Nintendo Switch 2 Main Thread - Launching 2025

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

I wanted to buy some of the 3rd party games, but since they're GKC... Yeah, they can keep them.

Guarantee is someone like LRG had the ability to release true physical copies of most of these Switch 2 third party games (especially the RPG's) at a big markup from the key cart versions, they'd sell in huge numbers. Many times higher than typical LRG releases.

[Jay Mammoth]

People equating old ass 3rd party games not selling on Switch 2 as news worthy. Lets see how original 3rd party games sell.

[Talal86]

I don’t usually get third party games on the switch anyway, but game key cards will make that number zero.

I would’ve bought games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Suikoden HD, Dragon Quest HD-2D, etc.. on Switch 2 if they had a proper physical release

[dyne]

Originally Posted by Talal86

I don’t usually get third party games on the switch anyway, but game key cards will make that number zero.

I would’ve bought games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Suikoden HD, Dragon Quest HD-2D, etc.. on Switch 2 if they had a proper physical release

I'll just get them as Switch 1 variants. I can't imagine there being too much variation between the two. And even if it's a 30/60 fps difference they're rpg's. I can live with 30.

Also, somebody make this make sense.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon: Deluxe Edition (Switch 2 key card) up for preorder on Amazon for $69.99. PS5/PS4/Switch preorder is $59.99.

The key card version is the most expensive.

[ChadFL]

Roundup of Metacritic average scores for early Switch 2 games.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 95
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 94
Split Fiction - 90
Street Fighter 6 - 88
Mario Kart World - 87
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster - 84
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition - 84
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut - 84
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - 83
Hogwarts Legacy - 83
Fast Fusion - 81
Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition - 80
Sonic x Shadow Generations - 78
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S - 77
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - 55

[Chris J]

Curious to know what Bananza's score will be... I'm thinking in the 90s.

[BF10]

At this point they'd be better off making a sequel to 1-2 Switch over making the Welcome Tour.

I do question if there has been an official response from companies that used game cards about game card backlash, including those where the company lashes out at the critics because of "entitlement" or some other invalid reason. Unfortunately, I'd imagine a Switch exclusive being a game card will still surprisingly sell well.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by dyne

I'll just get them as Switch 1 variants. I can't imagine there being too much variation between the two. And even if it's a 30/60 fps difference they're rpg's. I can live with 30.

And for the near future at least a number of those games might end up having free Switch 2 upgrades (emphasis on might).

Even if they just started giving every game an option to uncap the frame rate in settings that would be great for future proofing without having to go back and do extra work. The Switch 1 games that had uncapped frame rates or higher limits for dynamic resolution are benefiting greatly right now like they did with PS5.

Also, somebody make this make sense.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon: Deluxe Edition (Switch 2 key card) up for preorder on Amazon for $69.99. PS5/PS4/Switch preorder is $59.99.

The key card version is the most expensive.

[bradnoyes]

I feel like a tool but I ended up shelling out for an extra dock so I could easily play on the 77" display in my media room. After playing some Fast Fusion, MLK, and BotW I feel like it was worth it, but then it occurred to me that this is Nintendo and there is a real possibility that the future OLED model won't be compatible with the original dock. It seems insane but I wouldn't put it past them.

Also, the lack of HGIG on my 2018 OLED in the living compared to the newer 2021 OLED I have downstairs underscores this system's HDR problem. I'm hoping I can find a setting the works well for both displays. I also hope Nintendo does a system update and adds actual values to their white balance adjuster in the system menu.

[ps3bd_owner]

This just made me sad.



Another one to avoid. My Switch 2 collection will probably consist of less than 10 games.

[ZombAid]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Roundup of Metacritic average scores for early Switch 2 games.

Rune Factory - Guardians of Azuma is missing, which which also seems like a decent one with a 80 meta, but only 4 reviews atm.
This one is NOT a Game Key Card and if I had the money I would've bought it by now.

[heyadol]

I had the DF NS2 hardware review playing as background noise while I work around the house, and I heard the description "continuity console." Not sure if that has been used before, not sure if it is much different than saying "Switch Pro," but I like it. It's a pretty good description of consoles since PS4/Xbox One as well.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by heyadol

I had the DF NS2 hardware review playing as background noise while I work around the house, and I heard the description "continuity console." Not sure if that has been used before, not sure if it is much different than saying "Switch Pro," but I like it. It's a pretty good description of consoles since PS4/Xbox One as well.

Hey, you leave my PS4 Pro v3 alone.

[themp3000]

Originally Posted by ZombAid

Rune Factory - Guardians of Azuma is missing, which which also seems like a decent one with a 80 meta, but only 4 reviews atm.
This one is NOT a Game Key Card and if I had the money I would've bought it by now.

It’s super addictive. I now understand why people say you can sink dozens to hundreds of hours into Rune Factory games. Even as a spinoff, I’m about 10 hours in and this was an utterly fantastic blind buy. And it runs so nice and smooth as butter.

[Caladriusse]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Will be interesting how the momentum holds up. I doubt we’ll see another 150 million seller, but 100 million is probable.

Originally Posted by Chris J

They'd have to come up with something truly extraordinary or be at the right place at the right time to get to 150M.

They could do what they should have done years ago: look for new markets.

South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states, eastern Europe. Do Nintendo even bother in those countries?

I did a bit of gaming in the early/mid noughties when I was younger, and am amazed that both Nintendo and Sony are still reliant on the same handful of countries for most of their sales: Japan, US, UK and Germany.


Edit: I did some quick research...

Gaming sales are normally split into four: Japan, US & Canada, Europe, Rest of the World (really?!)

Rest of the World percentage figures:

PlayStation 2 (early noughties): 17%
PlayStation 3 (late noughties): 19%
PlayStation 4 (mid tens): 20%
PlayStation 5: 19%

GameCube (early noughties): 3%
Wii (late noughties): 10%
Switch: 15%

Pretty poor. So yes I am correct.

[dyne]

Unless I'm missing something it's an absolute atrocious process deleting save data both locally and on the cloud. You can't mass select and each instance has I believe 4 button prompts. For the local ones specifically, they're presented in a long list top to bottom, You click into one to delete it. Once it's done the cursor starts back at the TOP of the list. It doesn't even go back to where you were.

The UI is from the original console so it's not something I expect them to fix if it's been this way for years.

DF has their review up and Oliver mentioned the new Pro controllers having a stick restrictor under the shell that prevents the sticks from touching the rim of the shell which is REALLY nice. No more cocaine rings on the sticks from rubbing.

[VictoryAtNight]

I went to Target yesterday and they had a lone $450 console available.

[heyadol]

I noticed Star Wars: Outlaws is $60 for the Gold Edition (game plus DLC bundle), on PC/PS5/Xbox it's $110 for that bundle (which is nuts). Probably already mentioned, but SW:O is a GCK.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Caladriusse

They could do what they should have done years ago: look for new markets.

South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states, eastern Europe. Do Nintendo even bother in those countries?

I did a bit of gaming in the early/mid noughties when I was younger, and am amazed that both Nintendo and Sony are still reliant on the same handful of countries for most of their sales: Japan, US, UK and Germany.


Edit: I did some quick research...

Gaming sales are normally split into four: Japan, US & Canada, Europe, Rest of the World (really?!)

Rest of the World percentage figures:

PlayStation 2 (early noughties): 17%
PlayStation 3 (late noughties): 19%
PlayStation 4 (mid tens): 20%
PlayStation 5: 19%

GameCube (early noughties): 3%
Wii (late noughties): 10%
Switch: 15%

Pretty poor. So yes I am correct.

Most of those countries have a tiny wealthy elite, a very small middle class, and a mass of very poor. But then again, when you're talking about countries like India, with 4x the population of the U.S., there is still some massive room for growth.

[ChadFL]

Keep an eye our for Best Buy $10 off coupons. I received one of those $10 mystery rewards the other day, which has to be used by 6/30.