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Not a great showing for switch 2. Maybe I'm just impatient but I really want to see what this system is capable of. Seems as though 3rd parties aren't embracing it as quickly as I was hoping.

@StarCollector I bought it and then immediately refunded it when I found it didn't have touch controls. It makes no sense. I really wish they would just release the iOS version already.

@FlyingDunsparce Actually I think it is. What is your source for this claim (that Nier is not fixed)

@JCnator I think it's an economy of scale issue. They want to make only a single size because that means it's cheaper to manufacture. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm not expecting to ever see anything other than 64GB. The writing's on the wall for physical games unfortunately.

@JCnator That.... is not how that works at all. There is no reason to believe nintendo is going to provide carts larger than (or smaller than) 64gb ever.

@DrGynk External SSD support is never going to happen.

This review and comment section are so refreshing. It's nice to see everyone know what a game is about and be excited for it. I used to scoff at musou games but as I've grown older I'm starting to get it. Sometimes mindless fun is what we're all after Not sure if or when I'll pick this up but it does seem like it's well executed I hope all who are picking it up have a blast!

@Cheez I see what you're saying. The problem is that companies will usually ship what they can get away with. Unfortunately, since everyone loves Pokémon and there are a lot of "casual" fans who don't really care about fit and finish of video games, this is what we get. To be honest. I understand on a rational level that the game isn't as good as it should be from a technical standpoint but when I'm actually playing it most of those concerns melt away and I just have fun. All these people saying "vote with your wallet" don't get it. People ARE voting with their wallet. They want the game and think it's worth the price. You can disagree with that all you want and not purchase it but I, personally, think you are missing out on a good time. I hope gamefreak does better next time but until I stop having fun playing Pokémon games I will continue to purchase them (and 3 copies at that for my family).

Came for the comments, was not disappointed. No matter what you think it seems that EVERYONE has a fairly strong opinion about this game!

Day one purchase.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant agree completely. Such a simple thing that they have messed up. Completely ruins it for me.

I'd be down for a forsaken remake!

@Paulo Utter rubbish. A single game having poor optimization has absolutely nothing to do with the platform. This has everything to do with poor code/optimization quality from from soft.

@OrtadragoonX It's been 3 years since XC3 released.

@CutchuSlow My guess is a new xenoblade game in 2027.

@Koda1000 I think this move is terrible and greedy but it definitely doesn't "go against Nintendo's backward compatibility system". You can still play the OG version in the Switch 2. Backwards compatibility isn't broken whatsoever.

Look, MKW is a bundle of fun but it’s a damned shame more people haven’t experienced Xenoblade Chronicles X: definitive edition. It deserves to be higher on this ranking.

@Truegamer79 Ok, let's take a step back. While I am in no way a fan of Game Key Cards, they are still infinitely better than a cloud version of a game.

@Sambuc Let's not use Ubisoft as an example of what anyone should be doing.

Skill issue. Git gud.

@Dan420 it’s a pretty small nit to pick. I agree you have useful data. Just my inner process nerd coming out to optimize a workflow.

@Dan420 great testing. Thanks for the info. Only one small thing. You should test with auto brightness off to ensure no extra variables. But as long as you didn’t move locations it should be pretty close regardless.

@Ellie-Moo Switch 1 games last longer on the switch 1. The switch 2 has worse battery no matter what game is played.

@Truegamer79 because most gamers no longer have a Wii U. He’ll most gamers NEVER had a Wii U.

I bought one but shall be returning it. It's a really nice controller but for the time being I'm fine with my OG pro controllers. I will probably pick one up once they have tasty special editions come out.

Day one purchase for me! Super pumped! My body is ready!

Ah yes, How could I forget that "the amount of 'stuff' put into a game equates to it's quality."

I just decided to double dip on Cyberpunk primarily because it's all on the cart. Honestly it's a tough sell at $70 but it being on the cart pushed me over the edge (also I haven't played the expansion yet either so I'm excited for that).

@abbyhitter I'm sure you already know, but just in case you don't - Elden Ring is going to be released as a Game-Key Cart.

@Kiwi_Unlimited wait traded Pokemon that evolve would still recognize you as their trainer were you to trade them back? The OT stays the same, right?

I'm not saying I will never purchase a game-key card game but it will certainly affect my decision. I always prefer physical. However, if it's a game I want, and no physical version exists I will occasionally pick up a digital release. Additionally, if the digital version is much less expensive (around a quarter of the physical price), I may consider purchasing digital. Game-key cards fall somewhere in the middle for me. I'll treat them as digital games with the benefit that I can sell/gift them when I'm done. I'm not going to be willing to pay as much as for a true physical game, but I might spend a little more than I would have on a digital only game. I really hope that publishers don't exclusively release on game-key cards. Physical media is so important for preservation, and I really hope it doesn't disappear. I'm fine with game-key cards and digital releases existing as long as there are still plenty of true physical games to choose from. It only becomes a big problem for me if this becomes the default and most of the games I want no longer come physically. In an ideal world every game would be available in all three formats. I'm even fine if the publishers pass on the extra cost of the cartridge to me as long as I have a choice.

That's cool for the 90 minutes you have until the Steam Deck runs out of power. @SilvercatMoonpaw - "You don't need the Deck Dock, just a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

That's all I need to say: I'll let people make up their own minds which they think is better for them."

@Oracles_fanboi it most definitely is at least partially inflation.

@Rhigamer22 My bad I initially misread your comment as you thinking it was a Switch 2 exclusive. Reading it now I don't know what I was smoking.

@Oracles_fanboi there aren’t microtransactions in Mario kart.

@Oracles_fanboi I’ll just be over here having fun.

@Oracles_fanboi I’m happy to have a new switch with a new Mario Kart. Inflation is what it is.

@Rhigamer22 ZA will be on the original switch as well.

@rjejr there is no way that new switch 2 games will be playable on the switch.

I’m not concerned. I will probably try to get one at launch but I’m not spending any time in line. If I get one great. If not I have plenty to keep me occupied until supply catches up with demand.

@jolteon23 Question for you. If you know you're not going to play for a few months why wouldn't you wait for an inevitable sale to purchase?

@Wilforce It all boils down to greed which, yes, is a large part of human nature unfortunately.

@MarinoKadame What're you talking about. Nintendo hyped it a lot for the Wii U.

@Yosti So your problem is with human nature?

I don't see the point with how anemic the system is. Seems like a waste of time.

Steam deck not competition for Switch 2. Water is wet. News at 11.

@Dazman the footage we’ve seen from XCX looks absolutely like it’s from the switch.

@FishyS I purchased 2 switch OLEDs and a regular Switch in the past 3 months because my wife and kid started to want to play Pokémon. Still planning on buying a switch 2 when it comes out.

@joenightwalker <—— this guy xenoblades!

@Shepdawg1 I think you're right. I would guess steam deck owners fall into two main camps. The first is die hard PC gamers, no interest in consoles whatsoever. The second is people who just love to game and already own a Switch. Either way neither Nintendo nor Valve need be worried about cannibalization.