I had heard so much about this game prior to release on Switch. I have a committed group of on line friends who chat and play Mario Kart. but now, we’ve switched up things and have only been playing Among Us. great game to play with family and friends! happy to see this game have success on Switch!
on the other hand, at least you have the original box with all the instruction booklets, game link cable, and headphones!
don’t know how much of “too much money” you paid but I’d pay a decent amount of money for the original Game Boy with its original box and all of its contents.
it takes tools and talent to hack this thing. I personally couldn’t do it.
like many of you here, I’ve played the hell out of Super Mario Bros. on many Nintendo systems through out the years starting with the original NES. oddly enough, this Game & Watch hardware has to be one of the best ways to play this game. the controls are super responsive. with that said, that is the reason I was intrigued with the hacking as I’d love to play more NES games on this little hardware. I’d love if Nintendo released more Game & Watch games in the future. fingers crossed for a Zelda one with part I and II from NES
best feature of Super Mario 3D Land...the 3D! for the few that actually used the 3D feature on the 3DS would agree. this game was built from the ground up as a showcase for the 3DS! brilliant!
I forget that Kid Icarus has on line! does anyone still have the stand that comes with the game? I do and I continue to use it in various ways (Wii U game pad, Switch holder).
anyhow, I recently started playing again on my 3DS after a couple of years of abandonment and have only tried out MK7 on line. I’ll have to try out SF4 now that I know it’s still active.
classic arcade games have been present on the Switch since day one and the library grows every week! I’m grateful for the long list of classics available.
and like this feature, I, too, have ten arcade games I’d love to see on the Switch. many readers have their own list. we’ll just have to see what arcade retro goodness 2021 brings to the system. kudos to all the companies for bringing all these classics and for more to come!
I live in the West Coast of the US so I had never heard of this family chain.
but I can relate with the loss of a video store. I grew up with the obvious Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, but I also rented from many other local places that slowly closed one by one. weekends were magical as a child as it meant no school and playing a new game that I rented every weekend!
will I be returning to SM3DW? YES!!! personally, I believe it’s the best Mario game in the franchise! playing solo is fun. but when played in co-op is where the game really shines! one of the best co-op games ever made. can’t wait to play on line as well!
as far as Bowser’s Fury, I feel that it’s going to be what Lost Levels was to the original Super Mario Bros. what the New Super Luigi U was to the New Super Mario Bros. U: painfully difficult.
I’m a SUPER fan of the Mario Kart franchise so MKL:HC was an automatic purchase for me. the thing that surprises me is how I’m still enjoying creating courses! I felt that it was going to be something I played with for a bit and would just have the kart for display but I’m still enjoying it! highly recommend to all Mario Kart fanatics!
I recently used 800 of my hard earned Platinum Points on the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Decoration Kit. It really gives my home made courses that Mario Kart touch.
but I do agree that Club Nintendo was better and gave out more rewards for your purchases. sure, I did like a hundred + surveys for all of my purchased games but the payback was awesome! shirts, posters, video game soundtracks...a whole lot more merch than they offer now.
Celeste has been out for a good while and I just keep hearing about how great the game (and music) is. I need to purchase soon.
same with Hades. I’m not much into rogue type dungeon crawlers but the reviews (plus several game of the year awards for 2020) have been very positive that I’ve been tempted to purchase.
so, I won’t be watching AGDQ for these games until I try them out.
I played the hell out of my 3DS from 2011 up until the Switch arrived in 2017. oddly enough, I have picked it up again as of recent and have been re-playing some classics!
it’s a toss up for me as the Switch and 3DS are my top two favorite Nintendo consoles.
since the Wii, I’ve always appreciated how Nintendo gave players access to past hits via the virtual console although limited mainly to the games from their past consoles.
with the Switch, I love that they have brought a ton of classics in their original arcade format! as a child who grew up in arcades in the 80’s, the Switch has become the arcade of my dreams in the palm of my hand!
speaking of beat em ups...I’ve rekindled with my 3DS and recently started playing “3D Streets of Rage” 1 and 2 for the system. with the 3D on, these two classics really shine on the 3DS and are arguably the best looking versions of both games!
I recall in the late 90’s/ early 00’s, I was tempted to purchase a Neo Geo Pocket but never did. with that said, I feel people that had it are more attracted to purchase games such as this one for the nostalgia and nothing more. I’d rather purchase the Arcade Archives version of this game than the watered down vanilla version
I have both my Switch and Wii U connected to my television and they each have an Ethernet cable for on line play. sadly, it’s been almost a year since I’ve played online games on my Wii U. crazy to know that there are people still playing on line on the Wii U!
prior to the latest announcement of Mii costumes, I didn’t even know who Geno was. then again, I’ve never been into RPG’s even if the Mario franchise is involved 🤷♂️
I ❤️ Rosalina’s Ice World from Mario Kart 7 on 3DS!! a course that would never come to fruition without the collaboration of Retro Studios and Nintendo EAD!
I’m happy for the mobile players enjoying MKT. I tried playing it but the controls turned me off. I’m not a fan of touch screen controls. MK8D UI with a Pro Controller is where it’s at for me.
I’ve been tempted to get this on mobile because of all the hype and praise it’s been receiving but glad I didn’t. I have a group of friends I game with on Switch and we’re all going to purchase it and try it out soon. fingers crossed 🤞🏼 that it’ll be a fun experience!
right after the update, I tested this by sending a video to my smartphone...be aware that this is Nintendo so you won’t be sending pics/videos via airdrop like most current devices do. it’s a bit tedious, yet, simple to do.
hopefully it’ll open in the US soon! I’ve heard that it’s coming to Universal Orlando. I wouldn’t mind traveling there but would much prefer it coming to Universal Hollywood as I’m less than an hour from the park! let’s make it happen Universal/Nintendo!!
I have purchased Super Mario Bros. many times over as many of you.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s the most recent release but if you’re sight is still good, the Game & Watch release has to be one of the best ways to play. the d-pad and buttons are small but the controls are super responsive!
I used to play this game on the NES when first released. I never made it far as it was pretty difficult at the time. I’ll prob give this one a go for purchase.
btw I love Hamster and all the work they’ve done with the Arcade Archives! every time I purchase a game, it feels like I turn into a child that has gone back in time with an endless amount of coins 🪙 in my pocket 🥰
cool video! I’m inspired to be more creative with the track creation!
also, I recently received my Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Decoration Kit courtesy of My Nintendo (and my 800 Platinum Points that I had to redeem). https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ff9412a16807b251 it’ll be nice to give my tracks that authentic Mario Kart feel with the in game billboards. plus, it comes with the additional eight arrow fences so I’ll have ten in total with the additional two that come with the original package. gotta get the creative cap on to make some unique tracks!
@Rockman55 it does seem a bit narrow. when I create custom tracks at home, I make the tracks as wide as the starting/finish line (the four check points) which is approx 22in. (55.88 cm) wide.
and yes! I love this Rainbow Road remake! looks awesome!!
the positives of owning a Wii U: backward compatibility with the original Wii, and that you can play some games from the GBA, and DS library via virtual console.
you can play almost all the A-list games from the Wii U on Switch (MK8D, DK Tropical Freeze, NSMBUD, Pikmin 3, TLOZ:BOTW, and SMB 3D World) but, of course, you’ll have to pay to own them again on your newer system. Even 3D All Stars, with the exception of Sunshine, you can play SM64 and Galaxy 1 (and Galaxy 2) on Wii U.
in the 80’s, I recall seeing older teens with game & watch’s and thought they were the coolest thing around. I never owned one then which justified my purchase. it’s a piece of Nintendo history I never had until now. extremely happy with my purchase!
here in the US, I was fortunate enough to grab two; one for play and one as a collectors item!
on Friday, I had to go to four different places before finding one at a GameStop 25 minutes away from home.
early Sunday morning, I noticed that my local Wal-Mart (the very first place I went to look on Friday) had seven in stock according to their website so I went to have a look. sure enough, they had them and was able to grab a second one.
the strange thing about that last purchase was that I went back to the Wal-Mart website right after my purchase only to see that they no longer had them in store for pick up. furthermore, they only had them for online delivery at $100! that’s double the price!!
@Heavyarms55 just like @GrailUK says, the actual kart doesn’t move that fast. especially at 50cc. also, when going at 150/200cc, the camera blurs making it a bit difficult to see the AR obstacles on the track. so if one has a little bit of play space, you still can come up with some good tracks that you’ll see clearly on your screen and have a blast with it even at 50cc IMO
@wazlon I don’t have carpet so I’ve yet to try. regardless of terrain, just be sure the area you kart is clean. the kart picks up a lot of debris and I’ve read reviews in which the wheels had a lot of hair get stuck within the tires making them difficult to impossible to control correctly. otherwise, Live kart is pretty awesome!
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Re: Among Us Estimated To Have Sold 3.2 Million Copies On Switch In Launch Month
I had heard so much about this game prior to release on Switch. I have a committed group of on line friends who chat and play Mario Kart. but now, we’ve switched up things and have only been playing Among Us. great game to play with family and friends! happy to see this game have success on Switch!
Re: Undertale Creator Toby Fox Provides Progress Update On Deltarune's Second Chapter
am I the only person in here who has never played Undertale?
Re: Switch Ranked Greatest Handheld Of All Time By UK Newspaper The Guardian
Nintendo scored big with its hybrid system.
sadly, I only play it on TV. to each their own I guess 🤷♂️
Re: Video: We "Opened" An Original Nintendo Game Boy From 1989
so sorry about that Zion! you’re a brave soul!
on the other hand, at least you have the original box with all the instruction booklets, game link cable, and headphones!
don’t know how much of “too much money” you paid but I’d pay a decent amount of money for the original Game Boy with its original box and all of its contents.
Re: Popular Game & Watch Hacking Videos Are Being Targeted By Nintendo's Ninjas
it takes tools and talent to hack this thing. I personally couldn’t do it.
like many of you here, I’ve played the hell out of Super Mario Bros. on many Nintendo systems through out the years starting with the original NES. oddly enough, this Game & Watch hardware has to be one of the best ways to play this game. the controls are super responsive. with that said, that is the reason I was intrigued with the hacking as I’d love to play more NES games on this little hardware. I’d love if Nintendo released more Game & Watch games in the future. fingers crossed for a Zelda one with part I and II from NES
Re: There Were Over 2 Billion Tweets About Gaming In 2020, Most Of It For Animal Crossing
speaking of Twitter, a Nintendo Direct was tweeted for 12/1/21 at 6am Pacific (14:00 London time). incoming news about SMB3DW+BF!
Re: Feature: Remembering Super Mario 3D Land, 3D World’s Oft-Forgotten Predecessor
best feature of Super Mario 3D Land...the 3D! for the few that actually used the 3D feature on the 3DS would agree. this game was built from the ground up as a showcase for the 3DS! brilliant!
Re: Select Neo Geo Games On The Switch eShop Are Currently 50% Off
I have most of these and the ones that I don’t have do not interest me.
good that they are doing sales! HAMSTER is awesome for bringing all these classics!
Re: Video: So, Are People Still Playing 3DS Games Online?
I forget that Kid Icarus has on line! does anyone still have the stand that comes with the game? I do and I continue to use it in various ways (Wii U game pad, Switch holder).
anyhow, I recently started playing again on my 3DS after a couple of years of abandonment and have only tried out MK7 on line. I’ll have to try out SF4 now that I know it’s still active.
Re: Feature: Ten Arcade Games We'd Love To See On Switch
classic arcade games have been present on the Switch since day one and the library grows every week! I’m grateful for the long list of classics available.
and like this feature, I, too, have ten arcade games I’d love to see on the Switch. many readers have their own list. we’ll just have to see what arcade retro goodness 2021 brings to the system. kudos to all the companies for bringing all these classics and for more to come!
Re: Random: Family Video Closes Its Doors After 42 Years
I live in the West Coast of the US so I had never heard of this family chain.
but I can relate with the loss of a video store. I grew up with the obvious Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, but I also rented from many other local places that slowly closed one by one. weekends were magical as a child as it meant no school and playing a new game that I rented every weekend!
RIP physical rental stores 😢
Re: Super Mario 3D World Teaser Webpage Tells Fans To "Stay Tuned" For More Details About Bowser's Fury
will I be returning to SM3DW? YES!!! personally, I believe it’s the best Mario game in the franchise! playing solo is fun. but when played in co-op is where the game really shines! one of the best co-op games ever made. can’t wait to play on line as well!
as far as Bowser’s Fury, I feel that it’s going to be what Lost Levels was to the original Super Mario Bros. what the New Super Luigi U was to the New Super Mario Bros. U: painfully difficult.
Re: Random: This Mario Kart And LEGO Mario Fusion Is A Work Of Genius
awesome idea Playfool! extremely creative!
I’m a SUPER fan of the Mario Kart franchise so MKL:HC was an automatic purchase for me. the thing that surprises me is how I’m still enjoying creating courses! I felt that it was going to be something I played with for a bit and would just have the kart for display but I’m still enjoying it! highly recommend to all Mario Kart fanatics!
Re: Frustrated Fan Makes My Nintendo Physical Reward Stock Checker
I recently used 800 of my hard earned Platinum Points on the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Decoration Kit. It really gives my home made courses that Mario Kart touch.
but I do agree that Club Nintendo was better and gave out more rewards for your purchases. sure, I did like a hundred + surveys for all of my purchased games but the payback was awesome! shirts, posters, video game soundtracks...a whole lot more merch than they offer now.
Re: AGDQ Schedule Includes Hades And Super Mario Bros. 35 Speedruns
Celeste has been out for a good while and I just keep hearing about how great the game (and music) is. I need to purchase soon.
same with Hades. I’m not much into rogue type dungeon crawlers but the reviews (plus several game of the year awards for 2020) have been very positive that I’ve been tempted to purchase.
so, I won’t be watching AGDQ for these games until I try them out.
Re: Best Of 2020: An Ode To The 3DS, Nintendo's Workhorse Console
I played the hell out of my 3DS from 2011 up until the Switch arrived in 2017. oddly enough, I have picked it up again as of recent and have been re-playing some classics!
it’s a toss up for me as the Switch and 3DS are my top two favorite Nintendo consoles.
Re: Feature: Switch Puts The Arcade Of Your Dreams In The Palm Of Your Hand
cool feature!
since the Wii, I’ve always appreciated how Nintendo gave players access to past hits via the virtual console although limited mainly to the games from their past consoles.
with the Switch, I love that they have brought a ton of classics in their original arcade format! as a child who grew up in arcades in the 80’s, the Switch has become the arcade of my dreams in the palm of my hand!
Continue? yes I will! (inserts virtual coin) 🪙
Re: Review: Double Dragon Neon - An Energetic Reboot Which Has Aged Surprisingly Well
tempting but I’ll wait.
speaking of beat em ups...I’ve rekindled with my 3DS and recently started playing “3D Streets of Rage” 1 and 2 for the system. with the 3D on, these two classics really shine on the 3DS and are arguably the best looking versions of both games!
sorry for the tangent.
Re: Super Nintendo World New Commercial And Yoshi's Adventure Ride Revealed
the Yoshi’s ride is too adorable 🥰!
the Mario Kart ride with Rainbow Road looks amazing 🤩🌈🏁🏎🏎🏎🏁🌈🤩!!!
Re: Hamster's Final Arcade Archives Switch Release For 2020 Is Shanghai III
@Gerald one can only hope.
I personally want Kung-Fu Master from Irem / Data East!
Re: Review: Fatal Fury: First Contact - Lightweight Brawling Action That's Fun In Short Bursts
I recall in the late 90’s/ early 00’s, I was tempted to purchase a Neo Geo Pocket but never did. with that said, I feel people that had it are more attracted to purchase games such as this one for the nostalgia and nothing more. I’d rather purchase the Arcade Archives version of this game than the watered down vanilla version
Re: Reminder: Today Is Toy Day In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
I’ve abandoned my island! I haven’t played this game since May/June I believe. I wouldn’t get a toy for toy day because no one would remember me 🤷♂️
Re: Konami's Gradius III Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch eShop This Week
@Liam_Doolan thank you! totally forgot there were multiple first releases on day one
Re: Konami's Gradius III Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch eShop This Week
Impressive!! 200 consecutive weeks!
speaking of which...what game was their first release? I want to say it was a Neo Geo game but can’t recall 🧐
Re: Video: Are People Still Playing Wii U Games Online? Let's Find Out
I have both my Switch and Wii U connected to my television and they each have an Ethernet cable for on line play. sadly, it’s been almost a year since I’ve played online games on my Wii U. crazy to know that there are people still playing on line on the Wii U!
Re: Nordisk Games Acquires 40% Of Metroid: Samus Returns Developer MercurySteam
if it’s a good move for the company then good for them!
also, I need to purchase Metroid Samus Returns! it’ll be my Xmas gift 🎁 🎄
Re: Random: Sakurai's Nod To Super Mario RPG In His Latest Smash Ultimate Photo
prior to the latest announcement of Mii costumes, I didn’t even know who Geno was. then again, I’ve never been into RPG’s even if the Mario franchise is involved 🤷♂️
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Gives Super Mario Fans A Sneak Peek Of Super Nintendo World
I’m happy that they are bringing Super Nintendo World to the Universal Studios in Hollywood! it’s less than an hour drive so yay for Mii!
Re: Get Festive With Rosalina's "Starry Skies And Icy Planets" Update For Mario Kart Tour
I ❤️ Rosalina’s Ice World from Mario Kart 7 on 3DS!! a course that would never come to fruition without the collaboration of Retro Studios and Nintendo EAD!
I’m happy for the mobile players enjoying MKT. I tried playing it but the controls turned me off. I’m not a fan of touch screen controls. MK8D UI with a Pro Controller is where it’s at for me.
Re: Poll: Among Us Is Out Now On The Nintendo Switch, Are You Getting It?
I’ve been tempted to get this on mobile because of all the hype and praise it’s been receiving but glad I didn’t. I have a group of friends I game with on Switch and we’re all going to purchase it and try it out soon. fingers crossed 🤞🏼 that it’ll be a fun experience!
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th December (North America)
Accidental Queens Collection and Alt-Frequencies almost have the same game description written 🧐
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light - We've Come A Long Way In 30 Years
if it weren’t for Melee, this game never gets released here in the West
Re: Guide: How To Transfer Screenshots And Videos From Switch To A Smartphone, PC Or Mac
right after the update, I tested this by sending a video to my smartphone...be aware that this is Nintendo so you won’t be sending pics/videos via airdrop like most current devices do. it’s a bit tedious, yet, simple to do.
cool for putting up this guide!
Re: Super Nintendo World Will Open February 2021, New Images And Mario Kart Ride Detailed
looks absolutely awesome!!!
hopefully it’ll open in the US soon! I’ve heard that it’s coming to Universal Orlando. I wouldn’t mind traveling there but would much prefer it coming to Universal Hollywood as I’m less than an hour from the park! let’s make it happen Universal/Nintendo!!
Re: Feature: What's The Best Way To Play Super Mario Bros. In 2020?
I have purchased Super Mario Bros. many times over as many of you.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s the most recent release but if you’re sight is still good, the Game & Watch release has to be one of the best ways to play. the d-pad and buttons are small but the controls are super responsive!
Re: Don Your Green Beret, Konami's Rush'n Attack Hits The Switch Today
I used to play this game on the NES when first released. I never made it far as it was pretty difficult at the time. I’ll prob give this one a go for purchase.
btw I love Hamster and all the work they’ve done with the Arcade Archives! every time I purchase a game, it feels like I turn into a child that has gone back in time with an endless amount of coins 🪙 in my pocket 🥰
Re: Random: Super-Clever AR Hacks Make Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Really Shine
cool video! I’m inspired to be more creative with the track creation!
also, I recently received my Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Decoration Kit courtesy of My Nintendo (and my 800 Platinum Points that I had to redeem). https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ff9412a16807b251 it’ll be nice to give my tracks that authentic Mario Kart feel with the in game billboards. plus, it comes with the additional eight arrow fences so I’ll have ten in total with the additional two that come with the original package. gotta get the creative cap on to make some unique tracks!
Re: Feature: Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games
not an RPG fan so I’d put Zelda at number one.
then again I didn’t vote so I can’t complaint.
Re: 30 Years After Nintendo's "Operation Midnight Shipping" And Console Launches Are Still Fraught With Danger
funny. I never knew of “operation midnight shipping.”
also, I’m proud to say that I’ve never used Amazon! when it comes to console launches, I always do pre-order and pick up from store on launch day.
Re: Random: 3D-Printed Rainbow Road Takes Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit To A Whole Other Level
@RendellDraw I’ve been tempted to try but haven’t done so. I feel that it would recognize it.
Re: Random: 3D-Printed Rainbow Road Takes Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit To A Whole Other Level
@Rockman55 it does seem a bit narrow. when I create custom tracks at home, I make the tracks as wide as the starting/finish line (the four check points) which is approx 22in. (55.88 cm) wide.
and yes! I love this Rainbow Road remake! looks awesome!!
Re: You Can Now Visit Nintendo's Official Island In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
sadly, I’ve abandoned my town. I haven’t played Animal Crossing since May 🤷♂️
Re: The Wii U First Launched Eight Years Ago Today
the Switch is pretty much a portable Wii U!
the positives of owning a Wii U: backward compatibility with the original Wii, and that you can play some games from the GBA, and DS library via virtual console.
you can play almost all the A-list games from the Wii U on Switch (MK8D, DK Tropical Freeze, NSMBUD, Pikmin 3, TLOZ:BOTW, and SMB 3D World) but, of course, you’ll have to pay to own them again on your newer system. Even 3D All Stars, with the exception of Sunshine, you can play SM64 and Galaxy 1 (and Galaxy 2) on Wii U.
Re: 3DS System Update 11.14.0-46 Is Now Live
funny. coincidentally played my new 3DS XL last night...
I guess it will never die 🤷♂️
Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. - A Gorgeous Object That Leaves You Wanting More
in the 80’s, I recall seeing older teens with game & watch’s and thought they were the coolest thing around. I never owned one then which justified my purchase. it’s a piece of Nintendo history I never had until now. extremely happy with my purchase!
Re: Happy 68th Birthday, Shigeru Miyamoto
happy birthday!!!
Re: Scalpers Are Trying To Flog The New Game & Watch For £200, But Don't Fall For It
here in the US, I was fortunate enough to grab two; one for play and one as a collectors item!
on Friday, I had to go to four different places before finding one at a GameStop 25 minutes away from home.
early Sunday morning, I noticed that my local Wal-Mart (the very first place I went to look on Friday) had seven in stock according to their website so I went to have a look. sure enough, they had them and was able to grab a second one.
the strange thing about that last purchase was that I went back to the Wal-Mart website right after my purchase only to see that they no longer had them in store for pick up. furthermore, they only had them for online delivery at $100! that’s double the price!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 31st)
Castlevania Anniversary Collection!
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Speeds Into First Place
@Heavyarms55 just like @GrailUK says, the actual kart doesn’t move that fast. especially at 50cc. also, when going at 150/200cc, the camera blurs making it a bit difficult to see the AR obstacles on the track. so if one has a little bit of play space, you still can come up with some good tracks that you’ll see clearly on your screen and have a blast with it even at 50cc IMO
Re: Random: It Turns Out Some Cats Love Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
@wazlon I don’t have carpet so I’ve yet to try. regardless of terrain, just be sure the area you kart is clean. the kart picks up a lot of debris and I’ve read reviews in which the wheels had a lot of hair get stuck within the tires making them difficult to impossible to control correctly. otherwise, Live kart is pretty awesome!