I wish they had the option to have the lavender convex and concave buttons that were used on the original NA SNES and on the original 8BitDo SN30 Pro.
Also both the battery of my original and the Pro 2 stopped working/charging within months. Not a big deal because they are easily replaced with AAs. Not an option now and given my experience with their batteries in the past, I guess I'll give this one a pass. Sad because this series has been my favorite controller of all time.
I haven't played the game really since 2016 - have they fixed the issue with planets just feeling pretty much the same except for a reskin/theme? That's where I got bored quickly.
@Coxula I'm sure it happens, it happens with lots controllers, especially over the course of years, but it's not widespread. Joy con drift was happening at a large rate within a year or two of release. How do the incidences of drift on pro controllers compare with that on controllers from other manufacturers/platforms? Not in any meaningful way.
You should learn the difference between anecdote and data.
Sometimes people just want to talk about things they like with other people who like the same things and not have to deal with being constantly reminded of the bad aspects or have to deal with people who want to tell them the thing they like is bad and they are bad for liking it.
It's not "toxic positivity" to want a place to enjoy your hobbies (and we're talking about Pokemon here, not global politics). It doesn't require you completely sequester yourself from other points of view in all aspects of your life. I think a lot of you folks are lacking perspective and need to learn how to just enjoy things once in a while. Avoiding "toxic positivity" doesn't mean you should be required to constantly subject yourself to haters at all times.
There are a lot of negative things about Nintendo that get largely glossed over on this site, because this is a news site for Nintendo fans. There's nothing wrong with that either. I read about that stuff plenty elsewhere on the internet.
It's okay to want to have fun with your hobbies and share that fun with others who enjoy the same things. It's not a referendum on your overall outlook on life.
Drift was never an issue on the pro controllers anyway but the negative hype surrounding joy-con drift has brainrotted most people's understanding what the issue (still a very real failure on nintendo's part) actually was.
@dazzleshell For retro games, I'd really recommend an 8bitdo controller anyway. The SN30 Pro Controller is the perfect choice for retro games IMO, and the Switch 2 should be backwards compatible with it.
Everyone worried about drifting - I'm pretty sure that issue didn't really affect the Switch 1 Pro Controllers, just the joy cons. With what seems to be improved sticks on this version, it's even more of a non-issue than before.
I feel like "stick drift anxiety" has overtaken the scope of the actual issue at this point.
excited to play this; this just means I'll wait to see if the Switch Successor™ will be backward compatible with the Switch version or if I need to wait to buy it.
@Ejadaddy See, again, that's subjective, like all reviews. Maybe the reviewer didn't like the lower framerates in parts, or was one of the players who couldn't get over the weapon durability mechanic.
And those things are of a real concern to some people, and it's a valid opinion to have.
@theModestMouse Then we better not hear you complaining about the homogenization of aesthetic styles and a lack of true creativity in a few years as well.
Similar products exist in real life. It's just as likely, if not more, that it was inspired by one of those than anything from Animal Crossing. This is a non-issue.
@riChchestM That was the Alien-esque one, right? It was amazing to watch. Ashley was also amazing as a GM and it makes me sad to hear that she's apparently not interested in running more one-shots (but understandable).
@Spider-Kev There is no need to behave like a gatekeeping jerk. These sorts of exploits are interesting because, as stated in the article, they reveal the creative programming used to get the most out of the hardware. If that doesn't interest you, that's totally valid and fine, but you don't speak for the community.
And really, maybe don't be so invested in what other people find interesting. Just move on with your day instead of trying to build yourself up by dumping on other people's fun.
I have an OLED that is several years old - I got it just before the Switch originally came out. It's an LG65EF9500, if that matters.
BoTW gave me permanent burn-in of the hearts in the top left side of the screen. It is only ever noticeable if the screen is a solid, medium to dark color (like solid red or blue. Not at all on a solid white screen). I probably put 300-500 hours into that game. But I imagine the small OLEDs they are using for these would be optimized for gaming. And since it's a dockable model, I imagine most play time will take place on people's TVs.
Good. Games like this are meant to be enjoyed on your own terms and anyone who wants to be bothered by how another gamer enjoys their time can die mad about it.
True maturity is being able to enjoy the things you enjoy and not being concerned about other people's opinions on what is and is not "childish" or "adult". There's a reason that most of the backlash comes from teenagers and young adults who feel they have something to prove.
@rjejr They are four of the busiest airports in the country. If you have a flight across the US, chances are, you're going to connect at one of those airports.
Though I tend to try to go out of my way to avoid O'Hare. Which is difficult, as I live in Wisconsin.
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Re: Opinion: Silksong Might Just Be The Funniest Game Of The Year
@White_oyster At least you can disable the trap if you look for it!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
@mikegamer Wow! Well, I'm glad to be wrong since I also own a copy of 3D All-Stars!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
@BaldB3lper78 @Riverlution I'm pretty sure they aren't being sold individually. Both games are being sold as a single title.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - TMR Sticks And Hall Effect Triggers Elevate This Switch 2-Compatible Pad
I wish they had the option to have the lavender convex and concave buttons that were used on the original NA SNES and on the original 8BitDo SN30 Pro.
Also both the battery of my original and the Pro 2 stopped working/charging within months. Not a big deal because they are easily replaced with AAs. Not an option now and given my experience with their batteries in the past, I guess I'll give this one a pass. Sad because this series has been my favorite controller of all time.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
And if Nintendo HAD used an OLED for the Switch 2 these same people would be complaining even more about the price.
Re: Review: No Man's Sky - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Hello Games' Classic Without Cuts Or Concessions
I haven't played the game really since 2016 - have they fixed the issue with planets just feeling pretty much the same except for a reskin/theme? That's where I got bored quickly.
Re: PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks
@Coxula take a deep break and maybe go outside.
Re: PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks
@Coxula I'm sure it happens, it happens with lots controllers, especially over the course of years, but it's not widespread. Joy con drift was happening at a large rate within a year or two of release. How do the incidences of drift on pro controllers compare with that on controllers from other manufacturers/platforms? Not in any meaningful way.
You should learn the difference between anecdote and data.
Re: Check Out This New YouTube Channel For Negativity-Free Pokémon Chat
Sometimes people just want to talk about things they like with other people who like the same things and not have to deal with being constantly reminded of the bad aspects or have to deal with people who want to tell them the thing they like is bad and they are bad for liking it.
It's not "toxic positivity" to want a place to enjoy your hobbies (and we're talking about Pokemon here, not global politics). It doesn't require you completely sequester yourself from other points of view in all aspects of your life. I think a lot of you folks are lacking perspective and need to learn how to just enjoy things once in a while. Avoiding "toxic positivity" doesn't mean you should be required to constantly subject yourself to haters at all times.
There are a lot of negative things about Nintendo that get largely glossed over on this site, because this is a news site for Nintendo fans. There's nothing wrong with that either. I read about that stuff plenty elsewhere on the internet.
It's okay to want to have fun with your hobbies and share that fun with others who enjoy the same things. It's not a referendum on your overall outlook on life.
Re: PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks
Drift was never an issue on the pro controllers anyway but the negative hype surrounding joy-con drift has brainrotted most people's understanding what the issue (still a very real failure on nintendo's part) actually was.
Re: Nintendo Today Video Showcases The New Switch 2 Pro Controller
@dazzleshell For retro games, I'd really recommend an 8bitdo controller anyway. The SN30 Pro Controller is the perfect choice for retro games IMO, and the Switch 2 should be backwards compatible with it.
Re: Nintendo Today Video Showcases The New Switch 2 Pro Controller
Everyone worried about drifting - I'm pretty sure that issue didn't really affect the Switch 1 Pro Controllers, just the joy cons. With what seems to be improved sticks on this version, it's even more of a non-issue than before.
I feel like "stick drift anxiety" has overtaken the scope of the actual issue at this point.
Re: Swapping To Switch 2's Mouse Mode In Metroid Prime 4 Is As Easy As Pie
What about an option for using the left joycon? Are they throwing left handed fans under the bus?
Re: 'Tetris Forever' Adds Curious Sequel 'Welltris' Via A Free Update
I just want Tetris Worlds. Played the hell out of that on the Gamecube.
Re: Castlevania Tribute Starring Classic Dracula Actor Launches Today On Switch
@LadyCharlie Undead! Undead! Undead!
Re: Random: The Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour? Scroll Wheel Shoulder Buttons
All I want is proper analog triggers for racing games. The fact that the switch didn't have them might be its biggest shortfall IMO.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
excited to play this; this just means I'll wait to see if the Switch Successor™ will be backward compatible with the Switch version or if I need to wait to buy it.
Re: Random: It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
@Snatcher came here to post this. Should be a poll over which one comes out first.
My money's still on Silksong.
Re: Wolfenstein-Inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Delayed For Switch
This missed the point of what made Wolfenstein great: Killing loads of Nazis!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@Ejadaddy See, again, that's subjective, like all reviews. Maybe the reviewer didn't like the lower framerates in parts, or was one of the players who couldn't get over the weapon durability mechanic.
And those things are of a real concern to some people, and it's a valid opinion to have.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@HeadPirate Yeah, it always tickles me to no end when someone whines that "a review is biased!" as if reviews weren't fundamentally opinion-based.
Re: Random: Reggie Burns E3 With Miiverse Comparison
Dark Reggie has emerged
Re: Random: Here's A Closer Look At Every Mario Movie McDonald's Toy
Many of these comments are mind-boggling given the current state of the climate and frequent major weather events of the past decade.
I love my collectibles, but it's past time to re-think the long term impact of this kind of thing.
Re: Random: These AI Images Of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Cast Are Terrifying
@theModestMouse Then we better not hear you complaining about the homogenization of aesthetic styles and a lack of true creativity in a few years as well.
Re: Nintendo Formally Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriage, Despite Japanese Law
@Dezzy70 Talk less, listen more.
Re: Random: Nintendo Wasn't The First To Introduce Region Locking, After All
Region locking has nothing to do with piracy in reality. It's all about price fixing.
Re: Random: Did The Sims Copy Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Froggy Chair?
Similar products exist in real life. It's just as likely, if not more, that it was inspired by one of those than anything from Animal Crossing. This is a non-issue.
Re: Random: Nintendo Didn't Know What A Bounty Hunter Was Before Metroid Prime
It's even mentioned in the monologue at the beginning of Super Metroid:
"Satisfied that all was well, I left the station to seek a new bounty to hunt..."
Re: Feature: Switch Hidden Gem 'In Other Waters' Is Diving Into The World Of Tabletop RPGs
@riChchestM That was the Alien-esque one, right? It was amazing to watch. Ashley was also amazing as a GM and it makes me sad to hear that she's apparently not interested in running more one-shots (but understandable).
Re: Out Of Bounds Discovery In Super Mario Bros. 3 Lets You Tag In Luigi
@Spider-Kev There is no need to behave like a gatekeeping jerk. These sorts of exploits are interesting because, as stated in the article, they reveal the creative programming used to get the most out of the hardware. If that doesn't interest you, that's totally valid and fine, but you don't speak for the community.
And really, maybe don't be so invested in what other people find interesting. Just move on with your day instead of trying to build yourself up by dumping on other people's fun.
Re: Qualcomm Unveils Switch-Style Device Targeting "The Future Of Portable Gaming"
Riding on the "success" of the Nokia N-Gage?
Re: Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Announces Its Next Game, Codenamed "Project Iron"
I mean if you're going into a game looking for reasons to dislike it, then that's on you.
Re: Taito's Coin-Op Classic Arkanoid Is Getting A Reboot Next Year
Excited, but only if there is a paddle controller available.
Re: Zelda: Wind Waker-Vibes Await In 'Sail Forth', Now Setting Course For Switch In 2022
Oof, dude. The title wasn't misleading at all. Just accept you had a flub in your reading comprehension and reacted too quickly. We've all been there.
Re: Zelda: Wind Waker-Vibes Await In 'Sail Forth', Now Setting Course For Switch In 2022
@Scapetti How is this clickbait? Did you watch the video? The headline accurately describes the content of the article, and isn't misleading.
Re: Twitch Is Now On The Nintendo Switch
Awesome, and just in time for tonight's new episode of Critical Role!
Re: PS1-Style Horror Tartarus Key Coming To Switch In 2022
@Bearzilla823 Gamecube games? Really? The Gamecube is known for having fantastic games and not appreciated enough in its time.
Re: Townscaper Is Out Now On Switch eShop
This would be a fun way to build town/village/city maps for pen and paper TTRPGs.
Re: The Voice Of Mario From The Early '90s Has Passed Away
@BloodNinja it's likely his family didn't make a public statement until recently so they could grieve privately.
Re: Talking Point: Should We Be Worried About Screen Burn-In With Switch OLED?
I have an OLED that is several years old - I got it just before the Switch originally came out. It's an LG65EF9500, if that matters.
BoTW gave me permanent burn-in of the hearts in the top left side of the screen. It is only ever noticeable if the screen is a solid, medium to dark color (like solid red or blue. Not at all on a solid white screen). I probably put 300-500 hours into that game. But I imagine the small OLEDs they are using for these would be optimized for gaming. And since it's a dockable model, I imagine most play time will take place on people's TVs.
Re: The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem Is Bringing Co-Op Scares To Switch This Year
@Azooooz that's how they originally looked in the comics! The show wasn't the "original".
Re: The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem Is Bringing Co-Op Scares To Switch This Year
The art design is based on the original comic, which predates the show and movies.
Re: Random: Mario's Looking More Delicious Than Ever In This Epic Fan-Made Charcuterie Board
C&D from Nintendo in 3...2...
Re: Soapbox: I Never Completed Breath Of The Wild, And I Never Will
Good. Games like this are meant to be enjoyed on your own terms and anyone who wants to be bothered by how another gamer enjoys their time can die mad about it.
Re: Upcoming Metroidvania DeathStick Is Changing Its Name To Akatori
@Deady A++ comment
Re: Video: A Closer Look At The Mini Nintendo Switch Dock With GameCube Ports
Sell it with a replacement guarantee for any bricked switch plus compensation for any loss of data and I'll buy it.
Re: Nintendo Has Worked To Escape Its 'Childish' Reputation, Says Miyamoto
True maturity is being able to enjoy the things you enjoy and not being concerned about other people's opinions on what is and is not "childish" or "adult". There's a reason that most of the backlash comes from teenagers and young adults who feel they have something to prove.
Re: Hotshot Racing Brings "Silky Smooth" 60fps Arcade Racing To Switch This Spring
But will it support controllers with analog triggers?
Re: Nintendo To Provide 'Switch On The Go' Pop-Up Lounges At Select US Airports
@rjejr They are four of the busiest airports in the country. If you have a flight across the US, chances are, you're going to connect at one of those airports.
Though I tend to try to go out of my way to avoid O'Hare. Which is difficult, as I live in Wisconsin.
Re: Nintendo Switch SNES Controllers Are Back In Stock In North America
Aaaand they're gone!