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@Jeronan I hope they are great. I'm not planning the expense into S2 but a really incredible Pokemon could sure tilt in that direction. I'd expect it next year too. With maybe a remake of something by Spring '26 or even before.

I really like even current Pokemon games but I went into this video interested but I figure if I am too bored to even watch this short clip, I guess I have lost interest in the game altogether. Still have Violet DLC to get through and Arceus for a second playthrough will cover me for this gen since I'm sticking with S1.

Since first day of pre-order had this ordered - now, canceled pre-order, will buy Switch 1 version used, or not at all...

I was hoping for ....something... for this game to be better. The setting in Pokemon regeons, the vive is my favorite parts of thee games. But this one? ...I ..... I just.... can't.

They should go back to the top down but updated and go nuts on the look and feel of these games. Old style with modern tech. Maybe even 2d-hd style.

I loved Violet so I am no Poke-snob, but this game... what an increasing letdown as more gets shown. I'm going back to the DS games this fall to fill in some games I never had time for, instead of playing this while it is hot.

What a joke this has become.

Not just that overhyped and unwanted C button fiasco, but what has happened with this company, post-Iwata, etc.

I was one click away from an accidental subscription without knowing it, and I am fairly perceptive. I won't pay for it and do not want the NSO service. The trials are more than enough for me to take a different type of play for a week or so. Otherwise I have the NSO games over and over on multiple devices, some bought but now headed heavily into emulation as well.

Cecember 2023 I bought the Series X literally just to get this game (and others, but this was my push!)... Got my Series X on sale for $300 BEFORE the price increase. I regretted it, I don't ply Xbox much.... Now that Switch 2 has failed for me right out of the gate, I feel vindicated and happy to have the other option for this generation.

I have since enriched my Series X, not with Game Pass, but with the countless sales they have on past and recent games. Pretty fun and will spend this downfall of Nintendo period on Switch 1 backlog and Series X current and past gems at a reasonable hum-grade pricing system. Not what i wanted to do, but corporate greed will fin balance when we speak with our wallets.

All thanks to this great iconic fighting series!! I love Street Fighter.

Emulation on the Miyoo, Home Brew Wii and other devices has been a total blast too!

it is a slippery slope and a moving target. Spend well, and try to have some fun everyone.

@BaldB3lper78

Comprehension matters; so tell me this, was the Wii U a follow-up to Wii?

And is Switch 2 a direct sequel to Switch 1?
hmm. yea.

My god what is happening with our beloved Nintendo??

They are falling apart at the seams...

Iwata's shadow looms large now that they had to make decisions without him. So incredibly evident now.

Golem's in suits are failing the thing we all are so connected to.

The mouse thing was stupid from the word go, I mean where am I going to tun this thing, one couch next to me? Dumb.

But with that said, the Game Key, unobtainable status of ALL the pricing (look closer) and the shakedown and misdirection approach will change the company forever in all the worst ways.
So, in that way "the mouse" fits perfect.

I m dropping the price on my own, but picking this as my stepping away from Nintendo this generation.

Wished I had skipped the Wii U too, and this is the Wii U all over again. And it a lot like the disaster of the 3DS launch, which thanks to the legendary Iwata, saved the entire company when he course corrected and took the blame for it all.

The mighty always get overconfident and they will be humbled yet again.

I'll be watching while I emulate, and share the games with my family and friends, and enjoy myself for practically free compared to this price gauging, or "class -shaming" new age of "nintendo".

Anyone that disagrees with this is not looking close enough to the entire pricing scam they have going on. It is like a mafia shakedown, not the inclusive ideals of their entire past history.

Weird that not many yet have mentioned how creepy it is for Nintendo to watching kids in their private spaces with these devices. I would never let a camera be anyone, much less a child in their bedroom doing something as personal as gamng.

I think this camera and chat thing is really going to cause some issues for this company that is just trying to shovel accessories out the door.

I would take this trash for free.

Nintendo is out of its collective mind. I imagine Miyamoto hitting the road soon this is no longer his and the other legends era.

Nintendo has excluded myself and many lifelong gamers with these new pricing scales.

Inflation and tariff is not the reason for this happening at this level.

I predict within two years (more like much less) either a 3DS style relaunch, or a "third pillar" type statement with a affordable reasonable everyday gamer that Nintendo has ALWAYS supported.

Right out the door, they will have cut that Switch install base down to a Wii to Wii U type of dive.

No way, ever, will S2 sell anywhere near the numbers Nintendo is used to with S1.

I am ok over this, I have backlog and emulation devices for years, but it still is very disappointing to be leaving current daily gaming news and all the new action behind for the first since the NES days when I jumped in. That will be the biggest change for me, to not be part of the new generation,

The Game Key thing is absolutely disgusting misdirection as well.

The C button chat, camera and all that is nonsense imo, so I won't miss out on any that.

Iwata is rolling over in his grave over how Nintendo has become an exclusive trophy item for rich kids. I say that this ideal will flop and be very humbling. I wonder if the new president will cut his own salary to take responsibility?
Hmm....

Interesting! Switch 1 FTW!

Yeah... I'm out, bye modern day Nintendo.

Emulation on affordable and reasonable devices will be fun in fact already.

Iwata must rolling over in his grave.

I bet within 2 years they may release a new THIRD PILLAR for regular people to be able to afford some gaming. Otherwise Nintendo will lose a huge share of its' appeal as a fun gaming system for everyone, and lose these customers to mobile and PC, I think.

I mean, 'maybe' the original Switch is that third pillar? Possibly with a price cut? Hmmm.

Couldn't vote..... But my opinion. Poor.
Not much for me and I am ok with that.

Way overpriced, all around and underwhelming. I do not care about the mouse gimmick, nor the games Nintendo showed. Air Ride? That will flop, against Mario Kart no less. The tech demo, and the wheelchair game? Hard pass.

DK looks cool but I can wait on that and pay much less used or on sale, if ever.

Happy for those that are thrilled.

I have been plating Air Ride on my Homebrew Wii.

At best, it is kind of interesting. Would have worked better as a free-to-play game for NSO.

And to compete in the launch year with Mario Kart World.... ? Weird decision.

Wow, more money by quite a lot, than many of us expected!

I literally can't afford this.

And is it $70 games too??

Big huge pass for me on this paying even 1 penny for this tech demo!

In fact, I'm skipping the entire launch period.

I am pretty convinced it a Connect button to their Miiverse/Twitter like app and other connected uses (between Switches for example). For Chat and share options. Pretty sure.

The dual screen old switch new switch idea was waaaaaaaaay too complicated for a user friendly expereince Nintendo if known for (or for at least trying to).

Switch pro controller needed a better D pad.... so important for Nintendo. Switch pro Controller was hard as a rock and a thumb killer for Street Fighter!

MARIO WITH NO CAP???

Now that is unusual. Hmmm..!

POKKEN DX.

Such an underrated gem!!

I think this is waaaay too complicated for the all-inclusive audience that Nintendo always considers.

I know the GameBoy and connection to Gamecube was quite complex but I can't imagine they will go this way for that C button.

So glad I am skipping launch to play my massive Switch backlog for the first couple years. The stress of the Wii launch particularly is something I never want to go through for anything ever again.

I want an updated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DX with all DLC, the rest of the stages, and the mini-games/bonus levels, and of course the legendary Smash Run mode!!

Ooh yea.

I'll be playing this for sure, I do prefer outdoor and more natural settings, Alola being a favorite, so the blocky city setting does feel a bit stiff and cold as of now.

Call it anything ya'll want, but 'round here we call it way overhyped

SURPEUISE US WITH

Puzzle League Effect Connected!

And blow my mind with it.

Rumors rule again... Nintendo has some major leaks... where's Mario da plumber?

Is this Breakout meant to be sideways, or meant for TATE play?

I have long given up on a proper release I would have paid up the nose for.

I now emulate it for free across 4 platforms and can share it with my gamer friends on various consoles and handhelds.

It would take a very special kind of remake to ever buy yet again. First time I ever bought it though was on release day for the SNES version which set me back $80.... holy heck, that was ton of money for a kid back then!!

@Zeebor15

No , you see... I plan to skip first couple years of S2 to play my backlog (mostly new to me) but saying that VF 6 would be the one to push me into action sooner. I'd really like to hold out because of they always release an updated console couple years anyway!

I can wait on the all the new games and grab them cheaper later. VF6 just me real giddy. Oh but you're saying S2 may not even powerful to pull off a direct port for it. Hmm... had not considered that. I do have Series X too but strongly prefer Nintendo whenever possible.

VF 6 is the only game on earth that would make me buy a Switch 2 in the first 2 years or so.

IF it even comes to Nintendo at all.

I have it unopened. Kingdom Battle is an absolute killer app for Switch, and I bought Sparks after they fired this guy. In support and to get this before it not available physical.

After reading these comments, sounds like I should have skipped it altogether.

For those that do not know the First Class game > it is a mash up of Slay The Spire and Final Fantasy My Life As Dark Lord (floor level tower defense style) which I never see mentioned!

Great game, I am open to a new game but have not logged nearly enough on the first one so I have to see the point of it + a sale.

Amazing. But I think they will go vanilla 'upgrade this time, dual screen next gen to milk the ride. Or if not well, maybe mid generation.

Totally agree with #1!!

One of the best GC games in general too. A true gem I still play.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
3DS for the win. yes, still!

I have backlog on Switch and 3DS.... I will be late the S2 party at least until the next upgrade they do, and they always do within a few years.

I am happy for Nintendo and feel excited but it will be hard to drag me and money to the next gen this time.

Forza is total class and the top racer, imo. Forza 4 Motorsport being my favorite ever.

I prefer Motorsport over the Horizon games, but this activity is mind blowing that Xbox as a console is a dead end. Surprising to actually see it happen.

A very loose early morning guess is that S2 may be region locked and also may be launching ....in March? hmm.

@Tetsuro

I think I'll grab Real Bout Fatal Fury Special on Switch.

What is your favorite fighting game of all time (any series, any console)?

@Tetsuro

I am late to this party, but enjoying this one coming from a Street Fighter background. So which game in this series is the best in your opinion? Better than this game, which I am new to?

Thanks, if you happen to see this post and can answer.

@Jeronan

Are you saying Legends Z-A was confirmed for switch 2? I didn't know that.

Yes, either another $70 game or maybe even a total move to a "Switch2" game? Hmm...!

@Dirty_Croc

There will likely be a Switch Lite version that I am sure will be slick as heck, with a smokin' screen, and a beast overall with a handheld form factor that'll be hard to avoid, especially with that perfect D-Pad that had on the current Lite.

Many of us OG Nintendorks need the bigger screen to even read the text. This time I hope Nintendo makes it mandatory to be readable in handheld mode, like the 3DS games were. Many games were planned for big screen tv not portable and it shows! And the zoom function is awful on Switch1.

@SirAileron

oh! Maybe I did put them on backwards! I'm not going to try again though.
DOH!

Tried once and the stupid rail thing got STUCK. Practically broke my Joy Con just to take the useless thing off.
hmm.

I've had a blast with Switch era Pokemon and totally excited for what they have in the pipeline after the year to create the next round of what's to come!

Still have DLC for Violet to start/finish and was 140 hours in when decided to take a break for other games.