I wish there had been more Switch 2 updates for 3rd party games like Xenoblade (to really demonstrate the power difference), and making people pay for the Zelda updates (if they don't have the more expensive online) and welcome app was pretty lame, but otherwise I'm having fun.
@Asaki Oh yeah mine used to have regular colour options alongside HDR options, but they've recently disabled the regular options, either cause they're stupid and don't know they sold tvs that don't have good HDR support, or cause they want people to think their tv has terrible picture quality so they buy a new one.
Either way this should be the code you want:
Press the Home button five times, then Rewind, Down, Fast Forward, Down, and Rewind.
You'll see an option to disable HDR. (It's the only way to get the normal colour options back.) Once you turn it off everything will look way better. Also get used to doing it again every now and then, cause the last few updates have re-enabled it for me.
@Asaki do you have a roku tv? Lately mine hides the option to disable hdr after an update, making everything look bad. There’s a code to enter on the remote to access a secret menu where I can actually turn if off though.
If your tv was cheap, and “supports hdr”, just turn it off in the switch settings. Basically your tv can sacrifice colour fidelity for range, and you’ll get a washed out image.
I loved the PS4, but I think PS5 suffers from a little bit of "too much". The console design is too much (too fancy, too big), the actual UI of the firmware is too much (there are so many unnecessary options that get in the way of just playing a game and putting the thing to sleep), and the controller is just too much (too heavy, too much led, does too much to make the battery last a long time).
The only OLED screens that have really blown me away are the extremely expensive high refresh monitor ones. The lack of blur on those is actually surreal.
Pretty sure if they had gone OLED here we'd have gotten a 60hz one (which is fine with me), but would the blurring actually be improved in that case?
Both my Switch sticks drifted and Nintendo repaired/replaced them both at no cost. Also I haven't heard of any Switch 2 sticks drifting yet, so I'm really not concerned.
When I heard the analog sticks were quiet I thought "the PS5 sticks are really quiet, so probably something like that". Then I tried the new Pro Controller and confirm it's not "something like that". They are shockingly quiet when hitting the edges, and moving it along the edge feels incredibly smooth.
Also I did a quick test of holding left/right while rocking up and down that would have triggered unintentional inputs on the original Pro Controller, and didn't see any of that here.
I didn't manage to get a pre-order so I've taken the day off work (totally normal thing for a guy in his 40s to do) so I can head to my hometown (which is small compared to where I'm living now) to check out the local Walmart when they open and test my luck.
I've only played a timed trial of this, but it was a lot of fun. With gameshare and video chat it could be a great game to play with friends. (The high cost kept me from buying it, and I also have no friends that bought it.)
I hope more studios decide to do updates like this though, to give their games a second life on Switch 2. (Looking at you Monolith Soft, haha.)
I've been playing it on Switch and having a great time so far. I'm excited to move to Switch 2 and see the graphics improvement. (Not that it's bad on Switch, it's probably among the nicest looking/running games on there.)
I tried the demo for Pipistrello and it's really fun! I'll be getting that eventually for sure. (Also just found out Pipistrello means "Bat" in Italian?)
@Wisestfool thanks for the insight! I remember as a kid paying $99 CAD for a copy of Chrono Trigger on SNES with no hesitation at all, and that’s like $170 or more now!
As an adult with a grown up job now I’m lucky to be able to afford this new cost, and still somehow think it’s worth it for the tech and the entertainment I’m gonna get out of it. But I hope they can work out a “lite” version soon for those kiddos that can’t get it at this price, and likely don’t care about things like hdr and vbr.
Mario Kart bundle in Canada is $700 plus taxes. I never thought I'd have to spend close to a grand for a Nintendo console, but here we are. I can understand why people are so upset. And then there's the much cheaper version for Japan, makes me think this is Nintendo of America's doing?
@snichelsticks I didn't even notice the rounded edges until you mentioned it, and I'm not sure if I like em haha. Maybe it's something we'll just get used to.
With the current price I can't imagine them doing an OLED version unless the cost of tech comes down big time. HDR and 120hz/vbr are neat thought. I wonder if the next Splatoon will run at 120hz, that would be coooool.
This Direct was insaaaane. I'm so excited but also terrified about all of the amazing stuff to look forward to. (Also paying $700+tax for a console and game in Canada is rough, but I'll do it haha.)
@Bizzyb it’s coming to pc now so it’s possible the footage is from that version, but ya never know.
It actually took me a sec to realize this was Fantasy Life and not a really well made Animal Crossing clone haha. I’m also quite a bit more excited about it after seeing this though.
I don't understand why anyone is assuming "Switch 2 Version" will include additional content. I feel it pretty obviously means "exact same game but with performance/visual improvements". Like when you buy certain Playstation games and get a PS4 version and a PS5 version.
I played the demo on Steam and really loved it. I'm a fan of the Danganronpa games, but always felt they were a little too light on actual gameplay. The tactical battles here were really fun and maybe just what the game needs.
I hope it's a great success for them, but as with most new games I'll likely wait until the prices comes down a little bit to buy.
Imagine if this gets a patch when Switch 2 comes out that makes it look EVEN BETTER?? I'm already having such a hard time resisting this since I don't know if I'm ready for a replay just yet.
I don't think I've ever been concerned with gold points since they stopped doing physical rewards. (Which they have since kinda brought back.) Basically just a 5% discount but done in a way that encourages you to buy more, which was fine I guess? Can't say I'll miss it that much.
I'm so excited for this game, but maybe don't have the free time for it right now so I'm kinda glad it's not out for a little while. Also can't wait for the new Layton game! Hope it's as good as the old ones.
Phoenotopia was a weird game for sure, but I really liked it. This looks like it'll be fantastic. Noticed they still have what looks like a stamina bar though, I hope they maybe go a little less aggressively with it. (I know Phoenotopia had accessibility options to make it less limiting, but I like to play things the way they're designed.)
I’ll probably play this one on pc, but more than anything I wanna listen to the soundtrack! The music for the first one was some to the best I’ve ever heard.
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Re: 'The Hundred Line' Receives A New Update, Here's What's Included
I wanna play this but kinda waiting for a Switch 2 update.
Re: Around 1 In 3 Switch 2 Owners Bought New Pro Controller Despite High Price Point (US)
I wasn't gonna get it, but then I tried one and HAD to have it.
Re: Nintendo Has Seemingly Taken Further Steps To Combat 'eSlop' On Switch 2
Just delete anything with Hentai or Ecchi in the title Nintendo
Re: 'The Hundred Line' Dev No Longer Sees "Bankruptcy As A Serious Future"
I loved the demo for this and will get it eventually. Hope they do a Switch 2 patch though.
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
I wish there had been more Switch 2 updates for 3rd party games like Xenoblade (to really demonstrate the power difference), and making people pay for the Zelda updates (if they don't have the more expensive online) and welcome app was pretty lame, but otherwise I'm having fun.
Re: Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Oooh I felt like the graphics had become blurry since the last update but wasn't sure. Glad they fixed it!
Re: Switch 2 Has Already Overtaken The Combined Lifetime Sales Of The Entire Xbox Series Family And PS5 Pro In Japan
Remember when people used to say Nintendo should just go third party? hahaha
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@Asaki Oooh maybe they fixed it!
Re: Random: Hideo Kojima Remembers That Time He Used Unwanted Teddy Bear Tech To Make A GBA Vampire Game
Boktai 1 & 2 are actually fantastic games. It's too bad they can't really work on the Switch GBA app cause of the sunlight sensor.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@Asaki Oh yeah mine used to have regular colour options alongside HDR options, but they've recently disabled the regular options, either cause they're stupid and don't know they sold tvs that don't have good HDR support, or cause they want people to think their tv has terrible picture quality so they buy a new one.
Either way this should be the code you want:
Press the Home button five times, then Rewind, Down, Fast Forward, Down, and Rewind.
You'll see an option to disable HDR. (It's the only way to get the normal colour options back.) Once you turn it off everything will look way better. Also get used to doing it again every now and then, cause the last few updates have re-enabled it for me.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
@Asaki do you have a roku tv? Lately mine hides the option to disable hdr after an update, making everything look bad. There’s a code to enter on the remote to access a secret menu where I can actually turn if off though.
Re: Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix
If your tv was cheap, and “supports hdr”, just turn it off in the switch settings. Basically your tv can sacrifice colour fidelity for range, and you’ll get a washed out image.
Re: Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?
Mine has barely left the dock and it’s gonna stay that way until I get a glass screen protector. Also why would they use such a flimsy screen sticker.
Re: As Switch 2 Breaks Records Worldwide, Sony Reminds Us That PS5 Still Exists
I loved the PS4, but I think PS5 suffers from a little bit of "too much". The console design is too much (too fancy, too big), the actual UI of the firmware is too much (there are so many unnecessary options that get in the way of just playing a game and putting the thing to sleep), and the controller is just too much (too heavy, too much led, does too much to make the battery last a long time).
Re: Random: Watch The Moment A Delivery Man Apparently Chucks A Switch 2 Up A Customer's Path
Whyyyy. Like maybe if there was a gate you couldn't get past, or a vicious dog. But what is the point of tossing it like that?
Re: Random: Ouch! Switch 2 Owners Are Feeling The Pinch With The New Joy-Con
This is definitely a feature. Can't drop the Switch 2 if it's got a firm grip on a chunk of your skin.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
The only OLED screens that have really blown me away are the extremely expensive high refresh monitor ones. The lack of blur on those is actually surreal.
Pretty sure if they had gone OLED here we'd have gotten a 60hz one (which is fine with me), but would the blurring actually be improved in that case?
Re: Magnetic Joy-Con Sticks Already In The Works For Switch 2 Amid Fears Of Drift
Both my Switch sticks drifted and Nintendo repaired/replaced them both at no cost. Also I haven't heard of any Switch 2 sticks drifting yet, so I'm really not concerned.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
When I heard the analog sticks were quiet I thought "the PS5 sticks are really quiet, so probably something like that". Then I tried the new Pro Controller and confirm it's not "something like that". They are shockingly quiet when hitting the edges, and moving it along the edge feels incredibly smooth.
Also I did a quick test of holding left/right while rocking up and down that would have triggered unintentional inputs on the original Pro Controller, and didn't see any of that here.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
I didn't manage to get a pre-order so I've taken the day off work (totally normal thing for a guy in his 40s to do) so I can head to my hometown (which is small compared to where I'm living now) to check out the local Walmart when they open and test my luck.
Re: Nintendo Shares Video Detailing New N64 Features For Switch Online
I wonder if the remapping will let us reverse up/down on the analog sticks. The reversed controls in Goldeneye were messing me up bad.
Re: Opinion: Upgraded For Switch 2, ARMS Deserves A Second Shot At Greatness
I've only played a timed trial of this, but it was a lot of fun. With gameshare and video chat it could be a great game to play with friends. (The high cost kept me from buying it, and I also have no friends that bought it.)
I hope more studios decide to do updates like this though, to give their games a second life on Switch 2. (Looking at you Monolith Soft, haha.)
Re: Fantasy Life's New Entry Has Already Hit Its First Major Sales Milestone
I've been playing it on Switch and having a great time so far. I'm excited to move to Switch 2 and see the graphics improvement. (Not that it's bad on Switch, it's probably among the nicest looking/running games on there.)
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd May (North America)
I tried the demo for Pipistrello and it's really fun! I'll be getting that eventually for sure. (Also just found out Pipistrello means "Bat" in Italian?)
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?
Heck no! I buy digital for convenience mostly, but if I bought physical I'd want something permanent. This is like the worst of both worlds.
Re: Video: Nintendo Today Gives Us Another Look At Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
Have they shown what it'll look like with the crt filter? I'm curious about that.
Re: Nintendo Says "Nothing Bad" Will Happen If You Press Switch 2's C Button Without A NSO Sub
It should start a lonely one person chat.
Re: Some Fans Are Drawing Unfavourable Comparisons Between Switch 2 And Xbox One
And for those that can't afford the Switch, we have the Wii U. No wait, we don't.
Re: Select EU Retailers Are Abandoning Nintendo's Suggested Retail Price For Switch 2 Games
@Wisestfool thanks for the insight! I remember as a kid paying $99 CAD for a copy of Chrono Trigger on SNES with no hesitation at all, and that’s like $170 or more now!
As an adult with a grown up job now I’m lucky to be able to afford this new cost, and still somehow think it’s worth it for the tech and the entertainment I’m gonna get out of it. But I hope they can work out a “lite” version soon for those kiddos that can’t get it at this price, and likely don’t care about things like hdr and vbr.
Re: Select EU Retailers Are Abandoning Nintendo's Suggested Retail Price For Switch 2 Games
Mario Kart bundle in Canada is $700 plus taxes. I never thought I'd have to spend close to a grand for a Nintendo console, but here we are. I can understand why people are so upset. And then there's the much cheaper version for Japan, makes me think this is Nintendo of America's doing?
Re: Uh Oh, Switch 2's Home Screen Looks Just As Bland As We Feared
@snichelsticks I didn't even notice the rounded edges until you mentioned it, and I'm not sure if I like em haha. Maybe it's something we'll just get used to.
Re: Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
With the current price I can't imagine them doing an OLED version unless the cost of tech comes down big time. HDR and 120hz/vbr are neat thought. I wonder if the next Splatoon will run at 120hz, that would be coooool.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
This Direct was insaaaane. I'm so excited but also terrified about all of the amazing stuff to look forward to. (Also paying $700+tax for a console and game in Canada is rough, but I'll do it haha.)
Re: Random: Fantasy Life's Animal Crossing Parody Starring 'Tim Crook' Is A Good Laugh
@Bizzyb it’s coming to pc now so it’s possible the footage is from that version, but ya never know.
It actually took me a sec to realize this was Fantasy Life and not a really well made Animal Crossing clone haha. I’m also quite a bit more excited about it after seeing this though.
Re: Nintendo Shares New Image Of Switch 2 Ahead Of The Big Day
I hope they show an alternate/lighter colour scheme. Not really a huge fan of what it has going on at the moment.
Re: Talking Point: Which Switch Game Needs A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' The Most?
I don't understand why anyone is assuming "Switch 2 Version" will include additional content. I feel it pretty obviously means "exact same game but with performance/visual improvements". Like when you buy certain Playstation games and get a PS4 version and a PS5 version.
Re: Feature: "If The Game Does Not Sell Well, We May Be Done" - It's Do Or Die For Too Kyo Games & 'The Hundred Line'
I played the demo on Steam and really loved it. I'm a fan of the Danganronpa games, but always felt they were a little too light on actual gameplay. The tactical battles here were really fun and maybe just what the game needs.
I hope it's a great success for them, but as with most new games I'll likely wait until the prices comes down a little bit to buy.
Re: New NES Game From Former Elite Beat Agents Devs Looks Totally Bananas
Oooh looks really fun! Makes me think of Kickle Cubicle, which was also a great sliding block kinda puzzle game with enemies and boss levels.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) - An Underrated Gem Transforms Into The Series' Best
Imagine if this gets a patch when Switch 2 comes out that makes it look EVEN BETTER?? I'm already having such a hard time resisting this since I don't know if I'm ready for a replay just yet.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong (GB) - One Of The Game Boy's Very Best
Can't wait to replay this. One of my favs. Too bad the Gameboy app doesn't support Super Gameboy though.
Re: Random: Final Fantasy Is The Next Magic: The Gathering Crossover, Here's A First Look
No mention of the Jumbo Cactuar though! 1/7 for 5GG that gets +9,999/0 when attacking haha.
Re: Hands On: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - A Decade On, Mira's Still Got It
Ahhh I don't need this, but it looks so gooooood. XCX was one of those rare games for me where the hours would just disappear while playing.
Re: Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
I don't think I've ever been concerned with gold points since they stopped doing physical rewards. (Which they have since kinda brought back.) Basically just a 5% discount but done in a way that encourages you to buy more, which was fine I guess? Can't say I'll miss it that much.
Re: Critically Acclaimed Survival Horror 'Sorry We're Closed' Comes To Switch Next Month
Oooh I just found this on Steam. Looks super cool.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
Nothing wrong with a little bit of curation. Usually only takes a few minutes to tell if a game is pure garbage haha
Re: Level-5 CEO Reveals Fresh 'Fantasy Life i' Screenshots, Teases More Info Coming Soon
I'm so excited for this game, but maybe don't have the free time for it right now so I'm kinda glad it's not out for a little while. Also can't wait for the new Layton game! Hope it's as good as the old ones.
Re: Phoenotopia Devs Reveal Its Next Gorgeous-Looking Metroidvania
@ArcticEcho only one playthrough! It was a tough game for sure. I still put the soundtrack on occasionally cause it's so good.
Re: Phoenotopia Devs Reveal Its Next Gorgeous-Looking Metroidvania
Phoenotopia was a weird game for sure, but I really liked it. This looks like it'll be fantastic. Noticed they still have what looks like a stamina bar though, I hope they maybe go a little less aggressively with it. (I know Phoenotopia had accessibility options to make it less limiting, but I like to play things the way they're designed.)
Re: "Nintendo Is Probably The Easiest To Scam" - Devs Discuss The Current State Of The eShop
Could they at least block any games with Hentai or Ecchi in the title? Do they not know what those words mean?
Re: Review: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Switch) - The Sci-Fi Hit Gets A Brilliant Follow-Up
I’ll probably play this one on pc, but more than anything I wanna listen to the soundtrack! The music for the first one was some to the best I’ve ever heard.