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Didn't Nintendo stop producing download codes for 1st Party games though? Was that just in Europe?

Sad that I sold my original GBA shortly after I got it back in the day due to a bit of financial hardship. Recently managed to pick up an SP (Spongebob Version) and a couple of games and looking to start building the collection that I didn't manage to back then. This list seems as good a place as any to start - already got AstroBoy and Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance on there; only 48 more to go!

@Tasuki Not sure how the article is "wrong"; it's reporting the opinion of one guy.

I don't play FUT, but the article mentions being able to trade with FUT coins in-game, but don't they cost real money too? Can you grind FUT coins in-game as well as buying them?

The least powerful console using the least power is hardly surprising. Not really a like for like comparison either given its basically a handheld for some folk.

Wow, never even knew you could use a DS wrist strap like that!

Regarding the issue of the physical copy (or lack thereof), is there difference with the bandwidth of the cart compared to the internal memory or internal SD card? Just wondered if there was a hardware issue that was preventing it running from a cart; a bit like how the XBox Series consoles will only run Next Gen games from the internal SSD, or if it was a purely business decision.

Another Switch game I might've picked up if it wasn't on Game Pass. Who knows, I might double-dip if I like it.

@Anti-Matter I actually picked this up a few weeks ago for less than £5. Haven't actually played it yet though...

@Anti-Matter My daughter asked for My Universe: Teacher for Christmas and hasn't even looked at it since she briefly played it on Christmas Day. I think she enjoyed it, and it seemed a decent enough game but she only gets limited playtime on Switch and didn't want to cut into Animal Crossing time It's become a bit of a routine; according to the parental controls app she hasn't missed a day on New Horizons since Mid-June, and only around 10-12 days total since she got it the week after release.

Anyone know if this can be played in TATE mode? Screenshots would suggest is does (unless they've just cropped the stuff at the sides), but no mention in the article.

Had this on my wishlist since it was shown on the Indie Showcase Direct. Also on Game Pass now, so will definitely play it at some point. Maybe more suited to playing on the Switch so might even double-dip.

I get that the Zelda series is considered one of the best, although I've only actually played Phantom Hourglass on DS (and got bored of it), but it seems that every game that bears even the slightest resemblance to Zelda; either gameplay or artstyle gets labelled "Zelda-like" on here in a way that doesn't really happen with other games (admittedly the Kickstarter page for this game says trying to be Zelda like).

I recently picked up a SpongeBob GBA and it is a beaut.

@BumpkinRich As I understand it, that chart does include digital sales, however Nintendo doesn't release digital sales numbers so Animal Crossing (and any other Nintendo game that might've been in the chart) is physical only.

Edit: The link to the actual report confirms this.

Think I still have Simpsons Arcade on PS3 from back in the day when it was free on PS+. Great Game.

Quite a few of these on my "to play" list, but none that I've actually played yet. So many games, so little time etc...

@Mgalens definitely doable. I've got a small (7") monitor I used to used for viewing drone footage from an onboard cam. Mine is pretty lo-res and only has composite (Red/White/Yellow) input as it was all I needed for the drone cam, but they are available in HD with HDMI connections.

@sanderev she played Captain Marvel in a couple of low budget indie comic book movies that nobody has heard of

Wasn't great, but wasn't terrible. I've just recently played Let's Go, and actually enjoyed that more. The wild pokemon catching mechanic helped break it up a bit; nothing more monotonous than having to battle endless zubats etc in the previous games.

@StefanN As a parent of a disabled child I can tell you first hand that adding the word "Accessible" to almost anything guarantees the price doubles (at least). £180 for the controller, but assuming it doesn't come with the joystick or oversized buttons either and those things are pricey. Recently looked into getting my son a joystick and button combo as a mouse replacement for PC and similar buttons to those in the pic were about £40 each. So depending on how many buttons or sticks you need this can easily cost £500+ by the time you've set it up for your particular needs.

Ended up using a cheap 3rd party Xbox controller and joy2key software to replicate the mouse. Works ok for a fraction of the price.

Reminds me of Jimmy White's Snooker, or Archer McLean's Pool on the Amiga (which is a good thing). As mentioned further up the comments, the aim assist makes it look far too easy though; hopefully it can be turned off.

@BlueSky Given there is a massive push towards renewable energy at the moment, extra electricity usage not so much of an issue.
Even then I'd guess the extra power used in cloud gaming compares favourably to the amount of energy used in physical gaming, where you have to manufacture the actual media it's stored on, the packaging (plastic game case), packaging for transport to retail outlets. Fuel used to transport, fuel used to get the game to you; either a courier if you buy online, or transport to the store if you're buying in person.

@jbreez00 @sixrings I'm kinda sorry I asked. Who cares which candidate a movie star supports (or doesn't). Twitter is dumb!

@sixrings What's Chris Pine done?

@SwitchplayerJohn I always thought they were the budget version of Ant & Dec

Keep hearing good things about this, but do I really want to add another >50hr game to my backlog? Seems to be on Gamepass at the moment, so if I manage to pick up a SeriesX before it's gone I might give it a go.

@LatsaSpege Items are unlocked via the various challenges. Some are free, while others are only available with Rocket Pass or bought with points. Once you've unlocked an item it'll usually ask if you want to equip it immediately. If not you can just go to the garage later and equip any of your unlocked items there.

With the recent Fortnite challenges for example, you could unlock quite a few items for free, including the Battle Bus. They were pretty easy to get, and each challenge told you how to unlock the item and whether you needed Rocket Pass to do so.

Reminded me a little of the Amiga Classic "Speedball".

Interesting that Rocket League is in there seeing as it's going FTP soon.

Announcing an announcement? I don't get it.

Also, I couldn't help but hear Trump's voice as I was reading that to myself; "I have an announcement, it really is the greatest announcement. The best announcement you'll ever hear...".

@Anti-Matter you're entitled to your opinion....even if it's wrong 😉

So it's just the sealife they have an issue with? What about the bug section of the museum or do bugs not matter to them? Maybe that's next weeks video?

At least Blathers only takes one of each species. What about Tommy and Timmy? Those two will literally buy anything I hand them; fish, bugs, trees, trash, weeds... What are they doing with those pockets full of fish and bugs they buy from me? I reckon PETA are targeting the wrong person here...

My son has resorted to having to play his undocked most of the time as it shuts down due to overheating when docked. Think the fan needs replacing as it does run very loud compared to my Switch. I have removed the case and given it a good clean out, but didn't really make any difference.

@ReWane $249USD according to the FAQ on the website.

"from 3.00pm to 11.00pm" so not even getting to "stay" in the suite, just use it for a few hours for a gaming session. Split the cost with a few mates and it's not a terrible idea for a charity fundraiser though.

Just imported all my Pokemon from a long-abandoned Pokemon Bank and it worked fine. It's at least a couple of years since I paid for a sub and I didn't even need a 3ds (good job, as I sold it about 6 months ago as it was just gathering dust) as the NNID is linked to my Nintendo account. Unfortunately, there were no particularly good Pokemon in the Bank

May have to fire up my long-expired Bank to see if anything is still in there. Will have to borrow a 3Ds from my kids though as I sold mine a while back!