@Ruthven Not to defend Game Key cards but I think code in a box is the worst thing they could do, since it's a one time use so no resell and honestly a waste of plastic when it doesn't need a box to contain a code if be like if gift cards came in boxes, bottom line if your just getting a one time redeemable code why not buy it in a Eshop sale? At least that way you save some money.
@Anti-Matter You could just play Animal Crossing new horizons which is all on the cartridge and honestly has more stuff to do now thanks to the free 3.0 update, tbh I don't think Nintendo have much faith in this Pokémon spin off I sure don't.
@masterLEON Top Speed is basically the pre Chase HQ same hardware, the turbo boosts and even shares some graphics, the only thing it's lacking the is the chasing bit, it is cool to see, since it didn't ported to consoles, next to Crime City a spin off of Chase HQ of the drivers going on foot playing like Rolling Thunder we are getting closer to the actual Chase HQ games being added.
@TitanSix if they just drop the virtual headset bit and just made it like this Gameboy even b&w it would of been so much better, despite trying 3D stuff this system had some real good sprite work even without colour it looks better then some Gba games.
@Ironcore can only assume there doing it to phase out Switch 1 releases tho there still releasing Arcade games like Rave Racer at the end of this month which is more powerful then a PS1.
@carlos82 They just want people to double dip pretty much outside having proper 4k resolution, there's nothing different, I guess maybe loading times but then again this is Snes and nes games honestly this could of been on GameCube.
Ya know it's possible we might be able to buy Nintendo made games too, they did bring nearly all of their arcade games like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros and did nearly the whole Vs System games which were basically Nes games tweaked for a Arcade setting, this could be the actual Virtual Console we been missing.
@Yosher but you can only use the code in a box once, it might as well not even have a box....no resell, game key cards you can at least trade or sell once your board of it
@Ade117 Same here but it's pretty bad the others just got a bit of paper with a code in a box, at least with a game key card you had something physical and could resell glad I was only after Indy
@Sonicka Don't forget Metal Gear Solid PS1 games on the collection ran fine on Switch heck the psp could emulate PS1 perfectly as odd as it's exclusive to Switch 2, it's nice to own and see more Playstation games on Nintendo.
@masterLEON Wouldn't sleep on Rave Racer, it's one of the best 90's arcade racers made even if it's took 31 years to come to consoles, I just hope this has actual online multiplayer cus the would be the icing on the cake.
@Anti-Matter Mario Sunshine wasn't the only Game Cube game, ya had the original Animal Crossing, Smash Bros Melee such a great game Luigi's mansion, while I was stuck with a PS2 cus DVDs was a big deal back then, I loved rediscovering the Game Cube era on Wii, man Double Dash was amazing too wish it was on Switch 2 already, as for Miis I think the simple design made it more accessible to people to create whoever they wanted, sure it was limited but it had tons of charm and was cool to see people get creative.
@daftmagician Maybe if it wasn't a Minecraft clone and not a game key card then more people would be interested in this, think I'll sooner play Pokémon snap.
@Wewewi As nice as it is Nintendo remembered Miis I wish they were put into something like a proper Wii Sports or a more player involved game, Tomodachi Life can be a funny game but it's basically a pet SIM if your Miis were the pets, it's not animal crossing or The Sims.
Aside from Prime 2 what's the hold up on Mario Sunshine? Double Dash? Melee? Games that should of been on the service since day one, if we had Double Dash and Melee more people would actually want to play this service just for the online muitplayer, ATM Nintendo GameCube seems like a wasted opportunity for Switch 2.
@Anti-Matter Doesn't help Sony is pulling the plug on PS4 support, even for games Switch 1 is getting ports for, not to mention Nintendo is still making new games for it and Switch 2.
@Anti-Matter Again you know there's barely anything on playstation discs now right? That's why they made PS5 without a disc drive, you still need to download the rest of the game or in some cases need to be connected online just to access single player/offline content, being very heavy relian on access to internet.
@KayFiOS To be fair they shouldn't of used the Olympics as the basis for the crossover games, would of been way better and replayable if it was a full on action game or something like the raids did when they crossed over with Mario, I know the winter one on DS offered a Adventure mode with Mario and Sonic teaming up against their villains which was cool.
@caseyyy It's the only way for them to get people to play their Yakuza games, thankfully Game Gear emulation is very easy to do, Sonic Origins plus has all the Sonic ones too.
@Coffee-Waffle Again that's partly so it can cross platform with the Switch 1 version for multiplayer, I think that's great for many who don't have Switch 2 yet.
@Anti-Matter You forget Animal Crossing is a muiplayer game, reason why this isn't 60fps unlike the Switch 2 version of Zelda Breath of the wild is cus Switch 1 players can play with Switch 2 players that's why the only speed increase is the load times honestly as much I want a new AC for Switch 2 I do love how Switch 1 players aren't missing out on the new content and can even join people's games on Switch 2, besides as others said 30 FPS is fine for Animal Crossing, it's not about racing it's about taking your time and relaxing.
@Rhaoulos Honestly that's what you call a real 10/10 game, might be a updated Wii U game but Zelda Botw is the most fun I had on Switch 2 since I brought the system, only got game this week due to a sale but I haven't put my Switch 2 down since, really hope we get more games like it at the next direct.
I don't mind Kevin tho his Mario and Wario sound a little off at times with Mario sounding like Mickey Mouse and Wario sounding like a different guy altogether especially in Wario Ware Move it his Luigi and Waluigi are great however but the big thing bugs me isn't Kevin's fault but the fact most of his lines are just repeats of what Charles has said before and they haven't gone into full dialogue aside from Wario Ware Move it, I mean what's the point of replacing Charles if you ain't gonna have the new guy do anything new as Mario or Luigi at least it's odd Charles had more chances of saying actual sentences as Mario then Kevin.
@Uncle_Franklin Still say Switch 1 could of done GameCube emulation sure maybe not online but with games like this which are single player there's no reason for it to have online support.
You know if they put some actual GameCube games people want or better yet put some of the better multiplayer ones I mean the whole point to this is playing it online with others then this could help fill the void of new Switch 2 games, a reason to get it, Mario Kart Double Dash, Smash Bros melee, Prime 4 just came out why not Prime 2? You got goldeneye on n64 why not add Nightfire? The GameCube always had a small library but it's ridiculous how little content Switch 2 offers for it, my phone can play GC fine and I got Sunshine on Switch thanks To 3D All Stars are they really gonna wait till Summer just to add Sunshine to Switch 2 despite the sounds if you got the new GameCube controller and pictures of it in the screen options
@RainbowGazelle no issues with Switch 2 so far and my Switch 1 pro controller still works perfectly nearly 9 years on, it is common practice these days to never buy stuff from day 1 since they normally fix the issues afterwards, same goes with Playstation consoles.
@VeneBoy Like with the Wii and Switch 1 it will take awhile for the big killer apps to come, Switch 1 did well with the Wii U ports funny that and even the Wii aside from Wii Sports and a port of twilight princess there wasn't any new killer apps untill later on, tho it's worth the wait more often then not.
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Re: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 New Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (US)
@Ruthven Not to defend Game Key cards but I think code in a box is the worst thing they could do, since it's a one time use so no resell and honestly a waste of plastic when it doesn't need a box to contain a code if be like if gift cards came in boxes, bottom line if your just getting a one time redeemable code why not buy it in a Eshop sale? At least that way you save some money.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 New Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (US)
@Anti-Matter You could just play Animal Crossing new horizons which is all on the cartridge and honestly has more stuff to do now thanks to the free 3.0 update, tbh I don't think Nintendo have much faith in this Pokémon spin off I sure don't.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
@masterLEON Top Speed is basically the pre Chase HQ same hardware, the turbo boosts and even shares some graphics, the only thing it's lacking the is the chasing bit, it is cool to see, since it didn't ported to consoles, next to Crime City a spin off of Chase HQ of the drivers going on foot playing like Rolling Thunder we are getting closer to the actual Chase HQ games being added.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
@TitanSix if they just drop the virtual headset bit and just made it like this Gameboy even b&w it would of been so much better, despite trying 3D stuff this system had some real good sprite work even without colour it looks better then some Gba games.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Starting Lineup Revealed, Includes More Than 10 Titles
@Ironcore can only assume there doing it to phase out Switch 1 releases tho there still releasing Arcade games like Rave Racer at the end of this month which is more powerful then a PS1.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Starting Lineup Revealed, Includes More Than 10 Titles
@KayFiOS It's the same company that charged $9.99 for the original 70s Space Invaders on Switch 2, it's not a suprise.
Re: Pokémon Pinball Teased By Stern Pinball, Prices Start At $6,999
No thanks I'll stick with Pokémon Pinball on the Game Boy Colour would be great if Nintendo put it and the Gba one on Switch.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
@carlos82 They just want people to double dip pretty much outside having proper 4k resolution, there's nothing different, I guess maybe loading times but then again this is Snes and nes games honestly this could of been on GameCube.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
Ya know it's possible we might be able to buy Nintendo made games too, they did bring nearly all of their arcade games like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros and did nearly the whole Vs System games which were basically Nes games tweaked for a Arcade setting, this could be the actual Virtual Console we been missing.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
@carlos82 4k no really 4k support lol
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
@Elitepatriot Same...
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
@Oram77 it's on Wii U or at least it was.
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
@Yosher but you can only use the code in a box once, it might as well not even have a box....no resell, game key cards you can at least trade or sell once your board of it
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
@Ade117 Same here but it's pretty bad the others just got a bit of paper with a code in a box, at least with a game key card you had something physical and could resell glad I was only after Indy
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
@Sonicka Don't forget Metal Gear Solid PS1 games on the collection ran fine on Switch heck the psp could emulate PS1 perfectly as odd as it's exclusive to Switch 2, it's nice to own and see more Playstation games on Nintendo.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
@masterLEON Wouldn't sleep on Rave Racer, it's one of the best 90's arcade racers made even if it's took 31 years to come to consoles, I just hope this has actual online multiplayer cus the would be the icing on the cake.
Re: This Mario Tennis Fever Ad Is Giving Us Big Nintendo Wii Vibes
@Anti-Matter So skill issue got it.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
Balloon Kid is nice I guess, but we already have Yoshi on Nes it's the same game Just with the colour removed oh and Pokémon sounds.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fails To Meets Sega's Expectations
@Nao120 Helps Mario Kart World has all its extra characters in the base game no paid dlc required.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fails To Meets Sega's Expectations
@chapuH CrossWorlds felt like a cheaper made game, going from the demos.
Re: Book Review: Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped The World Have Fun
@Anti-Matter Mario Sunshine wasn't the only Game Cube game, ya had the original Animal Crossing, Smash Bros Melee such a great game Luigi's mansion, while I was stuck with a PS2 cus DVDs was a big deal back then, I loved rediscovering the Game Cube era on Wii, man Double Dash was amazing too wish it was on Switch 2 already, as for Miis I think the simple design made it more accessible to people to create whoever they wanted, sure it was limited but it had tons of charm and was cool to see people get creative.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (North America)
@daftmagician Maybe if it wasn't a Minecraft clone and not a game key card then more people would be interested in this, think I'll sooner play Pokémon snap.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream For Switch?
@Wewewi As nice as it is Nintendo remembered Miis I wish they were put into something like a proper Wii Sports or a more player involved game, Tomodachi Life can be a funny game but it's basically a pet SIM if your Miis were the pets, it's not animal crossing or The Sims.
Re: Ren & Stimpy Are Getting A 7-Game Retro Collection, Courtesy Of Limited Run
@Don Plus most of them were actually good games, Konami in their golden years
Re: Switch Online's Virtual Boy Adding New Feature To Change Screen Colour "Later This Year"
Red Viper emulator on 3DS already has this feature again what's the hold up Nintendo?
Re: Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
Aside from Prime 2 what's the hold up on Mario Sunshine? Double Dash? Melee? Games that should of been on the service since day one, if we had Double Dash and Melee more people would actually want to play this service just for the online muitplayer, ATM Nintendo GameCube seems like a wasted opportunity for Switch 2.
Re: Industry Veteran Hideki Konno Has Apparently Left Nintendo After Four Decades
@Suketoudara That was a great soundtrack tho
Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Digs Up A Win On Switch 2
@Anti-Matter Doesn't help Sony is pulling the plug on PS4 support, even for games Switch 1 is getting ports for, not to mention Nintendo is still making new games for it and Switch 2.
Re: Switch 2 Remains The Fastest-Selling Console In The US At 4.4 Million Units
@Anti-Matter Again you know there's barely anything on playstation discs now right? That's why they made PS5 without a disc drive, you still need to download the rest of the game or in some cases need to be connected online just to access single player/offline content, being very heavy relian on access to internet.
Re: Video: Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
@canaryfarmer To be fair it's perfect as it is, love playing it on the Switch 2.
Re: The Studio Behind The Sonic Boom Games On 3DS Has Been Shut Down
Removed
Re: "I'm Excited To Meet You" - Devon Pritchard Makes Her First Public Appearance As President Of NoA
@spiderman0616 A little from column a and a little from column b.
Re: "I'm Excited To Meet You" - Devon Pritchard Makes Her First Public Appearance As President Of NoA
@CaptainQuo especially when it's people who only care about making more money rather then making fun games, I miss Satoru Iwata.
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
@somnambulance To be fair it's only January.
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
@Anti-Matter Well it is a shovelware game aimed at toddlers, what do you expect?
Re: Random: An 'Adults Only' Island Has Been Deleted From Animal Crossing: New Horizons
@Anti-Matter Honestly it's good Nintendo finally deleted this filth.
Re: Random: Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's Foot
@KayFiOS To be fair they shouldn't of used the Olympics as the basis for the crossover games, would of been way better and replayable if it was a full on action game or something like the raids did when they crossed over with Mario, I know the winter one on DS offered a Adventure mode with Mario and Sonic teaming up against their villains which was cool.
Re: Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
@caseyyy It's the only way for them to get people to play their Yakuza games, thankfully Game Gear emulation is very easy to do, Sonic Origins plus has all the Sonic ones too.
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
@Coffee-Waffle Again that's partly so it can cross platform with the Switch 1 version for multiplayer, I think that's great for many who don't have Switch 2 yet.
Re: Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
@Anti-Matter You forget Animal Crossing is a muiplayer game, reason why this isn't 60fps unlike the Switch 2 version of Zelda Breath of the wild is cus Switch 1 players can play with Switch 2 players that's why the only speed increase is the load times honestly as much I want a new AC for Switch 2 I do love how Switch 1 players aren't missing out on the new content and can even join people's games on Switch 2, besides as others said 30 FPS is fine for Animal Crossing, it's not about racing it's about taking your time and relaxing.
Re: "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
@Dr_Lugae he should of stayed for Wario.
Re: "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
@Anti-Matter But Chris just sounds like himself he makes Mario sound like Garfield there's no charm.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
@Rhaoulos Honestly that's what you call a real 10/10 game, might be a updated Wii U game but Zelda Botw is the most fun I had on Switch 2 since I brought the system, only got game this week due to a sale but I haven't put my Switch 2 down since, really hope we get more games like it at the next direct.
Re: "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
I don't mind Kevin tho his Mario and Wario sound a little off at times with Mario sounding like Mickey Mouse and Wario sounding like a different guy altogether especially in Wario Ware Move it his Luigi and Waluigi are great however but the big thing bugs me isn't Kevin's fault but the fact most of his lines are just repeats of what Charles has said before and they haven't gone into full dialogue aside from Wario Ware Move it, I mean what's the point of replacing Charles if you ain't gonna have the new guy do anything new as Mario or Luigi at least it's odd Charles had more chances of saying actual sentences as Mario then Kevin.
Re: An Overlooked Disney Collection From Digital Eclipse Has Been Rated For Switch
Better late than never.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game
@HolyGeez03 see ya in 2027
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game
@Uncle_Franklin Still say Switch 1 could of done GameCube emulation sure maybe not online but with games like this which are single player there's no reason for it to have online support.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game
You know if they put some actual GameCube games people want or better yet put some of the better multiplayer ones I mean the whole point to this is playing it online with others then this could help fill the void of new Switch 2 games, a reason to get it, Mario Kart Double Dash, Smash Bros melee, Prime 4 just came out why not Prime 2? You got goldeneye on n64 why not add Nightfire? The GameCube always had a small library but it's ridiculous how little content Switch 2 offers for it, my phone can play GC fine and I got Sunshine on Switch thanks To 3D All Stars are they really gonna wait till Summer just to add Sunshine to Switch 2 despite the sounds if you got the new GameCube controller and pictures of it in the screen options
Re: Switch 2 Sales Reportedly Struggled Over The Christmas Period
@RainbowGazelle no issues with Switch 2 so far and my Switch 1 pro controller still works perfectly nearly 9 years on, it is common practice these days to never buy stuff from day 1 since they normally fix the issues afterwards, same goes with Playstation consoles.
Re: Switch 2 Sales Reportedly Struggled Over The Christmas Period
@VeneBoy Like with the Wii and Switch 1 it will take awhile for the big killer apps to come, Switch 1 did well with the Wii U ports funny that and even the Wii aside from Wii Sports and a port of twilight princess there wasn't any new killer apps untill later on, tho it's worth the wait more often then not.