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Can't wait. Signed up via Nintendo. Crossing fingers to get an invite. ^^

No one should be surprised by these price increase. We have inflation and now tariffs. It was going to happen sooner than later. XD

@gojiguy Why would I? You can't do either of those things with a Digital game. I'm not a reseller. I play the game, and if I'm done with it, I'm done with it.

@Joekun Oh? Was that not the case with the recent Nintendo Life YouTube video? They showed a price difference between the physical and digital as they were browsing the eShop store on the website.

Either way, I'm saying it's a start. They are making the digital games cheaper over the physical version. Eventually, they'll cute out physical media to safe cost. Because a ceiling will be hit when it be comes to expensive to make physical media.

@Anti-Matter Then I guess you'll stop gaming the next generation or so. As I said, It's happening whether you like it or not. XP

@Joekun You do realize that Nintendo has said why they hate doing sales on their first party titles right? They don't want people to feel bad about being a first time buyer. Hence why they only have small sales.

You may not agree with it, but understand their point of few. I would hate to feel that I have to wait 2 years for a game to be half price.

@Joekun @Anti-Matter It's happening whether you like it or not. Many Switch 2 games are cheaper when bought Digital. The physical games are $5-15 bucks more. It's definitely going to be sooner than later. I would be surprised if halfway through Switch 2 life cycle that all games go digital or cancel their physical release to save money.

@Joekun @jojobar I'm in my 30s here. I'm also the oldest of five. I've lost many games during the old N64, GC, GBA, and DS days because of the reason I mentioned above. Being the oldest is NOT fun and having young siblings with "sticky hands" and what not get into your stuff is a PAIN to do deal. With digital Media, I don't have to worry about losing a game. It's backed up to an account that easily downloadable.

I'm not worried about the servers or anything like that shutting down. I rarely go back to playing a game once I've beaten it (excluding some multiplayer titles). By the time the DO shut down, I'm already on the next game or console system. I'm not a Retro gamer in anyway. So what you have mentioned doesn't apply to me. As well as many others who feel the same way.

@Anti-Matter It will happen, it's only a matter of time. With rising cost due to inflation and now tariffs. Physical media will be cut to save cost. PC Gaming did it, Console gaming will follow.

The benefits for Digital far out way Physical. You don't have to worry about it being lost, broke, eaten by a dog, taken and crushed by siblings, etc.

PC gaming is all digital and PC Gamers are fine with it. Don't know why console gamers get all "bent out shape" when the game isn't physical. Physical media is outdated. It's time to move on.

Still waiting for my invitation to come. XP

I'm going to wait and see. The Switch 2 internal storage will server in the short term. Hell, I have half a gig on my Switch MicroSD and it's no where near full. And I buy my games all digital. 0.o

@Cakefish Not as widespread as you think. Those TVs with such support are pricey. Cheaper to get a monitor instead.

@Ultimapunch While monitors have had VRR for years, TV having that feature are still new. That may be why they removed it. Not everyone is going to buy an expensive smart TV with that feature.

That being said, there are plenty of console gamers, such as myself, that play their consoles on monitors. Monitors can handle high FPS a lot better then TV. At least from my experience.

@SalvorHardin Agreed. Lots of monitors support VRR but only a select amount of smart TVs have the feature.

I'm sure we'll new lines of TV in the coming year or so supporting the tech. It will still be handy for those that play consoles on monitors.

Interesting but makes sense. They did say it would be part emulation and part hardware solution. So long as it work and works well, I say go for it.

I'm looking forward to seeing more games get the game share feature. I would LOVE to see Hyrule Warriors get that treatment.

@WiiWareWave Doubtful. Nintendo's a big name. Even if the Switch 2 flops, they'll survive. They are a too big a power house to be taken down so easily.

@WiiWareWave It's not Nintendo, or any Company for that matter, fault for wages being low. They aren't responsible for min wages not changing to suits one supposed needs.

Nice to see an article like this. The people complaining about the launch price of the Switch 2 always forget inflation is a thing. This chart puts things in a nice perspective. ^^

@Blackhole Oh, it's not the best. It can be so much better. But it can also be so much worse.

Personally, never had many of an issues with NSO. Only thing I want to change would be a faster eShop.

Still cheaper compared to Sony and Xbox subscription prices. $20 a year is pocket money.

@DanijoEX-The-Kumiho That's your choice. Gaming will always be an expensive hobby. That is going to change now nor in the near future. Human greed being what it is after all.

Heha, so funny seeing this comments. When the Switch 2 comes out, we'll all adapt to paying the new higher price. It happens every new console generation.

Digital all the way here. This isn't a big deal at all. XP

@Jireland92 Exactly. I'm glad there are few gamers out that understand why a price hike happens. ^^

@Jireland92 Yep, and since humans are a herd mentality, we will adapt again and pay for it. The minority complaining about the prices now will either give in or leave. Their complaints won't change anything and we'll move on to something else to complain about. We see this EVERY console generation.

Ah, yes. A committee. Not sure that will work out as well as everyone body thinks.

Wait, this game is getting an online mode? I would LOVE that! This his one of those games that begs to have multiplayer. ^^

The price could be $500 dollars and I'd still buy it. As long as it continues to be cheaper then their competitors, Nintendo console will always sell.

Perfect timing. I haven't gotten the Sun break DLC for the switch yet. I do have it for PC, but I miss my motion controls with my Bow. Much easier to play (for me) on Switch over PC. XP

Nice. Good for Dragon Quest. It's a great series. Would love to see a more flesh out "monster" side series after this. ^^

I didn't see it mentioned (or I missed it), but Dragon Quest 11 S is on sale again. Finally getting my hands on this game. Can't wait to play it. ^^

@Maulbert Ah yes. The "apologist" argument all you cheap and frugal people use. Because you people are too ignorant to know what "inflation" is.

Judging from the comments, you're in the minority. If you can't pay the expensive price to play video games, then you shouldn't have gotten into gaming in the first place. Simple facts.

@Maulbert That's irrelevant. A remake is still seen as a new game. Plus, there are plenty of gamers who haven't even touched the series.

As I said before, gaming is an expensive hobby. If your not willing to spend the money, it's time to find something else to keep your time busy. Gaming is NOT for the cheap and frugile.

@Maulbert @awp69 It's 2024, $60 dollars is the standard price. What are you guys going to do when games cost 70 dollars next year. XP

Putting aside the fact that gaming is an expensive hobby to begin with, I'd still want to get this game. I never got to finish the original Dragon Warrior 3 game. Be nice to play this version and complete it. ^^

Already have it pre-ordered. Love the Mario Party Series. My family always have fun with it. ^^

Heha, very true. Nintendo start trends and does its own thing. Something I like very much and is lacking from Xbox and Sony PC boxes. XP

FF14 would be well suited on a Nintendo system. I can see it being on the Nintendo Switch 2. ^^

@-wc- I grew up when the GC was out. I remember many gamers comparing it to the Xbox 360 and PS3(?). I go by what happens, not what's on paper.

Beside the point, I'd still pay $500 bucks for the console. To me, as well as to many others, that price is still low. I'm also a realistic. So if the console come out at $400, then it's a win. If not, still a win cause I didn't expect myself to be disappointed by copium.

@Deviant-Dork Agreed, but I don't want Nintendo to pull a Sony or Microsoft and starting favoring graphics over gameplay. That is the main reason I stick with Nintendo. Gameplay I can't find anywhere else. ^^

@Not_Soos As I mentioned before, your forgetting about I inflation. $500 for the Switch 2 will be a low ball number in 2025. Plus, gaming is expensive to begin with. If you aren't willing to spend a lot of money, your in the wrong hobby.

@-wc- Okay, there is a different between power and well optimized. The GC is well optimized. I wouldn't say it is a power house when compared to the 360.

@InfamousOrange This is Nintendo, remember? Power has NEVER been their strong suit. I can see them doing higher FPS but not 4K. Maybe 1440p but even THAT'S pushing it.

Given that so many people forget inflation is a thing, $500-600 bucks is fine.

Heha, fun little survey. ^^

Just got into FF14 due to some of my buddies wanting me to join in. Loving the game so far and would love to see it on a Nintendo Console. The gamepad controls are solid. It be a good fit for a Nintendo Switch or Switch 02.

@Beetlebum91 Exactly. Looking for deeper meaning just to find some false validation is stupid...

Digital for the win. Don't have to worry about such a cancellation. XD