I’m switch 2 only, but if that trailer shows noticeable compromises I’m fine with it. Looks great. Unfortunately I’m not a fan of hack and slash so I’ll pass on this one, but hoping for a full physical for those who want it.

@montrayjak Yes! I grabbed a WiiU for $60 years ago and modded it. With that and a switch 2 you can natively play all home console Nintendo games from the 21st century. That’s why my Wii is boxed up. And the DS lite + 3DS cover all the handhelds.

@JC016 For GameCube you might also consider getting a Wii. Newer hardware, HDMI, and probably cheaper because there are so many more of them.

Edit: Apologies, the Wii DOES NOT have HDMI. It’s been awhile since I had mine hooked up.

Well I guess that makes my preferred retro system the NES, master system, TurboGrafx, SNES, Genesis, and Neo Geo. Sounds about right!

I think it’s good that Analogue has some competition here. With their Duo it sounds like they weren’t too eager to update the firmware from what I’ve read, but the 3D has been seeing a number of updates to try and stay ahead of the M64. But these days I don’t have space for all those vintage/retro systems and their games. I ordered a Super Station One and it’ll be my first FPGA system. Really looking forward to it. So many arcade and console games, not to mention classic computers. I’ve never played an Amiga game, I plan to rectify that but probably after I finally sit down and play through Chrono Trigger.

This makes me much more interested in finishing the challenge. I wonder if everyone in the family plan can get a set or if it’s limited to the main account.

Been thoroughly enjoying it. Went back and forth between 7 and 8 but rounded up. Lots of fun, but I don’t think it’s the kind of thing I’ll want to revisit so I’ll likely sell it off after.

@Allahver_Fist A thin little platter that opens to another dimension where you can store your games. It was meant as a joke, but I realize I didn’t put anything to indicate that.

I ditched VHS when I saw how great laserdisc was. Not to mention it was easier to get letterboxed movies on LD. Maybe they can make an LD case to celebrate the original release of the T2 extended cut.

Looking forward to the physical release as I never finished this one.

Saw news today that Ridley Scott at 88 is gearing up for his next film. If he can do it surely Miyamoto has another game in him! The man has given us so much, but maybe just one more new franchise?

I rarely subscribed during the Switch 1 era because I'm not an online gamer and don't get a lot of use out of the vintage game catalog. I would have got some use out of the GBA games, but no way I'm paying extra just for those. When Switch 2 came out I had to subscribe for cloud saves to go back and forth between systems, so mostly just annoyed by the cost for something so small. Subscription lapsed again last month and I don't intend to renew.

I loved motion control and think it could have (and should have) been a more massive revolution. After playing Skyward Sword I thought “I never want to go back to standard controls.” They work better than most people give them credit for. I think a lot of gamers just didn’t want something new.

The trailer looks pretty cool. I’ll probably check this out at some point.

I have been eyeing PC gaming more and more since Nintendo introduced the Key Card. Was really interested in Steam Machine until the price was announced. Things like this are only solidifying that idea. Switch 2 for Nintendo games and physical, PC for anything 3rd party digital.

Hopefully we will eventually get this in N America. If not I’ll have to import one before the generation ends. I already had to replace my Switch 1 battery and I understand the Switch 2 battery is on another level. Don’t want to end up with a dead, unrepairable Switch 2 after Nintendo ends support one day.

Preordered it at the discounted rate.

@Gryffin The shortage has really put us in a bad position for this last generation of physical games. The PS5 will probably see a healthy demand on the 2nd hand market for a long time due to being the last. But I’m curious how many of them have an optical drive. They could really get pricey in the future. All physical games will likely skyrocket at some point. The best way to ensure you have a good one with a drive is to get it now, but those prices are too crazy.

I think this actually might end up being a positive for Sony. Some people might have held out on getting a PS5 or upgrading to a Pro thinking they would get a PS6 which will presumably be backwards compatible. But by announcing this early it pushes those people to buy now and collect PS4/PS5 games to have in the future. Smart timing not to wait for the PS6 announcement.

I’ve thought about this more and I’ve figured it out. The future of gaming is the arcade model. With your credit card on file you’ll stream the latest and greatest games and be charged per play. Or better yet, per minute! No more worries about expensive consoles or the rising price of games. Games can be changed out at any time so play ‘em while you can.

Just the next step on the way to our streaming future and the death of entertainment media. I have plenty to occupy the few hours of leisure time I have, and for the minuscule amount of must-play new titles there will be a subscription I can get for 1 month at a time like I do with movies/shows maybe once a year. Can’t wait for my Superstation One to arrive. Between that and Switch 2 I’m pretty well set for the foreseeable future.

This is because of me. I bought Indy on Switch 2 day one. You’re welcome.

Everyone says it’s inevitable, but it’s only so because the masses have accepted it. Most people worship at the alter of convenience and care little about ownership, so it’s a non issue for them.

On the bright side I’ll buy fewer games. Not much reason to build up a backlog when digital games can never sell out. OTOH there will be less competition on price which could keep game prices artificially high. Obviously games must compete against each other, but popular, evergreen titles will have less incentive to discount.

@Stormcloudlive Batteries will fail. It’s inevitable. I already had to replace the one in my original Switch (not to mention my Pro controllers) and my understanding is that the one in the Switch 2 is exceedingly difficult to replace. So while I have no intention to “throw away” my switch 2, I definitely will sell it and upgrade at some point during the generation because I intend to keep a Switch 2 well into the future for compatibility with both my Switch 1 and Switch 2 library.

Cool, I would give this a chance. Hope it turns out great.

I use mine 99% docked. I kept my original Switch from launch day until now never getting a 2nd one. But I’m ready to dump my current switch 2 for the replaceable battery model purely for longevity (the Switch doesn’t work at all without a battery). Having an updated panel, which will hopefully be better, would be a welcome addition.

@Gabe250 Ah, true. That’s unfortunate.

I grabbed a 256 for cheap during Black Friday just to have it, but I’ve got tons of space left. I don’t do digital and while I have yet to buy a key card if I did I would only have 1 at a time while I’m playing it and reselling it. I should have plenty of space to last until cards get cheaper or the next gen comes along.

Indy was great. Not a lot of choices really though because if it isn’t on a cartridge it doesn’t exist for me.

Will the patch be on the standard edition cartridge release that’s coming?

I only have a limited amount of time to game and endless choices. It’s pretty easy for me to just skip anything that doesn’t have a physical release because my must play games are almost exclusively Nintendo first party titles. When Zelda, Mario, or Metroid go digital only I will probably be compelled to buy my first full price digital game, but aside from those series if a publisher wants my money they’re going to have to give me a physical game. I have decades worth of games I can play instead.

If it’s a key card you can keep it.

@gmar The PlayStation was wildly popular in America (not sure about Europe) and handily won the generation. I think they’re just writing this because this is a Nintendo site.

Despite having 2 of the greatest games of all time I would say, Virtual Boy aside, N64 has the weakest library of any Nintendo console. Downright pathetic if, like me, you don’t like a lot of western games (Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie, Conker, Shadows of the Empire, etc).

The original PlayStation really did feel like the SNES 2 by the time the generation really got going. Great libraries both east and west, but with a lot of really great Japan exclusives.

Never could finish Shinobi due to running into game breaking bugs TWICE! Still miffed about it. Don’t release broken games.

Mario 64 was so amazing I had to have the system day 1. But then there was so little to play and the constant talk of having to buy the DD to play Zelda made me get rid of it. I was (and am) such a big Zelda fan I knew I would buy the DD just to play Zelda and tried to put a barrier in my way. All that to say I couldn’t name more than a handful of N64 games. It would be interesting to see how many copies were actually sold of those games at the bottom of the list.

I got the LRG version and ran into a game breaking bug that wouldn’t allow me to progress. Finally got a patch to fix it only to run into another game breaking bug where the next area wouldn’t open on the map. Haven’t gone back to it.

Waiting for the new version. I haven't beat it since I had the GameCube disc 20+ years ago. I tried to do a playthrough on my New 3DS XL toward the end of the last decade, but just find the form factor too uncomfortable for long play sessions. So I'm really happy to be getting an updated version I can play on the TV.

I’m pretty far along. I’m not a completionist at all, but have found myself choosing to do most of the side quests just because I enjoy the feel of being Indy that this game absolutely nails. I have had a couple outright crashes in 25+ hours, so this fix is welcome.

This game has always looked cool, but it reminds me of Bayonetta which I dropped quickly. I don't really like to mash buttons, which is how most hack and slashers feel. I'd need a demo to try it before committing to it, and only if it has a physical release.

Overall it was good. Several things I'm interested in grabbing when they go on sale and one 'must have day one' that would have been a megaton bomb if not for the years of leaks.

Honestly I don't think any 3rd party announcement could really get me hyped this generation unless they unequivocally state that it's going to get a true physical release in the direct.

There are too many 8 bit throwback games for my taste. I’d love to see more 16 bit throwbacks. I lived through both eras and the SNES style was just so much better.

If Capcom starts putting their games on cartridges I’ll be in. Hopefully a lot of people let them know that during their recent surveys.

I haven’t bought a non Nintendo console since the 360/PS3 days when I had all 3 for a time. Picked up switch 2 day one and glad to have it because it makes my Switch 1 library run better. But between the lackluster first party output and the lack of physical releases it has been a huge disappointment. I own a grand total of four Switch 2 games a year in.

Give me NCAA fully on cart or you can keep your football games.

Normally with this being a key card I would just wait for a good deal to play and flip it, but the last Lego game I tried was a Star Wars one on Switch and it made me so motion sick I took it back to the store and demanded my money back despite it being opened. Any future Lego game will need a demo for me to even consider it.

Still playing through Indy. I usually just go through the main story on games, but I find the side quests rather engaging so I’m taking my time with it.

Buried the lead in the last sentence.

It’s probably pretty smart to lock in a price for 20 million instead of having to go back and negotiate a price for an extra 3+ million later. Seems like standard business.

Didn’t know this got delayed. It fell off my radar, as all games do that are revealed to not have a physical release.

Only my 4th Switch 2 game despite getting the system at launch. Glad we finally got another physical game worth buying. If they want my business the game has to be on the cartridge.

Very happy for gyro controls. I tried playing Indiana Jones and the Geometric Shape of Consequence on Amazon Luna but I’ve been spoiled by good gyro controls and decided to wait for the Switch version.