dazzleshell

Forgetting about the past the Switches best year for a constant run of 1st Party games was launch year 2017. I long for a repeat of that.

Can we have a follow up on one of the major issues of the Pro-Controller...

The D-Pad.

The other known issue where you can be pushing right to make your character go right then for some reason it goes up or even left. And vice versa if a different direction.

I did send both my controllers to be repaired. Both were bought in the first few months of the Switch launch. Both have the issue. Nintendo denied it is a problem and wanted to charge me £35 per controller to fix it.

Having never used the D-pad for a game until Zelda 2 on the Online Service. It only became apparent then so is not due to improper usage etc.

My only gripe with my Switch hardware. I don't have Joycon drift or other issues with Pro.

@ummyeahnintendo

You need to change your daily challenge amount from 100 to whatever you prefer. I set mine to 300 just so it generates the new background earlier. Then I carry on to 1000.

Nice update.

Got to get my daily fix with this game.

@Alztru

That's the whole point. It is meant to be basic. Not worth the 8/10 score maybe. But I've been playing it daily.

And yes, you can cheat and it can recognise jumps incorrectly but that usually means you aren't jumping fully as you can just run on the spot which defeats it's purpose.

Shame they didn't do an Amiibo DLC Fighters Pack 1 with all the fighters in it.

And actually include the pass for free for those that they know collect the Amiibos but don't actually play the game. Like me.

Haven't booted it up since Jan 2019.

Looking forward to adding both to my collection though.

@rjejr

Best comment I've read on here in ages!

Hopefully they will show us the first of the DLC Amiibos too.

I see MK9 being a launch game for Switch 2. Also I'd rather they didn't add dlc to MK8 as it is already the deluxe version. I want them to put all their efforts into the next version.

Mario Party though. I wish they would add dlc to that.

Just Dance 2021. Yay?

I never knew this and I had the game on the original NES back in the day.

@the_beaver.

I wouldn't say Nintendo are being greedy. It just makes business sense and the money earnt will go back into developing more games and hardware.

I imagine we won't see a Switch Selects range til Switch 2 if it is backwards compatible. Although BOTW might get a reduction once the sequel is out.

And I'm not rich either. I buy stuff within budget which is what we all do, whether you use pocket money if you are a kid or have a job as an adult.

If it's an eshop game it has to be 60% or more off for me to buy it. For physical I usually save to get a game on release so the money covers the pre-order. I shop around to get the cheapest price. Then once finished I trade it in for cash.

For example I bought Luigi's Mansion 3 for £36 on release day. Sold it for £35 cash 2 weeks later. 30 hours playtime for £1 is a bargain.

But this is my opinion. Thanks for reading.

@the_beaver

Because they still sell. And there's not enough first party games on system to start a select range really.

Haven't bothered reading the comments as too many during these unprecedented times.

But if not already mentioned, remember to update your joycons too you lovely people.

We won't see Mario Kart 9 til Switch 2. Hopefully as a launch title.

And we won't see any new content for MK8D. They would have done it by now if they were going to.

Can't see this happening myself. Things won't be back to normal til the start of next year at the earliest.

For me whichever one would look good as an Amiibo. As I still collect those and don't play the game.

Not played it since I unlocked all the Characters in Jan 2019.

Think I'm only keeping it because I collect the Amiibos still.

Sexy Nook.

That is all.

I'd love to see 'normal' Nintendo lego sets without gimmicks. Just let me build say, Hyrule Castle and Peach's castle for example.

Although, no doubt it will be overpriced because it is Lego.

That 2nd video is very impressive.

Looking forward to the sequel.

One of my favourite SNES games with a fantastic soundtrack.

If Switch 2 plays Switch 1 games there will be no need to port it. Although they might re-release it with the current DLC included.
Maybe include Subspace Emissary again as that's all that is missing from 'Ultimate'.

To me there's just no need to buy another Smash again.

Pop N' Twinbee is a great game and has some of the best music ever on the SNES.

Not played the other 3 but at least it is more 2 player stuff for the service.

@Mr_Pepperami

Exactly. Where is the Mario Party DLC. We need more boards and characters.

I guess I'm in the minority. But to me the dock is awful. I'd much prefer it matched the back of the Switch.

If price stays the same and you want one or any games/pre-orders, hold off til midnight UK people. They are doing 5% off everything on site. Discount code will be revealed then (as just been posted on their Facebook page).

Good that you have affiliate links to thegamecollection. Usually the cheapest option for games in the UK too.

This is a great update. I still won't be getting the game though as only briefly played the first one on Wii U.

I wish Nintendo would show some love to Super Mario Party though as it is needing new content. But guess they are holding off any updates for a sequel instead.

It's £54.99 on Amazon today if anyone in the UK wants it.

Be nice if they drop some more in December or January but as I've only completed Super Mario World and StarFox so far there is plenty to keep me busy.

Recently finished Link's Awakening, Ghostbusters and Luigi's Mansion too and only just started Starlink (finally).

And remember it is only £17.99 a year you lovely people. No point comparing it to other subscription services when it is so cheap!

Bought them both for £45 in Nectar points as Sainsbury's double up offer is on. Then traded them at CEX for £80 cash. Nice little mark up there with £35 profit. Even collected the Gold Points.

After 'Let's Go' I have no desire to play another Pokemon game unless it gets a full on BOTW style overhaul in the future.

Like others I've had Smash Chrom for a while now as the UK Nintendo store sent me it early. I posted this in the Amiibo forum. Was hoping other 2 would follow suit but guess they will arrive on release day.

Will be happy once I get the final 2 normal fighters in January. Then will just be the dlc ones to go.

Any UK readers received Chrom (Smash 80) 3 weeks early like me?

Got it from the UK Nintendo store. Very odd as they are usually quite strict and adhere to release dates.

Got my 10% off with the Catalogue code to use on my next order too.

@edgedino

Wasn't so bad? Was the issue the actual D-pad then? What magic fix did you find?

I have 2 launch day Pro-Controllers. Both have same issue with D-pads which I only discovered when playing Zelda 2 on the NES online service earlier this year. Basically, you end up changing direction when you press up sometimes. Or go up when pressing left or right. Great considering I'd never used the D-pad for any other games.

When I tried going up the vines in Mario 2 the game was pretty much unplayable as you'd veer off either left or right.

Sending them in to Nintendo for Repair they admitted they were both faulty but refused to take any responsibility for this being a design issue. So, I just got them returned. £34 per controller to fix a known issue was a bit much.

So now I use an 8bitdo SF30 for D-pad games.

Surely this should be offered to those over 25 as well if needed.

It is a lovely remake and although I've only played it docked the slight issues don't detract from overall experience.

Having finished it today I will sell it on for £35. Having paid £36 I am very happy with 15 hours of gameplay for a quid.

@Tandy255 Yes. Definitely slow down in certain parts of SMW with multiple enemies. SNES mini never had this issue.

Finished SMW at weekend 100%. Remembered all but 2 of the level exits without cheating. Not bad for it being 27 years since I first played it.

I'm okay with this. Plenty of SNES games to get us started. And if they drop say 6 in one go every few months or so then all is good.

At least I don't have to read the same negative comments every month when the NES games dropped now.

Switchercise

So many games but with Amazon's prices, so many cheaper Site's to buy them from.

Looking forward to it as I only played the Wii and PS3 version briefly. I managed to get it for £21 as preordered it ages ago.

To many this game is Ghostbusters 3. I still have high hopes for Ghostbusters 2020 too.

My wii u had issue with not enough power getting to it when switched on. Was launch model. Nintendo fixed it.

My 2 launch day pro controller dpads are still useless when playing certain games. Characters keep changing direction when up is pressed, either going right or left. Nintendo UK wants £34 per controller to fix them. They are still in denial about this known issue.

I recommend 'thegamecollection' too. Although you don't always get the game on release date. Yoshi arrived on a Saturday for example. But you get loyalty points you can use for money off a future order too.

Last month they did a 'Spend £80 get 10% off offer', not reported on this site though so I managed to pre-order Zelda for £36, Luigi for £36 and Ghostbusters for £21. I hope they do something similar in the future.

You get the ghost dog keyring with Luigi if anyone is after that.

I haven't bothered reading the comments coz they will be the same people repeating the same things that I have read for the last 10 months.

Let's see what September brings with the Anniversary of the service. Perfect time to add SNES support. Maybe...

Yup nearly a week too late.

I do think when you post an article like this and then you find out it is sold out you should really just delete the article. As there's no real point in it being there.

Also might be worth all of the team signing up to the Nintendo Store email newsletters. So it can be posted on the day something is announced as being in stock. Or just the UK readers sign up to them.

You should do a poll on the Pro-controller dpad issue too.

@Yorumi I bought 2 pro's at launch. Both have the dpad issue. For anyone who hasn't noticed just try going up a vine in Super Mario Bros 2. If you have the issue you'll soon drift to the left or right and fall off. Or try Zelda 1/2 on the map screen.

I sent 1 controller into Nintendo and they denied all responsibilty. Even though I have the issue on both controllers and made them aware of it. They wanted to charge me £34 per controller to fix it.

I just got them to return it
I bought an 8bitdo pro which I will use on future dpad games.

As for JoyCons I don't appear to have the issue although I haven't played using them or in handheld mode since Let's Go in November.