This game's awesome and really fun, especially after all the updates. They fixed it all up and it's great. Lots of things to do, lovely graphics, world, UI. Very sad to hear they're cancelling the sequel =(. Hope they change their mind.
The big problem is that they are a huge company with lots of employees so millions of game sales isn't always enough for them, plus greed. They need to reduce their size and they'd be better off.
@Doctor-Moo And The Crew series also (I have them all), but the issue is the lack of analog triggers on the Switch 2, arg... Frustrating how shortsighted Nintendo is.
@Suketoudara - Ah.. I didn't know. I recall only hearing that they'll launch the Switch 2 with limited units in June, then next batch in October, but it seems I misunderstood the whole point as they keep launching more units here in Canada.
It's really a shame because I'm going to keep buying games on the Xbox Series X then for non-exclusives (and for when they run better on Xbox) over Switch 2. Their loss for taking their time. They're always too careful. So many games I'd like to play from the Switch 1 days but I am waiting for (free) updates.
I'm getting equally frustrated seeing the number of devs saying "we want to fix it but Nintendo did not send us a dev kit yet". I really want to know what's going on with that? Is it an unfortunate delay or is it on purpose?
@Jack_Goetz I did the whole thing, paid and got a game to test from Amazon Japan (Welcome Tour), got the code, but when I try to change my region/country, it says that since I have funds, I cannot change my region! Ah . I'm also maxed out on funds lol so I have about 325 CAD in there and now I'm forced to spend them all before being able to redeem this lol!
The link you shared to change the address doesn't have any address change setting. I found that in https://accounts.nintendo.com/ - is that what you meant?
@Spider-Kev I said the same though it's 99 CAD here in Canada! Quite overpriced. Should be 79.99 CAD.
However, I had one immature person mock what I said here on this website and downplay it, just for stating that 35 hours for 99 CAD was a lot. Nintendo fanboy at its finest. Reported him and put him on the ignore list. He seems deranged.
To those who are annoyed with analysis like these or those mocking or those that don't understand why these exist, then consider the following.
A person wants to buy Cyberpunk 2077 or other compatible non-exclusive games, and he wonders, where should I buy it, on the Switch 2 or on the Steam Deck?
It seems many of you are just bitter to be bitter, which I noticed on this website. Lots lack maturity and understanding.
So no, it's not only "different audiences". It's both different and same. Someone will wonder on which machine should I buy x game. Comparisons serve to help us all to take a better decision. Both are handheld and both play games.
Obviously, if you don't like Nintendo games, there's no need for a Switch 2 since most likely the next handheld from any company will be more powerful.
@The_Nintend_Pedant I agree. I actually don't own it but my brother does since I bought the Switch after this game launched. I do have his account on mine and we use the virtual cards system to make it work. I am hoping that they'll relaunch this, in a better way, more optimized, with potentially more games, in a permanent way, soon .
@SinisterWright I'm disappointed no third party company has a 3.5mm headphone jack so far (along with rear buttons of course). I know it's still early but I fear Nintendo isn't allowing that on purpose (I hope I am wrong).
It's annoying me lol because I find the Pro Controller 2 overly expensive and too slippery (I returned it). I'll have to buy it again maybe, on sale, since I don't feel it should cost that much. Anyways, was interested in this but no 3.5mm port, no buy since I have no need for another controller without it for the Switch 2.
I'm sure we'll see something soon, hopefully, unless Nintendo has this part locked down for third-party licensed controllers?
E.g., I have a GameSir G7 HE for my Xbox Series X and it's a superb controller (wired but awesome).
Seems amazing and can't wait to play it one day, but about 35 hours for 99 CAD? I knew it'd be somewhat short (glad it's not only 20 hours) so they need to reduce the price. Other companies launch 100 hour games for 69/79 CAD.
Love this game (and all 3). My favourite is Sunshine and always has been. Just wish they'd add in 60 FPS once and for all for Sunshine. And, they need to sell this again and maybe add more games to it. I don't understand why this was a limited time thing. Those are always very strange.
@gopher1369 How low of Nintendo (and of course many companies like Samsung, etc.) to try to get out of this by launching this 2 years earlier without a care in the world. Let's see what happens in 2027. Maybe I should avoid buying it for now.
@RobertCorwen I recall about this years ago and how it should have come to pass now in 2025 (maybe it's delayed?). You can see some laptop manufacturers like Asus working on this already with their 2025 laptops, allowing quick removal of the backplate.
They really should have made it thicker with better grip for the Joy-Cons. It would have run cooler and be more comfortable. And, more space for a bigger battery. Doesn't have to be that much heavier either. It's too thin for a powerful machine.
Does this game have any motion features? I'm wondering if I should get this on Switch 2 or Xbox? If nothing special on Switch 2, then perhaps Xbox is the way to go? Unless I want to play handheld of course.
I welcome opinions.
@Maulbert I agree lol. What a silly statement. They had 150m + Switch 1 sales and they 100% have a marketing team that scouts the Internet to see comments from people and they all well know that we were all fed up with the low performance and wanted a stronger machine.
They had a long time to start producing these. Anyways, I got 2 on launch day, returned one. I'm doing a warranty on a Joy-Con 2 and waiting for it to return (UPS has it). Not too happy with the Switch 2 anymore and am considering returning it to Best Buy to be honest and waiting for a future sale or refinement done to it. There's just not much to it and they're too slow to update old games (too many older games still not running that well). They had years to do this.
@Paddle1 You're right, but I am referring to Nintendo games (all Nintendo games), but true, they do own multiple companies or work with third-party ones. Here's hoping they can achieve that though .
@thaimbomb Agreed. It's been YEARS they were planning this and they have just over 2900 employees in Japan alone. They should do an effort and speed this up. I truly hope they don't leave us hanging with lots of their games like Mario Tennis, Golf Super Rush, and many others.
I see other small companies with 3 developers pushing out giant patches (adding new features, fixing bugs, etc., about 50 changelog items) for their game in 2 months. Nintendo is a huge company and hardly updates their games.
Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and the team.
Reverting his design would have been nice too. He looks a bit too young, unless they want to state that this happened in the past?
@Jeronan I see, never knew! I don't know anything about Pokemon HOME. Can it cloud save Scarlet?
On Xbox, I don't control when or how it saves cloud slaves. It just does it on its own. I can't even force it to download, it's all automated. That's the only thing Nintendo Switch does better (well, image review also is better since I can zoom in and such on Switch while on Xbox it's a poor implementation even though it has other features), which allows me to control cloud saves download and upload, AND to see a list of cloud saved games. Xbox doesn't have any list anywhere visible to us from what I know. It would have been great to control that. The only thing is I can delete cloud save in a game where I manage its data, and I can choose to delete on Xbox only or everywhere, that's all.
Still can't believe Pokemon Scarlet doesn't have cloud save (I'm always worried about losing that). All my Xbox games have cloud saves. A few Nintendo games do not, and I don't understand why. I could somewhat understand Animal Crossing, since it's a different type of game, though I'm sure they could find a way, but anyways..
I have it but haven't redeemed it yet due to some Switch 2 issues I'm having, but the point is that we did play it on my brother's Switch 2 and it was fun (apart from the 30 FPS limit for 3 local players), but I was shocked to not find local co-op free roam, and no map unless you exit free roam. Sigh.. Nintendo's lack of details. Other companies have really surpassed them.
Folks complaining about not having a map and not having icons on the maps are correct. Look at Lego 2K Drive, it has so much content and a lot of fun collectibles, a lot of random characters to talk to, hilarious ones too, and many mini missions (which is probably the game that Mario Kart World copied), and all of them are on the map once you spot them and include stats and such.
That's without mentioning Forza Horizon 3, 4, 5, and The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. All of those have superior maps and way more content.
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Grips: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F5PV7QVY
My opinion: Very nice. Really like those. Grips really well. The feeling is just like those phone cases that are translucent, flexible, and that grip very well.
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Case and grips: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F62NPNFJ
My opinion: This comes with a case for the Switch 2. It's separate from the Joy-Con 2 grips so you can choose not to use it.
Not the best fit ever on the bottom of the case/Switch 2, but it's fine, and it can be charged with it. Best thing is that the S2 no longer slips when you pull it out of the dock and when holding it. I like the thumb grip caps, but I only need one on the left as if I add one on the right Joy-Con 2, then it'll give even less space for the B button.
About the Joy-Con grips, it has 2 parts. Top is translucent, not flexible, harder plastic than the above grips, but it has the same grip so it won't slip, but the bottom part is a nice black with smooth material. Slightly grippier than the Joy-Con 2 material. It's also nicer feeling and looks nicer than the above grips but it grips less. However, the fit is better but is more complicated to remove. I prefer the above grips because this one increases the size a bit too much from the side, and from the back as well so you feel it with your fingers.
@SuperRetroArt Joy-Cons are still terrible. Nintendo thinks they're fine. No idea what goes on in their heads.
I got some grips on Amazon and it helps a lot, even when removing the Joy-Cons.
To be fair, they're better than before though and they feel nice but they're still uncomfortable. They should have had the D-Pad and ABXY buttons diagonally positioned and not vertically.
@CriticalHit Try going 9 meters away from your router, if you can in your house, and watch it nearly disconnect. It has terrible Wi-Fi unless you're close to the router.
Can't wait to receive the survey so I can mention that. I submitted a ticket with them about this too as I noticed it on 2 Switch 2s and others complained online as well.
@OldGamer999 Oh yes, on launch day. Glad you're enjoying it!
I didn't enjoy the pro controller that much due to how slippery it is (no texture whatsoever. The old one was grippy due to the materials) and D-Pad being the same. I returned it and will wait for a sale since I'm not in any hurry for it.
@OldGamer999 Been over a year for me apart from some local co-op with family. Just gathering about 12 games and waiting for the next Switch. It's here but many games not updated =(, so the wait continues. But, what was updated is great.
@OldGamer999 I have the same thoughts. Switch 2 is still a generation behind and it's saddening. What's more frustrating is the bad Wi-Fi module on it. Should have been launched in 2021.
Could have been stronger when docked, and slightly weaker when portable (for better battery).
I still enjoy more my Series X and laptop.
Arms looks superb btw and exactly what it would look like on a proper console. Just sad to see many games still at 30 FPS and I suspect other new ones may run at 30 rather than 60. We're happy about Switch 2's performance with old games, less with new games, which shows it's still behind and that's what is disappointing. Anyways, exclusives are what matter for a Nintendo machine, once again =(. I was hoping to have only one console, not 2 (though to be fair, nothing beats Quick Resume on Xbox ).
@Kwyjibo_Kitsune Wi-Fi is really bad on mine too, and on my brother's. Not happy about that for a premium device. My phone beats this badly. We all NEED to send a ticket to Nintendo and bombard them with this so they do something about it. It's not fair at all. This is a big device and the module should have been a proper one that works better over long distances. By long distance I mean 8+ meters. Something that isn't far for laptops and cell phones, same floor also.
There's a big reason why this console beat past consoles and many are not talking about it. More people play video games now than in the past, especially during PS2 era. More variety of people too. A lot more girls as well.
Of course, portability and exclusives play a big role so those 3 are what made this a hit.
Then, add the fact that most of us couldn't stand the first Switch anymore and were eagerly waiting for a more powerful unit.
@pikachupikachup That is very far! So sorry. You must be really excited though.
Yes, it's much better than Switch 1, but once you get used to it, that's all there is to it. Wi-Fi is really bad unless you're near a router or repeater, so it's not as portable as they make it seem unless you don't need Internet. That alone makes me want to return it since we paid so much for it. I tried my brother's Switch 2 and same thing. This indicates that they most likely used a cheap Wi-Fi module (for the price we paid). I've had it disconnect in our small apartment a few times when we're in a room about 10 meters away from the router.
Other than that, I'm enjoying it, but I am really worried that they won't be updating other older games, like Mario Tennis, Mario Golf Super Rush, Pokemon Snap, Xenoblade series, Peach Showtime, etc. etc. I even loaded Clubhouse Games: 51 and it looked blurry and as if it's upscaled in a cheap way, not true 1080p nor 4k, and yet I think they updated that for the Switch 2 based on their page, so that's a bit concerning.
The games that are updated to support real 4k look great. Those that are properly upscaled without updates look good but lack anti-aliasing as usual. I really hope they resolve all of that because they made us wait years, enduring a weak Switch, and forcing developers to develop their games for a weak console, sacrificing graphics, and now all those devs are forced to update their games again.
@SirLink That's the problem, for some strange reason they sold a lot. It's really a rubbish device (S1). Even my child stopped using it very early on. I bought games but didn't play them, like many, and waited for the second one. This is a much better Switch, but it's not there yet. I suspect it sold a lot due to Nintendo games. Kids would go "Mario! Peach!" and parents and others would buy it and gift it. And all those fun exclusives. I do love Mario games, don't get me wrong but the old device itself is really bad.
@HalBailman I see it as a decent upgrade but not a generational leap at all. It's not there yet.
Joy-Cons are still Joy-Cons (terrible to use, just a bit better). They are badly made. Why not make them wider and like all other consoles including the Wii U? The D-Pad and ABXY need to be diagonally positioned and not vertically. It's so uncomfortable.
Joy-Con buttons too small & too close to the sticks, especially right one. I keep hitting the stick and can't click B well.
Still no rear grip to hold it comfortably like with the Wii U.
Wi-Fi is terrible! We have a 500 Mbps connection here. From a bedroom to the router, 1.5 to 3.8 Mbps or less and sometimes disconnects. My phone, 90 Mbps. Close the door, it stops loading anything. Phone, still fine. Near Wi-Fi, 311 Mbps, but the point is portability. They used a cheap Wi-Fi module. The whole thing feels a bit cheaper than the Switch 1. Yet, way more expensive.
Very similar UI.
Should have been stronger with better CPU/GPU. They used an old one from 2021 or so.
Should have had a bigger battery.
Too slippery.
They removed the IR camera from the right Joy-Con.
They should have brought back the camera from the Wii U so that we can have it on the device, with a shutter, like laptops have. Wii U had it, Switch removed it, no idea why. Stylus also.
Volume buttons too small and more difficult to reach now since it's bigger.
Screen calibration (white balance) is too cool rather than warm.
The dock looks nice but feels cheaper, and the Switch 1 dock had "hinges" so it would open and remain as part of the dock. Now, it's challenging to snap it back when you have cables in there. Not a huge deal though but it's not an improvement. The motherboard in there is obviously better than Switch 1.
They should have launched this 4 years ago. The big problem now is getting a lot of developers to update their games to really support this. Some games I played are either very blurry now (worse than before), or sharp but with no AA. I wonder how many will actually feel the need to upgrade their games. Nintendo made a huge mistake waiting. They don't care though.
Not related to the Switch 2 itself but not enjoying much the Pro Controller 2 due to how slippery it is and the D-Pad being pretty much the same. Sticks also have too much tension. Not a good thing. Price should have been 89.99 CAD and not 109.99 CAD.
Pros:
Much faster and better CPU/GPU/RAM/storage but that was expected.
Better screen compared to the first Switch, which I have. It's sharp. Glad it's bigger.
Love the mouse functionality on the Joy-Cons, but I wish they were more comfortable, like the mouse on the Legion Go. Lots of games can take advantage of that, hopefully..
Magnets vs sliding in Joy-Cons. Nice design though very loud when kids are sleeping. I don't play much in handheld though.
Speakers are better than Switch 1. Wii U had better speakers than Switch 1. Nintendo made a mess with the Switch 1.
Better stand compared to Switch 1 (which was a mistake).
Cartridge slot for game cards is better designed now.
Touch screen is more sensitive I feel and I can type with more accuracy.
This is clearly a decent upgrade and not a huge one. It is what the Switch 1 should have been and that's all. And next year, a proper Switch 2 should have launched, had they done this in a better way. But, it is what it is and I'll do my best to enjoy it, as long as I can make it more comfortable in handheld.
@TheBigK I like the bigger screen but I also find the whole thing a bit too big, but mainly because it's so uncomfortable and there's no rear grip like on the Wii U, ROG Ally, Legion Go, etc. I got some grips for the Joy-Cons 2, so I'll see how that makes it once they arrive.
@Jeronan You're thinking about the lending of virtual game cards (family group only). GameShare is something else, where you can share the game you're playing onto another Switch 1 or 2 and both of you can co-op play the same game at the same time, each one having his own screen rather than on the same screen.
Lending virtual game cards is for 14 days, yes, to someone in your family group. But, if you have someone's user on your Switch 1 or 2, then you can play that person's games anytime by just loading the virtual game card. No limits, from what I understand, and the benefit now is that we get to sync to cloud saves in our own account rather than the user's account who owns that game.
I like the above features. Not happy about the 14 day limit for lending though. However, I have other issues with the Switch 2 and I can again see most here are in a honeymoon phase and aren't used to proper products but inferior ones, just like the horrifying Switch 1. As I said elsewhere, if others were allowed to build machines for Nintendo in order to make use of those exclusives, we would have portable consoles that are way better and more ergonomic than this painful to use machine. Despite all that, I like the Switch 2, but not love.
Glad they considered comfort, something Nintendo does not understand at all in the Switch 1 and 2. Not talking about Pro Controllers (though the new one is so slippery with the same D-Pad pretty much). Hold the Wii U, very comfortable. Then we get the hand cramping/destroying Switch 1/2. Joy-Cons 2 are still very uncomfortable. You need cases and adapters to make them decent only.
Look at the Legion Go, removable controllers like the Switch, yet comfortable and one of them has a mouse functionality. Why can't Nintendo make the grips comfortable without needing a case? They're out of touch.
We're only settling for the Switch 2 because that's all they'll give us for us to enjoy exclusives. If other companies made devices for Nintendo games, not many of us would have bought the Switch. This whole thing from Nintendo feels like an experiment and I dislike that.
ROG Xbox Ally X looks pretty good but if it can't play all my digital Xbox games and PC Xbox games, what would be the point? They need to combine both and not just accept play anywhere titles but any Xbox titles.
@Misima I turned off HDR for TV but kept it on for the Switch 2. I tried with/without it on Switch 2 and it's the same. It is what it is based on some reviews I saw.
@Sunnyleafs the pro controller 2 is very slippery. I don't like that at all. Everything feels slippery, including the switch 2 and Joy-Cons. I honestly feel like returning it all and trying again in the future. But the system transfer thing...
@Nintendo4Sonic If you've played everything else from the Switch 1and don't need the new games yet, then you should wait.
On the other hand, I haven't played many of exclusive games since I was waiting for a proper console and my experience is that it's just so much faster, in everything. Games load so quickly that it doesn't even make sense. They run better and their updates (free or paid) really improve them.
However, as for the physical console itself, it's not my favourite. They should have done a better job with ergonomics (it's very very uncomfortable, more than the uncomfortable Switch 1 - Wii U was amazing), and the screen is too cool rather than warm, which I dislike. Everything looks kind of blue-ish.
@Key19 You're welcome . Do you see a blue-ish tint on your Switch 2 screen? I mean, it looks fine but it's definitely more blue than the Switch 1 and all my other devices, which I don't like. I'm actually considering returning it since I haven't redeemed MKW yet and telling Nintendo about it, hoping they do something.
Unless they can add a warm mode that we can enable permanently, like all devices have.
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Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel
This game's awesome and really fun, especially after all the updates. They fixed it all up and it's great. Lots of things to do, lovely graphics, world, UI. Very sad to hear they're cancelling the sequel =(. Hope they change their mind.
The big problem is that they are a huge company with lots of employees so millions of game sales isn't always enough for them, plus greed. They need to reduce their size and they'd be better off.
Re: Xbox Will Reportedly Announce "More Game Ports" For Other Platforms Soon
@Doctor-Moo And The Crew series also (I have them all), but the issue is the lack of analog triggers on the Switch 2, arg... Frustrating how shortsighted Nintendo is.
Re: 'Mouse Work' Gets Second Trailer, But Can't Release Until Creators Get Switch 2 Dev Kit
@RBRTMNZ lol ! I can see what you mean!
@Suketoudara - Ah.. I didn't know. I recall only hearing that they'll launch the Switch 2 with limited units in June, then next batch in October, but it seems I misunderstood the whole point as they keep launching more units here in Canada.
It's really a shame because I'm going to keep buying games on the Xbox Series X then for non-exclusives (and for when they run better on Xbox) over Switch 2. Their loss for taking their time. They're always too careful. So many games I'd like to play from the Switch 1 days but I am waiting for (free) updates.
Re: 'Mouse Work' Gets Second Trailer, But Can't Release Until Creators Get Switch 2 Dev Kit
I'm getting equally frustrated seeing the number of devs saying "we want to fix it but Nintendo did not send us a dev kit yet". I really want to know what's going on with that? Is it an unfortunate delay or is it on purpose?
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Is A Hit, But Sells Less Than Half Of Super Mario Odyssey
@Jack_Goetz I did the whole thing, paid and got a game to test from Amazon Japan (Welcome Tour), got the code, but when I try to change my region/country, it says that since I have funds, I cannot change my region! Ah . I'm also maxed out on funds lol so I have about 325 CAD in there and now I'm forced to spend them all before being able to redeem this lol!
The link you shared to change the address doesn't have any address change setting. I found that in https://accounts.nintendo.com/ - is that what you meant?
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Is A Hit, But Sells Less Than Half Of Super Mario Odyssey
As others have said, the price leads many to not buy it right away. Like me, my brother, and others.
Re: Random: Players Are Completely Destroying Donkey Kong Bananza Levels, Because They Can
@Spider-Kev I said the same though it's 99 CAD here in Canada! Quite overpriced. Should be 79.99 CAD.
However, I had one immature person mock what I said here on this website and downplay it, just for stating that 35 hours for 99 CAD was a lot. Nintendo fanboy at its finest. Reported him and put him on the ignore list. He seems deranged.
Glad to see someone else thinking the same.
Re: Video: Switch 2 Vs. Steam Deck System Face-Off, Digital Foundry Investigates
To those who are annoyed with analysis like these or those mocking or those that don't understand why these exist, then consider the following.
A person wants to buy Cyberpunk 2077 or other compatible non-exclusive games, and he wonders, where should I buy it, on the Switch 2 or on the Steam Deck?
It seems many of you are just bitter to be bitter, which I noticed on this website. Lots lack maturity and understanding.
So no, it's not only "different audiences". It's both different and same. Someone will wonder on which machine should I buy x game. Comparisons serve to help us all to take a better decision. Both are handheld and both play games.
Obviously, if you don't like Nintendo games, there's no need for a Switch 2 since most likely the next handheld from any company will be more powerful.
Re: Opinion: Celebrating 20 Years Of Baseball In The Mushroom Kingdom
I miss all Nintendo sports games.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.3, "Improves Gameplay" On Switch 2
@The_Nintend_Pedant I agree. I actually don't own it but my brother does since I bought the Switch after this game launched. I do have his account on mine and we use the virtual cards system to make it work. I am hoping that they'll relaunch this, in a better way, more optimized, with potentially more games, in a permanent way, soon .
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
35 hours for 99 CAD. Too high of a price.
Re: 8BitDo's 'Pro 3' Controller Boasts Magnetic ABXY Buttons And A Charging Dock
@SinisterWright I'm disappointed no third party company has a 3.5mm headphone jack so far (along with rear buttons of course). I know it's still early but I fear Nintendo isn't allowing that on purpose (I hope I am wrong).
It's annoying me lol because I find the Pro Controller 2 overly expensive and too slippery (I returned it). I'll have to buy it again maybe, on sale, since I don't feel it should cost that much. Anyways, was interested in this but no 3.5mm port, no buy since I have no need for another controller without it for the Switch 2.
I'm sure we'll see something soon, hopefully, unless Nintendo has this part locked down for third-party licensed controllers?
E.g., I have a GameSir G7 HE for my Xbox Series X and it's a superb controller (wired but awesome).
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
Seems amazing and can't wait to play it one day, but about 35 hours for 99 CAD? I knew it'd be somewhat short (glad it's not only 20 hours) so they need to reduce the price. Other companies launch 100 hour games for 69/79 CAD.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.3, "Improves Gameplay" On Switch 2
Love this game (and all 3). My favourite is Sunshine and always has been. Just wish they'd add in 60 FPS once and for all for Sunshine. And, they need to sell this again and maybe add more games to it. I don't understand why this was a limited time thing. Those are always very strange.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
@gopher1369 How low of Nintendo (and of course many companies like Samsung, etc.) to try to get out of this by launching this 2 years earlier without a care in the world. Let's see what happens in 2027. Maybe I should avoid buying it for now.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
We need third party manufacturers to add a headphone jack. That Switch 2 controller is way too slippery and overpriced.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
@RobertCorwen I recall about this years ago and how it should have come to pass now in 2025 (maybe it's delayed?). You can see some laptop manufacturers like Asus working on this already with their 2025 laptops, allowing quick removal of the backplate.
Re: Switch 2 Users Are Reporting Instances Of Their Consoles Overheating
They really should have made it thicker with better grip for the Joy-Cons. It would have run cooler and be more comfortable. And, more space for a bigger battery. Doesn't have to be that much heavier either. It's too thin for a powerful machine.
Re: Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Does this game have any motion features? I'm wondering if I should get this on Switch 2 or Xbox? If nothing special on Switch 2, then perhaps Xbox is the way to go? Unless I want to play handheld of course.
I welcome opinions.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tests Out Switch 2's Free Switch Game Upgrades
@Stormcloudlive Mario and Rabbids games are super fun. Loved those.
Re: Best Yoshi Games Of All Time
I personally really liked Crafted World. Would love them to improve it for the Switch 2 (as a free update). It was blurry when I ran it the other day.
Great game, lots of unique maps, fun gameplay!
Hopefully we get a new Yoshi game.
Re: Nintendo's President Apologises For Not Being Able To Meet Switch 2 Demand
@Maulbert I agree lol. What a silly statement. They had 150m + Switch 1 sales and they 100% have a marketing team that scouts the Internet to see comments from people and they all well know that we were all fed up with the low performance and wanted a stronger machine.
They had a long time to start producing these. Anyways, I got 2 on launch day, returned one.
I'm doing a warranty on a Joy-Con 2 and waiting for it to return (UPS has it). Not too happy with the Switch 2 anymore and am considering returning it to Best Buy to be honest and waiting for a future sale or refinement done to it. There's just not much to it and they're too slow to update old games (too many older games still not running that well). They had years to do this.
Re: More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
@Paddle1 You're right, but I am referring to Nintendo games (all Nintendo games), but true, they do own multiple companies or work with third-party ones. Here's hoping they can achieve that though .
Re: More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
@PinderSchloss - They'll fib and say we had no idea they were planning a Switch 2 for 4 years.
They need to update all 4 of their games. This should have already been done since they're owned by them.
Re: More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
@thaimbomb Agreed. It's been YEARS they were planning this and they have just over 2900 employees in Japan alone. They should do an effort and speed this up. I truly hope they don't leave us hanging with lots of their games like Mario Tennis, Golf Super Rush, and many others.
I see other small companies with 3 developers pushing out giant patches (adding new features, fixing bugs, etc., about 50 changelog items) for their game in 2 months. Nintendo is a huge company and hardly updates their games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and the team.
Reverting his design would have been nice too. He looks a bit too young, unless they want to state that this happened in the past?
Re: Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
@Jeronan I see, never knew! I don't know anything about Pokemon HOME. Can it cloud save Scarlet?
On Xbox, I don't control when or how it saves cloud slaves. It just does it on its own. I can't even force it to download, it's all automated. That's the only thing Nintendo Switch does better (well, image review also is better since I can zoom in and such on Switch while on Xbox it's a poor implementation even though it has other features), which allows me to control cloud saves download and upload, AND to see a list of cloud saved games. Xbox doesn't have any list anywhere visible to us from what I know. It would have been great to control that. The only thing is I can delete cloud save in a game where I manage its data, and I can choose to delete on Xbox only or everywhere, that's all.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
Looking forward to a third party one that has all the features (apart from Amiibo) of the Pro Controller 2.
Meaning:
Many have the last 2 but not yet the first 2.
A nice to have would be a button to wake the Switch 2. My third party Xbox controller wakes the Series X.
Re: Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Still can't believe Pokemon Scarlet doesn't have cloud save (I'm always worried about losing that). All my Xbox games have cloud saves. A few Nintendo games do not, and I don't understand why. I could somewhat understand Animal Crossing, since it's a different type of game, though I'm sure they could find a way, but anyways..
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
I have it but haven't redeemed it yet due to some Switch 2 issues I'm having, but the point is that we did play it on my brother's Switch 2 and it was fun (apart from the 30 FPS limit for 3 local players), but I was shocked to not find local co-op free roam, and no map unless you exit free roam. Sigh.. Nintendo's lack of details. Other companies have really surpassed them.
Folks complaining about not having a map and not having icons on the maps are correct. Look at Lego 2K Drive, it has so much content and a lot of fun collectibles, a lot of random characters to talk to, hilarious ones too, and many mini missions (which is probably the game that Mario Kart World copied), and all of them are on the map once you spot them and include stats and such.
That's without mentioning Forza Horizon 3, 4, 5, and The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. All of those have superior maps and way more content.
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
@SuperRetroArt
Those 2:
1.
Grips:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F5PV7QVY
My opinion: Very nice. Really like those. Grips really well. The feeling is just like those phone cases that are translucent, flexible, and that grip very well.
2.
Case and grips:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F62NPNFJ
My opinion: This comes with a case for the Switch 2. It's separate from the Joy-Con 2 grips so you can choose not to use it.
Not the best fit ever on the bottom of the case/Switch 2, but it's fine, and it can be charged with it. Best thing is that the S2 no longer slips when you pull it out of the dock and when holding it. I like the thumb grip caps, but I only need one on the left as if I add one on the right Joy-Con 2, then it'll give even less space for the B button.
About the Joy-Con grips, it has 2 parts. Top is translucent, not flexible, harder plastic than the above grips, but it has the same grip so it won't slip, but the bottom part is a nice black with smooth material. Slightly grippier than the Joy-Con 2 material. It's also nicer feeling and looks nicer than the above grips but it grips less. However, the fit is better but is more complicated to remove. I prefer the above grips because this one increases the size a bit too much from the side, and from the back as well so you feel it with your fingers.
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
@SuperRetroArt Joy-Cons are still terrible. Nintendo thinks they're fine. No idea what goes on in their heads.
I got some grips on Amazon and it helps a lot, even when removing the Joy-Cons.
To be fair, they're better than before though and they feel nice but they're still uncomfortable. They should have had the D-Pad and ABXY buttons diagonally positioned and not vertically.
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
@CriticalHit Try going 9 meters away from your router, if you can in your house, and watch it nearly disconnect. It has terrible Wi-Fi unless you're close to the router.
Can't wait to receive the survey so I can mention that. I submitted a ticket with them about this too as I noticed it on 2 Switch 2s and others complained online as well.
Re: Gulikit Claims To Be The First Third Party Supporting Wake-Up Functionality On Switch 2
Hopefully a company can give us one exactly like the Pro Controller 2 but with a less slippery texture, less tension on the sticks.
Hopefully they can make it wake up the Switch 2, have rear buttons, have a mic, a headphone jack, and motion control.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@OldGamer999 Oh yes, on launch day. Glad you're enjoying it!
I didn't enjoy the pro controller that much due to how slippery it is (no texture whatsoever. The old one was grippy due to the materials) and D-Pad being the same. I returned it and will wait for a sale since I'm not in any hurry for it.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@OldGamer999 Been over a year for me apart from some local co-op with family. Just gathering about 12 games and waiting for the next Switch. It's here but many games not updated =(, so the wait continues. But, what was updated is great.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@OldGamer999 I have the same thoughts. Switch 2 is still a generation behind and it's saddening. What's more frustrating is the bad Wi-Fi module on it. Should have been launched in 2021.
Could have been stronger when docked, and slightly weaker when portable (for better battery).
I still enjoy more my Series X and laptop.
Arms looks superb btw and exactly what it would look like on a proper console. Just sad to see many games still at 30 FPS and I suspect other new ones may run at 30 rather than 60. We're happy about Switch 2's performance with old games, less with new games, which shows it's still behind and that's what is disappointing. Anyways, exclusives are what matter for a Nintendo machine, once again =(. I was hoping to have only one console, not 2 (though to be fair, nothing beats Quick Resume on Xbox ).
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch 2 - A Faster, Slicker, Sexier Switch
@Kwyjibo_Kitsune Wi-Fi is really bad on mine too, and on my brother's. Not happy about that for a premium device. My phone beats this badly. We all NEED to send a ticket to Nintendo and bombard them with this so they do something about it. It's not fair at all. This is a big device and the module should have been a proper one that works better over long distances. By long distance I mean 8+ meters. Something that isn't far for laptops and cell phones, same floor also.
Re: Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Crushes PS2 To Become Fastest-Selling Console Ever
There's a big reason why this console beat past consoles and many are not talking about it. More people play video games now than in the past, especially during PS2 era. More variety of people too. A lot more girls as well.
Of course, portability and exclusives play a big role so those 3 are what made this a hit.
Then, add the fact that most of us couldn't stand the first Switch anymore and were eagerly waiting for a more powerful unit.
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly Sidelined Its First-Party Handheld (For Now)
@pikachupikachup That is very far! So sorry.
You must be really excited though.
Yes, it's much better than Switch 1, but once you get used to it, that's all there is to it. Wi-Fi is really bad unless you're near a router or repeater, so it's not as portable as they make it seem unless you don't need Internet. That alone makes me want to return it since we paid so much for it. I tried my brother's Switch 2 and same thing. This indicates that they most likely used a cheap Wi-Fi module (for the price we paid). I've had it disconnect in our small apartment a few times when we're in a room about 10 meters away from the router.
Other than that, I'm enjoying it, but I am really worried that they won't be updating other older games, like Mario Tennis, Mario Golf Super Rush, Pokemon Snap, Xenoblade series, Peach Showtime, etc. etc.
I even loaded Clubhouse Games: 51 and it looked blurry and as if it's upscaled in a cheap way, not true 1080p nor 4k, and yet I think they updated that for the Switch 2 based on their page, so that's a bit concerning.
The games that are updated to support real 4k look great. Those that are properly upscaled without updates look good but lack anti-aliasing as usual. I really hope they resolve all of that because they made us wait years, enduring a weak Switch, and forcing developers to develop their games for a weak console, sacrificing graphics, and now all those devs are forced to update their games again.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
@SirLink That's the problem, for some strange reason they sold a lot. It's really a rubbish device (S1). Even my child stopped using it very early on. I bought games but didn't play them, like many, and waited for the second one. This is a much better Switch, but it's not there yet. I suspect it sold a lot due to Nintendo games. Kids would go "Mario! Peach!" and parents and others would buy it and gift it. And all those fun exclusives. I do love Mario games, don't get me wrong but the old device itself is really bad.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
@HalBailman I see it as a decent upgrade but not a generational leap at all. It's not there yet.
Not related to the Switch 2 itself but not enjoying much the Pro Controller 2 due to how slippery it is and the D-Pad being pretty much the same. Sticks also have too much tension. Not a good thing. Price should have been 89.99 CAD and not 109.99 CAD.
Pros:
This is clearly a decent upgrade and not a huge one. It is what the Switch 1 should have been and that's all. And next year, a proper Switch 2 should have launched, had they done this in a better way. But, it is what it is and I'll do my best to enjoy it, as long as I can make it more comfortable in handheld.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
@TheBigK I like the bigger screen but I also find the whole thing a bit too big, but mainly because it's so uncomfortable and there's no rear grip like on the Wii U, ROG Ally, Legion Go, etc. I got some grips for the Joy-Cons 2, so I'll see how that makes it once they arrive.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Nintendo Switch 2
@Jeronan You're thinking about the lending of virtual game cards (family group only). GameShare is something else, where you can share the game you're playing onto another Switch 1 or 2 and both of you can co-op play the same game at the same time, each one having his own screen rather than on the same screen.
Lending virtual game cards is for 14 days, yes, to someone in your family group. But, if you have someone's user on your Switch 1 or 2, then you can play that person's games anytime by just loading the virtual game card. No limits, from what I understand, and the benefit now is that we get to sync to cloud saves in our own account rather than the user's account who owns that game.
I like the above features. Not happy about the 14 day limit for lending though. However, I have other issues with the Switch 2 and I can again see most here are in a honeymoon phase and aren't used to proper products but inferior ones, just like the horrifying Switch 1. As I said elsewhere, if others were allowed to build machines for Nintendo in order to make use of those exclusives, we would have portable consoles that are way better and more ergonomic than this painful to use machine. Despite all that, I like the Switch 2, but not love.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
Glad they considered comfort, something Nintendo does not understand at all in the Switch 1 and 2. Not talking about Pro Controllers (though the new one is so slippery with the same D-Pad pretty much). Hold the Wii U, very comfortable. Then we get the hand cramping/destroying Switch 1/2. Joy-Cons 2 are still very uncomfortable. You need cases and adapters to make them decent only.
Look at the Legion Go, removable controllers like the Switch, yet comfortable and one of them has a mouse functionality. Why can't Nintendo make the grips comfortable without needing a case? They're out of touch.
We're only settling for the Switch 2 because that's all they'll give us for us to enjoy exclusives. If other companies made devices for Nintendo games, not many of us would have bought the Switch. This whole thing from Nintendo feels like an experiment and I dislike that.
ROG Xbox Ally X looks pretty good but if it can't play all my digital Xbox games and PC Xbox games, what would be the point? They need to combine both and not just accept play anywhere titles but any Xbox titles.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Guide: Ultimate Resource
@Misima I turned off HDR for TV but kept it on for the Switch 2. I tried with/without it on Switch 2 and it's the same. It is what it is based on some reviews I saw.
Re: PSA: Got A Switch 2 Pro Controller? This Little Capture Trick Is A Game-Changer
@Sunnyleafs the pro controller 2 is very slippery. I don't like that at all. Everything feels slippery, including the switch 2 and Joy-Cons.
I honestly feel like returning it all and trying again in the future. But the system transfer thing...
Re: Poll: Switch 2 Battery Reportedly Lasting Under Two Hours With Mario Kart - How Is Yours Holding Up?
@Nintendo4Sonic If you've played everything else from the Switch 1and don't need the new games yet, then you should wait.
On the other hand, I haven't played many of exclusive games since I was waiting for a proper console and my experience is that it's just so much faster, in everything. Games load so quickly that it doesn't even make sense. They run better and their updates (free or paid) really improve them.
However, as for the physical console itself, it's not my favourite. They should have done a better job with ergonomics (it's very very uncomfortable, more than the uncomfortable Switch 1 - Wii U was amazing), and the screen is too cool rather than warm, which I dislike. Everything looks kind of blue-ish.
Re: Poll: Switch 2 Battery Reportedly Lasting Under Two Hours With Mario Kart - How Is Yours Holding Up?
@Key19 You're welcome . Do you see a blue-ish tint on your Switch 2 screen? I mean, it looks fine but it's definitely more blue than the Switch 1 and all my other devices, which I don't like. I'm actually considering returning it since I haven't redeemed MKW yet and telling Nintendo about it, hoping they do something.
Unless they can add a warm mode that we can enable permanently, like all devices have.
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
@Alcea I was considering also getting Fast RMX. Can you give me a short review? I don't want to waste money if it's not very good.