@ShadLink How is it "not going to work" ??? Everybody else makes it work but Nintendo couldn't ?
@somnambulance Limited Run's Jaws was 35$ on physical... the digital is 15 (which is still ludicrous). But the Jurassic Park was 30 for 7 games which makes more sense...
I'd be happy to part with 20$ for Red or Green, but not barebone. At least some QoL and the "original" GB game would have been apreciated.
@somnambulance 20$ is in line with a retro remake/remaster. Not with an identical port. For 20$ you can get 4 Castlevania Advance games, and for 30$ you have 6 Megaman Zero games. With bonus functions & features.
Is that pricetag thievery ? No. But let's not defend the fact that they put 0 effort into this and that the comparison hurts.
@Dazman
The "Mona Lisa" comparison doesn't really stand : it's pricey to see it because it's unique. Its value rose with time, as did the value of Pokemon cartridges as they became rare.
It is a fact that digital games tend to lower in value with time. And 20$ for a single retro game IS pricey when compared to what is done by other editors :
the Megaman, Castlevania, FF, Mana, Bomberman or Disney collections don't add up to 20$ a game.
Arcade classics are around 7 or 8 a game
any game that was sold 20 or more was actually a remaster or a remake
You're allowed to be fine with the fact that it is on the pricey side... but you can't deny that it is.
PS : actually I a more annoyed by the laziness than by the pricing.
These games deserved better.
@Dazman You're the one who mentionned "manpower". It took a lot of work, yes... 20 years ago. Should it be free ? Of course not ! But it was fair to expect either cheaper single games, or a nice collection.
No. I needed ONE thing : A reason to go through the game again with more challenge. Hard mode ? "Weaker" character the same way they have some "stronger" ones ? Whatever but it was a simple thing to do, and it's not there.
@Anti-Matter We understood all that the first time. Furthermore, the "Disney adult complaining every time a game is not to his taste" persona you have created for yourself is perfectly clear to everyone here.
@Anti-Matter I'm not a big Lego fan, but I guess the "fun" part is making serious franchises look a bit ridiculous as Legos. Devoting it to child stuff would kill this discrepancy.
I think every Isaac player will agree that the price is ridiculous given the amount of content. On the other hand, non-Isaac players will never bite in with such a price tag. But is the game really trying to get a new audience ? I don't think so.
I'm not sure what the big deal is about this collection being a limited time release : EVERY game in there is available. Is it not about playing the games anymore ?
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Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
@ShadLink How is it "not going to work" ???
Everybody else makes it work but Nintendo couldn't ?
@somnambulance Limited Run's Jaws was 35$ on physical... the digital is 15 (which is still ludicrous). But the Jurassic Park was 30 for 7 games which makes more sense...
I'd be happy to part with 20$ for Red or Green, but not barebone. At least some QoL and the "original" GB game would have been apreciated.
Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
@somnambulance
20$ is in line with a retro remake/remaster.
Not with an identical port. For 20$ you can get 4 Castlevania Advance games, and for 30$ you have 6 Megaman Zero games. With bonus functions & features.
Is that pricetag thievery ? No. But let's not defend the fact that they put 0 effort into this and that the comparison hurts.
Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
@somnambulance Why seven ?
You said it all : good game, but a port lacking any improvement or addition and a high pricetag = 7
Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
Mediocre packaging. This game deserved better.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 3rd March 2026
🙏🙏🙏 Lonely Mountains Snow Riders 🙏🙏🙏
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@Dazman
The "Mona Lisa" comparison doesn't really stand : it's pricey to see it because it's unique. Its value rose with time, as did the value of Pokemon cartridges as they became rare.
It is a fact that digital games tend to lower in value with time. And 20$ for a single retro game IS pricey when compared to what is done by other editors :
You're allowed to be fine with the fact that it is on the pricey side... but you can't deny that it is.
PS : actually I a more annoyed by the laziness than by the pricing.
These games deserved better.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@Dazman You're the one who mentionned "manpower".
It took a lot of work, yes... 20 years ago. Should it be free ? Of course not ! But it was fair to expect either cheaper single games, or a nice collection.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@Dazman The manpower necessary to port those two roms must have been tremendous indeed.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
@stevep I think such a collection would be 60$
But way more satisfying than this
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
This should have been a collection.
All GB and GBA games on one cartridge.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
Too many great games to spend time on an "pretty good" one.
Re: Subnautica & Subnautica: Below Zero Appear To Be Getting Switch 2 Upgrades
@TheExile285 Yep. Hope they'll discount it again soon.
Re: Subnautica & Subnautica: Below Zero Appear To Be Getting Switch 2 Upgrades
Greatest news : these games needed it !
Re: Review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - Slim For Singles, But An Addictive Core Gives It Online Legs
@batmanbud2 Amen !
Let's all forget about "Mario Golf Rush" and give us a "World Tour" sequel !
I still can't believe this game was so good...
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch) - One Of The Finest Metroidvanias That's Not A Metroid Or 'Vania
10/10
Stop promoting eternal discontent.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Out Now On eShop, Full Cart Release Coming In August
I want this exactly, but with Micro Machines
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (North America)
@tonyp1987 Yesterday I put a Gamekey card on my shelf and it started to cry.
Re: Reminder: Today's Your Last Day To Buy Switch Game Vouchers
Attention, c'est le dernier jour aussi pour les points Picard !
(pour les Français
Re: Kirby Air Riders Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@AussieMcBucket Apology accepted !
Re: FUR Squadron Phoenix Brings All The Star Fox Vibes To Switch Next Month
"Star Fakes"
- Any resemblance is purely coincidental ! -
Re: Kirby Air Riders Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@AussieMcBucket Welcome to the 21st century !
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2 Upgrade For Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
No. I needed ONE thing :
A reason to go through the game again with more challenge. Hard mode ? "Weaker" character the same way they have some "stronger" ones ? Whatever but it was a simple thing to do, and it's not there.
Re: Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
@Don Yes, but the US stock is NTDOY
Re: Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Has Apparently Reached The End Of Its Lifecycle
@Lizuka Spending an extra 80$ and selling it back for 60$ doesn't sound that bad !
Re: Video: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight 'Official Heroes & Villains Trailer'
@Anti-Matter
We understood all that the first time. Furthermore, the "Disney adult complaining every time a game is not to his taste" persona you have created for yourself is perfectly clear to everyone here.
Re: Video: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight 'Official Heroes & Villains Trailer'
@LikelySatan Dude, I won't have time to teach you what the word "mostly" means. Ask your kids, they might know.
Re: Video: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight 'Official Heroes & Villains Trailer'
@LikelySatan You mean 80 years ago ?
For the last 30+ years this licence was mostly targeted at teenage & adult audiences. But sure !
Re: Video: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight 'Official Heroes & Villains Trailer'
@Anti-Matter
I'm not a big Lego fan, but I guess the "fun" part is making serious franchises look a bit ridiculous as Legos. Devoting it to child stuff would kill this discrepancy.
Re: F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.7.0 Now Live - New Secret Tracks, Music Player, And Much More
Which Amiibo do you need for the Music Player ?
Re: PGA Tour 2K25 Is Teeing Off On Switch 2
God I hope Mario Golf on Switch 2 will be as good as World Tour on 3DS... and not a mediocre rough around the edges tedious mess like Rush.
Re: Feature: How Mega Starmie Became The Internet's New Queer Icon
Happy to see that everybody agrees with the content of this article !
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Updates Its 'My Mario' Product Line With Multiple New Yoshi Items, Here's A Look
Wooly World is definitely coming early 2026 to both scratch the "Yoshi thirst" before the new game and feed the Switch 1 !
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting Collabs With Lego, Splatoon, And Zelda
That's not good news for anyone hoping for a brand new Animal Crossing !
Re: PSA: Struggling With Luigi's Mansion's Inverted Controls? You Can 'Fix' Them On NSO
A bit off topic, but I really wish Nintendo adds a "non-motion" solution for Galaxy 1+2, this is killing me.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
I think every Isaac player will agree that the price is ridiculous given the amount of content. On the other hand, non-Isaac players will never bite in with such a price tag. But is the game really trying to get a new audience ? I don't think so.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
@ian_beale That game's not for everyone but those who click with it easily spend hundreds of hours on it. That price is a bargain.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
@Flashlink99
Thanks, I thought those they were the exact same games.
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
I'm not sure what the big deal is about this collection being a limited time release : EVERY game in there is available. Is it not about playing the games anymore ?
Re: Surprise! Pikmin 4 Is Getting A Free Content Update On Switch Next Month
I've not done the game yet. Is it "on the easy side" in Normal mode ?
I'm tempted to start with Fierce...
Re: Switch Online's Mature N64 App Expands With Another Title This Week
The game that made everyone throw up is finally back !
Re: Rumour: Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
"Sept 11 or 12th" ???
A direct on a friday ? Not a very clever leaker.
Re: Poll: When The Heck Is Metroid Prime 4 Actually Launching?
@Dimjimmer
Fair point. I had forgotten Switch 1 ever existed !
Re: Poll: When The Heck Is Metroid Prime 4 Actually Launching?
Ideal scenario :
Re: New Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Physical Switch Release Spotted
There's NO way they're investing in big capacity cartridges for a game that didn't sell well in the first place.
Re: Review: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 (Switch 2) - EA's Gridiron Series Finally Plays Ball On A Switch Console
Requiring online on a handheld is completely crazy.
Re: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
The Mario versus DK being so low (and below the original game) makes no sense at all.
King of Swing and Jungle Climber also deserve more credit : those were very interesting concepts, with such minimal gameplay !
Re: Danger Mouse Is Back With A New Game Tie-In For The Switch
Oh sorry, you guys are right : wrong mouse !
Andy Kaufman just pommed in my brain and there was no coming back
Re: Danger Mouse Is Back With A New Game Tie-In For The Switch
"Here I come to save the daaaaaaaaaaaay !"
Re: Poll: How Are Your Download Speeds On Switch 2?
My Wifi does not work on Switch 2
(used to work fine on Switch 1)
Re: Rumour: The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
Seems like many people want Princess Zelda to be carrying a sword too.