Nintendo Switch

[Snippysnips]

Nintendo could make their consoles the equivalent of the latest gen if they really wanted to, but they've never really been about that. They make most of their money from their exclusives like Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, etc etc. So as long as their consoles are good enough to run those, then they're sorted.

I know they do release third party titles as well, but they're never the main focus. That's why I've got a PS5 and a Switch and will always get the PS5 version of multi platform games.

I agree about screen share - wouldn't be surprised if it's laggy. But then I doubt I'll make much use of it anyway!

I agree, their own games play well an are perfect quality an will always be the priority for them which I totally get, I think they must know most people do have another console so it's no big deal to them, really the only games I see struggle are the more realistic ones, the animation type seem fine, but once you go into heavier graphics that's where it starts to cut back on quality to be able to offer the game

I'd like to use screen share just more for fun, am happy it's finally got voice chat because I really could have used that with a few games at times, but if it comes down to having to have screen share off to improve the quality of the chat I'll take the chat over it, I'd rather be able to talk an hear clearly than watch a friend's game

 

[Ensay]

I agree, their own games play well an are perfect quality an will always be the priority for them which I totally get, I think they must know most people do have another console so it's no big deal to them, really the only games I see struggle are the more realistic ones, the animation type seem fine, but once you go into heavier graphics that's where it starts to cut back on quality to be able to offer the game

I'd like to use screen share just more for fun, am happy it's finally got voice chat because I really could have used that with a few games at times, but if it comes down to having to have screen share off to improve the quality of the chat I'll take the chat over it, I'd rather be able to talk an hear clearly than watch a friend's game

Yeah voice chat is good. I saw lots complaining about it saying "you can just use discord for chat!" or "why add it now and act like it's revolutionary?"

But I've come to realise there are lots of gamers who seem to criticise Nintendo regardless. I don't mean you btw!

 

[Snippysnips]

Yeah voice chat is good. I saw lots complaining about it saying "you can just use discord for chat!" or "why add it now and act like it's revolutionary?"

But I've come to realise there are lots of gamers who seem to criticise Nintendo regardless. I don't mean you btw!

Yeah I've seen discord mentioned so many times an personally am not keen on it, like I have it but I'd rather not use it for voice chat, an really that could be used for everything like why use PS chat or Xbox chat when there's discord, so makes no sense people bring it up for Nintendo lol

I've always found it funny when people tit on one system then praise another, like they don't all have their flaws lol, like I enjoy the Nintendo games an is why I'll be getting my switch 2, an a lot of the Nintendo games you don't get on other systems as well, but Nintendo as a company themselves are crap, same with Microsoft an Sony as companies, I like Xbox an PS games but the companies suck, I really don't like this whole idea they are putting out that you won't ever "own" your game an its just the license your paying for which means it can be shut down at any time (thanks Sony) an the fact they are trying to make £80 normal for games (thanks Nintendo) but I'll still support studios especially the indie studios an buy games whenever I can while hating their overlords

 

[Yel]

Nintendo could make their consoles the equivalent of the latest gen if they really wanted to, but they've never really been about that. They make most of their money from their exclusives like Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, etc etc. So as long as their consoles are good enough to run those, then they're sorted.

Agree, they've always been ones to sell tech that's a few years old, gone down in price and has good profit margins.

This is a bit of a departure but seems like the right move. I really want to play GTA 6 but even if they did manage to port it to the switch that's not how I'd want to play it.

Guessing they've got a big game coming out for Christmas? Should be Mario O 2

 

[Ensay]

Agree, they've always been ones to sell tech that's a few years old, gone down in price and has good profit margins.

This is a bit of a departure but seems like the right move. I really want to play GTA 6 but even if they did manage to port it to the switch that's not how I'd want to play it.

Guessing they've got a big game coming out for Christmas? Should be Mario O 2

Yeah I can't really see a Switch 2 version of GTA 6, but never say never (after all there was a lower resolution Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy).

I'll get GTA 6 for the PS5 and, even then, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll struggle a bit like the the PS3 version of GTA 5 did.

Hard to believe the Switch 2 is less than a week away. Doesn't seem five minutes since it was announced.

 

[Yel]

Hard to believe the Switch 2 is less than a week away. Doesn't seem five minutes since it was announced.

I'm really hoping mine arrives before the launch, even though I don't love the design and how it's all very boring modern.

I rocked the original DS and have grown to love its clunky awkward design.

I went to the Nintendo museum last year and they had a keyring mystery box. One of 6 things you could get and ended up with the original DS

 

[Ensay]

I'm really hoping mine arrives before the launch, even though I don't love the design and how it's all very boring modern.

I rocked the original DS and have grown to love its clunky awkward design.

I went to the Nintendo museum last year and they had a keyring mystery box. One of 6 things you could get and ended up with the original DS

Who have you pre-ordered yours with? I've got mine coming from ShopTo and they sent me an email the other day saying Nintendo have requested Switch 2 consoles aren't sent until the day before release for arrival on the release date itself. I know most online retailers will choose 24 hour delivery given it's a higher value item, but some will likely arrive late and - based on their communication - it's very unlikely any will arrive early.

I get what you mean about the design. It's kind of a shame that it's not a bit more different to the Switch, but I get that they didn't want to depart from the handheld aspect, given that's one of the most popular aspects of the original.

I'd love to go to the Nintendo museum! You lucked out there with an original DS. I've still got my 3DS XL and charged it up the other day. It looked a lot more dated than I remembered, but it's still fun to play games on it.

 

[Snippysnips]

Guessing they've got a big game coming out for Christmas? Should be Mario O 2

Am hoping maybe for an animal crossing game for Xmas, I've heard rumours of maybe a 3d mario but it's hard to tell with Mario being a launch title, I think Pokémon is close to the holiday, Oct maybe?

They seem to be included in the summer feast which is June 6th, not sure if Nintendo have ever been part of it before but they are named for this year

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

Am hoping maybe for an animal crossing game for Xmas,

Same. Or just early in the Switch 2s lifespan. If I have to wait another three years for Animal Crossing

 

[Ensay]

I find it hard to believe Animal Crossing could be out as soon as Christmas, but I hope it is.

It'll sell like hotcakes regardless.

 

[MidnightAura]

I’m holding off buying a Switch 2 until Animal Crossing. I think it will be next year or the year after as I think the Animal Crossing Devs make Tamagotchi life as well.

 

[Snippysnips]

I wouldn't even mind a remake of an older animal crossing like some other games have done, where they have just updated features on it an maybe gave it a bit of a new look

 

[MidnightAura]

I wouldn't even mind a remake of an older animal crossing like some other games have done, where they have just updated features on it an maybe gave it a bit of a new look

I would LOVE that, even though I have them all and can play them. I would love them on the Switch.

 

[Snippysnips]

I would LOVE that, even though I have them all and can play them. I would love them on the Switch.

New horizons was my fist AC game, so it would be cool to play the older ones with a new modern look to see what they were like, some of the fire emblem games have done that, just remade the older ones with newer updated designs an its how I ended up really loving them, I'd reckon it would also cut down some time as well on getting the games out since they aren't really starting from scratch an are just giving it a fresh look

 

[Yel]

I get what you mean about the design. It's kind of a shame that it's not a bit more different to the Switch, but I get that they didn't want to depart from the handheld aspect, given that's one of the most popular aspects of the original.

I'd love to go to the Nintendo museum! You lucked out there with an original DS. I've still got my 3DS XL and charged it up the other day. It looked a lot more dated than I remembered, but it's still fun to play games on it.

I wish you could have got it will full colour joycons, life is so grey, boring and flat these days.

We went to the museum not long after it opened and it was a nightmare getting two tickets. I'm glad I went but it's nothing to write home about. One level is a collection of things to look at (the best bit was probably the video screens showing the same game in different generations but you could watch that on youtube) and the bottom level was big controllers to play on and some of their old toys to play with. The best was probably the real life baseball. The shop had some cool unique things in. The cafe was a normal burger place with a bit of theming. There were some workshops but didn't feel like making a deck of cards. Much better things to do in Kyoto.

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

It’d be great if this time around they brought out themed joycon instead of having to buy a whole new console for the special editions. Would probably sell a lot more too.

 

[Snippysnips]

Am hoping we can buy spare joycons in future an those will be colours, I've got spare ones for my switch 1 an they come in handy at times for switching out when the battery gets low

Have just gotten my screen protector today an thinking about a carry case, right now doesn't seem to be a huge choice of accessories so hoping for more coming out soon

If anyone's getting the switch from Smyth's they are holding midnight release party's, you will need your photo ID, it will only be for those that have done click and collect though, they might also have a very limited number of consoles that haven't been pre-ordered for sale but am not sure on how low that stock will be, first 100 in line get goody bags too

 

[MidnightAura]

New horizons was my fist AC game, so it would be cool to play the older ones with a new modern look to see what they were like, some of the fire emblem games have done that, just remade the older ones with newer updated designs an its how I ended up really loving them, I'd reckon it would also cut down some time as well on getting the games out since they aren't really starting from scratch an are just giving it a fresh look

I would love this but the older games has incredibly sassy villagers. Static told me he hoped my house would burn down in Wild World. That would not fly now

 

[Snippysnips]

I would love this but the older games has incredibly sassy villagers. Static told me he hoped my house would burn down in Wild World. That would not fly now

Oh damn I mean, am not gonna lie, I'd actually love it if games really pushed their luck with being like this, too much is watered down for kids....who lets be honest are playing GTA5, so I say bring all this back lol

 

[anniemouse]

Oh damn I mean, am not gonna lie, I'd actually love it if games really pushed their luck with being like this, too much is watered down for kids....who lets be honest are playing GTA5, so I say bring all this back lol

Totally agree. I played Streets of Rage 2, Streetfighter and Road Rage as a teen and I’m not going around kicking a and punching people off motorbikes