That’s really nice, they should bring back DS games. I have over 430 physical games for DS (plus almost 140 for 3DS) and still play these all the time. The DS family of systems was always my absolute favorite and even 20 years along hasn’t lost a single bit of its charm.
I had preordered that back in August but cancelled it a few weeks later when I saw gameplay videos. Personally I think that game looks awful. So I simply bought a base system without any game.
I paid $369.35 after tax for a Switch 2 console (no Mario Kart), at target last month because of some sale/discount offers I was able to stack. These systems just don’t sell at all here and I think stores are allowing you to get deals on them now just to keep the unsightly dust off of them.
These are not actually selling well at all in the USA. I’ve seen at least a dozen sitting on each shelf at several different popular retailers. Perhaps they should release some games for it. Just a thought!
It’s natural to be skeptical of new leadership but I hope she turns out to be just what Nintendo needs. I don’t like the direction Nintendo has gone in recent years, completely ignoring the girl gamer market. Maybe she will light a fire under Nintendo’s rear and get them to start releasing games that women like such as a new animal crossing game! I’m tired of all these violent and demonic games that seem to dominate anymore. And then we have so much Mario kart shoved down our throats I can’t take it anymore. Please Devon bring back the good stuff that made Nintendo such a treasured brand!
I like the size of the screen on switch 2, and that it’s LCD not that sickening cheap OLED they used on the other. That’s actually all I like about the system. The games they offer for just switch 2 are embarrassingly horrible. Mario Kart World is the only one I like, and I don’t LOVE it. I’ve been a dedicated Nintendo fangirl for 40 years and this is the biggest letdown ever by Nintendo. They must be embarrassed by it too because not only are they not releasing any good games, they won’t even do any directs for it. I’d be in hiding too if I was Nintendo.
This game is cool, and I know a lot of people sink hundreds of hours into it, but my farm addiction game is Farm Together. That is SO good, and so underrated. I’ve put hundreds of hours into that one and still can’t put it down! Farm Together 2 is also fantastic!
I see no difference whatsoever. I was wondering if it’s just my old eyes or what but several others said they can’t tell a difference either. Definitely not worth the upgrade price to me, personally.
Farming games are no more abundant than racing games, shooting games, RPGs, etc. Not sure why all the dislike here. The game looks good to me. I’d get it.
What has happened to humanity that this is the only kind of games people are interested in now? Or is it just NintendoLife? The ones that make bestseller lists for actual sales are vastly different than these games, so something here doesn’t add up.
I like Nintendo Music, I actually use it a lot. But I’d like the soundtracks for all the Animal Crossing games (aside from the ONE they added - New Horizons). And some SquareSoft games of old would be cool, like Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy, etc
Once upon a time, long, long ago, Nintendo released a series of Pokémon cartoons including the iconic I Choose You, on GameBoy Advance cartridges. You could watch them anytime, anywhere, with zero advertisements or wireless connection. Sure the visual quality was not great since it was 20 years ago on a low power/resolution system, but that was back in the days when entertainment actually was a priority over profit. Good times! Other companies released cartoons on GBA too, such as Disney, Strawberry Shortcake, and more.
None of the games in that list interest me. I’d rather see games like Animal Crossing (yes I know that’s first party), and Style Savvy (an all new one or a 3DS one ported to switch 1 or 2), a PopCap games collection with Bejeweled, Bookworm, Peggle, and more. I’d also like to see a new Clubhouse Games (yes, again, I know, first party game). But I’m sure the only game they will mention that interests me is another look at Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar.
@Markatron84 I’ve been on the internet since before it was even called the internet. But people back then or even just 10+ years ago had at least some integrity.
It shouldn’t surprise me but it still does, how few people have integrity in this day and age. If someone asks you to respectfully keep a secret, why is it so hard to do that?
Cute but there’s actually portable fans these days that have rechargeable power banks in them at stores like Five Below if you live in the USA, but I’m sure other stores have similar items. There’s also headband style neck fans, water misting fans, and other useful ways of staying cool that simply take batteries (or charge in some instances). They would be far more practical than ruining a $500 console. As a bonus, if you have a regular fan (any size) pointed at you AND your system while you play (in handheld mode), it will actually keep your system cooler without needing to run its own internal fan, and preserve your battery life a bit during that play session. I do this all the time, and have for many years!
I have this lovely new switch 2 system and only one new game for it (Mario Kart World), and I just can’t play that more than a half hour at a time, so I decided to go back a couple generations and whip out the trusty 3DS and start a whole new game of Animal Crossing New Leaf, which has been absolutely delightful to play. It reminds me of all the giant omissions in New Horizons and how this New Leaf game IMO is vastly better in nearly every way. Also been playing a bit of Pokémon Rumble World on the side because that’s installed on the 3DS I’m playing ACNL on. I always loved that Pokémon game too. So, while I wait for new casual/cozy games to arrive on switch 2 I’m actually quite content now with my oldies.
I thought multiple switches were damaged, not just one. Either way it’s nice they are donating the proceeds to charity but I’m not sure this effort will remove the tarnish from their image.
I love mine much more than I thought I would. The battery has been excellent, the screen is excellent, it’s clear, vivid, and huge! The controllers work very well and are comfortable to use. I have no complaints whatsoever about the system itself. I do wish Nintendo had released a variety of games at launch, particularly for the cozy gamers because we really had nothing for our new system. Ideally a new animal crossing game would have been the way to go. Fortunately the system is backwards compatible so I’m using it with my older games which look outstanding on this new big screen! It breathes new life into those old games!
I still think it should have been free/included with the system. Or if they want us paying for it, add twice as many games on it, and sell it for $30 on a cartridge. They could call it “Welcome Tour - Expanded Edition” and just sell the basic one for $10 on eShop too.
The greatest revival they hope for will be squashed if they release game key cards. Make these games fully physical and the revival wishes will become a dream come true. Of course good quality games are a requirement too, but hopefully they know that!
This looks really cute but it should be a puzzle/bubble bobble game instead where you can play both games. I prefer puzzle bobble (aka bust a move), but I don’t mind bubble bobble.
This is the best news I’ve seen all week. I hope these third party companies that are trying to force us to buy their stupid game key cards are getting a clue. No one wants that junk!
This is a cute and fun facet to the game but it makes me think of how I wish they’d offered this type of photography option in Pokémon Snap on switch. Where you could freely explore and get the photos you really wanted.
I kinda feel like this Nintendo’s way of saying “yes we know a Switch DS is what you really wanted/needed but since that would cost more to make, here is your hillbilly version, use your own second screen and pretend it’s a DS!”
Straight out of the box the battery drained ultra fast. After charging it to 100% I’ve noticed it drains about the same as my standard (2019) switch 1 or my new switch lite. I’m getting about 4-6 hours on average between charges on my switch 2 so far. I’m satisfied with that.
I’ve had this happen with FedEx, UPS, and USPS multiple times every year with packages of all sizes and values. I’ve sent my security camera videos to the delivery services and reported these incidents and shown them photos of the damage. They do absolutely NOTHING about it, the same people that do these things still continue to deliver and damage items, and the couriers always say if items are damaged, contact the shipper because the couriers accept no responsibility. This is why companies like Nintendo need extreme padding and protection in their game system boxes. They have no idea what’s going on in the real world. I was forced to have my switch 2 delivered because my local stores had none in stock. The shipping box was crushed and the console box was damaged as well, so obviously there was some brutality happening to mine too. Thankfully the box wasn’t crushed in the area where the screen was. Only the side with the controllers.
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Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week With A Spooky Classic
Still waiting for them to add animal crossing before I upgrade.
Re: Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
With that much footage, you pretty much will have seen everything and not need to play it lol
Re: Can You Name These NES Games From The Mangled Box Art?
I marvel at the 8% who thought the Kirby game was Sonic on NES. Um, well, that’s all I am saying here. Heh
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
That’s really nice, they should bring back DS games. I have over 430 physical games for DS (plus almost 140 for 3DS) and still play these all the time. The DS family of systems was always my absolute favorite and even 20 years along hasn’t lost a single bit of its charm.
Re: Reminder: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Hardware Bundle Now Available
I had preordered that back in August but cancelled it a few weeks later when I saw gameplay videos. Personally I think that game looks awful. So I simply bought a base system without any game.
Re: Switch 2 Bundles Get A Surprise Price Drop At Select French Retailers
I paid $369.35 after tax for a Switch 2 console (no Mario Kart), at target last month because of some sale/discount offers I was able to stack. These systems just don’t sell at all here and I think stores are allowing you to get deals on them now just to keep the unsightly dust off of them.
Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
The sales figures would be even higher if they’d released an animal crossing game with it.
Re: Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In October 2025
How could you leave out Snoopy and The Great Mystery Club?!
Re: ICYMI: Switch 2 Available For Purchase At The My Nintendo Store (US)
These are not actually selling well at all in the USA. I’ve seen at least a dozen sitting on each shelf at several different popular retailers. Perhaps they should release some games for it. Just a thought!
Re: Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
It’s natural to be skeptical of new leadership but I hope she turns out to be just what Nintendo needs. I don’t like the direction Nintendo has gone in recent years, completely ignoring the girl gamer market. Maybe she will light a fire under Nintendo’s rear and get them to start releasing games that women like such as a new animal crossing game! I’m tired of all these violent and demonic games that seem to dominate anymore. And then we have so much Mario kart shoved down our throats I can’t take it anymore. Please Devon bring back the good stuff that made Nintendo such a treasured brand!
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
That’s a massive list of fixes for the flagship game for switch 2. 🤔 I’ve never seen Nintendo release a top tier title with so many flaws before!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th September)
The eShop had Farm Together 2 on sale recently and I got it… and what an enjoyable, cozy time sink that game is! I can’t put it down!
Re: Nintendo Life Reader Survey 2025
Out of those options, which category do games like Animal Crossing, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Farm Together, MySims, etc fall into? Simulation?
Re: Poll: Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
I like the size of the screen on switch 2, and that it’s LCD not that sickening cheap OLED they used on the other. That’s actually all I like about the system. The games they offer for just switch 2 are embarrassingly horrible. Mario Kart World is the only one I like, and I don’t LOVE it. I’ve been a dedicated Nintendo fangirl for 40 years and this is the biggest letdown ever by Nintendo. They must be embarrassed by it too because not only are they not releasing any good games, they won’t even do any directs for it. I’d be in hiding too if I was Nintendo.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update
This game is cool, and I know a lot of people sink hundreds of hours into it, but my farm addiction game is Farm Together. That is SO good, and so underrated. I’ve put hundreds of hours into that one and still can’t put it down! Farm Together 2 is also fantastic!
Re: Video: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is A Dream On Switch 2 - Here's Our Side-By-Side Comparison
I see no difference whatsoever. I was wondering if it’s just my old eyes or what but several others said they can’t tell a difference either. Definitely not worth the upgrade price to me, personally.
Re: Natsume's Next Harvest Moon Game Arrives On Switch This October
Farming games are no more abundant than racing games, shooting games, RPGs, etc. Not sure why all the dislike here. The game looks good to me. I’d get it.
Re: Mattel Adds Special Edition Pauline To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
These would be perfect freebies for a McDonalds happy meal. Charging $22 for these is painfully insulting.
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
What has happened to humanity that this is the only kind of games people are interested in now? Or is it just NintendoLife? The ones that make bestseller lists for actual sales are vastly different than these games, so something here doesn’t add up.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th August)
I’m playing steam deck and 3DS this weekend.
Re: Talking Point: Where On Earth Are The Switch 2 Soundtracks On Nintendo Music?
I like Nintendo Music, I actually use it a lot. But I’d like the soundtracks for all the Animal Crossing games (aside from the ONE they added - New Horizons). And some SquareSoft games of old would be cool, like Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy, etc
Re: Rumour: Three Games Were Pulled From Nintendo's Direct Partner Showcase, According To Veteran Games Journalist
Welcome to RumourLife, formerly known as NintendoLife.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Free Title Update Announced, Out Next Week
I think someone should update the title of the free title update because the title is unclear of what title is getting updated.
Re: PSA: Pokémon YouTube Channel Uploads 'Pokémon The Movie 2000'
Once upon a time, long, long ago, Nintendo released a series of Pokémon cartoons including the iconic I Choose You, on GameBoy Advance cartridges. You could watch them anytime, anywhere, with zero advertisements or wireless connection. Sure the visual quality was not great since it was 20 years ago on a low power/resolution system, but that was back in the days when entertainment actually was a priority over profit. Good times! Other companies released cartoons on GBA too, such as Disney, Strawberry Shortcake, and more.
Re: Nintendo Showcases Every Partner Direct Switch 2 Game In New Infographic
No matter how much you polish it, promote it, or push it, this is quite possibly the worst lineup ever.
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
Stuff like this makes me think Nintendo’s best days have come, and gone.
Re: A Brand New Katamari Game Is Coming To Switch
Wait, Bandai Namco put this on a cartridge but not Tamagotchi Plaza? Why?!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
None of the games in that list interest me. I’d rather see games like Animal Crossing (yes I know that’s first party), and Style Savvy (an all new one or a 3DS one ported to switch 1 or 2), a PopCap games collection with Bejeweled, Bookworm, Peggle, and more. I’d also like to see a new Clubhouse Games (yes, again, I know, first party game). But I’m sure the only game they will mention that interests me is another look at Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar.
Re: Poll: So, Have You Tried Out Pokémon Friends On Switch Or Mobile Yet?
Where’s the option for “no, I forgot all about it when they said we had to pay for the switch version”?
Re: Rumoured Plants vs. Zombies Remaster Potentially Releasing On Switch This Year
That’s great, really, but what about Bejeweled, Bookworm, Peggle, etc?!
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
When this ends up on clearance and STILL doesn’t sell, maybe, just maybe they will figure it out lol. No one wants key cards!
Re: Prominent YouTuber Doubles Down On Belief That A Nintendo Direct Is Due This Month
I’m still amazed that rumors are top news stories on this site
Re: Nintendo Still Doesn't Want You To Talk About The Switch Online Playtest Program
@Markatron84 I’ve been on the internet since before it was even called the internet. But people back then or even just 10+ years ago had at least some integrity.
Re: Nintendo Still Doesn't Want You To Talk About The Switch Online Playtest Program
It shouldn’t surprise me but it still does, how few people have integrity in this day and age. If someone asks you to respectfully keep a secret, why is it so hard to do that?
Re: Random: We're Big Fans Of This Switch 2 Summer Gaming Solution
Cute but there’s actually portable fans these days that have rechargeable power banks in them at stores like Five Below if you live in the USA, but I’m sure other stores have similar items. There’s also headband style neck fans, water misting fans, and other useful ways of staying cool that simply take batteries (or charge in some instances). They would be far more practical than ruining a $500 console. As a bonus, if you have a regular fan (any size) pointed at you AND your system while you play (in handheld mode), it will actually keep your system cooler without needing to run its own internal fan, and preserve your battery life a bit during that play session. I do this all the time, and have for many years!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th July)
I have this lovely new switch 2 system and only one new game for it (Mario Kart World), and I just can’t play that more than a half hour at a time, so I decided to go back a couple generations and whip out the trusty 3DS and start a whole new game of Animal Crossing New Leaf, which has been absolutely delightful to play. It reminds me of all the giant omissions in New Horizons and how this New Leaf game IMO is vastly better in nearly every way. Also been playing a bit of Pokémon Rumble World on the side because that’s installed on the 3DS I’m playing ACNL on. I always loved that Pokémon game too. So, while I wait for new casual/cozy games to arrive on switch 2 I’m actually quite content now with my oldies.
Re: GameStop Is Auctioning Off Its Infamous Switch 2 Stapler For Charity
I thought multiple switches were damaged, not just one. Either way it’s nice they are donating the proceeds to charity but I’m not sure this effort will remove the tarnish from their image.
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
I love mine much more than I thought I would. The battery has been excellent, the screen is excellent, it’s clear, vivid, and huge! The controllers work very well and are comfortable to use. I have no complaints whatsoever about the system itself. I do wish Nintendo had released a variety of games at launch, particularly for the cozy gamers because we really had nothing for our new system. Ideally a new animal crossing game would have been the way to go. Fortunately the system is backwards compatible so I’m using it with my older games which look outstanding on this new big screen! It breathes new life into those old games!
Re: Switch 2's Welcome Tour Developer Has Been Revealed
I still think it should have been free/included with the system. Or if they want us paying for it, add twice as many games on it, and sell it for $30 on a cartridge. They could call it “Welcome Tour - Expanded Edition” and just sell the basic one for $10 on eShop too.
Re: Sega's President Wants Company's Revival To Be His "Greatest Achievement"
The greatest revival they hope for will be squashed if they release game key cards. Make these games fully physical and the revival wishes will become a dream come true. Of course good quality games are a requirement too, but hopefully they know that!
Re: Taito Brings More Bubble Bobble Action To Nintendo Switch In 2025
This looks really cute but it should be a puzzle/bubble bobble game instead where you can play both games. I prefer puzzle bobble (aka bust a move), but I don’t mind bubble bobble.
Re: Back Page: Every Game Should Have A Cow
Here’s my beef about this article. I disagree. Instead, every game should have a snowman. They are cool.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Snowman and Boo are my absolute favorites 😍
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
This is the best news I’ve seen all week. I hope these third party companies that are trying to force us to buy their stupid game key cards are getting a clue. No one wants that junk!
Re: Opinion: I'm Completely In Love With Mario Kart World's Photo Mode
This is a cute and fun facet to the game but it makes me think of how I wish they’d offered this type of photography option in Pokémon Snap on switch. Where you could freely explore and get the photos you really wanted.
Re: Poll: So, Have You Used Zelda Notes Yet?
I kinda feel like this Nintendo’s way of saying “yes we know a Switch DS is what you really wanted/needed but since that would cost more to make, here is your hillbilly version, use your own second screen and pretend it’s a DS!”
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
It reminds me a lot of Go Vacation, which I love, so it’s been fun for me.
Re: Poll: Do You Three-Star-Gold Every Mario World Grand Prix Before Moving On To The Next?
Yes but only because I’m very good at playing but I’m also tired (and old) so it’s a one time thing for me.
Re: Video: We Put The Switch 2's Battery Through Its Paces With A Full Timelapse
Straight out of the box the battery drained ultra fast. After charging it to 100% I’ve noticed it drains about the same as my standard (2019) switch 1 or my new switch lite. I’m getting about 4-6 hours on average between charges on my switch 2 so far. I’m satisfied with that.
Re: Random: Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
I’ve had this happen with FedEx, UPS, and USPS multiple times every year with packages of all sizes and values. I’ve sent my security camera videos to the delivery services and reported these incidents and shown them photos of the damage. They do absolutely NOTHING about it, the same people that do these things still continue to deliver and damage items, and the couriers always say if items are damaged, contact the shipper because the couriers accept no responsibility. This is why companies like Nintendo need extreme padding and protection in their game system boxes. They have no idea what’s going on in the real world. I was forced to have my switch 2 delivered because my local stores had none in stock. The shipping box was crushed and the console box was damaged as well, so obviously there was some brutality happening to mine too. Thankfully the box wasn’t crushed in the area where the screen was. Only the side with the controllers.