@Ralizah I would think so. Between the collectors edition and people who are finally deciding to take the plunge…. If not than anyone who wants a switch already has one…,
@SuperWarioWorld maybe people are just hungry for Nintendo goodness….I can understand Zelda smashing records, but Animal Crossing? I know it had great timing with Quarantine release, but still. Throw in Mario Kart and other Mario games still selling well. The ten year plus absence from Nintendo for many after the Wii made the heart grow fond…..
I don’t see myself paying $70 for a game. Even with Zelda, I got a $10 coupon through Amazon. It will have to be something I really love, wait for a sale or some other discount….
@Euler my point is that Nintendo can’t saddle 3rd party developers with an obsolete system for several more years. At minimum, they need to look at what they require and need or they will abandon Nintendo once again.
@Euler the lack of third party support was a huge reason why the WiiU failed. System sales will dry up soon as pretty much everyone who wants a Switch has one. Even the last Pokémon struggles on it. It will be almost eight years old in late 2024 when I think the new system would release, running on hardware from 2015 or earlier. It’s time for new hardware…
@Euler I am not a huge specs freak, but it’s obvious that developers are having issues with the Switch when you look at how games are performing compared to other systems. Not talking AAA, but just simple platformers and other games that shouldn’t be too demanding on a system. Since the release schedule is bone dry for the rest of the year, Pikmin 4 notwithstanding, I bet we see a new system in the second half of 2024.
@PinderSchloss For being the driving force behind Nintendo, in and of himself, I can think of other characters I like better….DK, Yoshi… I race more as Bowser….that said, he’s an icon of my childhood, so I can’t turn my back on him….
@Dualmask these are Nintendo fans…. people get butt hurt if u say anything remotely negative about Big N. I still love the Switch, it’s just feeling a bit dated with load times and performance issues….
@hel105 I am not sure I will be a multi platform gamer in the future, but it is nice to have other options…. That said, and I hate to be that guy, but it really is time for new Nintendo hardware….a game like this should not have performance issues….
A cool game and all but it’s over six years old….I wish Nintendo did meaningful stuff with its online service…. Sony has good stuff and extra discounts for sales….
@Dpullam yeah, u have to temper expectations. Whilst the new content is worth playing and it extends the life of the game, it doesn’t quite have the same pop it had back in the day. The Tour tracks can get stale and done of the remasters are outright boring. But there’s still meat on the bone….
@Dpullam Deluxe with all the new content would be totally worth it for you. I bought it at launch and put a solid 50 hours in it. Then didn’t play it for a while and of course started playing again with the new content. It’s added about ten hours so far. I bet I end up putting in another 20-30 hours. I probably have 700 hours on it with the WiiU….
@MontyCircus it’s it’s still fun without the analog triggers. It would be nice, but not that big of a deal….. and for just $9.99? I say take the plunge….
@Thief or a mobile version…. I think some things could translate well to mobile in the Nintendo catalog…. Or otherwise…. Not that they need to devote a ton of resources, it could just mainly be a way to create brand awareness….
It’s not a huge concern, but I don’t know why the turned off Doctor Mario…. A Mario match three would be cool too. It doesn’t bother me that the are all but abandoning the space tho. That said, I wonder if MK Tour created awareness for the brand and series, hence monster sales…
@Matroska I was able to get hits up until about 2016 and even some into 2017….mine broke in late 2016 then had to start over. I could only get a dozen or maybe two dozen on the new system
@Waluigi451 Barnes & Noble was good too. I think Best Buy also. I wish Nintendo would at least allow use to use friend codes….or somehow allow us to still get hits
@-wc- I hear ya, but I think this will be good. Strikers, Sports were duds. I think Splatoon 3 is great for those who like franchise, but I didn’t play 2 enough to warrant a purchase of 3. Same with Bayonetta and Pokémon….unless this turns out to be a complete disappointment, I am getting it….
Probably not going to rush into this bc I have barely played BotW. It’s possible but not likely that I run out and get it anyway. I have too many games in the backlog and I am a bit tighter with $$$$ these days.
@TheBigBlue Nintendo is supposedly spending over a billion in online infrastructure and technology, per financial reports….no details, but I think the future should hold some substantial changes….
@MrHonest with some exceptions like charging full price for ports and others noted above, I think Nintendo generally provides value. I bet this will be worth $70….
I think they could have done a little more with it, like build a world with your coins or something like that, something more robust than what they have. Or added a social element like StreetPass somehow
@Sisilly_G agreed. I am mostly fine this. It’s a good value. It extends the life of the game and I will enjoy, but something is indeed inherently stale…..I kinda like the mini games they have in Tour. Extra characters, cars and tracks from other franchises would be cool, but my guess is that is for another system.
@victordamazio they did a really good job with it. Too good of a job bc it seems to be at the expense of the console version….I wish MK8D got this kind of love and attention
@Sarkos the Tour tracks are kinda generic tho. Yeah, the scenery is different, but I don’t see them as that entertaining. I would rather see some better ports or new content…,
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Re: Surprise! The Mario Movie's Digital Release Is Out Now (US)
@NintendoByNature not sure if I will buy this particular movie, but I find myself buying them often….
Re: Surprise! The Mario Movie's Digital Release Is Out Now (US)
@Buizel it will drop to $19 and maybe as low as $9 on sale or something like that.
Re: Zelda Switch OLED Launch Boosts Nintendo Hardware Sales In April (US)
@Ralizah I would think so. Between the collectors edition and people who are finally deciding to take the plunge…. If not than anyone who wants a switch already has one…,
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Has Surpassed 10 Million Sales In Three Days
@SuperWarioWorld maybe people are just hungry for Nintendo goodness….I can understand Zelda smashing records, but Animal Crossing? I know it had great timing with Quarantine release, but still. Throw in Mario Kart and other Mario games still selling well. The ten year plus absence from Nintendo for many after the Wii made the heart grow fond…..
Re: Sega Looks Set To Raise Its Game Prices Up To $70
I don’t see myself paying $70 for a game. Even with Zelda, I got a $10 coupon through Amazon. It will have to be something I really love, wait for a sale or some other discount….
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
@Euler my point is that Nintendo can’t saddle 3rd party developers with an obsolete system for several more years. At minimum, they need to look at what they require and need or they will abandon Nintendo once again.
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
@Euler the lack of third party support was a huge reason why the WiiU failed. System sales will dry up soon as pretty much everyone who wants a Switch has one. Even the last Pokémon struggles on it. It will be almost eight years old in late 2024 when I think the new system would release, running on hardware from 2015 or earlier. It’s time for new hardware…
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
@Euler I am not a huge specs freak, but it’s obvious that developers are having issues with the Switch when you look at how games are performing compared to other systems. Not talking AAA, but just simple platformers and other games that shouldn’t be too demanding on a system. Since the release schedule is bone dry for the rest of the year, Pikmin 4 notwithstanding, I bet we see a new system in the second half of 2024.
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
Ummmm, Pikmin 4 says hello!
Re: Save Big On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom With This GameStop Trade-In Offer (US)
I used a $10 coupon from Amazon- get it delivered to a locker…..then had some unused CC points…. Total cost was $5….
Re: Switch Hardware Sales Now Over 125 Million, PS2, Nintendo DS Target Still A Way Off
I thought it would sell like the 3ds…… give or take a few million….
Re: Marvel's Midnight Suns On Switch "No Longer Planned"
@TaterSlap69 I double dipped on Ps5 and Steamdeck to support the developers…. Granted, I got both on sale.
Re: Mario Movie Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office
@PinderSchloss For being the driving force behind Nintendo, in and of himself, I can think of other characters I like better….DK, Yoshi… I race more as Bowser….that said, he’s an icon of my childhood, so I can’t turn my back on him….
Re: Poll: One Year On, What Other Events Should Be Added To Nintendo Switch Sports?
Nintendo is so clueless… I think they think that all is fine and dandy. Same with Strikers…
Re: Review: Teslagrad 2 - A Fine Follow-Up That Leaves You Wanting More
I got stuck early in the first one and gave up. I do that a lot tho. I need a player 2 to help me….
Re: Review: Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch
@Dualmask these are Nintendo fans…. people get butt hurt if u say anything remotely negative about Big N. I still love the Switch, it’s just feeling a bit dated with load times and performance issues….
Re: Review: Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch
@ZealMajin it’s nothing personal, but why should I buy this on Switch if it runs better on Ps5 or Steamdeck?
Re: Review: Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch
@hel105 I am not sure I will be a multi platform gamer in the future, but it is nice to have other options…. That said, and I hate to be that guy, but it really is time for new Nintendo hardware….a game like this should not have performance issues….
Re: Talking Point: Which Is Your Favourite Nintendo Controller? Every Nintendo Pad Ranked
The Gamepad is love. The Gamepad is life. The Gamepad is eternal….
Re: Review: The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story - An Enthralling Hack-And-Slash Spin-Off
I wonder if it would run better on ps5…..
Re: Nintendo Reveals Its Next Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
A cool game and all but it’s over six years old….I wish Nintendo did meaningful stuff with its online service…. Sony has good stuff and extra discounts for sales….
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Speeds Into Second While FIFA Takes Home The Trophy
@Dpullam yeah, u have to temper expectations. Whilst the new content is worth playing and it extends the life of the game, it doesn’t quite have the same pop it had back in the day. The Tour tracks can get stale and done of the remasters are outright boring. But there’s still meat on the bone….
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Speeds Into Second While FIFA Takes Home The Trophy
@Dpullam Deluxe with all the new content would be totally worth it for you. I bought it at launch and put a solid 50 hours in it. Then didn’t play it for a while and of course started playing again with the new content. It’s added about ten hours so far. I bet I end up putting in another 20-30 hours. I probably have 700 hours on it with the WiiU….
Re: UK Charts: PS5 And Sports Titles Rule Top Ten In Quiet Week For Nintendo
@RainbowStarFlower I am surprised Nintendo didn’t launch a Mario game with the movie….
Re: Free-To-Play Shooter 'Rogue Company' Ends Service On Switch In June
What F2P games are thriving on Switch? Probably just Fortnight?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 8th)
@PBNightmare the Vita doesn’t feel like it was made in 2011 or 2012…. It has aged well and still feels like modern tech….
Re: Get Up To 80% Off Select Titles In The Switch eShop Partner Spotlight Sale (North America)
@MontyCircus it’s it’s still fun without the analog triggers. It would be nice, but not that big of a deal….. and for just $9.99? I say take the plunge….
Re: Tin Hearts, The Toy-Sized Lemmings-Alike, Is Now A Timed-Exclusive On Switch
Looks cool.... will keep an eye on this...
Re: Hands On: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - Slicker, Shinier, Sassier Strategy
Do I want this? YES! Do I need this? No……. I will probably pick this up for grins. I have the first one unplayed on the WiiU.
Re: Don't Expect To See Future Super Mario Games On Mobile, Suggests Miyamoto
@Thief or a mobile version…. I think some things could translate well to mobile in the Nintendo catalog…. Or otherwise…. Not that they need to devote a ton of resources, it could just mainly be a way to create brand awareness….
Re: Don't Expect To See Future Super Mario Games On Mobile, Suggests Miyamoto
It’s not a huge concern, but I don’t know why the turned off Doctor Mario…. A Mario match three would be cool too. It doesn’t bother me that the are all but abandoning the space tho. That said, I wonder if MK Tour created awareness for the brand and series, hence monster sales…
Re: UK Charts: Mario Keeps Nintendo In The Top Ten As Resident Evil 4 Dominates
I am surprised they didn’t coordinate the release of a game with the movie…..
Re: Video: Is 3DS StreetPass Dead?
@Matroska I was able to get hits up until about 2016 and even some into 2017….mine broke in late 2016 then had to start over. I could only get a dozen or maybe two dozen on the new system
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Are In
@CharlieGirl this is exactly what I am expecting…..
Re: Video: Is 3DS StreetPass Dead?
@Waluigi451 Barnes & Noble was good too. I think Best Buy also. I wish Nintendo would at least allow use to use friend codes….or somehow allow us to still get hits
Re: Where To Pre-Order Pikmin 4 On Switch - Best Deals And Cheapest Prices
@-wc- yeah, I skipped the most recent FE, but got the Kirby remake.
Re: Pikmin 4 Switch Pre-Orders Are Now Live - Here Are The Best Prices
@-wc- I hear ya, but I think this will be good. Strikers, Sports were duds. I think Splatoon 3 is great for those who like franchise, but I didn’t play 2 enough to warrant a purchase of 3. Same with Bayonetta and Pokémon….unless this turns out to be a complete disappointment, I am getting it….
Re: Samba De Amigo: Party Central Welcomes Sonic To The Maraca Mayhem
It looks cool, but I am terrible at rhythm games….
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - escapeVektor
This was a good one. One of my first 3ds games
Re: Review: Dredge - A Haunting Lovecraftian Fishing Sim That Reels You In
What’s in the Deluxe version?
Re: Poll: What Are Your Hype Levels For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Probably not going to rush into this bc I have barely played BotW. It’s possible but not likely that I run out and get it anyway. I have too many games in the backlog and I am a bit tighter with $$$$ these days.
Re: Nintendo Switch Successor Chip Rumours Are Doing The Rounds Again
@TheBigBlue Nintendo is supposedly spending over a billion in online infrastructure and technology, per financial reports….no details, but I think the future should hold some substantial changes….
Re: Random: YouTuber Spends Nearly $23K Buying Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game
I bet I have about $5k on both systems between physical and digital.
Re: Bowser Defends $70 Zelda Pricing, Nintendo Still "Very Bullish" About Switch
@MrHonest with some exceptions like charging full price for ports and others noted above, I think Nintendo generally provides value. I bet this will be worth $70….
Re: Super Mario Run Now Allows You To Play "One Stage For Free Each Day"
I think they could have done a little more with it, like build a world with your coins or something like that, something more robust than what they have. Or added a social element like StreetPass somehow
Re: Mini Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 - The Brand-New Track Is An All-Time Great
@Sisilly_G agreed. I am mostly fine this. It’s a good value. It extends the life of the game and I will enjoy, but something is indeed inherently stale…..I kinda like the mini games they have in Tour. Extra characters, cars and tracks from other franchises would be cool, but my guess is that is for another system.
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Dillon's Rolling Western
I have the first. Thinking about getting the trilogy….
Re: Mario Kart Tour Celebrates All Things Mario With Its Latest Update
@victordamazio they did a really good job with it. Too good of a job bc it seems to be at the expense of the console version….I wish MK8D got this kind of love and attention
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Launches Next Week
@Sarkos the Tour tracks are kinda generic tho. Yeah, the scenery is different, but I don’t see them as that entertaining. I would rather see some better ports or new content…,
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Launches Next Week
Very excited about DK Summit….