@steizgr8 I mean I’d love if they actually shipped the game, it sounds awesome, but yeah I’m about at the finish line here for asking for a refund. Steam code is not what we paid for when we bought a physical Nintendo game lol
Before they release this DLC, they should actually send out the physical copies of their game that were ordered over two years ago… Never supporting this developer again
@Stormcloudlive This exactly! Nostalgic for the days when unlocks were baked into the game. This is the main reason I haven’t bought Smash Bros Ultimate.
I haven’t noticed any blurring issues. Screen is solid to me, but I am certainly not an expert like these guys. I was worried about having to go back to LCD after the fantastic S1 OLED, but honestly, it hasn’t bothered me. I think if I was playing more games with lots of blacks—like horror games—I would be more bothered; I have my PS5 Pro for that though, so no worries. The bright Nintendo colors look great on the new screen, especially after adding a tempered glass screen protector. Love my Switch 2 so far! Tears of the Kingdom is magnificent! All good!
@Yosher You nailed it completely. Worst of both worlds—you have to put a game card in to play your digital download, and there’s no actual game data present on the card for preservation purposes. Then of course the WORST part is that you then have to buy (overpriced) storage cards to build your library on, or delete and redownload as you play. BOO! Game-key cards suck eggs HARD, and I for one am glad that this conversation is continuing!
Trying out all the characters, but haven’t played much yet because I finally started Tears of the Kingdom, and yep… Hopefully they add Link or Zelda at some point soon!
Preordered and can’t wait until July 17th!! Mario Kart World is a good slice of quick fun here and there, but this is the single player adventure that we’ve been waiting for!
In the mean time, enjoying the hell out of Tears of the Kingdom S2 edition; first ever play through—what a game!! 60fps baby!!
Yep, it looks absolutely fantastic; creativity and fun—this is 100% Nintendo! They did the job with that direct, that’s for sure; so many unexpected gameplay features—essentially Donkey Kong Odyssey! Bring on July 17!
Edit: Now we just need that Metroid direct and a release date…
I got their new NeoGrip bundle, and I love it. HOWEVER, it advertises it being dock friendly, and I did it one time and pretty sure now that’s where my scratch came from. So, if you get the new NeoGrip—don’t dock it with the grip on!
@dskatter I’ve been thinking that! I suppose down the road we could take that film off and slap a tempered glass protector on there in its place. Hoping the amfilm protector I have arriving today makes the scratch mostly invisible and I can move on with my life!🤞🏼
Each time I watch that original trailer, I become more and more sold on this game. It looks like a lot of fun, albeit casual fun, but fun nevertheless! So all I am really hoping for at this point is solid performance, and maybe a peek at some of the other things we get to do in the game besides smashing stuff. I am pretty much sold, though!
So many snarky comments in this thread… Yep I have one light scratch on mine, probably from the dock, because I take excellent care of my electronics. Couldn’t believe it when I saw it… Right in the middle of the screen no less. Never bothered with a screen protector for my OLED and had no issues for 4+ years. This thing, however, clearly more sensitive… Lesson learned, screen protector arriving today. Ugh…
Definitely curious to see more of DO; I will be watching. Likely planning to preorder the game anyways, unless they show me something that makes it look worse lol
8 Deluxe is real good; I especially loved the kart building. But World is grabbing me in a way that Mario Kart hasn’t in a long time. It definitely ain’t perfect, but given time and some updates I imagine it’ll be the GOAT. 🏆
I’ve only been playing for a day (~3 hours total), but I am loving it so far. It looks and plays fantastic, and just has gobs of personality! I am liking the way they updated Grand Prix, where rather than repeating a track three times, you do three continuous ‘variations’ on the course; keeps me on my toes! Knockout is the standout, for sure, and is INTENSE! Love it! The free roam… is enjoyable, but as others have said, needed more to unlock and enjoy besides getting stickers. Overall though, very happy with the game!
Tried the demo on PS5 and found it enjoyable, but ultimately didn’t buy. Mouse controls make it an enticing buy on S2. I am assuming it plays and looks similarly, as it definitely wasn’t a powerhouse graphically speaking.
That’s beyond stupid… Gamestop really sh*t the bed, there. Wow… Also, maybe, just maybe… Nintendo made a poor choice with that packaging and should have either put the screen face-down towards the inside of the box, or just buried it further in. But Gamestop… 🤦🏻♂️
Not a fan of this practice whatsoever, for two big reasons:
1) The game is not on the cart, so it is, in effect, just a digital copy. Sure I can sell it, but will I? Probably not; I don’t buy games just to resell them…
2) My hand is being forced to buy more storage, which I do not like. The big advantage of having the game actually on the cart is only needing a small extra amount for a patch or two. Obviously this aligns with PlayStation and Xbox, of having to install a game, but my Pro has 2TB, so…
I will not be supporting game key cards. Nintendo, give publishers more options for card size!!
I remember growing up wanting to make games. I took a different path, but still would have loved to be a game developer. I wonder what kids in the know are thinking these days…? Choosing game developer as a career is becoming a very risky proposition.. 😥
Looks absolutely AWESOME!! So glad I have this preordered; ready to play on my couch while the lady watches her shows. Time to bring back my blade-wielding cyber-magician! Yeeeeah!
I’ll be dusting off my Wii Prime Trilogy to play 2 and 3 before the release of 4 (holiday?), but I really would prefer a beautiful remastered version like Prime. Sigh…
I sincerely hope you’re right! Nintendo really needs to communicate more about this theoretical game boost for Switch 1 games. Given those high preorder sales numbers though, why would they bother lol
Very surprised to not see frame rate improvements for the two Legend of Zelda games. I hope others are correct, and that it will resolve itself by running natively on S2, but that’s a big IF… 🤞🏼
Definitely waiting to play a few (unopened) Zelda games on S2… Other than that it’s business as usual! Plugging away at XCX on my Switch OLED, and taking my sweet time with Clair Obscur on my PS5 Pro. Life is good (until you open the news app).
Would be nice if we could get a more “Nintendo” cursor, something Nintendo-themed like Mario’s pointing glove or the master sword or something. Hopefully down the road…
I’d love to hear about image quality/fps compared to other systems. I definitely want to buy on Switch 2 in support of putting the whole game on the cart, but finding it hard not to believe it’ll look/perform much better on my PS5 Pro… probably a guarantee, in fact, but would be great to know the specs so we can be informed.
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Re: Shadow Labyrinth Is 4K/60 On Switch 2, Free Upgrade Available From Switch 1
But will the game be any good…?
Re: Chained Echoes 'Ashes Of Elrant' DLC Arrives On Switch In August
@steizgr8 @0ohHeWrong Same! This DLC news is gonna reignite all of their customers to say, “where the f%€£ is the game I paid for?!” lol
Re: Chained Echoes 'Ashes Of Elrant' DLC Arrives On Switch In August
@steizgr8 I mean I’d love if they actually shipped the game, it sounds awesome, but yeah I’m about at the finish line here for asking for a refund. Steam code is not what we paid for when we bought a physical Nintendo game lol
Re: Chained Echoes 'Ashes Of Elrant' DLC Arrives On Switch In August
Before they release this DLC, they should actually send out the physical copies of their game that were ordered over two years ago… Never supporting this developer again
Re: Random: Death Stranding 2 Has Mushroom Kingdom References, Just Like Its Predecessor
Cool thanks for spoiling
Re: Video: Switch 2's GameCube Emulation Apparently Has Underlying Issues Nintendo "Desperately Needs To Fix"
@Stormcloudlive This exactly! Nostalgic for the days when unlocks were baked into the game. This is the main reason I haven’t bought Smash Bros Ultimate.
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
I haven’t noticed any blurring issues. Screen is solid to me, but I am certainly not an expert like these guys. I was worried about having to go back to LCD after the fantastic S1 OLED, but honestly, it hasn’t bothered me. I think if I was playing more games with lots of blacks—like horror games—I would be more bothered; I have my PS5 Pro for that though, so no worries. The bright Nintendo colors look great on the new screen, especially after adding a tempered glass screen protector. Love my Switch 2 so far! Tears of the Kingdom is magnificent! All good!
Re: Forget Switch 2 Game Key-Cards - "Full On-The-Cart Physical Releases" Are What People Want, Says Publisher Lost In Cult
@Yosher You nailed it completely. Worst of both worlds—you have to put a game card in to play your digital download, and there’s no actual game data present on the card for preservation purposes. Then of course the WORST part is that you then have to buy (overpriced) storage cards to build your library on, or delete and redownload as you play. BOO! Game-key cards suck eggs HARD, and I for one am glad that this conversation is continuing!
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Trying out all the characters, but haven’t played much yet because I finally started Tears of the Kingdom, and yep… Hopefully they add Link or Zelda at some point soon!
Re: Random: Hideo Kojima Remembers That Time He Used Unwanted Teddy Bear Tech To Make A GBA Vampire Game
I hope this gets added to NSO! But they’d have to do something to address the sunlight aspect, I suppose…
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
The singing is the only aspect of this game that I’m not jazzed about… Hopefully it doesn’t become to grating…
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
Preordered and can’t wait until July 17th!! Mario Kart World is a good slice of quick fun here and there, but this is the single player adventure that we’ve been waiting for!
In the mean time, enjoying the hell out of Tears of the Kingdom S2 edition; first ever play through—what a game!! 60fps baby!!
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Yep, it looks absolutely fantastic; creativity and fun—this is 100% Nintendo! They did the job with that direct, that’s for sure; so many unexpected gameplay features—essentially Donkey Kong Odyssey! Bring on July 17!
Edit: Now we just need that Metroid direct and a release date…
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Looks unbelievable, can’t wait until July 17th!
Re: Donkey Kong Gets A New amiibo, Nintendo Details How They Work In DK Bananza
Dang it, looks great. There goes $30… 🎉
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Box Art Shows Pauline In All Her Glory
Donkey Kong Bananza looks incredible! July 17 can’t come soon enough!
Re: Review: Savage Raven EDC Switch 2 Carry Case - A Sleek Alternative To Nintendo's Official Offering
I got their new NeoGrip bundle, and I love it. HOWEVER, it advertises it being dock friendly, and I did it one time and pretty sure now that’s where my scratch came from. So, if you get the new NeoGrip—don’t dock it with the grip on!
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
@dskatter I’ve been thinking that! I suppose down the road we could take that film off and slap a tempered glass protector on there in its place. Hoping the amfilm protector I have arriving today makes the scratch mostly invisible and I can move on with my life!🤞🏼
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Each time I watch that original trailer, I become more and more sold on this game. It looks like a lot of fun, albeit casual fun, but fun nevertheless! So all I am really hoping for at this point is solid performance, and maybe a peek at some of the other things we get to do in the game besides smashing stuff. I am pretty much sold, though!
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
@skeletormodulator @dskatter @chanimpa Thanks for sharing! Sorry you all fell victim to this too, but glad to hear I am not the only one.
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
So many snarky comments in this thread… Yep I have one light scratch on mine, probably from the dock, because I take excellent care of my electronics. Couldn’t believe it when I saw it… Right in the middle of the screen no less. Never bothered with a screen protector for my OLED and had no issues for 4+ years. This thing, however, clearly more sensitive… Lesson learned, screen protector arriving today. Ugh…
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Definitely curious to see more of DO; I will be watching. Likely planning to preorder the game anyways, unless they show me something that makes it look worse lol
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
8 Deluxe is real good; I especially loved the kart building. But World is grabbing me in a way that Mario Kart hasn’t in a long time. It definitely ain’t perfect, but given time and some updates I imagine it’ll be the GOAT. 🏆
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us DK Is On The Way To Switch 2 Next Month
Every time I watch the trailer, this game grows on me more and more. But definitely would love to see some unedited gameplay footage.
Re: Random: Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
Yeah Target did a sh*t job packing those consoles, all rattling around in the box.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario Kart World
I’ve only been playing for a day (~3 hours total), but I am loving it so far. It looks and plays fantastic, and just has gobs of personality! I am liking the way they updated Grand Prix, where rather than repeating a track three times, you do three continuous ‘variations’ on the course; keeps me on my toes! Knockout is the standout, for sure, and is INTENSE! Love it! The free roam… is enjoyable, but as others have said, needed more to unlock and enjoy besides getting stickers. Overall though, very happy with the game!
Re: Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess (Switch 2) - Tower Defence With A Twist In Capcom's Gorgeous, Yokai-Slaying Hybrid
Tried the demo on PS5 and found it enjoyable, but ultimately didn’t buy. Mouse controls make it an enticing buy on S2. I am assuming it plays and looks similarly, as it definitely wasn’t a powerhouse graphically speaking.
Re: PSA: Got A Switch 2 Pro Controller? This Little Capture Trick Is A Game-Changer
Didn’t realize the charging grip had back buttons! That is a really nice inclusion!
Re: Video: Check Out 14 Minutes Of Blistering Fast Fusion Gameplay On Switch 2
Sold, add to cart! $15 is a steal, too.
Re: Random: One GameStop Apparently Stapled Receipts To Brand New Switch 2 Boxes, And Guess What Happened...
@Vordus It’s a blank screen…? The back has a S2, which is maybe cooler? Anyways, the wow I’m looking for is the console in there, undamaged.
Re: Random: One GameStop Apparently Stapled Receipts To Brand New Switch 2 Boxes, And Guess What Happened...
That’s beyond stupid… Gamestop really sh*t the bed, there. Wow… Also, maybe, just maybe… Nintendo made a poor choice with that packaging and should have either put the screen face-down towards the inside of the box, or just buried it further in. But Gamestop… 🤦🏻♂️
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
Not a fan of this practice whatsoever, for two big reasons:
1) The game is not on the cart, so it is, in effect, just a digital copy. Sure I can sell it, but will I? Probably not; I don’t buy games just to resell them…
2) My hand is being forced to buy more storage, which I do not like. The big advantage of having the game actually on the cart is only needing a small extra amount for a patch or two. Obviously this aligns with PlayStation and Xbox, of having to install a game, but my Pro has 2TB, so…
I will not be supporting game key cards. Nintendo, give publishers more options for card size!!
Re: Video: Check Out How Snappy The Switch 2 eShop & Menus Are In This First Look
That eShop is lookin’ better! Thank Dog!
Re: New Yakuza 0 Opening Movie Builds The Hype For Switch 2 Launch
Hype not built lol; terrible trailer!
Re: A New 3D Metroidvania Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
Very trippy. Couldn’t tell if the framerate was having issues or not… Maybe it was poor animation? Looks interesting though.
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
Hunter Schafer is great; absolutely support that pick!
Re: Fast Fusion Launch Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look At Switch 2 Gameplay
Definitely buying this, looks great!
Re: Rumour: Iconic Studio Codemasters May Soon Close For Good
I remember growing up wanting to make games. I took a different path, but still would have loved to be a game developer. I wonder what kids in the know are thinking these days…? Choosing game developer as a career is becoming a very risky proposition.. 😥
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Shows Off Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Action And Environments
Wow looks amazing! Between this and Ninja Gaiden we’ll be eating good!
Re: Video: Check Out New Direct-Feed Gameplay Of Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2
Looks absolutely AWESOME!! So glad I have this preordered; ready to play on my couch while the lady watches her shows. Time to bring back my blade-wielding cyber-magician! Yeeeeah!
Re: Nintendo Renews A Couple Of Metroid Prime Trademarks
I’ll be dusting off my Wii Prime Trilogy to play 2 and 3 before the release of 4 (holiday?), but I really would prefer a beautiful remastered version like Prime. Sigh…
Re: Zelda Fans Are Concerned About The Free Switch 2 Updates, But Don't Worry
I sincerely hope you’re right! Nintendo really needs to communicate more about this theoretical game boost for Switch 1 games. Given those high preorder sales numbers though, why would they bother lol
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
Very surprised to not see frame rate improvements for the two Legend of Zelda games. I hope others are correct, and that it will resolve itself by running natively on S2, but that’s a big IF… 🤞🏼
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
Definitely waiting to play a few (unopened) Zelda games on S2… Other than that it’s business as usual! Plugging away at XCX on my Switch OLED, and taking my sweet time with Clair Obscur on my PS5 Pro. Life is good (until you open the news app).
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer Seems Open To A Switch 2 Port
Amazing game! If Switch 2 can handle Cyberpunk well, I would bet it can handle Clair Obscur.
Re: PSA: You Can Use Mouse Controls On The Switch 2 HOME Menu
Would be nice if we could get a more “Nintendo” cursor, something Nintendo-themed like Mario’s pointing glove or the master sword or something. Hopefully down the road…
Re: Back Page: Mario Kart World's Roster Is Full Of Deep Cuts, So Where Are These Guys?
@Greenmanalishi There it is! Geno, my guy!
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
@tobsesta99 If you click the small “register” link, the next page will show the date you registered
Re: PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out
Hopefully they are staggering their invite emails to keep the site from getting overwhelmed… Hopefully invites are ongoing today!
Re: Video: Here's Another Look At Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Ahead Of Its Switch 2 Release
I’d love to hear about image quality/fps compared to other systems. I definitely want to buy on Switch 2 in support of putting the whole game on the cart, but finding it hard not to believe it’ll look/perform much better on my PS5 Pro… probably a guarantee, in fact, but would be great to know the specs so we can be informed.