@Pat_trick it's laziness because they released a game in such a state when they know it can be better (hence the patches). Clearly not really interested in something they made, if you are going to do a port, put the effort in.
Also this game doesn't exactly run great on some other consoles too, so yes it is laziness in my opinion
@Pat_trick yes the hardware is underpowered because it's a glorified handheld. But like is said studios have taken the effort to utilise the systems tricks, dlss etc to give us amazing ports of cyberpunk, outlaws, shadows...
They haven't, they rushed it out when they knew it wasn't ready, and now we wait for a day one patch to rectify it when it should have been when it was released.
@Pat_trick not true. We already have amazing ports so early in the hardwares lifespan, and they already have a patch to help with the performance so it's not the hardware.
@Max_the_German I guess it started as a indie. Started out as crowdfunding from the public, then they got more than they asked for and the hype went sky high so they outsourced.
Guess the question is when do we draw the line at indie nowadays?
@Kochambra so what are we classing 33 as, because it's for sure not a AAA game. Also would we call hades II and hollow knight a indie game now as it has they hype and trailers. They aren't small games anymore.
Personally 33 is just as much a indie game as anything else
@Max_the_German I agree it is broken, but the game literally only has around 30 people working on it. Okay if you class everyone that was outsourced then there's more, but the main bulk of people is 30. Indie stands for independent, and they company and people are unknown so to me personally, that is indie. It's not a AAA studio
@Axecon considering how many people actually made this game and how most of them has never played a video game this is the definition of indie. Not a big developer at all. I think only one person was from ubisoft, the rest literally came off the street
@Krull Amiga 500 was one of the first gaming systems I ever played. Absolutely fell in love with it the moment I put my kid size fingers around that old flight stick (sorry joystick). Still love Amiga's till this day
Nothing will ever top that feeling of being a kid and opening up your Nintendo console. I've had many consoles but there is something special about Nintendo. I got a. PS5 and Switch 2 same day couple of months ago and I can tell you now that ps5 was the last thing to get played with. I still have that same feeling now.
Time to pass those feelings on to a new generation... Or just rediscover it for yourself, whatever works
@HugoGED honestly this is the only gripe I have about the switch 2. For some reason I have to recalibrate my TV for HDR on the switch 2, then do the same again for my PS5 and everything else. Luckily I play my switch more so it's less of a chore but still
Unless requiem has some messed up control scheme, it really shouldn't be that hard to implement mouse controls. Maybe in a future update after release they might add it but for me it doesn't sound like it should be a issue
@Ralek85 for me I have a PS5 but would rather play everything on my switch 2. Can I get these third party games on a PS5? Yes. Will do look better? Of course!
What makes it my number 1 consoles is the fact I can play nindy games and games like cyberpunk and outlaws on the go, I don't need to take with me 2 consoles, it's all here in my hand. Switch 2 has best of both worlds. And before people start saying but you can emulate on a pc handheld, I'm talking legally here
@Pillowpants I'm with you with the live action. Not sure how zelda being made into live action will go but I do have faith in nindy and Sony getting this right. Wonder if the story would follow ocarina, would be a good starting point, but I have a feeling it will be a brand new story with easter eggs from the games
I know there isn't much of information right now, but does anyone know if it would be crossplay? Would be very interested as not everyone of my mates has a switch 2.
Man you can say whatever you want about the switch 2, except no one can deny Nvidia have created a pretty nifty CPU. I'm so impressed with cyberpunk and outlaws on switch 2. Honestly can't wait to see what's in store. Just hope nindy doesn't cheap out when it comes to their next 1st party games, because the technology is there!
From what I've seen, prime 4 doesn't look like it going to go that way, that game looks gorgeous
@MarioBrickLayer everyone criticising partner direct when what they don't realise is third party support will make or break switch 2. Look first party games are amazing but if Nintendo is actually competing again they need these titles on its own console, call of duty, battlefield, FIFA, red dead, gears, silent hill. Honestly if Nintendo came out tommorow and just announced all the big hitters coming to switch 2 that is a selling point!
But the games look and run better on the switch 2 so who really cares? Series S is sub par compared the current gen consoles but it's my favourite one. It's not always about the tech
@LazyDaisy honestly, Nintendo should hire the developers of dolphin, they seem to care more about emulation. Nintendo always seem to do a half assed job with it these days
Man I had this pre orderes but had to cancel because, well life got in the way. I'm also off work for a week as I've been in hospital but at least I treated myself to xenoblade X while I wait for switch 2
It's switch 2 logo, means more games to be announced for the system. Look forward to this now, as before switch 1 hardware couldn't meet today's demands but now switch 2 can. Exciting times!
I'm not worried about handhelds from Sony and Xbox as they likely to be way overpriced. Nindy has hit a spot with that price point. Yes hardware won't be anywhere near these handhelds but having RT cores and DLSS is a huge game changer that allows third party games to run smoothly and look great. Buyers will always look at switch 2 as a cheaper option than the other two
Echoes technically already runs at 60fps, it's just the switch bandwidth can't cope with it, so running it on better memory will likely lead to stable 60fps. No need for a upgrade
With the PS4/ps5, they have custom themes and stuff. Nintendo OS or even eshop shouldn't need that much. I know the switch will be fine, im just saying just under 3gb ram is just a little overkill for what it is right now lol
@sanderev yeah I get that. But nearly 3gb worth? Shouldn't take that much. you don't need 3gb extra to load videos or video call. Makes me wonder if the OS has something in-store for future use
@MrDocena lol it's true. No one says anything about pc gaming. Thats all digital nowadays. Xbox followed suite. Unfortunately it's future and Nintendo is just embracing it
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Re: Phasmophobia Brings "Genre-Defining" Co-Op Horror Madness To Switch 2 In 2026
@Lady_rosalina it should be for sure, but I'm just used to being a switch 1 user and getting barebones versions of ports with no cross play.
Re: Review: System Shock (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish A Classic
@Pat_trick it's laziness because they released a game in such a state when they know it can be better (hence the patches). Clearly not really interested in something they made, if you are going to do a port, put the effort in.
Also this game doesn't exactly run great on some other consoles too, so yes it is laziness in my opinion
Re: Review: System Shock (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish A Classic
@Pat_trick yes the hardware is underpowered because it's a glorified handheld. But like is said studios have taken the effort to utilise the systems tricks, dlss etc to give us amazing ports of cyberpunk, outlaws, shadows...
They haven't, they rushed it out when they knew it wasn't ready, and now we wait for a day one patch to rectify it when it should have been when it was released.
Re: Review: System Shock (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish A Classic
@Pat_trick not true. We already have amazing ports so early in the hardwares lifespan, and they already have a patch to help with the performance so it's not the hardware.
It's just laziness,
Re: Review: System Shock (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish A Classic
No excuse for this. Honestly these companies should be ashamed releasing something like this in this state.
Re: GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Is Racing Onto Switch 2 In Early 2026
@Luigia to me is also sounds like 120fps handheld (furthers options handheld). Hopefully anyways
Re: GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Is Racing Onto Switch 2 In Early 2026
@Kulhy this is all I want. Say what you want about F1 games, but without those analog triggers, it really does lose something
Re: Surprise! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's Free Switch 2 Demo Is Now Live
I played the whole game at 30fps on ps5 and never had a issue with it. Demo runs fine, cannot wait to revisit this on my favourite handheld hybrid
Re: Cult Of The Lamb Summons "Biggest Update Ever" For Switch Early Next Year
I need to go back to this as I actually enjoyed it.
Also in other news, South of midnight is coming to switch 2 next year!
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Max_the_German I guess it started as a indie. Started out as crowdfunding from the public, then they got more than they asked for and the hype went sky high so they outsourced.
Guess the question is when do we draw the line at indie nowadays?
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Kochambra so what are we classing 33 as, because it's for sure not a AAA game. Also would we call hades II and hollow knight a indie game now as it has they hype and trailers. They aren't small games anymore.
Personally 33 is just as much a indie game as anything else
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Max_the_German I agree it is broken, but the game literally only has around 30 people working on it. Okay if you class everyone that was outsourced then there's more, but the main bulk of people is 30. Indie stands for independent, and they company and people are unknown so to me personally, that is indie. It's not a AAA studio
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Axecon considering how many people actually made this game and how most of them has never played a video game this is the definition of indie. Not a big developer at all. I think only one person was from ubisoft, the rest literally came off the street
Re: Phasmophobia Brings "Genre-Defining" Co-Op Horror Madness To Switch 2 In 2026
@Lady_rosalina it this confirmed for switch 2? Because if it is I'm in Dreamland and getting this day one provided performance wise it's good.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
@Max_the_German this would be a dream but I feel like nindy would want this for the next direct.
Just imagine though, expedition 33 wins game of the year.. oh and what's this....
Out now on Nintendo switch 2!
Re: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession
@Krull Amiga 500 was one of the first gaming systems I ever played. Absolutely fell in love with it the moment I put my kid size fingers around that old flight stick (sorry joystick). Still love Amiga's till this day
Re: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession
Nothing will ever top that feeling of being a kid and opening up your Nintendo console. I've had many consoles but there is something special about Nintendo. I got a. PS5 and Switch 2 same day couple of months ago and I can tell you now that ps5 was the last thing to get played with. I still have that same feeling now.
Time to pass those feelings on to a new generation... Or just rediscover it for yourself, whatever works
Re: "A Very Polished Experience" - Digital Foundry Checks Out Kirby Air Riders
@HugoGED honestly this is the only gripe I have about the switch 2. For some reason I have to recalibrate my TV for HDR on the switch 2, then do the same again for my PS5 and everything else. Luckily I play my switch more so it's less of a chore but still
Re: "A Very Polished Experience" - Digital Foundry Checks Out Kirby Air Riders
@Friendly on the Nintendo X Wii Switch 2, the game runs at a respectable 1440p running at 50fps with no dips at all.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
Unless requiem has some messed up control scheme, it really shouldn't be that hard to implement mouse controls. Maybe in a future update after release they might add it but for me it doesn't sound like it should be a issue
Re: UK Charts: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Just About Scrapes Into The Top Five
@Dr_Lugae it will be back when it releases the switch 2 edition I feel
Re: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
@Ralek85 I hear that. Third party exclusives would be nice for the switch 2.
Either way im excited about this consoles future, we're only getting started
Re: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
@Ralek85 for me I have a PS5 but would rather play everything on my switch 2. Can I get these third party games on a PS5? Yes. Will do look better? Of course!
What makes it my number 1 consoles is the fact I can play nindy games and games like cyberpunk and outlaws on the go, I don't need to take with me 2 consoles, it's all here in my hand. Switch 2 has best of both worlds. And before people start saying but you can emulate on a pc handheld, I'm talking legally here
Re: The Legend Of Zelda Movie Is Now "In Production" In New Zealand
@Pillowpants I'm with you with the live action. Not sure how zelda being made into live action will go but I do have faith in nindy and Sony getting this right. Wonder if the story would follow ocarina, would be a good starting point, but I have a feeling it will be a brand new story with easter eggs from the games
Re: Wolfenstein II Gets A New Physical Edition For Switch Full Of Tat
Now all we need is a switch 2 upgrade please 👍
Re: Rumour: Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 May Clash With Metroid Prime 4
Wouldn't really matter either way, most people still just wait for the price to drop as they usually do for ubi games
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
@BrokenCiv outlaws is a great game and really doesn't deserve the criticism it gets
Re: Devolver Digital Drops 17-Minute Gameplay Vid For Switch 2 Space Adventure 'Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions'
I know there isn't much of information right now, but does anyone know if it would be crossplay? Would be very interested as not everyone of my mates has a switch 2.
Aside from that this is looks very interesting!
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers A Technical Breakdown Of Switch 2's DLSS
Man you can say whatever you want about the switch 2, except no one can deny Nvidia have created a pretty nifty CPU. I'm so impressed with cyberpunk and outlaws on switch 2. Honestly can't wait to see what's in store. Just hope nindy doesn't cheap out when it comes to their next 1st party games, because the technology is there!
From what I've seen, prime 4 doesn't look like it going to go that way, that game looks gorgeous
Re: "Lighting Is The Crucial Factor" - How Square Enix Made Final Fantasy VII Remake Look Great On Switch 2
@mariomaster96 I see what you did there
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay On Switch 2 Emerges From Tokyo Game Show
@Medic_alert performance mode they do. But if you want quality and best graphics, you have to settle for 30fps
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay On Switch 2 Emerges From Tokyo Game Show
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Re: Resident Evil Requiem Has Been Officially Confirmed For Switch 2
@anoyonmus ff2 is my favourite in the series. Can't wait to play it again!
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
@MarioBrickLayer everyone criticising partner direct when what they don't realise is third party support will make or break switch 2. Look first party games are amazing but if Nintendo is actually competing again they need these titles on its own console, call of duty, battlefield, FIFA, red dead, gears, silent hill. Honestly if Nintendo came out tommorow and just announced all the big hitters coming to switch 2 that is a selling point!
Re: Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
@Friendly gotta make those rupees!
Re: Nintendo Announces First Cast Members For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
@Friendly don't forget those pesky pots!
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
But the games look and run better on the switch 2 so who really cares? Series S is sub par compared the current gen consoles but it's my favourite one. It's not always about the tech
Re: Video: Switch 2's GameCube Emulation Apparently Has Underlying Issues Nintendo "Desperately Needs To Fix"
@LazyDaisy honestly, Nintendo should hire the developers of dolphin, they seem to care more about emulation. Nintendo always seem to do a half assed job with it these days
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@KBuckley27 tbf, most people can't afford switch 2 + mario kart at launch and other games. Give it time, I'll guarantee those numbers will rise
Re: Video: Check Out How Snappy The Switch 2 eShop & Menus Are In This First Look
Man I had this pre orderes but had to cancel because, well life got in the way. I'm also off work for a week as I've been in hospital but at least I treated myself to xenoblade X while I wait for switch 2
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Listed As A Summer Game Fest 2025 Partner
It's switch 2 logo, means more games to be announced for the system. Look forward to this now, as before switch 1 hardware couldn't meet today's demands but now switch 2 can. Exciting times!
Re: Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed
@Folkloner oh man I forgot about the 120fps ridge racer! Cannot wait!
Re: Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed
This and f-zero X day one on switch 2. Plus mario kart world. Racing fans are in for a real treat
Re: Nintendo Predicted To Become "Primary Partner For Third-Party Game Publishers"
@Skunkfish honestly I went digital a long time ago. I have 300 games and over 90% of them are bought on the eshop so this doesn't bother me
Re: Nintendo Predicted To Become "Primary Partner For Third-Party Game Publishers"
I'm not worried about handhelds from Sony and Xbox as they likely to be way overpriced. Nindy has hit a spot with that price point. Yes hardware won't be anywhere near these handhelds but having RT cores and DLSS is a huge game changer that allows third party games to run smoothly and look great. Buyers will always look at switch 2 as a cheaper option than the other two
Re: Zelda Fans Are Concerned About The Free Switch 2 Updates, But Don't Worry
Echoes technically already runs at 60fps, it's just the switch bandwidth can't cope with it, so running it on better memory will likely lead to stable 60fps. No need for a upgrade
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed
With the PS4/ps5, they have custom themes and stuff. Nintendo OS or even eshop shouldn't need that much. I know the switch will be fine, im just saying just under 3gb ram is just a little overkill for what it is right now lol
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed
@sanderev yeah I get that. But nearly 3gb worth? Shouldn't take that much. you don't need 3gb extra to load videos or video call. Makes me wonder if the OS has something in-store for future use
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed
I'm confused as to why the system is using 3gb when it's essentially the same OS? Is the 3gb alone to help with game chat?
Either way this is a huge upgrade and cannot wait to see what developers can do with the hardware
Re: Another Switch 2 "Code-In-Box" Physical Release Appears Online
@MrDocena lol it's true. No one says anything about pc gaming. Thats all digital nowadays. Xbox followed suite. Unfortunately it's future and Nintendo is just embracing it