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I don't really have any hope for Pokemon at this point. Consider me pessimistic, but I found Scarlet/Violet to be so bland.

Arceus was at least something different even if that game had its own problems.

Unlike previous additions I can't see myself buying this. The NSO controllers are good, because they can be used on original hardware and games outside of the service, which I think is cool.

If they did a release with games and the like, like an SNES classic I might be more interested. Also they didn't release the VB controller, which is a bummer.

I'm not so sure about that.

I think we are running in circles here. Sure, the Switch 2 will be good for awhile; but a new generation isn't that far off and we'll be in a similar position as we were with Switch 1.

We'll get some miracle ports probably once that happens, but it'll up to the developers to optimize the best they can for the hardware.

Since this does have cross save on PC and Switch 2 its a perfect reason to double dip. Nice to see another actual physical for Switch 2 as well.

I really don't think we'll ever reach the peaks of the DS era for Pokemon
Heartgold/Soulsilver, Pokemon Platinum, Pokemon Conquest, Explorers Of Sky, Pokemon Ranger Series and of course Black and White.

Absolutely insane to look at Pokemon now compared to back then.

Doubt this will ever be translated, but we do have the Sega Saturn translation at least.

@Kilroy Dang. Europe gets the cool stuff.

I was hoping Metroid Prime 4 might have a collector's edition. Similar to what we got with Dread.

is Tomodachi life not going to have a Switch 2 version?

Bought it physically on Switch 1 and digitally on Switch 2. This series needs more love.

Maybe we can get Raidou 2 and the Digital Devil Saga games down the line as well.

I think Galaxy 2 should've been in 3d all stars to begin with. Seeing as I have that, to get the improvements Nintendo is basically asking me to buy Galaxy 1 again and for a higher price.

Sigh.

Considering the price I thought it would've came with the VB controller, but it does not.

DLC so soon like this I really feel like this either should've been in the game or free. Unless this sees a significant discount, I will not be buying.

I mean if this was its own thing it would be a cool novelty, but the fact that its tied to NSO doesn't make me want to buy it.

I've seen worse, but I've seen better too.

I'd like some updates on Switch 1 games. There's quite a few games that are sitting in my backlog that I didn't get around to, but I would like to just wait at this point for a Switch 2 patch.

Astral Chain, Mario Wonder, Xenoblade X, Thousand Year Door, Metroid Dread, and there's probably others I'm not thinking of.

I know AC has relatively large fanbase, and it doesn't seem the most unreasonable thing in the world.

Maybe AC Shadows can come next given the success out Outlaws?

A poor effort, for every Outlaws and Cyberpunk there's this.

The console hasn't really been out long enough really for a best of has it?

Let's see how the library looks next year or so.

@Polvasti Shadow Labyrinth, which is odd given that it doesn't look particularly that demanding. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, if based upon the demo is disappointing. Initially Hitman as well, which was updated later.

Unfortunately since many games don't have Switch 2 native versions they don't perform as great as they could like Shinobi and Ninja Gaiden Ragebound although the former is getting an update at least.

Third party offerings have left much to be desired, especially in terms of performance. Its sad to see so many Switch 2 games with performance issues either do to lack of optimization or lack of a native Switch 2 version to begin with.

No one is expecting high end PC or PS5 performance, but consistent performance is apparently too high of a bar these days.

Surely not for that price. It's Ubisoft, we know how this goes. This'll be half off in due time.

You could name this entire generation 'patchy performance'.

The method of optimizing games across platforms almost seems like a lost art and then its genuinely shocking when a game releases and is optimized across all platforms.

I can't believe we're still doing code in box releases.

I've been left wanting with the Switch 2. Which is why I was definitely hoping for that general direct.

While the Indie/Partner showcases are neat, I only mainly purchases 1st party games on it so I've been wondering on things like Metroid Prime 4 and other Switch to Switch 2 upgrades.

I've held off on games in my backlog like Mario Wonder, Xenoblade X, Metroid Dread and Astral Chain for the future Switch 2 update. I hope Prime 4 still comes out this year.

Most of these games, I would consider a stable 30 to be a success given how demanding some games are even on the more powerful consoles.

Act 3 of Baldur's Gate 3 for example has framerate issues even on PS5.

I've played this game to completion and its aight. Very odd game.

Please don't just do Xillia 1. Do both of them.

@Fiergala azure_nimbus they do sonic art too so that's cool

The only reason I feel like people are even bothering to talk about this game is because it's an inhouse Nintendo game.

If this was just one of those indie games from a showcase, no one would even care. There's a neat idea in there, but the execution does not look promising.

I think as long as game key cards are as dominant as they are; it'll always put a bit of a damper on third party games now.

Ya'll are so wild for this. NIS of all people should know that people that buy their games are the type of hardcore collectors who care about having a full cartridge vs a key card. They're already in a niche market and they should be well aware of that.

And the key card releases they've been doing are more expensive anyway. I think it is very telling that right now their latest key card releases, Disgaea 7 and Beyond The Horizon are still sitting at 100% stock on their website.

Felt like they could've at least upgraded the base content. Think I'll be skipping this one.

Needs more to even do on it. Not enough Switch 1 games got Switch 2 updates. There should've been more of those if nothing else.

Forever Entertainment strikes again. How do these guys keep getting projects is beyond me. Cheap maybe?

Especially the SEGA titles. Panzer Dragoon and House of the Dead deserved so much more.

We need more Switch 2 upgrades both from third parties and Nintendo. Konami and SEGA opting to have nothing in terms of upgrades is very crude.

@Eririichi I may not even be alive in 2080 or whichever year. Its not something I'm terribly worried about. Not that physical media is foolproof either. I've got old cartridges that don't function anymore.

@Eririichi The 360 store is already closed. You can still download games or DLC you've already purchased though.

I don't really see the point. I'd rather buy a game digitally to have that convenience and ability to fire it up whenever than buying a GKC. The only advantage is being able to resell it and I don't sell a lot of Switch games so.

If only other 3rd parties could follow suit when it comes to Switch 2 upgrades. Free or make it cheap. Rather, some have chosen to give nothing at all.

The performance on Switch 1 was genuinely distracting. On Switch 2, well they aren't lookers, but its far better than before.

Its kind of funny seeing all these more newer releases in the list then you have New Horizons still clinging on at 10.

@HammerKirby Huh, interesting.

@HammerKirby Is this true? It won't suffer from the same effect that other Switch 1 unpatched games have on Switch 2 where its a bit blurrier?

LRG is so cheap. There's a good idea here, giving life to older games but the execution has been left lacking. I felt similarly about Tomba.

Especially if you compare them to someone like Nightdive.

I feel like this should've been a launch title as well. Think a 3D platformer would've been a good companion to MK World.

Major props for Cyberpunk being one of the few games all on cart.

@Notsoavid Given how CD Project handled Cyberpunk, yeah I think Witcher 3 could look much better since it is just the Switch 1 version after all.

I'd love a Switch 2 version of the Witcher 3.