy of presenting that Reggie did. 😅

Ah... Iwata-san. I wish he could have seen Switch's success.

@Metazoxan I actually completely agree with you. I should have perhaps added a wink emoji at the end of my comment, as I've never really believed that Nintendo have intentionally made anything scarce for the sake of selling more.

It just doesn't make great business sense in the grand scheme of things.

Anything with Lizardcube's name on it is an insta-purchase.

Nintendo once again proving itself to be the master of 'scarcity sells'.

This feels like common practice, especially in the states. Over speculate on their allocations in the hope that the stock arrives by launch day. I feel bad for everyone who's been affected by this corporate BS.

(Also, appreciate the Seinfeld reference)

The word 'new' in the title is used a bit loosely, no? 😅

For me, it'll be the GameCube games, Mario Kart, Fast Fusion, and Hitman.

@Superick I picked up Wii Play as it came bundled with a Wii Remote (at least in Europe). I imagine that was a huge selling point for many.

As much as I'm reluctant to pay for this, I'm going to want to test out the mouse controls with something, so this is likely going to be it. Forgive me, Lord.

I usually love golf games, but this one looks pretty lame.

Still no option to hide the HUD though? No very OLED friendly is it?

Excellent write up! I was never really into online gaming for the same reasons. In fact, I was diehard single-player guy for the longest time... Until Splatoon arrived on Wii U. I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, but now it's probably my most played series ever after Mario and Zelda. Splatoon 3 has the most hours in total on my Switch too. Can't wait for Splatoon 4.

"Just like me". Me too, brother. Me too...

What an absolute mess this whole situation is. I'm not touching these damn Game Key Cards with a barge pole.

This article has made me really want to play through The Dragon's Trap again. Xenoblade Chronicles X says 'no' though.

Mucky buggers followed by a Sid James-style cackle

Dude needs to get back to selling ice cream because he sucks at selling Borderlands 4.

Masafumi Takada, you say? I'm in.

None of them really interest me. But... If I was to ever pick up RAIDOU, it would definitely be for Switch 1 to avoid the Game Key card nonsense.

"Do women know about shrinkage?"

Nah, the unluckiest gaming moment of the year took place five mins ago, when I put a rival in second place within the very last second of Mute City IV. 😅

The ice cream parlour explains a lot actually.

I've not pre-ordered as there's nothing I'm excited about in the launch line up, but I'm currently living in Spain and pre-orders have been available since day one. I get the feeling they'll be available on the shelves on launch day too. I'm guessing the Spanish aren't too big on Nintendo.

I think the issue with DK Bananza is that it looks like a tech demo with very little substance (at least so far). I hope it surprises us, but I think it's going to be the Luigi's Mansion of this console launch. Don't get me wrong, I like Luigi's Mansion, but it was a glorified tech demo.

The rumours from a few years back now said that Prime 1 was getting the remaster treatment, whereas 2 and 3 would be straight ports, a la Pikmin 1 + 2. If that's the case, I can see Echos becoming just an NSO release now.

This article would have been a prime opportunity to post Ant's collection of F-Zero X releases again.

"When the Deluxe version of Xenoblade Chronicles X launched"

I nearly had a heart attack thinking I'd missed out on a Deluxe Edition of XCX.

Back on topic though, I've been using my Switch 1 as much as I always have done, but then again, I'm not picking up a Switch 2 for a good while.