People keep forgetting that Legends Arceus came out during the pandemic. Z-A is selling very well and it won't surprise me if it surpasses PLA sales next year.
Astral Chain and Dragon Quest XI S run great on Switch 2. Consistent FPS and resolution. Wish they could get an update in the future with 60FPS and higher resolution. Astral Chain, especially, would benefit a lot from it.
I haven't encountered this issue at all so far, BUT I've got a weird one. When playing BotW the rumble is so prominent, compared to TotK. Don't know why, but I get barely any rumble when playing TotK. Maybe it's an issue that came with the latest update?
I'll have to agree on this one. The first time I played Xenoblade 1, I was mind blown by that exact location and the story segments that took place. To be honest, I am impressed by every Xenoblade game in a way, the world immersion is real whenever I play.
Can't wait for Monolith to update the Xeno series for Switch 2, so I can reply them for a third time. One of my favourite game franchises of all time.
Can confirm that XC3 ver. 2.2.1 seems like a compatibility update. Handheld/Docked resolutions seems the same as Switch 1, 30fps at both, and surprisingly the loading times are about the same as on Switch 1.
Hardly any improvement whatsoever. All four Xenoblade games (especially 2) are crying for updates like Scarlet & Violet. Really hope they do get updated eventually, so I can reply the whole trilogy once more.
@Splash_Woman You have to consider that most Asian players play handhelds. Doubt anyone would be bothered but some blurriness or low textures. You don't play Switch for the graphics, but rather for the experience and convenience. So I am most certain we will see the whole trilogy on Switch 2. And who knows, it may very well be the best selling platform for the remake project
Well, my reaction to no achievements was - HELL YES!! I prefer it that way.
As for the music, still disappointed. But if there is really high demand at least that can be patched into the eShop further down the line. fingers crossed
God Brilliant Diamond for me and Shining Pearl for my fiancee. Just started it couple of hours ago and seems like a blast. Feels very nostalgic after all these years.
Sadly this just seem like a slight optimisation patch of version 1.1.0, not fixing any of the existing issues.
I really hope they release a patch in the future that would fix the issues with PokeRadar, Shiny Charm and change the scales of certain Pokemon eventually.
Despite the mixed reviews, personal choice and preference is what's important at the end.
I got Brilliant Diamond just for nostalgia's sake and Shining Pearl for my fiancee to introduce her to the series and just casually have fun exploring Sinnoh.
Platinum, HGSS and especially ORAS were my all time favourites.
Gen 3 will be dear to my heart forever as that's the generation I started Pokemon with, and honestly ORAS was more than I could ever ask for of a remake.
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Re: UK Charts: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is The Smallest Retail Launch Since 'Let's Go!' In Europe
People keep forgetting that Legends Arceus came out during the pandemic. Z-A is selling very well and it won't surprise me if it surpasses PLA sales next year.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
Give us Xenoblade Switch 2 updates T_T
Re: Feature: 22 Games With 'Secret' Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
Astral Chain and Dragon Quest XI S run great on Switch 2. Consistent FPS and resolution. Wish they could get an update in the future with 60FPS and higher resolution. Astral Chain, especially, would benefit a lot from it.
Re: 'Rumble Has Been Turned Off Due To Prolonged Use'? Don't Worry, Your Switch 2 Joy-Con Probably Aren't Broken
I haven't encountered this issue at all so far, BUT I've got a weird one. When playing BotW the rumble is so prominent, compared to TotK. Don't know why, but I get barely any rumble when playing TotK. Maybe it's an issue that came with the latest update?
Re: Opinion: An Ode To The Fallen Arm, Xenoblade Chronicles' Best Map
I'll have to agree on this one. The first time I played Xenoblade 1, I was mind blown by that exact location and the story segments that took place. To be honest, I am impressed by every Xenoblade game in a way, the world immersion is real whenever I play.
Can't wait for Monolith to update the Xeno series for Switch 2, so I can reply them for a third time. One of my favourite game franchises of all time.
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Updates For Multiple First-Party Switch Games Are Now Available
Can confirm that XC3 ver. 2.2.1 seems like a compatibility update. Handheld/Docked resolutions seems the same as Switch 1, 30fps at both, and surprisingly the loading times are about the same as on Switch 1.
Hardly any improvement whatsoever. All four Xenoblade games (especially 2) are crying for updates like Scarlet & Violet. Really hope they do get updated eventually, so I can reply the whole trilogy once more.
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
@johnedwin mobile (held in hands) is biggest gaming industry in China, so yeah
Re: Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' Implies Rebirth May Also Come To Switch 2
@Splash_Woman You have to consider that most Asian players play handhelds. Doubt anyone would be bothered but some blurriness or low textures. You don't play Switch for the graphics, but rather for the experience and convenience. So I am most certain we will see the whole trilogy on Switch 2. And who knows, it may very well be the best selling platform for the remake project
Re: Mario Kart World's Costumes Unlock Via Its New "Dash Food" Cuisine
Since each costume has a different character slot, I wonder if they will each have different stats to spice things up?
Re: Mario Kart World's 'Free Roam' Is Much More Than Mindless Open World Driving
I may be one of a kind as I've never been a fan of Mario Kart, BUT... boy does this look like so much fun. I am definitely gonna play it day one
Re: Opinion: In A Post BOTW And Elden Ring World, Xenoblade Chronicles X Is Still Daunting
Can't wait to see what Monolith Soft has in store for us on Switch 2. Big fan of their works for nearly 2 decades now
Re: The Switch 2 Won't Have Achievements Or eShop Music
Well, my reaction to no achievements was - HELL YES!! I prefer it that way.
As for the music, still disappointed. But if there is really high demand at least that can be patched into the eShop further down the line. fingers crossed
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Soundtrack Out July, Will Include Volume 4 DLC Music
XBC3's OST is next level. Pretty much the OST is every Xenoblade game so far has been excellent!
Re: Video: What Were Your Top Five Switch Games Of 2022?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was my absolute favourite game of 2022. It was simply excellent!
Re: Talking Point: Which Animation Studios Should Tackle Nintendo's Other Franchises?
Xenoblade - ufotable
Nothing more to say here
Re: Monolith Soft Made Custom Flutes To Create Xenoblade Chronicles 3's "Unique Sound"
Monolith going far and beyond hhh
They have outdone themselves with the soundtrack.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3's World Is 'Five Times Larger' Than Predecessor's, Says Monolith Soft
Can't wait to dive into this massive world. I've missed Xenoblade a lot. I bet I won't be disappointed.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3
@imedia That would depend on your timezone.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is 'Exhilarating' And At Times 'Surprisingly Difficult' According To Japanese Media
By surprisingly difficult they must mean not turn based - not used to it (yet)
Re: Surprise! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
LotD Link Evolution was much better to be honest.
I do appreciate the aesthetics and the vast number of cards available at launch, BUT... ehmmm PAY 2 WIN -_-
Re: Random: Piplup's Time In The Spotlight Continues With His Own Pokémon Music Video
Our Lord Piplup!
Re: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are Out Today On Switch, Which Version Are You Getting?
God Brilliant Diamond for me and Shining Pearl for my fiancee.
Just started it couple of hours ago and seems like a blast. Feels very nostalgic after all these years.
Re: Random: You've Met Animal Crossing Grandma, Now It's Time For Shin Megami Tensei Grandma
Shin MegRaNNY Tensei 4Dogs
Re: Japanese Charts: Shin Megami Tensei V Goes Straight To Number One
This comes as no surprise. inb4 SMT5 best selling game in the franchise.
Re: The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Have Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Sadly this just seem like a slight optimisation patch of version 1.1.0, not fixing any of the existing issues.
I really hope they release a patch in the future that would fix the issues with PokeRadar, Shiny Charm and change the scales of certain Pokemon eventually.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei V Outshines Other Popular JRPGs At UK Retail
Glad to see SMT getting what it deserves. I mean SMT > Persona.
Hope this manages to push the franchise further as SMTV and DQXI are one of the best turn based JRPGs out there.
Re: BTS Is Doing A Collab With Among Us
"What is BTS not collaborating with anymore?" is the better question.
BT21 mascots look super cute though.
Re: Round Up: The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Reviews Are In
Despite the mixed reviews, personal choice and preference is what's important at the end.
I got Brilliant Diamond just for nostalgia's sake and Shining Pearl for my fiancee to introduce her to the series and just casually have fun exploring Sinnoh.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Pokémon Game Ever?
Platinum, HGSS and especially ORAS were my all time favourites.
Gen 3 will be dear to my heart forever as that's the generation I started Pokemon with, and honestly ORAS was more than I could ever ask for of a remake.