@The_Nintend_Pedant The pro regarding price is a cheeky joke referencing the absurd cost of a real Gibson guitar. Not quite sure it landed with you. As for your "fishy" remark... Yeah, you're in full-on 'tin foil hat mode' there.
@Joker1234 No launch window has been officially provided for FF7 Remake beyond a vague 'Winter' slot. So yeah, it could be this year, but it could easily be early 2026.
Hey folks - I've added a second opinion to the piece covering my experience on Switch 2 so far. It's a great game, but it desperately needs a performance patch.
@Ellie-Moo The frame rate dips were very minor; not particularly distracting but worth a mention in the review. Officially, the game is advertised at 4K/60 on Switch 2, and I'd say that's probably accurate. I have a 65-inch LG C3 and it looks lovely.
@Johnny44 Yeah I'd say there's definitely a bit of a 'cross-gen' vibe going on. I'm excited to see what games made from the ground up for Switch 2 will look like.
@JCoop22 "Although third-party publishers appear to have done slightly better during the launch of Switch 2 compared with Switch 1, it’s hard to describe these statistics as positive.
"Most third-party Switch 2 games posted very low numbers. One third-party publisher characterised the numbers as ‘below our lowest estimates’, despite strong hardware sales."
@robotreptile Yeah it was crazy. Arlo is one of the most measured, well-meaning YouTubers out there (and there aren't many of them, sadly), so to see people lash out at him like that was very saddening.
@8bit-Man I appreciate there's no obvious link on this review, so apologies for that, but we do disclose this on all of our game pages for Switch 2. Check out the 'Overview' section and there will be information for the physical release. In this case, 'Game-Key Card'.
@KoopaTheGamer HDR is completely disabled for the screenshots you see here, because yeah, I had the same issue. HDR seems to be wildly inconsistent when it comes to screenshots and clips. We'll need to do a bit of investigation and tinkering.
@Oubie Yep, three difficulty modes in Championship and Super Hero: Subsonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic. You need to complete every track in each to unlock the next. Even Subsonic can be challenging at times though.
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Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Chlocean Apologies. Yeah, there's no change, it's still primarily an online game, and the saves are tied into that.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Indielink Not really no. Very jittery.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Quick update: the new frame rate option essentially locks it at 30fps. Not the most ideal solution, but it's definitely a lot more stable.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@DJDano Not sure, I'll take a look shortly.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
@Bydlak Ah, that's brilliant! Glad you've sorted it.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
@Bydlak Oh really? It should work with the latest firmware. Unless there's something wrong with it.
Re: Gulikit Unveils New Premium Controllers Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
@The-Chosen-one Yeah, that's the plan.
Re: Gulikit Unveils New Premium Controllers Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
@Abeedo Thank you!
Re: Video: Uh Oh, Elden Ring On Switch 2 Has Issues In Handheld Mode
@Zuljaras Mate... That's wild.
Re: Video: At Last! We've Played Hollow Knight: Silksong On Switch 2
I can't get over that snap transition.
Re: Geoff Keighley Either Knows Something About Silksong, Or Is Just Being A Tool
@Xeno_Aura You can see our 'Related Articles' section on the article, right...? We know it's playable at both Xbox and Nintendo booths.
Re: 'Bad Cheese' Is Another Survival Horror With Cuphead-Inspired Visuals
@darkswabber Fair enough, all good!
Re: 'Bad Cheese' Is Another Survival Horror With Cuphead-Inspired Visuals
@darkswabber That's exactly what I said in the main text, did you read it?
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
@Zeebor15 Are you okay? Do you need to sit down?
Re: Review: CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
@The_Nintend_Pedant Is it a problem?! I dunno man... Even if it is, it's not with us.
Re: Review: CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
@The_Nintend_Pedant The pro regarding price is a cheeky joke referencing the absurd cost of a real Gibson guitar. Not quite sure it landed with you.
As for your "fishy" remark... Yeah, you're in full-on 'tin foil hat mode' there.
Re: Review: Heretic + Hexen (Switch) - Two FPS Cult Classics Masterfully Revamped
@molkom It's 120fps on other platforms. We now have a 120fps-capable platform with the Switch 2. Seemed a reasonable request!
Re: Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - TMR Sticks And Hall Effect Triggers Elevate This Switch 2-Compatible Pad
Oof, I don't like those coloured face buttons. Something about the lack of 'ABXY' labels make them look a bit cheap, somehow.
Re: Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring, Silksong All Playable At Nintendo's Gamescom Booth
@Joker1234 No launch window has been officially provided for FF7 Remake beyond a vague 'Winter' slot. So yeah, it could be this year, but it could easily be early 2026.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
@Deniz No, it's a Switch 1 game and has been reviewed as such. Tom's verdict is final.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
Hey folks - I've added a second opinion to the piece covering my experience on Switch 2 so far. It's a great game, but it desperately needs a performance patch.
Re: Atari's Retro Metroidvania 'Adventure Of Samsara' Launches Next Month
@JohnnyMind You'll get a review!
Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
@Ellie-Moo The frame rate dips were very minor; not particularly distracting but worth a mention in the review.
Officially, the game is advertised at 4K/60 on Switch 2, and I'd say that's probably accurate. I have a 65-inch LG C3 and it looks lovely.
Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
@somnambulance It's quite hefty. At least 20 hours or so, I'd say.
Re: Video: Check Out 17 Minutes Of Gameplay From Donkey Kong Bananza
@Cheez Cool. Have fun with the game!
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Storms Past 1.5 Million Units Sold
@Duncanballs Sony really struck gold with the Vita - what a waste.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza, Like Mario Kart World, Was Initially Planned For Switch 1
@Johnny44 Yeah I'd say there's definitely a bit of a 'cross-gen' vibe going on. I'm excited to see what games made from the ground up for Switch 2 will look like.
Re: Nintendo Will Discontinue Switch Game Vouchers Entirely In 2026
@PikminMarioKirby No, sorry if that was misleading in any way. The vouchers are only valid with Switch 1 games.
Re: Video: Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
@Bunkerneath Should be good now.
Re: Review: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (Switch) - The Best Way To Play BioShock's Spiritual Predecessor
@splinters It depends - what didn't you like about it?
Re: Review: PowerA Advantage Wired Controller For Switch 2 - An Acceptable Choice For Player 2
@dskatter Ah, apologies! I've added a quick mention to the review, but no, no rumble or motion control support.
Re: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Release Date Could Be Revealed Soon, As Switch 2 Rating Spotted
Of course it'll be a Game-Key Card. Love the optimism, though.
Re: UK Charts: Hideo Kojima's Latest Project Leaves Mario Kart World Stranded In 2nd
@Johnny44 Yep, totally agree, it would be very useful!
Re: UK Charts: Hideo Kojima's Latest Project Leaves Mario Kart World Stranded In 2nd
@Johnny44 Nintendo never shares such information, so sadly that would be tricky.
Re: Smash Bros. Director Sakurai Laments 'Unsustainable' AAA Game Dev, Discusses AI And Uncertainty
@Anti-Matter If you think those kind of games are immune from the threat of AI, I've got terrible news for you.
Re: Former Nintendo Execs Fear We Might Be Waiting A While For A 3D Mario On Switch 2, Thanks To Donkey Kong
Oof. Yeah, they're way off with this.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@JCoop22 "Although third-party publishers appear to have done slightly better during the launch of Switch 2 compared with Switch 1, it’s hard to describe these statistics as positive.
"Most third-party Switch 2 games posted very low numbers. One third-party publisher characterised the numbers as ‘below our lowest estimates’, despite strong hardware sales."
Try again, please.
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe's New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
@robotreptile Yeah it was crazy. Arlo is one of the most measured, well-meaning YouTubers out there (and there aren't many of them, sadly), so to see people lash out at him like that was very saddening.
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe's New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
Arlo has been vindicated.
Re: Random: Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
@Mana_Knight Hahaaa yes! That was weirdly catchy.
We've got that one listed here: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/40-years-of-weird-and-wonderful-and-just-plain-wrong-super-mario-tv-commercials
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's John Marston Teases "Exciting News" This Week
I love it when voice actors just sound exactly like their characters.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - An Elegant But Nonessential GameChat Companion
@BaldB3lper78 Yep, I'm not handling that one, but we'll have a review live very soon.
Re: Magnetic Joy-Con Sticks Already In The Works For Switch 2 Amid Fears Of Drift
@rjejr What? 🙃
Re: Switch 2 Helps Street Fighter 6 Achieve Five Million Global Sales
@JR150 Yeah I reckon we'll see a bit of a renaissance on the Switch 2. Tekken 8, Fatal Fury, maybe ports of UMvC3 and Infinite.
I'd expect to see a new SoulCalibur soon too, and possibly Capcom Vs. SNK or something.
I'd also be surprised if Sony keeps Marvel Tōkon exclusive to PS5, to be honest.
Re: Mini Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch 2) - Definitely Improved, But SEGA's Shafting Early Adopters
@8bit-Man I appreciate there's no obvious link on this review, so apologies for that, but we do disclose this on all of our game pages for Switch 2. Check out the 'Overview' section and there will be information for the physical release. In this case, 'Game-Key Card'.
https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/sonic-x-shadow-generations
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
I like the one with Ryu.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@KoopaTheGamer HDR is completely disabled for the screenshots you see here, because yeah, I had the same issue. HDR seems to be wildly inconsistent when it comes to screenshots and clips. We'll need to do a bit of investigation and tinkering.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@BaldB3lper78 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it too.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@Oubie Yep, three difficulty modes in Championship and Super Hero: Subsonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic. You need to complete every track in each to unlock the next. Even Subsonic can be challenging at times though.
Re: Review: Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition (Switch 2) - Just One Caveat Holds Back Capcom's Finest
@Old-Red Heh, yeah I get it, but we're not doing that. We review the game, not the manner in which it's distributed.