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Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?

Naktarra

I'm going to brag that I got the last Smash Edition console in the lower mainland and I've never had a problem with drift. Every joycon I've purchased after the fact has had drift. I don't know what it is about the Smash Edition one, but the stick feels different than a normal switch stick and it's never given me trouble. I did end up getting the L Hori Zelda stick about two months ago because it was on sale and I highly recommend it for anyone playing Genesis Collection.

Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2022 Nintendo Direct?

Naktarra

Klonoa, Kirby, Mario Kart and Earthbound were my highlights. I'm not super interested in Strikers or Splatoon, but hopefully their announcement makes way for a new 3D Mario in the future.

The Portal announcement was hilarious. Really didn't see that coming.

Also the Assassin's Creed trilogy looks cool, but it seems the physical version only comes with ACII loaded and the rest are download.

Re: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Price, Games And Features

Naktarra

Bought it as soon as I got home! It was $50CAD to upgrade with my remaining time left for the year. I'm going to be playing the Animal Crossing DLC too so it's worth it. Definitely a lot of game repetition already owning the All Stars pack and Genesis collection, but I'm holding out for Banjo!

Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes

Naktarra

Assuming this will be about $70CAD where I am from, I am still seeing that price justified. I am very interested in playing N64 and the Animal Crossing DLC. That being said, you can already purchased a relatively decent Genesis Collection on the Switch for about $40CAD.

Also, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $17CAD/m. Audible is about $16CAD/m. All of my entertainment services are are around that price range. For games I can get hundreds of hours out of for a flat rate which is less than half of the other entertainment platforms I use, that's reasonable. Most of the Xbox Pass games which I am interested in can be picked up on Steam for a fraction of the monthly cost.

You can't play N64 anywhere else unless you have the original hardware, which is monstrously expensive due to the nostalgia wave / the entertainment markups due to Covid. There will always be Project 64 for those who are unable or unwilling to pay for this new online price.

I do not think the ratings on this video will cause Nintendo to change their prices. I think they understand how much the idea of N64 on Switch was hyped by the fans and they're selling at what they think the nostalgia is economically worth.

Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, 23rd September

Naktarra

My hopes:

1. Zelda Anniversary. Ports?
2. Update on what the new controller is.
3. NSO update. N64 games would be a dream, but I feel this may be unrealistic.
4. Donkey Kong Anniversary acknowledged.
5. More information on Pokemon remakes and Arceus.
6. NA price drops before OLED release.