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@OorWullie
Wait for Switch 3 Welcome Tour 2 in 2031! 😂

@Olliemar28
Is Nintendo counting physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 edition games (like BotW & TotK) as Switch 1 software sales then since "it contains Switch 1 game with upgrade pack" on every box?

@gcunit
Please don't. I'm already waiting for that Hyrule Switch Lite price to drop and get one. I don't need a reason to buy another Switch after that. Make it a Metroid themed Switch 2 instead. 😁

@LazyDaisy
I'm with you. I didn't like MKWorld that much compared to how much I loved MK8 on the WiiU/Switch. I hope they'll add more contents soon. I wish they made the free roaming mode a bit more exciting like an adventure mode where there are giant bosses and its minions with HPs where you attack them with power ups and shells (coop with other players) and get loots after like costumes, skins or decals for your chars and vehicles. Kinda like a raid.

For Kirby Air Riders, I fully didn't expect that. I was like "what the heck, another racing game in less than 6 months!". As for the spinoff Splatoon Raiders, they need to get it out before Splatoon 4 comes out.

@OorWullie @UltimateOtaku91
PS5 and XBSX came out after the successes of PS4 and XBOne while Switch 1 came out after the failures of the Wii U. I guess it was expected that PS5/XBSX have weak first years of exclusives while Switch 1 came out strong right out of the gate.

Switch 2 doesn't need it now in it's first year imo. Mario Kart World will carry it until another big 2nd half of 2026 exclusive or two (1 from Nintendo and 1 mainline Pokemon)

@LazyDaisy
We don't know second half of 2026 yet. But i expect Nintendo to go full Switch 2 by 2027. I think we will see more remasters and Nintendo Switch 2 editions next year like Smash with updated graphics and probably new fighters. Then throw a few but big Switch 2 exclusives late next year to keep the momentum.

I think that's okay as they are still transitioning to the Switch 2. Nintendo should be ready with a barrage of Switch 2 exclusives when the PS6 starts looming by 2027-2028.

I said I'm gonna collect all Switch 2 pro controllers like I did on the Switch 1 pros, but I might cancel this one. I still ordered but will cancel 2 weeks before release if I won't change my mind by then.

@FullMetalWesker
It's simple really that I struggle to understand why you don't. Nathan Lockard is a big and passionate Nintendo fan who dreamt of working for Nintendo when he was a kid/teen. Probably making his own drawings.

Then he got to work/intern for the magazine, saw some very cool fan arts/mails. Instead of throwing it away as per company mandate (they can't keep them forever for storage/usefulness reasons), he kept them as his collection because he's a Nintendo fan like them.

Years more later, some successful artists or writers became prominent/successful (like Naomi judging by the write-up) and Nathan remembered the drawings he kept and he tried to return them to her. Then it had a ripple effect to him and started returning most of them to their respective owners. In return he received some some cool arts as well.

It's just an awesome and heartwarming story about Nintendo fans (especially for us from the 80s and the 90s) seeing them reconnect again some 30 or so years later by pieces of artworks.

@dennabeht
You have to be that one huh. But did you really expect any company would keep all fan arts or any fan mails around forever when you know many more will come? I think this is industry standard.

It's a great article. Let's celebrate and just leave it like that.

I mean Nintendo was desperate to take down Palworld. Heh

@Fighting_Game_Loser
Best thing Nintendo can offer is a Korok or a Korok Leaf. Lol

@nessisonett
I don't think they'll release a new AC game in the first 2 years of Switch 2. They'll be working for backwards compatibility and enhancements first then release some Switch 2 exclusives to keep the sales momentum. I expect Smash Bros Switch 2 edition next.

I think Nintendo will go full Switch 2 exclusives when PS6 releases some time in 2027 if the rumors are true.

@rjejr
This is the real question. Does the Switch 2 Edition contains the 3.0 update? How big it is and how much storage does it save you from getting the physical edition?

As for the DLC, I think it's the same as BotW Switch 2 edition where the DLC isn't included. But the AC:NH DLC expansion is free for those NSO (premium only iirc) subscribers.

Oooh.. I was hoping for a Metroid or Mario 40th -themed Switch 2 Pro controller. I didn't expect Resident Evil would be the first. I'll try to get them all like I did on all special edition Switch 1 pro controllers.

It's in my "when it it goes on sale for less than 30 bucks" list.

Sarah Bond and Xbox is just saying this because they're going multiplatform to maximize profits. We know Xbox is failing so I can understand their stance. Good for Sony I guess. But it's also good I get to play XBox exclusives from now on since I refuse to buy another console beyond Nintendo and Playstation or PC.

The media and content creators are just making a fuzz about it to trigger fanboys (who are easily manipulated) and generate clicks.

@AmplifyMJ
Yeah, I've noticed the negativity lately. Nintendo just need to release a white Switch 2 and a sequel to ARMS (please Nintendo) next year so he'll change his stance. 😅 He's cool btw and made some awesome ARMS arts/drawings in here back then.

So it's not all on cartridge? I'll wait when I can get it for less than 50 bucks then. I'm in no hurry to play it anyway.

@AmplifyMJ
Wh.. you..

'Genuinely happy for him.

@rjejr
I agree. The game is basically Kirby Smash Kart Bros. Even the animations.

I'll wait for Amazon or GameStop to discount these to 30, then I'll buy. I bought the TotK champions full price then GameStop and Amazon ended up discounting them a month later.

Just give us Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch 2 version all on cart.

Kid Dracula should be in top 5.

There's really no point on getting the ZA bundle for me. Get the Mario Kart World bundle instead as it more makes sense as digital. The game will be constantly updated down the line with balancing, more DLCs and new characters, and probably more tracks. And it's a game most people will probably play in the long run especially when friends or families come to visit.

I couldn't cancel my pre-order last week since Nintendo already processed it a week early. I'll just try to cancel the delivery from the courier instead.

New release at full or slightly discounted price? About 2-4 a year.

Heavily discounted games (digital or physical but new/sealed)? About 12 a year. I rarely buy used as the price difference is only about 10% where I live or I just couldn't trust the sellers.

I'll double dip if it's a good port. Just add gyro/mouse aiming controls please.

I got the MKW Switch 2 bundle for 485. So it's worth like 15 bucks. It's not that great, I still prefer MK8 Deluxe. Maybe they'll improve it down the line.

The sooner they focus on Switch 2, the better in the long run. I'm looking at you PS4 to PS5.

That said, they should do digital release, Game Key Card release(to keep the cost down or in line with digital), and limited edition full game on cart release so everybody is happy.

I hope she does well. I've never felt any presence or impact from Doug Bowser as NoA president.

The best era was the Miyamoto-Iwata-Reggie tandem.

I hope she does well. I've never felt any presence or impact from Doug Bowser as NoA president.

Nah, I'm not getting any Capcom-produced amiibos since those Japan-only release Monster Hunter ones. I'm not into Monster Hunter and I couldn't complete the collection anyway without importing or paying absurd eBay prices. I think I have everything else except Silver Mario.

This is one of those games that I'd prefer them to be Game Key Cards (or digital). Multiplayer games that keeps being tweaked, updated, and have tons of DLCs. They won't be the same by the time all updates and DLCs has been released. At least, I can re-sell or give them to someone later on.

@LazyDaisy
Don't they return after a while when there's an event? It adds to the fun in participating. Putting them there permanently makes you ignore most of them in the long run when there's ton of them.

Not interested in this unless it'll be included on NSO subscription like theMK8D/AC/Splatoon expansions.

Since this is not a limited run, I'll just wait when I can get the physical version for no more than 50. I think 3D All-stars was like 40.

@kmtrain83
Yeah, that's why I'm still waiting until now. 😅

I'll get it when it's 50, physical cartridge.

Haven't even bought Age of Calamity yet. Probably when they are 30 bucks.

Probably cheaper in Europe like 40€. Virtual Boy is only 80€ while US is $100. I'll wait for the Kirby amiibos to get cheaper though as I don't really like them. Metroid and Mario Galaxy amiibos are day one!

It's an Ubisoft game, and I'm not in hurry to play it. So I'll just wait for it and get the key card version when it's 20 bucks, maybe 30.

I still can't find my Hollow Knight cartridge I bought 4 years ago. I need to finish it first before buying Silksong.

I'm hoping they'd release a physical Switch 2 version with both HK and Silksong so I'll just double dip.

This is not Splatoon on the Wii U nor ARMS on the Switch that I was hoping for the Switch 2.

@JohnnyMind
It's very easy to create an account. I can make one in 5 minutes. Create email and a Nintendo account.

It's not that easy to return a console. It surely won't take 5 minutes. Or sell them in the second hand market without consequences. If someone has bought a bricked console, that's the risk the buyer is going to take.

This Direct.. changed everything. I'm excited to play it as soon as I get a Switch 2.

Question to those who own the Switch 2 physical editions:

Do the cartridges work on Switch 1 consoles?

Fast RMX was in my wishlist since Switch 1 launched. Time flies and I still haven't bought it. Now we have Fast Fusion on Switch 2. 😅

I told myself on Switch 1's launch day that I'll buy Fast RMX someday. Fast forward and now the Switch 2 has launched and it's still on my wishlist. I'll probably do the same on Fast Fusion. 😂

@SirLink
Same, I already ditched Disney+. I subscribed like for only the first 3 years. The price keeps going up! It was 50/60€ then 90€. I quit when it became 120€. Now it's 140€ lol.

I may subscribe for just one month this year just to watch Daredevil Born Again and Andor Season 2. I'm just waiting for another show to watch or movies I skipped on the cinema. I still have Netflix just because I subscribed from my country of origin and the premium sub only cost half.

@Joeynator3000
Ugh, It's been a while and tried to watch YouTube on TV yesterday. There's a 90-minute ad already!? I was doing some chores while listening/watching a documentary. Then boom! I have to stop what I'm doing to skip it (instead of waiting a 90-second ad to just play out) just because I got a 90-min ad on Loki on Disney plus. SMH

No nerf on Dr. Coyle? smh