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Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Sold 5.21 Million Copies In Just 12 Days

dazzleshell

I'm still surprised people went crazy for the 'limited' thing. The cartridge will still be in production til at least February.

My local Game, Smyths and CEX have shelves full of the game still with some reducing it to £45 and you don't get a good return now if you try trading it for cash either.

As the Switch is doing so well I just can't see this game holding it's value or making more even if you sell it a few years down the line. There will be too many copies out there.

I haven't bought it. I just hope for Zelda's 35th Anniversary next year they don't do a lazy compilation but we get a proper remaster/remake and of course, BOTW2.

Re: SMITE Adds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles As Playable Characters

dazzleshell

Never heard of Smite. At 41 I guess it isn't for me?

I'd like to see the Turtles Arcade games on Switch but also the Konami TMNT console collection.

The fact that you can get the 2 arcade games from Smyths in a small child size arcade cabinet makes me wonder why they haven't come to consoles too?

I understand a full collection will probably never happen due to licensing but it would be great to play Snes Turtles In Time properly again.

Re: Online Retailer Cancels Orders For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Due To "Woefully Short" Supply

dazzleshell

I've used Base many times and although I'm not getting this game I think if their Nintendo supplier can't guarantee their full pre-order amount they can't offer the cheaper price as they buy in bulk. So have had to cancel all orders as a result.

Also with the launch being so close to the direct this will have a knock on effect on the amount of units available to all shops, whether online or not.

Although Limited surely Nintendo will make more physical stock available in the run up to Christmas?

Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About 'Limited-Time' Games From Nintendo?

dazzleshell

On top of my original comment.

When N64 comes to the online service next year it will launch with Mario 64 as one of the first games. And there might still be a 64 mini in the pipeline.

This is also why it is limited to Mario's 35th Anniversary.

No doubt everyone will complain then too that they were tricked by the evil corporation known as Nintendo.

The only thing that might be a shame is that Super Mario Bros 35 is also limited til March as it looks like fun to play online.

Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About 'Limited-Time' Games From Nintendo?

dazzleshell

I'm not buying it because it isn't a decent remaster. Wish Nintendo had redone them using the Odyssey engine with improved textures and all.

I still have my n64 and Cube versions so, although I haven't played them in 20 years I can do it the old fashioned way. And having finally played and completed Galaxy 2 last year I have no desire to replay 1.

As for the limited time. It makes perfect sense as it is for the 35th Anniversary.
I'm not fussed if Nintendo do it more often. If I want a game I'll just buy it on release. Limited Time or not.

Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 61 Million, Equalling The Mighty NES

dazzleshell

With the pandemic delaying a lot of 'unannounced' games this could work in Nintendo's favour.

Once PS5/X is out they will get the limelight but if Nintendo has a killer 2021 with loads of games releasing, akin to 2017 Launch year, we will all be happy and it will keep the sales of hardware going.

I still hope that after Pikmin 3 we get a big Xmas release this year. They might be holding off the rumoured Mario Collection to be released in same month as PS5/X once their release dates are announced.

Re: Guide: How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

dazzleshell

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.

Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing Overtakes Smash Ultimate To Become Switch's Best-Selling Game

dazzleshell

@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.