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@rallydefault - yeah they're cheaper and are handy for a travel dock/second TV dock. Just have to do your research on them though

@charliecarrot The main thing with early Switch 1 3rd party docks was that the Switch 1 used an unusual PD wattage which the 3rd party docks didn't use so it ended up bricking a lot of systems. Once they caught onto this a lot of 3rd party docks worked just fine.

The Switch 2 uses a standard PD wattage now - it's moreso that Nintendo have different protocols for the HDMI out from the Switch 2 that a lot of 3rd party docks find hard to match. Antank for example have a firmware updateable dock so if something changes they can update the dock via a firmware update and users can download it and apply to their dock via usb C. Although Antank had no issues with the system update so no need to update in this case.

3rd party docks aren't really as bad as they used to be. Just ensure you use the correct wattage of plug for Switch 2 (preferably official plug)

Curious on the soundtrack. Hyrule Warriors had an amazing soundtrack. I was a little let down that Age of Calamity didn't have as many hard hitting songs as HW1 did but I could understand it based on the feel of BOTW's soundtrack. Really curious to see what way Age of Imprisonment goes with the OST

This is a decent reason for this game as it was designed for SSD devices.

But the same excuse can't be used for every game. A lot of game key card games don't need higher speeds at all. It's all just a cost saving exercise in their case

@JohnnyMind Tbf the confusion is valid as there's an amiibo option in the pause menu that doesn't unlock the costume. The character you have to talk to isn't available until like a good bit into the game. Reasonable that people are confused when using it through the pause menu way as nothing tells them otherwise

@Athropos You can find it in settings - test internet connection. Although it doesn't tell you the speed when you're currently downloading a game etc if that's what you meant

Such a stupid non issue as it's been in the EULA since the Wii days and it's also on Playstation and Xbox.

It's not bricking your console - it's preventing you from accessing Nintendo's servers if caught pirating etc. it does seem to apply to the console rather than the account but that's the price you pay I guess. You can still theoretically play a single player game - you just have zero access to Nintendo's own servers.

Absolutely ridiculous how misquoted this is

No idea on the reliability of the brand - but having more SD express cards out there can only be a good thing. More options will lower prices and hopefully improve stock levels.

I don't want a 256GB card - I want at least 512GB or 1TB which aren't available at all these days

@Blofse except they won't. Sunshine is 30fps originally and Nintendo won't change that framerate when they add it to the NSO subscription.

@Polvasti I was the same way regarding using an Xbox to get the max nits value - but you can just Google your tv brand and get that value online - dunno why he just didn't say do that instead as not everyone has a Xbox

Literally everyone was asking for a more powerful Switch. Nintendo gives us that.

Now people are asking "why is it just the same thing again but more powerful".

You just can't win these days can you?

It's a 30 second video to promote the game... It doesn't have to be some epic piece of stop motion.

It's short cute and non offensive. Why are you's being so grumpy on it?

The sphere's/pokeballs I get but "riding on creatures in an environment" feels very wish-washy

@LadyCharlie - but they use dedicated servers not by Nintendo themselves. This is Nintendo dipping their toe into mass online multiplayer servers

The play test being a GCN NSO test rumours are getting hotter.

Wonder if it'll be a streaming service or an actual app. The play test could have 1 or 2 games on it (i.e. Smash Melee and Double Dash or something like that) just for testing

Hopefully a couple of patches can stabilise the performance a bit. Other than that - looking great!

I'll always get the PC version but it's great to see there be such a competent handheld version of the game...

"It's more Football Manager to take over your life" is such a pro and a con lol - it can really take over your life if you're not careful. You can start playing at like 9pm and next thing you know it's 3am in the blink of an eye

@Key19 yeah a wake ability would be great on the Pro 2. Then again - I don't think any third party controller can wake the Switch (as far as I know of)

Very underwhelming... Best deal here being the eShop credit which isn't even done by Amazon but you guys here

@larryisaman that's why I estimated 10%-15% as a lot of sales probably come from parents buying for their kids and they'll probably have little to no interest in looking it up. They'll just buy when they walk into a store and see it on shelves

While it probably doesn't account for the full 30%... I imagine the name change has probably accounted for 10%-15% of the casual fans/parents of children who just blindly pick up a FIFA title every year and are probably still waiting to see FIFA 24 hit shelves when it won't.

@theexile285 The main issue is that MGS2 and MGS3 ran at 60fps on Xbox 360 and PS3 11 years ago. The Switch is more than capable of hitting that.

Heck the Vita version ran at 60fps for indoor areas. There's literally no reason why the Switch can't run the games at 60fps

@johnedwin I thought every edition of it was 720p (as the original HD collection was in 720p). The main issue is that the Switch is more than capable of hitting 60fps for MGS2 and MGS3 as the PS3 and 360 both hit 60fps back in 2012 when the HD collection came out...

But for whatever dumb reason Konami has, they didn't bother to have it be 60fps on Switch. The Switch is more than capable for this

Why? The Switch can easily do 60fps if 360 and PS3 can play the same HD versions at 60fps?

It's really weird how MGS2 and MGS3 can't reach 60fps when the HD versions can hit 60fps on 360 and PS3... The Switch is more than capable to reach 60fps like those 2 consoles. Come on Konami

I feel like it's worth it but I quite enjoy the N64 and Gameboy Advance apps. The MK8D pass on top as well is nice too.

It really comes down to how much you'll get out of the extra apps and any DLC on offer

It's just an upscaled port of the GCN game. Not like Metroid Prime remastered that more or less got remade with new assets etc.

@Sam_TSM Jeez that's a lot of negativity.

@NinjaWaddleDee my one is more comparable with a PlayStation controller due to the stick layout but I do really like it a lot. Comfortable and hasn't let me down yet. Very handy for multiplayer Switch sessions too

@NinjaWaddleDee The benefits of the 8BitDo controllers are that it's a cheaper alternative to a second pro controller and that it can also go to "PC" mode at the flick of a switch instead of repairing the controller between your Switch and laptop.

For reference I have a Switch Pro controller as my main controller for my Switch and a 8BitDo Pro 2 s a 2nd Switch controller and main PC controller (plus analogue triggers for PC)

Similar to the Pro 2 line but unlike that one, this follows the Nintendo/Xbox control stick layout instead of the PlayStation like layout.

That could be a big factor for people.

Just use Deku Deals for browsing and the eshop to go in and buy a game...

It's dumb that the eshop can't do everything Deku Deals does... Sure... But at least Deku Deals exists anyways.

The no music argument is dumb

@Drew250 N64 app doesn't have rewinds. Assuming it was a tad more difficult to implement the feature on N64 than it was for the other apps.

You could however use save states but you'd have to do that manually of course before bug happens.

It will probably be patched soon anyway

@dustinprewitt - Is it an official Pro Controller? It happens when I use my 8BitDo Pro Controllers on the Switch (SN30+ and Pro 2) but the official Pro Controller (XC2 one) works fine.

Try updating your pro controller on the Switch settings just in case that has something to do with it.

Hopefully you didn't get a knock-off of an official pro controller.

@Specter_of-the_OLED - The main issue seems to be the power of the AC adapter going into the Switch - i.e. most 3rd party docks come with their own power supply or people just use a random USB C charger lying around. The Switch needs whatever power the official Nintendo AC Adapter uses when it's docked.

I.E. I have a Skull & Co Jumpgate dock (unfortunately it only supports the original Switch. The OLED Switch can only output at 480p due to some HDMI connection changes made on the system). It's worked flawlessly with my old Switch when I connect it using an official Nintendo AC Adapter.

If the HDMI doesn't work, it won't brick your Switch - It's more about the power that it receives that could brick it.

@Patendo Thing is nearly most of the good SNES games are already on the service. I will admit to a lot of Square games missing (they mostly do their own thing), Mario RPG and maybe some cult classics too (I love SimCity for example), but the heavy hitters are already on the service.

I personally think the base NSO package gives you a lot already at it's price. The Expansion pack is a bit more up for debate

Probably is just maintenance. There are still a few games on SNES that people want like Mario RPG or any of the Square RPGs like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Final Fantasies etc. but most of the heavy hitters are already on those 2 apps now.

Are there any NES games people are still waiting on?

@iLikeUrAttitude - Same as me. The only Kirby game I ever got into was Kirby's Dream Course... And that's a spin-off game. I just never really got into the main Kirby games

I have a lucky setup where my laptop, monitor and games consoles are very close together so my Steel Series headphones USB dongle is connected to my laptop and also to my Switch via an AUX cable so I can mix and match both my laptop audio and Switch audio (e.g. play a podcast through my laptop and have Switch volume low).

This is handy for a cheaper BT option though! Neat!

@fishbujin yeah but also remember that those were on SD consoles so assets would naturally be smaller. For reference, Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii was around 6GB-6.5GB while DE is 13.6GB (albeit with some extra content - maybe around 9GB-10GB) for the main game

People sleeping on Kirby's Dream Course...

The only way I'd consider it is if I decided to use it as a 3rd screen for my laptop as well (would be neat to have an extremely portable monitor) but that price is far too high

@victordamazio Umm... Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't have any paid DLC though. It already has all the Wii U DLC bundled into the main game

I mean... I'd be disappointed if my Switch lasted longer than my Phone... A phone is supposed to last throughout the day. The Switch is a games console which will be doing far more intensive processing in it's games