Preordered digitally on Switch and got the English Asian version on lock from Play-Asia. I'll be so glad when Switch games stop releasing and it's only Switch 2. I'm so close to finishing my physical Switch collection so I can hang up the hat and go 100% digital.
But Stories is also great! I'd say start with MH Stories 2 but the unlocked framerate on Switch causes some stuttering in certain areas. It's by no means unplayable. And it's not sub-30fps dips so much as it's fluctuations dipping below 60fps, and again the issue is only really bothersome in one or two specific areas. But if you have a modchipped Switch OLED like I do you can overclock to iron the framerate out (I don't pirate- I strictly use it to undervolt and overclock and display the docked image in handheld mode so I'm always guaranteed 720p locked with 30fps or 60fps locked). Or you can just play it on Switch 2 which will lock framerate to 60fps automatically without any update (same thing my chipped Switch OLED does- more power = automatically fixing framerate and dynamic resolution dips).
MH Stories 1 looks and runs flawlessly but it's not as good as the 2nd. Still, it is good. Maybe play that one now and jump to Stories 2 when NSW2 releases. The games are so incredibly charming and endearing. The monsters are phenomenal. It's a bonus that I sunk 600 hrs into MH3U on Wii U, 400 hrs into MH4U on 3DS, 400 hrs into MH Generations on 3DS, 600 hrs into MHGU on Switch, 400 hrs into MH World on PS4, and 800 hrs into MH Rise on Switch. I know all the monsters so getting to see them in a new artstyle and use them for turn based battles is an incredible payoff.
There's physical release for MH Stories 2, and a physical release for MH Stories 1 that's a combo pack including a download code for MH Stories 2 as a bonus. Just fyi.
@CJD87 By far this is the best MH-genre game that's not actually Monster Hunter. It puts Freedom Wars, Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, God Eater, etc to shame.
My one issue is I don't like the monster designs. But that aside, it's really good. Like, impressively so.
BTW Wilds kinda sucks imo. I could give a 9 paragraph rant about it but I'll spare you. It also runs horribly on my Steamdeck OLED.
Greatsword was BOSS in Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak, wasn't it?!! That counter still gives me goosebumps 😍 Also, Bow. That weapon with gyro aiming in Rise using an armor set maxing out all bow skills... muah! I've never been a ranged user but bow in Rise is some of the best fun I've ever had.
PART 3 So much of the tedium has been removed from the series nowadays that it's a lot easier than it used to be. There are countless materials like plants you pick when out on quests and ore you mine, bugs you capture and fish you reel in... and you combine them to make all sorts of various things like potions (used to be green herbs + blue mushrooms but now it's just green herbs, and Rise now offers auto-crafting where you can toggle on things you want the game to automatically craft for you when you have the ingredients, so for potions it'll automatically convert green herbs into potions for you), mega-potions (potion + honey), shock traps, pitfall traps, tranquilizer bombs, flash bombs, small and large barrel bombs, immunizer, antidotes, herbal medicine, etc.
If you can find a friend who is already into the series and is willing to play with you and show you the ropes to help get you into the series you will have the best time of your life. And it makes such a huge difference when you have a friend who can help walk you through understanding parts of the game that you otherwise would have had to Google or learn from trial and error. There are a lot of people here on the forums who I'm sure would be happy to hunt with you by slapping on some low rank armor (so they don't kill the monster in 3 minutes for you lol).
PART 2 Weapons feeling "slow and clunky" is one of the most common complaints you'll hear. Because when you don't know what you're doing and you're just mashing buttons with no particular order the attacks are slow and clunky. But when you know the right sequence of attacks to use to chain them together in combos and then Loop the combos together combat is fast and fluid. It's so incredibly rewarding because when you do make a mistake you're penalized by an animation pause before you can attempt the next attack. The game is all about managing animation frames. It's not Devil May Cry. When you swing your sword there will be a wind up. So you must anticipate your opening and predict where the monster will be by the time your sword actually swings to land the hit properly.
Granted, there are 14 weapons and each plays so differently it's like experiencing 14 different games. Many people will switch weapons and replay the entire game because it genuinely feels that different of an experience. Newbies shouldn't use weapons like Great Sword because it's the slowest weapon in the game, which means you really need to know the monsters like the back of your hand in order to predict openings to land attacks. Ranged weapons also aren't good for beginners. But Dual Blades, the fastest weapon which DOES make it feel like DMC, I think those should also be avoided by beginners because they develop bad habits for the player.
You really need to learn how to manage animation frames so I think a good weapon for beginners is something like the Long Sword, the Hunting Horn (for Rise specifically- it's way faster in this game) or Sword and Shield. The most complicated are Switch Axe, Charge Blade and Insect Glaive. The first two morph between a sword and a giant axe or an axe into a larger sword, while the glaive pogo stick jumps you into the air and you send out this kinsect bug by shooting it at the monster and depending where it hits it brings back different colored buffs. The idea is to get all three Buffs going at the same time which then expands your move set and makes combos infinite and twice as fast. It's super fun to play but definitely not newcomer friendly.
Longsword was the weapon I used to learn the game with and I still recommend it. But the game starts you out with one of each of the 14 weapons so you can go to the training area, and then go to your equipment box in that training area to swap out your main weapon, then practice with each one until you find one you gel with. I have a tradition of learning a new weapon each time a new game releases in the series. Once you've found the weapon you want to main, it's best to go on YouTube and watch a GaijinHunter tutorial for that weapon. That way you learn everything it can do and the right sequence of attacks for the best combo and just how to use the weapon properly.
@JohnnyMind
My reply is too long, so I'm breaking it up into 3 separate posts.
PART 1
This is the best MH-genre game that's not actually Monster Hunter itself. I'm not a fan of the monster designs, but aside from that, it absolutely rips.
I highly recommend Monster Hunter Rise though. Back in early 2013 I had just bought a Wii U and a copy of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. I had played it for an hour and then set it aside. Didn't really grab me. But my diehard Xbox fanboy co-worker kept telling me how bad he wanted to play Monster Hunter. He went out and purchased a Wii U with MH3U just to play that game. Everyday he would say man, I just wanna play some more Monster Hunter. I said hey, I'll play with you if you show me the ropes. That night we hunted together and it was the most thrilling excitement I'd ever experienced in a video game. 50 minute timer on standard hunts. We fought that monster so viciously! I cut off it's tail- it ran and fled into the water- we pursued it and fought it underwater. Then back onto land. Finally the signs of fatigue set in meaning it's close to death. It starts limping out of the area- we give chase and let everything out- we fought like our lives depended on it! And just when we thought we had it... Quest Failed. Time up. You have to understand that back then multiplayer hunts had a scalar that multiplied the difficulty by increasing the HP of the monster regardless of whether you had two people playing or four people playing so because it was just us two and it was my first time hunting a monster it took way longer than it normally would.
But I was hooked.
Every night we get off work and I would go home and hop online to play with him. And every time he would meet me in the lobby he'd be wearing a brand new armor set that just looked amazing. I'd be like dude, I want one too! So he'd help me hunt Great Jaggi to make me a set. The next day I'd be feeling all snazzy in my new armor, but he'd be wearing Qurupeco armor! I'd be like dude, where'd you get that?! "Oh ya know. After we quit playing last night I did a few hunts on my own." I'd say come on- I want one too! So he'd help me farm Qurupeco to make an armor set.
Next day I'm feeling like a fashion afficionado, join the lobby and he's decked out in Rathian armor... dude! I need me some of that! And thus the gameplay loop had sucked me in... hard.
I remember hunting Qurupeco and the giant bird makes this weird mating call. Next thing we know this giant drooling Tyrannasaurus Rex looking monster comes charging into the area wrecking everything in it's path. My friend is like, "Dude... RUN!!!" Ain't gotta tell me twice! I high tailed my little hiney out of there as fast as my legs could carry me! It was exhilarating!
Words cannot properly convey the sheer intensity of fun this franchise offers. It is currently my favorite video game franchise of all time. Even more than Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, Metroid, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Doom, Sniper Elite, Trials Rising, you name it. And to think I used to be just like you. It seemed to be a game that just wasn't my thing. The key is learning how to play the game properly. Once you know what you're doing it is the most fun you will ever experience with this medium. The challenge is overcoming that hurdle and admittedly, the games aren't very good at explaining everything and because they are so incredibly complex many players get confused and frustrated and just give up.
@GrailUK I agree they should disclose that info, but to be fair they all do get disclosed before release so in the end it's not like we're unable to know before we buy. But I disagree that it's disgusting behavior for reasons stated in my reply to someone else below. I think they should consider putting their games on cart for a $10 premium though. Then they could justify the price by saying look, it's a $70 game but if you want it on a high speed 1,200 MB/s 64GB cart, it's $79.99.
@Cikajovazmaj There's really nothing Nintendo can do. All of their own games come fully on cart but what third parties do is not in their control. We have to realize that we can't have our cake and eat it too. Nintendo is the only company who developed high speed media for games to play off that external medium and not require a mandatory installation. Thats not cheap. Especially when you're talking about a portable console where it has to be tiny. Each cartridge is like little mini-SSD (better even- the carts have read speeds twice that of Sata Solid State Drives). That has to be incredibly expensive. Just look at the price of microSD Express cards. 256GB for $60. So about $15 for 64GB of storage.
Then, factor in the larger size of 3rd party games, almost all of which would require a 64GB cart, and you end up where we are now. You simply can't have lightning fast external storage that's double the speed of Sata SSDs, with games largely requiring 64GB carts, and expect companies to foot that bill. We're honestly pretty lucky that even Nintendo is doing it. The fact some 3rd party games are also on cart is a miracle.
@The-Chosen-one no crossplay?
There's no point. The game is practically dead on other platforms. Plus this version increases players from 3 to 4. I'm not sure other versions ever did that. Maybe they did, but if not that would make them incompatible for sure.
Either way, the playerbase is going to essentially be all on Switch 2.
Inflation is real. 23% since the launch of PS5/XS. On that basis alone, $500 consoles from late 2020 should now be $615. And "wages not keeping up" doesn't change that fact. Yes, it's unfortunate wages aren't keeping up, but that doesn't negate the reality that inflation exists whether you like it or not, whether your wages have kept up or not.
Tariffs are also real. 145% rate has been levied against China in an effort to decrease dependence on a foreign communist regime. Which in theory is good. But what's not good is the price that must be paid for it.
Now. If the president does what's right and gives the revenue back to US citizens (enough revenue has already been generated to issue $50 checks to all 350 million citizens- by year's end it could be $500-1,000) it will more than offset any increased costs. However, if the president does not do what is right and does not funnel that tariff revenue back to citizens, we'll all be paying the price (literally).
Nintendo is the only one with the foresight to move some production to Vietnam beforehand, which can be used exclusively to supply the US. Yes, they're also affected by tariffs but not to the same extent. At worst, 32% (it was previously 46% but I think it was lowered to 32%, the 10% pause aside) of a $400 cost would be about $130. If they increase the price of the console to $529.99 and break even rather than turn a profit, we're looking at a $530 Switch.
But PS/Xbox are screwed. Their manufacturing is all in China. Which means even if a $500 PS5/XSX costs them $400 to make, the tariff alone would be $600. Meaning they'd have to raise prices to $1,000 just to break even. Meaning that $600 XSX isn't going to be enough to cut it. Not nearly enough.
And I just don't see how PS/Xbox competes under those circumstances. Their only hope is to lobby for an exemption.
That blaster game was seriously dope. Most fun I ever had in VR, and I've owned not one but two headsets (which have been collecting dust for over half a decade).
I gave my Dragon Quest limited edition v2 Switch to a co-worker whose Switch was stolen. My Zelda TotK Switch OLED was stolen along with my Splatoon 3 Switch OLED. I still have my day 1 launch Switch, Monster Hunter Rise v2 Switch and my new Switch OLED which has been hard modded for overclocking.
I won't get rid of my hard modded OLED or my MH Rise Switch. But I suppose I might sell my v1 Switch. Then again it's only $100. Better off keeping it connected in my mom's living room. She watches her church friend's daughter sometimes and that girl goes ham on Animal Crossing. I wouldnt want to take that from her.
It's everything gamers have been demanding for the last 4 years and then some. Remember the Switch Pro hysteria? The demand for a more powerful Switch has only grown more intense with each passing year.
Many doubted the system would even be able to match Xbox One performance. Games besides indies hitting 4k wasn't even really considered a possibility. Many doubted the system would even have 4k capabilities. And 120fps? Nobody brought that up because it seemed outrageous. A 1080p 120fps HDR screen with VRR? Ha! Not even Steamdeck has even ONE of those features- the notion Switch 2 would have all of them would have been the laughing stock of the internet.
And yet, demand was overwhelming even then. So of course when the system is revealed and people learn it DOES offer 4k and even at launch has a number of 4k 60fps titles including Yakuza 0 Director's Cut and Fast Fusion, it DOES offer 120fps with numerous launch titles hitting that target, it DOES have a 1080p screen, it DOES have HDR, and VRR, and DLSS. It comes strong with a gang of 3rd party support like Street Fighter 6 and Cyberpunk, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Elden Ring and an exclusive FromSoftware title... when this happens it's only natural that hype levels soar beyond the stratosphere.
Virtually every complaint has been addressed. Joycon drift? Analogs have been redesigned ground up and are also now near frictionless, impressing most who have gone hands on. Pro Controller d-pad misregistering? Fixed. No audio jack? Fixed. No rear grip buttons? Fixed (even with the charge grip). No voice chat? Fixed. Laggy eShop? Fixed. Switch game performance issues? Fixed.
And that makes no mention of features and improvements. Backward compatibility, gameshare, mouse mode integration, magnetic joycon attachments, high speed data transfer (for internal storage, for physical game cartriges and external storage via microSD express), etc.
It's the most bad$$$ gaming device I've ever seen. And if I'm feeling that way, it's fair to assume I'm not the only one.
@mr12calvin There's 512GB and 1TB microSD Express cards also. I own a 1TB Lexar mSDex with 900 MB/s read speeds and 600 MB/s write speeds. I got it for $173. Price then went to $187 (still a discount from the $199 MSRP). It's temporarily out of stock on Amazon but comes back in stock every week or so.
Gamestop also has 512GB and 1TB mSDex cards which are 800 MB/s. Those are in stock right now. $190 for the 1TB.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a Nintendo console exclusive launch title, and the full game is on cart, and it also works in the OG Switch if inserted by playing the NSW1 version of the game, and it includes mouse integration, and it looks absolutely incredible.
Rune Factory is seriously dope, but the last one (Rune Factory 5) was such a technical disaster I didn't even bother playing it. This new one is in a whole other league.
And Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion was my #1 game of the show when the Direct aired.
Secured the bag multiple times over with not one but three separate preorders, just in case.
BestBuy
Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle
Target
Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle
Pro Controller
Camera
AC Adapter
Cyberpunk 2077 (I'm all digital but will take advantage of the cartridge slot by keeping this game inserted to save 56GB)
Got the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle from Target, BestBuy and Walmart.
Also have the joycon 2, charge grip, pro controller and camera on lock from Amazon UK. Importing those since listings for the joycon 2 and charge grip aren't available to preorder in the US.
I'm all digital now anyways so no difference to me. Code stored on a plastic cartridge or code stored on a plastic microSD. Don't really see a difference personally. Except buying digital comes with a 20+ year warranty to re-download if I lose that physical medium storing the data.
@Ralizah
Cyberpunk 2077
Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
Daemon x Machina
These 3rd party games are on cart in the west as I understand it.
I suspect Limited Run Games will partner with some publishers like Sega to release on cart versions of Sonic Generations, Raidou and Yakuza 0
@Ryu_Niiyama My thoughts exactly. Mouse mode is proving to be extremely popular with developers. And not in a gimmicky way either. We're seeing genuine improvements to the gameplay experience in almost every single Switch 2 title.
I even saw that in Tomogachi Plaza, you use gyro to aim with the joycon, but hold the mouse sensor side upwards, then use your other hand to "swipe" across it toward the TV screen, throwing ninja stars (while aiming with gyro still). Basically like that NintendoLand game on Wii U (Or was it WarioWare? Can't remember, but I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about). That's an incredibly innovative use I never would have thought of.
I saw mini games in Bravely Default that uses the mouse, gameplay in Delta rune with dualmice in combination with the gyroscope, then theres the obvious advantage of mouse aiming in Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy and Metroid Prime, point and click assist in games like No Sleep For Kaname Date and Nobanuga's Ambition, better sim management in Rune Factory, all sorts of games in Welcome Tour and Mario Party...
It would be easier to list the games not utilizing mouse mode tbh. As if gyro aiming and the hybrid value proposition wasn't enough reason to buy 3rd party games on Switch 2 already, mouse integration seals the deal.
The thing I love about F-Zero is the tight controls, and how holding the shoulder buttons allows for sharp turning not otherwise possible. I love the FAST series but do wish it had tighter controls with shoulder buttons for sharper turning. Seems every futuristic racer that's not F-Zero makes your vehicle skid when turning sharp which doesn't feel rewarding. Nailing the timing on the shoulder buttons and pulling off a quick turn does.
I have a Deck OLED limited edition and I'm glad I bought it. But I do play my hard modded Switch OLED overclocking games while outputting the docked image in handheld mode, locking resolution to 720p and overriding in-game framerate caps to hit 60fps in many titles (at the very least locking 30fps).
And with the Mobapad M6 HD joycon (think Hori Split Pad Pro but with actual HD rumble, wireless with system wake, gyro, mechanical buttons, HALL Effect analogs, rear grip buttons and 17 hr battery life) it feels just as comfortable as Steamdeck.
Of course, once Switch 2 releases that'll become my primary console moving forward. But I'll also pick up a Steamdeck 2 if they ever release one.
@BrokenCiv On social media it's chock to the hilt with "why would anyone buy Switch 2 when THIS exists" posts, which almost always include a picture of the Steamdeck.
I'm a day one Deck owner and a day one Deck OLED limited edition owner, upgraded with a 2TB NVMe. But even I know Deck fanboys are insufferable. Idk if it's insecurity or just immaturity, but many of them are on a crusade against Switch 2 atm.
Itll come to Switch 2 later. Microsoft are likely already swamped porting other games over. DOOM The Dark Ages, Starfield, Call of Duty, etc.
But when it does come I bet it'll have gyro aiming like Skyrim, mouse support and maybe even some crossover content. Would make a good November release like Skyrim was for Switch.
@Stwert On the subject of DLSS, I absolutely love it. Ever since I got a PC with Nvidia RX2080 ti I've enabled DLSS for every game that supports it. It's so good. You practically need a side by side with magnifying glass to tell the difference. I'm hoping every game uses it to maximize potential performance and battery life.
It's not unreasonable to be upset at the pricing of Mario Kart World.
At the same time, it is what it is. Bitching about it endlessly on forums won't magically change the MSRP. Voicing discontent and then moving on is perfectly reasonable. Harping on and on about it, harassing anyone planning to buy the game, is not.
I think its a bit high but, I can't change it, so why waste my breath. And I'm certainly not going to get emotional about something so trivial as an extra $10 for a single video game, regardless of how I feel about it. I can either buy it and enjoy a fantastic game, or skip it and miss out.
And if I skip it, I'll have avoided spending an extra $10... yippee! Imagine the fun I could have with that $10! I can totally score a Frappuccino and biscotti at Starbucks! A few minutes later, that $10 will be nothing more than an empty cup and crumbs on a napkin. I suppose I'll just stare at a blank screen for the next few months and imagine playing Mario Kart World. And any time I get bummed, I'll wipe my tears by dwelling on that sweet, sweet memory of drinking a Frappacino 😀
@Ryu_Niiyama I want the amiibo but with the Switch 2 expenses Idk if I can afford this also. I may just grab the Street Fighter 6 amiibo since those will likely be hard to find later on. But there's just too many Zelda amiibo at this point. Even for me.
@rjejr Ya, they started in 2015 at $13, then increased to $16. Then the Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo were $20. Amazing how price is now $30
And those 1/7 scale figures available from sites like Amiami- those are $200 nowadays! Used to be $100 or even less. The new Lucina 1/7 scale figure is $202 + shipping ($240 total via Air Mail). It's crazy.
Youre basically getting half as many amiibos for your money now. $90 for 3 Street Fighter 6 amiibo. Back in the day you could get x6 amiibos for that price.
Oh, it'll happen eventually. It's their only other big game with massive sales potential. Switch 2 would give it one final run to ratchet up another million sales.
But for now, let's dig into Cyberpunk 2077
@OorWullie So would I.
Beat the game swapping between Switch and PC via cross save but I'd be all over a Switch 2 version.
@Indielink Intergrade was not made available on PS4, similar to the Cyberpunk expansion. Unless that's changed recently but as I recall it was PS5 exclusive (and then brought to PC).
@larryisaman I can already play them portably and for much cheaper too
I also have a Steamdeck and can say games aren't necessarily cheaper. Cyberpunk + expansion is $90 on Steam, for example (recently was 8% off for $83). So even full MSRP day one on Switch 2 will be cheaper.
Generally speaking it is a bit cheaper on Steam long term but not as much as some make it seem. It's actually often times more expensive in my experience, unless you wait for the big Christmas sale each year and just load up then.
I respect Shuhei Yoshida but I disagree. Nintendo have always stuck with a working concept when they have one. SNES was an improved NES. N64 was an improved SNES. GameCube was an improved N64. Gameboy Color was an improved Gameboy. Gameboy Advance was an improved Gameboy Color. 3DS was an improved DS. And Switch 2 is an improved Switch.
Their identity is not defined by throwing away the most popular concept in the history of gaming in favor of throwing new darts at the board. Their identity is defined by innovations like the mouse mode. Like Gameshare working online. Like magnetic joycon. Their identity is defined by their IP and games released. Like Metroid Prime 4. Like Mario Kart World. Like Donkey Kong Bonanza.
I get what he's saying to an extent, but he knows as well as anyone Nintendo Switch 2 is the peoples' choice. It's what the people want. Switch 2 is exactly what the entire gaming community wanted, in fact. And while his statement was in good faith, I've seen it used by ideologues as a rather pathetic attempt to marginalize the impact Switch 2 is going to have.
@dew12333 the mouse thing is just copying what a PC offers
And the DS lower screen was just a screen- copying what phones had. And 3DS just had 3D- copying what 3DTVs had. Etc.
Innovation is not the same as invention. Innovation is taking existing concepts and inventions and finding new and unique ways of implementing them.
So while "mouse existed on PC" the fact no console in the last 40 years thought to make the included controller also function as a mouse (often implementing clumsy alternatives like dual TouchPads on Steamdeck or the mousepad on Dualshock 4) speaks to how truly gamechanging this innovation has the potential to be
"News: $20 expansion will cost you $20 if you don't own it" is what you consider "very newsworthy"?
The game was never advertised as a complete edition. The box clearly states what's included (base game + upgrade) and the Nintendo Direct plainly articulated what was on offer.
This is about as newsworthy as saying Tears of the Kingdom isn't bundled in as a combo pack.
I don't mean to offend the author here, but I find it unfortunate how complete non-stories get a headline on every single site nowadays, because if others are running an article, so must EVERYONE else, regardless of whether its actually newsworthy.
As for the hardware, I'd argue the tech itself eliminates sticker shock. It's even reported Switch 2 will be selling at a loss if they don't raise prices.
As for the games, there definitely is sticker shock for Mario Kart World. And I agree with him that the games' quality mitigates it. But also the fact it's just one game thus far, and there's a bundle where the price effectively drops $30.
Having (roughly) Steamdeck/PS4 power in a Nintendo handheld gets us to that point of vastly diminishing returns, where the perceived gap with current gen power consoles becomes fairly negligible.
Being able to run Metroid Prime 4 in 1080p handheld or 120fps with mouse mode... it's a dream come true!
This is an example of people latching onto every little thing to rile others up. Be it for attention, clicks and views, or a fanboy attempt to slander the system any way possible.
This is the LEAST offensive comment I've ever read. It's disgraceful how far some are reaching with this.
Don Mattrick caught flack because of his smug arrogance and condescending tone. This? This is just saying hey, we understand times are tough and some may not be able to swing it. So we're providing multiple other options at $350, $300 and $200 to accommodate consumers who are more price sensitive.
And theyre absolutely correct. That's a smart move. Keep Switch on the market as a lower priced alternative because some consumers may not be well suited to the $450 price bracket.
Criticizing a game costing $80? Absolutely justified. Criticizing Switch 2 Welcome Tour not being a pack-in? Also justified. But people are swan diving off the deep end to make controversy over the most benign statements or revelations.
I think some are just desperate to see Switch 2 fail and are doing everything they can to persuade others to not buy. "See! They're greedy! You should boycott! See! They're just like Xbox One- you should be so outraged! The extent some are going to in order to foment outrage is beyond anything I've seen before.
I won't defend $80 games. I won't defend an interactive manual being charged for either. Because those are legitimate criticisms. But this? This is ridiculous.
And it's not gonna work. It's just keeping Switch 2 in the spotlight and increasing publicity. Which is good for Nintendo. But somewhat aggravating for people like me who would like to go online to discuss all the other exciting aspects of the system and games but just sees headlines stirring up discontent day after day. YouTubers with 5 videos in a row with some lame criticism or rage bait title.
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Re: SEGA Announces English Voiceover Cast For Yakuza 0: Director's Cut
This makes such a huge difference. I appreciate the fact they added English voice acting and actually hired quality VAs.
Re: Video: Here's Another Look At Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Ahead Of Its Switch 2 Release
My most hype new game announced at the Direct.
Alongside Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Marvelous is in Chef Boyardee mode this year.
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
I thought this was already established when they said look forward to more news on the FFVII Remake project for Switch 2.
They were never just going to port the 1st one and not all 3.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch Estimated File Size Revealed
Preordered digitally on Switch and got the English Asian version on lock from Play-Asia. I'll be so glad when Switch games stop releasing and it's only Switch 2. I'm so close to finishing my physical Switch collection so I can hang up the hat and go 100% digital.
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
@JohnnyMind
Ah, gotcha. That's a shame.
But Stories is also great! I'd say start with MH Stories 2 but the unlocked framerate on Switch causes some stuttering in certain areas. It's by no means unplayable. And it's not sub-30fps dips so much as it's fluctuations dipping below 60fps, and again the issue is only really bothersome in one or two specific areas. But if you have a modchipped Switch OLED like I do you can overclock to iron the framerate out (I don't pirate- I strictly use it to undervolt and overclock and display the docked image in handheld mode so I'm always guaranteed 720p locked with 30fps or 60fps locked). Or you can just play it on Switch 2 which will lock framerate to 60fps automatically without any update (same thing my chipped Switch OLED does- more power = automatically fixing framerate and dynamic resolution dips).
MH Stories 1 looks and runs flawlessly but it's not as good as the 2nd. Still, it is good. Maybe play that one now and jump to Stories 2 when NSW2 releases. The games are so incredibly charming and endearing. The monsters are phenomenal. It's a bonus that I sunk 600 hrs into MH3U on Wii U, 400 hrs into MH4U on 3DS, 400 hrs into MH Generations on 3DS, 600 hrs into MHGU on Switch, 400 hrs into MH World on PS4, and 800 hrs into MH Rise on Switch. I know all the monsters so getting to see them in a new artstyle and use them for turn based battles is an incredible payoff.
There's physical release for MH Stories 2, and a physical release for MH Stories 1 that's a combo pack including a download code for MH Stories 2 as a bonus. Just fyi.
@CJD87
By far this is the best MH-genre game that's not actually Monster Hunter. It puts Freedom Wars, Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, God Eater, etc to shame.
My one issue is I don't like the monster designs. But that aside, it's really good. Like, impressively so.
BTW Wilds kinda sucks imo. I could give a 9 paragraph rant about it but I'll spare you. It also runs horribly on my Steamdeck OLED.
Greatsword was BOSS in Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak, wasn't it?!! That counter still gives me goosebumps 😍 Also, Bow. That weapon with gyro aiming in Rise using an armor set maxing out all bow skills... muah! I've never been a ranged user but bow in Rise is some of the best fun I've ever had.
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
@JohnnyMind
PART 3
So much of the tedium has been removed from the series nowadays that it's a lot easier than it used to be. There are countless materials like plants you pick when out on quests and ore you mine, bugs you capture and fish you reel in... and you combine them to make all sorts of various things like potions (used to be green herbs + blue mushrooms but now it's just green herbs, and Rise now offers auto-crafting where you can toggle on things you want the game to automatically craft for you when you have the ingredients, so for potions it'll automatically convert green herbs into potions for you), mega-potions (potion + honey), shock traps, pitfall traps, tranquilizer bombs, flash bombs, small and large barrel bombs, immunizer, antidotes, herbal medicine, etc.
If you can find a friend who is already into the series and is willing to play with you and show you the ropes to help get you into the series you will have the best time of your life. And it makes such a huge difference when you have a friend who can help walk you through understanding parts of the game that you otherwise would have had to Google or learn from trial and error. There are a lot of people here on the forums who I'm sure would be happy to hunt with you by slapping on some low rank armor (so they don't kill the monster in 3 minutes for you lol).
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
@JohnnyMind
PART 2
Weapons feeling "slow and clunky" is one of the most common complaints you'll hear. Because when you don't know what you're doing and you're just mashing buttons with no particular order the attacks are slow and clunky. But when you know the right sequence of attacks to use to chain them together in combos and then Loop the combos together combat is fast and fluid. It's so incredibly rewarding because when you do make a mistake you're penalized by an animation pause before you can attempt the next attack. The game is all about managing animation frames. It's not Devil May Cry. When you swing your sword there will be a wind up. So you must anticipate your opening and predict where the monster will be by the time your sword actually swings to land the hit properly.
Granted, there are 14 weapons and each plays so differently it's like experiencing 14 different games. Many people will switch weapons and replay the entire game because it genuinely feels that different of an experience. Newbies shouldn't use weapons like Great Sword because it's the slowest weapon in the game, which means you really need to know the monsters like the back of your hand in order to predict openings to land attacks. Ranged weapons also aren't good for beginners. But Dual Blades, the fastest weapon which DOES make it feel like DMC, I think those should also be avoided by beginners because they develop bad habits for the player.
You really need to learn how to manage animation frames so I think a good weapon for beginners is something like the Long Sword, the Hunting Horn (for Rise specifically- it's way faster in this game) or Sword and Shield. The most complicated are Switch Axe, Charge Blade and Insect Glaive. The first two morph between a sword and a giant axe or an axe into a larger sword, while the glaive pogo stick jumps you into the air and you send out this kinsect bug by shooting it at the monster and depending where it hits it brings back different colored buffs. The idea is to get all three Buffs going at the same time which then expands your move set and makes combos infinite and twice as fast. It's super fun to play but definitely not newcomer friendly.
Longsword was the weapon I used to learn the game with and I still recommend it. But the game starts you out with one of each of the 14 weapons so you can go to the training area, and then go to your equipment box in that training area to swap out your main weapon, then practice with each one until you find one you gel with. I have a tradition of learning a new weapon each time a new game releases in the series. Once you've found the weapon you want to main, it's best to go on YouTube and watch a GaijinHunter tutorial for that weapon. That way you learn everything it can do and the right sequence of attacks for the best combo and just how to use the weapon properly.
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
@JohnnyMind
My reply is too long, so I'm breaking it up into 3 separate posts.
PART 1
This is the best MH-genre game that's not actually Monster Hunter itself. I'm not a fan of the monster designs, but aside from that, it absolutely rips.
I highly recommend Monster Hunter Rise though. Back in early 2013 I had just bought a Wii U and a copy of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. I had played it for an hour and then set it aside. Didn't really grab me. But my diehard Xbox fanboy co-worker kept telling me how bad he wanted to play Monster Hunter. He went out and purchased a Wii U with MH3U just to play that game. Everyday he would say man, I just wanna play some more Monster Hunter. I said hey, I'll play with you if you show me the ropes. That night we hunted together and it was the most thrilling excitement I'd ever experienced in a video game. 50 minute timer on standard hunts. We fought that monster so viciously! I cut off it's tail- it ran and fled into the water- we pursued it and fought it underwater. Then back onto land. Finally the signs of fatigue set in meaning it's close to death. It starts limping out of the area- we give chase and let everything out- we fought like our lives depended on it! And just when we thought we had it... Quest Failed. Time up. You have to understand that back then multiplayer hunts had a scalar that multiplied the difficulty by increasing the HP of the monster regardless of whether you had two people playing or four people playing so because it was just us two and it was my first time hunting a monster it took way longer than it normally would.
But I was hooked.
Every night we get off work and I would go home and hop online to play with him. And every time he would meet me in the lobby he'd be wearing a brand new armor set that just looked amazing. I'd be like dude, I want one too! So he'd help me hunt Great Jaggi to make me a set. The next day I'd be feeling all snazzy in my new armor, but he'd be wearing Qurupeco armor! I'd be like dude, where'd you get that?! "Oh ya know. After we quit playing last night I did a few hunts on my own." I'd say come on- I want one too! So he'd help me farm Qurupeco to make an armor set.
Next day I'm feeling like a fashion afficionado, join the lobby and he's decked out in Rathian armor... dude! I need me some of that! And thus the gameplay loop had sucked me in... hard.
I remember hunting Qurupeco and the giant bird makes this weird mating call. Next thing we know this giant drooling Tyrannasaurus Rex looking monster comes charging into the area wrecking everything in it's path. My friend is like, "Dude... RUN!!!" Ain't gotta tell me twice! I high tailed my little hiney out of there as fast as my legs could carry me! It was exhilarating!
Words cannot properly convey the sheer intensity of fun this franchise offers. It is currently my favorite video game franchise of all time. Even more than Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, Metroid, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Doom, Sniper Elite, Trials Rising, you name it. And to think I used to be just like you. It seemed to be a game that just wasn't my thing. The key is learning how to play the game properly. Once you know what you're doing it is the most fun you will ever experience with this medium. The challenge is overcoming that hurdle and admittedly, the games aren't very good at explaining everything and because they are so incredibly complex many players get confused and frustrated and just give up.
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
@GrailUK
I agree they should disclose that info, but to be fair they all do get disclosed before release so in the end it's not like we're unable to know before we buy. But I disagree that it's disgusting behavior for reasons stated in my reply to someone else below. I think they should consider putting their games on cart for a $10 premium though. Then they could justify the price by saying look, it's a $70 game but if you want it on a high speed 1,200 MB/s 64GB cart, it's $79.99.
@Cikajovazmaj
There's really nothing Nintendo can do. All of their own games come fully on cart but what third parties do is not in their control. We have to realize that we can't have our cake and eat it too. Nintendo is the only company who developed high speed media for games to play off that external medium and not require a mandatory installation. Thats not cheap. Especially when you're talking about a portable console where it has to be tiny. Each cartridge is like little mini-SSD (better even- the carts have read speeds twice that of Sata Solid State Drives). That has to be incredibly expensive. Just look at the price of microSD Express cards. 256GB for $60. So about $15 for 64GB of storage.
Then, factor in the larger size of 3rd party games, almost all of which would require a 64GB cart, and you end up where we are now. You simply can't have lightning fast external storage that's double the speed of Sata SSDs, with games largely requiring 64GB carts, and expect companies to foot that bill. We're honestly pretty lucky that even Nintendo is doing it. The fact some 3rd party games are also on cart is a miracle.
@The-Chosen-one
no crossplay?
There's no point. The game is practically dead on other platforms. Plus this version increases players from 3 to 4. I'm not sure other versions ever did that. Maybe they did, but if not that would make them incompatible for sure.
Either way, the playerbase is going to essentially be all on Switch 2.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Accessories, And Games Worldwide
Inflation is real. 23% since the launch of PS5/XS. On that basis alone, $500 consoles from late 2020 should now be $615. And "wages not keeping up" doesn't change that fact. Yes, it's unfortunate wages aren't keeping up, but that doesn't negate the reality that inflation exists whether you like it or not, whether your wages have kept up or not.
Tariffs are also real. 145% rate has been levied against China in an effort to decrease dependence on a foreign communist regime. Which in theory is good. But what's not good is the price that must be paid for it.
Now. If the president does what's right and gives the revenue back to US citizens (enough revenue has already been generated to issue $50 checks to all 350 million citizens- by year's end it could be $500-1,000) it will more than offset any increased costs. However, if the president does not do what is right and does not funnel that tariff revenue back to citizens, we'll all be paying the price (literally).
Nintendo is the only one with the foresight to move some production to Vietnam beforehand, which can be used exclusively to supply the US. Yes, they're also affected by tariffs but not to the same extent. At worst, 32% (it was previously 46% but I think it was lowered to 32%, the 10% pause aside) of a $400 cost would be about $130. If they increase the price of the console to $529.99 and break even rather than turn a profit, we're looking at a $530 Switch.
But PS/Xbox are screwed. Their manufacturing is all in China. Which means even if a $500 PS5/XSX costs them $400 to make, the tariff alone would be $600. Meaning they'd have to raise prices to $1,000 just to break even. Meaning that $600 XSX isn't going to be enough to cut it. Not nearly enough.
And I just don't see how PS/Xbox competes under those circumstances. Their only hope is to lobby for an exemption.
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Pro Controller
Joycon 2
Charge Grip
Camera
2x 1TB microSD Express
Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Genki case + Magnetic portable battery
Re: Opinion: Switch's Secret Best Couch Multiplayer Game Won't Be Playable On Switch 2
That blaster game was seriously dope. Most fun I ever had in VR, and I've owned not one but two headsets (which have been collecting dust for over half a decade).
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
I gave my Dragon Quest limited edition v2 Switch to a co-worker whose Switch was stolen. My Zelda TotK Switch OLED was stolen along with my Splatoon 3 Switch OLED. I still have my day 1 launch Switch, Monster Hunter Rise v2 Switch and my new Switch OLED which has been hard modded for overclocking.
I won't get rid of my hard modded OLED or my MH Rise Switch. But I suppose I might sell my v1 Switch. Then again it's only $100. Better off keeping it connected in my mom's living room. She watches her church friend's daughter sometimes and that girl goes ham on Animal Crossing. I wouldnt want to take that from her.
Re: Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Launch Numbers For Switch 2
It was always going to be a smash success.
It's everything gamers have been demanding for the last 4 years and then some. Remember the Switch Pro hysteria? The demand for a more powerful Switch has only grown more intense with each passing year.
Many doubted the system would even be able to match Xbox One performance. Games besides indies hitting 4k wasn't even really considered a possibility. Many doubted the system would even have 4k capabilities. And 120fps? Nobody brought that up because it seemed outrageous. A 1080p 120fps HDR screen with VRR? Ha! Not even Steamdeck has even ONE of those features- the notion Switch 2 would have all of them would have been the laughing stock of the internet.
And yet, demand was overwhelming even then. So of course when the system is revealed and people learn it DOES offer 4k and even at launch has a number of 4k 60fps titles including Yakuza 0 Director's Cut and Fast Fusion, it DOES offer 120fps with numerous launch titles hitting that target, it DOES have a 1080p screen, it DOES have HDR, and VRR, and DLSS. It comes strong with a gang of 3rd party support like Street Fighter 6 and Cyberpunk, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Elden Ring and an exclusive FromSoftware title... when this happens it's only natural that hype levels soar beyond the stratosphere.
Virtually every complaint has been addressed. Joycon drift? Analogs have been redesigned ground up and are also now near frictionless, impressing most who have gone hands on. Pro Controller d-pad misregistering? Fixed. No audio jack? Fixed. No rear grip buttons? Fixed (even with the charge grip). No voice chat? Fixed. Laggy eShop? Fixed. Switch game performance issues? Fixed.
And that makes no mention of features and improvements. Backward compatibility, gameshare, mouse mode integration, magnetic joycon attachments, high speed data transfer (for internal storage, for physical game cartriges and external storage via microSD express), etc.
It's the most bad$$$ gaming device I've ever seen. And if I'm feeling that way, it's fair to assume I'm not the only one.
Re: Hitman's Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer Shows Off Mario-Inspired Outfits And Goodies
@mr12calvin
There's 512GB and 1TB microSD Express cards also. I own a 1TB Lexar mSDex with 900 MB/s read speeds and 600 MB/s write speeds. I got it for $173. Price then went to $187 (still a discount from the $199 MSRP). It's temporarily out of stock on Amazon but comes back in stock every week or so.
Gamestop also has 512GB and 1TB mSDex cards which are 800 MB/s. Those are in stock right now. $190 for the 1TB.
Re: Marvelous USA Confirms Its Switch 2 Physical Releases Will Contain The "Full Game"
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a Nintendo console exclusive launch title, and the full game is on cart, and it also works in the OG Switch if inserted by playing the NSW1 version of the game, and it includes mouse integration, and it looks absolutely incredible.
Rune Factory is seriously dope, but the last one (Rune Factory 5) was such a technical disaster I didn't even bother playing it. This new one is in a whole other league.
And Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion was my #1 game of the show when the Direct aired.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
Secured the bag multiple times over with not one but three separate preorders, just in case.
BestBuy
Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle
Target
Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle
Pro Controller
Camera
AC Adapter
Cyberpunk 2077 (I'm all digital but will take advantage of the cartridge slot by keeping this game inserted to save 56GB)
Walmart
Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle
Re: Madden NFL 26 Confirmed For Switch 2, But College Football Isn't In The Starting Lineup
I'm not a big fan of sports sims- I like arcady sports titles. But having Madden is a huge W as football is incredibly popular in the US.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Street Fighter 6 amiibo
The cards seem like the way to go tbh
That's really cool they're releasing cards for Street Fighter 6.
Re: Switch 2: All New Accessories
Got the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle from Target, BestBuy and Walmart.
Also have the joycon 2, charge grip, pro controller and camera on lock from Amazon UK. Importing those since listings for the joycon 2 and charge grip aren't available to preorder in the US.
Re: Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Make It Easy For Physical Collectors In Japan
I'm all digital now anyways so no difference to me. Code stored on a plastic cartridge or code stored on a plastic microSD. Don't really see a difference personally. Except buying digital comes with a 20+ year warranty to re-download if I lose that physical medium storing the data.
@Ralizah
These 3rd party games are on cart in the west as I understand it.
I suspect Limited Run Games will partner with some publishers like Sega to release on cart versions of Sonic Generations, Raidou and Yakuza 0
Re: New 'AI: The Somnium Files' Is Latest Switch 2 Game To Include Mouse Mode Support
@Ryu_Niiyama
My thoughts exactly. Mouse mode is proving to be extremely popular with developers. And not in a gimmicky way either. We're seeing genuine improvements to the gameplay experience in almost every single Switch 2 title.
I even saw that in Tomogachi Plaza, you use gyro to aim with the joycon, but hold the mouse sensor side upwards, then use your other hand to "swipe" across it toward the TV screen, throwing ninja stars (while aiming with gyro still). Basically like that NintendoLand game on Wii U (Or was it WarioWare? Can't remember, but I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about). That's an incredibly innovative use I never would have thought of.
I saw mini games in Bravely Default that uses the mouse, gameplay in Delta rune with dualmice in combination with the gyroscope, then theres the obvious advantage of mouse aiming in Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy and Metroid Prime, point and click assist in games like No Sleep For Kaname Date and Nobanuga's Ambition, better sim management in Rune Factory, all sorts of games in Welcome Tour and Mario Party...
It would be easier to list the games not utilizing mouse mode tbh. As if gyro aiming and the hybrid value proposition wasn't enough reason to buy 3rd party games on Switch 2 already, mouse integration seals the deal.
Re: Exclusive: Shin'en Talks 'Fast Fusion' On Switch 2, Reveals First-Look Trailer
The thing I love about F-Zero is the tight controls, and how holding the shoulder buttons allows for sharp turning not otherwise possible. I love the FAST series but do wish it had tighter controls with shoulder buttons for sharper turning. Seems every futuristic racer that's not F-Zero makes your vehicle skid when turning sharp which doesn't feel rewarding. Nailing the timing on the shoulder buttons and pulling off a quick turn does.
All that said this will be day one.
Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
I have a Deck OLED limited edition and I'm glad I bought it. But I do play my hard modded Switch OLED overclocking games while outputting the docked image in handheld mode, locking resolution to 720p and overriding in-game framerate caps to hit 60fps in many titles (at the very least locking 30fps).
And with the Mobapad M6 HD joycon (think Hori Split Pad Pro but with actual HD rumble, wireless with system wake, gyro, mechanical buttons, HALL Effect analogs, rear grip buttons and 17 hr battery life) it feels just as comfortable as Steamdeck.
Of course, once Switch 2 releases that'll become my primary console moving forward. But I'll also pick up a Steamdeck 2 if they ever release one.
@BrokenCiv
On social media it's chock to the hilt with "why would anyone buy Switch 2 when THIS exists" posts, which almost always include a picture of the Steamdeck.
I'm a day one Deck owner and a day one Deck OLED limited edition owner, upgraded with a 2TB NVMe. But even I know Deck fanboys are insufferable. Idk if it's insecurity or just immaturity, but many of them are on a crusade against Switch 2 atm.
Re: Feature: The Switch 2 Sticks Might Not Be Hall Effect, But They Feel Fantastic
I bet they're using that patented technology with liquid inside. That would explain why it feels frictionless.
@Olliemar28
If you were able to reliably play SF6 with the d-pad then I'd say we're golden.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (GBA) - The Series' Second Western Release Still Hits Hard
@bixente
Still here lol! Was just reading my 2015 comment. Like wow. I joined this site at age 29 and am now 41. Where has the time gone...
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
Itll come to Switch 2 later. Microsoft are likely already swamped porting other games over. DOOM The Dark Ages, Starfield, Call of Duty, etc.
But when it does come I bet it'll have gyro aiming like Skyrim, mouse support and maybe even some crossover content. Would make a good November release like Skyrim was for Switch.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed As The First Switch 2 Title To Use Nvidia's DLSS Upscaling
@Stwert
On the subject of DLSS, I absolutely love it. Ever since I got a PC with Nvidia RX2080 ti I've enabled DLSS for every game that supports it. It's so good. You practically need a side by side with magnifying glass to tell the difference. I'm hoping every game uses it to maximize potential performance and battery life.
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Price Drops, Remake Replacements, Pokémon Acquisitions - Nintendo Life Letters
It's not unreasonable to be upset at the pricing of Mario Kart World.
At the same time, it is what it is. Bitching about it endlessly on forums won't magically change the MSRP. Voicing discontent and then moving on is perfectly reasonable. Harping on and on about it, harassing anyone planning to buy the game, is not.
I think its a bit high but, I can't change it, so why waste my breath. And I'm certainly not going to get emotional about something so trivial as an extra $10 for a single video game, regardless of how I feel about it. I can either buy it and enjoy a fantastic game, or skip it and miss out.
And if I skip it, I'll have avoided spending an extra $10... yippee! Imagine the fun I could have with that $10! I can totally score a Frappuccino and biscotti at Starbucks! A few minutes later, that $10 will be nothing more than an empty cup and crumbs on a napkin. I suppose I'll just stare at a blank screen for the next few months and imagine playing Mario Kart World. And any time I get bummed, I'll wipe my tears by dwelling on that sweet, sweet memory of drinking a Frappacino 😀
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed As The First Switch 2 Title To Use Nvidia's DLSS Upscaling
And observe how amazing Cyberpunk 2077 looks in handheld mode on Switch 2. A far cry from Wolfenstein 2 on the Switch.
https://youtu.be/4Exx79Ikf6c?si=YtP8Jkmz6I4WSSY8
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
@Ryu_Niiyama
I want the amiibo but with the Switch 2 expenses Idk if I can afford this also. I may just grab the Street Fighter 6 amiibo since those will likely be hard to find later on. But there's just too many Zelda amiibo at this point. Even for me.
Re: Opinion: It's Time To Get Rid Of Fall Damage
I think it should depend on the game.
But I'd be lying if I said I didn't agree with you on how amazing it feels to leap off a mountain in Xenoblade X. You're not wrong about that.
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
@rjejr
Ya, they started in 2015 at $13, then increased to $16. Then the Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo were $20. Amazing how price is now $30
And those 1/7 scale figures available from sites like Amiami- those are $200 nowadays! Used to be $100 or even less. The new Lucina 1/7 scale figure is $202 + shipping ($240 total via Air Mail). It's crazy.
Youre basically getting half as many amiibos for your money now. $90 for 3 Street Fighter 6 amiibo. Back in the day you could get x6 amiibos for that price.
Re: Uh Oh, It Looks Like Select Switch 2 Games Won't Support Cloud Saves
I could see TotK due to the Zelda Notes. Maybe players could abuse saving items and reloading. Maybe it could be exploited for hacking.
But the other games I'm sure will have cloud saves.
Re: Gallery: Fresh Mario Kart World Screenshots Give Us Our Closest Look Yet At The New Racers
Now THIS is a roster I can get behind!
Re: Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2
It's LG C4 not LG C44 btw
Re: CD Projekt Red Coy On Witcher 3 Upgrade For Switch 2
Oh, it'll happen eventually. It's their only other big game with massive sales potential. Switch 2 would give it one final run to ratchet up another million sales.
But for now, let's dig into Cyberpunk 2077
@OorWullie
So would I.
Beat the game swapping between Switch and PC via cross save but I'd be all over a Switch 2 version.
Re: Video: Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At F-Zero GX For Switch Online
The Return of the King
Re: Feature: "It's Huge For Us" - Devs Talk Switch 2 Reactions, Dev-Kit Disparity, Future Plans
Interesting stuff.
@Indielink
Intergrade was not made available on PS4, similar to the Cyberpunk expansion. Unless that's changed recently but as I recall it was PS5 exclusive (and then brought to PC).
@larryisaman
I can already play them portably and for much cheaper too
I also have a Steamdeck and can say games aren't necessarily cheaper. Cyberpunk + expansion is $90 on Steam, for example (recently was 8% off for $83). So even full MSRP day one on Switch 2 will be cheaper.
Generally speaking it is a bit cheaper on Steam long term but not as much as some make it seem. It's actually often times more expensive in my experience, unless you wait for the big Christmas sale each year and just load up then.
Re: Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Says Nintendo Is "Losing Their Identity" With Switch 2
I respect Shuhei Yoshida but I disagree. Nintendo have always stuck with a working concept when they have one. SNES was an improved NES. N64 was an improved SNES. GameCube was an improved N64. Gameboy Color was an improved Gameboy. Gameboy Advance was an improved Gameboy Color. 3DS was an improved DS. And Switch 2 is an improved Switch.
Their identity is not defined by throwing away the most popular concept in the history of gaming in favor of throwing new darts at the board. Their identity is defined by innovations like the mouse mode. Like Gameshare working online. Like magnetic joycon. Their identity is defined by their IP and games released. Like Metroid Prime 4. Like Mario Kart World. Like Donkey Kong Bonanza.
I get what he's saying to an extent, but he knows as well as anyone Nintendo Switch 2 is the peoples' choice. It's what the people want. Switch 2 is exactly what the entire gaming community wanted, in fact. And while his statement was in good faith, I've seen it used by ideologues as a rather pathetic attempt to marginalize the impact Switch 2 is going to have.
@dew12333
the mouse thing is just copying what a PC offers
And the DS lower screen was just a screen- copying what phones had. And 3DS just had 3D- copying what 3DTVs had. Etc.
Innovation is not the same as invention. Innovation is taking existing concepts and inventions and finding new and unique ways of implementing them.
So while "mouse existed on PC" the fact no console in the last 40 years thought to make the included controller also function as a mouse (often implementing clumsy alternatives like dual TouchPads on Steamdeck or the mousepad on Dualshock 4) speaks to how truly gamechanging this innovation has the potential to be
Re: PS5 Digital Edition Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In UK & Europe
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Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of 'Drag x Drive' For Switch 2 Are In
It does give a tech demo vibe.
Nonetheless, watching treehouse footage changed my opinion from "eh" to "I may grab this actually".
Re: Talking Point: How Does Switch 2's Launch Price Compare To Past Nintendo Systems?
@darkswabber
That's like saying "but it's not fair!"
Inflation is a fact. Whether you want to recognize its effects or not.
Re: Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
@Scarmucci
"News: $20 expansion will cost you $20 if you don't own it" is what you consider "very newsworthy"?
The game was never advertised as a complete edition. The box clearly states what's included (base game + upgrade) and the Nintendo Direct plainly articulated what was on offer.
This is about as newsworthy as saying Tears of the Kingdom isn't bundled in as a combo pack.
Re: Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 Edition Won't Include The DLC, Nintendo Confirms
I don't mean to offend the author here, but I find it unfortunate how complete non-stories get a headline on every single site nowadays, because if others are running an article, so must EVERYONE else, regardless of whether its actually newsworthy.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Comments On Switch 2's "Hefty" Price Hikes
As for the hardware, I'd argue the tech itself eliminates sticker shock. It's even reported Switch 2 will be selling at a loss if they don't raise prices.
As for the games, there definitely is sticker shock for Mario Kart World. And I agree with him that the games' quality mitigates it. But also the fact it's just one game thus far, and there's a bundle where the price effectively drops $30.
Re: Opinion: The Switch 2 Is A Powerhouse For The Price
Ya it's phenomenal.
Having (roughly) Steamdeck/PS4 power in a Nintendo handheld gets us to that point of vastly diminishing returns, where the perceived gap with current gen power consoles becomes fairly negligible.
Being able to run Metroid Prime 4 in 1080p handheld or 120fps with mouse mode... it's a dream come true!
Re: Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
Wow. Of 636 votes thus far, only 36 aren't interested in Switch 2.
Even for a Nintendo fan site that's an absurdly high ratio (94.3%) of people who plan to buy Switch 2
Re: Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining
I believe it.
Just based on what I saw they look like those generational masterpieces we talk about for the next 10 years.
Re: Some Fans Are Drawing Unfavourable Comparisons Between Switch 2 And Xbox One
This is an example of people latching onto every little thing to rile others up. Be it for attention, clicks and views, or a fanboy attempt to slander the system any way possible.
This is the LEAST offensive comment I've ever read. It's disgraceful how far some are reaching with this.
Don Mattrick caught flack because of his smug arrogance and condescending tone. This? This is just saying hey, we understand times are tough and some may not be able to swing it. So we're providing multiple other options at $350, $300 and $200 to accommodate consumers who are more price sensitive.
And theyre absolutely correct. That's a smart move. Keep Switch on the market as a lower priced alternative because some consumers may not be well suited to the $450 price bracket.
Criticizing a game costing $80? Absolutely justified. Criticizing Switch 2 Welcome Tour not being a pack-in? Also justified. But people are swan diving off the deep end to make controversy over the most benign statements or revelations.
I think some are just desperate to see Switch 2 fail and are doing everything they can to persuade others to not buy. "See! They're greedy! You should boycott! See! They're just like Xbox One- you should be so outraged! The extent some are going to in order to foment outrage is beyond anything I've seen before.
I won't defend $80 games. I won't defend an interactive manual being charged for either. Because those are legitimate criticisms. But this? This is ridiculous.
And it's not gonna work. It's just keeping Switch 2 in the spotlight and increasing publicity. Which is good for Nintendo. But somewhat aggravating for people like me who would like to go online to discuss all the other exciting aspects of the system and games but just sees headlines stirring up discontent day after day. YouTubers with 5 videos in a row with some lame criticism or rage bait title.