If I wasn't set up already, I'd go for the Console, Mario Maker LE and Voucher bundle for £299 and then buy Mario + Rabbids and Rayman Legends in the sale using my voucher. It was the same price BEFORE Prime day though... I'd have bought a pro controller or even an 8bitdo SF30 if they were on offer.
Shopto in the UK are offering a seperate Steelbook with each standard version of the game and a free tracksuit DLC for £39.85. https://www.shopto.net/en/pokemon/
I've always enjoyed ARMS. I still play it local co-op with my family quite regularly. It's just got a wonderful vibrant and fun atmosphere - it feels totally different to other brawlers that we have. It's its own game.
I've pre-ordered with Game in the UK. I can't remember the last time I did that, but I genuinely think it was the best deal - with the stylus and the other bits and pieces. They have the Limited Edition with Steelbook option at £54.99 too.
I've just sold Octopath Traveller along with a couple of other games to make way for the upcoming realease schedule. I thought to myself, you're never going to have time to play though that again, but I've already got sellers regret. Darn!
I pre-ordered it with the 15% off discount, it's pre-loaded on my Switch so it was a bit of a dissapointment that it still wasn't available to play at lunchtime (UK).
I think I'm going to have to sell a few of my older games to fund the next new months of purchases! I'm definitely on board with this one and about six or seven other games between now and Christmas (at least!)
I never had time for big games like this until Switch came along. Somehow I've put in over 80 hours into Skyrim and more than 200 hours (yikes!) into Breath of the Wild. If the rumours are true (and if it's a competent port) I'll be on it like a car bonnet!
It's in no way going to tempt me away from thinking that physical is the way to go on Nintendo. With this programme, I can pre-order Mario Maker and Fire Emblem for £84 digitally. Well I've pre-ordered them both physically from The Game Collection for £72 and they'll have good resale value for a long time to come. I'm literally not buying it.
I'm working on a one game a month thing at the moment. Mario Maker - June, Fire Emblem - July, Astral Chain - August. I might come back for this later if the community rates it.
I've just started Odyssey again. I'm resting my wallet! The next few months looks pretty expensive - Mario Maker, Fire Emblem, Marvel Alliance, Astral Chain...
I've been enjoying the heck out of Rayman Legends. I picked it up last week when it was on sale. Despite having purchased it on Wii U and Vita, I find it never gets old. It really is a fantastic platformer.
I bought Yoshi on release day and am still enjoying the heck out of that. Money is a little tight at the moment, otherwise I probably would have bought the basic VR kit.
The real challenge here is finding all the red coins and flowers and not the platforming. I just happily spent an entire lunch hour going back and forth through a single level finding everything - and it was tremendous fun too.
I really like what I've seen of Darksiders, and I've never played it before. I'm flat broke at the moment, but if I can find someone that will take Monopoly money, that's what I'll buy.
I guess the games development started out when toys to life was a big thing, sadly by the time they'd wrapped it was all over. I picked the game up when the digital bundle was on offer and for what it's worth I've really enjoyed it.
@Trajan Part of me thinks it shouldn't matter. Part of me thinks it's a first party Nintendo game and they're charging £45 for it, I've every right to expect more.
I don't like the the whole Nazi thing with Wolfenstein. It was enough to put me off this game's predecessor too. I'm keen to see what Panic Button can pull off with Doom Eternal though.
Odd article. I saw the original post on Reddit - where quite a few people complain about Nintendo UK service. It seems to be a pale imitation of the good service received in other territories. I myself sent a pair of joy cons in for repair once, and I was told that I would have them back within two weeks. Three weeks later they told me they were stocktaking and I wouldn't have them back for an additional five weeks. I went and bought another set and took out extended warranty so I wouldn't have to deal with Nintendo UK service again in a hurry.
@sixrings If the full game is the same as the demo, Yoshi is actually standard definition (according to Digital Foundry) it doesn't even scrape 720p. Ouch.
The smaller cheaper option has always made sense, but the pro version with enhanced performance still doesn't sit with me very well. As someone pointed out on another thread, there's already two different specs for developers to work with (docked and undocked). Introducing another model with another two specs is a development minefield.
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Re: Guide: Amazon Prime Day 2019 - Best Deals on Nintendo Switch Games, Consoles, Micro SD Cards and More
If I wasn't set up already, I'd go for the Console, Mario Maker LE and Voucher bundle for £299 and then buy Mario + Rabbids and Rayman Legends in the sale using my voucher. It was the same price BEFORE Prime day though... I'd have bought a pro controller or even an 8bitdo SF30 if they were on offer.
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge Summer Sale, Up To 70% Off Over 180 Games On Switch And 3DS (Europe)
Stupidly sold a phyiscial copy of Octopath Traveler and now I want it back... think I'll go Digital!
Re: Guide: Pokémon Sword And Shield: All Version-Exclusive Pokémon And Gym Leaders
Shopto in the UK are offering a seperate Steelbook with each standard version of the game and a free tracksuit DLC for £39.85. https://www.shopto.net/en/pokemon/
Re: Daemon X Machina Trailer Shows Off "Major Improvements" From Demo Feedback
What Carolos82 said! ^
Re: Super Mario Maker 2 Has Already Received Its First Update
@JohnnyC I've just picked mine up, the pre-order bonus stuff is lovely.
Re: Super Mario Maker 2's First Game-Breaking Bug Has Already Been Found
Stabilitiy update incoming.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th June (Europe)
I've got a physical copy of Mario Maker 2 with all the gubbins on order, but I might pick up Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons as well.
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker 2 - The Last 2D Mario Game You'll Ever Need
"...despite being such a ‘Wii U-y’ game". Who's writing this? It must be Alex right? Checks. Yep, it's Alex alright.
Re: Feature: It's Time To Lay Down Your ARMS
I've always enjoyed ARMS. I still play it local co-op with my family quite regularly. It's just got a wonderful vibrant and fun atmosphere - it feels totally different to other brawlers that we have. It's its own game.
Re: Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
I've pre-ordered a physical copy for about £35. Reckon if I don't like it, I should be able to get my money back pretty easily.
Re: Guide: Where To Pre-Order Super Mario Maker 2 And Receive Extra Goodies
I've pre-ordered with Game in the UK. I can't remember the last time I did that, but I genuinely think it was the best deal - with the stylus and the other bits and pieces. They have the Limited Edition with Steelbook option at £54.99 too.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
I've just sold Octopath Traveller along with a couple of other games to make way for the upcoming realease schedule. I thought to myself, you're never going to have time to play though that again, but I've already got sellers regret. Darn!
Re: Review: My Friend Pedro - Totally And Utterly Bananas
I pre-ordered it with the 15% off discount, it's pre-loaded on my Switch so it was a bit of a dissapointment that it still wasn't available to play at lunchtime (UK).
Re: Hands On: Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch Treads A Fine Line Between Remake And Reimagining
I think I'm going to have to sell a few of my older games to fund the next new months of purchases! I'm definitely on board with this one and about six or seven other games between now and Christmas (at least!)
Re: UK Charts: PlayStation's Days Of Play Sale Leaves Little Room For Nintendo To Shine
@Dman10 I've read there's a European sale starting "19.00 CEST on 11th June and running until 23.59 (local time) on 18th June".
Re: Rumour: Multiple Witcher 3 Listings For Nintendo Switch Appear Online
I never had time for big games like this until Switch came along. Somehow I've put in over 80 hours into Skyrim and more than 200 hours (yikes!) into Breath of the Wild. If the rumours are true (and if it's a competent port) I'll be on it like a car bonnet!
Re: Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare This Summer
Looking at my diary I've got Mario Maker 2 in June, Fire Emblem in July and Astral Chain in August. I can do September?
Re: Talking Point: Does The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher Programme Offer Value For Money?
It's in no way going to tempt me away from thinking that physical is the way to go on Nintendo. With this programme, I can pre-order Mario Maker and Fire Emblem for £84 digitally. Well I've pre-ordered them both physically from The Game Collection for £72 and they'll have good resale value for a long time to come. I'm literally not buying it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th May (Europe)
Thumper for £3.99 (-75%) is a pretty good deal. It's hard though!
Re: Video: 7 Minutes Of New Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gameplay
I'm working on a one game a month thing at the moment. Mario Maker - June, Fire Emblem - July, Astral Chain - August. I might come back for this later if the community rates it.
Re: Nintendo Hosts Huge 'Go Digital' Sale, Up To 90% Off More Than 130 Switch Games (Europe)
Forgotten Anne because I really enjoyed the demo, Steamworld Heist because I loved it on Vita and at that price I'm happy to buy it again.
Re: Horizon Chase Turbo Will Soon Be Getting New Exciting Game Modes
This game is a lot of fun with a ton of content already. I'm certainly up for more though, because I'm greedy like that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4th)
I've just started Odyssey again. I'm resting my wallet! The next few months looks pretty expensive - Mario Maker, Fire Emblem, Marvel Alliance, Astral Chain...
Re: Review: Panty Party – Nothing To Get Your Knickers In A Twist Over
@1UP_MARIO It'll probably receive more updates.
Re: Random: Rocket League On Switch Gets A New HOME Menu Icon
Diablo III was my own personal favourite. Originally that was one ugly icon.
Re: Shakedown: Hawaii Gets A Brand New Trailer, Launches On Switch Next Week
If there are any other Vita fans our there... It's coming to Vita too, and it's Cross Buy with the PS4 version.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Gets Its First Official Trailer, And It's Definitely Something
It's the legs, the legs really bother me.
Re: Random: Minecraft's Creator Won't Be Invited To The Game's Anniversary Celebrations
searches internet for all the things he's said
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27th)
I've been enjoying the heck out of Rayman Legends. I picked it up last week when it was on sale. Despite having purchased it on Wii U and Vita, I find it never gets old. It really is a fantastic platformer.
Re: Which Games Are Most Commonly Played By Consumers On Their First Day Owning A Switch?
I was in early! BoTW and Super Bomberman R were my first physical games, Snipperclips and Fast RMX were my first digital games.
Re: Talking Point: Do We Still Want Achievements On Switch?
I'm not bothered. I have a PS4 too and I'v never been that interested in the trophy system. I'm just like "oh, I got a trophy for something".
Re: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Is Getting New Star Fox Content And A Free Splitscreen Racing Mode
The standard digital version of the game is currently on offer on the European eShop - it finishes tomorrow.
Re: New GRID Autosport Trailer Shows Off Its 'Freedom Of Control'
Well this looks great!
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Labo VR Fails To Enter Top 40, Yoshi Slips Down To Fifth Place
I bought Yoshi on release day and am still enjoying the heck out of that. Money is a little tight at the moment, otherwise I probably would have bought the basic VR kit.
Re: Looks Like There's A New LEGO Star Wars Game On The Way
I LOVED the Complete Lego Star Wars on Wii. I've never enjoyed a Lego game (including the Star Wars ones) as much since.
Re: Ubisoft CEO Remains Tight-Lipped About Possible Sequel To Mario + Rabbids
Surely it's a done deal.
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Version 3.0 Adds New Opening Movie, Ring Shot Mode And More
I dunno, it's almost like they had finished it when it was released...
Re: Yoshi's Crafted World Producer Discusses The Game's Difficulty
The real challenge here is finding all the red coins and flowers and not the platforming. I just happily spent an entire lunch hour going back and forth through a single level finding everything - and it was tremendous fun too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 6th)
@Ryzaerian good choices. I really need to get some Dead Cells into my life.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th April (Europe)
I really like what I've seen of Darksiders, and I've never played it before. I'm flat broke at the moment, but if I can find someone that will take Monopoly money, that's what I'll buy.
Re: Ubisoft Will Not Release Any Additional Starlink Toys For Future Updates
I guess the games development started out when toys to life was a big thing, sadly by the time they'd wrapped it was all over. I picked the game up when the digital bundle was on offer and for what it's worth I've really enjoyed it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30th)
Yoshi has temporarily distracted me from making good progress with Octopath Traveler.
Re: Video: Yoshi's Crafted World Is Out Today, Here's A Launch Trailer
Picked it up today. I have some reservations after playing the demo, but I'm hoping it will be a nice chilled out game like Captain Toad.
Re: Review: Yoshi's Crafted World - A Charming Construction Made From Familiar Materials
@Trajan Part of me thinks it shouldn't matter. Part of me thinks it's a first party Nintendo game and they're charging £45 for it, I've every right to expect more.
Re: Panic Button Is Bringing Hob: The Definitive Edition To Switch Next Week
Well this looks lovely!
Re: Bethesda Confirms Panic Button Is Developing The Switch Version Of Wolfenstein: Youngblood
I don't like the the whole Nazi thing with Wolfenstein. It was enough to put me off this game's predecessor too. I'm keen to see what Panic Button can pull off with Doom Eternal though.
Re: Random: Nintendo Repairs Faulty Switch And Then Sends It Back To The Owner Without Joy-Cons
Odd article. I saw the original post on Reddit - where quite a few people complain about Nintendo UK service. It seems to be a pale imitation of the good service received in other territories. I myself sent a pair of joy cons in for repair once, and I was told that I would have them back within two weeks. Three weeks later they told me they were stocktaking and I wouldn't have them back for an additional five weeks. I went and bought another set and took out extended warranty so I wouldn't have to deal with Nintendo UK service again in a hurry.
Re: Review: Yoshi's Crafted World - A Charming Construction Made From Familiar Materials
@sixrings If the full game is the same as the demo, Yoshi is actually standard definition (according to Digital Foundry) it doesn't even scrape 720p. Ouch.
Re: Talking Point: There's Room For A Switch 'Family' If Nintendo Nails The Messaging
@huyi the base PS4 doesn't already have two different performance specs for developers to manage.
Re: Talking Point: There's Room For A Switch 'Family' If Nintendo Nails The Messaging
The smaller cheaper option has always made sense, but the pro version with enhanced performance still doesn't sit with me very well. As someone pointed out on another thread, there's already two different specs for developers to work with (docked and undocked). Introducing another model with another two specs is a development minefield.