I do the same just with IK+ (C64). I have a modded Switch but soon The Last Ninja Collection with both IK games is coming out on Switch so I'll be finally able to drop emulation forever.
Well boys! Step by step, we're winning. 16GB, 32GB and looking at some AAA games, larger than 64GB ones will be needed.
How the tables have turned, won't you say Nintendo? GKC sales must be really, really bad. Even worse than before. Good, finally woke up. Better late than never.
This is a God tier arcade game. You need at least 4h (rushed) to go thru all the three paths, so three playthroughs. Combination of Contra/Midnight Resistance based on a fantastic movie. Easily 8.5/10
@breach187 It's nothing more but a publishers' jargon. People believed it to the point where they really think now that they own only a license holding a physical copy of the game. Those who are buying digital versions try to persuade owners of physicals that it's one and the same. No, you're buying a physical media with a software on it, not a software on a physical media. And digital versions? You never really own them and publishers know that, with some of them insolently telling us that we should get comfortable with not owning games. Notice that they know very well, that we own them if we'll get them fully on physical media.
@DennyCrane I wanted to reply to @JohnnyMind but you wrote everything that I already wanted to. And yes, this is also my only gaming console. I never read anything about PlayStation and Xbox on top of that as I don't own anything gaming related from them.
@ShadLink Then give me an example how otherwise they can revoke a license of my physical copy. With digital version it's easy. What about physical one?
Yes you did
"They can, they have and they will. There have been multiple instances of publishers revoking access to even physical forms of media. From CDs, DVDs, BluRay discs (try to watch one when the signing key is revoked you'll see), games on floppy, games on discs, games on cartridges."
@ShadLink You're completely out of it. Confusing DRM with revoking a license and using example of a music CD that had DRM and not an example of something that had its license revoked. I dare them to come to my house and steal a physical copy of my game. I dare them to connect to my Switch and revoke the license somehow thru firmware when my Switch is 100% offline.
It's funny reading comments how people that are buying digital versions want to set even lower standards for physical buyers. You're happy with your deigital version? Good, then shut it. People want what was promised on their carts.
In the case of this release it's obvious what's going on. There is no excuse for even not telling people until the physical copy was getting into hands of customers. Some people here like @ArcadeSixties for example will probably agree to anything that they'll get in their lives, will pay for everything, so I would just avoid him and others who are simply gaslighting physical buyers. Why are Nintendo customers complaining about it and not Sony or Microsoft ones? Maybe because they're the only ones that don't get the whole package? Some people need to read before they write anything.
@TimelessJubilee I do sometimes, he just keeps yapping when I work or play games. He's based but logical and has fair points very often. Sometimes he's too much but overall from time to time I do like it. This game is much, much worse than him. Pop culture in a game like this is just insanity, I would never touch it. I would probably never touch Asmon as well but that's another story.
Finished Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition during this weekend... holy ***** what a good game that was! I would love to see the other ones from the reboot. That was an amazing surprise to see it on Switch 1. Absolutely number 1 from this list.
Here we go, especially with Switch 2 and the internal storage. Man, microSD Express cards won't get cheaper that fast. They will milk you at the beginning as hard as they can. Just like it was with MMC, SD and microSD cards in the past. Give it a couple of years and microSD Express cards will be at some reasonable price.
I have 2TB microSD cards in all of my devices (including Switch 1), I'm not deleting and downloading all the stuff over and over again. I want everything on devices, sometimes I just don't have access to fast and unlimited internet. Given the nature of the devices being portable, this is how it should be. You should have access to your content all the time, without internet. Download once and forget about it. Also, as a bonus, you're not wearing out the storage.
The thing with the AI and prices... just another reason to hate it.
@Samalik I understand now. The problem in your previous comment was about the sentence, how you wrote it. It just doesn't make sense.
About the game, it is censored. It's terrible what they're doing especially to a game rated for mature audience. Putting that aside, game is great. Don't let yourself get robbed out of a good experience because of some censored costume (extra one) and a 3 second scene. It's hilarious what they did actually, no comments. They also censored Onimusha: Warlords if you choose English:
@Smithicus I read it three times... at least my brain started working properly at 4am.
About the demo. It was released because game doesn't sell well. What did you expect tho? Stupid, hilarious censorship, denuvo on PC. Capcom forgot that this is a niche title for fans, game that is over two decades old. They want to get new players into it, well... this is not the way obviously. I still think that we'll get Onimusha 3, because it would be stupid not do so after remastering two previous ones. Even if they didn't sell well, but I doubt that we'll get Dawn of Dreams. Onimusha 3 for sure won't be released before the new entry in the series hits the shelves. It should've tho, if Capcom could think at least once about what they're doing, how they're hurting not only their sales but also fans of the series with their stupid decisions. They will get new players, but with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This company just doesn't get things right sometimes.
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I paid for the digital Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition... couldn't wait for the physical. I'l buy it anyway when it'll come out.
After overclocking my Switch, I'm getting 60FPS at 720p. Perfect! So yes, Tomb Raider for the whole weekend, finally after all those years.
@Rainbowjames There are no mentions about the EU/UK versions. I'm 99% sure that it will be the exact same situation as with Resident Evil bundles on Switch 1, so only US/JP physical releases.
@Vyacheslav333 GOG is very good, but they're also selling games that straight up don't work, like Timeshift for example. Even tho they know about (it was reported many times to them), they're still selling it.
@NintendoWife No, no, not entitled. It's just necessary, otherwise you would watch a blurry mess (720p>1080p) in most of the cases. Better framerate of course whenever possible, all the other things are a very welcome add-on. Everyone should do it this way, it's such a good practice. Especially when your game and port is so good. This is how you take care of your customers properly and encourage future ones.
Well, but yes in the other case it's better to pay than not to get an upgrade at all, but that's a bad practice and people will remember it.
@Max_the_German DLSS, HDR and mouse function, utilize all the new features to support the new hardware. It takes a bit of development but think about it. They released full game on cart for Switch 1 which I praise. There's no need now for releasing even a GKC with the free upgrade that S1 version got. Switch 2 owners complaining about GKC will just grab S1 physical and get a free upgrade, I'm not even mentioning digital sales. Game is great, port is great, full physical already released and now the free upgrade. It's a complete win for everyone. This is just them being smart and they will get new sales from that. They even started printing physical copies on their own, smart move again.
@NintendoWife ^ They will get their money back from this upgrade, even more. They're smart about it. I wish that everyone would be, as this is a much better business practice and everyone just benefits from this, no one loses here. I can see only benefits for everyone.
@NintendoWife No, they should be absolutely free, this will give them more sales from Switch 2 users in the future. There should be no payment required for a game to be able to utilize new, better hardware the way it's supposed to. If they'd incorporate some new DLC alongside the update exclusively for Switch 2, then I can understand the additional cost. Otherwise just no.
@burndive Well yes, there will be products like this. THis shouldn't have happened, but everyone's already releasing firmware upgrades. This shouldn't be a thing tho, at all. Waste of time and nerves.
Wasn't it the case with Switch 1 as well? Nintendo not using a standard protocol?
@Discostew I think that Nintendo will add support for VRR when it comes to docked mode at some point.
@MattmanForever That's exactly what I've been thinking, it's just crazy what it came to. I have enough of adrenaline every single time I'm updating BIOS in my laptops.
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Re: Talking Point: Our 2026 Nintendo And Switch 2 Predictions
I just want Shenmue III on my Switch 1 and that's it! Maybe Shenmue I & II, but that's SEGA and not ININ so I doubt that will happen...
Re: Feature: I Play This One Particular SNES Game Every Xmas As A Personal Tradition
I do the same just with IK+ (C64). I have a modded Switch but soon The Last Ninja Collection with both IK games is coming out on Switch so I'll be finally able to drop emulation forever.
Merry Christmas!
Re: Editorial: Happy Holidays From Everyone At Nintendo Life
Merry Christmas everyone! May we all be blessed with great games for Switch and Switch 2... and full physical releases
Re: Feature: The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch 1 & 2 Games Of 2025
From this list definitely Laika: Aged Through Blood.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th December)
No time to play games unfortunately this weekend, Christmas is almost there! [panics]
Re: Another Switch 2 Game Has Been Updated This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I envy you this game so much Switch 2 owners...
Re: Guilty Gear Strive Switch Edition Update And DLC Finally Available
Thanks Arc for the characters, but the missing stages are still a slap in the face.
Re: Rumour: A Game-Key Card Alternative? Nintendo May Have Smaller Switch 2 Carts In The Works
Well boys! Step by step, we're winning. 16GB, 32GB and looking at some AAA games, larger than 64GB ones will be needed.
How the tables have turned, won't you say Nintendo? GKC sales must be really, really bad. Even worse than before. Good, finally woke up. Better late than never.
Re: Random: "Final Version" Of Cancelled Resident Evil Game Boy Color Port Has Popped Up Online
I remember waiting for it so badly when I was a kid. Maybe finally now?
Re: Review: Terminator 2D: NO FATE (Switch) - A Simplistic Yet Fascinating 16-Bit Love Letter
This is a God tier arcade game. You need at least 4h (rushed) to go thru all the three paths, so three playthroughs. Combination of Contra/Midnight Resistance based on a fantastic movie. Easily 8.5/10
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@breach187 It's nothing more but a publishers' jargon. People believed it to the point where they really think now that they own only a license holding a physical copy of the game. Those who are buying digital versions try to persuade owners of physicals that it's one and the same. No, you're buying a physical media with a software on it, not a software on a physical media. And digital versions? You never really own them and publishers know that, with some of them insolently telling us that we should get comfortable with not owning games. Notice that they know very well, that we own them if we'll get them fully on physical media.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@DennyCrane I wanted to reply to @JohnnyMind but you wrote everything that I already wanted to. And yes, this is also my only gaming console. I never read anything about PlayStation and Xbox on top of that as I don't own anything gaming related from them.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@krogp Yes and people who buy digitals, gaslighting physical buyers, mocking them and lowering standards.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@Hank_Scorpio Well, at least some people like you understand what's this all about.
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@ShadLink Then give me an example how otherwise they can revoke a license of my physical copy. With digital version it's easy. What about physical one?
Yes you did
"They can, they have and they will. There have been multiple instances of publishers revoking access to even physical forms of media. From CDs, DVDs, BluRay discs (try to watch one when the signing key is revoked you'll see), games on floppy, games on discs, games on cartridges."
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Does Not Include Mortal Kombat 4 On The Game Card
@ShadLink You're completely out of it. Confusing DRM with revoking a license and using example of a music CD that had DRM and not an example of something that had its license revoked. I dare them to come to my house and steal a physical copy of my game. I dare them to connect to my Switch and revoke the license somehow thru firmware when my Switch is 100% offline.
It's funny reading comments how people that are buying digital versions want to set even lower standards for physical buyers. You're happy with your deigital version? Good, then shut it. People want what was promised on their carts.
In the case of this release it's obvious what's going on. There is no excuse for even not telling people until the physical copy was getting into hands of customers. Some people here like @ArcadeSixties for example will probably agree to anything that they'll get in their lives, will pay for everything, so I would just avoid him and others who are simply gaslighting physical buyers. Why are Nintendo customers complaining about it and not Sony or Microsoft ones? Maybe because they're the only ones that don't get the whole package? Some people need to read before they write anything.
Re: Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh
@TimelessJubilee I do sometimes, he just keeps yapping when I work or play games. He's based but logical and has fair points very often. Sometimes he's too much but overall from time to time I do like it. This game is much, much worse than him. Pop culture in a game like this is just insanity, I would never touch it. I would probably never touch Asmon as well but that's another story.
Re: Video: Check Out Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Improvements In This Side-By-Side Comparison
@Joe11 It's all because Switch 1 port was already perfect.
Re: Video: Check Out Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Improvements In This Side-By-Side Comparison
Beautiful. Have a great time with it Switch 2 nerds. I had on my Switch 1 and I'm sure that you will as well.
Re: Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh
I'm actually surprised that anyone would like to play this game.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2632848084?t=03h23m09s
Warning: Spoiler
Re: Anniversary: Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 With A Post, But We're Desperate For A Switch 2 Revamp
@clianvXAi I agree. Right after YS and The Legend of Heroes series!
The whole series is incredible and really deserves an upgrade.
P.S. Call me an a**hole, but I really like that Switch and Nintendo consoles in general have so many exclusives.
Re: Best Tomb Raider Games, Ranked - Lara Croft On Switch & Nintendo Systems
Finished Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition during this weekend... holy ***** what a good game that was! I would love to see the other ones from the reboot. That was an amazing surprise to see it on Switch 1. Absolutely number 1 from this list.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
7th and 8th place for Ninja Gaiden I & II, very nice. Top-notch games!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Now I'm waiting for Ninja Gaiden III and Mighty Final Fight on NES
Re: Opinion: 20 Years Later, Need For Speed: Most Wanted Is Still The Series' Best Outing
@Serpenterror You can grab PS Vita, it's cheap and port of this game is actually good.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Beefy Switch 2 File Size Has Been Revealed
Ubisoft should feel comfortable with people not owning their games. That means people not paying for them and simply not getting them
Re: Ongoing MicroSD Shortages Could Have A Knock-On Effect For Switch 2 Storage Availability
@Serpenterror And people believe someone who says that game key cards are too slow for developers. Look at Steam Deck, and stop believing in lies.
It's not about piracy. It's all 'bout the money. It's all 'bout the dum dum da da dum dum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcXMhwF4EtQ
Re: Ongoing MicroSD Shortages Could Have A Knock-On Effect For Switch 2 Storage Availability
Here we go, especially with Switch 2 and the internal storage. Man, microSD Express cards won't get cheaper that fast. They will milk you at the beginning as hard as they can. Just like it was with MMC, SD and microSD cards in the past. Give it a couple of years and microSD Express cards will be at some reasonable price.
I have 2TB microSD cards in all of my devices (including Switch 1), I'm not deleting and downloading all the stuff over and over again. I want everything on devices, sometimes I just don't have access to fast and unlimited internet. Given the nature of the devices being portable, this is how it should be. You should have access to your content all the time, without internet. Download once and forget about it. Also, as a bonus, you're not wearing out the storage.
The thing with the AI and prices... just another reason to hate it.
Re: Capcom Releases Switch eShop Demo For Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
@Samalik You can still get the Japanese physical copy of Warlords on Amazon if you want it.
Re: Capcom Releases Switch eShop Demo For Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
@Samalik I understand now. The problem in your previous comment was about the sentence, how you wrote it. It just doesn't make sense.
About the game, it is censored. It's terrible what they're doing especially to a game rated for mature audience. Putting that aside, game is great. Don't let yourself get robbed out of a good experience because of some censored costume (extra one) and a 3 second scene. It's hilarious what they did actually, no comments. They also censored Onimusha: Warlords if you choose English:
https://censorship.fandom.com/wiki/Onimusha:_Warlords
@Smithicus I read it three times... at least my brain started working properly at 4am.
About the demo. It was released because game doesn't sell well. What did you expect tho? Stupid, hilarious censorship, denuvo on PC. Capcom forgot that this is a niche title for fans, game that is over two decades old. They want to get new players into it, well... this is not the way obviously. I still think that we'll get Onimusha 3, because it would be stupid not do so after remastering two previous ones. Even if they didn't sell well, but I doubt that we'll get Dawn of Dreams. Onimusha 3 for sure won't be released before the new entry in the series hits the shelves. It should've tho, if Capcom could think at least once about what they're doing, how they're hurting not only their sales but also fans of the series with their stupid decisions. They will get new players, but with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This company just doesn't get things right sometimes.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd November)
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I paid for the digital Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition... couldn't wait for the physical. I'l buy it anyway when it'll come out.
After overclocking my Switch, I'm getting 60FPS at 720p. Perfect! So yes, Tomb Raider for the whole weekend, finally after all those years.
Re: Capcom Releases Switch eShop Demo For Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
We absolutely need the 3rd one and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams which is stuck in PS2 limbo for years.
@Samalik "Will be avoiding this version of the game if the demo impresses me tho"
This doesn't make any sense.
Re: 40 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The 'Cyber Deals' eShop Sale (North America)
Once again (like with the EU sale), I'll recommend Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 the most. Insane remake with incredible soundtrack, tons of fun.
Oh and stay away from Balatro if you still didn't get it. It will steal your whole free time... or will ruin your life. You pick.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores 'Deluxe' Physical Release On Switch And Switch 2
This is a buy for me, very heavy 90s Capcom vibes.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
Oh boy... I wish you guys good luck if you only utilize the internal storage.
Re: "Consumers Generally Do Not Care" About AI In Games, Says Former Square Enix Exec
Damn, it's so nice that he speaks for me and that he presented some questionnaire or anything at all. Just ignore him.
Re: Surprise! Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Is Available Now On Switch & Switch 2
What?! What the hell is going on!
With this release I have now hopes for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and... maybe even Half-Life 2 that were released on Nvidia Shield TV (2017).
Yeah, I love my Switch now even more!
Re: 46 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Black Friday' Sale (Europe)
I see Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, I recommend it right away. Tons and hours of fun!
Re: Review: Indika (Switch) - A Port That Makes You Lose Faith In An Indie Gem
Oh no! That's a -1 game for me on Switch. God and I was so happy to play it...
Re: Official Zelda Movie Photos Give Us Our Best Look Yet At Link And Zelda
They both look really good... and I like the green screen behind them.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
@Rainbowjames Well, they're all GKC so unless you want to resell them in the future, you might as well grab the digital versions.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
@Rainbowjames There are no mentions about the EU/UK versions. I'm 99% sure that it will be the exact same situation as with Resident Evil bundles on Switch 1, so only US/JP physical releases.
Re: Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
@Vyacheslav333 GOG is very good, but they're also selling games that straight up don't work, like Timeshift for example. Even tho they know about (it was reported many times to them), they're still selling it.
Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
@NintendoWife No, no, not entitled. It's just necessary, otherwise you would watch a blurry mess (720p>1080p) in most of the cases. Better framerate of course whenever possible, all the other things are a very welcome add-on. Everyone should do it this way, it's such a good practice. Especially when your game and port is so good. This is how you take care of your customers properly and encourage future ones.
Well, but yes in the other case it's better to pay than not to get an upgrade at all, but that's a bad practice and people will remember it.
Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
@Max_the_German DLSS, HDR and mouse function, utilize all the new features to support the new hardware. It takes a bit of development but think about it. They released full game on cart for Switch 1 which I praise. There's no need now for releasing even a GKC with the free upgrade that S1 version got. Switch 2 owners complaining about GKC will just grab S1 physical and get a free upgrade, I'm not even mentioning digital sales. Game is great, port is great, full physical already released and now the free upgrade. It's a complete win for everyone. This is just them being smart and they will get new sales from that. They even started printing physical copies on their own, smart move again.
@NintendoWife ^ They will get their money back from this upgrade, even more. They're smart about it. I wish that everyone would be, as this is a much better business practice and everyone just benefits from this, no one loses here. I can see only benefits for everyone.
Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
@NintendoWife No, they should be absolutely free, this will give them more sales from Switch 2 users in the future. There should be no payment required for a game to be able to utilize new, better hardware the way it's supposed to. If they'd incorporate some new DLC alongside the update exclusively for Switch 2, then I can understand the additional cost. Otherwise just no.
Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
This is how it should've been, always. Nice job!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th November)
Slaycation Paradise and man this game is so much fun!
Re: Nintendo Had No "Intention To Hinder Or Invalidate" Third-Party Docks For Switch 2
@burndive Well yes, there will be products like this. THis shouldn't have happened, but everyone's already releasing firmware upgrades. This shouldn't be a thing tho, at all. Waste of time and nerves.
Wasn't it the case with Switch 1 as well? Nintendo not using a standard protocol?
Re: Nintendo Had No "Intention To Hinder Or Invalidate" Third-Party Docks For Switch 2
@Discostew I think that Nintendo will add support for VRR when it comes to docked mode at some point.
@MattmanForever That's exactly what I've been thinking, it's just crazy what it came to. I have enough of adrenaline every single time I'm updating BIOS in my laptops.