The sad reality is Nintendo are trying their hardest to push people into buying digitally. Making their physical games cost more than digital, and now making it cost more for developers to choose physical (properly).
I wouldn't be surprised if we see an all digital iteration half way through the Switch 2 life cycle and the Switch 3 to be digital only.
@joeyflannel Depends, people who aren't interested in Mario Kart World don't really have a reason to get one yet, with games like Pokémon, Metroid, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma and Fantasy Life still coming to the Switch 1.
@Jeronan Yeah the Portal has been turned into something great with the recent updates. Been playing a lot of games via streaming and there's been no lag whatsoever and my Internet is 120mbs which is pretty much the lowest you can get now in the UK. So if you subscribe to premium you can play PS5 games from the catalog of games without ever owning an actual PS5. Plus it's only going to get better once they release the update that allows us to stream games we have bought. Well worth the asking price in my opinion.
@the_beaver The game on Playstation costs £49.99 but you get both the PS4 and PS5 version, it's also £49.99 on the Switch but you have to pay a little extra for the Switch 2 version as well. The digital deluxe edition on Playstation is £57.99 and on Switch it's £59.99 but on Playstation you also get three days early access for pre ordering.
What a joke, on Playstation you get the PS4 and PS5 version for one fixed price, and you get three days early access for pre ordering.
Level 5 continue to crap on the fans that have supported them for many years now, if it wasn't for the 3DS this company would have been dismantled by now.
Also surprised there's been no demo or beta like they did with Inazuma, makes me more skeptical of the quality.
@GabrielBacakPS I agree, Nintendo's handhelds can't be beaten and have the software to back them up. Been getting the 3DS XL out a lot lately and still enjoy playing those games.
So without spoiling it too much when do these one hundred endings come into play, is it just dying on each different day? I'm on day 80 and haven't got any endings yet.
I will be renting a lot more games and buying second hand when possible especially for shorter games, if developers want to charge higher prices then that's fine but doesn't mean I have to give them that money to get the game.
I doubt it will be natively, get ready for the first batch of cloud only games.
Cloud games should run better on the Switch 2 though as it has better wifi tech, and judging by the new GTA trailer it is the only way that games coming to Switch 2 as well.
May give this another try, has cross play been confirmed?
When I played before I relied heavily on summoning other players to help me but I think cross play is essential otherwise there's going to be less potential people to help you.
I don't think this is coming to Switch 2, the Switch 2 is now fully revealed and has a solid release date and there's been games coming to the system much later been announced. So there's no reason for Microsoft not to announce a Switch 2 version if there was one.
If games are going to be more expensive then they best do more and be more polished than before. I don't mind spending more on games that are going to keep me entertained for a lot of hours like Zelda, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, Splatoon or long JRPG's. But if a game is buggy and has bad performance, or is only short (5-10 hours) then there's no way I'm paying £75, I will either rent them, buy used or wait for a sale.
Well as hard I might try I doubt il get a booster box, these scalpers clearly don't have jobs and have the time to just sit there refreshing websites until they drop so they get first picks. Collecting Pokémon cards for actual collectors has become a huge hassle and it just isn't worth it anymore.
Wish they would also announce a Black and White Remake for the Switch/Switch 2, it's long overdue.
77 PC metacritic rating so it can't be that bad, not as bad as some like to make out anyway. This game will be a big test for what the Switch 2 can handle, and the sales will determine what ubisoft bring over next.
Played it in on PS5 when it released and sold it a week later. Not worth the asking the price and doesn't hold a candle to monster hunter.
For those asking for cross play even if it was possible there's still no point, on steam there's 103 people playing right now, with an average of 44 players at a time over the last 30 days. The game is well and truly dead.
@Olliemar28 ignore the haters, GTA is without a doubt the biggest gaming franchise there is, and with the Switch 2 being more powerful of course there's going to be millions of Nintendo fans/gamers who have their eyes on this game and wether its coming to the Switch 2 or not. So you done right by reporting on this.
@BenAV It was more so the exploration part I was struggling with, my characters were losing so much HP and it's random with what answers you give, and some bosses hit hard especially after I've used the last resort special on a few characters. But I suppose I rarely buffed and just went on the offensive every fight so far so with a bit more strategy id be fine.
Literally playing it now, on day 28 and the story is ramping up. Love the story so far and the characters, the game mechanics are also very good especially the exploration baord game. Only negative for me is the insane difficulty, put on safety mode quite a few times already 😅.
I've noticed the ones who put their new (0-6 months) games into a subscription service are the ones suffering the most. Ubisoft, Microsoft and now EA. Nintendo and Sony were smart not to follow.
Fire Emblem, Splatoon, Pikmin, Zelda, Xenoblade and Kid Icarus are my top wanted games. I'm also hoping they revisit some 3DS games with Remakes, such as Ever Oasis and Pilotwings.
Sun and Moon are probably my favourite Pokémon games (mainline) so I'm definitely going to be collecting these. Hopefully there's some nice art for the Tapu's and Ultra Beasts.
It's just lazy especially when some of those are small in file size such as Bravely Default and Suikoden. I'd get it if a game was over 50GB+ but most of these aren't. But, some of these games are on playstation with the data on the disk, so that makes me think Nintendo are charging a very high price for these cartridges, a price these developers are refusing to pay for.
Nintendo's exclusives alone is enough of a reason to get a Switch 2.
The Steam Deck barely runs the newest games, too fiddly with the amount of options to change just to get games running well, has a poor battery life and doesn't have system seller games like Nintendo does. So how someone can recommend a Deck over the Switch 2 is commcial.
@beltmenot You will most likely still need a PS5 as most newer games won't run on the Switch 2, most of the ports announced so far have PS4 versions hence why it's easier to port them over. Games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragons Dogma 2, Indiana Jones, GTA 6 etc will most likely never make it over. But, I stand to proven wrong and hopefully I am, let's give the Switch 2 12-18 months to see what games make it over, that time frame will give you a good indicator to if you need a PS5 or not.
I'm in two minds what platform to get this game on if it is indeed announced for the Switch 2 tomorrow. If its a shadow drop tomorrow then I will have to get it on PS5 but if it has a release date thats a few months away and is launching on the Switch 2 then I will get that version so I can play handheld as well.
Already have my launch games planned (MKW, Rune Factory and Bravely Default HD) but I will be getting this game not long after, it's great what the Switch 2 can do considering it's all crammed into a small space.
Their prices digitally are the same as the competitors, it's only the physical version that costs more which actually makes business sense. The costs of physical have to include the cost of the cartridge, packaging, distribution and loss of revenue from second hand sales. They are putting the cost of physical up to recuperate those losses and push people towards digital which will then be a pure 100% profit for them and cuts out the middle man (retailer) and stops used copies.
The price of the console is perfectly fine for what it offers and I'm not too bothered about the price of the games or the Pro controller. I like to trade in my games as soon as I'm done with them and I know the re sell value is going to be pretty high and because of the high prices people are going to look at second hand copies more as well so I will be getting my money back easily or atleast 80% of it.
@Metazoxan The Xbox brand has gone off cliff, it started last gen and has continued to decline this gen even with buying Bethesda and Activision people continued to buy into other brands instead. So making an Xbox branded handheld will absolutely fail, added with the things you pointed out like having no exclusives as you can play their games on the more popular steam deck and the rumoured future playstation handheld, they are wasting money and sending this thing out to die before it's even unveiled.
@Justifier I don't doubt that there will be a lot of digital sales especially as there's a digital only PS5 as well. But it would never compare to the sales if it were to launch on the Switch/Switch 2, Japanese players would flock to that version.
Comments 2,614
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021
Who cares what chip it runs on, it's all about the games and what the Switch 2 can do.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
The sad reality is Nintendo are trying their hardest to push people into buying digitally. Making their physical games cost more than digital, and now making it cost more for developers to choose physical (properly).
I wouldn't be surprised if we see an all digital iteration half way through the Switch 2 life cycle and the Switch 3 to be digital only.
Re: Japanese Charts: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top
@joeyflannel Depends, people who aren't interested in Mario Kart World don't really have a reason to get one yet, with games like Pokémon, Metroid, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma and Fantasy Life still coming to the Switch 1.
Re: Japanese Charts: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Storms To The Top
@SBandy1 Not a 1 but a 5, should be 15,014.
Re: Nintendo Defends Switch 2's Perceived Lack Of Innovation
@Jeronan Yeah the Portal has been turned into something great with the recent updates. Been playing a lot of games via streaming and there's been no lag whatsoever and my Internet is 120mbs which is pretty much the lowest you can get now in the UK. So if you subscribe to premium you can play PS5 games from the catalog of games without ever owning an actual PS5. Plus it's only going to get better once they release the update that allows us to stream games we have bought. Well worth the asking price in my opinion.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
@the_beaver The game on Playstation costs £49.99 but you get both the PS4 and PS5 version, it's also £49.99 on the Switch but you have to pay a little extra for the Switch 2 version as well. The digital deluxe edition on Playstation is £57.99 and on Switch it's £59.99 but on Playstation you also get three days early access for pre ordering.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
What a joke, on Playstation you get the PS4 and PS5 version for one fixed price, and you get three days early access for pre ordering.
Level 5 continue to crap on the fans that have supported them for many years now, if it wasn't for the 3DS this company would have been dismantled by now.
Also surprised there's been no demo or beta like they did with Inazuma, makes me more skeptical of the quality.
Re: Xbox Branded Handheld Photos Leak, And It's Not Quite As Slick As The Switch 2
@GabrielBacakPS I agree, Nintendo's handhelds can't be beaten and have the software to back them up. Been getting the 3DS XL out a lot lately and still enjoy playing those games.
Re: The Hundred Line's Script Is Long Enough To Print 60 Paperback Novels
@Datasun_7 Oh ok sounds like I've got a lot left in store for me then.
Re: The Hundred Line's Script Is Long Enough To Print 60 Paperback Novels
So without spoiling it too much when do these one hundred endings come into play, is it just dying on each different day? I'm on day 80 and haven't got any endings yet.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Switch
Are there any Switch first party games that haven't sold over one million?
Re: Xbox Branded Handheld Photos Leak, And It's Not Quite As Slick As The Switch 2
This ain't going to sell very well.
Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
I will be renting a lot more games and buying second hand when possible especially for shorter games, if developers want to charge higher prices then that's fine but doesn't mean I have to give them that money to get the game.
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
@Solid_Python Didn't see the video but if so then thats good, might replay then both on Switch 2 if performance is good.
Also they should really port over Crisis Core Reunion first as it's a prequel to Remake with some important story beats.
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
I doubt it will be natively, get ready for the first batch of cloud only games.
Cloud games should run better on the Switch 2 though as it has better wifi tech, and judging by the new GTA trailer it is the only way that games coming to Switch 2 as well.
Re: Elden Ring On Switch 2 Will Introduce Two Brand New Character Classes
May give this another try, has cross play been confirmed?
When I played before I relied heavily on summoning other players to help me but I think cross play is essential otherwise there's going to be less potential people to help you.
Re: Xbox's Latest Multiplatform Release Has Been Announced
I don't think this is coming to Switch 2, the Switch 2 is now fully revealed and has a solid release date and there's been games coming to the system much later been announced. So there's no reason for Microsoft not to announce a Switch 2 version if there was one.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida On Higher Switch 2 Game Prices: "It Was Going To Happen Eventually"
If games are going to be more expensive then they best do more and be more polished than before. I don't mind spending more on games that are going to keep me entertained for a lot of hours like Zelda, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, Splatoon or long JRPG's. But if a game is buggy and has bad performance, or is only short (5-10 hours) then there's no way I'm paying £75, I will either rent them, buy used or wait for a sale.
Re: UK Charts: The Calm Before The Nintendo Switch 2 Storm Continues
No GTA 5 or MK8 in the charts is refreshing to see.
Re: Brace Yourselves, Upcoming Pokémon TCG Set Will Introduce A Whole New Level Of Rarity
Well as hard I might try I doubt il get a booster box, these scalpers clearly don't have jobs and have the time to just sit there refreshing websites until they drop so they get first picks. Collecting Pokémon cards for actual collectors has become a huge hassle and it just isn't worth it anymore.
Wish they would also announce a Black and White Remake for the Switch/Switch 2, it's long overdue.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch Estimated File Size Revealed
@Bobb You can get a physical Asian copy from PlayAsia, it has English support.
Re: Opinion: Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
77 PC metacritic rating so it can't be that bad, not as bad as some like to make out anyway. This game will be a big test for what the Switch 2 can handle, and the sales will determine what ubisoft bring over next.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch Estimated File Size Revealed
Really looking forward to this and it's couch co-op with the misses, pre ordered the deluxe edition on PS5 so we get it 3 days early.
Re: 'Wild Hearts S' Switch 2 Release Detailed By Koei Tecmo
Played it in on PS5 when it released and sold it a week later. Not worth the asking the price and doesn't hold a candle to monster hunter.
For those asking for cross play even if it was possible there's still no point, on steam there's 103 people playing right now, with an average of 44 players at a time over the last 30 days. The game is well and truly dead.
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
@Olliemar28 ignore the haters, GTA is without a doubt the biggest gaming franchise there is, and with the Switch 2 being more powerful of course there's going to be millions of Nintendo fans/gamers who have their eyes on this game and wether its coming to the Switch 2 or not. So you done right by reporting on this.
Re: Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Been Delayed And Will Now Launch In May 2026
Honestly don't see this releasing on the Switch 2, at most a GTA V port might make it over.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
I won't be boycotting them, unlike the codes in a box I can actually re sell these.
Re: Astral Chain Director/Nier Automata Lead Designer Quits PlatinumGames
Hopefully Nintendo give the IP to someone else for a sequel.
Re: Random: Clair Obscur Director Celebrates Amazing Switch RPG Which Launched On Same Day
@BenAV It was more so the exploration part I was struggling with, my characters were losing so much HP and it's random with what answers you give, and some bosses hit hard especially after I've used the last resort special on a few characters. But I suppose I rarely buffed and just went on the offensive every fight so far so with a bit more strategy id be fine.
Re: Random: Clair Obscur Director Celebrates Amazing Switch RPG Which Launched On Same Day
Literally playing it now, on day 28 and the story is ramping up. Love the story so far and the characters, the game mechanics are also very good especially the exploration baord game. Only negative for me is the insane difficulty, put on safety mode quite a few times already 😅.
Re: EA And Respawn Hit By Hundreds Of Layoffs As New Project Cancelled
I've noticed the ones who put their new (0-6 months) games into a subscription service are the ones suffering the most. Ubisoft, Microsoft and now EA. Nintendo and Sony were smart not to follow.
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
Fire Emblem, Splatoon, Pikmin, Zelda, Xenoblade and Kid Icarus are my top wanted games. I'm also hoping they revisit some 3DS games with Remakes, such as Ever Oasis and Pilotwings.
Re: Atlus Reveals 'RAIDOU Remastered' Switch 2 Performance And Resolution
Yeah il be going with the PS5 version for this, don't see why its not 4k on Switch 2.
Re: Sun & Moon Fans Rejoice! Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Set Is All About Alola
Sun and Moon are probably my favourite Pokémon games (mainline) so I'm definitely going to be collecting these. Hopefully there's some nice art for the Tapu's and Ultra Beasts.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Upgrade Pack Price For Two More 'Switch 2 Edition' Titles
The old Nintendo would have included content like that for free in an update.
Re: Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Make It Easy For Physical Collectors In Japan
It's just lazy especially when some of those are small in file size such as Bravely Default and Suikoden. I'd get it if a game was over 50GB+ but most of these aren't. But, some of these games are on playstation with the data on the disk, so that makes me think Nintendo are charging a very high price for these cartridges, a price these developers are refusing to pay for.
Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2
Nintendo's exclusives alone is enough of a reason to get a Switch 2.
The Steam Deck barely runs the newest games, too fiddly with the amount of options to change just to get games running well, has a poor battery life and doesn't have system seller games like Nintendo does. So how someone can recommend a Deck over the Switch 2 is commcial.
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
Looks like I'm getting this on PS5 then, I have got the patience to wait for a "possible" Switch 2 version.
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Set To Be Officially Announced Tomorrow
@beltmenot You will most likely still need a PS5 as most newer games won't run on the Switch 2, most of the ports announced so far have PS4 versions hence why it's easier to port them over. Games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragons Dogma 2, Indiana Jones, GTA 6 etc will most likely never make it over. But, I stand to proven wrong and hopefully I am, let's give the Switch 2 12-18 months to see what games make it over, that time frame will give you a good indicator to if you need a PS5 or not.
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Set To Be Officially Announced Tomorrow
I'm in two minds what platform to get this game on if it is indeed announced for the Switch 2 tomorrow. If its a shadow drop tomorrow then I will have to get it on PS5 but if it has a release date thats a few months away and is launching on the Switch 2 then I will get that version so I can play handheld as well.
Re: Community: Did We Miss A Great Switch Game? Give Us Your Recommendations
Hogwarts Legacy....
Re: "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
@SillyG Yeah it's Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends Z-A.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed As The First Switch 2 Title To Use Nvidia's DLSS Upscaling
Already have my launch games planned (MKW, Rune Factory and Bravely Default HD) but I will be getting this game not long after, it's great what the Switch 2 can do considering it's all crammed into a small space.
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Price Drops, Remake Replacements, Pokémon Acquisitions - Nintendo Life Letters
Their prices digitally are the same as the competitors, it's only the physical version that costs more which actually makes business sense. The costs of physical have to include the cost of the cartridge, packaging, distribution and loss of revenue from second hand sales. They are putting the cost of physical up to recuperate those losses and push people towards digital which will then be a pure 100% profit for them and cuts out the middle man (retailer) and stops used copies.
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Price Drops, Remake Replacements, Pokémon Acquisitions - Nintendo Life Letters
The price of the console is perfectly fine for what it offers and I'm not too bothered about the price of the games or the Pro controller. I like to trade in my games as soon as I'm done with them and I know the re sell value is going to be pretty high and because of the high prices people are going to look at second hand copies more as well so I will be getting my money back easily or atleast 80% of it.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
I would encourage people to get this if it makes it over, beautiful game and one of the best AC games I've played.
Re: amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
This is why I buy the fake amiibo cards, way too expensive to collect them all.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
@Metazoxan The Xbox brand has gone off cliff, it started last gen and has continued to decline this gen even with buying Bethesda and Activision people continued to buy into other brands instead. So making an Xbox branded handheld will absolutely fail, added with the things you pointed out like having no exclusives as you can play their games on the more popular steam deck and the rumoured future playstation handheld, they are wasting money and sending this thing out to die before it's even unveiled.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
@Justifier I don't doubt that there will be a lot of digital sales especially as there's a digital only PS5 as well. But it would never compare to the sales if it were to launch on the Switch/Switch 2, Japanese players would flock to that version.
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Party Jamboree Rolls Its Way To Another Victory
@Justifier Well it's broken sales records, 10 million copies sold in one month so I'd assume Capcom are very happy with its sales.