The model looks nice, but going from a New 3DS XL to a New 2DS XL is actually a downgrade, so I am not tempted in any way. On the subject of the games, I can't see myself getting into Miitopia and I have never seen a game more viciously boring and tedious than Hey Pikmin.
I honestly do not like wrestling games, but judging from these comments many people do, and the mere fact that this is more 3rd party support is awesome.
Hoo boy, there's a lot of games I want. I'm definitely buying Spla2n, Pokken, Xenoblade, and Mario Odyssey. I'll probably get Fire Emblem Warriors, Sonic Forces, and Xenoverse 2. Rayman Legends is a maybe, but I'll probably pick it up digitally. Mario and Rabbids is also a maybe, though I'm leaning more on the no side. FIFA and NBA are almost definitely no's, as I do not enjoy sports games, but I might pick up one of them for my friends and I to play. Then, of course, there's digital games. I'm definitely getting Sonic Mania, might get Shantae: Half Genie Hero and Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, and there's a small chance I'll buy Minecraft.
I said back in March that my wallet was going to implode by 2018. At this point, I don't think my wallet will make it to 2018.
Truthfully, I don't get the hubbub around F-Zero. It seems to be a pretty generic racing game. I don't really care if Nintendo brings it back. We have Fast RMX and 200cc in MK8. And I can tell for sure that many people here saying "Just do GX with nicer graphics and online play" would criticize that exact game as being too similar to GX.
GUYS IT'S ARTIFICIAL SCARCITY! NINTENDO CLEARLY DOESN'T WANT IT ABLE TO BE BOUGHT SO THAT WE ALL BUY THE PRODUCT THAT'S NOT THERE...so we can't buy it...
@pabloff9 Smash Bros. is one of the biggest eSports. Pokken Tournament seems to be going in that direction. Splatoon is an eSport already and it's only two years old. Who says console-exclusives can't be eSports?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Why should Wii U owners be given a discount? If you don't want the port, which admittedly is pretty low on new content, don't buy it. Many people skipped out on Pokken as it came so late in the Wii U's lifespan, and many people didn't even buy a Wii U. This is for them, not specifically for vanilla Pokken's owners to upgrade to. Plus, it's now portable, which is awesome.
I'll probably get this, but I haven't even finished BotW yet, so it may have to wait. Still, good on Bethesda for not making a lazy port as many other companies (cough, EA, cough) would.
I thought it was pretty good. Not anything incredible, but it was fine. I'm excited for Pokken DX. Pokken was one of the games I most wanted for the Switch, so this is a great announcement.
I might just skip out on Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon if they are more third version than sequel. However, if they turn out to be full-fledged games, I'll be all for them. I never wanted Stars, nor found it likely it would ever be on Switch, so I'm not disappointed. Moral of this, I suppose, is to not let rumors make your hype skyrocket to unnecessary levels.
I didn't get Red, Blue, or Yellow on VC, and have HGSS for all my Johto needs, so I'll definitely skip our on GS, but I do know a lot of people wanted it. There's a market for it.
I'm probably going to get this game, as I haven't played too much Street Fighter, and I've never played SFII before. However, I'll wait a little bit to get it, as it's rather overpriced for what it is.
If the Switch sells 18 million by March 2018, I'll eat my own shoe. It won't, that's just way too much. I do think it'll get to at least 7 million by that time, maybe even beat the Wii U's sales, but not sell 18 million. It's good that they're ramping up production though, but if I'm to believe some people, there are spare Switches on every street corner.
I liked this game from its reveal in January, but it gets better and better. I was worried it would be kind of vanilla with its modes, but now I'm happy with its variety. However, I'm kind of disappointed that they went with the Testfire route instead of the standard demo. Splatoon made sense using it, as it's pretty much only online, but ARMS has an offline mode. I'm fine with it, though, considering there is a demo at all.
Anyways, does anyone know when the Testpunch will be on the eShop?
I'm going to wait to get this, simply because it's pretty basic. I'll get it eventually, however. Then again, last time I said this MK8D had just released, and I currently own that game.
It's unnecessary, pricey, and overall not a good idea. Also, now Switch detractors can say that Nintendo doesn't care about it, which may be the case seeing as this was revealed. Also, why XL? A smaller size would be much better for the budget audience they are marketing too.
This is the first time since E3 2016 that I can't find anything positive about some Nintendo news.
I doubt I'll be able to play this, considering it's set one day after the game releases, but I still voted. I hope I get the game early enough to play.
@Tibob Digital puts a lot of power in the hands of the provider, in this case Nintendo, and barely any in the hands of the consumer. Physical balances the power a little more.
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Re: Mayo Wins in Splatoon 2's Battle of the Condiments
Now, according to the Splatfest law, mayo is legally better than ketchup, so the dispute is over.
Re: Poll: The New Nintendo 2DS XL is Out This Week - Are You Tempted?
The model looks nice, but going from a New 3DS XL to a New 2DS XL is actually a downgrade, so I am not tempted in any way. On the subject of the games, I can't see myself getting into Miitopia and I have never seen a game more viciously boring and tedious than Hey Pikmin.
Re: Deals: Amazon Prime Day 2017 Round Up
I may pick up a PS4 today, considering I already have Amazon Prime.
Re: WWE 2K18 is Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
I honestly do not like wrestling games, but judging from these comments many people do, and the mere fact that this is more 3rd party support is awesome.
Re: Splatoon 2 Will See Fresh Content For A Year, Splatfests Scheduled For Two Years
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Wait, that's going to happen? But then who will be Nintendo Life's resident cynic?!
Re: Splatoon 2's First Splatfest To Take Place Before The Game Launches
Ugh, I love Splatoon 2 so much and I can't buy it for fifteen days. Oh, and Team Ice Cream all the way for me.
Re: Platinum Games Teases The Wonderful 101 for Switch
I never played The Wonderful 101 on Wii U, so I'd love to play it on Switch.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
Hoo boy, there's a lot of games I want. I'm definitely buying Spla2n, Pokken, Xenoblade, and Mario Odyssey. I'll probably get Fire Emblem Warriors, Sonic Forces, and Xenoverse 2. Rayman Legends is a maybe, but I'll probably pick it up digitally. Mario and Rabbids is also a maybe, though I'm leaning more on the no side. FIFA and NBA are almost definitely no's, as I do not enjoy sports games, but I might pick up one of them for my friends and I to play.
Then, of course, there's digital games. I'm definitely getting Sonic Mania, might get Shantae: Half Genie Hero and Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, and there's a small chance I'll buy Minecraft.
I said back in March that my wallet was going to implode by 2018. At this point, I don't think my wallet will make it to 2018.
Re: Former Nintendo Staffer Giles Goddard Would Love To Make A New F-Zero
Truthfully, I don't get the hubbub around F-Zero. It seems to be a pretty generic racing game. I don't really care if Nintendo brings it back. We have Fast RMX and 200cc in MK8. And I can tell for sure that many people here saying "Just do GX with nicer graphics and online play" would criticize that exact game as being too similar to GX.
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
@GoldenGamer88 True, true. But that's a pretty bad strategy for what will amount to not very many extra sales.
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
GUYS IT'S ARTIFICIAL SCARCITY! NINTENDO CLEARLY DOESN'T WANT IT ABLE TO BE BOUGHT SO THAT WE ALL BUY THE PRODUCT THAT'S NOT THERE...so we can't buy it...
How is that supposed to be a strategy?
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
@SLIGEACH_EIRE You're one to talk, Mr. All Caps Username.
Re: Nintendo UK Reiterates That Switch Demand Has "Surpassed" Global Estimates
@ProfessorToad Can you blame them for not having confidence after the Wii U?
Re: First Impressions: Kicking Off With FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch
I truthfully don't like any sports games, but it's nice to see that this isn't an extremely watered down port.
Re: Rumour: Mario Kart 8 DLC to Feature Expanded Roster and New Battle Modes
Scarily accurate with the return of Bob-omb Blast and Shine Thief in MK8D. The characters, however, are still inaccurate.
Re: Rainway Developer Shows App In Action On Nintendo Switch
I am very excited to see if this actually comes to Switch. My Steam library wherever I want is too great an offer to refuse.
Re: ARMS and Nintendo Switch Keep a Grip on the Japanese Charts
The Wii U sold less than the Xbox One in Japan. It is now truly dead.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Wait, how'd you even realize this? I didn't comment on this yet.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Oh no, he caught me! I'm making a run for it. YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE!
(Insert "But guys, Sligeach has to uphold his GIF's trademark and is in the legal right," comment here)
Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Pass A Million In Japan
It only just now hit 1 million in Japan? Nintendo is doomed!
Re: PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases
I think you guys made a mistake. FIFA is a soccer game, not a football game. Simple error, anyone could've made it.
Re: Snake Pass Update For Switch Adds Time Trial Mode And Lots More
I saw the update, but these fixes really aren't enough to make me want to play the game more. I just wasn't having fun with it.
Re: Talking Point: How ARMS Can Punch Its Way Into Competitive Gaming
@pabloff9 Smash Bros. is one of the biggest eSports. Pokken Tournament seems to be going in that direction. Splatoon is an eSport already and it's only two years old. Who says console-exclusives can't be eSports?
Re: First Impressions: Prepping for Round Two with Pokkén Tournament DX
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Why should Wii U owners be given a discount? If you don't want the port, which admittedly is pretty low on new content, don't buy it. Many people skipped out on Pokken as it came so late in the Wii U's lifespan, and many people didn't even buy a Wii U. This is for them, not specifically for vanilla Pokken's owners to upgrade to. Plus, it's now portable, which is awesome.
Re: New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
I'll probably get this, but I haven't even finished BotW yet, so it may have to wait. Still, good on Bethesda for not making a lazy port as many other companies (cough, EA, cough) would.
Re: Video: Nintendo Makes Pitch for the 'Switch Summer' of Major Releases
@SLIGEACH_EIRE We 'Muricans don't only say Fall. We say Autumn when we want to sound smart.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Pokémon Direct and Its Big Reveals?
I thought it was pretty good. Not anything incredible, but it was fine. I'm excited for Pokken DX. Pokken was one of the games I most wanted for the Switch, so this is a great announcement.
I might just skip out on Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon if they are more third version than sequel. However, if they turn out to be full-fledged games, I'll be all for them. I never wanted Stars, nor found it likely it would ever be on Switch, so I'm not disappointed. Moral of this, I suppose, is to not let rumors make your hype skyrocket to unnecessary levels.
I didn't get Red, Blue, or Yellow on VC, and have HGSS for all my Johto needs, so I'll definitely skip our on GS, but I do know a lot of people wanted it. There's a market for it.
Re: Pokkén Tournament DX Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Exactly what I expected, and I'm happy about it. Now I can throw my Wii U in the trash. The Switch has got all the games I still play on it.
What exactly did you guys expect? Pokémon Stars? We got Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which, while stupid names, are basically Pokémon Stars. Also, it's almost E3. If Nintendo announced their big hitters now, you'd all complain later. Geez, you can't win with fans.
Re: The Pokémon Company Posts Net Profit 26 Times Bigger Than Last Year
@Adhrast I feel it was a bit more of a Hyrule Warriors Legends case. It runs well on the New 3DS, but less so on the Old 3DS.
Re: Review: Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch)
I'm probably going to get this game, as I haven't played too much Street Fighter, and I've never played SFII before. However, I'll wait a little bit to get it, as it's rather overpriced for what it is.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Ramping Up Switch Production For This Fiscal Year
If the Switch sells 18 million by March 2018, I'll eat my own shoe. It won't, that's just way too much. I do think it'll get to at least 7 million by that time, maybe even beat the Wii U's sales, but not sell 18 million. It's good that they're ramping up production though, but if I'm to believe some people, there are spare Switches on every street corner.
Re: The ARMS Global Testpunch Begins On May 26th
I liked this game from its reveal in January, but it gets better and better. I was worried it would be kind of vanilla with its modes, but now I'm happy with its variety. However, I'm kind of disappointed that they went with the Testfire route instead of the standard demo. Splatoon made sense using it, as it's pretty much only online, but ARMS has an offline mode. I'm fine with it, though, considering there is a demo at all.
Anyways, does anyone know when the Testpunch will be on the eShop?
Re: Guide: How To Build The Best Kart In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
I always use Inkling Boy with the Mr. Scooty bike, Cyber Slick wheels, and the Airplane Glider. I have no idea why. I just do.
Re: Guide: How To Build The Best Kart In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
@DarkRula For 200cc I also try to use a kart with better handling or traction.
Re: Preview: Ultra Street Fighter II On Switch Offers Nostalgia In Spades, But New Features Disappoint
I'm going to wait to get this, simply because it's pretty basic. I'll get it eventually, however. Then again, last time I said this MK8D had just released, and I currently own that game.
Re: Rumour: Potential Nintendo NX Details on Screen Size and More Do the Rounds
Welp, turns out this rumor was true. Boy were we wrong to doubt it!
Re: Weirdness: The Sad Tale of the Deflating Pikachu That Couldn't Dance
@NEStalgia Beat ya to it!
Re: New Nintendo 2DS XL Announced, Releases 28th July
I love the design, but I cannot sustain the Switch and 3DS at the same time. My wallet won't survive that. So, for me, 3DS is pretty much dead.
Re: New Nintendo 2DS XL Announced, Releases 28th July
Why? Just, why?
It's unnecessary, pricey, and overall not a good idea. Also, now Switch detractors can say that Nintendo doesn't care about it, which may be the case seeing as this was revealed. Also, why XL? A smaller size would be much better for the budget audience they are marketing too.
This is the first time since E3 2016 that I can't find anything positive about some Nintendo news.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th April (North America)
I'll be getting MK8D as soon as I can, but otherwise nothing else this week.
Re: Play: The First Nintendo Life Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Event - Vote for the Rules!
I doubt I'll be able to play this, considering it's set one day after the game releases, but I still voted. I hope I get the game early enough to play.
Re: Random: Switch Actress 'Karen' Embraces her Nintendo Meme
@JHDK Forget the blond in the airport, that guy who goes through his entire day without turning off his Switch was the star of the show.
Re: 650+ Target Stores Get a Mario Kart Makeover in North America
What. The. Frick.
But, hey, it's advertising, so I'm okay with it.
Re: NPD Results Highlight Record-Breaking Nintendo Switch Launch
Cool.
Move along now, that's all I have to say.
Re: US Federal Trade Commission Warns Against Nintendo Switch 'Emulator' Scams
But really, anyone who emulates a currently avaliable console or game deserves to be scammed.
Re: US Federal Trade Commission Warns Against Nintendo Switch 'Emulator' Scams
My computer just told me I have 5 virus from Facebook and Twitter and that I need to call their number immediately!
Re: Namco Museum Cover Art Hints At Physical Release On Switch
@Tibob Digital puts a lot of power in the hands of the provider, in this case Nintendo, and barely any in the hands of the consumer. Physical balances the power a little more.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Needs to Learn Lessons From Its NES Mini Mistakes
I never even saw an NES Mini in stores, let alone bought one. It's sad too. I thought it was a great idea and was executed well.
Rest in peace NES Mini. We hardly knew ya.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
@PlywoodStick These four elements lived in harmony, until the Fire Nation attacked.
Re: SuperData Says Nintendo Sold 2.4 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide in March
@PanurgeJr Oh, I did see it. And I commented nearly the same thing. It was even worse than this.