The 8bitdo Ultimate 2C Switch version is only $30 and it has 2 remappable trigger buttons and turbo. Also really intense rumble which makes interplanetary travel in No Man's Sky a little extra immersive. It really should cost more.
I was heavily involved in software piracy for over a decade. I got started before limewire or torrents existed; we used a program called "hotline" (iirc) (and irc as that last acronym just reminded me.) NONE OF THIS IS NEW. This behavior has always been met with harsh penalties when you get caught. Metallica sued their own fans! The amount of hubris in the switch2hacks subreddit is on a whole new level. I've been hearing "these are just backups of games I own!" since 1998. Where'd you get that Terranigma rom then, huh? (In America?) Final Fantasy V with a fan translation patch? (In 1998?) What's that a backup of?
@AZYotes5013 yeah, I've got about 13 hours in. It's still worth playing while they sort it out, so long as you're starting a new game anyway. I hadn't played in years so it's been amazing getting back in.
@sixrings that's an interesting reality you've concocted for yourself. I think it's probably more because we can play Nintendo games on Nintendo consoles. They're pretty good games.
@Aispen I might have to pick one up because I only like to use the D-Pad for cardinal directions so the diagonal thing might actually be good for me...
@Supadav03 8bitdo makes really good stuff, you should try them out. I think I own just about every controller they've ever made, but my favorite is one of the cheaper ones.
@Bass_X0 oh, how rational. Good thing there's an interview that doesn't exist anymore that explains what a devastating cultural blow this was. I'm glad they changed the rest of the game back, because I'm sure they were definitely going to use "A" and "B" instead of gendered pronouns throughout the game as you've implied.
@JohnnyMind don't worry man, Elden Ring isn't anywhere near that bad. It's definitely the easiest of the Soulsborne series by a mile. It's still hard though.
@rjejr But man, Del Toro would nail it. He might have done it, too. The material is from GRR Martin, so it's not like this is just another video game movie.
@rjejr Everything you said is correct except for your characterization of an "adult" Pan's Labyrinth. With all due respect, I think that Pan's Labyrinth is adult Pan's Labyrinth. I wouldn't let my children watch Pan's Labyrinth. Actually my children are cats so it turns out they're allowed.
@MatoFilipovic it's like how they made such a big deal about how the latest iPhone update lets me move my icons wherever I want to. A thing I could do on my android in 2009.
@Whirlwound ON the dock? MADNESS! At least the Switch 2 dock seems to actually provide a purpose though. I desperately need another dock for my Switch 1 but I'm not paying like 80 dollars for a plastic shell with an extension cord in it.
I'm in this odd place where, while I'm not a big fan of Ubisoft and especially their business practices, I see a sliver of integrity in them not taking the easy way out and just putting that obvious garbage out into the world. Probably should have been obvious to them before they put that trailer out there (and they probably only put it out to see if they could get away with it. I'd better stop typing before I completely destroy my own argument.)
If it didn't look like a PS2 game I'd be interested. I don't typically care about graphics but this is just ridiculous. There's so much here to like, even the art style is great, but it just looks so.... matte? Like I hope this footage is just from development and the lighting isn't running or something.
I love Nintendo's quirky innovations. I love motion controls. The weird GameCube controller is my favorite of all time. HD rumble is a waste of my ****ing money.
@NolandC Do you always count the cost of the full game and DLC when you complain about its price? If that's the case then for you a lot of games are over $100. But wait! Let's count microtransactions, too! I wonder how much Fortnite would cost if we did that? There's some clown logic for you bud.
When I bought my PS2 the store I bought it from in 2000 (KB Toys I think?) forced me to buy a 400 dollar bundle. I had to buy 3 games and a controller. At the time there were only like 3 games out for the thing so I got Chrono Cross and Metal Gear Solid. The PS2 game I bought was The Bouncer. So basically it was just a DVD player for months. I would have said it was an expensive DVD player but honestly $400 was about what DVD players cost back then.
@sd7232 In 1992 12 year old me was at Babbage's (old electronics chain) in the mall, and to my surprise they had Zelda ALTTP for sale two weeks early. The associate informed me that they had stocked it in error and they'd have to remove it from the shelf, but I could buy one anyway. I guess it's not like I was going to dump the ROM on the internet or whatever.
Honestly I like key cards. A lot of publishers were basically doing it anyway, this just adds a layer of transparency. If there's a Switch game on physical that only has like 1/8th of the game on it, then I avoid it like the plague. It might even dissuade me from buying digitally, as I don't like supporting devs that obfuscate like that. But if they're up front about it being a key? Well, it's better. At the very least it's better. But good for these cats.
@MikeHiscoe Staples you say? Here's a helpful hint for anyone with access to a dying retailer! I got my Wii from Roses in 2006 (older Americans are probably confused that Roses was still open in 2006, younger ones might not have even heard of Roses. There's still one open 25 miles from my house) I got my Wii U from K Mart (It was actually really hard to get when it first launched.) I got my switch online, but Roses had them a week after launch. Also got a copy of Illusion Of Gaia for the SNES there in 1999, and it was the special edition with a T-shirt pack in. Had to have been sitting there for like at least 5 years. Oh yeah, the tip is to try shopping at one of these places for it when it launches of you hadn't guessed.
My local GameStop still has like 25 left to sell as of 2:30 pm. This would have been the first Nintendo launch I missed if I hadn't gone in. The relief is palpable.
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Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
The 8bitdo Ultimate 2C Switch version is only $30 and it has 2 remappable trigger buttons and turbo. Also really intense rumble which makes interplanetary travel in No Man's Sky a little extra immersive. It really should cost more.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges
I was heavily involved in software piracy for over a decade. I got started before limewire or torrents existed; we used a program called "hotline" (iirc) (and irc as that last acronym just reminded me.) NONE OF THIS IS NEW. This behavior has always been met with harsh penalties when you get caught. Metallica sued their own fans! The amount of hubris in the switch2hacks subreddit is on a whole new level. I've been hearing "these are just backups of games I own!" since 1998. Where'd you get that Terranigma rom then, huh? (In America?) Final Fantasy V with a fan translation patch? (In 1998?) What's that a backup of?
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
It just needs more varied, better rewards!otherwise I love it
Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Course In Mario Kart World?
Every course in this game is epic.
Re: No Man's Sky Multiplayer Is Currently Broken On Switch 2, Cross-Saves Also Causing Issues
@AZYotes5013 yeah, I've got about 13 hours in. It's still worth playing while they sort it out, so long as you're starting a new game anyway. I hadn't played in years so it's been amazing getting back in.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
@sixrings wow, it goes even deeper than I could've imagined.
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
@sixrings that's an interesting reality you've concocted for yourself. I think it's probably more because we can play Nintendo games on Nintendo consoles. They're pretty good games.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - The Best Way To Play, But 'Zelda Notes' Sucks
@JAGleics didn't even read the comments about the review
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (7th June)
I was not expecting No Man's Sky to be my Switch 2 launch go to game.
Re: Adorable 'Little Nemo' Metroidvania Wakes Up On Switch Next Year
They massacred my boy!
Re: No Man's Sky Is Landing A Free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update On Launch Day
Wow, I was going to pick this up to play with my wife now that we'll have 2 consoles to play on.
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Update Is Finally Fixing Its Most Frustrating Feature
Rad, I'll pick it up tonight with my Switch 2!
Re: Moo-ve Aside Mario Kart World, Garfield Kart 2 Is Racing Onto Nintendo Switch
I want to know what a lasagna-esque race is.
Re: Konami's Switch 2 Launch Title Will Have 3-Player Local Co-op Via GameShare
Why is this pachinko company making video games all of a sudden i confused
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
@Jack_Goetz honestly they should bundle it with the camera then. That would be fair.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
@Jack_Goetz Don't do it man, I want it too! Be strong with me!
Re: Feature: "You've Gotta Make It More Sexy" - Final Fantasy & Persona Voice Actors Have Made A Dating Sim For Everyone
@bluemage1989 and you're wasting ours
Re: Sega Says It Will Stop The New Virtua Fighter Project If It's Not "Good Enough"
@Drummertist there would be no sonic games.
Re: Random: This Switch-Compatible Pad Has Hall Effect Triggers, TMR Sticks & A Very Cool Button-Transforming Trick
@Aispen I might have to pick one up because I only like to use the D-Pad for cardinal directions so the diagonal thing might actually be good for me...
Re: Random: This Switch-Compatible Pad Has Hall Effect Triggers, TMR Sticks & A Very Cool Button-Transforming Trick
@Supadav03 8bitdo makes really good stuff, you should try them out. I think I own just about every controller they've ever made, but my favorite is one of the cheaper ones.
Re: Round Up: The Previews For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Are In
@Bass_X0 oh, how rational. Good thing there's an interview that doesn't exist anymore that explains what a devastating cultural blow this was. I'm glad they changed the rest of the game back, because I'm sure they were definitely going to use "A" and "B" instead of gendered pronouns throughout the game as you've implied.
Re: Round Up: The Previews For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Are In
@RaTheGrey Why does that bother you so much?
Re: 'Castle Of Heart: Retold' Revamps The Soulslike Platformer For Switch 2
@JohnnyMind don't worry man, Elden Ring isn't anywhere near that bad. It's definitely the easiest of the Soulsborne series by a mile. It's still hard though.
Re: Nintendo Today! Update Prevents Users From Recording Promotional Videos
Wait until they find out I can use my wife's phone to record my phone's screen. Patch that, Nintendo.
Re: A24 Bringing Elden Ring To The Big Screen With Ex Machina Director
@rjejr But man, Del Toro would nail it. He might have done it, too. The material is from GRR Martin, so it's not like this is just another video game movie.
Re: A24 Bringing Elden Ring To The Big Screen With Ex Machina Director
@rjejr Everything you said is correct except for your characterization of an "adult" Pan's Labyrinth. With all due respect, I think that Pan's Labyrinth is adult Pan's Labyrinth. I wouldn't let my children watch Pan's Labyrinth. Actually my children are cats so it turns out they're allowed.
Re: Random: Miyamoto Can't Talk About Switch 2, Talks About Switch 2 Anyway
@MatoFilipovic it's like how they made such a big deal about how the latest iPhone update lets me move my icons wherever I want to. A thing I could do on my android in 2009.
Re: Want Even More USB Ports On Switch 2? Accessory Firm JSAUX Has Got You Covered
@Whirlwound ON the dock? MADNESS! At least the Switch 2 dock seems to actually provide a purpose though. I desperately need another dock for my Switch 1 but I'm not paying like 80 dollars for a plastic shell with an extension cord in it.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Are In
Canceled my pre-order when I found out about the co-op. It's so bad.
Re: GameStop To Offer Additional Switch 2 Units In-Store And Online At Launch
@speed_loafer I also got it
Re: Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Use Game-Key Cards For First-Party-Developed Titles
@Zeebor15 All companies hate the consumer.
Re: Ubisoft's Prince Of Persia Remake Expected By 2026, But It's Delaying Other Major IP
I'm in this odd place where, while I'm not a big fan of Ubisoft and especially their business practices, I see a sliver of integrity in them not taking the easy way out and just putting that obvious garbage out into the world. Probably should have been obvious to them before they put that trailer out there (and they probably only put it out to see if they could get away with it. I'd better stop typing before I completely destroy my own argument.)
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
@Sine I also have had NSO+ since it started, but that was 2021. No invite though either.
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
@marktehshark69 if it's anything like the Switch and Wii, one to twenty three months approximately.
Re: The Company That "Leaked" Switch 2 Is Being Sued By Nintendo
@Jester676 Genki had a NDA. They violated it.
Re: Video: Here's Another Look At The Lord Of The Rings 'Tales Of The Shire' Game
@TenEighty Obviously it's not as bad as an actual PS2 game, but the lighting and textures do suck.
Re: Video: Here's Another Look At The Lord Of The Rings 'Tales Of The Shire' Game
If it didn't look like a PS2 game I'd be interested. I don't typically care about graphics but this is just ridiculous. There's so much here to like, even the art style is great, but it just looks so.... matte? Like I hope this footage is just from development and the lighting isn't running or something.
Re: Switch 2 Joy-Con 'HD Rumble' Won't Be As Loud As It Was On Switch
I love Nintendo's quirky innovations. I love motion controls. The weird GameCube controller is my favorite of all time. HD rumble is a waste of my ****ing money.
Re: Random: Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Breath of the Wild At Switch 2 Experience
@NolandC Do you always count the cost of the full game and DLC when you complain about its price? If that's the case then for you a lot of games are over $100. But wait! Let's count microtransactions, too! I wonder how much Fortnite would cost if we did that? There's some clown logic for you bud.
Re: Random: Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Breath of the Wild At Switch 2 Experience
@NolandC $90? That's strange, I already own it and get to upgrade free like most people...
Re: GameStop Apparently Investigating New York Store Over Sus Switch 2 Bundle Sales
When I bought my PS2 the store I bought it from in 2000 (KB Toys I think?) forced me to buy a 400 dollar bundle. I had to buy 3 games and a controller. At the time there were only like 3 games out for the thing so I got Chrono Cross and Metal Gear Solid. The PS2 game I bought was The Bouncer. So basically it was just a DVD player for months.
I would have said it was an expensive DVD player but honestly $400 was about what DVD players cost back then.
Re: Nintendo Of America President On Timing Of Switch 2's Release Date
@sd7232 In 1992 12 year old me was at Babbage's (old electronics chain) in the mall, and to my surprise they had Zelda ALTTP for sale two weeks early. The associate informed me that they had stocked it in error and they'd have to remove it from the shelf, but I could buy one anyway. I guess it's not like I was going to dump the ROM on the internet or whatever.
Re: Marvelous USA Confirms Its Switch 2 Physical Releases Will Contain The "Full Game"
@Zeebor15 I got married in Vegas. The pain can start much sooner than that, my friend.
Re: Marvelous USA Confirms Its Switch 2 Physical Releases Will Contain The "Full Game"
Honestly I like key cards. A lot of publishers were basically doing it anyway, this just adds a layer of transparency. If there's a Switch game on physical that only has like 1/8th of the game on it, then I avoid it like the plague. It might even dissuade me from buying digitally, as I don't like supporting devs that obfuscate like that. But if they're up front about it being a key? Well, it's better. At the very least it's better. But good for these cats.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
@MikeHiscoe Staples you say? Here's a helpful hint for anyone with access to a dying retailer! I got my Wii from Roses in 2006 (older Americans are probably confused that Roses was still open in 2006, younger ones might not have even heard of Roses. There's still one open 25 miles from my house) I got my Wii U from K Mart (It was actually really hard to get when it first launched.) I got my switch online, but Roses had them a week after launch. Also got a copy of Illusion Of Gaia for the SNES there in 1999, and it was the special edition with a T-shirt pack in. Had to have been sitting there for like at least 5 years. Oh yeah, the tip is to try shopping at one of these places for it when it launches of you hadn't guessed.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@Scarmucci Wal-Mart. But it looks like someone above me already potentially explained why they have it for some and not all.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
@Scarmucci they didn't have it three hours ago
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
My local GameStop still has like 25 left to sell as of 2:30 pm. This would have been the first Nintendo launch I missed if I hadn't gone in. The relief is palpable.
Re: "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
@Erigen perfect
Re: "Stay Tuned" For Next Mainline Mario, Says Nintendo's Bowser
"you wouldn't ask someone to "stay tuned" for a three-year wait, right?"
Metroid Prime 4?
In all seriousness though, this one probably won't suffer the same fate.