GRID seems to be a good fit for the Switch when it comes to a simcade racer. It could never really do true racing sims due to the lack of analog triggers, but they can work if you keep the traction and braking assists on. I felt like this game was under-appreciated as a simcade racer this gen and it's nice to see it getting some attention again. Might have to pick this up just to have it as a handheld racer.
@ArcadeSixties I don't see how excepting to get what you paid for is "child-like behavior." If anything being okay with companies not including a complete product is a sign of low/juvenile standards. Demanding a complete product is how responsible adults approach their purchases.
@Athropos If it's not related to the file size then there is no good reason to not include it as storage limits is literally the only good excuse they could possibly have, anything else is just a lame excuse.
@Nep-Nep-Freak Nintendo can be odd about this sort of stuff. I remember Mario Golf going from 2.0 to 3.0 to 4.0 while other games go from 1.0.1 to 1.0.1.10 to 1.0.1.20
@Jeronan Nah, I think they had talented people working on their games, and clearly released this port as just a cash grab knowing it wasn't up to acceptable standards.
Just yet another reason not to buy this game or anything Ubisoft puts out anymore. They are in a disastrous state for a reason and it's because their leadership is inept and quality control barely exists.
@Insert_Username For me I think we simply spend enough time being constantly connected to everyone as it is, and I enjoy having gaming as a solo activity to get away from it all.
Never saw the appeal of this style of arcade controller. I get how it can be more efficient, but having the arcade feel of an arcade stick was the entire appeal for me. For something like this I would rather just use a good d-pad controller and call it a day.
@Lizuka The fact that people are getting all defensive with "lets see you do better" shows off how this franchise has apparently fallen. Nintendo first party and Metroid should be a gold standard in gaming, an example of AAA studio quality at it's finest. "Lets see you do better" should never even be a notion, it's like telling people to make better classical music than a renown symphony orchestra, that should be the highest professional standard, not something to suggest random people should match if they're disappointed.
Now this is the version I was waiting for! I was always happy with the One X enhanced Xbox version but having it portable and running in 60fps? Yes please!
@KayFiOS Lets face it, if this game wasn't published by Nintendo hardly anyone would have bought it and it would have been quickly ignored or forgotten.
Didn't see the appeal of this at all, the forced motion control gimmick feels like it's so wii era, not at all what I am looking for on my Switch 2. Just give me games I can comfortably play handheld.
I have come to like these CRT filters for old games because they really need it to look the way they were intended to look, especially on big modern displays.
@Dragxdrive That sounds more like what I did with my old Switch Lite. I had it loaded up with games and took it offline before the digital game card update. My Switch OLED was loaded up with digital game cards and updates/DLC for my physical games and then I took that offline. Now my Switch 2 is my only online and active Switch.
@TreasuredChildofGod I fail to see the connection between painting a bikini on a cartoon star and that. You must have a meltdown every time you visit a pool or a beach.
Reviews like this make it apparent who grew up with and enjoyed the 90's arcade era and who didn't. Seems like some people simply don't understand the appeal and nature of classic arcade games. They were never meant to be games for you to sit down and play for hours on end, the appeal was always how quickly you could start playing them and how fun they were for a quick gaming session. The focus with most 90's arcade games was offering a variety of different experiences, like driving a tank, shooting guns, racing vehicles, playing sports, ect.
Managed to get some time in on this and while it was nice to test it out I really don't see why the AI racing demo segment needs to be locked behind an active service connection. Definitely the lame part of that, so you really need to plan some time around these service dates if you want to even demo some basics against AI.
@dennabeht Look unless you're good enough to be making money off playing games like this, there's far more worthwhile things to take pride in than how good you are at Fortnite.
@Simu001 Same. You can tell they try to shill these games really hard right now as well. These "games" are basically glorified micro-transaction economies, there's always some new dated pop culture IP for them to be cashing in on, it's become the video game equivalent of those Funko Pops.
@SalvorHardin This definitely feels like a zombie era for pop culture. Like they're trying to cash in on everything they can in games like Fortnite and Call of Duty, parading around all this recycled content for what it's worth.
@PikaPhantom That's basically my thoughts and disappointment as well. Couldn't really care less about the game collection, I already got those games on PS5, but the controller is definitely the biggest disappointment for me, I was expecting something so much more appealing for a special edition, and something Nintendo related as well, like a Donkey Kong edition or something. And yeah, the lack of any color variety is a bit odd coming from all the variety we had on the first Switch.
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Re: Video: Digital Foundry Reviews Skyrim On Switch 2, And Yeah, It's Bad
Give them a break, the game has only been out for about 15 years.
Re: GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Is Racing Onto Switch 2 In Early 2026
@Danrenfroe2016 I think the physics in GRID are far better than NFS and Burnout.
Re: Review: System Shock (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish A Classic
Brutal! Surprised this game is a game to have performance issues.
Re: GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Is Racing Onto Switch 2 In Early 2026
GRID seems to be a good fit for the Switch when it comes to a simcade racer. It could never really do true racing sims due to the lack of analog triggers, but they can work if you keep the traction and braking assists on. I felt like this game was under-appreciated as a simcade racer this gen and it's nice to see it getting some attention again. Might have to pick this up just to have it as a handheld racer.
Re: Opinion: Rayman 2 Is An Overlooked Platforming Classic About A Rebel With A Cause
Since when was Rayman 2 overlooked?
Anyways I always thought of it as a Dreamcast game, one of the best platformers it had.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@burninmylight Yup the people who complain about people complaining. I always hated that, it's like they want standards to be as low as possible.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@ArcadeSixties I don't see how excepting to get what you paid for is "child-like behavior." If anything being okay with companies not including a complete product is a sign of low/juvenile standards. Demanding a complete product is how responsible adults approach their purchases.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@Athropos If it's not related to the file size then there is no good reason to not include it as storage limits is literally the only good excuse they could possibly have, anything else is just a lame excuse.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Dev Team Disbanding Soon, Game Updates Also Ending
It's a great game and everybody loves it, but no more studio that's it gone!
No wonder I no longer care about any of these dev teams, even their own publishers don't care about them.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
How hard could it have been to include an N64 game? They are not exactly large by modern storage standards.
Re: Higround Launches Sonic & Dreamcast Keyboards, And They're Stunning
Cool I guess if you're a massive Sonic fan but I never saw the desire for a themed keyboard.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Update To Add The UI From '3rd Strike', 'Alpha 3', And More
This would have been a lot cooler if they let us change the music with tracks from those games.
Re: Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 In 2026
Weak, out of all the Xbox games they could give us on Switch 2 they give us this trash?
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2 GameCube Library With Wario's 3D Outing
I miss when we would get Wario platformers, Warioware ruined his character, no longer getting any real Wario games.
Re: Pokémon Legends Z-A Version 2.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Nep-Nep-Freak Nintendo can be odd about this sort of stuff. I remember Mario Golf going from 2.0 to 3.0 to 4.0 while other games go from 1.0.1 to 1.0.1.10 to 1.0.1.20
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Update To Resolve Switch 2 Crashes And Stability Issues
It should have never been released in it's present state, they just didn't care, they only wanted to get a quick buck off Switch 2 owners.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 Supposedly "Unplayable" For Some Players After Repeated Crashes
@Jeronan Nah, I think they had talented people working on their games, and clearly released this port as just a cash grab knowing it wasn't up to acceptable standards.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 Supposedly "Unplayable" For Some Players After Repeated Crashes
Just yet another reason not to buy this game or anything Ubisoft puts out anymore. They are in a disastrous state for a reason and it's because their leadership is inept and quality control barely exists.
Re: Random: Samus Is Joined By Doom Slayer's Voice Actor In Metroid Prime 4
I wasn't aware Doom Slayer had a voice actor lol
Re: Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Brings A "New Retro FPS" Experience To Switch 2 Next Year
I'm doing my part!
Re: PSA: If You Want To Use Your Google Pixel As A Webcam On Switch 2, Try It Out Now
@Insert_Username For me I think we simply spend enough time being constantly connected to everyone as it is, and I enjoy having gaming as a solo activity to get away from it all.
Re: Review: HautePad M-Ultra Gen2 Arcade Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - Just A Hair From Perfection
Never saw the appeal of this style of arcade controller. I get how it can be more efficient, but having the arcade feel of an arcade stick was the entire appeal for me. For something like this I would rather just use a good d-pad controller and call it a day.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
@Porco It's Nintendo's Halo Infinite, that's how I would describe this.
Re: After Years Of Waiting, Metroid Prime 4's Launch Trailer Is Finally Here
My take on Metroid Prime 4: It's Nintendo's Halo Infinite.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
@Lizuka The fact that people are getting all defensive with "lets see you do better" shows off how this franchise has apparently fallen. Nintendo first party and Metroid should be a gold standard in gaming, an example of AAA studio quality at it's finest. "Lets see you do better" should never even be a notion, it's like telling people to make better classical music than a renown symphony orchestra, that should be the highest professional standard, not something to suggest random people should match if they're disappointed.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
This sounds like Halo Infinite campaign: Nintendo edition.
Re: Mini Review: Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - The Update That This Epic Deserved
Now this is the version I was waiting for! I was always happy with the One X enhanced Xbox version but having it portable and running in 60fps? Yes please!
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
@KayFiOS Lets face it, if this game wasn't published by Nintendo hardly anyone would have bought it and it would have been quickly ignored or forgotten.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
@Gabe250 Okay? I was simply giving my opinion about the game here, don't see why it needs to be one size fits all.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
Didn't see the appeal of this at all, the forced motion control gimmick feels like it's so wii era, not at all what I am looking for on my Switch 2. Just give me games I can comfortably play handheld.
Re: Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh
Well this is a take. Not a good one, but it's an opinion I guess.
Re: PSA: NES Classics Have Had A CRT Filter Overhaul In Latest Switch Online Update
I have come to like these CRT filters for old games because they really need it to look the way they were intended to look, especially on big modern displays.
Re: PSA: Can't Find Your Old Switch To Transfer Games Via Virtual Card? There's An Easier Way
@Dragxdrive That sounds more like what I did with my old Switch Lite. I had it loaded up with games and took it offline before the digital game card update. My Switch OLED was loaded up with digital game cards and updates/DLC for my physical games and then I took that offline. Now my Switch 2 is my only online and active Switch.
Re: NieR:Automata Finally Lands Switch 2 Compatibility Update
All I would want is an unlocked frame rate
Re: PSA: Can't Find Your Old Switch To Transfer Games Via Virtual Card? There's An Easier Way
@Anachronism Yes, that is exactly what I have done with my old Switch OLED.
Re: Opinion: 20 Years Later, Need For Speed: Most Wanted Is Still The Series' Best Outing
Your poll didn't even include my top 3
Re: Kirby Air Riders Players Are Creating 'Micro Bikini' Machines, But Nintendo's Having None Of It
@TreasuredChildofGod I fail to see the connection between painting a bikini on a cartoon star and that. You must have a meltdown every time you visit a pool or a beach.
Re: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble DLC Is Getting Delisted A Year After Release
Stuff like this isn't a big deal to me, just some temporary licensing deals with guest character DLC, I could totally live without it.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The New Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
I lost all interest in these after the Wii U.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Players Are Creating 'Micro Bikini' Machines, But Nintendo's Having None Of It
That's pretty funny and it's completely harmless, I mean what's the issue, some fake bikini lines on a cartoon star?
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS (Switch 2) - Another Polished But Wafer Thin Hamster Port
Reviews like this make it apparent who grew up with and enjoyed the 90's arcade era and who didn't. Seems like some people simply don't understand the appeal and nature of classic arcade games. They were never meant to be games for you to sit down and play for hours on end, the appeal was always how quickly you could start playing them and how fun they were for a quick gaming session. The focus with most 90's arcade games was offering a variety of different experiences, like driving a tank, shooting guns, racing vehicles, playing sports, ect.
Re: UK Charts: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Slips Out Of The Top Ten
I had a feeling this one wouldn't sell as well.
Re: Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Times - When Is The Online Demo Happening?
Managed to get some time in on this and while it was nice to test it out I really don't see why the AI racing demo segment needs to be locked behind an active service connection. Definitely the lame part of that, so you really need to plan some time around these service dates if you want to even demo some basics against AI.
Re: Timed Xbox Exclusive Little Rocket Lab Appears To Be Releasing On Switch Soon
The concept of a timed Xbox exclusive in this day and age makes me laugh.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@dennabeht Look unless you're good enough to be making money off playing games like this, there's far more worthwhile things to take pride in than how good you are at Fortnite.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@Simu001 Same. You can tell they try to shill these games really hard right now as well. These "games" are basically glorified micro-transaction economies, there's always some new dated pop culture IP for them to be cashing in on, it's become the video game equivalent of those Funko Pops.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@SalvorHardin This definitely feels like a zombie era for pop culture. Like they're trying to cash in on everything they can in games like Fortnite and Call of Duty, parading around all this recycled content for what it's worth.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
@PikaPhantom That's basically my thoughts and disappointment as well. Couldn't really care less about the game collection, I already got those games on PS5, but the controller is definitely the biggest disappointment for me, I was expecting something so much more appealing for a special edition, and something Nintendo related as well, like a Donkey Kong edition or something. And yeah, the lack of any color variety is a bit odd coming from all the variety we had on the first Switch.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
Kind of an ugly controller and lol at some physical collection with no actual physical games.
Re: Vampire Survivors' Latest Free Crossover Will Surely Be Its Most Addictive Yet
Kinda neat but also such an odd crossover lol