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@MS7000

I am sure there are lists somewhere but I think the output of new first/second party games on Switch isn't too far behind that of previous Nintendo consoles at this stage of its life.

This is also the legacy of Nintendo consoles being so different from each other with controllers, dual screens, cartridges, discs, SD cards etc so backwards compatability just wasn't possible.

That is why I hope the hybrid system is the way forward from now on, some consistency for a few gens with full backwards compatability from the Switch onwards so the necessity of ports slows down.

But then again as much as I want all the new games I would also bite your hand off for an HD remake of Wave Race 64 or Star Fox 64!

@MS7000

The ports from Wii U will dry up, the main ones have now pretty much made the move. It does suck for Wii U owners but unfortunately we are paying the price (literally at times) of that system being such a failure but I think, and clearly Nintendo thinks, its library of games were too good to be left behind on it.

We can all discuss/argue til we are blue in the face about whether they should charge full price or not for those games but the bottom line is Nintendo does and they are selling in the millions so it won't change.

An example, I think Skyward Sword full price is a bit of a cheek but I will also buy it as the original does not look great on my TV and 60fps is really cool. Also full portability which is a real bonus.

Switch has also had in its first 4 years a first party line up that rivals that of PS4 in its first 4 years and laughs at the paltry output from Xbox One in the same timeframe so new games have been coming too.

@MS7000

It will be less of a problem going forward, I think all future consoles from the big three will be backwards compatible from now on especially as the digital purchases becomes more and more important.

But there will still be old games from their catalogues that will get the full remaster like Link's Awakening, like Demon's Souls etc.

@Friendly

People slag 1-2 Switch off but I brought it round to my mates on launch day and we had a blast!

@Friendly

Of course! But people seem to have forgotten the Switch was widley mocked for its lack of launch games back in the day, thankfully one of those launch games happened to be one of the best ever: FAST RMX!

@HamatoYoshi

The Switch was in the exact same boat at launch and also didn't have the luxury of backwards compatability (you have to pay full price for its older games in fact).

Let's not forget that fact.

It looks like pure ***** to be honest.

@Ajent

A more relevant perspective: the Wii U didn't come close to a million total in the UK during its lifetime. It is a stunning turn-around for Nintendo

Also last year was great for all consoles and the PS4 and Xbox saw a boost in sales due to the pandemic too, and when you factor in console launches have higher than normal sales, then Switch beating all those combined is still very impressive.

Oooh I will give the Sea of Solitude demo a go.

@Ravenmaster

Possibly for those certainly, I wouldn't say no to a bigger battery!

@Ravenmaster

The bigger screen will fit inside the existing bezel so no guarantee of a bigger chassis.

I am loving seeing all the people content with the current Switch, and fair play to them, as it will make it easier for me to get one of these!

This is all still rumours about specifics but my gut tells me there will be a new model coming in the next 12 months and honestly even an OLED screen is enough of an improvement for me to purchase the new console.

That's alright there are 500 alternatives already available on Switch.

@VoidofLight

The form factor of the Switch would not need to change at all. The 7 inch screen would fit inside the existing bezel around the current screen.

OLED screen? Gimme!

I am perfectly content with keeping 720p especially if it means an OLED screen.

Also if there is a power boost so older and newer games actually run at 720p as opposed to 600p (or even lower) handheld then all the better.

Pinch of salt obviously but this one I hope is true!

@KevynOnVideo

Brilliant, thanks for clearing this up.

Had a look and only 7-4 I haven't flagged so will focus on that!

@RobotReptile

Cheers for the tips but I can't select it at the start as I haven't unlocked it yet, or can I?

@Gamecuber

I imagine when the "Pro" version comes out, and I believe it will in the next year, the existing model will see a modest price drop probably down to £230 to £250 so you may be in luck then.

From my point of view the system is absolutely worth the price it sells for now but you have to trust your own gut.

@Dr_G_Lemaitre

Your praise is accepted!

Input lag on the plasma? I have never had issues, everything feels razer sharp. There is a game mode but I have never felt the need to use it.

Plasma TVs really are brilliant and a lot of people still swear by them even when compared to top of the line OLED TVs. Of course the problem is plasma tvs are no longer being made so you would probably have to pay a pretty penny to get one these days especially new and unused.

@WiltonRoots

But Nintendo followed them around!!

@johnvboy

4K is for suckers anyway! My plasma is only 720p but I get brilliant natural looking black levels and the images in motion aren't a blurry mess!

Seriously though I will upgrade to 4K eventually when the plasma dies but I won't go back to LCD or LED again, so it will need to be OLED which in theory should be better or match Plasma in black levels and motion.

Will be a sad day when the plasma dies though, served me well.

@WiltonRoots

I am just waiting for Michellelynn/NGNYS or one of their alts to come in with their never ending posts with randomly capitalised words lol

The other end of the spectrum from the overly anti-Nintendo folks.

@WiltonRoots

I am rocking a Panasonic plasma TV, the size doesn't matter (43 inch) the important bit is I laugh at all the poor fools with LCD/LED, even a lot of OLEDs, with their awful/inadequate motion resolution!

HAHA I say!

@UltimateOtaku91

Never happening and would be a disaster.

The hybrid format has been a winner for Nintendo and the Switch brand has exploded in the last few years.

To change that would be suicide.

@UltimateOtaku91

SNES online. I have waited years to be able to replay that game.

Switch is the first console to have Star Fox, Stunt Race FX, Hollow Knight, all the Dooms and Breath of the Wild on it. All on the telly or on the go.

Of course it is the best console I have owned to date!

@Gamecuber

It is only bonkers if it wasn't still selling like hotcakes.

@Angelic_Lapras_King

Well not to brag but I win my fair share of games and am always down to the last 5 the vast majority of the time, always use the pipes, and still not seen it the once. Even in the special battles it hasn't popped up.

Will just keep on trying and hope I get lucky!

@Corum

You realise Arika developed this game not Nintendo and they had nothing to do with Mario Maker 2?

@Angelic_Lapras_King

That is the one flaw with the game, too many people picking 1-1 over and over again.

There should be a permanent separate mode where it is completely random levels including 8-4.

Won't matter much longer I suppose!

To celebrate this special occasion Nintendo is removing all Switch consoles and the entire library of games from the market!

Hooray!

@Dr_G_Lemaitre

The whole thing! It is just a great little game that can get insane with the amount of enemies onscreen by the end of a run.

And unlike Tetris 99 I can actually win this one!

@UltimateOtaku91

I will, very much so.

How can I get 8-4?

I want to play as Luigi before this gets pulled!

@InkIdols

Of course, good for the fans!

@buddyboyman

Read your first comment, will give you a right laugh!

@buddyboyman

Makes your first comment even more pathetic then!

Oh, and nah I won't.

@johnvboy

Yeah you have to be careful not to overdo it!

However it is still one of my dreams that Cadbury actually releases an Easter Egg sized creme egg with the filling! It would likely kill me to eat it but one of the better ways to go!

@buddyboyman

Oh hi michellelynn0976 / NGNYS / Other accounts

Welcome back freak.

Edit: No sane person could actually upvote that comment from buddyboyman so I assume it is their other accounts upvoting themselves. How sad.

@ModdedInkling

Good point, years of playing FPS games southpaw helped me with that so not as much an issue for me.

@Natsura

I played it with the remote in my left hand and it worked just fine.

@HenFjo

I know Enix was involved in some manner before merging with Square so the hope is they have the rights.

I think there would be quite a decent amount of market appeal for the game especially as it never got a US release originally.

To be honest I would be happy if it was just a straight emulation of the game I just want to play it again on Switch!

Would be cool for an hour tops then never used again Nah.

Update: It's dead.

@PhhhCough

"Easter candy"

Speaking of which, cadbury's creme eggs are back! Rejoice!

@garfreek

You will most likely be able to buy Sunshine separately on the eshop after March.

@San_D

Okey dokey.

@duffmmann

Oh I am expecting Twilight Princess and Windwaker HD to show up this year (would love HD remaster of Ocarina of Time 3DS too) but expect an announcement around end of August start of September with a September release like there was for Mario All Stars.

I just think Nintendo want all of the focus on Skyward Sword before then.

@duffmmann

Can't see anything being announced for Zelda's 35th until after Skyward Sword"s release.

@Zequio

Hopefully Mario 99!