@Jeronan I was tempted to get one. Got my wife a nice tablet, though. Got the TV back. The cloud gaming would certainly be tempting if it was available in Australia. Unfortunately our dogsh*t internet stymied that.
The last three consoles from Nintendo were all pretty bloody unique. The Switch 2 breaks that run, but I don't care. It's what I wanted. More of the same but with MORE POWER!
@Medic_alert I paid $10 AUD for Cyberpunk on PS4. Just waited for the free PS5 that was sure to come. Voila! If they think I'm paying north of $100 to buy it again, they're dreaming.
@IOI I hear the the Switch 2 Zeldas are Switch 1 game carts with a code for the upgrade. Here in Australia the Switch 2 versions costs $25 AUD more than the Switch versions. I'm guessing the upgrade will be around that price.
@JohnnyMind They got it ass backwards. Giving us the amazing Wii sports, a game enjoyed by three generations of my family for free. A game I would have paid for. Now charging us for a user manual. If Switch 2 fails it'll be because of this scumminess.
@TheExile285 I had a PSP Go and as such lots of digital games. The Vita played them all perfectly, except for the ones, that as you mentioned, were from doing so by their butt monkey publishers. Though I vaguely remember transferring a PSP game that wasn't available on the Vita store front via my PS3.
I haven't bought a console on release since the N64. That won't change with Switch 2 but like my last few consoles I will grab this at some point in its second year. That seems to be the sweet spot.
@Serpenterror Agreed. My PSP Go came with 16gb, a huge amount at the time, and then Vita came along and we got nothing. Fortunately the Vita is now pretty well treated by the mod scene so proprietary memory is a thing of the past.
@MergonTheShade One version of portable is "fits in my pocket" which a console hasn't done for a while. If your talking "throw it in your bag" portable it looks just as portable.
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Re: Random: Marilyn Before Mario? That Time Nintendo Went A Bit Playboy
Sega cards would have full nudity.
Re: Embracer Group Renames Its Lord Of The Rings-Themed Gaming Division
Lava is Denser Than Gollum Games.
Re: Embracer Group Renames Its Lord Of The Rings-Themed Gaming Division
I've got nothing. One simply does not come up with a developers name.
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Innovations, Localisation Dreams, "That Big Playtest Thing" - Nintendo Life Letters
I guess sending animated pictures of poo poo and bums to my kids will be forever the domain of my 3DS.
Re: Fortnite Turns To The Dark Side With AI Darth Vader Voice, And Of Course It's Been Swearing
@Yosher I find your lack of fortnite disturbing.
Re: Nintendo Unveils Diddy Kong's Brand New Design
I heard his hair had gone grey.
Re: Back Page: Mario Kart World's Roster Is Full Of Deep Cuts, So Where Are These Guys?
We need more Wart license plates in the Gift Shop. Repeat, we are sold out of Wart license plates.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under
@Dee123 Ash Barty would be spot on. Everyone loves her.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under
@Dee123 Should've gone with Patty Cummins.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under
@Freek Bloody hell. Fair shake of the joycon.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under
@Dee123 Yeah, I'm West Australian and I still don't know who the other two are. I assumed they were Andy's friends.
Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
@Jeronan I was tempted to get one. Got my wife a nice tablet, though. Got the TV back. The cloud gaming would certainly be tempting if it was available in Australia. Unfortunately our dogsh*t internet stymied that.
Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
@Andee Now you're playing with Chlorophyll!
Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
The last three consoles from Nintendo were all pretty bloody unique. The Switch 2 breaks that run, but I don't care. It's what I wanted. More of the same but with MORE POWER!
Re: Xbox Branded Handheld Photos Leak, And It's Not Quite As Slick As The Switch 2
I was hoping for a Microsoft Vita.
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
Smile, I'm not on camera.
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
A collective breath of relief for devs releasing in 2025 was felt around the world.
Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
@BenAV They're in Australia now? Cool. No more grey imports.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers First Impressions Of Switch 2 - "It Stands Alone In What It Does"
@Medic_alert I paid $10 AUD for Cyberpunk on PS4. Just waited for the free PS5 that was sure to come. Voila! If they think I'm paying north of $100 to buy it again, they're dreaming.
Re: Video: 20+ Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2
@Nintoz That's number 1 on my wish list. Like you, I'm less than hopeful. Yet, not entirely without hope.
Re: New Ridge Racer & Unreleased Retro Studios Project Crop Up In Leaked Switch Dev Kit
You know Nintendo? If you port some Ridge Racer games. I'll buy them.
Re: Opinion: A Few Too Many Questions & Unwelcome Surprises Are Taking The Shine Off The Switch 2 Reveal
@IOI I hear the the Switch 2 Zeldas are Switch 1 game carts with a code for the upgrade. Here in Australia the Switch 2 versions costs $25 AUD more than the Switch versions. I'm guessing the upgrade will be around that price.
Re: Please Make Sure You're Wearing Trousers When Using Switch 2's Mouse Controls
I hope he tells us to burn our pants. These things are driving me nuts.
Re: Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
@Lord I'd never thought of that. I imagine they could make one of those cheap as.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
@Tyranexx I imagine someone will stream it 5 seconds after launch. Then Nintendo will hit em with a copyright strike.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
@JohnnyMind They got it ass backwards. Giving us the amazing Wii sports, a game enjoyed by three generations of my family for free. A game I would have paid for. Now charging us for a user manual. If Switch 2 fails it'll be because of this scumminess.
Re: The Switch 2 Will Emulate Switch Games, Because It Shares No Internal Hardware With Its Predecessor
@TheExile285 I had a PSP Go and as such lots of digital games. The Vita played them all perfectly, except for the ones, that as you mentioned, were from doing so by their butt monkey publishers. Though I vaguely remember transferring a PSP game that wasn't available on the Vita store front via my PS3.
Re: The Switch 2 Will Emulate Switch Games, Because It Shares No Internal Hardware With Its Predecessor
Remembering the beast that was the OG PS3. Three generations in one console.
Re: First Impressions: Nintendo Switch 2 'Wows' Most When You Go Back To Your Old Switch
I haven't bought a console on release since the N64. That won't change with Switch 2 but like my last few consoles I will grab this at some point in its second year. That seems to be the sweet spot.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of the Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Will Be Enhanced On Switch 2
I'm getting the upgrades. Price be damned.
Re: Standard Micro SD Cards Won't Work On Nintendo Switch 2
@Serpenterror Agreed. My PSP Go came with 16gb, a huge amount at the time, and then Vita came along and we got nothing. Fortunately the Vita is now pretty well treated by the mod scene so proprietary memory is a thing of the past.
Re: Standard Micro SD Cards Won't Work On Nintendo Switch 2
They are just copying the Vita.
Re: Drag x Drive Puts The Rocket League Into Wheelchair Basketball
@Ryu_Niiyama they'll just have to roll with the punches.
Re: Fromsoftware's The Duskbloods Looks Like Bloodborne 2, Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
@mariomaster96 No it was not. It was easily the biggest suprise for me.
Re: Random: Chances Are You've Been Pronouncing 'Balatro' Wrong
@-wc- I love me some metal. It was the aks vs ask thing.
Re: Random: Chances Are You've Been Pronouncing 'Balatro' Wrong
@-wc- Thank you. That was genuinely interesting. I still don't like it, though.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software Plan
@Divide_and_Wander They are going N64 style. Two launch games
Re: Random: This Robot's Wii Bowling Skills Put Our Best Efforts To Shame
I just remember my ten year old kicking my ass.
Re: Ori Dev Goes "Fully Independent" Following Private Division Sale
I guess they are free to create an allegedly toxic work environment on their own terms now.
Re: New Tactical RPG From Danganronpa & Zero Escape Creators Scores A Demo
I need to dust off the Vita and finally play Zero Time Dilemma.
Re: PlayStation Vita Exclusive 'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny' Is Getting Remastered For Switch
Now do Soul Sacrifice.
Re: Japanese Charts: Freedom Wars Remastered Makes Its Top Ten Debut
Now give us Soul Sacrifice.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@MergonTheShade One version of portable is "fits in my pocket" which a console hasn't done for a while. If your talking "throw it in your bag" portable it looks just as portable.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
You frickin beauty 🤘🤘🤘
Re: Ed Boon Teases First Look At The Next Mortal Kombat Movie
Can we just give Kano his own movie?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th July)
The new Shiren arrived. Yeah!
Re: Best Persona Games On Switch And Nintendo Systems
@FX29 God help me, I even liked Teddy.
Re: Best Persona Games On Switch And Nintendo Systems
@johnedwin That's gotta be were it's heading, right? It would be a pretty launch title.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
Japan, just for the title.
Re: No Man's Sky's 'Adrift' Update Lets You Explore An Abandoned Universe
@LiquidNinja The redemption of No Mans Sky is complete.