To be completely objective, they still translate some of their games to Russian, even considering that Russia is an aggressor and sanctioned.
Maybe because they realized there are other Russian-speaking areas they could translate their games for despite having no presence in those areas, although it seems like less games are getting Russian these days, for example: not even will Metroid Prime 4 get a Russian translation.
I also think it made no sense not to add Russian (as well as European Portuguese) to the Switch 2 Welcome Tour if that’s literally the tech demo/introductory guide for the Switch 2 (albeit a paid one). As a tech demo we’d think it would have all supported languages, not this time it seems.
@Ryu_Niiyama So maybe this is why they’re stuck with JVLat in terms of Latin America?
Would be a shame tho because it actually would be nice to see them get more stuff like the US and Canada, like the My Nintendo Store and other NSO perks, especially in countries like México and Brazil which may seem to be 2 of the most known countries, but hoping to see Central and South America get those too.
I have read that Nintendo opened an online store in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Saudi distributor, not sure if the same could be done for a My Nintendo Store in Latin America in partnership with JVLat.
@somnambulance I actually wanna see them make a Super Mario Maker 3 adding the Mario Wonder course style and mouse controls, and what more, add an actual 3D course maker
-Mario movie 2 cast reveal
-Switch 2 3D Mario announcement
-Mario Kart World DLC
-Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a new campaign added
EDIT: Forgot to add Super Mario Maker 3 in the original comment
@Enigk @Dragonite89 At this point will there ever be another console that will have a chance to beat PS2’s record, because somehow it feels like the Switch was the last chance in doing so…
@HeadPirate I was able to get a Switch 2 at the end of June for $500, so if that increases in price in the future too, I guess I could be considered lucky to get one while the price was low.
Has it been announced if it was an increase or drop yet because regardless it seems unlikely they’d even be able to drop it during the holidays, not that Nintendo themselves would do that anyway…
@johnedwin September would be off the list if they intend to use it for the Mario 40th anniversary Direct, maybe October or it won’t happen until next year
@Suketoudara If the Splatoon Raiders shadow drop on Nintendo Today out of nowhere isn’t a one-time thing, then it seems like that’s how they want to do it for first party games moving forward, whilst now only making Directs when they show third party games…
@Yosher Yeah, seeing the list of countries it does seem pretty small, even with the additions of Mexico and Brazil.
Apart from the Netherlands they don’t even add countries like Belgium, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, etc
Writing was on the wall after a while, especially with how Nintendo said they would price games based on value (like with Mario Kart World at $80 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $70). If they’re doing that there doesn’t seem to be a reason to even do Switch 2 Game Vouchers.
Perhaps during the Switch 2 they’ll be able to open it in more Latin American countries if they’re interested, especially if Nintendo wants to expand their footprint throughout Latin America…
In any case adding toggles to choose between traditional maps or intermission options could’ve been added if they wanted to reduce this sort of backlash…
It’s obvious Nintendo wants to prevent any piracy or hacking nowadays, but the fact they’ll online ban a console starts making it a huge problem when they return or sell on a website.
To anyone wanting to get a preowned Switch 2, just be careful where you get it from
@SillyG Actually a great point to follow up with your comment, why hasn’t there been any other game card size options in the case it doesn’t get close to 64 GB but they don’t want Game Key Cards?
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Re: Feature: Nintendo Is Finally Taking One Of The World's Biggest Countries Seriously
Coming back 7 years later, did those 4 years of this before the war really last that long?
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@Kostan wrote:
Maybe because they realized there are other Russian-speaking areas they could translate their games for despite having no presence in those areas, although it seems like less games are getting Russian these days, for example: not even will Metroid Prime 4 get a Russian translation.
I also think it made no sense not to add Russian (as well as European Portuguese) to the Switch 2 Welcome Tour if that’s literally the tech demo/introductory guide for the Switch 2 (albeit a paid one). As a tech demo we’d think it would have all supported languages, not this time it seems.
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@JohnnyMind Maybe we could also see new subsidiaries in other parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa and maybe in Latin America
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@Questionable_Duck Weren’t there reports that Nintendo will soon bring the eShop and Switch Online to Singapore?
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@xmkbest Where have they been saying those rumors?
Re: Opinion: NSO Subscribers Outside Key Markets Get Less, And Nintendo Should Fix That
@Ryu_Niiyama So maybe this is why they’re stuck with JVLat in terms of Latin America?
Would be a shame tho because it actually would be nice to see them get more stuff like the US and Canada, like the My Nintendo Store and other NSO perks, especially in countries like México and Brazil which may seem to be 2 of the most known countries, but hoping to see Central and South America get those too.
I have read that Nintendo opened an online store in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Saudi distributor, not sure if the same could be done for a My Nintendo Store in Latin America in partnership with JVLat.
Re: Louvre Says Au Revoir To Nintendo 3DS Audio Guides
@ROOCIS Nintendo knew how to handle it back then, but not sure if there will ever be a time like that again…
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
@splinters Shadow dropped December 31
Re: Rumour: Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
What if the September Direct is for Mario’s 40th anniversary while a general Direct happens in October or smth?
Re: Random: Oh Jeez, Now Palworld Has Its Own Rip-Off On The Switch eShop
Oooh, the lawsuit going to new heights… Let’s see where this takes them…
Re: Nintendo eShop Is Now Available In Argentina, Colombia, Chile And Peru
Or even then, start bringing My Nintendo Store to Latin America and introduce a Spanish-language website/My Nintendo Store for the United States
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Super Mario Wood Block Sets, Doubling As amiibo
I don’t know why, but for some reason it reminds me of the 2D artstyle used for the standees in Mario Wonder.
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@somnambulance Yes
Re: Feature: How Can Switch 2 'Fix' The eShop? Devs Share Their Storefront Stories
@Vyacheslav333 No, I just said if they were moving main offices out of Germany.
Should’ve worded it better earlier, sorry if I made it look like they actually were moving
Re: Feature: How Can Switch 2 'Fix' The eShop? Devs Share Their Storefront Stories
@Vyacheslav333 In any case if Nintendo of Europe’s main office does move out of Germany, they could probably put it in Brussels.
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@somnambulance I actually wanna see the SM64DS style added for 3D course maker and add Yoshi and Wario as playable characters
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
@somnambulance I actually wanna see them make a Super Mario Maker 3 adding the Mario Wonder course style and mouse controls, and what more, add an actual 3D course maker
Re: Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
Some things i had in mind:
-Mario movie 2 cast reveal
-Switch 2 3D Mario announcement
-Mario Kart World DLC
-Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a new campaign added
EDIT: Forgot to add Super Mario Maker 3 in the original comment
Re: Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US
@Enigk @Dragonite89 At this point will there ever be another console that will have a chance to beat PS2’s record, because somehow it feels like the Switch was the last chance in doing so…
Re: Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US
@HeadPirate I was able to get a Switch 2 at the end of June for $500, so if that increases in price in the future too, I guess I could be considered lucky to get one while the price was low.
Re: Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US
Has it been announced if it was an increase or drop yet because regardless it seems unlikely they’d even be able to drop it during the holidays, not that Nintendo themselves would do that anyway…
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Today, 31st July 2025
Anyone think they’ll show off GTA V or some Xbox/PlayStation ports in this?
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
@johnedwin September would be off the list if they intend to use it for the Mario 40th anniversary Direct, maybe October or it won’t happen until next year
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
@IOI I always thought they made a Direct in October last year. Perhaps one of many mandela effects of mine…
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
Maybe we’ll still see a Mario 40th anniversary Direct in September and a general Direct in October…
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
@Suketoudara If the Splatoon Raiders shadow drop on Nintendo Today out of nowhere isn’t a one-time thing, then it seems like that’s how they want to do it for first party games moving forward, whilst now only making Directs when they show third party games…
Re: Sony Job Listing Suggests More PS5 Games Could Get A Nintendo Release
MrCarlos46 wrote:
I forgot there’s more to it, the game is built around the PS5 and has lots of PS5 references, like a celebration of PlayStation for over 30 years.
Re: Sony Job Listing Suggests More PS5 Games Could Get A Nintendo Release
I still have doubts on Astro Bot coming to Switch 2, not because I hate the game, but it’s more on the technical side:
The game requires the DualSense’s features, most of which aren’t even on Switch 2 controllers.
For them to port Astro Bot over, DualSense and analog trigger support would have to be added on Switch 2.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Its Very Own Switch 2 Bundle
@SillyG Any chance there aren’t any special edition Switch 2’s until late next year?
Re: Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Program Returning, Includes Switch 2 Support
@Yosher Yeah, seeing the list of countries it does seem pretty small, even with the additions of Mexico and Brazil.
Apart from the Netherlands they don’t even add countries like Belgium, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, etc
Re: Nintendo Still Doesn't Want You To Talk About The Switch Online Playtest Program
If Nintendo doesn’t disable screenshots or recording in this then we might end up seeing more leaks when it happens
I am kinda surprised they didn’t do that in the start tho
Re: Nintendo Will Discontinue Switch Game Vouchers Entirely In 2026
Writing was on the wall after a while, especially with how Nintendo said they would price games based on value (like with Mario Kart World at $80 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $70). If they’re doing that there doesn’t seem to be a reason to even do Switch 2 Game Vouchers.
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo Reminds Us Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives
HeadPirate wrote:
Coming back to your comment it may have predicted the fate of Game Vouchers: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/70933
Re: Nintendo eShop Is Now Available In Argentina, Colombia, Chile And Peru
Perhaps during the Switch 2 they’ll be able to open it in more Latin American countries if they’re interested, especially if Nintendo wants to expand their footprint throughout Latin America…
Re: PSA: Pokémon YouTube Channel Uploads The First Movie For A "Limited-Time"
@drypaphmrbro Cobalt video downloaded no longer supports YouTube downloads probably after YouTube changed the way it works
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
In any case adding toggles to choose between traditional maps or intermission options could’ve been added if they wanted to reduce this sort of backlash…
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Restocks Are Now Available At Multiple Stores In The US
Finally managed to get one from Walmart’s restock yesterday, got so excited to know it’s finally coming later today 😆😆😆
Re: Nintendo's Strict Policy On MiG Carts Is Creating A Problem For Secondhand Switch 2 Buyers
It’s obvious Nintendo wants to prevent any piracy or hacking nowadays, but the fact they’ll online ban a console starts making it a huge problem when they return or sell on a website.
To anyone wanting to get a preowned Switch 2, just be careful where you get it from
Re: Smash Bros. Pro Loses 11-Year Sponsorship After "Inappropriate Conduct" At Mario Kart World Tournament
Oof, took them thing long…
Who even had the idea of Beerio Kart anyway?
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
I haven’t seen the Direct even though I promised myself I would. Would you guys suggest it?
Re: Splatoon 3's Summer Nights Event Returns Next Month With A New Splatfest & Free Items
Haven’t gone on boat or plane before, so Team Land it is…
Re: Random: Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is "Out Now"
Never thought this would actually happen 😂😂😂
Re: Minecraft's Nintendo Players Request "Switch 2 Edition" After Graphics Update Skips Switch
@Haruki_NLI Another case scenario would be where they announce Minecraft for the Switch 2, but the catch is that it’s a digital-only title
Re: Minecraft's Nintendo Players Request "Switch 2 Edition" After Graphics Update Skips Switch
@Haruki_NLI Assuming Minecraft gets a Switch 2 version would they do game key card or release it full on card?
Re: Minecraft's Nintendo Players Request "Switch 2 Edition" After Graphics Update Skips Switch
@Haruki_NLI Seems like no matter what Nintendo chooses most publishers are just gonna choose to not release games full on cart.
Re: Minecraft's Nintendo Players Request "Switch 2 Edition" After Graphics Update Skips Switch
@SillyG Actually a great point to follow up with your comment, why hasn’t there been any other game card size options in the case it doesn’t get close to 64 GB but they don’t want Game Key Cards?
Re: Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.0.0)
Is this the update that adds stuff for the Switch 2 Edition or just a fix update?
Re: Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
@N00BiSH I can actually see it coming sooner than later if it becomes a bigger issue than it already is…
Re: Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
@Rebusmind Perhaps it’s also because these units have been sitting out in warehouses for many months at this point?
Re: Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
In any case I could wait until a revision comes out in the coming months if this becomes a bigger issue.