I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer that they stick with the Switch as it is. I hate the upgrade every two years model with the phones and I really hope it doesn't appear with consoles.
Unless it is a minor thing like the new 3DS, but if it is a big difference simply move to the Switch 2.
I think I'll pass. The single mode seems more like a mission mode than an RPG mode, which was the bread and butter of the Mario sports games for me. Looks good, but I know I'll be bored in a couple of hours with it.
Heck, I don't care if its a port or a sequel, its Smash! 4 already had tons of content as to throw that away, and I barely played my Wii U version, so I'll acept anything. Time to trade Smash in!
Yes, Capcom finally moved their butts! And it has motion controls, so definitive improvement. We need a physical release for this, don't screw it up Capcom, please!
Definitively getting this one! I remember playing the first Crash on my cousins' PS1, so this a great chance to play the trilogy - and portable, no less! It was expected due to all the rumors, but it is still great news.
Ugh, I wanted it for the Switch.... Hope this means the rumored Luigi's Mansion 3 is in development for Switch. Never could finish the GC one, so I guess this means my 3DS is coming out of retirement.
It's a rip off. The only thing it will be somewhat useful is to reedeem coins when I want to buy DLC for games, to make it a bit cheaper, but apart from that it really is worth nothing.
Even the discounts are better than this, and the discounts are terrible. I miss Club Nintendo, I should have gotten those Nintendogs Greeting Cards before it closed down...
I'll stick with physical until the end, thank you very much. My GB cartridges still haven't run out of battery and if I have any problems there are plenty of tutorials to fix them so I can keep playing them 20 years down the road. I replay Mario Golf GBA almost yearly, and I've had it for a good ten years or more.
The risk of simply losing things in an all digital future is big, and I don't want to worry about losing games or other stuff if it suddenly gets taken down. Same deal with music and movies from online services. I still like having OSTs in physical format if I can!
Let us hope this makes all those whining for a revision shut up, at least for this year. The console is fine as it is.
A Switch mini without detachable joycons is moronic considering the joycons are the very logo of the console. A Switch Pro with better specs is impossible on portable format considering it will eat the battery in even less than three hours.
Keep up the good work Alex! Your intro is great, and it always makes me smile. We don’t need every damn video on the internet to be full of edge lords, the “hello there lovely people” is fine.
As for the article itself, the mini dock must be the worst. That thing has fried Switches, and from what I’ve read in other sites, it tends to stop working really quickly.
I won't complain. I don't really care about graphics and the 4K craze that exists now.
Having the Wii U abandoned so quickly and having to spend on a new console did hurt a bit. I hate short cycles, and the way they tend to make you spend hundreds of dollar every couple of years. I upgraded my phone a couple of year ago and I'm no rush to get a new one.
These are fantastic games, and they totally worth playing!
Play 1 first, then play 2, and then replay 1. Having played 2 totally changes your perspective on the story of 1, but at the same time, 2 builds of the story of 1.
I haven’t downloaded FE Heroes since Nintendo insists on ignoring that Latin America exist, and using an APK is extremely annoying since you have to update it manually.
Going with Nvidia was the right move for Nintendo. It allowed them to have up to date hardware, and gave us gamers the chance of BotW on a portable hardware.
I hope they keep partnering together in the future for the next console!
Why are you giving that guy tribune again? Nothing he has said has been truth, except of hints that are confirmed by others! He just does wild guesses, he’s not an insider nor a leaker.
I'll keep playing Super Mario Odyssey. I already beat the main story, and I'm trying to get all the extra moons and beat the extra worlds. I have fun times ahead, I truly adore this game. I don't want it to end!
It could be a pretty neat way to get kids interesting in programming and all the STEM things - on a beginners's level, of course. I don't see this keeping the kids attention if they want to move on to something a bit more complex. I do think it is gonna be a hit among parents.
They'll keep Labo as something focused for smaller children, versus the big hitters for the hardcore audience, and I honestly don't see the problem. Nintendo has always sought to appeal to everyone. Not eveything needs to appeal to the "gamer" crowd. Specially, we need changes in the PC crowd, since all the "gamer" things are so damn tacky...
If they release the patch, I may wait for analysis on how it improves something before I buy it, because on how is it now, it is a hard pass. A shame, since it was a good idea on paper.
@NEStalgia Yeah, but Disney will put a limit to, at the very least, not get authority calling them a “Star Wars themed casino” and investigate them at a federal level.
My only hope for this to be real is that Disney could take the Star Wars license from EA and give it to someone who won’t make a micro transaction, loot box filled mess.
Haven’t finished Bravely Default yet, but so far I like the game, so Octopath Traveler is something I’m interested in when it releases. I’ll never say no to what it seems to be a good old school RPG!
We will probably see the return of the portable subseries, at least for Japan. I don’t think Capcom wants to leave money on the table by not releasing something for the growing Switch userbase, but the success of MHW means the main series will continue on the PS4, so the best bet would be a portable, tailor experience for Switch.
..... Or I could be dead wrong and Capcom decided that Switch development wasn’t worth the risk, and we won’t see anything. There is always a chance of that too.
If it was released when I was a child, I would be all over this, since I was a Lego fan.
I do think this will be a hit with kids. They should try to demo it somehow, with a road show for example, because I'll bet this is the same as the Switch - you have to try to enjoy it. And according to Damien it seems good.
While I'm personally not interesting, I can see it appealing to the younger demographic, children that are still in the time of discovering and imagining here, or for people that may be enthusiast. Specially for children it is a nice way of replacing "casual" games, and giving them more options. Plus, it allows them to play with everyone - expanding AR - than isolating them with VR.
Other point in favor is that it takes advantage of all the ecological movement that has taken force lately. Cardboard is far more ecological friendly that a bunch of wires.
In my opinion it is. It perfects everything from Mario 64, and corrects a lot of mistakes from Sunshine like that bloody camera. It doesn’t mean the other games are bad, but at least, for me, Odyssey stands at the top with its detail and the different way to get the moons. For some are bloats, but I’ve have fun getting them!
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Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 5.0.0 Is Now Available
So, nothing really big.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Considers "Nintendo Switch Pro" With NVIDIA Tegra X2 Processor
I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer that they stick with the Switch as it is. I hate the upgrade every two years model with the phones and I really hope it doesn't appear with consoles.
Unless it is a minor thing like the new 3DS, but if it is a big difference simply move to the Switch 2.
Re: Octopath Traveler Receives Release Date And Special Edition On Nintendo Switch
Hype! The games looks wonderful, and the gameplay is fantastic. We need more turn based RPGs on the Switch, the system is perfect for them.
....And if Square wants to bring Kingdom Hearts while they are at it, I'll certainly won't complain!
Re: Take Centre Court And Trick Shot Your Way To Glory In Mario Tennis Aces This June
I think I'll pass. The single mode seems more like a mission mode than an RPG mode, which was the bread and butter of the Mario sports games for me.
Looks good, but I know I'll be bored in a couple of hours with it.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Will Battle On Switch On 18th May
On my to buy list, but I'll wait to see if there is even more DLC first. I waited on Fire Emblem Warriors due to that.
Re: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Makes The Leap To Switch And 3DS
Never got it in Wii U despite it having my interest, so its in my to buy list now. It's so cute!
Re: Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
Heck, I don't care if its a port or a sequel, its Smash! 4 already had tons of content as to throw that away, and I barely played my Wii U version, so I'll acept anything. Time to trade Smash in!
Re: Capcom Classic Okami HD Stalks Its Way To Switch This Summer
Yes, Capcom finally moved their butts! And it has motion controls, so definitive improvement. We need a physical release for this, don't screw it up Capcom, please!
Re: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Is Finally Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Definitively getting this one! I remember playing the first Crash on my cousins' PS1, so this a great chance to play the trilogy - and portable, no less! It was expected due to all the rumors, but it is still great news.
Re: Praise The Sun, We're Getting A Dark Souls Solaire Amiibo
Never played Dark Souls, so it will be a good time to try it out. And get killed multiple times while trying it out.
Re: GameCube Classic Luigi's Mansion Rises From The Grave On 3DS This Year
Ugh, I wanted it for the Switch.... Hope this means the rumored Luigi's Mansion 3 is in development for Switch. Never could finish the GC one, so I guess this means my 3DS is coming out of retirement.
Re: Looks Like 3DS Title Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido Is Getting A Switch Upgrade
I hope we get info on the story mode on Aces - it is for me the breaking point on whether to buy the game or not.
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
It's a rip off. The only thing it will be somewhat useful is to reedeem coins when I want to buy DLC for games, to make it a bit cheaper, but apart from that it really is worth nothing.
Even the discounts are better than this, and the discounts are terrible. I miss Club Nintendo, I should have gotten those Nintendogs Greeting Cards before it closed down...
Re: Surprise! There's A New Nintendo Direct Coming, And It's Due Tomorrow
Will NL have a life chat tomorrow? No better way to see the direct than commenting it here, alongside with a heavely cup of coffee.
Re: Soapbox: I'm Secretly Terrified Of An All-Digital Gaming Future
I'll stick with physical until the end, thank you very much. My GB cartridges still haven't run out of battery and if I have any problems there are plenty of tutorials to fix them so I can keep playing them 20 years down the road. I replay Mario Golf GBA almost yearly, and I've had it for a good ten years or more.
The risk of simply losing things in an all digital future is big, and I don't want to worry about losing games or other stuff if it suddenly gets taken down. Same deal with music and movies from online services. I still like having OSTs in physical format if I can!
Re: Weirdness: We've Been Sent a Ludicrously Big Box to Open
Holy heck, that is gigantic! That portrait would be taller than me...
Liked the video, and your WTF face at the end made me laugh!
Post an update when you decide what to do with it, or if it is still blocking your kitchen!
Re: Nintendo Has No Plans For A Switch 2.0, Sources Claim
Let us hope this makes all those whining for a revision shut up, at least for this year. The console is fine as it is.
A Switch mini without detachable joycons is moronic considering the joycons are the very logo of the console.
A Switch Pro with better specs is impossible on portable format considering it will eat the battery in even less than three hours.
Let’s just keep the current model. It works fine.
Re: The Internet Is Pouring Some Serious Salt On That PC Port Of Chrono Trigger
Ugh. Those mobile ports are terrible, it would have been far better if they ported the DS version.
Re: Feature: These Five Switch Accessories Are Too Stupid to be True
Keep up the good work Alex! Your intro is great, and it always makes me smile. We don’t need every damn video on the internet to be full of edge lords, the “hello there lovely people” is fine.
As for the article itself, the mini dock must be the worst. That thing has fried Switches, and from what I’ve read in other sites, it tends to stop working really quickly.
Re: Last Year Was Particularly Good For Pokémon Sales In Europe
Well, it seems that Pokémon is on the up and up on Europe. I’m excited to see how will they use all this to impulse Pokémon Switch.
Re: Review: Bayonetta 2 (Switch)
Sigh. For those complaining about games, we are in freaking February. Let's see if you have the same tune in a couple of months.
Re: Legendary Nintendo Developer Takehiro Izushi Has Officially Retired
I hope he has a nice retirement and can enjoy some time to himself! Thanks for all the fun moments I've spent on the game you've worked on.
Re: Nintendo Believes That The Switch Could Sell Beyond The Usual 5-6 Year Console Life Cycle
I won't complain. I don't really care about graphics and the 4K craze that exists now.
Having the Wii U abandoned so quickly and having to spend on a new console did hurt a bit. I hate short cycles, and the way they tend to make you spend hundreds of dollar every couple of years. I upgraded my phone a couple of year ago and I'm no rush to get a new one.
Re: Guide: Bayonetta And Bayonetta 2 FAQ - All Of Your Questions Answered
These are fantastic games, and they totally worth playing!
Play 1 first, then play 2, and then replay 1. Having played 2 totally changes your perspective on the story of 1, but at the same time, 2 builds of the story of 1.
Re: Nintendo's Ultimate Ambition Is For Switch "To Be Owned By Every Single Person"
Well, it is good they are aiming high. No one in my social circle has a Switch, but I'm quite satisfied with it.
Re: Fire Emblem Heroes Has Passed Five Million Installs on Android
I haven’t downloaded FE Heroes since Nintendo insists on ignoring that Latin America exist, and using an APK is extremely annoying since you have to update it manually.
Re: Nvidia Shares Swell As Nintendo Switch Continues To Sell Like Hot Cakes
Going with Nvidia was the right move for Nintendo. It allowed them to have up to date hardware, and gave us gamers the chance of BotW on a portable hardware.
I hope they keep partnering together in the future for the next console!
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Version 1.3.0 Will Go Live Next Week
I haven’t picked up Xenoblade 2 yet, it will be great to play it with all these improvements!
Re: Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
Well, finally some use for the coins. If the alternative is never using them, you won’t heard complaints from me.
Re: Review: Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (3DS)
Cool! Never got the original on the DS, if I have the chance I will pick it up.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty 2018 Could Be Black Ops 4, And It Might Be Headed To Switch
Why are you giving that guy tribune again? Nothing he has said has been truth, except of hints that are confirmed by others!
He just does wild guesses, he’s not an insider nor a leaker.
Re: Rumour: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Might Be Spinning Its Way Onto Switch
Would be great! I remember playing Crash when I was a child - never got far in the game, though. I’d love the chance to retry it on my Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
I'll keep playing Super Mario Odyssey. I already beat the main story, and I'm trying to get all the extra moons and beat the extra worlds. I have fun times ahead, I truly adore this game. I don't want it to end!
Re: Design Your Own Cardboard Creations With Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Garage
It could be a pretty neat way to get kids interesting in programming and all the STEM things - on a beginners's level, of course. I don't see this keeping the kids attention if they want to move on to something a bit more complex.
I do think it is gonna be a hit among parents.
Re: Hardware Review: Does The Retro-Bit NES Power Stick Give You The Advantage?
Turbo was a godsend for some games instead of just mashing the button, so not including it is a pretty big oversight for me.
Re: Check Out All These New Discounts on My Nintendo in North America
Still 30% off? Sigh. I prefer trying to get good deals in Black Friday or in other moments for the games that have a physical version.
Re: Nintendo Has Plans For More Switch Peripheral Hardware
They'll keep Labo as something focused for smaller children, versus the big hitters for the hardcore audience, and I honestly don't see the problem. Nintendo has always sought to appeal to everyone. Not eveything needs to appeal to the "gamer" crowd.
Specially, we need changes in the PC crowd, since all the "gamer" things are so damn tacky...
Re: Random: You Can Enter '1889' As Your D.O.B When Creating A Nintendo Account, The Year The Company Was Founded
Haha, those little easter eggs are always funny and cute.
Re: Nintendo Releases Stunning Third Quarter Financial Results, Confirms Switch Sales Have Overtaken Wii U
I'm really happy about Xenoblade being a million seller in a month! Finally, Monolith Soft is out of niche status.
Re: RiME's Developer Has Been "Working Tirelessly" On A New Patch To Fix The Buggy Switch Port
If they release the patch, I may wait for analysis on how it improves something before I buy it, because on how is it now, it is a hard pass. A shame, since it was a good idea on paper.
Re: Rumour: Get That Pinch Of Salt Ready, Apparently Microsoft Is Preparing To Buy Electronic Arts
@NEStalgia
Yeah, but Disney will put a limit to, at the very least, not get authority calling them a “Star Wars themed casino” and investigate them at a federal level.
Re: Rumour: Get That Pinch Of Salt Ready, Apparently Microsoft Is Preparing To Buy Electronic Arts
My only hope for this to be real is that Disney could take the Star Wars license from EA and give it to someone who won’t make a micro transaction, loot box filled mess.
Re: Video: Square Enix Discusses The Response To Project Octopath Traveler
Haven’t finished Bravely Default yet, but so far I like the game, so Octopath Traveler is something I’m interested in when it releases. I’ll never say no to what it seems to be a good old school RPG!
Re: Soapbox: Monster Hunter World Has Claimed Its Prize, But Capcom Shouldn't Forget Nintendo
We will probably see the return of the portable subseries, at least for Japan. I don’t think Capcom wants to leave money on the table by not releasing something for the growing Switch userbase, but the success of MHW means the main series will continue on the PS4, so the best bet would be a portable, tailor experience for Switch.
..... Or I could be dead wrong and Capcom decided that Switch development wasn’t worth the risk, and we won’t see anything. There is always a chance of that too.
Re: This Could Well Be The Ultimate SNES Arcade Stick, And It's Made Of Bamboo
Bamboo? No way I would get this, there are a lot of other kind of woods you can use that do not mean destroying more wildlife habitats!
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon Crystal Ride High In The UK Charts
Shame to see Odyssey drop like that, it’s a brilliant game despite being shorter than BotW.
Re: Random: Leaked Photos From The Detective Pikachu Movie Tease Some Pokémon Policing
I’ll admit that I don’t really have much hopes on the movie, but I hope it proves me wrong.
Re: Hands On: The Future Of Gaming Is Cardboard, Thanks To Nintendo Labo
If it was released when I was a child, I would be all over this, since I was a Lego fan.
I do think this will be a hit with kids. They should try to demo it somehow, with a road show for example, because I'll bet this is the same as the Switch - you have to try to enjoy it. And according to Damien it seems good.
Re: Nintendo Announces Labo, A Range Of Interactive DIY Toys For Switch
Well....
While I'm personally not interesting, I can see it appealing to the younger demographic, children that are still in the time of discovering and imagining here, or for people that may be enthusiast. Specially for children it is a nice way of replacing "casual" games, and giving them more options. Plus, it allows them to play with everyone - expanding AR - than isolating them with VR.
Other point in favor is that it takes advantage of all the ecological movement that has taken force lately. Cardboard is far more ecological friendly that a bunch of wires.
Re: Soapbox: Is Super Mario Odyssey the Best Mario Game Ever?
In my opinion it is. It perfects everything from Mario 64, and corrects a lot of mistakes from Sunshine like that bloody camera. It doesn’t mean the other games are bad, but at least, for me, Odyssey stands at the top with its detail and the different way to get the moons. For some are bloats, but I’ve have fun getting them!