Dropped out of NSO. Feels like a bad deal if you are only two in the household that want to use occasional online and cloud saves. Already own the legacy systems I'm interested in, so that does not add much value for me either.
But given how they are drowning in money from this thing is not going to be cheaper any time soon.
No new AC game in the foreseeable future... Could be good news for Splatoon if it's still the same team developing those games? Other than that, not too excited.
How much better is Z-A selling than Bananza?
I have played neither, but are the sales numbers reflecting the quality of the respective game?
My gut feeling is that Bananza is selling less than what you would expect given the praise it's given, while it's the other way around for Z-A?
@basswitch If you are 20h in, then I guess you are not playing the 3h demo The demo requires you to log in But I'm happy to hear that you can play the real thing without logging in (you can't take anything for granted these days).
Ok so the "free" in the original headline makes sense when you realize you need to create a Ubisoft account to play the demo.
I'm not doing that.
Was actually interested to try it out.
Uninstalled, guess I will have to wait to try this till I find it on the street or something.
To me the switch 2 version is the more offending one. They should have added proper windows and busier streets etc. Why is there even an upgrade if they did almost nothing. (Just playing on stronger HW should solve the frame rate)
Why can't they sell Bowser's Fury as a separat download. I already played 3D world on Wii U. No plans to play it again, nor do I want to pay for it again.
I would have loved an open world game in this setting. I want to drive around in one of those steam things. But I think I have had my fill of Layton puzzles, so this is a maybe later...
@Maxz Ha ha that's fair, well in short I'm mainly just not impressed by their "increased the frequency" patches. Just fix the problem already.
But there is a lot of balancing needed imo. (I guess it's too late to hope for them to make free roam interesting ...what if you could upgrade you kart or something when finding medallions. etc .. all the missed potential just spoils this game for me)
Any way, this was not the "made the game fun" patch for me.
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Re: Japanese Charts: Well, Look At Who's Snuck Back Into First Place
Bananza does not seem to be the big holiday item over there.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@garfreek
It took me 6h to realize that I wasn't having fun enough to continue.
Not saying you seen everything in 6h, if it's your thing you're milage will vary.
I had 150h in MK 8, if it's fun, there's a lot of replay value.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
So still no reason to return to this game.
Most expensive 6h of gameplay so far in my collection.
Re: Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Gets A Surprise Sale (US)
2025 has the longest fall in history.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Difficulty Settings Revealed By Nintendo
Next, give me the option to save whenever i want.
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Job Listing Shows There's Signs Of Life In The Old Hog Yet
Gave up waiting a long time ago, but if this actually happens I will check it out.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd November)
Pikmin 4: Olimar's Tale, enjoying it more than the main game actually.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Was The Best-Selling Nintendo Game In October (US)
Why should Nintendo even bother to make switch 2 games?
Z-A is the way to go this generation, let's hope the next Zelda is using the same engine.
Re: Poll: Have You Had Issues With The Ethernet Port On Switch 2's Dock?
No, the usb in the top of my switch does however not charge the system
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Now The "Best-Selling" Physical Game In The US This Year
The next game can be contained in a small house with almost no furniture and it will still sell.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
I had no idea, a very respectable age. Keep at it!
Re: Nintendo Shares Updated Figures For Registered Accounts And Switch Online Members
Dropped out of NSO.
Feels like a bad deal if you are only two in the household that want to use occasional online and cloud saves.
Already own the legacy systems I'm interested in, so that does not add much value for me either.
But given how they are drowning in money from this thing is not going to be cheaper any time soon.
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2025
If DK was a replacement for a 3D Mario... Those DK sales must be a bit of a disappointment for Nintendo.
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
There is obviously room for a price increase.
Please Nintendo, let the next Zelda start from $100.
Re: Poll: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting A Huge Update In Early 2026, What Are You Most Excited For?
No new AC game in the foreseeable future... Could be good news for Splatoon if it's still the same team developing those games?
Other than that, not too excited.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Nintendo's Cheapest Switch 2 Edition Yet
I have not used gamechat or mouse mode yet, charging me $5 is not going to change that.
Re: Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
Paying to use the mouse... At least they are not charging extra to use the pro controller that I bought.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Scored US' Biggest Physical Game Launch Since TOTK
How much better is Z-A selling than Bananza?
I have played neither, but are the sales numbers reflecting the quality of the respective game?
My gut feeling is that Bananza is selling less than what you would expect given the praise it's given, while it's the other way around for Z-A?
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
Not my thing really, but buying it for my daughter. She loves this stuff, I will try it out I guess.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th October)
Must be honest and say I envy that "Splatoon Raiders" player out there.
Was planning to play the Outlaws demo, but I refuse to create a Ubisoft account... so that did not pan out.
Guess I will check out the pikmin 4 update.
Re: Sakurai Confirms Day One Update For Kirby Air Riders On Switch 2
This is when you want them to delay a game.
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
@basswitch
If you are 20h in, then I guess you are not playing the 3h demo
The demo requires you to log in
But I'm happy to hear that you can play the real thing without logging in (you can't take anything for granted these days).
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
Ok so the "free" in the original headline makes sense when you realize you need to create a Ubisoft account to play the demo.
I'm not doing that.
Was actually interested to try it out.
Uninstalled, guess I will have to wait to try this till I find it on the street or something.
Re: EA Is Diving Headfirst Into Generative AI With New Partnership
@jfp
Buy the game used and they don't get your money!
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft's "Free" Star Wars Outlaws Demo For Switch 2 Is Now Available
Cool, will give this one a try.
Cyberpunk is on sale already, wonder how long we have to wait for this one to get a decent cut?
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sold 5.8 Million Copies Globally In Its First Week
Probably good news for all the shareholders. That must be a decent return on investment right there.
Couldn't be happier for them.
Re: Japanese Charts: Surprise, Surprise, Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leaves The Competition In The Dust
So Z-A (S2) immediately sells almost twice the total sales for DK.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
Keeping my expectations in check.
Could this be another: expensive accessory + subscription + drip feed combo?
Can't wait to find out.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Play NES Games These Days?
Have a NES but I can't say I care much about that generation of gaming any more.
SNES is where games starts to be worth playing in my opinion.
Re: Mini Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch) - Mostly Stable, Much Less Shiny
To me the switch 2 version is the more offending one. They should have added proper windows and busier streets etc.
Why is there even an upgrade if they did almost nothing.
(Just playing on stronger HW should solve the frame rate)
Re: Video: Check Out Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 Evolution In This Side-By-Side Comparison
This is the game they are bundling with the switch 2 from now on...
That is going to convince people to upgrade...
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A First Mystery Gift Distribution Event Now Live
@ShadLink
Is it true that you can cross the entire map on foot in less than 2 minutes?
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
When I can buy it from someone for around $40 used I will probably try it out.
Re: Switch 2 Named One Of The Best 'Entertainment & Gaming' Inventions Of 2025
Not much else has happened in 2025 for "Entertainment & Gaming" in that case...
Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
According to pricerunner the switch 2 has dropped about $100 in price since launch in Sweden.
Seems to be less of a success here...
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
What ever it was before, it's going to be way less for the switch 2.
Re: PSA: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)
Oh, so there's a shortage of codes now... the end must be near....
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
Missing option Mario Kart 8
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Payed full price for these back in the day already. Not worth the price just to be able to play them again on the switch.
I'd pay $10 each to not have to open the drawer to pull out the old controllers and power up the Wii U.
Re: Mario Kart World And Donkey Kong Bananza Shortlisted For 'Console Game Of The Year'
Whoever put MKW on this list needs a new job.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Day One Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Great, so the physical edition is outdated before it's even released.
Re: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Updated To Version 1.2.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Why can't they sell Bowser's Fury as a separat download.
I already played 3D world on Wii U. No plans to play it again, nor do I want to pay for it again.
Re: Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
Rather power up the old Wii U if I want to play these, with motion controls no less.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th September)
Respect to the Amiibo Festival player!
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Remain Steady Amidst Trails In The Sky Surge
About 1 out of 5 has bought DK.
Wonder if Nintendo consider that good or bad?
Re: Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Has Been Delayed Until 2026
I would have loved an open world game in this setting. I want to drive around in one of those steam things.
But I think I have had my fill of Layton puzzles, so this is a maybe later...
Re: Preview: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Combat Shines Brightly, But Its Visuals Are Still Dull
Thanks, running through corridors, that's a pass for me.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Maxz
Ha ha that's fair, well in short I'm mainly just not impressed by their "increased the frequency" patches. Just fix the problem already.
But there is a lot of balancing needed imo.
(I guess it's too late to hope for them to make free roam interesting ...what if you could upgrade you kart or something when finding medallions. etc .. all the missed potential just spoils this game for me)
Any way, this was not the "made the game fun" patch for me.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Not the update I'm waiting for.
Still not worth my $50.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
@Switching
As an ironic comment that was gold!