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Re: Rumoured Switch Pro Might Not Actually Use Nvidia's Tegra X1+ Chip

ROBLOGNICK

What the hell is the point in a Pro if there aren't any real performance enhancements?

We don't need 4K support but we do need a 1080p handheld screen, 60fps solid performance docked and undocked, bluetooth headset compatibility without the need for dongles, a premium enclosure and a more sturdy kickstand.

What would be good is a scalable architecture. Perhaps Nintendo could release something like a 4K dock, which would boost performamce to allow 4K when docked?

Re: Review: Mario Kart Tour - Steer Around The Gacha For A Fun, Free Take On The Series

ROBLOGNICK

I saw a report before I’d even managed to get in to Mario Kart that suggested the £4.99 a month subscription service withheld stuff behind the paywall so I was a little outraged but it turns out that, as Chris says, they’re not essential. Controlling is had enough without having to do it in a 200cc race!

The gacha system doesn’t seem worse than any other game I’ve played and so far it hasn’t bombarded me with messages about buying anything. The option is there and I’ve seen them, but you can easily ignore them. There’s a £19.99 set which is ludicrous! I’ve read reports of people buying them! I mean, they can do what’s they like with their money - it must be nice to have money to waste like that!

I’m playing with drift mode and I’m sort of getting used to it but it is awful. This is Nintendo’s “You must be able to play with only one hand” rule I’m guessing. It would be good if you could do normal steering with motion.

It’s pretty easy so far, I don’t think I’ve lost a race. I’m sure I will though the more cups I start. The level up and point system is an interesting new take on the game and could be interesting for a future Mario Kart on Switch which involves performing tricks and combos for more points! Could be good.

It’s wonderfully polished as you would expect of a Nintendo game and I think I’ll carry on with it until I get bored. I at least plan to play enough so I can buy a 10 pack of launches! You get bonuses every day so it it’ll take a while for me to get there but so far that’s fine. I don’t plan on spending a single penny on this game.

Re: Feature: Nintendo Hardware Refreshes Through The Ages

ROBLOGNICK

I have every single 3DS variant, sometimes multiples versions of those variants too. God I'm an idiot.

I also have a Wii Mini which I got super cheap and I've never actually used it because why would you? I've got a gorgeous red Mario 25th anniversary Wii.

I've got one of each of the Game Boy Advance systems too.

I remember back in the Gamecube days that Nintendo released this beautiful pearlescent Gamecube around the time Mario Strikers was released. I loved it, so sold my purple Gamecube and got this. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT when I took it home and saw that it didn't have the digital AV out port and I was FUMING because I imported the official composite cable at great expense. I had to return it and then buy another brand new Gamecube.

Re: Random: Don't Worry, Nintendo Switch's 'X' Button Is Still Called 'X'

ROBLOGNICK

Good god someone was bored in the office. ;-p

Why would anyone think the X button on a Nintendo controller is called anything bur the letter X? The clue or all the other buttons called A B Y Z L R, etc.

Then again, the people thinking that the PlayStation buttons are called anything but triangle, circle, square and cross are also absolutely insane.