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I don't think that's the case. Switch 1 cartridges differ from Switch 2 except for appearance and socket, in terms of read and loading speed. I don't think Nintendo is that stingy!

Another month, another eShop haul I can’t afford. Who needs rent anyway?

A new Katamari game?! Please let this be real! The world needs more rolling chaos!

@Dm9982 That’s a great point about Microsoft’s approach—free next-gen patches definitely helped their goodwill with players, and it would be great if Nintendo followed suit. Given how consumer pushback influenced Sony to drop upgrade fees, maybe that industry-wide shift will push Nintendo in a similar direction, at least for basic graphical enhancements.

I agree that Nintendo’s ‘Deluxe’ editions tend to go beyond just a graphical boost. When they repackage a game, they usually include extra content, which makes it a bit different from simple paid upgrades. If they do that with Switch 2, I just hope they strike the right balance—offering automatic enhancements for existing owners while also making ‘Deluxe’ versions compelling for those who want the extra content.

It’ll be interesting to see how third parties handle it. I’d love to see more ‘Anniversary’ or ‘Definitive’ editions that actually add meaningful content, like Skyrim’s anniversary update, rather than just a minor performance boost being locked behind a new SKU. Do you think the industry as a whole has learned from the backlash against paid next-gen patches, or do you think certain publishers will still test the waters with upgrade fees?

Great to see Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake performing so well! The HD-2D style is a perfect way to bring classic RPGs back to life. Hoping this success encourages Square Enix to remake more Dragon Quest titles!

This sounds like an exciting step forward for the industry! It’ll be interesting to see how this event bridges the gap between gaming, film, music, and even healthcare. Looking forward to hearing more details!

Such a great addition to the GBA lineup on Switch Online. Wario Land 4 had amazing level design and fun transformations. Definitely one of the best GBA games out there!

The Classic Edition sounds amazing! That double-sided poster and soundtrack are great bonuses. Definitely pre-ordering that!

With the Switch’s successor on the horizon, do you think Take-Two will bring bigger and better games to Nintendo players?

Disappointing news, but I respect Sega and Sports Interactive for prioritizing quality over rushing an unfinished game. Hopefully, this means future Football Manager titles will be even better!

@Dm9982 That’s a great breakdown of how enhancements might work across different games! The comparison to FPS boosts vs. bespoke next-gen patches makes a lot of sense, and I can definitely see Nintendo focusing on stability improvements while only a handful of devs put in the effort for full-on upgrades.

It’ll be interesting to see where Nintendo itself lands on this—whether they embrace the idea of automatic enhancements as a key selling point for the Switch 2 or if they still prefer to release separate 'Definitive' or 'Deluxe' editions of major first-party games. Given their history (like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Pikmin 3 Deluxe), they might lean toward repackaging titles instead of issuing free patches.

As for third parties, I wouldn’t be surprised if some do a split SKU approach like you mentioned, especially publishers like EA or Capcom. Do you think Nintendo will set any kind of standard for third-party developers, or will it be a case-by-case situation where each publisher decides how to handle upgrades?

The combination of wall-running, slow-motion shooting, and chainsaw-knee-sliding sounds exhilarating! It's great to see a boomer shooter innovating with such dynamic mechanics.

It's always unfortunate to hear about layoffs in the gaming industry. I hope those affected can find new opportunities soon. Wishing them the best!

@Dm9982 That makes a lot of sense, especially given the past rumors about a mid-gen refresh. If a lot of recent games already have built-in support for better hardware, I wonder how much of a difference we'll see without dedicated patches. Do you think Nintendo will lean into this and market the Switch 2 as offering automatic enhancements, or will they still push paid 'Deluxe' editions for some of their bigger titles?

This looks like a fantastic collection for fans of arcade classics! I’m especially excited about the inclusion of Operation Wolf—a true retro gem. Can’t wait to relive these memories on the Switch! And... It would be awesome if we could see more of these types of classic collections coming to Switch! Taito has so many amazing retro games, and this is a great start.

@TomSupreme Yes, they released some patches that improved performance, but there were still some issues on the Switch version. Hopefully, the DLCs will run even better. And no worries—hopefully, you'll get to play it soon when your backlog clears up!

I hope they’ve optimized the game better for the DLCs. The base game had some rough performance issues on Switch—fingers crossed for improvements!

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, I wonder how many of these new releases will get enhanced versions. Do you think Nintendo will offer free upgrades for existing purchases?

Oh my God! This game was made for me! Its pixel art is absolutely stunning. The writer's descriptions of the game in the review also add to its appeal for me. I'll definitely save this game to my wishlist.

In my opinion, the most appropriate price based on the leaked hardware is $399.

I'm so excited for the unveiling of the Switch 2 launch titles!