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My guess is the Olympics wanted more money for the license. SEGA probably didn’t want to renew, so the publishing partnership between Nintendo and them on it came to an end. Highly unlikely Nintendo wanted to be a sole publisher and developer on the next one. It was fun while it lasted, but I think it’s time to move on.

Still plan on keeping my Switch OLED when I get the next one, so I’m not planning on parting with it. It has been an excellent device for me. Aside from backwards compatibility, which seems to be a certainty from Nintendo’s hints, I’d really like the multiple Switch hardware on one account to be addressed. Nintendo wants multiple Switch units in every living space, but doesn’t really handle consumers having more than one device well.

I hope they’re going to attempt a “TV-only” unit at some point during the next Switch’s lifecycle. It’s super low hanging fruit, plus it would be an opportunity to muscle into the Roku, Apple and Android TV space with streaming apps. If Apple starts to double down on gaming, the Apple TV will be part of it when they throw an M-series SOC into it.

Would hope NES Remix will venture over to the Switch as a Complete Collection. I enjoyed those games on the Wii U.

For SNES version of the World Championship, did a version exist back in the day? I don’t remember the SNES being involved in something similar with the NES, but this could easily slip by me since those events were never near my hometown.

@Coalescence also, the NES controllers don't fit well into it either. Wish they would have made something like this a while ago, but better late never.

This one is for the collectors and fans. Looks like a stunning unit honestly.

Definitely a game for those of us who enjoyed high scores long before achievements ever existed.

@BookhouseBoy I’ve enjoyed it on the Switch way more than the 3DS version

If Nintendo can figure out how to get non-hardware savvy Switch owners to upgrade their device like a mobile phone, then the next one will sell the same (or better).

No, not a new Switch every year, but updated every 4-6 years. Adding in new specs, plus something to make it different. Mobile phone makers do these things too, Samsung with their new circle search feature and Apple has done things to push people to upgrade. If Nintendo can tap into this kind of path, then the Switch could be around for a very long time.

Most of the Switch audience isn’t going to care about these “downgrades.” Digital Foundry would be the first group of people to tell you it won’t affect sales of the game on the platform. Majority of Switch owners are still buying a lot of software, whether it’s convenience or just their only machine. I’ll be buying this one on Switch and skipping it on PC.

@Matl that’s what is happening in most cases for Nintendo to step in. Smaller developers don’t have the means to pay for this kind of representation, so Nintendo brings partners into their lawsuit along with themselves. When it comes to the Switch, I will side with Nintendo, they might be rich but they’re not as huge as Sony and Microsoft. Plus, the smaller studios do get the payouts from these suits too.

Now, where I won’t support a Nintendo lawsuit is suing for out of print content they are not actively selling.

For the amount of work gone into the textures and assets, plus a solid 30FPS, easily an 8/10 for me. It might be the same game, but the original does not look or play as well as this one.

Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon was great for over a decade ago, but it was a chore to play on an original 3DS XL. Not much better on a New 3DS XL either.

Count me in the preorder for the new handheld. Scalpers are definitely going to try, hoping their appetites got soured after trying to buy up all those portable PCs (including the Steam Deck).

I'm not entirely sure how I would price this game. It's easy for me to sit here and say it should be $30 or $40 based on its age, but I don't what kind of work was done in the background to get it to this state.

I'm starting to think upconverting games from 3DS, which I know this is the Wii verison with those levels, might present challenges from resolution, file format, control schemes and other things I'm not aware of under the hood. The original version had motion controls, so I know control mapping actions that could have been gestures might not be an easy task.

I think Metroid Prime Remastered was an easier move from its GameCube roots. It's a matter of working with the assets, importing the code and mapping out the control schemes to the new layout.

Again, I don't know what it should be priced, but Nintendo seems keen on sticking with $59.99 for many of these remasters.

@Spider-Kev it’s the same group who said Switch gamers all play on PC, they didn’t run a single article about AAA games coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Air/Pro (M1 or better). They claimed there was more interest in the Steam Deck, then opted to ignore the Windows handhelds.

Not surprised they didn’t cover the Switch version.

Oh. Well then, I enjoy a good laugh… wouldn’t Nintendo have a mushroom over a cow though?

@beltmenot proof? I doubt Nintendo would care if it sold well enough on their platform. They make their cut on physical and digital sales, they're happy, The Pokemon Company might pitch a fit. Nintendo is a stakholder in the Pokemon Company, but they aren't opposed to the almighty dollar.

As for this game... meh. Won't lose sleep over this one, the same can be said for the rest of the Switch audience whom are still buying games.

For the record, I don't care for Pokemon either.

@Lofoten probably trolls at the bottom or people who don’t like Nintendo. There’s people who believe Nintendo should give out their games for free and we should pay tribute to Sony.

@SillyG yes, the original 3DS came out in 2013.

Kind of impressed with the work they put into upscaling the game for the Switch. Along with adding in the right analog stick functionality, which the 3DS didn’t have on it. If it’s still the same game though, don’t think it will change too many minds since it was a different Luigi’s Mansion compared to 1 and 3. I’m still going to get it because it was a lot of fun for me, but for those who weren’t too fond of it over a decade ago… I’d wait then.

Would imagine Ubisoft probably has quite a few titles in the pipe for the next Switch. Wouldn’t be surprised if what is coming to Apple’s platforms will be making their way after the holidays.

Looks better than when they first showed it off. It can't be an easy feat to upscale 3DS games, plus retool the second screen functionality and strip out the Streetpass things. Looking foward to revisiting this one this month!

Wouldn’t be surprised about Persona 6 coming to the new Switch next to the PS5. Power and components isn’t so much of an issue. Especially, when you have a base of users that buy a lot of software for the device. I think the Switch prints way more money than the Wii and DS ever did, especially when 3rd parties hit their threshold of minimums with little issues.

Wow. So many arm chair programmers and designers on this page. Doubt all the complainers on here would bat an eye at Sony doing the same thing.

@mctony depends on the level work. Metroid Prime remastered might have been a quick job compared to the other titles. I’m not a programmer, so I don’t know what’s involved to getting these older titles to run on modern RISC-based mobile devices.

How about Disney stops being dense with Square Enix and port the others over to Switch? Also, offer cloud customers a discount for paying for that version too. All the games before KH3 would’ve ran fine on the Switch. FFX and FFXII are the case in point.

Could want to implement some of Shiver’s porting work into their dev kits. Multiple uses for acquiring this company for Nintendo, especially with their porting track record.

@Axecon Nintendo created the Mario Ambassador role right after the movie came out and offered it to him. He's helping with the new VG cast, plus attending any event Nintendo wants him to represent them. Martinet is pretty much retired from VA.

If it's anything like the last Mario film, I'm onboard for more films and any other stories they want to tell.

@Axecon they casted someone else to take over for Martinet on the video game side. Kevin Afghani voiced him in the Super Mario Bros Wonder. Pratt will strictly be on the movies or (possibly) anything non-video game related. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day would add a lot of money to development costs.

Figured they’d still be committed to physical. Can’t seem them bailing before PlayStation and Xbox.

@dimi might have something to do with an updated API on X’s end. Nintendo either decided it wasn’t worth the time or there could’ve been a risk to consumers. Sony and Microsoft ditched all social media integration on their hardware too.

@Taro I remember Virtual Game Station was available for the Mac, where you could just insert the PlayStation disc and play the games through the software. Connectix no longer exists today, it’s owned by Microsoft, whom mainly bought them for their Virtual PC technology that allowed emulated Windows to run on Mac OS Classic and OS X; plus run prior versions of Windows on newer hardware. I remember Connectix had to pull sale of the software due to an injunction from Sony. They won the case, but the damage was done by then and they wound up discontinuing its development. It was a wild time for Mac gaming from 1999-2000, where you could just play ANY PSOne game, regardless if it was legitimate or not.

@lizardbish yeah, I meant that one. Thank you for catching it

I think they might have jumped the shark. Nintendo doesn’t sell any Gameboy games of any kind. Hell, they had Gameboy VC games on the 3DS when this emulator was released. I get it, they don’t want to risk it, but I think Nintendo would’ve hit them over a decade ago

@HotGoomba I didn’t say morally correct, did I? I think you added a word in there for your benefit. Just stated Nintendo Co hasn’t laid anyone off, but I couldn’t speak for their America and Europe branches.

@HotGoomba Nintendo hasn’t laid anyone off. Can’t speak for NOA and NOE divisions though

And yet PlayStation laid off more of their workforce. Sony… making EA look like less the villain they can be.

These games were a lot of fun. Played them for hours with my friends on the PS2. Dare I'd say, it was almost as fun as playing Goldeneye 007 on the N64 years prior, it was a golden age for LucasArts with Star Wars games. Even though I was annoyed with the prequel trilogy after Episode II, I really enjoyed the games, especially Battlefront and Galactic Battlegrounds were my two favorites. Not sure which Battlefront I have on Xbox, but I think it might the second on my Series X and One X.

Definitely will be a Switch buy for sure. Might get them eventually on PC, but not sure if it's be Steam or GOG.

Bringing Rare Replay to the Switch is completely on Microsoft. Talk to them. I'm sure Nintendo wouldn't turn it away if that's they wanted to do.

@Steel76 you mean YOUR Switch will continue to gather dust. The rest of us will still happily play ours

I mean, if it’s delayed, then I’ll still get it. Unless Apple and Google really hammer down on gaming through their iOS and Android ecosystems, the next Switch will still sell well. Again, it has to be positioned as an upgrade and adding some newer features too.

Since they haven’t announced anything, then there isn’t a reason to be upset yet.

@Shepdawg1 we’re not out of their current fiscal year until March 31st. Anytime after that, I can see an announcement coming out from them.

@rushiosan believe what you want. I guess if a bunch of indie studios were severely harmed, that’s just the breaks then? Yes, Nintendo represented their entire partner base for those who were affect, big to small. Gary didn’t care if it was Celeste or FIFA, he did it.

You deducted “capitalist pig” from defending smaller indie studios?

@Duncanballs I agree. That's why I don't think they should abandon it. Just the ability to change the appearance of your hybrid alone is enough to keep it around in my opinion. Rich at DF seems to think everyone wants a complete unit, but Lite sales would tell you otherwise for the Switch.

@rushiosan the dude was literally making a profit on pirated software. It’s the definition of theft. He wasn’t just harming Nintendo, but really hurting smaller indie devs. So, these smaller studios have to give into your vision of theft? Especially ones that don’t employ more than a dozen people?

Doubtful they’d ditch the Joycons. Not so much as the motion controls, but the fact a pair of them could change the look of your system. The combinations of mixing and matching multiple sets is another unique trait too. Nintendo will definitely make another Lite for those who don’t want the detachable controllers, but the hybrid sales say otherwise and I would imagine Joycon sales have been pretty good.

I get it. The DF team like the new handheld PCs, but those users and Switch users are not the same gamer. They’re quick to judge smartphone and console gamers, then try to lump them into their tastes. It’s a symptom of the fandom, if I like it this way, then so does everyone else.

The Super Mario Bros Movie really propelled the Switch into the stratosphere deeper than it already was. I see the Switch smashing this one with no problem. My curiosity, how will the next Switch be handled? Just another SKU in the Switch family with the OLED and Lite being available for the old one? Or will it be treated as a separated platform?

@rushiosan this was a lawsuit where Nintendo was representing everyone who was harmed by him on their platform. He was pushing stolen software from small indie studios, whom didn’t have the means to go after him. I’m normally not for this kind of punishment, but this one fit the crime since he was harming very small indie developers. Nintendo made it clear they’ll protect everyone on their platform.

If the Switch software carries over, Nintendo markets it as an "Upgrade your Switch," then I think this will continue the trend. However, I think it won't be quite the fever pitch, but if new Switch SKUs are still going to be released every other year following its launch, then people have upgrade points.

For example, Switch Lite users who have been onboard since 2019, will likely see an upgraded unit by 2026. OLED users, possibly 2028. I really don't think the Lite and an OLED models will be that spread out, but I think 2026 will see the Switch 2 family begin to grow.

@DennisReynolds they probably could. The iPhone 15 Pro is running the full versions of RE Village, RE 4 Remake and Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The Switch 2 could run GTA 6, but we don’t know what the specs are going to be. Also, I don’t see it getting released the same day as the PS5 and Xbox Series versions even if it can. It’s safe to say it’ll be more powerful, plus easier to use, than the Deck.