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Still the best racing game ever created, only downside is difficulty.

Best game this year, easily. Nothing is close not even H2 or HKS.

It franky means yes, no, or maybe. All depends on the scope of the game.

Every single Casey Hudson RPG has just targeted the the newest more powerful consoles and PC. If I guessed it will miss Switch 2 or at best a super gen late port.

If you look for sales of any of the brands there isn't much besides on the PlayStation side this year tbh. And those sales are still muted vs other years with newer games or releases also.

There still are a few options in the US for joycons and pro controllers at select retailed. For Switch 2 it's been as expected or slightly better than it should be for a VERY poor Black Friday sales overall.

My issue isn't with sales honestly is still the Game Key Cards existing for games that shouldn't use them. Outlaws is a great pick up but that's probably it sadly.

Unfortunate and also good news. When someone leaves it's cool that others have something they are looking forward to do for work.

@MSaturn yep right on about every point. If you really think about it it's very on brand for the 'new Nintendo' with piracy take downs and control over their IP. Yeah they do release themselves strictly on game cards but that's only because they get a cut on the price as well they know it will sell better than GKC. 3rd parties unless very inclined will just use GKCs for all their games. Better get used to them, digital or just realize you won't buy many if few games on Switch 2 in its whole lifetime.

Shocked they effectively are looking at close to 900-1080p (I'm sure it's 480-540p DLSS upscaled) and 50-60fps in handheld. It does look very cut down versus other consoles and especially PC though impressive non the less.

Told you in the previous article he wasn't stating the real reason. Also it is a bandwidth problem with game cards vs SD Express and S2 internal storage. It's been exhausting talked about on other forums over the last few weeks.

We will see most if not all 3rd party AAA games strictly GKC just because of that (unless the game's engine doesn't require I believe more than 400mbps that the game cards hit for their limit), not that they really want to but because it's the only way without being digital only on Switch 2.

It's gonna be a hell of a generation for Nintendo to have to skirt answers on the 3 different bandwidth storage limitations for game on Internal, SD Express and Game Cards.

Why not two game cards? I'd rebuy the game even at $70 if I had to eat +$30 ($15 each) for the 64gb cards after paying $40.

Something needs to be done before launch Square. It's not like the PS4 and PS5 versions aren't BOTH 2 discs.

It "protecting IPs, games, and companies products with game key-cards" then why does Nintendo not use them? Generally Nintendo themselves are more egregious when it comes to lawsuits related to piracy of video games not say Capcom, Namco or even Square.

Nothing of that concept makes sense unless there wasn't any Switch 2 game cards. And those exist so yeah, no.

I want to play the Switch 2 version but in physical game card form like Switch 1 where the game is on the card.

Square sucks.

Seems interesting and character designs are better Fire Emblem characters so far. Hopefully it turns out good.

Paid DLC expansion before release? God this is so low low ball scumbag move. It's still real time also. They are trying to bury the Pokemon IP it seems. Just absolutely horrific.

I wish people would really vote with their wallets but lots of Pokemon fans are so weak it's embarrassing.

Either Switch 1 or PS5 copy I guess. Square man there is NO way this is larger than 64gb even in Unreal engine. Square you suck.

@dustinprewitt You under estimate the power of the Nintendo fan (boy/girl) greatly.

Bro it's Virtual Boy, this is chaos with headaches and weird feeling in your eyes from red/black graphics.

This price of the accessory or Expansion Pak is the least of our human problems. People say whatever but I guess people really never tried the Virtual Boy in real life hahaha.

@topsekret well any non Nintendo AAA games are mostly over 70gb if not reaching 100gb now unless they are smaller/shorter experiences. That's just where AAA games are heading.

Something like Star Wars Outlaws is as well but they brought it down via methods on Switch 2 to about 20-25gb. Currently on my PC it is almost 69gb of space. Not all companies try to compact them down or even CAN. Also Outlaws was made on a proprietary game engine snowdrop. And FF7 games are Unreal so probably also an engine issue it cannot be much smaller in size.

I just checked the Matrix DEMO on PS5 is 26gb. Unreal can bloat game sizes. And that's just a demo.

Does this suck absolute-damn-lutely. But there may not be if any options for FF7 Remake to get on a 64gb game card if it's well over that size. But I would still consider Square cheaping out here if it lands under 64gb digital, seems still something like they'd do.

@1UP-HUSKY there are only 64gb game cards still, this is known. We still have no idea when smaller nor larger game cards will be available. If ever unfortunately.

@ear_wig I don't think there will be a statement. It will just be found out of it does or not via someone random that buys it.

Good news for physical collectors, hopefully it's on the card.

Quantity? Great

Quality? Poor, only really two games worth buying outright at the MSRP prices. Donkey Kong Bananza and Hollow Knight Silksong.

Sounding like it will have a minimum double the ram as Switch 2. It's gunning for past Switch 2 or an Xbox Ally X.

@MetalGear_Yoshi you could always get the 8bitdo Xbox stick and use a converter on Switch 1/2. It's around the same cost for the stick itself. It's wireless also, just like this product.

I should just get this before prices go up due to known dumb. Also it's like less than half the Razer leverless PS5 I bought a few years ago, and this is wireless. Seems like a great product.

Yeah that doesn't make sense to me unless a story driven game won best game. After playing Bananza it's not even close it's the best exclusive on Switch 2. Mario Kart World might as well not even exist it's so far behind imo. Though MK just hasn't been good since Double Dash to me, World wasn't a bad game at all it was how can I say it without not saying it.. they need to give the MK IP a break for at least a generation. But they won't it sells, but hey we are getting Kirby Air Riders so whatever everyone gets fun games (besides new F-ZERO or Eternal Darkness games cough).

I have a Switch 2 Pro controller and it is good enough but a bit ..slick feeling and doesn't hold in the hand very well. I have an EasySMX S10 on the way, but I'm not opposed to getting a TT Max if the price is $60-$70. Three options to wake on sleep for Switch 2, this feels like a dream.

@Abeedo well I'll get it if tariffs don't change it much off $70 USD.

I need a real release. Switch Online NES, SNES, GBA, etc. were all mostly fine. Though I'm not paying for GameCube online games. The infrastructure just doesn't seem to be able to perform like native GameCube or better its just as simple as that even form Nintendo server to a Switch 2. Just remake / remaster it playable offline on a Switch 2 game card for the love of God.

Glad I waited for a console release, unfortunately the wait for the physical copy will just extend it. Cool they opted for an immediate digital release at least.

@abbyhitter yep I didn't necessarily to be part of it but I guess I was, it just was a shock when I heard 'get old fans' and 'realtime battles'.

I definitely hope the game for what it is appeals enough and is a good game.

@bransby well...I'm out then on that alone. Also the graphics are still....ass. I just need a stylistic art style not whatever Pokemon has been the last 3-4 releases. The Pokemon Company needs to get their act together.

Gameplay doesn't do it for me. Easiest pass on a game, even though the concept sounded cool.

@RejectedAng3L because the card to run at Switch 2 game card speeds for Switch 2 is the problem. It costs the publishers about $16 USD per card. This has been known why they are skipping game cards, it's just cost and they don't want to eat it just like a tariff.

The correct version? Neither, good job Square you failed.

@topsekret This is unfortunately what would happen due to the game size and well it's EA. As much as I'd like it on Switch 2 I think it would struggle to do the destruction mechanics with 64 people online. Sure it could work but I'm sure the framerate would be rough.

@Jpw035 sucks gonna have to cancel. Since when did Nintendo make two different versions of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" of games? Getting more confusing by the day.

Still sounds worth my time especially since Amazon JP is selling a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" in physical form for the same cost in USD as the digital or the Switch 1 physical version. No game-key nonsense.

Why not, seems like a no brainer. Especially after the Lego Horizon game.

They should let us buy the games full stop.

Very glad this was a short turnaround for devs and consumers. Wondering if the Clock Tower Rewind Switch 2 version is soon with mouse controls?

I'm good, rather have something else. Focus on the FF7 Remake series or maybe FFIX Remake. XVI was what I'd call unfortunate. Great graphics, great acting, decent gameplay and that's about it. Had high hopes for it and with all the investment in development I guess it's destined to be ported to everything.

@The-Chosen-one Early PC gaming was heavily physical boxes/discs and shareware Floppy disks basically NOTHING was digital for years. I still have plenty of mine even Myst, FF7, UT 2003, and Crysis Warhead. Sounds more like you were late into the PC Steam ecosystem. I had the Half-life 2 box with 7 CDs that forced me to download Steam in 2004.

It only made sense to talk about console power and to leave Nintendo out of the conversation when the Wii came out though during that generation Nintendo obliterated Microsoft and Sony in sales.

When you talk about sales and income it also doesn't make any sense, it's almost like Sony moved the goalpost just because they don't sell as well as Nintendo again.

Both conversations can be true where each is leading the mindshare of the console #1 platform but at the end of the day Nintendo currently sells more than PlayStation. That is what matters anyways to investors and Nintendo makes more exclusives (than any other platform) so that also matters to some consumers.

Really all this means PlayStation is using this strategy to make the most money they can which is admirable.

Well this is simple, if a playable game isn't on the card then there is no reason to buy new or ever. And let's talk about price too, old games at least $10 if not $20 too much while being a game-key card.

This isn't shocking news and was easily seen well before launch, especially when most Switch 1 games on card are playable without a download. Publishers made the wrong decisions and this is the outcome. They lose.

CDPR doing a full game on card plus an expansion is worthy of $60-$70, that's the only way your gonna sell a physical Switch 2 game to a Switch 1 audience. They were the only publisher/dev that took it seriously, besides Nintendo. Let's hope publishers learn otherwise the Switch 2 physical presence will go the way of how Xbox is operating.

@axelhander yeah I think many of us with more premium phones, tablets, handhelds, consoles, PC parts, monitors, TV, etc. are still bummed by what has ended up as the Switch 2 hardware itself.

They barely did the baseline of what we expected, still they cheaped out for $450 USD. The controllers and the dock itself are the worst offenders. How does a dock not output VRR but 4k60fps or 1080p120fps? Also why does barely hitting the back of the dock just tip over the Switch 2? Major QA/design problems here so I've had to wedge my Switch 2 docked between an Xbox 360 & Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive in my entertainment system so when I put in/take out game cards it doesn't just crumble over and bust the screen inside the dock when managing a physical game card.

The lack of any magnetic sensors in Joy-Cons or even a freaking $85 "Pro" controller is just an insult. Oh and do you want to turn on your Switch from a couch without Joy-Con 2? Yeah it requires that $85 "Pro" controller.

There are so many good things here with the software emulation with old Switch 1 games, the majority of my time with my Switch 2. BoTW and ToTK 4k60fps upgrades are excellent also. Mario Kart World is the most Nintendo 'fine' release, perfectly acceptable though the sole new mode is a giant waste of time. Absolutely not worth close to $80 USD though understand people that love MK online it probably is worth $50 with the bundle.

I've had a ton of fun but basically only with the advertising 3D Switch Zelda upgrades, otherwise old stuff running at locked 30fps (finally) or at/close to 60fps. Most of the new launch games simply aren't that good or just okay at best. Still haven't played CP2077 or SF6 and I will admit they seem like good releases but again not new games.

@Sirko seems like Hello Games is the only 3rd party that gave a free upgrade, unless you count Epic Games and Fortnite. It really seems that hardly any of the devs care.

@Ramouz agreed the lack of any human hand-like grips on the Joy-Con are just beyond embarrassing.

Worst part about this controller is it's $85 to be able to turn on my Switch 2 from my couch. Sure you can with joy-con 2 with controller adapter but they are still bad.

@RCGamer unfortunately the joy-con 2 have been taken apart and no Hall, TMR, or any magnetic sensors for the sticks. So Pro 2 could have it but the likelihood is almost 0% until someone rips one open. Again more reason to wait or not buy it at this time.

Just to the point of why are we even doing physical? Just for reselling, sort of in this situation?

Just baffling.

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Pitchford has always been a ****. No exceptions here joking about a price increase.

Finally got a non-bundle via Nintendo. I'll just Gamefly Mario Kart as I don't except myself to like or even love it.
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