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@tobibra I would count full price as everything above 400kr for DS/3DS games and 450kr for Swithch/Wii U/Wii games.

The price matter has changed a bit after the 3DS got so popular and even more now that the Switch has become popular. It has been affecting prices and stocking of Nintendo games. They now stock twice as many games as they used too and they often have lower prices on older games. They used to only stock selected games and never re-stock them when they sold out. I think maybe the availability of online games also have affected the prices, as I can usually get the games cheaper at Nintendo eShop. The stores usually want to keep selling, so they probably had to adjust. Toy stores still have scary prices though, and they are usually unaware that the same game is being sold in the store right next to them for almost half the price. They easily charge 500kr for an old DS game...

@Fuz I like Miis too, but I have a feeling Nintendo will keep them around. You can use your Mii as a profile picture on the Switch and I think that says Nintendo aren’t getting rid of them, at least not entirely. I just think they’ll make it easier to avoid them for those who doesn’t like them 😌

@DeltaPeng Yes, I’ll be using Miitomo until the end. I have bought so much clothes already (my wardrobe is scary), but I guess I’m going to spend the extra coins and game tickets for fun 😌

@tobibra I’ve had to pay full price for used games, Kid Icarus was almost impossible to get, but I managed to get a used version at full price at GameStop and the game was originally from another country, no store stocked Kid Icarus until recently. I’m glad I got it used, because I got it just after launch and if you get it now, I doubt you’ll get to enjoy the online mode that was actually really awesome. I’ve also paid a lot for specific Wii games. Xenoblade Chronicles was almost impossible to get even as used, I had to look for months. Wii U games might be on sale now, but they only have the crappy ones left in stock at least for the most part. Generally Nintendo physical game copies will hurt your wallet and waiting for a “sale” is very risky. But digital gets more and more common, so I guess a lot of people will go there instead of paying a fortune for a physical copy.

@Grumblevolcano yeah, I fear you are correct. Let’s hope they will let it be for another 6 months...

I’ve downloaded both Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem for my iPhone but they never really caught my attention. Miitomo did.

I guess Miitomo had a really rocky start, as it should have been launched everywhere at once. The lack of users was a problem and as almost no one invited their friends to download the app, I can see why it’s being shut down.

I am, however, crushed. It really is my favorite mobile app, I’ve had so much fun with it. I always answer “today’s featured question” and I’ve ansvered more than 500 questions since I got the app. I liked the feature that let you add a photo to your reply, it was an awesome addition and made answers more interesting. I know many people never cared for Miitomo, but I loved it.

I will hope for a similar return on the Switch, although none of my current Miitomo friends owns a Switch. And I don’t see them ever getting one. The Switch is obviously popular, but for me it has been a disappointment and I don’t see people who aren’t hardcore Nintendo fans getting one - ever. I live the in Norway, people have PS4 and PC’s for gaming. I get strange looks for just looking at Nintendo games in stores, it’s the “looser” part of the store and I look like a normal woman. Pokémon for Switch is really the only thing that will force people to get one. If they don’t like it enough to talk all their friends into buying one, the Switch will not fly as the 3DS did. That’s how the 3DS got big here, and StreetPass helped make that happen.

😂😂😂 Of course games sell better on Switch!

Nintendo gamers are used to paying more than players that gets the game for another console or on PC. We know there’s not going to be a possibility to wait and buy it on sale (maybe you can get 20% off online) because stores are either selling the game for full price or they’re sold out.

If you wait with getting a physical copy Nintendo console game, you better buy it now! Because the only thing that happens if you wait is: Sold out! That’s at least how it is in Norway 😌

Um, is anyone surprised? Knowing Nintendo this is just what we should expect. It might come to the Switch eventually, but give it at least 6 months, probably it will take more than that.

@Jack_Goetz I hope so, that would actually make my life better again ✨

For people wondering: My boyfriend and my cousin also use the app regularly and some other friends I have used it now and then, so I actually had posts to comment on and stuff like that.

@thesilverbrick I use it everyday. It’s the only app I like on my phone.

This killed my day. I’ve been using Miitomo almost everyday since it launched in Norway. It’s the perfect app for me. I’m sick of Facebook and twitter and all that crap. This is just really sad, I’m going to need some time to recover.

I love this! Nintendo finally did something brilliantly “Nintendo”. This is why I love Nintendo. You never know what crazy brilliant thing that will come next, but it’s not going to be something that you already have!

@JamesR couldn’t agree more!

I’m totally getting one or more of these “build it yourself” awesome toys! It looks fun!

Okay, I’m hyped. What I need now is something fun om my Switch and I would love if it wasn’t a game. Roll in the apps, background themes or additional hardware Nintendo!

@JayJ I just don’t like the PS4 controller. It doesn’t have a screen. I have problems concentrating and for some reason that has made me and the PS4 a bad combo. Sad actually, I wish I enjoyed it more. I play on the Wii U, the 3DS, my Mac (WoW) and the Switch. All except for the Mac has a touchscreen, but the Mac has a mouse and keyboard and that’s really accurate controls for WoW, and I really like it, so it works. I also play Pokémon Go on my iPhone, but that also is with a touchscreen.

South Park is one of my favorite TV shows. I wasn’t going to get the game on PS4, because I hate the PS4, it just doesn’t sparkle with me. I have bought many games for my PS4, but so far almost all of them remains untouched. The Switch however sparkles with me and getting the game on it would be total sunshine!

I don’t care about Netflix. Boring. I want Crunchyroll! I have it on other devices, but I would totally use it on the Switch too if I could.

@Luigi_Skywalker I have an Apple watch, but I get so many notifications constantly, because I’m in a Pokémon Go chat / raid group and they send Messages all day. I dissbled the notifications for like two weeks, but now, I have them back on... The notifications are killing me, I want to just see the time and the weather (yes, I check my wrist for the weather all the time, it’s weird), but I always use Apple Music on my iPhone and now my watch always show what song I’m currently playing. Argh. Time and weather Apple! The rest should be very optional.

I’m different than some people. I actively hate when I need to use more than one device at once. For me, it’s a huge setback that the Switch doesn’t have any apps or a proper web browser. I have small hands. I will only be actively using one device at a time. Meaning while I play Switch there is basically nothing social at all. Or internet in the form of information. There is a function that shows how many online friends I have, but I can’t even communicate with them. The Switch is a very lonely device, it has that pre-historic feeling, from when internet wasn’t really a thing. Like the DS. I hope Nintendo realizes this soon. The people who doesn’t care won’t mind the web browser or the YouTube app. And the customizable backgrounds. Because it’s optional to use it if the Switch gets any of that in the first place. They can stay pre-historic if they like. I want apps, customization and communication. I’m probably not the only one.

I have actually tried playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild while waking on a sidewalk. I am now aware of how badly this actually works, if a few people died from Pokémon Go, millions will die if they try to take intense action games on the go. It’s just really dangerous, as it’s impossible to focus on both walking, reacting to your environment and killing an enemy in an action game...

@gurtifus I doubt it too, and sadly, some people does seem to be oblivious to the fact that real leather is usually much more durable that imitated leather.

The thing is:
Imitated leather with high quality exists, but it's rare and usually expensive. Medium quality is uncommon, and low quality imitated leather is common.
On the other hand you got:
Low quality real leather is rare, while medium to good quality is common. High quality is uncommon and usually very expensive.

I like the office chair example. I have cats (indoor cats) and they turn imitated leather into shreds within a day or two.
We used to have an imitated leather office chair, but it turned ripped and destroyed fast with our cats treatment. So, we got a real leather office chair. And the cats have really tried to tear and rip it, but so far it's only small lines, that are just barely visible. That is the real test. And the real leather proved that imitated leather is usually the less durable. Exceptions does of course exist.

It looks good.

If this could fit my iPhone 6s Plus, I would get one. Even if it were a bit overpriced.

@Anti-Matter Actually, I have and it worked wonderful! I used it when I played Timbleweed Park, it allowed me to tap items and people with a higher precision!

@Anti-Matter Well, I have a drawing game on my iPhone and several drawing apps. If you wish to try it, download “Draw Something” from the App Store. You can use your finger, but your much better of using one of those tablet stylus that are made for modern touchscreens.

The Switch have a bigger screen than my iPhone even though I have a large model, so I can’t see why it wouldn’t work!

Apps. Background themes. A drawing game. And a fitness game, something like Wii Fit U (I still play Wii Fit U all the time). And more games (obviously). I would like to see Pokémon, Animal Crossing and Ace Attorney in 2018 ✨✨

I really missed the classic Zelda-dungeons in Breath of the Wild. Shrines are too short, I like big scale dungeons, and the Zelda-type dungeons are my favorite type of dungeons!

@Deanster101 I don’t think I have, thanks for the tip

@roadrunner343 I couldn’t not agree more, I have it for both my 3DS and my Switch!

I personally use the Wayerfield design CitySlicker (dark blue) with leather shoulder strap, it’s awesome and it looks awesome too!

Nintendo can’t complain, 2017 has really been good for them.

I still miss proper Nintendo Directs though. Since Iwata died, they really haven’t been the same. Sadly, I think they died with him.

I loved those directs so much. They where my reason for playing Nintendo games. So of course, I’m back to playing World of Warcraft.

I have to recommend the waterfield design CitySlicker with a leather strap, so you can carry it as a purse. I love it. It was expensive, but it’s actually the best part of my Switch so far... It has plenty of space & does an amazing job of protecting the Switch. You can also look stylish while carrying it, and if you’re a grown woman like me, it really matters.

Will you do a review of the DLC on Xenoblade 2 as well when it gets released? I want to know if it’s worth getting or not. I’m really excited about getting Xenoblade 2, but I have to finish some other games before I can justify the purchase.

I bought this, but as I’m still trying to start the game up, 150 hours + is apparently not even close if you want to get started on the game. At this rate, I’ll be playing this 10 years form now.

@sketchturner I got really curious about that game! Is it a strategy game? I thought it was a party game... So I had no interest in it. I guess the trailer was really off if that’s the case. They never show any strategy gameplay, or not any that I noticed at least.

Breath of the Wild on top again. I force myself to play a little everyday, but after close to 200 hours I don’t enjoy the game anymore.
I’m such a huge Zelda game fan, every other Zelda game I’ve played have been amazing experiences.
I don’t agree that the combat system is interesting. I slam my sword at everything, without any tactics, I think it’s sad that they don’t offer you fun ways to use your sword like they did in Twilight Princess, hell make that most other Zelda games. Against strong enemies, I just buy as many bomb arrows I can and fire away. I don’t know of any other way I can defeat strong enemies, they should have added a long tutorial for people who basically don’t own any imagination whatsoever.
I still haven’t gotten any story feeling. I have a few short videos I’ve been watching over an over, but they don’t really give you much to go on... I’ve been walking aimlessly for hours, in order to find the spots I have pictures of. I still have three I haven’t found. Walking and walking, I feel like I’ve been everywhere.
I don’t want to defeat Ganon without a story. That’s the saddest outcome I can think of, that’s just plain depressing.
I don’t like what they did with the music, when you’re already feeling like you can’t think of anything that would give you some story progress, it’s not very uplifting that there barely is music. The music is so subtle I feel like putting on some other music to cheer me up while playing without a single sip of progress...
I miss the dungeons. The shrines just doesn’t compare.
Talking to Beatle is one of the few uplifting features, he’s always so cheerful, the only bright person in the game so far. I always buy from him, even though I don’t need any of the stuff he’s selling.
Riding around is nice, but they made sure you can’t bring your horse everywhere, even when you are willing to go a long way to do so.
The Amiibo feature is actually great.

My number one game is... I don’t think I have one yet.

Super Mario Odyssey is ok, but I hate platformers. But considering it’s mainly a platformer, it’s excellent. The only platfromer I don’t hate.

@TobiasAmaranth I felt just like you. But I’ll make myself watch it, I know I’ll have to turn my music off for the video, and I was feeling so good because of that music. I really must get an iPod that works with Apple Music, so I can listen to more than one thing at once!

I have lots of unfinished games, maybe Xenoblade 2, but I think I’m going to wait until I have finished Xenoblade X on the Wii U.

So, does this game work ok as a sequel to the original 3DS first entry? I played that a long time ago (and I still have it), but I still remember the story, so I think it would be nice if I could get this game without the Switch version of the first one.

I need apps, apps and more apps! And background themes. Then, something like Miiverse. And give us a freakin’ stylus already! I’m so annoyed Nintendo haven’t added these features by now.

The Switch is the most disapponting Nintendo console I’ve ever own. At least this far. It’s kind of lacking apps and that “fun” and “happy” Nintendo feeling. The second worst is the Wii. My favorites is the New 3DS XL and the Wii U. Yes, you heard me. The Wii U! I used it today, the only gaming console I’ve used today!

Not decided on this game yet. I think it might be too open for me, I stuggle with lack of imagination. And besides, I haven’t finished Super Mario Odyssey. I have a pile of games bought, but not yet played, and they have priority over this. Also; the new World of Warcraft expansion looks super fresh. That means: I’m going to have to get my characters ready.

I might try doom. I’ve never played it before, but playing on a handheld is a huge bonus, so that might actually make it worth my time.

I love Reggie. I don’t care if he’s not right all the time. No one is right all the time. He’s awesome. He’s the Reggienator. His body is ready!

I love my Switch, but so far I’ve enjoyed the Wii U far more. I still use the Wii U to watch Crunchyroll at the dinner table everyday. Because of the screen on the GamePad, I can watch the GamePad and my BF can watch the TV. So we can face each other while we eat and watch Crunchyroll. PlayStation 4 pro doesn’t offer that option, so we use the Wii U. The second screen was always an incredible idea.

@AlternateButtons it doesn’t help if it has a billion users! Even 2 billion wouldn’t do it! No one uses it for talking about games! Now, I don’t have anywhere to find people to discuss games anymore. I guess the forums at NintendoLife might do it, but I can’t access NintendoLife from my Switch... That’s another thing: You can’t browse Facebook or Twitter on the Switch. So then it makes even less sense. If wanted to browse through my (imaginary) gaming friends opinions on a Nintendo game: I can’t use my Switch! It’s like being able to post to Miiverse, but you can’t access Miiverse. It’s just messed up.

@AlternateButtons I think you're so wrong, I don't even know where to start... But I guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion

I just stopped using Miiverse this summer, because I didn't want to face reality with the fact that it was going to be shut down. It's so sad, I really wish Nintendo could have kept Miiverse, it's one of the best ideas they have had when it comes to being social with others on Nintendo devices. Now, I don't have anyone to ask if I'm stuck in a game. And then I'll end up using Google to solve it. Using Gooogle makes me depressed.
AND I DON'T USE TWITTER OR FACEBOOK FOR GAMING! DOES ANYONE? WHY DOES NINTENDO THINK I DO THAT?!

I never dock my Switch. I might do it if I’m going to play with a friend someday, but that doesn’t really happen often at all... Mainly because I have few friends and most of them don’t like gaming. The problem with docking the Switch is that when you dock it, it’s stuck to the TV. That’s a bad thing. I already have a PlayStation 4 pro that’s stuck to the TV, that’s why I never use it.

I hope they will add something different and fun to the package, just like they are saying. I want that Nintendo feeling. At the same time I don’t want that: you’re an adult, but mature rated games games can only be played online at night feeling.