I am in to this on Day One! Back in the Noughties, I bought a Virtual Boy off eBay sealed but it didn't work. Was gutted. So I've never been able to play one. So I'm really all in here.
I've got both the cardboard and replica and I will be playing EVERY game. I might even take couple of days off work to celebrate! Lol. It'll feel like having a a whole new system! And I always take days off for those.
I will be buying the Switch 1 version of this game in that case. I don't care if the Switch 2 version is different. Not interested in a Game Key Card thank you very much.
"Do physical items outside of digital products last forever? Most of the time, they don’t, right? Physical things always have a lifespan and will eventually break. Digital products, on the other hand, generally don’t have a lifespan."
Rubbish, people are still able to play their NES games if they've taken care of them. They're surprisingly hardy. Sure, battery backup might fail, but can be fixed.
Digital items, as the articles says, last only as long as the service is provided unless you have them downloaded to your own storage. And even then you can't guarantee you'll be able to play that game because those consoles often require a connection check you have a licence.
The only good thing about Game Key Cards is that you can sell them on. But that's generally not what I'm interested in doing so as far as I'm concerned I'm never buying one.
Oh I didn’t realise you HAD to buy these to play the games? Why aren’t they just in regular 2D for those that don’t want to buy them? I get you might not be able to get the most out of the games if they’re not in 3D.
That is dumb. I guess that’s why they’ve released the cheaper cardboard one.
This is £10 DLC if that. They used to give this kind of content away for free. The game came out o my two months ago and already has paid DLC. Definitely not buying it at this price.
I tried Hollow Knight. I don't know how far I got. But I started getting lost and I think gave up because the enemy in the way of where I think I need to go is just too difficult for me. But this might convince me to give it another go and if I do better then maybe I will eventually buy this.
£1 to upgrade to the Switch 2 version? Sure, I'll pay that. Turns out there were five additional anomalies and those anomalies weren't particularly exciting. The graphics do look a LOT better. The movement feels much smoother. But there's still this awful fuzziness around any kind of movement and the posters being so blurry at a short distance is disappointing. It's really enjoyed this game though when I played it on Switch and enjoyed this quick little run-through again. I was hoping we'd maybe get a trailer for the movie or something. It's apparently still looking for distribution outside of Japan but I may need to hunt that down as I'm desperate to watch it. I hope that the new game this developer is making appears on Switch 2. Platform 8 is also really good. Highly recommend that too.
I just really couldn't get on the with the controls. I think I would do better if I could play on a desk but my legs or chair arms just aren't quite right for me.
I'm just not buying a game on a game key card or download code - I would rather buy it direct from the eShop and then I'll only do that if it's on a good sale price. Had the games actually been on the card I would have bought Sonic and Yakuza, definitely. And possibly Hitman.
I have an LG C2. I figured out where the HGIG settings are but I don’t have an Xbox for his next step (ridiculous step) and then everything he said after that made no sense to me, so I don’t understand what to do with he brightness bar on the second screen so I’ve adjusted it to what I think looks good.
Not sure I really notice the difference to be honest.
Yes! I found the initial setup of this so confusing. The two suns were so close together in brightness I had to push it all the way to one end but both were barely visible. I'll give this a go when I get home.
They're just a waste of plastic and will become worthless once the servers shut down. I will buy digital games but they have to be heavily discounted. I'm talking not much more than £10. I will very happily buy a game I want on physical format for full price as I know I could dig that out the cupboard in 20 years and still play it. Or it will have more value than the digital copy equivalent in that time. Game Key Cards are a waste of plastic. I do get that they do allow you to give the key card to someone else, or sell it. But once the eShop shuts down so does access to the game. So I will be supporting games that are completely on a game card.
I don't understand what Online Licence settings is.
"When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you've purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don't have the virtual game card loaded.
So does that mean if you've sent the game to another system via virtual game card, as long as you're connected to the internet you can still play the game?
I packed mine away. The motion sensing doesn't work great, the lack of being able to set different alarms on different days is a basic feature that my phone does well. My phone on Nightstand Mode is much better than this sadly because the scenes are fun.
I'm expecting this to be £380-£400. I will pay that and think it's a fair price. It's 2025. Things are expensive whether we agree that they should be or not.
But anything above £400 is going to kill it for the GP / casual market. I wouldn't underestimate the early adopter market Nintendo has increased through the Switch though.
Back in 2011 when the 3DS was released, that was too expensive and it bombed. Also because it didn't really have the games I suppose.
This isn't going to last long. You might as well change this just enough to not get in trouble, but still leave it clear that the film is an homage to The Legend of Zelda.
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Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Absolutely howling at the “Stop Charging Around 90% was renamed and updated to Stop Charging Around 80-90%”
Could they not simply fix the issue?
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Soundtrack Is Scoring A Gorgeous Vinyl Release Next Year
They're now up on the My Nintendo UK Store.
I do wish they'd release CD soundtracks here too.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Soundtrack Is Scoring A Gorgeous Vinyl Release Next Year
The big 8 LP pack is £159.99 and free shippingon My Nintendo UK Store but it's £145 + £8.44 shipping on the Laced Audio site.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Soundtrack Is Scoring A Gorgeous Vinyl Release Next Year
Not currently in stock on My Nintendo. Not sure if it sold out or it's just never been up.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's First DLC In-Game Event Kicks Off Next Week
This doesn't convince me to buy the DLC.
Re: 8BitDo Announces 'NES40 Collection' Of Peripherals, And They're Up For Pre-Order Today
$500 for a keyboard that you can't even use on a Mac properly? Nope.
Re: Power Up Your Polaroids With Instax Mini Link's New Mario Update
This is cute! I may get one. These style of photos have actually become a bit of novelty on nights out with my friend group.
Re: Nintendo Updates Animated Short Film 'Close To You' With Some Familiar Faces
I think it's about time we get full sized people walking about in a Pikmin game.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
I know I'm a sucker, but I did buy the physical, despite already have 3D All Stars.
And I'm playing Galaxy 1 again which looks gorgeous! Can't wait to get to 2.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
I am in to this on Day One! Back in the Noughties, I bought a Virtual Boy off eBay sealed but it didn't work. Was gutted. So I've never been able to play one. So I'm really all in here.
I've got both the cardboard and replica and I will be playing EVERY game. I might even take couple of days off work to celebrate! Lol. It'll feel like having a a whole new system! And I always take days off for those.
Re: No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
I will be buying the Switch 1 version of this game in that case. I don't care if the Switch 2 version is different. Not interested in a Game Key Card thank you very much.
Re: Nintendo Is "Acting To Protect The Industry" With Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Says Ex-Capcom Composer
Well I don't buy it.
"Do physical items outside of digital products last forever? Most of the time, they don’t, right? Physical things always have a lifespan and will eventually break. Digital products, on the other hand, generally don’t have a lifespan."
Rubbish, people are still able to play their NES games if they've taken care of them. They're surprisingly hardy. Sure, battery backup might fail, but can be fixed.
Digital items, as the articles says, last only as long as the service is provided unless you have them downloaded to your own storage. And even then you can't guarantee you'll be able to play that game because those consoles often require a connection check you have a licence.
The only good thing about Game Key Cards is that you can sell them on. But that's generally not what I'm interested in doing so as far as I'm concerned I'm never buying one.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@romanista TOTK is not DLC for
Breath of the Wild, there was over 100 hours of gameplay there for me.
Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
Oh I didn’t realise you HAD to buy these to play the games? Why aren’t they just in regular 2D for those that don’t want to buy them? I get you might not be able to get the most out of the games if they’re not in 3D.
That is dumb. I guess that’s why they’ve released the cheaper cardboard one.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This is £10 DLC if that. They used to give this kind of content away for free. The game came out o my two months ago and already has paid DLC. Definitely not buying it at this price.
Re: First Impressions: Same But Different? - Our Initial Hours With Hollow Knight: Silksong
I tried Hollow Knight. I don't know how far I got. But I started getting lost and I think gave up because the enemy in the way of where I think I need to go is just too difficult for me. But this might convince me to give it another go and if I do better then maybe I will eventually buy this.
Re: Mini Review: The Exit 8 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Unnerving Horror Loop Is Worth The Budget Price
£1 to upgrade to the Switch 2 version? Sure, I'll pay that. Turns out there were five additional anomalies and those anomalies weren't particularly exciting. The graphics do look a LOT better. The movement feels much smoother. But there's still this awful fuzziness around any kind of movement and the posters being so blurry at a short distance is disappointing. It's really enjoyed this game though when I played it on Switch and enjoyed this quick little run-through again. I was hoping we'd maybe get a trailer for the movie or something. It's apparently still looking for distribution outside of Japan but I may need to hunt that down as I'm desperate to watch it. I hope that the new game this developer is making appears on Switch 2. Platform 8 is also really good. Highly recommend that too.
Re: Nintendo Alarmo Is Getting A Kirby-Themed Update
Ah good. Wonder if we’ll get a Metroid one later too?
Re: Random: Zelda Fan Builds A Ridiculously Cool, Fully Functional Wind Waker Sailboat
That's so impressive! What ambition and skill as well.
Re: Shenmue III Is Finally Confirmed For 'Nintendo' Platforms
This is very very exciting! I really have that nostalgia pang for Shenmue 1 so hopefully this will mean we get those too?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Drag x Drive?
I just really couldn't get on the with the controls. I think I would do better if I could play on a desk but my legs or chair arms just aren't quite right for me.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week
Ughhhhhhh I loooooooooooooove this game so much.
Re: Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Program Returning, Includes Switch 2 Support
I didn't like the game anyway so haven't bothered this time.
Re: Nintendo Still Doesn't Want You To Talk About The Switch Online Playtest Program
I really didn't like it. Unless they've changed it greatly, I probably won't bother.
Re: Crocs Launching "First-Ever" Collaboration With Animal Crossing, Out Next Month
Hopefully these come to the UK too, I need a new pair! Lol.
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
I'm just not buying a game on a game key card or download code - I would rather buy it direct from the eShop and then I'll only do that if it's on a good sale price. Had the games actually been on the card I would have bought Sonic and Yakuza, definitely. And possibly Hitman.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@Suketoudara Thanks so much for taking the time to go through this it's been really helpful.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
I have an LG C2. I figured out where the HGIG settings are but I don’t have an Xbox for his next step (ridiculous step) and then everything he said after that made no sense to me, so I don’t understand what to do with he brightness bar on the second screen so I’ve adjusted it to what I think looks good.
Not sure I really notice the difference to be honest.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
Yes! I found the initial setup of this so confusing. The two suns were so close together in brightness I had to push it all the way to one end but both were barely visible. I'll give this a go when I get home.
Re: Gex Trilogy Adding PAL Versions (And Voices) In Its Next Update
I only every played the first Gex on 3DO.
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
Removed
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The whole layout of the Nintendo Switch Online app has changed Or did that change in the last update - I didn't notice then, but I didn't notice now!
Re: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launches October, Switch 2 Version Confirmed
I'll be buying the Switch 1 version then.
Re: Shenmue III On Switch 2? Publisher's Latest Tease Suggests It Might Be Happening
Oh my gosh I would love to play these all again!
Re: Ecco The Dolphin Is Making A Comeback With Remasters & New Game
I would love to be able to to play the Dreamcast one again. I LOVED it.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
They're just a waste of plastic and will become worthless once the servers shut down. I will buy digital games but they have to be heavily discounted. I'm talking not much more than £10. I will very happily buy a game I want on physical format for full price as I know I could dig that out the cupboard in 20 years and still play it. Or it will have more value than the digital copy equivalent in that time. Game Key Cards are a waste of plastic. I do get that they do allow you to give the key card to someone else, or sell it. But once the eShop shuts down so does access to the game. So I will be supporting games that are completely on a game card.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I don't understand what Online Licence settings is.
"When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you've purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don't have the virtual game card loaded.
So does that mean if you've sent the game to another system via virtual game card, as long as you're connected to the internet you can still play the game?
Re: Limited Run's Atlus Switch 2 Collector's Edition Is A 'Game-Key Card' Release
I'm not going to support game key cards. Complete waste of plastic that will become useless once the Switch 2 / eShop servers are no more.
I'm only buying games that come on the physical card. Or digital only games if they're heavily reduced in price.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release
Not buying them. And I’ll never buy a digital only game at full price.
Re: Nike's Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Trainers Finally Launch Today, But Be Quick
Why are these labelled as Fortnite on the Nike SNKRS website in the UK? https://www.nike.com/gb/launch/t/thread-name-swoosh-drops-into-fortnite-3-22
Re: Poll: Will You Trade In Your Switch When Switch 2 Arrives?
I've got both the Mario red edition Switches. Original and OLED. So I'll probably sell the original model and keep the OLED.
Re: Alarmo Now Available To Everyone On The My Nintendo Store (US)
I packed mine away. The motion sensing doesn't work great, the lack of being able to set different alarms on different days is a basic feature that my phone does well. My phone on Nightstand Mode is much better than this sadly because the scenes are fun.
Re: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Version 1.0.1 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I've already finished it so probably won't ever see this.
Re: Best Wario Games Of All Time
Wario Land 4 is my favourite, and I loved the Gamecube game as well as Shake It.
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Golden Sun Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Love it! Golden Sun is awesome!
Re: Rumour: Switch 2 Game Cases Might Take Up More Space On Your Shelf
This is stupid. If anything they should be smaller. Japanese 3DS box size would be perfect! It's not like there's going to be an instruction manual.
Re: No Man's Sky 'Worlds Part II' Update Adds New Solar Systems, Biomes, Terrains & More
I do need to buy this game but wonder if waiting for it on Switch 2 is a good idea.
Re: Analyst States That Switch 2's Price Won't "Really Matter" For Early Adopters
I'm expecting this to be £380-£400. I will pay that and think it's a fair price. It's 2025. Things are expensive whether we agree that they should be or not.
But anything above £400 is going to kill it for the GP / casual market. I wouldn't underestimate the early adopter market Nintendo has increased through the Switch though.
Back in 2011 when the 3DS was released, that was too expensive and it bombed. Also because it didn't really have the games I suppose.
Re: Zelda Fan Film Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign With First Live-Action Trailer
This isn't going to last long. You might as well change this just enough to not get in trouble, but still leave it clear that the film is an homage to The Legend of Zelda.
Also, sorry, I wasn't too impressed with trailer.
Re: Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon
Still can't find the registration button for London. It just points me to the create Nintendo Account page.