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Same for the UK from April.

@Quarbit

Well, if I played my Switch only portable I'd be more likely to buy digital so not to carry cartridges around with me as I'd be playing it outside my house.

As I only play the Switch on my TV I would never go fully digital unless there was no other option.

I no longer 'collect' games and sell my cartridges after I finish a game then the money goes towards another game. My friend can also borrow a game and vice versa if needed.

I did finish it but it was a struggle. Was just bored of it by the end (30 hours). This is why I won't be buying any more Pokémon games.

I definitely preferred Let's Go Pikachu but that was more nostalgic for me.

Only cost me £2 though as I sold it once I'd had enough.

'Some Fans'... You mean all Rare fans who have only a Switch want it on Switch.

No doubt Nintendo asked Microsoft to not release a Nintendo Edition so they could drip feed them on the online service instead.

Microsoft still gets money, so do Nintendo so they both win. Unfortunately, we don't.

I'm not buying an xbox just for it though.

For a few seconds I thought we were gonna get Rare Replay: Nintendo Edition.

Guess the reason we've never got it is that Nintendo needs to drip feed us the Rare stuff to help sell its online service.

Maybe we'll get it on the Switch 2 eventually. 🤣

I'd be happy with Prime 2 and 3.
I'd buy a Yoshi's Woolly World port too as never finished it on my Wii U.

I'd give it a 7. Good but frustrating to play.

136 levels which do get tricky in places but my main gripe is the clunky controls. It's Mario but he doesn't move like Mario in this one. I haven't sworn at a game this much in years.

Not bothered about the the time attack bit so once my mate has borrowed it I'll be selling it on as I do with all my cartridges.

I've always thought early 2025 anyway.
And MP4 as the final big first party release for Switch this October, especially if Switch 2 is backwards compatible.

I expect the first year of Switch 2 to follow a similar pattern to Switch. Mario 3D, Mario Kart 10, Splatoon 4 etc...

Not sure why it is classed as a delay when they have not announced it or its release date either.

I'm so glad it is over and my display is complete.

Expensive but a great representation of Nintendo games from the past.

9 years later...

"It's the end, but the moment has been prepared for."

Interesting that Switch isn't mentioned on the back of the box.

Card payment already taken so guess mine will arrive in time for the release date.

I'm so glad it is the end. 🙂

I'll be selling my Switch once I know everything that can be transferred over has gone onto my Switch 2.

I have no time to play my old games again, even the eshop ones, as I already sell my cartridges once I've finished the game.

Roll on Nintendo's future delights in 2025.

Well, It could be that this is the final big release for the Switch for October/November 2023.

The Switch 2, if it is backwards compatible will still be able to play it.

If it does get a launch this year I can see them announcing the Switch 2 in January 2025, with a release in March or April 2025.

If not then it'll become a Switch 2 title only.

I can see Nintendo doing Ultimate Deluxe for Switch 2 or whatever it is.

All dlc plus a few more characters and stages and bring back the missing single player elements and trophies. Job done.

I hope it is Switch 2 or Switch Two, especially if it is the same but next version of it... It needs to be clear to the mainstream audience what it is.

I'm still not sure it'll be out this year though. Tease just before Xmas, Big reveal in January. Release in March or April 2025.

In the past I was proud to have a collection. I always regretted selling my SNES collection in 1997 but that allowed me to buy a USA N64 and games going forward.

I had my USA N64 and USA GameCube and games since they were released but sitting in my loft for over 20 years.

After bringing them out of hibernation and still not playing them for a year I started selling them on eBay. £3K later I've only got 3 games from each system left.

As for Wii/Wii U I traded them in via CEX and Game depending on which store gave me the most at the time as didn't have as much nostalgia to keep them.

Once I started selling on eBay though, that is where my Switch games go for the best cash value.

I'm only holding on to MK8D and hope it will work on the Switch 2.

I'll trade my Switch in at CEX once I have the Switch 2 in case Nintendo make the transfer process awkward again.

I do wish CEX would clean things like they did during the pandemic, or I wish some of the mingers that trade stuff in would clean their stuff or keep it in good condition in the first place 🤢

CEX will probably offer less for trade-ins as a result.

I can see Game going bust within a year or so though after this though. Always overpriced.

A lot of people, myself included, bought the first one at full price. It then dropped down to 1/3 of its original price after a few months.

Learning from this and fact all Ubisoft games now follow this pattern I picked up Sparks of Hope for £15 before Christmas.

Ubisoft are in denial to the real reason Why. A bit like Disney not figuring out the majority of people now wait for their movie offerings to land on Disney+ nowadays.

We really need to see the charts for around the world rather than always focusing on Japan now.

I wish Nintendo would also start releasing digital sales figures too so we can see the real global picture.

I bet behind the scenes they are hoping the Switch 2 or it's successor (with a not too off-putting gimmick) really captures everyone's gaming hearts again.

@NinjaNicky

Where do you buy your physical games from in the UK to take them back for a full refund after you've opened them (removed the shrink wrap) and completed them within 30 days?

This is news to everyone in the UK. Please share your wisdom 🤣

I was waiting for the listing to go live for a few hours.

Finally my Smash Amiibo Collection is at an end just over 9 years later once I have it on my shelf. 🙂

I put 280 hours into TOTK. Pikmin 4, 45 hours. Mario Wonder 25 hours.

All finished and since sold so no going back for me. A good 7 months of Gaming.

But a sense of wonder was definitely from BOTW as that was completely new and, although TOTK had the better story, BOTW was a better experience for me.

The music takes me right back to 1992. I'll definitely be getting this.

I don't play portable so all I really want is for the new pro controller to have a decent d-pad. It has been awful since day one.

If the dock helps boost performance for TV mode then that would be great too.

Bigger joy cons with better grip if you do play handheld.

Showing developers stuff now won't equate to those developers suddenly having decent games ready in less than a years time.

I still expect it to release around May 2025 and potentially have an announcement end of 2024/ full reveal Jan 2025.

They'll need enough stock and enough software support for the first year.

No need for dlc really...

Hyrule Warriors: The Imprisoning War will no doubt be next.

But I wouldn't mind the next Zelda to be a continuation. But have it set some 20 years later with parts of Hyrule rebuilt properly at the start then have the adventure move to new lands outside of Hyrule.

Already pre-ordered but I'm not expecting anything really revolutionary as it is still just New Super Mario Bros with extra power ups and stage changing shenanigans.

I don't collect games anymore though so once I complete it I will sell it on. Hopefully it will have more than 10 hours of gameplay this time round.

Being a Child of the 80's and knowing where all the clips came from this is a really lazy effort trailer in my opinion. 💩

I didn't realise you could see a completion percentage on this one. I only noticed the 'star' next to my save.

I did 280 hours but have already sold the game.

I'll have to borrow my mates copy to check at some point just like I planned if they announce dlc for 2024.

If we are talking launch window we'll no doubt get a 3D Mario on launch day, Mario Kart 10 month 2, Splatoon 4 month 3 then Metroid Prime 4 a few months later.

All depends on the release date of the console though to how staggered these are.

I slightly spoiled the story reveal as I was looking up in the sky, saw a new dragon high up, and got it's name as I'd opened the camera to take a photo of it.

But I found the Master Sword by doing the Tears Quest and catching up with the Dragon straight after.

Then did the deku tree later so the Sword Quest completed upon saving him.

I do wonder if the game was originally going to be called Tears of the Dragon before they settled on Kingdom?

I'm 205 hours in and yet to go fight the final boss though. Still a few things to do.

Still better than what you got for collecting all the Koroks in BOTW.

DLC is coming but probably at the end of the year to allow more people to finish the game fully with glitches or not.

I thought it was sh*te.

Definitely get the feeling this is the final year of the Switch now.

Glad I've still got many hours to go in TOTK and I'm already going to get Pikmin 4 and have the MK booster pack.

2D Mario is really just a slight update from New Super Mario Bros and looked like one of those run games on some of the levels. Will see when they show more but will be another 6 hour game.

Pretty much everything was a filler just to get them to the next system that will have a stellar first year like the Switch. Unless they blow it and announce a new gimmick instead of a Switch 2.

They'll announce the dlc later in the year to not spoil the story.

Also expecting Hyrule Warriors: The Imprisoning War next year.

You know a Direct is bad when they announce a Splatfest in it.

Loads of people raving but to me it was just meh.

The only way Mario advances the animation industry is that there will now be more animated movies being made again for cinema due to its success.

But again, the quality vs quantity issue will crop up.

I'm surprised there's not an amiibo of the dog.

Surely the 1st game will be added to the online subscription now?

"what kind of fun proposal we can make which can possibly provide new and unique entertainment".

If they don't go with Switch 2 then it really will be a step backwards even if their new system is unique.

I enjoyed the demo on Switch a while back . It is on my wishlist. Definitely one to get once my backlog is clear.

Only 15 games to go...

Disappointing extras.

In the Directs the cast always sounded like they were making stuff up about how they loved Mario. They are only there for the money.

I would have preferred storyboards, artwork and a making of documentary with the Animators, Nintendo and Director.

The things people do to not be in a cinema full of noisy children and their parents who don't care what they do.

I'm sure everyone here has watched something pirated in their lives.

Robocop uncut on vhs as a child was definitely a favourite all the way to movies/TV shows in perfect 4k that are easy to get now due to streaming.

I wouldn't watch a movie on my phone though and I still prefer going to the cinema. Guardians of the Galaxy 3 tomorrow. 😍

To fully prepare I'm not reading any articles about TOTK on this site and others and avoiding those gameplay videos too.

I'll be doing the same a few weeks after release so I can go in as blind as possible.

I thought you weren't going to post any spoilers about this game. Guess we'll be getting 5 or 6 posts a day once you have your review copy.

I voted GameCube.

If only the Switch Pro-controller had a decent d-pad. Just try going up and down vines with it in Super Mario Bros 2 and you'll see what I mean.

I haven't read the article but tbh after finishing the game 5 years ago I can't remember.

Looking forward to TOTK though.

Nothing new just yet. Concentrate on the sequel to Super Mario Bros.

Then maybe Luigi's Mansion for a Halloween Release one day.

I really enjoyed it too. Not sure what people are saying about the story.

Spoilers...

It's the first Mario film no doubt in a series. It introduces the audience to Mario, Luigi and their family in Brooklyn and their day job. It shows us how they got to the Mushroom Kingdom. Luigi gets kidnapped by Bowser. Mario wants to rescue Luigi and on the way he befriends Toad (captain toad) and Peach etc..

Bowser wants to marry Peach and destroy the world. They get help from the Kongs leading to the end battle.

Not bad for 92 mins.

Now the sequel is where you explore more in depth their motivations to stay there and the relationships between the main characters.