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@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.

@Dark_Isatari Obviously the mods are going to be biased toward their own views/opinions. Personally when it comes to being inclusive and respecting everyone's right to exist I applaud the removal of comments to the contrary. Good on Nintendo Life.

@johnvboy That's not my opinion, those are the reasons listed on your removed comments.

@johnvboy Looks like you broke rule b. - Do not post inappropriate comments; You are entitled to your opinion; we’re not obliged to host it; if you post something we perceive to be ignorant, misguided, distasteful, posted in bad faith (to deliberately stir up controversy, for example) or simply inappropriate, we reserve the right to remove your comment. Above all, our site is a place for inclusive, positive conversation, not a forum to foster division or give voice to outmoded views. You also seem to have run afoul of rule f. - Do not discuss moderation issues in public; If your posts are removed or edited you should talk to us about it by using the contact form. Creating another post to discuss why a previous post was removed will not be tolerated.

@sanderev it's not running at a locked 60fps which for a remake of a wii game is really a poor showing, they haven't done much other than a few higher res assets. It's just not a great showing especially when they are expecting full retail price. Maybe 3 points is too much maybe it isn't. After all a review is simply one person's perspective taken at a specific moment in time.

@sanderev They aren't just reviewing the gameplay but also the whole package taking the context in which it is released into consideration. I don't think NL is suggesting that the gameplay is worse than before just that the overall package does not rise to the standards of an 8-10 score. I have this pre-ordered and am very excited to play it for the first time but I do understand why it's getting a lower score. It seems as though this was a somewhat lazy effort which is a shame.

I bought a wii u just to play x but sort of petered out. I am SO hyped to give it a whirl on the Switch. I'm sure the QOL improvements and actual active multi-player will be enough to keep me engaged this time around.

I hope the OG switch will be able to dock on the new switch 2 dock. I'm planning on keeping both of my Switches for a while (for the family) and it would be so nice if I could use one dock to rule them all.

@Steve6cupcakes I really hope they drop undocked versions of the console. The whole point of the switch is that it, well, switches.

@Ironcore I like the way you think.

@eza you don’t have to be in marketing to see that the user bases are largely mutually exclusive. Switch is a dedicated console for “casual” gamers or those specifically into Nintendo IP. Steam deck is for “hardcore” PC gamers. The overlap on that Venn diagram does exist but it’s fairly small.

@Koffeeking0407 I’m not “shilling” for anyone. I have and love my steam deck but in no world is it near as quiet or as near as light as the switch.

@Koffeeking0407 you have got to be kidding about the steam deck not being much heavier and louder than the switch. I have both and the steam deck absolutely dwarfs the switch (in both size and weight). Also, it's much MUCH louder. You lose all credibility when you say things that are so obviously and completely untrue.

@Toastmaster seems like you are very personally invested here. All I’m saying is that there is nobody debating between a switch and a legion go 2. You seem to agree with me that these are two completely different groups of people based on your “soccer mom” comment. No one is looking at a legion go 2 and thinking “gee, I was going to purchase a switch but now I’ve changed my mind”. Nintendo has nothing to worry about from windows handhelds. They don’t compete against each other.

@Toastmaster Don't try to move the goalposts. We are talking about the gaming handheld market. My original comment was that Nintendo doesn't have anything to worry about from the new Legion Go. Virtually no one is debating between a Switch 2 and a Legion Go 2 because practically no one is buying windows based handheld gaming devices.

@Toastmaster all pc handhelds together have sold orders of magnitude less well than the Nintendo Switch. It’s a niche market whereas the switch is mainstream. Many people do not find it “seamless”.

@Bolt_Strike Trust me, I've used the Legion Go and Nintendo has nothing to worry about. Only the most die hard gamers are going to want to deal with the overhead of dealing with Windows in this form factor (or installing another OS). It's a great device but it's much closer to being a PC than it is to being a console.

@Dee123 The United States embraced human slavery 7 or 8 generations ago and we are still very much dealing with the consequences.

You’re envious, not jealous - unless you’re worried the merch will replace you.

No one should be happy that MSFT is abandoning their console. That's really bad news for everyone who likes gaming. Sony already acts like a monopoly and it's only going to get worse.

@mariomaster96 Legends Z-A is not a mainline Pokemon game.

It's good to see the love for some of the remaining holdouts. I am absolutely THRILLED to have XCX coming to the switch. INSTA-BUY for me. I can't wait!

@anoyonmus I think you mean at worst.

@anoyonmus So you agree with the score?

@Bydlak It doesn't have a battery, It needs to be plugged in.

@mlt how is this in any way a "spoiler"? what does it "spoil"?

I find sea of stars to be serviceable. My 6 year old LOVES watching me play it. I'm on my second playthrough for that reason alone. I will definitely be checking this out. Very pleased that it's free.

Xenoblade Chronicles X remake please (or port but I think it's a prime target for a remake considering its massive scope).

I am a sucker for forsaken

Was this actually confirmed for switch? It looks like it's too advanced for switch to me. I would think this is a Switch successor exclusive.