@Dhaladog I have the Steam version and I'm seriously considering this version for handheld play. I'm just going to wait for reviews at launch since I'm already getting two other Switch 2 games on day one.
Lol, I haven't even started The Hundred Line yet (hopefully next week). That said, a new game from Kodaka with a Switch release means I'll be keeping my eye on this regardless.
I think a part of me has accepted that most third parties will just cheap out with GKCs unless something changes. Especially given the current state of the industry.
I hope Nintendo never considers it with any of their releases. Seeing something like a new Xenoblade or Astral Chain as GKC releases would be depressing.
@Koda1000 It was at 9th place with (109,782) LTD sales during the April 28, 2025 to May 4, 2025 sales period. It's been almost two months since release and this is a remaster so I don't think that's terrible.
I have way too many games in my backlog to be waiting so I am playing the system just as much as I usually do. I'm just getting around to Ni no Kuni 1 for example and that has been a blast. I also still have a lot to do in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and I'm hoping to start The Hundred Line in the next week or so.
At launch, I'm only planning to get Mario Kart World and Rune Factory. I'll buy some of the other Switch 2 games I want after I've finished these two.
I do have a gaming laptop as my other system but unless I'm playing FFXIV, I kind of just prefer to play most games on Switch. If anything, I'm ghosting my Steam library to see how the next Steam Deck iteration turns out.
@Aerona I think it'll depend on how third party sales are. If console sales and first party sales are good but third party aren't, they might have a reason to make things cheaper. Or at least provide more options.
"Excited" isn't the word I'd use but I am interested in giving it a try. Only for audio though as I am not buying a camera. I'll probably only use the feature briefly and only with certain games.
I'm hoping that Switch 2 will be successful enough in the first 1-2 years of release that Nintendo will figure something out to make the actual game cards either cheaper or more enticing for third party publishers to use.
I'm willing to put up with game key cards in the short term but I feel like this is gonna be detrimental in the long term. I'd actually be alright paying a little more for Switch 2 games if it means they are fully on cart.
Sounds like this is the kind of game you could kind of chip at for a couple months/years if you did eventually want to see everything.
I have been holding off on starting the game until I finish one of the couple I'm already playing but it's been hard waiting. The demo was great and I've heard nothing but good things about it so far.
This is great to see. Especially since there are finally Three Houses icons available with the update.
I just wish they had added some of the Xenoblade icons to this batch. I personally have every single one from the NSO drops but stuff like this is good for brand awareness.
@Medic_alert I think you are right but I wonder what the better solution would have been. Only offer certain sizes and then make publishers put some of the game on cart and make the rest a download?
I've been holding off playing this or Chrono Cross because I figure I might as well wait if they are probably gonna do a HD-2D style remake. A straight port with some QoLs would be fine too tho.
@johnedwin I'm gonna try and play Deltarune Chapter 1&2 before Switch 2's launch so maybe I'll get chapter 3&4 if that goes well. Aside from that, the only other game I want is Bravely Default HD but that's low priority.
I'm still trying to decide. I kind of feel like any Switch 2 game that is game key card is something I might as well buy from the eShop.
So far, the only one I really want is Bravely Default HD but that will probably (unfortunately) increase as more 3rd party games get announced. It's probably going to be a case by case basis.
Conversely, this means that any Switch 2 game I want that is fully on-cart is something I will definitely buy physical.
I linked my OLED with my Lite and it was pretty simple. This may actually give me a reason to start using my Lite for certain occasions.
Ironically, that Virtual Game Card menu seems like a superior place to re-download eShop games to your system. There's sorting options and you can also hide games.
Also, the new eShop splash screen is blinding lol.
Just the Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector.
I will buy a memory card ahead of time.
The All-In-One Carrying Case looks like something I'd want later but not at that $85 price point so maybe i'll look for a cheaper third party alternative.
Tbh, I'm interested in trying out Gamechat if I can find some people on my friends list who are also using it. Just like with work calls on Teams though, I'm fine with just audio conversations and no camera lol.
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Re: Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top
Shame that The Hundred Line already fell off the charts. It's excellent.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Looks Awesome In Nintendo's Latest Switch 2 Deep Dive
I wasn't expecting to see a Creator's Voice for this game. Very cool.
Tbh, I think they should do some of these for their in-house and subsidiary developed games too.
Re: Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed
I hope they start showing off gameplay soon. I'm interested to see how it looks and plays.
Re: Video: Check Out New Direct-Feed Gameplay Of Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2
@Dhaladog I have the Steam version and I'm seriously considering this version for handheld play. I'm just going to wait for reviews at launch since I'm already getting two other Switch 2 games on day one.
Re: The Hundred Line Director Has Already Announced A Brand New Game
Lol, I haven't even started The Hundred Line yet (hopefully next week). That said, a new game from Kodaka with a Switch release means I'll be keeping my eye on this regardless.
Re: Nintendo: "Physical Games Are Still A Key Part Of Our Business"
I think a part of me has accepted that most third parties will just cheap out with GKCs unless something changes. Especially given the current state of the industry.
I hope Nintendo never considers it with any of their releases. Seeing something like a new Xenoblade or Astral Chain as GKC releases would be depressing.
Re: Japanese Charts: Konami's New Visual Novel Triumphs In The Pre-Switch 2 Lull
@Koda1000 It was at 9th place with (109,782) LTD sales during the April 28, 2025 to May 4, 2025 sales period. It's been almost two months since release and this is a remaster so I don't think that's terrible.
https://www.gematsu.com/2025/05/famitsu-sales-4-21-25-5-4-25
I hope global sales are decent at least.
Re: Japanese Charts: Konami's New Visual Novel Triumphs In The Pre-Switch 2 Lull
I'm disappointed that The Hundred Line has already fallen off the top 10 list.
I hope global sales have been decent.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
I have way too many games in my backlog to be waiting so I am playing the system just as much as I usually do. I'm just getting around to Ni no Kuni 1 for example and that has been a blast. I also still have a lot to do in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and I'm hoping to start The Hundred Line in the next week or so.
At launch, I'm only planning to get Mario Kart World and Rune Factory. I'll buy some of the other Switch 2 games I want after I've finished these two.
I do have a gaming laptop as my other system but unless I'm playing FFXIV, I kind of just prefer to play most games on Switch. If anything, I'm ghosting my Steam library to see how the next Steam Deck iteration turns out.
Re: Random: Unofficial Smash Bros. Dating App 'SmashTogether' Shut Down By Nintendo
Anytime there's a C&D like this, I have to wonder why the people getting the C&D are surprised. Don't poke the bear.
They should have just made something aimed at gamers in general without referencing any specific game.
Re: Kingdom Hearts 4 Team Provides Dev Update, Shares New Screenshots
@SearchingS What was the excuse last time? That the games would be too big?
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
As long as it’s optimized well, I’d be all over a Switch 2 port.
I just worry that it’s too much for the system to handle.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
@Aerona I think it'll depend on how third party sales are. If console sales and first party sales are good but third party aren't, they might have a reason to make things cheaper. Or at least provide more options.
Re: Looks Like 'Bravely Default' On Switch 2 Will Still Have 0% Encounter Toggle
Why did SE wait so long to correct this?
Also, sheesh, people sure are being negative about this release...
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
"Excited" isn't the word I'd use but I am interested in giving it a try. Only for audio though as I am not buying a camera. I'll probably only use the feature briefly and only with certain games.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
I'm hoping that Switch 2 will be successful enough in the first 1-2 years of release that Nintendo will figure something out to make the actual game cards either cheaper or more enticing for third party publishers to use.
I'm willing to put up with game key cards in the short term but I feel like this is gonna be detrimental in the long term. I'd actually be alright paying a little more for Switch 2 games if it means they are fully on cart.
Re: Nintendo Music Adds More Than 100 Pokémon Songs In The Latest Update
Great drop! Sword/Shield did not disappoint on the music front.
I personally really like "Battle! (Gym Leader)", "Battle! (Marnie)", "Battle! (Olenea)" and "Battle! (Finals)".
..............yeah, the track names are so silly lol.
Re: Japanese Charts: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top
I was hoping for better sales from The Hundred Line but I guess this isn't horrible.
Re: Nintendo Reiterates Plan To Continue Bringing Out "New Titles" For Switch
I imagine these Switch 1 games are probably getting Switch 2 editions when they release? Seems like a missed opportunity if not.
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
Lol, I signed up but no email invite has arrived yet.
Thankfully, I got my pre-order with Best Buy last month because this seems to be a less than ideal process.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is Now The Second-Best Selling Game In The Series
The performance is not good but going through Violet was the most fun I had with a Pokemon game since getting into the series in Gen. 8.
I do hope all the Pokemon games on Switch 2 will perform better.
Re: The Hundred Line's Script Is Long Enough To Print 60 Paperback Novels
Sounds like this is the kind of game you could kind of chip at for a couple months/years if you did eventually want to see everything.
I have been holding off on starting the game until I finish one of the couple I'm already playing but it's been hard waiting. The demo was great and I've heard nothing but good things about it so far.
Re: Random: It's Been One Year Since Nintendo First Acknowledged Switch 2
Can't wait to get mine.
Re: Switch 2 Will Boast An Impressive Number Of Profile Icons At Launch
This is great to see. Especially since there are finally Three Houses icons available with the update.
I just wish they had added some of the Xenoblade icons to this batch. I personally have every single one from the NSO drops but stuff like this is good for brand awareness.
Re: Former Assassin's Creed Lead Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Game Key Cards
@Medic_alert I think you are right but I wonder what the better solution would have been. Only offer certain sizes and then make publishers put some of the game on cart and make the rest a download?
Re: Former Assassin's Creed Lead Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Game Key Cards
Nintendo's going to get away with it? There aren't any first party games are game key cards...
Re: Rumour: Yuji Horii Might Have Let Slip Some Massive Remake News
I've been holding off playing this or Chrono Cross because I figure I might as well wait if they are probably gonna do a HD-2D style remake. A straight port with some QoLs would be fine too tho.
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
Unpopular opinion but I really don't see this coming to Switch 2 unless its a very late port. I would expect 5 or RDR2 instead.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games And Accessories For May And June 2025
@johnedwin I'm gonna try and play Deltarune Chapter 1&2 before Switch 2's launch so maybe I'll get chapter 3&4 if that goes well. Aside from that, the only other game I want is Bravely Default HD but that's low priority.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
I'm still trying to decide. I kind of feel like any Switch 2 game that is game key card is something I might as well buy from the eShop.
So far, the only one I really want is Bravely Default HD but that will probably (unfortunately) increase as more 3rd party games get announced. It's probably going to be a case by case basis.
Conversely, this means that any Switch 2 game I want that is fully on-cart is something I will definitely buy physical.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games And Accessories For May And June 2025
Nothing for me in May but June will be exciting:
Switch 2
Mario Kart World
Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
And maybe Cyperpunk 2077 if I can't wait.
Re: Switch Online Teases Four Mystery Game Trial Surprises (Japan)
Love the bait and switch in the beginning of that trailer lol
Re: You Can Now Hide Those Naughty Hentai Games On Switch
@Hee-ho-master The bait for clicks couldn’t be more obvious.
=p
Re: You Can Now Hide Those Naughty Hentai Games On Switch
This absolutely won’t stop me from playing Bunny Garden on main. 😎
Jokes aside, it’s a nice feature. I hid away all of the outdated betas and live service games that were tied to my account.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I linked my OLED with my Lite and it was pretty simple. This may actually give me a reason to start using my Lite for certain occasions.
Ironically, that Virtual Game Card menu seems like a superior place to re-download eShop games to your system. There's sorting options and you can also hide games.
Also, the new eShop splash screen is blinding lol.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2 Is "Best Way" To Play Handheld Says CD Projekt Red
I just knew people were going to get triggered when I heard that comment during the creators voice video lol.
Re: Two Retro Star Wars Games Will Be Free To Play Via Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial (US)
This is the first NSO trial in awhile that I'll really benefit from. I was on the fence about both of these games.
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
@MJF What is the biggest difference between the original and 2 & 3? The multiplayer maps?
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
Xenoblade Chronicles. It has become one of my favorite gaming series during the Switch era.
Other series I'm looking forward to seeing on Switch 2:
Zelda
Fire Emblem
Splatoon
Kirby
Metroid
Re: Random: Switch 2 Exclusives Join Famitsu's "Most Wanted" Games Chart For The First Time
Rune Factory is in the top 5? I hope it does really well.
Re: Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
@KJW90 Cool, I'll take it then! 😈
=p
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Great news! I was surprised and disappointed that it wasn't at the Switch 2 Direct. Being able to play this portably is gonna be a lot of fun.
I'm hoping Namco will also bring over Bleach: Rebirth of Souls before too long.
Re: Poll: Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Just the Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector.
I will buy a memory card ahead of time.
The All-In-One Carrying Case looks like something I'd want later but not at that $85 price point so maybe i'll look for a cheaper third party alternative.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
@mwatcher Really? I was considering them. Was it online or did you have to pre-order in person?
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
I did!
I sat in queue for 2 hours but I was able to get a copy from Best Buy.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th April (North America)
No downloads for me but I will be picking up a physical copy of The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy during my lunch break.
I think that is the last game I have on my radar until Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and Mario Kart World come out.
Re: Hori's New Switch 2 Camera Is Built For Handheld Play
That's pretty cute.
Tbh, I'm interested in trying out Gamechat if I can find some people on my friends list who are also using it. Just like with work calls on Teams though, I'm fine with just audio conversations and no camera lol.
Re: Switch 2 'Welcome Tour' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo
@Bigmanfan I'd try it out if it were pack-in or a NSO benefit.
Re: Diablo 4 On Switch 2? It's "Something To Look At" Says Series Manager
Good for those interested I guess.
That awful cash shop it has guaranteed no purchase ever from me.
Re: Feature: 27 GameCube Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch 2 NSO
I never owned a GameCube so pretty much anything they add is going to be good for me.