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Disappointed at the lack of any hallmark JRPGs, like Chrono Trigger, SMRPG, FFVI, and Earthbound. Until then, my ROM-injected SNES Mini fills the void.

Kirby Super Star rocks, though.

We were a lucky bunch to grow up with Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. I spent countless hours playing it with friends, in the Chao gardens, and rocking out to its (still) amazing soundtrack.

If the port holds up well, I'll pick it up. The SS!2 will be a nice incentive.

@KitsuneNight Hard same. I played Mega Man Battle & Fighters almost nonstop when I was a kid. I'd pick it up again in a heartbeat.

The modding community is also "fixing" aspects fans feel were neglected, like tree textures. Given enough time, I think we'll see an explosion of creativity in the modding realm; from things like user-created additional content to bug fixes/QoL improvements.

It presents an opportunity, at least. Should someone come out with a mod that extends the wild area, it may spark my interest enough to actually pick one of these up. For better or worse, Game Freak is well on their way to becoming Bethesda.

This would've been my first Pokemon game in nearly a decade had its "Breath of the Wild" moment been realized. Maybe next time.

It's nice to see the amiibo pack with a release date. It's been—what, 3 years?

Seeing Shovel Knight end is somewhat bittersweet, but that doesn't underscore its brilliance. Easily one of my favorite platformers of the last decade.

This is horrifying.

Well deserved! I invested more hours into Smash than any other game on Switch.

Also, people who say Smash isn't a fighting game are boomers.

I recently bought Hyrule Warriors for Switch on Amazon. The picture listed in the description showed the NA version. I was shipped the Australian version, and the seller never got back to me when I requested to return it. Amazon's excerpt also states a more generalized "products" than the narrow "games" category named in the article. That's worth pointing out because I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's been screwed buying amiibos on Amazon.

I support any policies that hinder the scammer and scalper presence on Amazon. No one should be able to buy up a large portion of a distributor's stock with the intention of artificially inflating costs. Further, no honest practice should allow customers to be sent a box full of Party City gift bags after spending $100+ on amiibos, like in my case.

To Nintendo, "innovation" means introducing cardboard peripherals and workout equipment while excluding streamlined user communication and basic file management.

@LightyKD Big, if true. Really, though, the C-stick notches are already enough to dissuade me. It would've been nice if that was noted in the article, anyway.

@link3710 Big, if true. Really, though, the C-stick notches are already enough to dissuade me. It would've been nice if that was noted in the article, anyway.

The C-stick's notches kill my interest. Required Micro USB charging only adds to that. Had it been executed properly, I would've jumped on this in a heartbeat.

Gigantamax Charizard is the best thing I've seen out of this game. I actually prefer this design over its Mega forms. Now that we're getting unique designs, Gigantamax, as a mechanic, just became much more interesting.

The carelessness of these re-releases led me to putting the SNES ROMs on my SNES Mini. I bought all three, enthusiastically anticipating experiencing the original JRPG and its earliest adventures for the first time, but I need to agree with the others here: These look and feel like phone games in the absolute worst sense; inconsistent (cheap-looking) art styles, performance issues, lack of features, etc. These are awful. Dragon Quest deserves better and so do its fans.

My Pro Controller's D-pad has consistently been a point of frustration. There's a noticeable decline in Nintendo's hardware quality. The rate at which Nintendo are self-sabotaging their brand of "Nintendo polish" is impressive, if nothing else.

Level 5 making a mech game? Consider me interested!

@the_beaver Whoops!

For me, the only game that could dethrone Dragon Quest XI S as the best Switch release this year will be Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. In fact, I'm counting on it. I'm a huge Dragon Quest fan, but Xenoblade's jump to the Switch will be a much greater leap than Dragon Quest's. Xenoblade's masterful choreography, gorgeous environments, beautiful music, and captivating storytelling were enough to make my jaw drop the first time around in 480p, and a modern coat of paint will only emphasize its brilliance.

EDIT: As it was quickly pointed out, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is actually dropping next year. I don't know how I was under the impression it'd be dropping this winter. Dragon Quest XI S will probably sit as my favorite Switch release for 2019.

I've been wanting some light gun action on the Switch for a while. It's about time! Consider these day-one purchases.

They must've hired testers, right? SE didn't hire testers for the Secret of Mana remake, and those familiar with it know how that turned out at launch.

@Alucard83 One of the features in the Switch's definitive version of DQXI is the inclusion of orchestrated music.

@Patron I'll parrot the others here: XI is definitely an evolution over VIII, and this definitive version will only further that sentiment. I should clarify that I love VIII, too. I must've played through VIII at least 10 times over the years. Both are excellent games, but XI is a modern and improved take on the formula that made VIII so memorable.

The SP was such a beautiful machine.

@Zeepzeep I don't think they're lying. Here's a German preview that was critical on Nintendo's decision to lock movement to the analogue stick.

https://www.ntower.de/angespielt/374-the-legend-of-zelda-link-s-awakening-switch/

@Matroska Forced use of the analogue stick in a game with 8-directional movement has to be one of the most Nintendo things I've ever heard of.

Looks amazing, but they'd have probably done well to hold back on the reverb some. In conjunction with the pitch correction, the singer's voice sounds robotic. This is a Zelda game; not a dance mix.

DQ deserves so much more love than it gets in the West. I hope the entire series makes its way to the Switch, especially the 3DS port of DQVIII.

X9 and Legends 3, please!

Hero not only carries Dragon Quest representation to the Smash Bros series, but he also brings Akira Toriyama's trademark anime style. It is immediately recognizable. Moreover, the character models are beautifully crafted. It's likely this is the closest Goku will ever get to Smash Bros, and that should be enough for the average Dragon Ball fan. If they aren't aware of Dragon Quest, Hero's inclusion might give them a new series to get into.

I'll echo this game looks a lot more Fable than Zelda, especially the character models. Even the run animations are similar.

It's fun enough, if the demos are anything to go by. Marvelous made some fine adjustments after the feedback from the first demo. This is an action game, for better or worse. The story seems shallow, and every character is forgettable, at least from the latest demo. It is fun, though, and the customization options might be deep enough to warrant some grinding and time on their own. There's also the multiplayer component that could add a worthwhile element. I can see myself picking this up with some friends.

I remember when I thought Miitomo would succeed Miiverse as the Switch's social app. Instead, Nintendo delivered a tedium most players ignore. There's no reason why Nintendo can't offer a streamlined means to communicate. This is a result of their ambitions to set themselves apart from the competition. It sometimes leads to great things, but it can also lead to headaches. As far as messaging on the Switch goes, it's definitely the latter.

A web browser would be nice. The lack of a web browser is particularly strange because it does exist in one form or another. If you need to input a WiFi login, the Switch loads the web page necessary to do so. This must be what hackers granted access to early on.

I'd also like to see a Twitch or first-party app that offers competent streaming. Folders and themes are two more features that are curiously missing. Nintendo is perpetually playing catch-up, it seems.

It's so weird. I love it.

Everyone's talking about censorship and no one's talking about how only an eShop release is confirmed. Why is there no word on a physical copy? It doesn't seem like a game that would be locked to the eShop.

Shared some screams with the boys when this was shown. Unbelievably hyped for this, especially considering I've been dreaming of seeing the original Xenoblade Chronicles reimagined in its sequel's style for the last couple years.

It's not often you see a single user account for nearly 50% of 100+ comments on an article.

Anyway, I'm always hoping for a Direct. Nintendo knows how to come out swinging.

I would buy a Dragon's Dogma sequel without hesitation. Such a good game.

"Ware wa Meshia nari! HAHAHAHA!!!"

I was beginning to wonder if these would ever get packed into a collection for modern systems. I'll venture to guess this is Switch-bound. Mega Man Zero always struck me as X's older and more mature brother, and I don't think I was old enough to fully appreciate them the first time around. I can't wait to jump back in.

Legends next, please?

These ports are jokes without punchlines and make a strong case for emulation. As a huge Grandia fan, I'm not even going to make an attempt to conceal my disappointment. This collection sucks. While the games are fantastic, their legacies are heavily marred by a variety of technical issues spanning across both audio and visual. The games are barely playable in some segments. It's bonkers.

Since I'm doing some traveling, I can only vouch for portable performance. It's laughable how Dragon Quest XI S runs better than games from the 90s ported to a modern system. GungHo's handling of the leadup to release coincides with the end product. They couldn't care less about the Grandia IP or its fans, and it really, really sucks for those of us who were anticipating replaying two of the best JRPGs ever made.

I'd be surprised if Conker didn't perform well on Switch. The same goes for Rare Replay. I'd even venture to guess it'd sell more copies on Switch than Xbox One.

Well, this is something I never expected to see. Make it happen, Capcom!

Both games are incredible. If you're a JRPG fan and don't mind playing some classics, there's really no excuse not to pick this up. Can't wait to play through these on Switch!

@MaxlRoseGNR Speak for yourself.

It's been a long time coming, but we JRPG fans are really being spoiled this generation. Hype for both The Hero and DQXIS!

I would buy Metal Wolf Chaos in a heartbeat.

Super Mario 64 assets confirmed?

@MortalKombat2007 Then you know the drifting is mostly caused by graphite debris and will be distinguishable from, for example, a Joy-Con that's been hurled at a wall. Since this policy only covers drift, servicing one that's been abused would likely be denied.

@MortalKombat2007 The primary cause behind drift is a design flaw and will be easily identifiable to a trained eye. If you were aware of this, I don't think you would've made this comment.

Good news for us that had to replace or pay to repair our Joy-Cons. After reading some of the horror stories, I began to wonder when I'd see the dreaded drift again!

To everyone wondering about the lawsuit's utility: Do you understand now? Those were some quick results. Ideally, though, I'd like to see a Joy-Con followup released that doesn't have graphite contact pads.