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@Jack_Goetz At least now I know I'm not going crazy and missed something obvious. Hopefully that can be updated so people don't buy it based on that information.

I've got the Tomtoc case and I'm a bit confused by this bit. "The magnetic, detachable front cover lets you jump into a game without fully removing the case". Im pretty sure thats not a feature of the case, can't see anything on Amazon that mentions that as a feature and as far as I can tell, the front cover isnt detachable. I mean maybe im missing something and it is, in which case, can someone let me know how that works.

@nessisonett MGS2 apparently is 60fps on PS2 from everywhere I've looked. Even the vita version of MGS2 runs at 60fps in the smaller indoor areas while 30fps outdoors and in bigger sections.

I'm a bit confused by this, from a quick Google it would seem the PS2 version of MGS2 ran at 60fps in gameplay (MGS3 30fps), so if this is the case, it's completely baffling that they can't get 60fps on Switch. I appreciate it's higher resolution but the Switch is also significantly more powerful than a PS2.

Unless this comes along with an update for a stable frame rate for the main game, I won't be picking it up. I normally pick up Pokémon games on launch day but safe to say that won't be happening anymore.

@Specters I'm sorry but if you define harassment as someone replying to a comment you made in a comment section, you really do not understand the meaning of that word. Just as you are allowed to say it performs fine, people are allowed to share their experiences in comparison. There is plenty more evidence online to back up the opinion they it performs poorly.

Also if you cared to read any of my other comments, I've played since launch and all the patches. It still runs terribly, there is no escaping that fact.

As the person above me said, the reason this is so frustrating is that there appears to be a good game in there but it's quite possibly one of the least immersive experiences I've experienced on Switch purely due to performance issues.

@PJ301178 I played Violet and also from day one and I wouldn't even say the performance has improved through any patch. The thing is I understand that they drop the frames on things in the distance deliberately for performance and all that kind of stuff but the kind of issues I'm talking about are literally frame drops in pretty much every area of the game. Every single enemy base, about half of the towns and a good chunk of the world chug regularly for me.

I genuinely think at this point it truly is a perception thing on an individual level. There is no way that performance could vary system to system and version to version on this game the way some people seem to believe.

Just to clarify as well, this is from someone who has bought every mainline game in the series to date and I even loved Sword/Shield. This game has genuinely put me off buying any new Pokémon game till they can hit a decent graphical level and have the game run at 30fps minimum. I really don't think that is too high an expectation at this point.

@smeggysmeg Out of curiosity, what name did I call you?

I have no problem with people enjoying the game but what I don't appreciate is people who claim there are minimal issues in the game when you get frame drops, glitches and poor graphics throughout the whole experience.

Also I'm sorry but the fix for a game shouldn't be turn it off and on again.

@Specters I mean that is simply not true. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that show the patches do nothing significant for performance and I've played the game after every patch and it's the exact same. Don't understand what you gain from simply lying about a game. Same with the people who say "I had no problems on my Switch" as if there is a significant difference across different devices for this game, which again is just wrong. Maybe on an individual level people may not be as bothered but that doesn't mean the game performs well.

@Ascenser No one is expecting this game to look like a next gen title at 60fps, they are simply expecting a consistent 30fps and with the game looking like it does, that should be more than achievable. There are a whole host of games that look better and run better than this game on the Switch going as far back as launch titles, so there are no excuses for a company as big as TPC.

I was waiting for the patch to actually play this past the main story and until they can hit a decent frame rate, I won't be picking it back up and definitely won't be buying the DLC.

If this is real, I'm expecting a similar level of port as Borderlands 2 on the Vita

@YoshiF2 Personally the performance of this new game has been dire in comparison to SW/SH, while that game didn't look fantastic the only time it lagged for me was connected to the online. The DLC also massively improved on the core game, both visually and the new areas being more diverse.

I literally walked out the door on this game and it dropped frames. The worst part of it all is that underneath the performance (which I can't ignore) is what could be a great Pokémon game. Don't take this as me sticking up for either game massively either, just speaking on the performance/visuals.

On the video, I was hoping for some patches that could sort this at least frame rate wise but I'm now not so hopeful.

I didn't even know this existed and as someone who has spent far too many hours playing New Star Soccer, this is right up my street. With the pre order discount and some reward points, cost me about 40p as well.

@Astral-Grain If this video is anything to go by, they've completely messed the game up. No offence to the staff here but surely a review should check this.

https://youtu.be/m5ayoxEMISw

@Coffeemonster agree Morrisons are the best but for me it's the sugar they use that sets them apart. Much prefer that to the granulated stuff. Nice to see someone else appreciate the greatness of a Morrisons donut.

@C-Olimar Was about to say the exact same.

Had a couple of times last night where it wouldn't let me join a lobby but the issue only happened for a minute or two. Other than that been fine and really enjoying the game.

@Would_you_kindly Does a Series S come with a screen and is portable?

@NinjaNicky If they competed with next gen consoles they wouldn't be cheap, probably not as easily accessible or as family friendly. So the things that make them sell now would no longer be part of the product and instead they would be the same as their 2 main competitors which wouldn't be a good plan.

I just want to say Nintendo have been following this path since the Wii because their past 2 powerful consoles before that were outsold by PlayStation and quite significantly. At this point they aren't going to change so just seems redundant to complain about it.

@NinjaNicky I appreciate everything you just said but it simply doesn't effect sales of these systems. Game gear and Lynx more powerful than Gameboy, PSP and Vita more powerful than DS and 3DS. The weaker system has sold more pretty much every generation with portable systems.

The Steam Deck looks great performance wise but let's not pretend it's some perfect system that has huge wide appeal like a Switch. Also the Steam Deck being able to play Nintendo games really isn't a big deal, you've been able to play 90% of their back catalog on a computer and mobile for years.

@NinjaNicky It's amazing I've been seeing this comment since the Wii days yet Nintendo are in a stronger position than ever. Power in games consoles doesn't equal success.

@HefHughner Came here to make the exact same comment haha

@ramu-chan now this is a bad take. EBA is legendary

Was quite interested in picking this up, not anymore

I got some cheaper component cables for both the Wii and PS2 off Amazon and they work completely fine. These expensive cables seem to be a bit of a rip off to be honest.

Since then I've got a CRT and everything is now through RGB as my Pal TV doesn't do NTSC, so rgb is needed for the 60hz goodness.

@Neoicelord Lazy devs for Elden Ring? Have you actually seen the size and the scope of that game. Mine not be the most optimised but accusing developer of being "lazy" is just stupid.

Wouldn't Arkham Knight be a bit of a push to run on the Switch? Either way Asylum and City are two of my favourite games of that generation, both incredible games.

Man I can't wait, the first game is an absolute classic and this looks just as good. Anyone know if this is crossplay? I'd assume not but you never know.

Looks quite similar to Super hot which I loved so could be worth a shot

Love the game, played a lot on PS4 and Switch but I wish they would discount the DLC at somepoint, feels far too expensive to get it all. With this it's probably nearing £100

@Gwynbleidd Doesn't really apply in the same way, internet opinions just don't translate into the average consumer opinion. Most people are in the silent majority who simply don't interact on Social Media platforms, they just browse.

Even the 16k up vs 93k down completely proves it. The video has over 1m views, so only around 10% of people who watched it even reacted to it. Another famous example, Infinite Warfare has over 3m down votes on its launch trailer, still sold over 13m copies.

@Gwynbleidd Internet outrage is a really poor gauge of public opinion on something. It's just the people who make the most noise about things, not the average consumer.

Would have definitely bought the first collection had it been ported but no chance. I'm not even anti cloud gaming, fair enough if its on Stadia or something but not when it's through the Switch and the console could run the actual game.

I've never had a Celebi in all my time playing Pokemon, so looking forward to getting this.

As a lot of other comments have said, if this doesn't include actual gambling mechanics that cost real money in games such as Fifa, this is merely performative to be seen as doing something.

Looking forward to this, big fan of the game and gives me a reason to pick it back up. More people need to get it, would be amazing if there was more people online playing!

I loved Rush Rally 3 and for a game made by one person it's incredibly impressive, especially considering the genre. Might have to pick this up at somepoint.

While by no means a fantastic looking game visually, the performance seems to have improved a lot which was my main problem with the initial trailer. Looking forward to something new in the Pokemon series.

I thought Gon was a small dinosaur

@drewber2635 you can upgrade items with gems, when you run out of Aeos tickets it offers you to pay gems instead.

@bimboliquido that you can also pay cash to get and boost all your items to max level.

Yeah I was enjoying it while playing but after seeing the held items leveling thing it kind of turned me off from the game. Pokemon has enough hardcore fans that skins on their own would be a viable way to make money without paying to upgrade items.

Initially I was disappointed when this was revealed as I was expecting something different but over time the idea has grown on me, will definitely be giving it a go.

@SakuraHaruka was going to comment the same thing, I remember my older brother being really excited for Test Drive Unlimited 2 to come out when we lived at home with my parents like 10 years ago. So it's quite an old concept at this point.

@RupeeClock Thanks for the information, good to know. Looking into the titles you've listed the enhancements mainly seem like gimmicks using the camera or very minor performance improvements e.g. menus are slightly quicker on B/W2. Doesn't seem like a huge improvement and for such a small number of games, the DSi really doesn't strike me as much of an improvement vs the DS Lite. The DSi also removed one of the DS' best features in backwards compatibility, so overall I'd even say the DS Lite was probably the better purchase even after the DSi's release. Don't think you can say that about the original Switch vs OLED. It's clearly going to be the best option if you are purchasing a Switch for the first time.

I do think this new Switch is a bit of a stop gap between the original and a new console which I'd imagine would be revealed next year at somepoint, maybe the year after.

@RupeeClock That's news to me, are there any games that actually take advantage of the additional power outside the camera and using homebrew? You've piqued my interest now haha

Also very strange, just googled it and the first thing to come up was a GBAtemp forum post and you were one of the first comments, weird coincidence!

@SeantheDon29 I don't think it's a case that Nintendo can't make more powerful hardware just that historically when they have, it hasn't panned out for them. Nintendo 64 was the most powerful console when released, sold less than PS1. Gamecube was more powerful than PS2, PS2 sold 5x the number of consoles. Wii U was on par with current systems when released, sold awfully. Whereas Wii weaker than competition, sold more, Gameboy, DS and 3DS weaker than competition sold more. Its simply that weaker hardware has worked for them and the Switch is currently selling ridiculous numbers still, why change now when it works for them?

@RupeeClock yeah but they weren't significant hardware upgrades. DS Lite was better form factor/size and screens, DSi added some storage and DSiware which didn't require more powerful hardware and the DSi XL was literally a big DSi. All of them upgrades have more in common with the OLED Switch than they do if there was a more powerful Switch Pro.

@RupeeClock I wouldn't say unreasonable but I would say that if you've followed Nintendo for a long enough time, that it wouldn't really be expected. Outside of the New 3DS, have Nintendo ever significantly upgraded a system within 4 years of its release?