@SuperBro64 I'm with you (super)bro. Mario Kart World is fantastic. If people expected it to be some sort of Horizon clone then that's on them as Nintendo never said it would be anything of the sort. The new courses are excellent, elimination mode is incredible and the racing is better than ever. I'm not saying I would be adverse to a 'classic GP Mode' but is that really what we all want? To go back to the exact same set-up of every other Mario Kart before it? I love Nintendo for doing things differently and this is no exception.
There was a fantastic sounding rendition of the hammer music from the original arcade Donkey Kong too. We just had one of the all time great soundtrack with Mario Kart World and this looks like it might join it.
Anyone not enjoying free roam really isn't trying hard enough. Yes the rewards are lacklustre but platforming your way to hard to reach places is so much fun and some of the p switches are super challenging and rewarding. If you want to race there are plenty other modes for you but I am having so much fun just driving around seeking out those pesky collectables.
@LastFootnote No, I said they are not a problem for 99% of gamers. Meaning that if you keep the game card the odds of you ever booting it up at some point in the future only to find that Nintendo have removed the ability to download the game is very small indeed.
@Duncanballs I prefer physical absolutely but I can see which way the wind is turning and if game key cards are the price we pay for a compromise then so be it. I do hope however that they don't take over as the primary method for physical carts, but they make sense as an option for a developer that has to pay for expensive large capacity carts in order to include their base game, which will invariably require a further download anyway. I completely get that it sucks for Collectors, but for 99% of us it is unlikely to ever be a problem.
@Zuljaras So what is the negative for me as a consumer? I get a cheaper way of playing the exact same game as if I had just bought it on the eshop and I can recoup more costs by selling it at the end. So what do I lose? A slight inconvenience by having to manage my storage space and potential cost if I choose to buy an SD card, otherwise I do not see the problem.
I cannot figure out why people are so upset about this. With game key cards I can buy it from whichever shop I want so I can shop around for the best deal and then when I am finished I can sell it on or trade it in. What's the problem? The only negative is I have to download the game first but that's true of any game that comes with any sort of a post-release patch (eg all of them).
@BaldB3lper78 This is a physical only chart, Fast Fusion is download only so will not appear here. Mario Kart is top because the console bundles with Mario Kart download included still counts as physical.
@Khwarezm89 Of course they don't, because it makes absolutely no difference to how they play the game. With game key cards you can buy them from a shop (so potentially cheaper) and you can sell them on when you are done (like any cart). The only scenarios where they are a problem are for people without internet (practically no one) or a potential scenario 30 years in the future if you decide to boot it up and Nintendo have turned off the server.
Does anyone know if ring fit works on Switch 2? Obviously I would need to keep the old joy con as the new ones won't fit the ring but will the software still work?
I log in every day and am still really enjoying my time with it. Have not had to spend a single penny of real money and yet I have almost every card in the game (not including the overwhelming number of special cards that is). The battles are really fun too.
Can't speak for America but here in the UK it has been really straightforward. Pre-orders are live as we speak on the Official Nintendo Store for example.
I was initially concerned that when Nintendo announced you could free-roam anywhere that there wouldn't actually be anything to do in the world as It didn't look like it was populated with any events or NPCs or collectables. They are really pushing this Mario Kart Direct though so I am hopeful they have some exciting stuff to announce on this front. Story Mode perhaps?
If Mario Kart had been £65 the entire discourse would have been around what excellent value the Switch 2 hardware is. Honestly for what you are getting the console is great value, but that has all been lost because of the software prices (which you can mitigate at least by buying online or trading in etc).
@xenobladexfan Yeah I've always known I was going to get the new console so was well prepared. I actually think £430 for the Mario Kart bundle is really good value, especially as the Switch 2 seems more powerful than I was expecting.
@GrailUK I know how you feel but I think you should be pretty safe because I ordered at Argos a few days ago, they then sold out and stopped taking orders so the fact that they have opened them up again today hopefully means that they have received extra stock to sell.
This is almost literally unbelievable. My PS5 can't handle 4k60fps. I know it's not "true" 4k but still. And 120fps? I can't even picture what that would look like.
I strongly recommend the Mega Bloks Movement range of Pokemon models. I'm a massive lego fan and these are easily the best alternatives I've had. The movement mechanisms are genius and they are so much fun to build. Great value too (just wait for the regular Amazon sales).
I'm enjoying it, especially as I have never once been prompted to spend any money on it. I haven't spent a single penny and yet I have over 500 unique cards and over 2,000 cards total. I've also accumulated enough hourglasses to open over 50 more packs when I choose. I'm sure it must be making them billions but I'm not exactly sure how.
She's a handsome devil alright. Looks a really good size, tiny bezel, and beautifully subtle use of colour on the joycon. I'm not sold on the logo but otherwise I can't wait to get my hands on it.
It makes sense to limit trading somehow as otherwise it would be far too easy to complete your dex. I expected trading to be limited to your friends list or something but this sounds like you will not be able to gain the rarer EX cards which is a shame.
@Yalloo It's about 260 so far (including promos) but they so far have only added one set (about 230 cards) and clearly will add more in the future but remains to be seen at what rate.
So far in two days I have amassed about 80 unique cards without spending anything. I am also having a lot of fun learning how to play the game - the basics are pretty simple and it does a good job teaching you. It does seem however that playing online it all depends on how good your deck is so I am way behind.
@Zach777 Or you could start a rational discourse around the subject. For example exploring the contradictory truth that by boycotting Ubisoft because of their actions against their own employees you are hurting the very employees you are trying to support, through missing sales targets and hence losing bonusses and even jobs.
Similarly the question of how many degrees of separation are acceptable when choosing whether or not to boycott a company? If you boycott Ubisoft you must surely apply the same to Activision. And then what else? Gearbox probably. EA? Where does it end? Games have so many people working on them I guarantee every one of them has at least one wrong'un connected to it somewhere.
Personally I would love a Rayman remake and will happily pay for it, I don't think that means I am therefore condoning Ubisoft's past behaviour.
Absolutely baffling to me why so many people thought this would be something to do with Gamecube games. Why on Earth would that require a 10,000 person strong playtest?
Wahoo, I ruddy love Banjo and Kazooie I do. Question for people here who have played the N64 games on Switch - do the controls work alright in handheld with the joy-con?
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Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Speeds Past 1 Million Physical Sales
@SuperBro64 I'm with you (super)bro. Mario Kart World is fantastic. If people expected it to be some sort of Horizon clone then that's on them as Nintendo never said it would be anything of the sort. The new courses are excellent, elimination mode is incredible and the racing is better than ever. I'm not saying I would be adverse to a 'classic GP Mode' but is that really what we all want? To go back to the exact same set-up of every other Mario Kart before it? I love Nintendo for doing things differently and this is no exception.
Re: Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
@RiasGremory The Capcom ones are significantly larger than standard amiibo, but I would have preferred to have normal sized ones for cheaper.
Re: Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
Delivery is actually free if you pre-order. No need to spend £20.
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
Fortunately I do not have the eyes of a robotic kestrel so this is no issue whatsoever for me.
Re: Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
There was a fantastic sounding rendition of the hammer music from the original arcade Donkey Kong too. We just had one of the all time great soundtrack with Mario Kart World and this looks like it might join it.
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Anyone not enjoying free roam really isn't trying hard enough. Yes the rewards are lacklustre but platforming your way to hard to reach places is so much fun and some of the p switches are super challenging and rewarding. If you want to race there are plenty other modes for you but I am having so much fun just driving around seeking out those pesky collectables.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Already got this pre-ordered so might give it a miss to keep the surprises.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
@LastFootnote No, I said they are not a problem for 99% of gamers. Meaning that if you keep the game card the odds of you ever booting it up at some point in the future only to find that Nintendo have removed the ability to download the game is very small indeed.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
@Duncanballs I prefer physical absolutely but I can see which way the wind is turning and if game key cards are the price we pay for a compromise then so be it. I do hope however that they don't take over as the primary method for physical carts, but they make sense as an option for a developer that has to pay for expensive large capacity carts in order to include their base game, which will invariably require a further download anyway. I completely get that it sucks for Collectors, but for 99% of us it is unlikely to ever be a problem.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
@Zuljaras So what is the negative for me as a consumer? I get a cheaper way of playing the exact same game as if I had just bought it on the eshop and I can recoup more costs by selling it at the end. So what do I lose? A slight inconvenience by having to manage my storage space and potential cost if I choose to buy an SD card, otherwise I do not see the problem.
Re: Capcom Is Recording Switch 2 Game-Key Card Purchases As "Digital Sales"
I cannot figure out why people are so upset about this. With game key cards I can buy it from whichever shop I want so I can shop around for the best deal and then when I am finished I can sell it on or trade it in. What's the problem? The only negative is I have to download the game first but that's true of any game that comes with any sort of a post-release patch (eg all of them).
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
@larryisaman Exactly, perfectly said.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
@BaldB3lper78 This is a physical only chart, Fast Fusion is download only so will not appear here. Mario Kart is top because the console bundles with Mario Kart download included still counts as physical.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
@Khwarezm89 Of course they don't, because it makes absolutely no difference to how they play the game. With game key cards you can buy them from a shop (so potentially cheaper) and you can sell them on when you are done (like any cart). The only scenarios where they are a problem are for people without internet (practically no one) or a potential scenario 30 years in the future if you decide to boot it up and Nintendo have turned off the server.
The whole thing is a storm in a teacup.
Re: Preview: Mario Kart World's True Genius Is Its Movement, Not Its World
@AlexOlney I assume you are embargoed up the wazoo but any chance of telling us if there is more to do in the open world than just the P Switches?
Re: Officially Licensed 'The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition' Chess Set Now Available For Pre-Order
This came out years ago but was very hard to get hold of. I know because I paid some crazy price on ebay for it not too long back.
Re: Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All UK Stores
Get in! I pre-ordered at Smyths and was wondering if they would do a launch! Have secretly booked the day off on Thursday too (don't tell the wife!).
Anyone heading to the Norwich store?
Re: Nintendo Updates Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility List
@Lizuka Great thanks, I have some Labo that needs building too actually!
Re: Nintendo Updates Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility List
Does anyone know if ring fit works on Switch 2? Obviously I would need to keep the old joy con as the new ones won't fit the ring but will the software still work?
Re: 'Shadow Labyrinth' Injects Some Pac-Man Nostalgia Into Its Latest Trailer
Ok you've convinced me now. This looks seriously good. I never knew I wanted a Pacroidvania but I absolutely do.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Booster Pack Is All About Ultra Beasts
I log in every day and am still really enjoying my time with it. Have not had to spend a single penny of real money and yet I have almost every card in the game (not including the overwhelming number of special cards that is). The battles are really fun too.
Re: Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?
Can't speak for America but here in the UK it has been really straightforward. Pre-orders are live as we speak on the Official Nintendo Store for example.
Re: eBay Is Already Flooded With Switch 2 Pre-Orders At Ridiculous Prices
Pre-orders are still available in store at Currys. Get down there quick!
Re: Sega's Classic 'OutRun' Is Reportedly Getting A Movie Adaptation Led By Michael Bay
You had me at Sydney Sweeney, you lost me at Michael Bay.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Duration For Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct
Just show me 15 mins of elimination mode. I can already tell that is all I am going to be doing from 5th June onwards. Looks incredible.
Re: Mario Kart World Players Are Already Uncovering Hidden Vehicles
I was initially concerned that when Nintendo announced you could free-roam anywhere that there wouldn't actually be anything to do in the world as It didn't look like it was populated with any events or NPCs or collectables. They are really pushing this Mario Kart Direct though so I am hopeful they have some exciting stuff to announce on this front. Story Mode perhaps?
Re: A Price Hike Puts The PS5 Digital Edition Above The Switch 2 In The UK And Europe
If Mario Kart had been £65 the entire discourse would have been around what excellent value the Switch 2 hardware is. Honestly for what you are getting the console is great value, but that has all been lost because of the software prices (which you can mitigate at least by buying online or trading in etc).
Re: The Switch 2 Scalpers Are Already Out In Force
@xenobladexfan Yeah I've always known I was going to get the new console so was well prepared. I actually think £430 for the Mario Kart bundle is really good value, especially as the Switch 2 seems more powerful than I was expecting.
Re: The Switch 2 Scalpers Are Already Out In Force
@GrailUK I know how you feel but I think you should be pretty safe because I ordered at Argos a few days ago, they then sold out and stopped taking orders so the fact that they have opened them up again today hopefully means that they have received extra stock to sell.
Re: Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In The US Amidst New Trump Tariffs
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Re: "Don't Let Nintendo Ruin The Entire Industry" - Is $80 For Mario Kart World A Bridge Too Far?
Pre-orders live on Argos!
Re: Donkey Kong Country Artist Shares His Thoughts On Kong's New Design
Pre-orders live on Argos now!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
£430 including Mario Kart is really good actually. Who on Earth is choosing the non-Mario option though?
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Will Be A Cross-Gen Title For Switch 2
This is almost literally unbelievable. My PS5 can't handle 4k60fps. I know it's not "true" 4k but still. And 120fps? I can't even picture what that would look like.
Re: The Duration Of Tomorrow's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Has Been Confirmed
Ok I'm getting excited now!
Correction for UK viewers - the stream will start at 2pm BST
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software Plan
@OldGamer999 Look at the size of your Series X and PS5 consoles. Now look at the size of the Switch. What on earth did you expect?
Re: New Leak Suggests LEGO Pokémon Sets Might Finally Come Our Way Next Year
I strongly recommend the Mega Bloks Movement range of Pokemon models. I'm a massive lego fan and these are easily the best alternatives I've had. The movement mechanisms are genius and they are so much fun to build. Great value too (just wait for the regular Amazon sales).
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses 100 Million Downloads
I'm enjoying it, especially as I have never once been prompted to spend any money on it. I haven't spent a single penny and yet I have over 500 unique cards and over 2,000 cards total. I've also accumulated enough hourglasses to open over 50 more packs when I choose. I'm sure it must be making them billions but I'm not exactly sure how.
Re: Switch 2: Hardware Gallery - Take A Closer Look At Nintendo's Lovely New Switch
She's a handsome devil alright. Looks a really good size, tiny bezel, and beautifully subtle use of colour on the joycon. I'm not sold on the logo but otherwise I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Re: Round Up: Every Game From Wholesome Snack 2024 Coming To Nintendo Switch
Really hoping that pinball village game makes it across to Switch
Re: My Nintendo Store UK Brings Black Friday Discounts To Select LEGO Sets
Damn that Deku Tree is tempting. Can't see it ever being much cheaper than that? Might have to pull the trigger.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Anticipated Feature Early 2025, But There's A Catch...
It makes sense to limit trading somehow as otherwise it would be far too easy to complete your dex. I expected trading to be limited to your friends list or something but this sounds like you will not be able to gain the rarer EX cards which is a shame.
Re: Review: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (Mobile) - A Breezy, Beautiful Take On TCG, Gacha Aside
@Yalloo It's about 260 so far (including promos) but they so far have only added one set (about 230 cards) and clearly will add more in the future but remains to be seen at what rate.
So far in two days I have amassed about 80 unique cards without spending anything. I am also having a lot of fun learning how to play the game - the basics are pretty simple and it does a good job teaching you. It does seem however that playing online it all depends on how good your deck is so I am way behind.
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
@Zach777 Or you could start a rational discourse around the subject. For example exploring the contradictory truth that by boycotting Ubisoft because of their actions against their own employees you are hurting the very employees you are trying to support, through missing sales targets and hence losing bonusses and even jobs.
Similarly the question of how many degrees of separation are acceptable when choosing whether or not to boycott a company? If you boycott Ubisoft you must surely apply the same to Activision. And then what else? Gearbox probably. EA? Where does it end? Games have so many people working on them I guarantee every one of them has at least one wrong'un connected to it somewhere.
Personally I would love a Rayman remake and will happily pay for it, I don't think that means I am therefore condoning Ubisoft's past behaviour.
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
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Re: Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Online Playtest Program Is Now Accessible
Absolutely baffling to me why so many people thought this would be something to do with Gamecube games. Why on Earth would that require a 10,000 person strong playtest?
Re: Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Online Playtest Program Is Now Accessible
Looks pretty cool to me. With the dedicated community Nintendo has if they get the feature set of this thing right it could be absolutely massive.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week
Wahoo, I ruddy love Banjo and Kazooie I do. Question for people here who have played the N64 games on Switch - do the controls work alright in handheld with the joy-con?
Re: Hands On: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Shows The Bros. Are Back In Classic RPG Form
It's not listed here but Currys are doing their usual preorder offer of 25% off, making it a ridiculous £37.50. Bargain.
Re: PowerWash Simulator Celebrates Second Anniversary With New Free Content Update
@CRB1984 You are not alone!