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A Diablo 2 Remake sounds awesome. That game had grit.

I thought it was good it was out-ed by him. Too much nonsense does go un-challenged by the industry and by the players/consumers.

It's a fantastic game with no 'but' at all and I'm delighted to hear people finally and repeatedly discussing the merits of this wonderful Mario adventure. It's just great great platforming without any fluff. It's high on my Mario games list - because that list is based on sheer fun - and 3D Land has that in spades.

@JeffreyEngineer Seeing 4 games from different genres beat Pokemon is a great sign.

Not hating on Pokemon really - just enjoying the fact that Nintendo means so much more first.

Seems like a fairer/more realistic price.

Thats great! - now give us more single player content in the form of extra modes - like the mission mode from MK DS. Please.

Something else: The Readout Star Fox clone - I like 3D Space Rail Shooters and there isn't enough of them.

@RupeeClock true that.

@RupeeClock Thanks mate - it's a no go then. However I'm glad to see people starting to recognise the market for this type of thing. Things like Mac screens are often the only screen in our bedrooms - I've always wanted to hook consoles to my Apple screens over the years.

But unfortunately there are a lot of idiots out there that don't have that case requirement themselves, so said fools dismiss other peoples interest in doing so with 'just get a TV bro...' type comments.

I hope they continue to improve these things.

Too be honest I prefer the first NSMB on DS to SMB3.

Both amazing tho, and SMB3 has aged with grace.

Probably Super Mario World is top – but I have learnt to appreciate the original SMB a lot recently

@RupeeClock So this will never be able to show 1080p 60fps Switch on your Mac screen - is that right?

@Carck Thanks for the insight. I mean I'd buy them on Switch - and I'm not some sort of unusual Sega fanboy or something. Virtua Racing was a gem I'm sure many bought.

Look M2/Sega (as if you might be listening) - the only one you released that was remotely new or interesting was Virtua Racing, therefore I bought that - as well as Sonic AGAIN.

If you gave us NIGHTS, Daytona, Sega Rally, Sonic Adventure, the Panzer games, Vitua Cop, House of the Dead, Shenmue, Alien 3: The Gun... etc... we would have bought a ton of that stuff. Light gun games with a jon-con holder would be amazing on Switch).

Ya know, interesting titles... so any failing of profits is down to you pushing us to buy new versions of Genesis games AGAIN.

I'm 100% betting for Zelda 35th coming vey soon we'll get the triple HD Zelda pack.

Most of the work is ready to go from the WiiU for the first two and there has been talk of a SS HD for ages. I think it'll be a thing within 1 to 2 month of now.

All the dots line up.

My confession: I never actually learnt to beat Lynels consistently - they still kick my booty - and it bothers me!

@Crimson_Ridley Just finished Minish Cap for the first time - loved it - and it's not as short as people say either - it was just right.

This game is apeing Minish Cap the most - then LttP - but if it's good it's good and I'll give it a go.

@Solomon18 Blossom Tales was excellent - and had just enough of it's own flavour.

@Yanina Grogo's a little s**t. That episode where he eats a ton of that Lizard lady's babies! And Mando was a totally useless Dad about it - just like 'Kids eh, what can you do'. What an a****** (Grogo not Mando). And before we get into 'aww. he's just a baby, he didn't understand' He's 50 years old, has VERY clear comprehension by the end of the show - he knew exactly what he was doing. Worse Star Wars character ever - cute sure, but a subtly evil little b*****

Honestly, much as I'd love half of these (not COD) nothing sticks out more for me than Nintendo's own missing franchises. I buy Nintendo for some Metroid and Star Fox, not just Mario and Zelda.

@SortingHat Good to know the many factors and complications involved – we don't often think of these things, so thank you.

I'm sure the pressure to release it at the Switch launch was enormous – after all, I'd say the success of the Switch in those early months was almost entirely riding on the existence of that game.

I know I bought a Switch in its first week of release on the basis of that game. Without BOTW I'd have never been an early adopter like that.

This game is like the polar opposite of ARMS.

@Aerona It's definitely strange choices - but it's apparently what this community chose - go figure

@diablo2 Yeah, I guess I don't have any major issue with the article - just the use of those emotive and click-baity B.S. phases: Wanabee etc...

Blimey - we collectively didn't vote for Star Fox Zero! That's disappointing - and I was really hoping for a Switch Port with fixed controls.

My main issues with BOTW was a lack of large caves (or nearly any caves at all), zero underwater exploration and that the bosses and shrines were incredibly same-y in look and style. And somehow because the exploration was kinda the main draw, beating Ganon was very anti-climatic.

But I'm still delighted to have played it and do agree it's a massive milestone in video gaming development. I'm hoping BOTW2 fixes all these issues and brings back some of the more creative diversity seen in some earlier Zelda titles.

@Brumblescope Sounds sensible mate. Also @Lone_Beagle isn't wrong about Flash Cart issues too. I have a EZ Flash Omega and if you learn to work with it's quirks and limitations it's great (just reading the manual carefully basically), but the Krikzz flash cart is a better quality product - for more £. Even then these flash carts are not as good or convenient as the options built into modern emulators such as multi save-states - so don't dismiss something like a RG351p or the new Pocket Go S30 - all of which have their strengths and weaknesses - but these two I mention will do GBA great because they have 480x320 screens - exactly 4x the GBA's pixel count and the same aspect ratio (no black bars for GBA).

Just do some research - and maybe the Switch has GBA NSO around the corner too!

@Lone_Beagle Yeah I totally agree about the cost and to my own expense I've learnt the hard way about how much the DIY route can cost - especially if you make mistakes as I did.

Not only do I agree but I'd go as far as to say buying a pre-modded eBay one is almost certainly going to be cheaper. The only way it's justifiable building your own is as a learning project where you get to customise exactly as you want and that is an opportunity to dabble with soldering etc...

I'm glad I DIY'd mine - I'm just not sure why I am

I love the name!

@damienmcferran

You know, calling all these devices Switch-Style, Switch-Concept and Switch Wannabes is getting old and is poor journaling. These are simply handheld gaming systems - with non of the unique features that distinguish the Switch such as detachable controllers. How exactly are these devices more Switch-style than say Vita-style?

It's lazy writing. What we really have here is one of two new-generation powerful (and expensive) handheld PCs. Only the layout of the buttons is Switch-style - which is hardly enough. The Switch wasn't the first controller with offset analog sticks for example.

These are not 'copy-cat devices' and the Switch doesn't have some sort of monopoly on horizontal-layout handheld designs. I love my Switch, but there is nothing wrong with new devices having a similar look - move on.

@Bunkerneath I'm glad other people care about stuff like this - very lazy of them not to do the research - and an insult to both animals They'll be calling a dolphin a fish next.

@Brumblescope I modded mine recently. It's not cheap and you can make mistakes. Here is my biggest advice: All the IPS kits out there give you 3M tape to attach the screen to the shell. NEVER DO THIS. It's the stupidest advice. If you ever want to change your shell again you will not be able to remove the screen without destroying it. Gluing it in is bloody stupid but they ALL tell you too. Instead use these 2 things from Retrosix and you'll have a completely reversible setup:

https://retrosix.co.uk/Game-Boy-Advance-IPS-Screen-Bracket-p201741204

https://retrosix.co.uk/Game-Boy-Advance-IPS-Screen-Dust-Guard-p249525592

Their IPS kit is too expensive - go to eBay and get one as low as £40. MAYBE use one of their shells - they are not as good as they say - but they are perfectly pre-trimmed for the IPS screen. Personally, and if you can find one in good condition, I'd use an original shell that I'd learn to trim myself off youtube. Their button's are great and I learnt to solder so I could do the 'clicky' shoulder button mod and the brightness control wires.

@Brumblescope There are several good options, but nothing quite beats an IPS Screen modded original unit with your original games and a flash cart. For me that's due to the form factor and not having to concern yourself with emulation. I have a screen modded Indigo OG GBA with black buttons - it's an excellent marrying of the nostalgic model of my youth with a bit of modern flashiness.

Other good options are (in a rough order of best to 'worst':

Modded PS Vita Slim (I'm a believer the Slim is the far superior model despite what most say).
Modded PPSgo
Retroid Pocket 2
Gameboy Micro (I still have one and love it for occasional use).

To me a requirement is that it can display the pixel's perfectly and sharply. Strictly speaking that counts out the PSPgo but somehow it manages to scale GBA beautifully - and it's form factor is incredible as a 'true-pocketable'.

I've heard the RG351P is great for GBA too, and there are more options than these of course. I'd include the GBA SP which I've owned but using headphones is a big deal for me and Nintendo not including a port (without an adapter) was unforgivable - plus it is quite cramped for long play and my micro is better for short play.

If I could get one I'd consider the Analog Pocket IF it can be side-loaded or works with flash carts like the Everdrive - but Analog are being cagey with that info.

@Lone_Beagle I'm personal not a fan of the Macro mods. It uses the inferior DS Lite screen. Modern IPS screen are too good by comparison. Plus you have the black bars on all 4 sides due to the DS resolution and have to use half a DS UI for operation. Seems messy and the remaining clips for the clamshell just look weird. It's just not a GBA but half a DS - but that's just my view.

These modern games for old consoles are great but I really wish more of them were directed at the Gameboy Advance - mine and many others favourite system of all time. It was in the best position to be a celebration of pixel based games.

Never really liked them - time to replace them with something else.

They missed the kickstand!

Looks nice tho.

@Krambo42 Let's hope so. Even if I play RS 1 or 2 now the graphics still stun me - such epic dog-fights. I think AAA devs have, in general, forgotten how to use graphics to 'wow' now - and 4K ray-tracing ultra-textures isn't - on it's own - the key.

Some games still can like 'Gris' and I played DK Tropical Freeze last night and still found it jaw-dropping. But show me something like Control and I'm meh - and more impressed with Fall Guys or Ori etc...

Does this mean we can have the Rogue Squadron games on switch now?

... I know it's a stretch of a connection.

I've always said and thought this game was one of the purest Mario platforming experiences there is - and a whole bunch of fun. Just good good platforming without too many gimmicks.

The only strike against it is that 'Cosmic Clone' Mario can **** right off – but that's not an exclusive problem to this game. Cosmic Clone's just a ****** – that's all.

But generally I really think it's one of Mario's finest outings - and not the second-fiddle title many seem to suggest. It's a very very fine game.

Bloody hell this is a fun little game. I was thinking how I could play this again just the other day after ‘The Retro Future’ did a slightly lame review of the Gameboy version. I loved this on my Amiga 500. Yes I’m old.

Hi guys - how are the un-docked visuals now? Are they sharp - or blurry?

Spelunky 1 (HD) is both my favourite game ever, and also my most loathed game ever. I’ve beat it many many times now but can still enjoy beating a hell run every couple of months. Despite the challenge it really is a very special game - even compared to special games. And I’ve heard great things about 2. Also I’ve never played multiplayer so online is my chance

Spelunky actually controls a lot like the best 2D Marios - but maybe better! That was my impression the first time I played it and it still feels that refined and kinda similar countless hours in. It’s like Mario if it was made sadistic.

@dew12333 ‘ People who make lots of ***** games often say things like that.’

You mean five star games? 😉

I’m not ‘annoyed’ but yep - it’s bad design and forcing the service in our faces. Tone that s**t down Nintendo. And that’s from a subscriber.

There have been about a gazillion Chinese handhelds newer and more interesting than this dated tech you could report on. I get that this one reads official carts but it really is long it the tooth and has a terrible screen by today’s standards.

@AndyC_MK84 that’s true and some great ideas, but I still think they’ve create something that is enormous fun just as it is with the core idea. Fun as long as you learn the main tips and tricks off YouTube that is

Been waiting for a Dark Souls sale for ages!

Yay!

I'm going to miss Super Mario Bros. 35 a lot. That game has me hooked!

I just don't get why they want to terminate it.

Glad this game isn't a turkey!

'more innocent times a decade ago, when simply taking on a series of races was considered enough to keep players entertained'

That never stopped Mario Kart 8 Deluxe from offering the same basic single player modes.

Nintendo damaged this unique feature when they dropped it from the Switch Lite. Such a shame they did that.