@BaldB3lper78 Metro games coverage is typically excellent. Worth checking out. Really not what you think. If you want an idea of what scope they have, Google Metro Games of the Year for the past few years. Some of the best games coverage out there. Rest of the site is as you'd expect though.
@gcunit noted thanks. Not something that bothers me too much, but then I own a key card game too...... I do completely understand why it matters to people though. 100%.
Are PowerA actually any good? I've had a couple of the cheaper ones and they really weren't great. But might have been a case of you get what you pay for as they were lower end wired ones.
I managed to pre-order a physical copy from Shopto in the UK for £41.99 earlier, which feels more like what it should be. Looking at their listing tonight it's gone up to £49.99. Not sure if I got lucky but I can cope with that!
At some point will file size and storage become an issue with this app? Each disc holds up to 1.5gb (appreciate not all games use the full amount). Will add up as games added. Be good if could cherry pick within the app itself. Hoping for a lot of GC games over time.
Agree with everyone saying it's a non-issue. You ship 3.5m consoles, they'll be some swollen batteries. Yes mention it to people but it's not likely to be a design fault. Had it this year with a pixel phone. No-one's saying don't buy pixel phones for this reason. Just unlucky. Not sure I'd put it in the post though!
Received an invite for the UK site today, Took several hours and a shift from my phone to my laptop to get the code system to work. Had managed to get a console from Argos last week but was after the GameCube controller. Was able to get two (one for my son too) which surprised me as I thought I could only get one with a console order. Very pleased (and lucky)
Amazing game, definitely in my all time top 10. I had the special edition Gamecube console at the time. Played the original again a couple of years ago and loved it. Had to play nothing else at the same time though as the controls really need locking into as feel pretty unnatural by modern standards. Funnily enough just finished the REmake on PS5 last night. Was incredible, somehow managed to feel both completely authentic to the original and modern at the same time. Cannot recommend it enough.
@GravyThief these did reappear last month in the UK at least. First time for over a year from what I could tell. I grabbed two. Hopefully will be back in stock again given NSO confirmed for Switch 2.
Slightly weird article. Nintendo have paid for some advertising to draw attention to a new service. I've heard this does happen in the world of marketing.
Blimey, makes me think it might actually be really good! Thankfully my son and I both registered so we can discuss it. Does this mean though my wife and daughter can never know and we have to stop them looking at the TV! The pressure.
Can anyone confirm definitively if there's a UK physical release or not? I'm sure the last direct on the specific Nintendo UK YouTube channel showed a Nov 22nd release but its not listed anywhere to buy online.
I'm quite interested to see what dock compatibility is, assuming the dock remains a factor. We have 3 switches in the house and we're not going to all be upgrading at the same time. At the moment we can all share the same dock on the main TV with the others in the kid's rooms. Be interesting to see if could use existing switches on new docks if that is what's coming.
@Zverik you won't really. Pretty self-contained I think. Plot a minor part of first one anyway. Quite different games though, feel and style not consistent between them. First one is one of best games on switch but more tactical. Second one a good game but more forgiving.
I'm a UK buyer so estimating the GBP equivalents. I think generally they come in about where I'd expect for whats offered given the pricing of games. I'd pre-ordered Metroid Prime for £29.99 which felt like a great deal. Generally I use shopto.net which is typically the best. Somehow Paper Mario TTYD was under £35. The only one I've thought was taking the mickey was the Pikmin 1 + 2 set. That was over priced versus what was released.
I'm interested to know if any new switch 2 docks will support the current switch too. We have 3 switches in our house and there's no way we'll all upgrade at the same time. Would be good to still be able to share a single dock on the main TV in the lounge.
BOTW has the advantage of coming first and blew my mind in a way I couldn't imagine from previous Zeldas. It felt the culmination of everything the Zelda concept could be. TOTK was incredible but lacked the purity of BOTW. TOTK was like a super sized BOTK meal with every extra added on whether it was good for you or not. I loved that about it but would go BOTW if pushed.
That's crazy. I wonder what the figure would be if it included resales, I.e. those people who bought a second hand copy. I know that doesn't count from a Nintendo point of view but would be interesting to know how many switch owners have owned a Mario Kart copy one way or another.
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Re: Users Are Reporting "Greatly Reduced" Input Lag On Zelda: Wind Waker For NSO
"Actually playable" 😂😂😂
Re: Pikmin 4 Fans Hoping For Switch 2 Upgrade After Odd Listing Spotted On The eShop
Would love a Switch 2 version. Give me another 50 of those timed dandori challenges please.
Re: Here's Another Look At Elden Ring Running On Switch 2
Key card, get in!!! Deffo buying
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@BaldB3lper78 Metro games coverage is typically excellent. Worth checking out. Really not what you think. If you want an idea of what scope they have, Google Metro Games of the Year for the past few years. Some of the best games coverage out there. Rest of the site is as you'd expect though.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
@KociolekDoSyta thanks. That is a shame
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
Anyone know where you can preorder the physical Generations three pack in the UK with RE 7, 8 and 9?
Re: Wolfenstein II Gets A New Physical Edition For Switch Full Of Tat
@gcunit noted thanks. Not something that bothers me too much, but then I own a key card game too...... I do completely understand why it matters to people though. 100%.
Re: Wolfenstein II Gets A New Physical Edition For Switch Full Of Tat
I'm confused. I own a physical version of this already.
Re: PowerA Is Gunning For The Switch 2 Pro Controller With A New Pad
Are PowerA actually any good? I've had a couple of the cheaper ones and they really weren't great. But might have been a case of you get what you pay for as they were lower end wired ones.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Was £41,99 on shopto yesterday so preordered. Although has gone up to £49.99 now.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
I managed to pre-order a physical copy from Shopto in the UK for £41.99 earlier, which feels more like what it should be. Looking at their listing tonight it's gone up to £49.99. Not sure if I got lucky but I can cope with that!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
@sixrings 4k yes, according to Nintendo page.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
Just seen on the e shop. Nearly £60 digitally or £34 each. That feels a lot. Balls.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
Hopefully we'll finally get some Silksong news.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza's Dig Button Placement Is All Thanks To Miyamoto
Absolute monster. Completely messed with my mind this
Re: Poll: Has Donkey Kong Bananza Made You Feel Ill?
Struggling more with the colour scheme. That's hurting my eyes. Nice looking game with ugly colours
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week
At some point will file size and storage become an issue with this app? Each disc holds up to 1.5gb (appreciate not all games use the full amount). Will add up as games added. Be good if could cherry pick within the app itself. Hoping for a lot of GC games over time.
Re: Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
Poochie please.
Re: Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2
Agree with everyone saying it's a non-issue. You ship 3.5m consoles, they'll be some swollen batteries. Yes mention it to people but it's not likely to be a design fault. Had it this year with a pixel phone. No-one's saying don't buy pixel phones for this reason. Just unlucky. Not sure I'd put it in the post though!
Re: PSA: 8BitDo Controllers Require A Firmware Update To Work On Switch 2
Presumably the rest will follow via the auto updater in time? I have a M30 and a pro 2. Would love to still use them
Re: Switch 2 GameCube Controller 'Early Purchase' Goes Live Next Week (North America)
@Maulbert I agree with all of your points, my god do I love it though!
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
OG Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2 please
Re: "We MUST Resist Buying These Game-Key Releases", Says GamesMaster Host
Doesn't really bother me, especially given the size of updates and patches that have to be downloaded over time - admittedly more relevant on PS5, etc
Re: Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
Received an invite for the UK site today, Took several hours and a shift from my phone to my laptop to get the code system to work. Had managed to get a console from Argos last week but was after the GameCube controller. Was able to get two (one for my son too) which surprised me as I thought I could only get one with a console order. Very pleased (and lucky)
Re: Anniversary: Resident Evil 4, One Of The Greatest Games Ever Made, Turns 20
Amazing game, definitely in my all time top 10. I had the special edition Gamecube console at the time. Played the original again a couple of years ago and loved it. Had to play nothing else at the same time though as the controls really need locking into as feel pretty unnatural by modern standards. Funnily enough just finished the REmake on PS5 last night. Was incredible, somehow managed to feel both completely authentic to the original and modern at the same time. Cannot recommend it enough.
Re: N64 Controller For Switch Receives A Tasty Black Friday Discount (Europe)
@GravyThief these did reappear last month in the UK at least. First time for over a year from what I could tell. I grabbed two. Hopefully will be back in stock again given NSO confirmed for Switch 2.
Re: Random: 'Nintendo Music' Is Seemingly Being Advertised On Spotify
Slightly weird article. Nintendo have paid for some advertising to draw attention to a new service. I've heard this does happen in the world of marketing.
Re: So, Will You Be Listening To The New Mobile App Nintendo Music?
Genuinely really pleased with this. Think it's wonderful. Nice to see Nintendo officially currating their music in this way. I'll certainly use it.
Re: Review In Progress: Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo - Pricey But Delightful, And Something Only Nintendo Could Pull Off
It's a cool idea, but £90 is too much for me to bother
Re: Nintendo Asks Switch Online Playtest Program Participants To "Not Discuss Or Disclose Content"
Blimey, makes me think it might actually be really good! Thankfully my son and I both registered so we can discuss it. Does this mean though my wife and daughter can never know and we have to stop them looking at the TV! The pressure.
Re: Nintendo Announces Switch Online: Playtest Program Related To "New Feature"
I'm in, just no idea for what
Re: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection For Switch Confirmed As "Code In Box" Release (Europe)
@JohnnyMind no worries. Thank you
Re: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection For Switch Confirmed As "Code In Box" Release (Europe)
@JohnnyMind are you importing to the UK? If so, through whom? Cheers. I'm assuming I'd probably have to go through Amazon for a US copy.
Re: Review: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Switch) - A Stunning Showcase Of '90s Fighter Evolution
@LadyCharlie cheers
Re: Review: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Switch) - A Stunning Showcase Of '90s Fighter Evolution
Can anyone confirm definitively if there's a UK physical release or not? I'm sure the last direct on the specific Nintendo UK YouTube channel showed a Nov 22nd release but its not listed anywhere to buy online.
Re: Rumour: Switch "Successor" Will Be Backwards Compatible, It's Claimed
I'm quite interested to see what dock compatibility is, assuming the dock remains a factor. We have 3 switches in the house and we're not going to all be upgrading at the same time. At the moment we can all share the same dock on the main TV with the others in the kid's rooms. Be interesting to see if could use existing switches on new docks if that is what's coming.
Re: Capcom Wants To Revive All Of Its Legacy Fighting Games On Modern Platforms
Like a lot of people I'd love switch (or switch 2 now even) releases of
That would be lovely thanks
Re: Play Mario + Rabbids For Free In Nintendo Switch Online's New Free Game Trial
@Zverik you won't really. Pretty self-contained I think. Plot a minor part of first one anyway. Quite different games though, feel and style not consistent between them. First one is one of best games on switch but more tactical. Second one a good game but more forgiving.
Re: Poll: Is $60 Too Much For Nintendo's Switch Re-Releases?
I'm a UK buyer so estimating the GBP equivalents. I think generally they come in about where I'd expect for whats offered given the pricing of games. I'd pre-ordered Metroid Prime for £29.99 which felt like a great deal. Generally I use shopto.net which is typically the best. Somehow Paper Mario TTYD was under £35. The only one I've thought was taking the mickey was the Pikmin 1 + 2 set. That was over priced versus what was released.
Re: Rumour: Princess Zelda May Take The Starring Role In An Upcoming Game
@Friendly that would be interesting. Clever way to do it
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Said To Be Fully Backward Compatible With A Larger, 1080p Screen
I'm interested to know if any new switch 2 docks will support the current switch too. We have 3 switches in our house and there's no way we'll all upgrade at the same time. Would be good to still be able to share a single dock on the main TV in the lounge.
Re: Feature: 13 Studios That Should Take A Nintendo Series For A Genre Spin
Nintendo vs Capcom. That is all.
Re: Random: Capcom Reveals "Most Popular" Games And Comments From Fan Survey
A Viewtiful Joe remaster please, even if only digital like the ps3/ps4 Okami remaster.
Re: Poll: So, Do You Prefer Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Or Tears Of The Kingdom?
BOTW has the advantage of coming first and blew my mind in a way I couldn't imagine from previous Zeldas. It felt the culmination of everything the Zelda concept could be. TOTK was incredible but lacked the purity of BOTW. TOTK was like a super sized BOTK meal with every extra added on whether it was good for you or not. I loved that about it but would go BOTW if pushed.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Box Art And New Screens For Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door On Switch
Pre-ordered from shopto this morning for £34. Not sure if it was an error as it's now up to £43. Looking forward to this!
Re: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
I'd add the Mario Rabbids Donkey Kong dlc near the top. It's amazing and all DK
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Zooms Past 60 Million Sales
That's crazy. I wonder what the figure would be if it included resales, I.e. those people who bought a second hand copy. I know that doesn't count from a Nintendo point of view but would be interesting to know how many switch owners have owned a Mario Kart copy one way or another.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Fighting Games
Street Fighter Alpha 3 all day.
Re: Video: Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch Shows Off New Worlds, Co-Op And More
@OldGamer999 same price at Shopto but with free window stickers.
Re: Game Swap Site Gifts Games & Consoles To Great Ormond Street For 4th Time
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Brilliant. Makes a huge difference to those kids and the time they spend there.