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@sixrings honestly, I pretty much see the switch as a handheld that you can use as a console. I almost never play in docked mode and if I want a more robust experience, I will get that game on another system. I am far from a graphics snob too. It’s just that we are playing on a system with nearly decade old technology and it’s starting to show.

@Synthatron_Prime yeah, I love the Switch, but it’s starting to feel dated. Load times are so slow too….

Never played it until Nintendo Land…. I guess that mini game didn’t count….

@PeteW yeah, it’s such a bummer. Most of my friends don’t play video games and this who do do not play Nintendo.

I kinda think this is the type of game where I tell myself that I will pass….but end up getting….I am not very good at it, but l do think the series is cool.

@BulkSlash yeah, Nintendo has done a great job protecting their brand. I don’t have an issue with pricing. The issue I have is the release of half baked games and then charging full price. Golf turned out ok. Tennis, tho I enjoyed it, really could have used more… not going to even consider Strikers until more content is released…

The only Nintendo games I wait for a sale for are WiiU games I already have or games I am only marginally interested in. I got Xenoblade and NSMBU for $24 a pop during Black Friday at GameStop. Pikmin 3 for $40.

I think I am going to get this today…..I usually wait for sales, but this totally looks like a game I will get into….

This looks like a hard pass for me. At least initially.

I have close to 500. Got the vast majority deeply discounted, but still have to think I have dropped at least a cool $5k on games. I need an intervention

I like these tracks better as well. As mentioned in the review and above, the textures could be better….I think the new track is pretty cool too. Another thing…. I can’t decide if I would rather have them all at once or spread out. I also wish they would some of the cool stufff in Tour with different cars and variations of characters. One last thing, is it me or is the music on Kalamari Desert remastered as well?

@Ryu_Niiyama I will enjoy too, but it’s just time for a new entry in the series. They should at least add more new tracks, like 4 out of the eight rather than recycle so much content.

I hate baby park. It’s a stupid waste of time…

@Ryu_Niiyama this is indeed very lazy. It’s like throwing a starving dog table scraps. The scraps might not be bad, but for f’s sake, the game is approaching ten years. These should have been released yeas ago and we should be eying a proper unique MK for the Switch.

That said, I still think the pricing and value for the new tracks was pretty decent. I think I have about 55 hours so far on my Switch version. I bet by the time we get all the tracks, I will have about 75-80 hours.

@Vyacheslav333 it’s be o e the go to purchase for new system buyers. But I am also surprised that it has not continued to sell well. Bc if I were new to the system, I would definitely want both. Still, $25MM is nothing to sneeze at….

NINTENDOOOOOOMED! IMO, it’s probably reaching market saturation. Most who want a switch, already have one.

Probably wise to stand pat, especially through the holiday season. Even if they aren’t making as much, they can recoup through software, to an extent online service and also as a cheaper console, save the Series S…..

@UmbreonsPapa I have come to this realization. I really need to stop buying video games. I have far more than I can possibly play. I have turned into a game hoarder. Thankfully most digital.

@Solomon_Rambling a single player open world adventure would definitely make it worth while…

@OrtadragoonX I am pretty sure that ultimately the WiiU ended up being profitable or at least breaking even. . If not, how much do you have to sell to become profitable? 103 million software sales. At least as far as components, I thought the WiiU was not sold at a loss like other consoles. If it was selling at a loss during the launch, certainly by mid lifecycle the cost of components came down at least some to make it break even or become profitable per unit basis. I wonder how much they put into developing the console.

Schrodinger’s video gamer…. How is it possible to be excited and not excited at the same time? Only Nintendo could swing this. One the one hand, it’s more content for my favorite franchise and game of all time. It’s reasonably priced.

Otoh, this is so lazy. Even the new tracks don’t have the same textures as the original 48. This should have been released 2-3 years ago and we should be looking forward to a proper Mario Kart for the Switch. {{{{{Sigh}}}}}

@WoomyNNYes I totally agree. Yeah, I am glad we are getting more tracks. But the Switch is the first console to not have its own proper Mario Kart. While I suppose forgivable, I am still very disappointed what Nintendo is doing with its most popular franchise. It’s going to turn into subscription…,

That’s too bad! So sort to hear. The theme from Brawl was amazing! Imo a masterpiece.

@HOUSE I agree. I have mixed emotions about the Switch too. I got the Ps5 about a week ago and have had Series X series x since January. I am not huge on graphics and frame rates, but it’s the load times that are making the Switch feel dated. I still love the Switch. Still my favorite console bc I love handhelds. It has the best library. But unless I really want to play the game on the fly or performance doesn’t matter,, like TMNT, I am probably going to choose another venue.

@HammerKirby fair enough, but why doesn’t Nintendo have other studios update their games? They are the one who have the final say in what gets produced, no?

@HammerKirby spin-offs, 3ds, WiiU….I like what I have seen, but by comparison other franchises have been ignored.

Maybe not too soon, but I hate how other franchises are neglected or ignored. Conversely, every time you turn around, there’s a new Kirby game. I love Kirby, but I a have had my fill for this generation.

I think bc the Pandemic was so huge and how ACNH simply exploded subsequently, I had to pick this. The large install base also gave Nintendo a head start on the impending chip shortage…ACNH gave Nintendo some financial breathing room, even tho they were quite healthy pre pandemic….

Super happy for Nintendo performing so well for so long. They benefited from the pandemic, chip shortage, but it’s really impressive nonetheless. My guess is they stay on top for quite a while too.

@Ravio18 Kirby and it looks like Xenoblade are quality additions, but….yeah….even then, both of these franchises have had recent updates. I have more than enough to play aTm, but the last two years have been slow.

@SteamEngenius it’s also a heat stroke risk…. 104 rn.

I guess it is too obvious but MK8D is perfect for gaming in bursts. For that matter, Tennis and Golf are too. Glad this is a category now, as I rarely game for more than an hour.

The joy cons look sweet….will they offer those separately or do u have to buy the console?

@Axecon there has to be a lot of first time buyers bc look at the sales of MK8….

@dystome as a console it definitely feels dated. I have mixed emotions about a new hardware upgrade….I am not huge on graphics, but after playing games on series x, it’s the loading times that make the Switch feel so old. So, would I rather see a new iteration sooner, or have them stretch it out a little longer, but have more noticeable improvement? I would rather see them wait in hopes of a bigger leap in power.

Been waiting for this for a while…. Might be a day one purchase for me.

@LEGEND_MARIOID I have it on WiiU, Switch and Vita…thought about getting it on Xbox on sale….love this game.

Rayman is far better than NSMBU….

Kirby and TMNT

@SwitchVogel it seems they figured out to sell direct to actual PlayStation customers. I haven’t been able to get one, but they have had refreshes every week for three -four weeks…

Madden and NHL finally coming to Switch!

@KindofaBigDeal anyone buying a new switch

Taking the glass half full and hoping it means they have big news for first party titles…

It’s on sale now!

@SoManyHaveDied u aren’t the only one. I am not a skilled enough player, even if I had the patience.

I like the series in a sense… but just not a huge fan of the genre. Wouldn’t mind them doing something a lot different as DLC (something that’s more platforming or even a sim) or even a spin-off of this. What’s going to happen is that it will be released with sparse content and monthly upgrades and updates. It’s like they are easing us into games as a subscription service without us knowing it,

@YoshiF2 agreed….maybe they throw us a bone and have a decent sale during Black Friday or Xmas…..

@Jeronan excellent post! I have an OLED Switch that I don’t play bc I dread having to transfer a ton of digital titles. My guess is that we might just see a Switch 2. The key being to own Nintendo hardware to tap into Switch eco system. It launches with some heavy hitting titles.

This is what makes Gamepass so worth it. One game like this month, plus all the other stuff u might like and it easily pays for itself…

This totally looks like my kind of game. Might take the plunge, even without discount…