I'm a bit confused, in what sense is it "required"?
Like, will the games not appear on your TV screen and the buttons on your pro controller not respond if you don't have the accessory?
Do you need it to start the game up to begin with?
Or is it just "required" if you want the full experience?
Because I'd be happy enough just to play Wario Land in red and black.
I have the Expansion membership anyhow,
so guess I can just wait and see.
Weird decision, Super Mario World movie next seemed to make sense to me, especially as they hinted at introducing Yoshi at the end of ther first movie.
I understand why playing with the dedicated Virtual Boy accessory would be optimal, but why on earth is it essential? Couldn't you just play the games as you would play 3DS without the effect on?
Really underrated burgeoning series. So much charm, which I feel has been a little lacking in most Pokemon games of late (Arceus had an interesting flavour though I think).
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Teleroboxer (Virtual Boy)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 107
Japan: 103
North America: 124
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
Absolutely right.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
The physical edition in Japan is around £38,
not much more than the £34 for Galaxy 2 on eShop.
Is Galaxy 1 much improved on the 3D Collection version?
Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
So you're saying there's a vacancy...
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle And The Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 107
Japan: 103
North America: 123
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Site News: So, Where's Our Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Review?
Played the demo.
This game is better than recent Mario Karts.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Yoshi Touch & Go
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 107
Japan: 102
North America: 123
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Yoshi Touch & Go
Wasn't really any point holding a vote for this one.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals Another Distribution
I remember going to a shopping mall to download Mew back in the day.
I feel like it's lost its specialness since then.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
Until I know exactly what is meant by "required",
I really can't answer the first question.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Think I'd go for this over Mario Kart World.
Re: Opinion: I Can't Believe I'm Finally Getting My Dream Pokémon Game In 2026
Just looks so bland.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Online Icons Revealed
@Suketoudara
If Yoshi's Wooly World and Kirby's Epic Yarn came out on Switch 2 but not Switch 1 I'd be pretty disappointed.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Online Icons Revealed
Will be interesting to see if they continue supporting the Switch in the way that Sega and Sony did with past consoles over the years.
My suspicion is that other than Pokemon there won't be any Switch games beyond 2026.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
Seems like the perfect example of DLC that would be very welcome as free to obtain,
but feels very lacking to charge for it.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Super Mario's Game History In 40th Anniversary Timeline
Well alright then.
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
Is Rocko's Modern Life game any good?
Loved the show.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
@DominionGamma
Lord Help us.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
@The_Nintendo_Pedant
Please, this is supposed to be a family Nintendo website.
Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
I'm a bit confused, in what sense is it "required"?
Like, will the games not appear on your TV screen and the buttons on your pro controller not respond if you don't have the accessory?
Do you need it to start the game up to begin with?
Or is it just "required" if you want the full experience?
Because I'd be happy enough just to play Wario Land in red and black.
I have the Expansion membership anyhow,
so guess I can just wait and see.
Re: Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Direct Game In New Infographic
Looks even more underwhelming when presented like that.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
UPDATE:
I'm over it.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 106
Japan: 102
North America: 123
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Antonblast Appears To Be Jumping On The Virtual Boy Bandwagon
There were already parts of the game that appeared to be Virtual Boy inspired.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
Of late I have been disagreeing with the majority on these box arts,
so I might get upset about it.
Not decided yet,
I'll keep you updated.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
The price is just about at my limit,
if Galaxy 2 were £40 I just couldn't bring myself to get it.
Re: New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
@Willo567
Yeah it is valid in fairness.
Re: New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
Of course an article on Kirby toys becomes a discussion about Trump.
I'm going back to 1995.
Re: New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
The amiibo most appealing to children are the most expensive.
Lovely.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Box Art Officially Revealed For Switch 2
They really are wringing every last drop out of this version of Hyrule.
Re: Rosalina's Storybook From Super Mario Galaxy Goes On Sale This November
My niece likes Princess Peach, but if she starts to be keen on Rosalina after this next movie, then maybe I could get this for her.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@romanista
monochrome SNES sounds alright to me.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
"while the games themselves will receive new pages, these won't be included in the physical book."
What an odd decision.
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Professor Layton died on the way to his home planet.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
I'll buy Galaxy 2,
but be glad that Switch 1 is my last console.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Looks Like An Adorable Mix Of Minecraft And Animal Crossing
Nothing about this looks appealing.
Re: Dragon Quest VII Gets Reimagined For Switch And Switch 2 In Early 2026
Do not like the character design for this.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@N00BiSH
Really? I know someone that has played some of the games on an emulator on their phone.
Re: A Brand New Yoshi Adventure Is Heading To The Switch 2
Really wanted a re-release of Woolly World.
This one looks even slower and more boring than Crafted World,
pretty worried about the series.
Re: It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
Weird decision, Super Mario World movie next seemed to make sense to me, especially as they hinted at introducing Yoshi at the end of ther first movie.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
I understand why playing with the dedicated Virtual Boy accessory would be optimal, but why on earth is it essential?
Couldn't you just play the games as you would play 3DS without the effect on?
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Hope to see some Switch 1 games.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Forsaken (N64)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 106
Japan: 102
North America: 122
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Latest Switch Online Release Potentially Confirms Leaked Upcoming N64 Classics
Original Smash Bros. plays a lot better than many remember.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Harvest Moon (SNES)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 106
Japan: 102
North America: 121
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo Highlights 'Super NES - Nintendo Classics' Features Update
In case you missed it,
ICYMI means In Case You Missed It.
Re: Poll: Ahead Of Silksong's Release, Are You 'Finally' Playing Hollow Knight?
People who talk endlessly about Hollow Knight have put me off.
Re: Random: Zelda: Majora's Mask Short With Ghibli-Inspired Visuals Is Breathtaking
Download it while you can.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Chibi-Robo!: Park Patrol
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 105
Japan: 102
North America: 121
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Switch Online Game Trial Now Available (Europe)
Really underrated burgeoning series.
So much charm, which I feel has been a little lacking in most Pokemon games of late (Arceus had an interesting flavour though I think).