The Nintendo Thread of Jumping, Slashing, and Home Decorating
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From what I’ve read, and the takes I’ve listened to, I think the idea of “Switch 2 sales are down” is because Nintendo actually made plenty and recent global socioeconomic conditions HAVE put a bit of a damper on sell through. The Switch was nigh impossible to find in 2017 holiday season. The premium over the prior (still available) iteration is also a factor. Much of the existing library for the SWitch 2 is coming down to “stuff you can play already, but runs better”. Or 3rd party games readily available on other platforms.
So I DO believe in reports that Nintendo and/or retailer would feel sales were “soft” simply given I can still walk into my local Walmart and see a dozen Switch 2 consoles (between the base and STILL AVAILABLE Mario Kart bundle). I think this comes across as disappointing to many because Nintendo put so much energy and focus on bringing aboard major third parties to bolster the platform. But as a Switch 1 owner? I’ve not had THAT much a pressing reason to upgrade. Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong are fine games…but none really present that “amazing hook” that would prompt me to upgrade. I got (and am greatly enjoying) Metroid Prime 4 on the system I have, if I was into Pokémon, I can play it on the current system as well. I’m not sure Nintendo has done a good job of selling me (and a LOT of folks) on MKW as a pressing upgrade incentive, and the other two are fine, but I already have Mario Kart 8 (and its ENORMOUS number of tracks at this point) and Mario Odyssey. And at $60-80 retail prices?
I think 2026, barring “real life issues”, should see sales pick up as more games are released in time across multiple platforms and Nintendo starts rolling more significant titles. Again, I’m not saying the Switch 2 is “doomed”, but it’s clear everybody was expecting more robust sales given available inventory and larger push for more mainstream titles that have typically pushed sales on other platforms.
So I DO believe in reports that Nintendo and/or retailer would feel sales were “soft” simply given I can still walk into my local Walmart and see a dozen Switch 2 consoles (between the base and STILL AVAILABLE Mario Kart bundle). I think this comes across as disappointing to many because Nintendo put so much energy and focus on bringing aboard major third parties to bolster the platform. But as a Switch 1 owner? I’ve not had THAT much a pressing reason to upgrade. Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong are fine games…but none really present that “amazing hook” that would prompt me to upgrade. I got (and am greatly enjoying) Metroid Prime 4 on the system I have, if I was into Pokémon, I can play it on the current system as well. I’m not sure Nintendo has done a good job of selling me (and a LOT of folks) on MKW as a pressing upgrade incentive, and the other two are fine, but I already have Mario Kart 8 (and its ENORMOUS number of tracks at this point) and Mario Odyssey. And at $60-80 retail prices?
I think 2026, barring “real life issues”, should see sales pick up as more games are released in time across multiple platforms and Nintendo starts rolling more significant titles. Again, I’m not saying the Switch 2 is “doomed”, but it’s clear everybody was expecting more robust sales given available inventory and larger push for more mainstream titles that have typically pushed sales on other platforms.
Was just casual banter at work from usually reliable sources but the discussion was mostly about Assassins Creed toyline stock in storage. I haven't bothered with the news for years since it's all spin and clickbait, games press included.
Well, this is going to drag me kicking and screaming back to finish Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Specifically, kicking Koopaling keister, and screaming in delight at the return of playable Rosalina in a mainline Mario platformer.
I bought my first Switch 2 game today, Final Fantasy 7 Intergrade. I got flack off the family for it being 'game key' but I pointed out every Xbox and PS game we have bought on disc these past fifteen years required to be downloaded and there's just no way the next Switch 2 games I'll get, Resident Evil requiem, can run off a Switch Game card despite their size.
Been a long time since I played FF7 but it's still fresh in my mind.
Been a long time since I played FF7 but it's still fresh in my mind.
Partner Showcase!
Orbitals! This still looks REALLY stylish with the anime art style. Too bad it's co-op only. *SIGH* If only it had a single player mode...*SIGH* Make your games playable for lonely people, too, developers!
Paranormasight. I guess I've never heard of this series before? It sounds like it's been around for a while. Seems like it might have a interesting enough story?
Captain Tsubasa 2. Wow...they're really trying to make this franchise a thing in the West? I would think it'd be too little, too late. But, good for the fans, I guess. It's got style, at least.
Tokyo Scramble! You're hiding from dinosaurs! Eh, it's got some potential. But, it's really just a zombie game with dinosaurs, instead. Not sure if it's my thing.
Valheim! Eh...it feels like a little generic for a crafting game. Even if the Norse slant on things seems fun.
Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition. It doesn't sound like there's any new content? But, I guess it looks nicer?
eFootball...ANOTHER soccer game, really? If I had a nickle...
Adventures of Elliot Millennium Tales! I'm already sold on the game, basically. I do love these 2D-HD games.
Super Bomberman Collection! Huh. Well, that seems like it'd be repetitive, with a franchise like this. But, I do know there's some gems among the SNES Bomberman games. So, cool!
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Okay, good news! I do enjoy seeing the Final Fantasy games get onto Nintendo consoles!
Pragmata. It might be a kind of interesting sci-fi game. I'm not sure about merging puzzle gameplay during survial-horror "zombie" fights. But...it could be good or it could be VERY bad. I'm calling it, though. That little girl robot's going to turn on you by the end of the game. You WILL be crying by the end of this game, one way or another.
Turok Origins! A new Turok game! It looks like it could be pretty fun.
Kyoto Xanadu! Oh, it's another sequel to Tokyo Xanadu! Yeah, I could see this being a fun game!
Digimon Story Time Stranger! And it's coming to Swtich 1, too! That's good news for me! I hear great things about this one.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok! Looks pretty fun!
Monster Hunters Stories 3. Another one that I'm already basically sold on. I've enjoyed the other entries in the series.
To go along with the Arcade Archives they're starting to offer the Console Archives series! With...Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout for the PS1?! And Doraemon for the NES?! Those are some DEEP cuts. Okay...well...I'm glad these games are getting preserved, at least.
Scott Pilgrim EX still looks pretty cool!
Another Eden Begins looks like it could be a JRPG worth looking into more.
Reanimal is still looking creepy!
Culdcept Begins seems like a card game with some style.
Goat Simulator 3...now with a giraffe in a van!
Tales of Arise! The Tales series is pretty solid and usually worth checking out.
Resident Evil Requiem! That's going to be a big deal for a lot of people. Too bad that I'm just not that into horror games. Oh and it's getting a special Pro Controller. And Amiibo! Neat!
Fallout 4! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion! All coming to Switch 2 this year! Well, I welcome more variety on the console. But, I do worry about how many of these will be Game Key Cards.
Well, that wasn't the most amazing Presentation ever or anything. A lot of this is stuff we've seen before. But, there's some solid games here. Nothing mind blowing, but solid. The biggest news for me is Digimon Story Time Stranger.
Paranormasight. I guess I've never heard of this series before? It sounds like it's been around for a while. Seems like it might have a interesting enough story?
Captain Tsubasa 2. Wow...they're really trying to make this franchise a thing in the West? I would think it'd be too little, too late. But, good for the fans, I guess. It's got style, at least.
Tokyo Scramble! You're hiding from dinosaurs! Eh, it's got some potential. But, it's really just a zombie game with dinosaurs, instead. Not sure if it's my thing.
Valheim! Eh...it feels like a little generic for a crafting game. Even if the Norse slant on things seems fun.
Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition. It doesn't sound like there's any new content? But, I guess it looks nicer?
eFootball...ANOTHER soccer game, really? If I had a nickle...
Adventures of Elliot Millennium Tales! I'm already sold on the game, basically. I do love these 2D-HD games.
Super Bomberman Collection! Huh. Well, that seems like it'd be repetitive, with a franchise like this. But, I do know there's some gems among the SNES Bomberman games. So, cool!
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Okay, good news! I do enjoy seeing the Final Fantasy games get onto Nintendo consoles!
Pragmata. It might be a kind of interesting sci-fi game. I'm not sure about merging puzzle gameplay during survial-horror "zombie" fights. But...it could be good or it could be VERY bad. I'm calling it, though. That little girl robot's going to turn on you by the end of the game. You WILL be crying by the end of this game, one way or another.
Turok Origins! A new Turok game! It looks like it could be pretty fun.
Kyoto Xanadu! Oh, it's another sequel to Tokyo Xanadu! Yeah, I could see this being a fun game!
Digimon Story Time Stranger! And it's coming to Swtich 1, too! That's good news for me! I hear great things about this one.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok! Looks pretty fun!
Monster Hunters Stories 3. Another one that I'm already basically sold on. I've enjoyed the other entries in the series.
To go along with the Arcade Archives they're starting to offer the Console Archives series! With...Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout for the PS1?! And Doraemon for the NES?! Those are some DEEP cuts. Okay...well...I'm glad these games are getting preserved, at least.
Scott Pilgrim EX still looks pretty cool!
Another Eden Begins looks like it could be a JRPG worth looking into more.
Reanimal is still looking creepy!
Culdcept Begins seems like a card game with some style.
Goat Simulator 3...now with a giraffe in a van!
Tales of Arise! The Tales series is pretty solid and usually worth checking out.
Resident Evil Requiem! That's going to be a big deal for a lot of people. Too bad that I'm just not that into horror games. Oh and it's getting a special Pro Controller. And Amiibo! Neat!
Fallout 4! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion! All coming to Switch 2 this year! Well, I welcome more variety on the console. But, I do worry about how many of these will be Game Key Cards.
Well, that wasn't the most amazing Presentation ever or anything. A lot of this is stuff we've seen before. But, there's some solid games here. Nothing mind blowing, but solid. The biggest news for me is Digimon Story Time Stranger.
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A solid presentation, IMO. This system is definitely taking over the Switch‘s own takeover of the anime/RPG games that gave the Vita such long afterlife.
Archives- I’m glad To see this stuff expanding. I’m all for preservation and I’m eager to see what comes from the future console section. Hopefully, some PC Engine goodies for those of us who missed the Classic edition.
eFootball is interesting to me simply because I remember when Pro Evolution (also from Konami) was nipping on FIFA’s heels as the top soccer/football game during the PS2 era. If nothing else, I think this is continuing to show Konami’s push back into being a meaningful game company again.
I’m ENDLESSLY amused that Goat Sim 3 is releasing on April Fool’s Day.
Additional reports indicate that Indiana Jones will be a COMPLETE physical edition. No game key nonsense.
Archives- I’m glad To see this stuff expanding. I’m all for preservation and I’m eager to see what comes from the future console section. Hopefully, some PC Engine goodies for those of us who missed the Classic edition.
eFootball is interesting to me simply because I remember when Pro Evolution (also from Konami) was nipping on FIFA’s heels as the top soccer/football game during the PS2 era. If nothing else, I think this is continuing to show Konami’s push back into being a meaningful game company again.
I’m ENDLESSLY amused that Goat Sim 3 is releasing on April Fool’s Day.
Additional reports indicate that Indiana Jones will be a COMPLETE physical edition. No game key nonsense.
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Something else occurred to me:
Among the initial entries of the Console Archives selection is Cool Boarders. Cool Boarders is, nominally, a PlayStation franchise (other entries are already available in the PS Classics range). Not only does this maybe explain why this title isn’t available in the PS Classics selection, but it joins Everybody’s Golf/Hot Shot Golf, Patapon, Tomba, and Lego Horizon as Sony-affiliated franchises that have made their way to the Nintendo Switch platforms.
I’m curious what will be seen on the Console Archives range. In addition to Tecmo, Hamster has worked with Taito, Irem, Konami, SNK and others. That means we might see any number of obscure offerings from the NES, to Turbografx/PC Engine, to PlayStation.
Among the initial entries of the Console Archives selection is Cool Boarders. Cool Boarders is, nominally, a PlayStation franchise (other entries are already available in the PS Classics range). Not only does this maybe explain why this title isn’t available in the PS Classics selection, but it joins Everybody’s Golf/Hot Shot Golf, Patapon, Tomba, and Lego Horizon as Sony-affiliated franchises that have made their way to the Nintendo Switch platforms.
I’m curious what will be seen on the Console Archives range. In addition to Tecmo, Hamster has worked with Taito, Irem, Konami, SNK and others. That means we might see any number of obscure offerings from the NES, to Turbografx/PC Engine, to PlayStation.
This tracks with the ways Id have been flexing on the rest of the industry lately.
The downside is Game cards read slower then Micro SD cards. I wouldn't mind it if PS4 and Xbox One ports like RE7 and 8 turned up on Game Cards though given they are completed games.
Sony had a State of Play, and that means many of the announcements were multiplatform. Most notable was the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Collection Volume 2, featuring MGS4, Peacewalker and Ghost Babel (the GBC game). The game is currently being promoted to be available on Switch 1…but after the issues with the prior one, maybe wait for more details?
-Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition: Play through FIVE different flavors of the original 2D platformer, plus the SNES prototype along with a documentary and reimagined soundtrack. The project was handled by the masters at Digital Eclipse, so you know the quality will be on point. Hopefully, this does well enough to get a similar bundle for the fantastic sequel. Available on February 13 and I heard a $20 pricepoint (which is a solid price, compared to what Japanese companies like Toaplan and Taito are charging for their retro stuff)
-Legacy of Kain: Defiance will be coming in March from Aspyr. In addition to the original game with typical updates like new/improved textures and other QoL additions, they are including content previously cut from the game upon its original release. But there’s MORE! A brand new title in the vampire franchise is being produced, Legacy of Kain Ascendence, a 2D prequel/midquel to Soul Reaver (there’s time travel, lore gets complicated), due about the same time. Ascendence is the first new title in the franchise in 22 years, though it seems Crystal Dynamics is skewing on the side of caution when developing new content for the franchise, hence a 2D action title
-Speaking of vampires, Konami is actually putting forth a solid effort in rebuilding their tattered reputation. In addition to the aforementioned MGS news, they revealed a new Castlevania title from the developers of Dead Cells, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Reportedly NOT a rogue-like (thank god), some of the footage points more towards a classic Metroidvania with gorgeous animation and some novel twists on the action gameplay. Set 23 years after Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, you follow a new female protagonist in battling the forces of darkness.
Additional titles were shown, but no firm details for even Switch 2, much less Switch 1. Except for Konami’s Darwin’s Paradox!, a stealth game featuring an octopus, slated for Switch 2.
-Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition: Play through FIVE different flavors of the original 2D platformer, plus the SNES prototype along with a documentary and reimagined soundtrack. The project was handled by the masters at Digital Eclipse, so you know the quality will be on point. Hopefully, this does well enough to get a similar bundle for the fantastic sequel. Available on February 13 and I heard a $20 pricepoint (which is a solid price, compared to what Japanese companies like Toaplan and Taito are charging for their retro stuff)
-Legacy of Kain: Defiance will be coming in March from Aspyr. In addition to the original game with typical updates like new/improved textures and other QoL additions, they are including content previously cut from the game upon its original release. But there’s MORE! A brand new title in the vampire franchise is being produced, Legacy of Kain Ascendence, a 2D prequel/midquel to Soul Reaver (there’s time travel, lore gets complicated), due about the same time. Ascendence is the first new title in the franchise in 22 years, though it seems Crystal Dynamics is skewing on the side of caution when developing new content for the franchise, hence a 2D action title
-Speaking of vampires, Konami is actually putting forth a solid effort in rebuilding their tattered reputation. In addition to the aforementioned MGS news, they revealed a new Castlevania title from the developers of Dead Cells, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Reportedly NOT a rogue-like (thank god), some of the footage points more towards a classic Metroidvania with gorgeous animation and some novel twists on the action gameplay. Set 23 years after Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, you follow a new female protagonist in battling the forces of darkness.
Additional titles were shown, but no firm details for even Switch 2, much less Switch 1. Except for Konami’s Darwin’s Paradox!, a stealth game featuring an octopus, slated for Switch 2.
What I hate most about these damn platform holder showcases is trying to figure out what platforms the games are actually available on, rather than the ones they're choosing to tell us they're on.
I'm guessing 99 percent of the state of play will be available on the switch 2. The rest will be available on the PC.
Just a heads up the MGS Master Collection 1 got a update for Switch 2 support, there's a FSP and resoluton bump
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Now Available, Adds Switch 2 Support
Download it today
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So it turns out the red filter on the Virtual Boy is just a removable physical filter (exclusive to the expensive version) coupled with a software setting that can be turned off, so Nintendo isn't quite as stupid as the announcement made them seem. Also both versions are backward compatible with existing VR apps and modes, which is neat. I don't know if Nintendo has a policy of not accepting third party VR-only games for certification or not, but I hope not because this could be the least worst way to play VR on the cheap.
My Virtual Boy shell (I got the replica one) arrives tomorrow. I am so excited for this thing, as my original VB was ripped away from me when my Mom unilaterally decided to sell it at a garage sale in 1999. Luckily, she did give me the $ for it and I got more than I paid for the VB and games in the first place.
I bought my original Virtual Boy from Babbage's in 1996 for $35 plus an additional $5 for the AC adapter and $5 per game. I had Mario Tennis (which shipped with the console), Galactic Pinball and Mario Clash (In retrospect, I wish I'd gotten WarioLand instead of Pinball). Mom sold it for $80 for everything.
I'm really hoping that a controller replica is coming with the next batch of games. I loved that controller.
I bought my original Virtual Boy from Babbage's in 1996 for $35 plus an additional $5 for the AC adapter and $5 per game. I had Mario Tennis (which shipped with the console), Galactic Pinball and Mario Clash (In retrospect, I wish I'd gotten WarioLand instead of Pinball). Mom sold it for $80 for everything.
I'm really hoping that a controller replica is coming with the next batch of games. I loved that controller.
That day was an old console bloodbath. She also sold our Atari 5200, NES and SNES. She only kept the N64 and PSone.
Edit: Forgot the handhelds! She sold my original Game Boy that day! Luckily, she saw my brother and I playing my Game Boy Color and his Game Boy Pocket enough to know they played all the old GB games and kept those.
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