I voted the japanese version since it seems to be more about the game...
suddenly not sure which version i actually own, think the japanese version, but not really sure why... will check and play tonight...
although it was a simple game, got quite a bit of mileage out of it, since it really felt at ease with the ds... doth the stylus and the double screen..... If the DS had download capabilities like the dsi later it might have been more logical on that, but this was just nice and simple
Look. It won’t befor everyone I guess. But in a way Nintendo is bringing the VB back and preserving rhe experience. I’m quite gapp with that. Most of us are locked ti the nao+ anyway…. But I agree that if you buy such a single use item, it would have been nice to give you the games as well, since otherwise it is just a paperweight in the future. But it fits in with Nintendo focussing on the value proposition of the nso sub. Although. They should the have give ua dk’s dlc for free. That part haa barely been expanded since 2022.
Good balanced review. I bought it and loved it because of the 16bit charm. But you make thepoint well how it scores in current switch world wonder if i should transfer it to my s1 because of the hori splitpad.
Still gope tk get the rom to play on Crt though. Hope will start selling it.
@Teksette the emulation itself is certainly on pair, I bought that Bartop because I always dreamt of a neo geo arcade, and this I can fit on my standing desk, for that proper arcade feel.. One thing that is missing (on the neo geo cart at least) is dipswitch access, which the Hamster ones might have.. I even bought some metal slug stickers to decorate it with
@BrazillianCara the fire emblem dlc has been on sale quite often (i guess knowing that i wonder why i didn’t wait. Probably as it timed exactly right for me. I was sort of running out of things to do in the base game but still had fun)
Will wait for a smgalaxy 2 sale ... have that on my WiiU when they released that as the first Wii game you can play from the wiiU men... only 10 euros then. ... wonder if smg1 will be ugraded
Love the Rosalina amiibo,... do have a price yet?
@RenanKJ haven't tried it yet on S2, but usually the gyro controls work better with it )see house of the dearth)
@ROBLOGNICK and good for yo! my point wasn't that it wasn't worth that price, but that an absolute price point for dlc is not like science... I paid 8 pounds for some graphical changes (witch theme a.o.) ,in simcity in the 90s...
TotK could have been released as a dlc, but I can imagine that would feel weird as well for such a big product, and 50 euros dlc instead of 70 'full game' might have sounded less attractive..
This dlc? we have a nice island, which for oldtimers has a value (personally I didn't like the dlc country games that much, but was still an amiga player then) , and we have a new rogue like game...
Would have liked to included for free, sure? but since it is a separate game z(using elements) a paid dlc for people who can't get enough of dkb ( I have 100 hrs in bananza now), if it was only the island for 5 euros, I would have complained maybe more, but this is' you want extra, here, you might get an exgtra life out of our game now you're still in it'. I can get it.. it's a bit like the platoon dlc from last year... island= plaza, emerald = tower...
People into Nintendo (I hate the word fan, I'm not a fan of a company), have been asking for recognizing the Virtual Boy, and were surprised that it finally was recognized by an emulator in the Nintendo Museum, thinking Nintendo would be ashamed (even though it had been WarioWare for years)
Nintendo is a Japanese company, a country were personal shame is a difficult concept. People even thought Gunpei Yokoi (the creator of the Vb, and far more) was fired because of this and even speculate about his death. But now we know better and let's try not to put human-labels on companies too much...
And since they had that emulator, it's not weird that they thought what to do with it. The virtual boy is now 30 years old, the switch 2 screen good enough for the illusion, NSO is an accepted thing. I didn't expected it all, but in hindsight it seems not that weird.
But of course It is a niche product, so standard economics to get your investment make out expensive (and the n64 controllers are 50 as well, remember).. And they made a cheap one too... (not sure if that will sell though, who is the target group)
Tying it to NSO, that feels a bit stingy, but fro the company point a view it fits in having NSO as a complete offer... And since it is so niche, the expansion pack is the place...(not saying I wouldn't have preferred just a virtual boy cart).. And even I hate to admit it, as a nintendo player, I probably will be subscriber for ever, and then know it, and they make the transaction costs of leaving even higher like this...
After experiencing them on my modded 3ds, I really wanted to have a virtual boy, but the 400 euro cost are just too high for occasional play, so I can applaud Nintendo for opening this experience for us all, even though I loathe the price 'upgrade'. nintendo puts on everything in 2025... (although don't forget they didn't make the tariffs... 70 euros v 100 dollars..).. And Nintendo surprises us guys, what was the last time that happened..
@SalvorHardin have you ever tried VB in 3d? the experience is completely different and rather unique... completely was blown away when playing them on red viper..
@ROBLOGNICK although I sort of agree (and although I bought it as well just for the retro feeling... just like I bought that virtual boy thing, I'm poor on things I didn't thought I needed again), but hownwould you define a 20 one,,,, (for me tears of the kingdom would be a dlc for botw I guess, 27 ish?)
@Uncle_Franklin without the 3d they feel like monochrome snes games… i emulated them in the miyoo before, but since red viper i get those games….and that expensive thing will make it feel more real… (luckily in europe it is cheaper than us..)
It is superflouus in away… but I still habe a 3ds to play my ds collection.. even repaired it this march… so this gives me an actual new experience in nso…
@SuntannedDuck2 yeah bit the same, house of the deadremake works ok on switch 2 btw, gyro is better than switch 1 (altough as @dashkappei says it is still giro.. and ugly, but for 2 euros it was fun) .. I play hotd1/2 , deathspace extractiion and ghost squad on my wiiu with wii zapper.. , and now evne bought into the gáime lightgun mini console for time crisis (using comparable ai as the siinden i think)
@Anachronism have you already tried it? though it woud make it really faster as a mounse controlled game, but either i'm getting good at cotrollers or the mouse control is just to much controllor-ly t really make a difference, still onm of fav games though, in all forms
The gb version is one of my first nintendo games i got for my birthday (91?). Like the game but gor somereason the boxart (eu version) which looks a bit like this american one never felt right
@Suketoudara i did get for the first time in ages two of the selectable tracks being lapped in the practice room. Ans two lappers in a row… (but after that an intermission)
Btw did the practice room but not sure what the rules will be. Didn’t see points or something
‘Many games’ Nintendo life? Anyway. One of the games you always daw lying in the shops, Considered and then bought something else. So really happy to finally try
@AllieKitsune is there arights problem or something?
@Vyacheslav333 i know, just bought a new scart cable for my ps2 thouh what a brilliant game….and luckily have access to gradius rebirth on my wiiu too..
Really weird.. nintendo produced two of the best soundtracks of all time, and than makes it difficult to listen to..why can’t i reduce the sfx….in mkw… and ofcourse donkey kong has a music player in the little houses, but wouldn’t that be a way for a nuntendo music skin or something?
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Yoshi Touch & Go
@HammerGalladeBro you;ve now got chibi! ds!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Yoshi Touch & Go
I voted the japanese version since it seems to be more about the game...
suddenly not sure which version i actually own, think the japanese version, but not really sure why... will check and play tonight...
although it was a simple game, got quite a bit of mileage out of it, since it really felt at ease with the ds... doth the stylus and the double screen..... If the DS had download capabilities like the dsi later it might have been more logical on that, but this was just nice and simple
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
Look. It won’t befor everyone I guess. But in a way Nintendo is bringing the VB back and preserving rhe experience. I’m quite gapp with that. Most of us are locked ti the nao+ anyway…. But I agree that if you buy such a single use item, it would have been nice to give you the games as well, since otherwise it is just a paperweight in the future. But it fits in with Nintendo focussing on the value proposition of the nso sub. Although. They should the have give ua dk’s dlc for free. That part haa barely been expanded since 2022.
Re: Review: Earthion (Switch) - A New 16-Bit Shooter That's Bold, Inventive & Hugely Enjoyable
Good balanced review. I bought it and loved it because of the 16bit charm. But you make thepoint well how it scores in current switch world wonder if i should transfer it to my s1 because of the hori splitpad.
Still gope tk get the rom to play on Crt though. Hope will start selling it.
Re: SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 And Vol. 10 For Switch
@MontyCircus you're doing this most of the time, aren't you.. are these the best of the bunch ?
Re: SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 And Vol. 10 For Switch
@Teksette the emulation itself is certainly on pair, I bought that Bartop because I always dreamt of a neo geo arcade, and this I can fit on my standing desk, for that proper arcade feel.. One thing that is missing (on the neo geo cart at least) is dipswitch access, which the Hamster ones might have.. I even bought some metal slug stickers to decorate it with
Re: SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 And Vol. 10 For Switch
@Teksette ah, just got the neo geo collection for my evercade alpha.. forgot to play this until know.. will do!
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
@BrazillianCara the fire emblem dlc has been on sale quite often (i guess knowing that i wonder why i didn’t wait. Probably as it timed exactly right for me. I was sort of running out of things to do in the base game but still had fun)
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Nice adotions. Gon driller ob the my old switch so having this on my s2
Re: The Touryst: Deluxe Hits Switch 2 Next Week At 4K / 60fps
Nice upgrade and fitting price. Goood conpany this!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
japan, easy, captures the t80s rambo feel
Re: Review: Virtual Bowling (Virtual Boy)
Nice it is included on vb nso! According to time extension ir is worth 1000 dollars
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Will wait for a smgalaxy 2 sale ... have that on my WiiU when they released that as the first Wii game you can play from the wiiU men... only 10 euros then. ... wonder if smg1 will be ugraded
Love the Rosalina amiibo,... do have a price yet?
@RenanKJ haven't tried it yet on S2, but usually the gyro controls work better with it )see house of the dearth)
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@ROBLOGNICK and good for yo! my point wasn't that it wasn't worth that price, but that an absolute price point for dlc is not like science... I paid 8 pounds for some graphical changes (witch theme a.o.) ,in simcity in the 90s...
TotK could have been released as a dlc, but I can imagine that would feel weird as well for such a big product, and 50 euros dlc instead of 70 'full game' might have sounded less attractive..
This dlc? we have a nice island, which for oldtimers has a value (personally I didn't like the dlc country games that much, but was still an amiga player then) , and we have a new rogue like game...
Would have liked to included for free, sure? but since it is a separate game z(using elements) a paid dlc for people who can't get enough of dkb ( I have 100 hrs in bananza now), if it was only the island for 5 euros, I would have complained maybe more, but this is' you want extra, here, you might get an exgtra life out of our game now you're still in it'. I can get it.. it's a bit like the platoon dlc from last year... island= plaza, emerald = tower...
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
People into Nintendo (I hate the word fan, I'm not a fan of a company), have been asking for recognizing the Virtual Boy, and were surprised that it finally was recognized by an emulator in the Nintendo Museum, thinking Nintendo would be ashamed (even though it had been WarioWare for years)
Nintendo is a Japanese company, a country were personal shame is a difficult concept. People even thought Gunpei Yokoi (the creator of the Vb, and far more) was fired because of this and even speculate about his death. But now we know better and let's try not to put human-labels on companies too much...
And since they had that emulator, it's not weird that they thought what to do with it. The virtual boy is now 30 years old, the switch 2 screen good enough for the illusion, NSO is an accepted thing. I didn't expected it all, but in hindsight it seems not that weird.
But of course It is a niche product, so standard economics to get your investment make out expensive (and the n64 controllers are 50 as well, remember).. And they made a cheap one too... (not sure if that will sell though, who is the target group)
Tying it to NSO, that feels a bit stingy, but fro the company point a view it fits in having NSO as a complete offer... And since it is so niche, the expansion pack is the place...(not saying I wouldn't have preferred just a virtual boy cart).. And even I hate to admit it, as a nintendo player, I probably will be subscriber for ever, and then know it, and they make the transaction costs of leaving even higher like this...
After experiencing them on my modded 3ds, I really wanted to have a virtual boy, but the 400 euro cost are just too high for occasional play, so I can applaud Nintendo for opening this experience for us all, even though I loathe the price 'upgrade'. nintendo puts on everything in 2025... (although don't forget they didn't make the tariffs... 70 euros v 100 dollars..).. And Nintendo surprises us guys, what was the last time that happened..
@SalvorHardin have you ever tried VB in 3d? the experience is completely different and rather unique... completely was blown away when playing them on red viper..
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Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@Moroboshi876 will it though, I lots of options for things like Tetris effect..
Re: Opinion: I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
@JohnnyMind a giovanni, forse sarebbe anche facile per me di fare un po di ricerca. Ti seguirò! Un’ abbraccio da Olanda
Re: Opinion: I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
I grew up with the amiga so i didn’t finished as a kid. I think Indidnit sortmof by accident in mario 35 in the previous celebration
@JohnnyMind wat is your channel?
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@ROBLOGNICK although I sort of agree (and although I bought it as well just for the retro feeling... just like I bought that virtual boy thing, I'm poor on things I didn't thought I needed again), but hownwould you define a 20 one,,,, (for me tears of the kingdom would be a dlc for botw I guess, 27 ish?)
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I don't get the patch note on banandium chips.. you already need (spoiler warning), 120k for the statue..
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@OmnitronVariant agree, although I love the virtual boy launch... that is so weird
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@Uncle_Franklin without the 3d they feel like monochrome snes games… i emulated them in the miyoo before, but since red viper i get those games….and that expensive thing will make it feel more real… (luckily in europe it is cheaper than us..)
It is superflouus in away… but I still habe a 3ds to play my ds collection.. even repaired it this march… so this gives me an actual new experience in nso…
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@KayFiOS yeah you could at it that way I guess, but since it also changes the way you play... and since I can't afford a real one...
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@norwichred I just ordered it in the Netherlands.. it is just because we watch the us version..
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Patch Adds 60fps Mode, But There's A Catch
@Truegamer79 yes something i recognise, but for example with golf games, us oldies can profit from 60fps, as it gives us more frames to react
Re: Japanese Charts: Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots Scores An Eagle Despite Mixed Reception
Live the series. But after teh reviews i bought its competitor easy come easy golf. That has a great 60fps uodate and is a greet game.
Re: Publisher Acclaim Is Hosting Its Own Showcase Today
@JohnnyMind they published crazy taxi on the cube.. played that recently and did wonder where they went
Re: UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Divide_and_Wander indeed.. icon was one of my few -first world - problems...
Re: Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Resurfaces, Will Be Playable At TGS 2025
@Smithicus i am still dreaming of saturn on nso..
Re: 79 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (Europe)
finally bought link's awakening, due to the upgrades.. looks really nice
Re: The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
handy hockey on 50th? it is a really nice air hockey, and uses mousecontrols.. deserves better...
bananza obv. the best game//
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Forsaken (N64)
maybe there should be an option none, since they are both quite horrible, but i guess NA is slightly less ao.. no japanese one?
Re: Review: Operation Night Strikers (Switch) - M2 Does It Again With This Taito-Themed Collection
@SuntannedDuck2 yeah bit the same, house of the deadremake works ok on switch 2 btw, gyro is better than switch 1 (altough as @dashkappei says it is still giro.. and ugly, but for 2 euros it was fun) .. I play hotd1/2 , deathspace extractiion and ghost squad on my wiiu with wii zapper.. , and now evne bought into the gáime lightgun mini console for time crisis (using comparable ai as the siinden i think)
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Mmm. My ethernet port in switch 2 seems to have stopped after the system update. Anybody else with the same problem?
Re: Video: First 'Lego Game Boy' Review Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
@Handy_Man noe say the video. It is a really nice built with the inside circuit boards etc
Re: Video: First 'Lego Game Boy' Review Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
@Handy_Man me too, but one lego thing at a time.. did discover that here in the netherlands you can also hire those complex sets which is quite nice,,
Re: Video: First 'Lego Game Boy' Review Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
was going to buy it, but now saw the new lego arcade set, which looks even cuter in my room i think
Re: Word Game Showcased In Japan's 'Indie World' Is Coming To The West
Look interesting... could evne understnd it a bit with my duolingo japanese ... interesting how it pans out as a mid-price game..
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo Highlights 'Super NES - Nintendo Classics' Features Update
@Anachronism have you already tried it? though it woud make it really faster as a mounse controlled game, but either i'm getting good at cotrollers or the mouse control is just to much controllor-ly t really make a difference, still onm of fav games though, in all forms
Re: ICYMI: Nintendo Highlights 'Super NES - Nintendo Classics' Features Update
I saw this popping up on my youtube feed.. and i thoguh yeah new features! borders gone? but old news alas
Re: Mario Kart World Wins "Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game" Of Gamescom 2025
@sketchturner luckily the borh beat the non existent MP4. That is the really weird thing it competed
Re: Hollow Knight Has Now Sold Almost 15 Million Copies
I got it on ps plus.. not sure how much those count towards those 15 million?
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Today, 19th August 2025
@Dom_31 agreed. It says more on how Sakurai approaches a video (direct or otherwise) than about the status of the game.
Will play the original tonight to celebrate
Re: Shin'en Announces 'The Touryst: Deluxe', Exclusive To Switch 2
@WheresWaveRace this excactly. Shinen. Enkightenn us
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Super Adventure Island (SNES)
The gb version is one of my first nintendo games i got for my birthday (91?). Like the game but gor somereason the boxart (eu version) which looks a bit like this american one never felt right
The japanese one wins easilt
Re: Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
@Suketoudara i did get for the first time in ages two of the selectable tracks being lapped in the practice room. Ans two lappers in a row… (but after that an intermission)
Btw did the practice room but not sure what the rules will be. Didn’t see points or something
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week
‘Many games’ Nintendo life? Anyway. One of the games you always daw lying in the shops, Considered and then bought something else. So really happy to finally try
Re: Review: Gradius Origins (Switch) - An Almost-Perfect Package For Shoot 'Em Up Fans
@AllieKitsune is there arights problem or something?
@Vyacheslav333 i know, just bought a new scart cable for my ps2 thouh what a brilliant game….and luckily have access to gradius rebirth on my wiiu too..
it was on sale as prerelease @Stockpot
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Re: Talking Point: Where On Earth Are The Switch 2 Soundtracks On Nintendo Music?
Really weird.. nintendo produced two of the best soundtracks of all time, and than makes it difficult to listen to..why can’t i reduce the sfx….in mkw… and ofcourse donkey kong has a music player in the little houses, but wouldn’t that be a way for a nuntendo music skin or something?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Both. Ot that great, but i sort of like hoe the japanes eine fitsminwith the restmof the series…
One of the first brand new nintendo games i bought after growing up with the amiga and a second hand n64 to renew my gaming love