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At this point LEGO Harry Potter can probably run in microwaves already, why would it require a Switch 2 Edition? 🫠

Not sure why are people so bothered with 30fps this gen. I would take a stable 30fps any day over an unstable 60fps. Just look at DK Bananza when it drops from 60 to 30, it’s really distracting. Meanwhile, Star Wars Outlaws at fixed 30fps feels great.

I see this as a matter of which game it is and how it affects gameplay. Narrative based games don’t really gain much with 60fps. Platformers and sports games gain way more with higher smooth frame rate than higher visual fidelity. This game I’m not sure, never played them, but isn’t it all about rendering a bazillion enemies to make you feel like an all-powerful warrior? Wouldn’t increasing to 60fps with less enemies go against the game proposition?

This looks way better than I expected from the Direct trailer. I’m so happy for all of us who will play this on Switch 2!

@Olliemar28 By the way, the author is a Brazilian influencer that lives in Japan. The full video is available on YouTube for those interested (and it would be nice if NL updated the article with that reference).

Fire Emblem ft. Among Us? Sounds interesting, but I would prefer PvP Fire Emblem, to be honest.

@ShonenJump121 We’re reaching a point of diminishing returns for new generations, especially sales-wise considering how much money is required for the improved details. Most games designed for PS5 have likely started production recently so we’ll still see PS5-but-better games for quite some time into PS6 lifecycle. At the point that we actually have games that can’t be ported to Switch 2, Nintendo might be ready for Switch 3 or whatever.

This is a turning point for me as well. I was waiting for brand new Resident Evil on Switch 2 to convince me to buy all games on a single platform. It’s finally the case. The only question is if the visual cutbacks are alright in the final build compared to alternatives.

I seriously don’t get this kind of port. It’s the exact same game every year, you don’t need crazy physics or animations, it should be an easy win to get good enough visuals with 60 or even 120 fps. Also it’s a sports game, 60fps over visual fidelity should always be the minimum choice for the genre.

Digital Foundry noticed quite a few performance issues with Borderlands 4 even in high-end PCs. I’ll wait and see, of course, since that seems to be the slogan for good Switch 2 ports, but I’m concerned with this one.

I wish they would do something to adapt the pointer controls better for traditional controllers. Galaxy in 3D All-Stars doesn’t feel nearly as good as on Wii due to controls, Wiimote was great for this kind of game.

This was THE game I was waiting to choose Switch 2 as my primary console. Portability + Nintendo games beats whatever Sony was trying to do with PS5 generation.

This is exciting, the last Nintendo console I could consider my primary console was SNES in the 90s.

I purchased 3D All Stars and regretted it later. Not falling for nostalgia this time.

It’s really great to see news about current gen games coming to Switch 2. It’s been a very long time since Nintendo had consoles that could handle the same games as other platforms.

I feel that the game is more challenging in parts and less in others. For anyone that hasn’t played Hollow Knight, I would say it’s harder though.

The two things for me at this point in the game (still early game) that make the game a lot harder: the fact that it takes all of your silk to heal and the fact you can’t equip some things together makes it a lot harder since the game relies on skills more than Hollow Knight did. Also explosions everywhere!! I’m fighting and dodging and suddenly I die because some bomb explodes.

However, I’m having a lot of fun! Such a great game!

If they could tone down the amount of bomb-like things the enemies can throw I would be happy! It’s so annoying to deal with multiple enemies when they keep throwing bombs at you from everywhere.

I’m enjoying it but as I imagined the best score it could get for me is 9/10 for the single reason that it doesn’t feel new and unique like Hollow Knight did back then. I may be wrong and eventually it pulls something completely different that makes it stand out on its own, but it certainly didn’t yet.

I didn’t have any problems to buy it in Brazil, but it’s insanely slow to download.

So excited for this! Do we have footage of the Switch 2 version yet?

This is looking great! Not sure I’ll have time to play it in September with Silksong taking priority, but we’ll see! Switch 2 games are looking very good compared to PS5 versions IMO.

Resident Evil is a perfect fit for portable gaming. I hope it releases in a good state in Switch 2, after all the games looked amazing on PS4 already.

I watched the footage of the game for docked and handheld play by mataleao on YouTube and the port looks good actually. There are compromises, but it’s no Elden Ring at all. Even the high speed sections seem better than Cyberpunk’s.

It might be worth it to update the article to balance things out. It’s likely that the demo footage used an older build and that’s why they didn’t want it recorded.

If the final build is as bad as it sounds, why even release it? It would be better to delay the game…

Wow. I did NOT expect this level of depth at all out of this game!

Totally deserved. Bananza is one of Nintendo’s very best 3D platformers to date! I hope they patch it to address the motion sickness that some people are experiencing, so even more players can enjoy DK’s new adventure.

They’re doing the smart thing of studying the platform now to release 007 later. This is my wish list now!

This is looking great! The only problem is that Silksong is the GTA of 2025, so this game will have to wait a bit longer. Definitely getting it later though!

Never played Borderlands, but isn’t Nintendo the go-to platform for gamers who enjoy local coop? Sounds like an awful idea to drop the feature.

I want to expect Resident Evil Requiem and the remakes announced for Switch 2. Realistically though, I expect nothing.

As a long-time fan of Pokémon, I still have no interest in this game, and that has nothing to do with how poor Scarlet & Violet turned out to be on a technical level. As others have said, it’s like it has no soul. Legends Arceus was a spin-off but it felt unique and a step forward. I don’t get what ZA is going for.

I do hope those who want it have a chance to try the demo, though. It might be a good idea to check how well it is running.

Can’t wait for the reviews for the Switch 2 version. The genre is perfect for portable gaming. It’s looking really good so far!

Welcome to the club of family first-name tradition, Pauline!

Yours truly,
Zelda

I agree with others that Nintendo will likely do nothing, apart from stickers or highlighting Mario games you can play right now. Maybe a Switch 2 Edition of Wonder if we’re lucky.

I really enjoyed the gameplay, not entirely sure about the graphics since I expect more for Switch 2 games and HD-2D is burned in my brain as Switch 1, but it’s beautiful as usual.

I hope they implement quality of life improvements, though. Going through menus to change equipment and skills instead of quick on-demand changes like Breath of the Wild or Assassin’s Creed feels dated. Also “Prioritize graphics” mode is broken, the frame rate is all over the place.

The gameplay feels very Zelda-like, but I’m not sure about the graphics. HD-2D needs a facelift for the new generation, they all feel like a Switch 1 game for me.

I wonder if The Americas mean US & Canada, or if it includes Latin America. Would be nice to see the figures for LATAM specifically.

I’m playing a lot on my Switch 2, but honestly, I have zero games I want to purchase for Switch 2 in my wishlist right now. I was hopeful this Direct would show at least ports of games already launched in other systems or confirmation that any highly anticipated game is also coming to Switch 2. Unfortunately, my wishlist remains empty for now.

Granted, I have Switch 1 games yet in my wishlist so there is a lot to play, I just didn’t really need a Switch 2 for these.

I had the impression games such as this sell better on Nintendo and PC than Xbox and PS. Kinda odd that they didn’t put much of an effort in a Switch 2 port. Maybe they just didn’t get dev kits yet?

I enjoyed but didn’t love DK Bananza at first, but then a few layers in something changed. Now I love this game as one of Nintendo’s very best platformers, 10/10! Such a good balance of platforming and complete player-driven chaos

THPS was the default game to go for local multiplayer back in the day. Glad this remake turned out to be as good as the first one, despite some changes to THPS4!

They’re definitely using this as a test drive for 007. Hopefully it can be fixed, it’s in my buy later list.

Speaking of launch games, I wish Hogwarts Legacy devs also provided a patch for the overall lighting of the game - whenever it illuminates things properly the game looks gorgeous, especially in portable mode, but then more often than not the lighting is completely off.

I wonder what they’re gonna do for the next Mario game. After DK Bananza, Mario’s acrobatics in a sandbox world as in Odyssey will feel like a downgrade. Perhaps they could go back to the Mushroom Kingdom and make it open-world?

It feels like old Windows downloads where it’s initially quite fast and after reaching a certain percentage it slows down to the point you wonder if it’s even making progress. Overall, it’s faster than Switch 1, though.

I’m very happy with my Switch 2! Between Cyberpunk, Mario Kart World, replaying my favorite games from Switch 1 and retro games from N64 and GCN, I’m strongly inclined to consider it my primary console, which is a first for a Nintendo console.

All it takes is for Capcom to announce Resident Evil Requiem for Switch 2, then I’m sold.

I totally forgot about this! DK Bananza and Pactroidvania in the same month?? My poor wallet…

I can’t wait for their next game! Xenoblade became my favorite RPG series ever.

I would also pay for Switch 2 Edition upgrades to XC2 and XC3, brilliant games that deserve improved graphics and performance.

Mario Kart World and Cyberpunk are both GOTY contenders so far, but I think the award will go to DK Bananza or Metroid Prime 4!

Hopefully they can now release the full FFXV instead of the weird pocket edition. Would definitely buy it again to play on the go.

I appreciate their review, but it’s a very positive thing that most of their criticism is not noticeable by casual players. Also, I completely disagree with their take on virtual cards being worse than primary/secondary accounts - clearly he is talking about one person with multiple consoles, not a family with kids. Virtual cards aren’t perfect, but they’re a lot better for families.

At least with Switch 2 we may finally have a new Pokémon game that looks like a GameCube title, that’s progress from the DS textures we were stuck with, I suppose.

Measuring 3rd party sales less than 1mo since launch is just pure juice of capitalism. I really want to get Cyberpunk and Street Fighter 6, but can’t justify spending on a new console and multiple launch games, I guess others are in a similar situation. I’m also considering Hogwarts Legacy, but NL didn’t review it yet.

Analysts should wait longer before jumping to premature conclusions. I can already hear them doubling down on these statements next month as everyone buys DK Bananza instead of 3rd parties.

I know this is user-based, but it makes absolutely no sense. GameCube didn’t sell well at all, which means not a lot of people played Double Dash, no way it should be higher than World.

Also, given how iterative Mario Kart has been since its first game, every sequel should be higher ranked than its predecessor. World is Mario Kart at its finest, easy #1.