@MicroMatscenes Not a fan of review bombing myself but I wouln't consider the inability to easily play the traditional tracks online as "insignificant"
@BlaizeV Maybe they simply prefer the bigger Switch (OLED) Just because they like handhelds doesn't mean that they have to buy the handheld-only Switch
If I'd only play in handheld-mode and were to buy a Switch I'd buy the Switch OLED because the screen is bigger + better
"We believe PS5-level performance is required to achieve a great experience on big screens. And in this way, we have provided a unique offering for players and creators in this current console generation."
What does he mean by "unique"? The Xbox Series X is about as powerful as the PS5 and PCs can even be way more powerful, doesn't seem all that unique to me
"Strangely, no Mouse Mode support (though this isn't a Switch 2 Edition), but at least you'll be able to play with friends online regardless of whether they're on Switch 1 or 2."
I mean that would be a very heavy disadvantage for Switch players if Switch 2 players could use mouse controls
@johnedwin And here I though that the Switch 2 outsold the Switch in just 4 days
Jokes aside, yes while there are probably quite a lot people who actually bought HL for their Switch I still think that people bought the Switch version to upgrade to the Switch 2 version.
For example I could buy a brand new copy for the Switch for 35€ and upgrade for 10€, or I could buy the Switch 2 version for 55€. The former saves me 10€
The Switch Pro controller was my favorite controller because it is just so comfortable to hold
And the Switch 2 Pro controller is even better. It just feels so smooth to hold, is very comfortable + the new additions like the headphone jack and the back buttons are a welcome addition
1. I just cant imagine Nintendo putting any of their games onto PC, even if it's one of the lesser popular franchises
2. If they start putting XC or FE onto PC they'd open the floodgate to questions like "Where's Mario/Zelda/Pokemon on PC?"
3. Nintendo already has a big problem with piracy and putting their games onto PC wouldn't help with that, even if they come with something like Denuvo
I just don't consider "product of this low quality" and "$80 would be hilarious, but $70 is still bad considering this is a rushed product" as criticism
@sanderev Yeah, I still can find multiple stores here that let you pre-order a Switch 2 and will delivery it on June 5th (at least that's what they say)
Not only will we have song for the 32(?) tracks but also a ton of remixes of older songs during free roaming and the intermission tracks. Like Sherbet Land in the second clip or during the treehouse gameplay I heard DK Summit and Vancouver Velocity
The most interesting part about this is the fact that they were actually working on an original Mario Kart for the Switch despite the immense success of MK8DX
I assume the framerate upgrade for Bowsers Fury means that the game finally runs at 60fps (or maybe even 120fps) in handheld mode. The fact that the game only ran at 30fps in handheld mode while running at 60fps docked was always a bit off putting
Also the fact that there is no confirmed update for any of the XC games (yet) is a tragedy
@LegendOfStewart I assume since those games are programmed to be able to run at 60fps (even if it barely hits that target on Switch) that the Switch 2 is simply powerful enough to run those games at a constant 60fps. Therefore no upgrade required
@Solid_Python I could definitely see Nintendo allowing devs to restrict GameChat in some way in the future in order to get more memory for the game if memory ever becomes a problem
For example on the original Switch Nintendo at some point after release started to allow devs to use a bit more power in handheld mode in order to get better performance
@Keyblade-Dan I mean isn't the fact that there hasn't been a new Pokemon game in almost 3 years a sign that they are trying to improve/take their time?
But I guess we'll have to wait and see how ZA and Gen 10 turn out
Wasn't that already kinda confirmed in the Direct when they said "Look forward to more news on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Project"?
Also it 'kinda' runs on Steam Deck and thanks to DLSS and being developed for a specific console (instead of being just the PC version) I'd expect it to run alright on Switch 2
No, unless its significally cheaper than buying it in the eShop
I never sell my games anyway so I dont see the point of buying a product that requires me to insert a cartridge and downloading the game instead of just downloading the game
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Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Achieved 19% Profit Increase Last Financial Year
You know, when I saw the thumbnail for the article I thought it would be for a Switch 2 version/patch for XCX
But anyway, absolutely deserved. Honestly has to be my favorite developer out there
Re: Of Course Mario Kart World Is Being Review Bombed
@MicroMatscenes Not a fan of review bombing myself but I wouln't consider the inability to easily play the traditional tracks online as "insignificant"
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
All I can say is that it looks fine in action and that is all that matters to me
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Rosalina in her Touring outfit for me. Used her in 150cc in MK8 as well (but not in 200cc, there I used Dry Bones)
You mispelled her name in the poll btw
Re: Switch 2 Has Already Overtaken The Combined Lifetime Sales Of The Entire Xbox Series Family And PS5 Pro In Japan
@BlaizeV Maybe they simply prefer the bigger Switch (OLED)
Just because they like handhelds doesn't mean that they have to buy the handheld-only Switch
If I'd only play in handheld-mode and were to buy a Switch I'd buy the Switch OLED because the screen is bigger + better
Re: Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
Not adding a donkey transformation is a missed opportunity
Re: PS5 Hit 'Stellar Blade' Is Reportedly In Consideration For The Switch 2
@johnedwin Money
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Boy, I sure hope they announce a new Smash Bros in this DK Bananza Direct
Re: Review: Gex Trilogy (Switch) - A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s
@batmanbud2 One of the very few times I've seen on Youtube where a sponsor actually made sense
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
John Marston for DK Bananza confirmed
Re: Poll: Do You Three-Star-Gold Every Mario World Grand Prix Before Moving On To The Next?
No, I played all cups in order first (and managed to get 3 stars on some of them) because I wanted to see all tracks
After that I tried to get 3 stars on the remaining cups
Re: As Switch 2 Breaks Records Worldwide, Sony Reminds Us That PS5 Still Exists
"We believe PS5-level performance is required to achieve a great experience on big screens. And in this way, we have provided a unique offering for players and creators in this current console generation."
What does he mean by "unique"? The Xbox Series X is about as powerful as the PS5 and PCs can even be way more powerful, doesn't seem all that unique to me
Re: Splatoon 3 To Get Free Switch 2 Update Later This Week
"Strangely, no Mouse Mode support (though this isn't a Switch 2 Edition), but at least you'll be able to play with friends online regardless of whether they're on Switch 1 or 2."
I mean that would be a very heavy disadvantage for Switch players if Switch 2 players could use mouse controls
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
@Spaceman44 They are talking about the sales of Hogwarts Legacy on those plattforms, not the actual console sales themself
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
@johnedwin And here I though that the Switch 2 outsold the Switch in just 4 days
Jokes aside, yes while there are probably quite a lot people who actually bought HL for their Switch I still think that people bought the Switch version to upgrade to the Switch 2 version.
For example I could buy a brand new copy for the Switch for 35€ and upgrade for 10€, or I could buy the Switch 2 version for 55€. The former saves me 10€
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
"Hogwarts Legacy takes second place, though oddly enough, Switch 2 sales actually lag behind Switch 1 and PS5."
I'd guess that buying the Switch version + 10£ upgrade is cheaper than buying the Switch 2 version
Re: Xbox Officially Enters The Handheld Space, But Nintendo Won't Be Worried
I think they should have called it Xbox Rog Allx X because that way it would fit with the rest of their (ridiculous) naming scheme:
Anyway, I wonder how many people think that this is an actual Xbox handheld when in reality it is an Windows handheld with Xbox branding.
Re: Poll: Switch 2 Battery Reportedly Lasting Under Two Hours With Mario Kart - How Is Yours Holding Up?
"Is your Switch 2 battery draining down to under 60% whilst in standby?"
I've noticed that downloading games drains the battery quite a bit, like 7% in 15 minutes or so.
But as soon as all download finished the battery drain is ok. Before I went to sleep my Switch 2 was at 100% and in the morning it was at 93%
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
The Switch Pro controller was my favorite controller because it is just so comfortable to hold
And the Switch 2 Pro controller is even better. It just feels so smooth to hold, is very comfortable + the new additions like the headphone jack and the back buttons are a welcome addition
Re: Talking Point: Does Your Switch 2 Vent Smell?
It kinda smell like the Steam Deck vent (which means it smells good)
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Switch 2 Size Comparison - Here's How It Compares To (Nearly) Every Handheld Known To Humankind
I had no clue how massive the Game Gear was. I knew that it was big but not THAT big
Re: US Retailers Are Playing With Fire With More Switch 2 Cancellations
Thankfully mine already got shipped
Re: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Footage Shows 60fps Gameplay For Switch 2
@Joeynator3000 The lake which they show in the trailer is known to have an aweful framerate on Switch though
Re: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Footage Shows 60fps Gameplay For Switch 2
I think Reddit caps the framerate of video to 30fps because the video Serebii posted on Twitter looks a lot smoother
Re: Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page
@Woodyshoe Yeah but the games on mobile are spin-offs specifially created for mobile and not the actual console games
Re: Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page
@Woodyshoe Doubt it for multiple reasons:
1. I just cant imagine Nintendo putting any of their games onto PC, even if it's one of the lesser popular franchises
2. If they start putting XC or FE onto PC they'd open the floodgate to questions like "Where's Mario/Zelda/Pokemon on PC?"
3. Nintendo already has a big problem with piracy and putting their games onto PC wouldn't help with that, even if they come with something like Denuvo
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
MK World + CP2077 for me
Also will get BotW + TotK but I already have the Switch Online Expansion Pass so I'll get them for "free"
And also will check out Pokemon SV because I'm curious to see the game with an actual framerate
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
@PikminMarioKirby I agree that criticism is good
I just don't consider "product of this low quality" and "$80 would be hilarious, but $70 is still bad considering this is a rushed product" as criticism
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
@PikminMarioKirby Because many people like to enjoy video games instead of complaining about them
Re: The Next Pokémon Presents Is Coming In July
Announcing a Pokemon Presents 2 months prior certainly is a choice
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Secures Switch & Switch 2 Release Date
One month earlier than expected. The last few Pokemon games (except PLA) all released in November
Very excited for the first Pokemon game on Switch 2
Re: Switch 2 Units Are Allegedly Out In The Wild, But You Might Need An Update To Play Games
@TAndvig Probably because to most people it's a non issue
How many people who buy a Switch 2 (especially at launch) dont have access to internet?
Re: Nintendo Is Taking Even More Steps To Prevent Switch 2 Scalping In Japan
@sanderev Yeah, I still can find multiple stores here that let you pre-order a Switch 2 and will delivery it on June 5th (at least that's what they say)
Seems like stock isn't an issue here
Re: Video: Here's A Sneak Peek Of Mario Kart World's Start Screen
Man I'm so excited for the music in this game
Not only will we have song for the 32(?) tracks but also a ton of remixes of older songs during free roaming and the intermission tracks.
Like Sherbet Land in the second clip or during the treehouse gameplay I heard DK Summit and Vancouver Velocity
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Dev Used Procedural Generation To Manage 100,000 Different Assets
@darkswabber You didn't have to mention that Minecraft is 16 years old. I feel very old now
Re: Mario Kart World Was Originally In Development For Switch 1
The most interesting part about this is the fact that they were actually working on an original Mario Kart for the Switch despite the immense success of MK8DX
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
I assume the framerate upgrade for Bowsers Fury means that the game finally runs at 60fps (or maybe even 120fps) in handheld mode. The fact that the game only ran at 30fps in handheld mode while running at 60fps docked was always a bit off putting
Also the fact that there is no confirmed update for any of the XC games (yet) is a tragedy
Re: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
@LegendOfStewart I assume since those games are programmed to be able to run at 60fps (even if it barely hits that target on Switch) that the Switch 2 is simply powerful enough to run those games at a constant 60fps. Therefore no upgrade required
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed
@Solid_Python I could definitely see Nintendo allowing devs to restrict GameChat in some way in the future in order to get more memory for the game if memory ever becomes a problem
For example on the original Switch Nintendo at some point after release started to allow devs to use a bit more power in handheld mode in order to get better performance
Re: Yakuza 0? It Can't Be! Check Out David Hayter In Sega's Switch 2 Launch Title
@Erigen Hi, I'm nobody
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is Now The Second-Best Selling Game In The Series
@Keyblade-Dan I mean isn't the fact that there hasn't been a new Pokemon game in almost 3 years a sign that they are trying to improve/take their time?
But I guess we'll have to wait and see how ZA and Gen 10 turn out
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is Now The Second-Best Selling Game In The Series
SV deserves to be the second best selling entry in the series simply because it means that SwSh isn't the second best selling entry anymore
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2025
I think this might be the first time the second Pokemon generation introduced on a console outsold the first one, no?
(although XY and SM were very close to each other)
Re: Nintendo Expects To Sell 15 Million Switch 2 Consoles This Financial Year
In other words, Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to outsell the Wii U in less than a year
Re: Gorgeous 'Trails In The Sky' Remake Gets September Release Date
I really hope that there will be a Switch 2 version, or at the very least that the Switch version takes advantage of the Switch 2 (higher fps/res)
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
Wasn't that already kinda confirmed in the Direct when they said "Look forward to more news on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Project"?
Also it 'kinda' runs on Steam Deck and thanks to DLSS and being developed for a specific console (instead of being just the PC version) I'd expect it to run alright on Switch 2
Re: Opinion: Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
I'm personally much more interested in a potrntial Switch 2 port of AC Shadows
Might get me to buy a AC game again (if it runs well enough), because I think they'd fit well on a handheld
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
No, unless its significally cheaper than buying it in the eShop
I never sell my games anyway so I dont see the point of buying a product that requires me to insert a cartridge and downloading the game instead of just downloading the game
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?
Xenoblade
Just imagine what a XC game on Switch 2 could look like
Re: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Out Now, But Switch 2 Is Unconfirmed
Well it is Steam Deck verified (although we have yet to see how well it actually runs) so there's hope