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Will wait for a review, Trek games are notoriously... iffy. But there have been some great ones over the decades, so here's to hoping

Back in the 3DS Virtual Console days, I thought Virtual Boy releases would make a lot of sense. Then again, when Nintendo debuted its own 3D Classics line for the 3DS, I thought they'd lead with Rad Racer, an actual 3D NES game, rather than Urban Champion. If I learned anything from those assumptions, it was that Nintendo doesn't have to make sense. This looks like a fun release and I'm glad to have ordered one, but yeah, I agree with you, it should've come with the controller

I wish they'd remember Chrono Trigger exists

Every Switch 2 box is gonna be ugly with that massive red wasted area at the top

Sonic is faster than Mario, even if Mario's pushing B

@MamaSymphonia It feels good. I think that's why. But you're correct, it won't affect the pricing. Nintendo fans are a dedicated bunch and the set will sell. I'm holding out for 'Old Man in a Cave' giving Link his first sword. Sounds like an inexpensive set if it ever gets made

@MamaSymphonia Did LEGO agree to send you a cookie and a gold star? Every consumer has the right to chime in on how much something costs even if it is an item not necessary for human survival. I live in the USA. Were the economy not in the toilet and the cost of everything on the rise, as a lifelong Zelda fan I'd pick this up. I imagine a lot of Zelda fans are in the same boat

Looks great, but I'm in the 'This is 130 dollars?' camp

I'm baffled as to why Nintendo put none of the VB titles on the 3DS, just as I was baffled when, in choosing its 3D Classics line titles they went with Urban Champion over a genuine 3D NES title like Rad Racer. It's Nintendo. They rarely make sense. But I pre-ordered the Virtual Boy re-issue for Nintendo Online, I just wish it came with an original VB controller

I agree, an L Joy Con with a D-pad should be an option from the company that introduced the D-pad back in the 80s

I don't mind him and usually find him amusing, but at no point did I ever say to myself, "I wish he had more dialogue."

Stunning, huh? If by 'stunning' you mean 'too busy', okay. Reminds me of 15 or so years ago when everyone started using the word 'epic' to describe everything. Sooner or later, it loses all meaning

I love the NA box, it screams 90s. But that's my 90s experience, I grew up with that console and its box art. I imagine that's how most of us will choose. I love the look of the overseas console, but it's not what I grew up with

I'm in the 'the more crap you slap on a controller, the worse it looks' camp

I've always been skeptical of live-action Zelda film working, it seems made for animation, but this looks alright. I instantly thought, "There's Zelda," which was likely the idea

I have a modded top-loader (simple LED mod under the POWER button), but play my NES carts on an AVS. I love that it used actual POWER and RESET buttons from the NES days

I picked up two of the speakers years back, though this may be an updated version. They were dirt cheap at the time, but I like the look. Less sold on the rest of the items, especially the keyboard's pricing, but it's great to see the NES celebrated, it's still one of my all-time favorite consoles. My folks got me the Deluxe Set back in what I think was 1986, as it wasn't yet widely available during the Christmas of 85, and it had a huge impact one me. It's when I truly fell in love with video games

I'd play a game based TOS or TNG for sure, but Trek games are usually so iffy I'm not in a rush to try this one. At the end of the day, I'd just like a Judgement Rites and A Final Unity remastered (with the original voice acting intact)

If she wants to win us over, make amiibo affordable again

I've not yet looked into how much an admission ticket costs, but with amiibo leaping to upwards of 40 or more dollars a piece, I'm sure it's incredibly reasonable. Would love to see a traveling exhibition, though, for those who cannot easily travel to Japan

I miss All-Stars and hope Sega returns to a racer that covers all of Sega's history

I was so disappointed with 3 that I never finished it. 2 was a blast, though

Don't be too hard yourself. I was about 6 or 7 when the original SMB released. I was gifted it when it was brand new. I loved it, great game and more impressive than what had previously been available for an at-home experience. But I turned my nose up at older titles, the ones that existed before I was born, and to this day I've still scoffed at giving some of them a try. Funny thing about SMB was that even when a "better" version was released in the 16-bit era, I preferred the original's sprite work. It was more charming to me than the updated and modern All-Stars revisions. I beat this one back in the day, but man, I definitely needed the infinite 1-UPs trick. Glad you tried this one again!

Having lived through every Nintendo launch since the NES, this one feels pretty underwhelming in terms of heavy hitters being present. I enjoyed Mario Kart, but after a couple weeks, I was ready for something more substantial. DK landed, which I'm still playing through slowly. If I were a younger me, say teens or 20s, I'd feel pretty let down. As a gamer in his 40s who doesn't have the gaming time he once had, the rate of 1st party drops is great. But I'm not the target demo. Nintendo needs to up their game here

@ChameleonBros Thanks! I took a screenshot to reference later. I appreciate you taking the time to write that. I do have the little attachment you mentioned, though I didn't know what the heck it was

I'm embarrassed to say I couldn't figure out the controls. I tried Joycon 2, is said I was Player 2, so I tried Joycon 1, and it worked as a mouse cursor, but I couldn't figure out which buttons are the two mouse buttons. It was awkward to hold. Is there a Mouse adapter I'm missing? Something to clip on the JoyCon?

I haven't bought and played with a Lego set since childhood, but this one, yeah, instant pre-order. The price point was perfect. It was on Amazon (US)

@eldersnake Agreed. If Nintendo opts to branch out and try an animated streaming film or animated series, I could see them turning to those franchises

From a storytelling perspective. StarFox, F-Zero or Metroid would make more interesting feature films, but if you're looking for a recognizable IP that could make for a wacky, colorful adventure aimed at younger viewers, this is probably the best bet

I like it! But not 300+ dollars like it

At this point, I'd be happy to see some remasters of the earliest MM titles in the visual style of 11

Doesn't sound too hard to implement. You could start the app like always, but it would feature a tab system. 'Available Titles' and 'Titles on this Console'. You check the ones under available that you want and it becomes a custom download for the app. But what do I know, I'm just a Nintendo fan will storage that isn't limitless

Do the NES controllers from Switch 1 for Nintendo Online still pair and function?

@Matt-e-r None for us. Which is a bummer. It helps other players unlock new outfits, but not the person using the item

I appreciate the addition of a R.O.B. vehicle, that was an unexpected touch

Will wait for reviews. I loved Double Dragon NEON, but I think that was WayForward, and I put a lot more faith in WayForward. This new game looks... cheap. Like it was initially made for smartphones

@Jack_Goetz Awesome! Thank you

@Jack_Goetz That's great news, does anyone have confirmation it works from having tried it?

Funny you posted this, I was just online with Nintendo's customer support asking about the Switch 2's support for the first replica controller they released, the NES pads. You could only charge them by docking them with your Switch 1 and charging them in place of the Joy-Cons. I explained this feature to both Nintendo support reps and asked how I can charge them for use with my Switch 2 now that I traded in my 1 to help fund the 2. The first rep explained to me that the NES controllers are out of stock. I shook my head and tried a second human who didn't do much better. Are the old NES pads able to charge on a Joy-Con charging station for Switch 1? Meanwhile, on topic, I dig the GC pad for the Switch 2, but it definitely feels different in my hands than my original Gamecube controllers. I hope they expand the line for diehards, I'd love an NES Advantage to use with Nintendo Online's NES offerings

I'd be suspicious of any second-hand Switch 2 console right now, the console JUST came out. If anything, pick it up from somewhere like Gamestop that tests every unit first and comes with a receipt

I like the idea of other Nintendo characters and franchise tracks as DLC. The focus should stay on Mario's legacy, but it sure was a lot of fun racing Link

The lazy Red Dead 1 re-release doesn't fill me with hope. It should have been a proper remaster and was not, though I could see the Switch 2 running a straight port of RDR2 well

When I look at the materials used, I'm forced to ask... why the heck is this 40 dollars?! I picked one up on Amazon from a brand I've never heard of for about 20 and it's working just fine

Picked up one today and I like it, but the price is nuts and the color is boring. I can live with black, but the gray feels out of place. They should have gone with the blue or red accents from the Switch 2 joycons here

If I pick one up at launch, it will be the Mario Kart bundle to save 30 dollars on a title that would be, otherwise, overpriced

I'm still not buying this thing. I'm old enough to remember NES pack-in titles. SNES pack-in titles. Game Boy pack-in titles. Wii pack-in titles. You think Wii Sports as an included title would have convinced Nintendo that pack-ins out of the goodness of Nintendo's heart can move a lot more product over time, with the perceived value being greater. Some things you do as a video game company to reward your fanbase, not shake them down for additional cash

I'm not supporting this with money, but enough people will that Nintendo will learn the wrong lesson and never bundle anything free with a console at launch again

"the end of the game could be near with the release of the Definitive Edition"

In other news, the setting sun signals the end of the day could be near.

A Zelda expansion priority-wise would have made a lot more sense than Donkey Kong

I'd rather have no extra character than a cow. It's Mario Kart, it should be a Mario character