@somnambulance 19 days into the year & you're already complaining about a slow start? This is exactly what they mean when they say you can't please everyone all the time.
@Max_the_German Poor critical reception? You're exaggerating, sir. The game has a 79 on Metacritic. That's far from poor. Perhaps, poorer than what was expected, but definitely not poor. Makes me wonder what you would call a game with a 37.
@BBBBBBBBBBB It's not a space thing. The Switch Lite has a D-pad in a much smaller form factor. Nintendo stated years ago that it's to keep the joy-cons uniform for all players when being used separately.
@Varoennauraa I wouldn't call it nitpicky at all. Just because you're comfortable with the D-pad buttons doesn't mean everyone else is. These comments alone show how divisive they are.
@darkswabber The leak is that Nintendo is making 2 smaller sizes. The consensus is that they will be 16 & 32GB, but that's obliviously not conformed yet. There is no rumor about a 128GB cart though & considering the price of 64GB carts, it's unlikely to happen. It'd be cool if it did happen, but I think it's just wishful thinking.
Capcom is really going all in on the Switch 2. Love to see it. I definitely did not expect Pragmata to come, but I'll be keeping an eye on it now. I also expect & can't wait to hear about the REmakes 2-4 coming as well.
@Elitepatriot It is okay with me. I judge games mostly by the quality of the experience. The length is secondary. Besides, like I already said, this is perfectly in line with the first 3 games, so there's no reason to expect that this one would be significantly different. Not every game I pick up needs to capture my attention for months. Lastly, I 100% most games I play, so I'm sure it will take me longer than 13 hours.
@1Kismet I see no reason that would be the case. Even if it looks & runs exactly like Metroid Prime Remastered, it would be amongst the best looking & performing Switch games.
@JayJ Not every game will be for you. If that were the case, you'd go broke very quickly. It's perfectly okay for companies to make experiences that aren't the norm. It may not always work out, but it could pave the way for something fresh, new, or innovative.
@tho_mi Slightly larger? You're minimizing the disparity. The Switch was well over 100M sold in 2022. The Switch 2 was just over 10M when KAR came out. I agree with you though. The comparison in the article makes no sense.
@UpsideDownRowlet @datamonkey it's actually not. The useable space on a 64GB cart is around 60GB. They would have had to compress it further to get it to fit.
@Unit_DTH The console is $450, not $400 & if you're going to add tax to the card, you should add tax to the console as well. In no world have I ever heard anyone say $200 is almost as much as $450. Even the guy who posted that said he was joking.
@Drago201 Nintendo seems to do fine with their own compression technology, but you can't necessarily assume that other developers are taking advantage of it.
@KingMike You're definitely right in that it's possible, I just don't think any company would want to take on the additional cost of producing multiple carts for a game without a guarantee that it will perform spectacularly.
@Unit_DTH Almost as much is a stretch. They cost $175 - 220 depending on the brand. That's less than half the price of the console. I got mine on sale on Amazon for $157.
@ROMhaiku When has any game ever came on multiple carts? Multiple discs, sure, but that's not at all the same thing considering how much more expensive carts are.
@AllBLK 100% agreed. And if they had done a 1TB version, I would have been all over it. I imagine that when we get a refresh down the line (possibly an OLED), it will have 512GB.
@metroid02 No, he's right. Zestiria came before Berseria, so Berseria is the title preceding Arise. They came out in 2015 & 2016 respectively. You might be thinking of the PS4 version of Zestiria. That came after Berseria, but the original PS3 version came first.
Maybe I'm just old, but 4-player split screen in handheld mode sounds miserable. I don't think my eyes could handle an 8" screen split 4 ways. Not hating though. I'm super excited for it & will be picking up the physical version the day it drops.
"In other words, there's still more than enough time for the Switch to topple the DS as Nintendo's best-selling system of all time."
I would say that unofficially it already has. It was 10K behind as of 9/30 according to the earnings report. That was over a month ago. With the numbers it's been doing, it likely did this in the first day or two of the month.
@RiasGremory I agree. Unfortunately, the console has both. Split Fiction is a code in the box for example. Nintendo should've at least completely replaced them with GKCs.
@MrStark You can call it greed if you like, but it's more likely related to the tariffs. Secondly, that record is something only fanboys care about. Nintendo & the rest of us couldn't care less.
@MrStark What downfall? It's already their highest console now considering it's over a month after these numbers. Clearly passing the PS2 isn't a concern for Nintendo, so why are you so worried about it?
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Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
@RecurringRob People buying backup copies in case their current one melts from spinning in the drive for years straight?
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
@somnambulance 19 days into the year & you're already complaining about a slow start? This is exactly what they mean when they say you can't please everyone all the time.
Re: A Remake Of Resident Evil: Code Veronica Will Supposedly Be Announced This Year
@the_beaver Same. I have the Generations pack preordered & I'll do the same for the REmakes 2-4 if & when they announce it.
Re: More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Updates
@kkslider5552000 That's fair & that's why I said your point still stands.
Re: More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Updates
@ShadLink People have complained about Pokemon games before. This is nothing new. The Gen 5 remakes will still eventually happen.
Re: More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Updates
@kkslider5552000 Your point still stands, but Game Freak didn't develop BDSP. It was ILCA.
Re: Tales Of Berseria Remastered - Switch Performance And Resolution Detailed
@garion333 It's $40. How is that priced poorly?
Re: Tales Of Berseria Remastered - Switch Performance And Resolution Detailed
@kmtrain83 Not everyone has a PS4, so that's the point right there. Switch owners can enjoy it as well.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Holds 12 Spots In The All-Formats Top 40
@Max_the_German Poor critical reception? You're exaggerating, sir. The game has a 79 on Metacritic. That's far from poor. Perhaps, poorer than what was expected, but definitely not poor. Makes me wonder what you would call a game with a 37.
Re: "This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
@BBBBBBBBBBB It's not a space thing. The Switch Lite has a D-pad in a much smaller form factor. Nintendo stated years ago that it's to keep the joy-cons uniform for all players when being used separately.
Re: "This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
@Varoennauraa I wouldn't call it nitpicky at all. Just because you're comfortable with the D-pad buttons doesn't mean everyone else is. These comments alone show how divisive they are.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Alternative Awards 2025
@darkswabber The leak is that Nintendo is making 2 smaller sizes. The consensus is that they will be 16 & 32GB, but that's obliviously not conformed yet. There is no rumor about a 128GB cart though & considering the price of 64GB carts, it's unlikely to happen. It'd be cool if it did happen, but I think it's just wishful thinking.
Re: Video: Pragmata Hands-On Impressions Shared By Capcom
Capcom is really going all in on the Switch 2. Love to see it. I definitely did not expect Pragmata to come, but I'll be keeping an eye on it now. I also expect & can't wait to hear about the REmakes 2-4 coming as well.
Re: Video: Mario Kart World - Course Changes Side-By-Side Comparison (Original & Version 1.4.0 Update)
@Jack_Goetz I'm assuming you have a source for that because I find it incredibly hard to believe that MKW was done 2 years before launch.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers A Tech Analysis Of Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2
@fenlix That's the internal resolution. The output resolution is much higher.
Re: PSA: Copy Your Save In Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Before You Enter The Endgame
@Elitepatriot It is okay with me. I judge games mostly by the quality of the experience. The length is secondary. Besides, like I already said, this is perfectly in line with the first 3 games, so there's no reason to expect that this one would be significantly different. Not every game I pick up needs to capture my attention for months. Lastly, I 100% most games I play, so I'm sure it will take me longer than 13 hours.
Re: PSA: Copy Your Save In Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Before You Enter The Endgame
@Elitepatriot That's a crazy expectation considering this is in the same ballpark as the first 3 games.
Re: Poll: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Out On Switch 2 And Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Mine came 2 days early. It's never happened to me before on a preorder.
Re: "One Of The Best-Looking Games On Switch 2" - Digital Foundry Dives Into Metroid Prime 4
@OmnitronVariant Only 3 exclusives? Maybe do some research before commenting next time.
Re: Site News: So, Where's Our Metroid Prime 4 Switch 1 Review?
@1Kismet I see no reason that would be the case. Even if it looks & runs exactly like Metroid Prime Remastered, it would be amongst the best looking & performing Switch games.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
@JayJ That's literally not at all what I said, but if that's what you took from it, cool.
Re: Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Gets A Surprise Sale (US)
"The Switch 2 has only recently passed the six-month mark in its life..."
I hate to be that guy, but we're not quite there yet. It's the 5th.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
@StarCollector I thought it was fairly obvious he was making a joke, but I guess not to everyone.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
@JayJ Not every game will be for you. If that were the case, you'd go broke very quickly. It's perfectly okay for companies to make experiences that aren't the norm. It may not always work out, but it could pave the way for something fresh, new, or innovative.
Re: Japanese Charts: Kirby Air Riders Is Off To A Flying Start
@tho_mi Slightly larger? You're minimizing the disparity. The Switch was well over 100M sold in 2022. The Switch 2 was just over 10M when KAR came out. I agree with you though. The comparison in the article makes no sense.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem's Switch 2 Physical Release Includes A Lenticular Edition
@construx There are actually many titles aside from first party & Cyberpunk that are fully on the cart.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Beefy Switch 2 File Size Has Been Revealed
@UpsideDownRowlet @datamonkey it's actually not. The useable space on a 64GB cart is around 60GB. They would have had to compress it further to get it to fit.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@Unit_DTH The console is $450, not $400 & if you're going to add tax to the card, you should add tax to the console as well. In no world have I ever heard anyone say $200 is almost as much as $450. Even the guy who posted that said he was joking.
Re: ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
@Drago201 You can say that, but you have no idea what these developers are using, so that doesn't necessarily make it true.
Re: ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
@Drago201 Nintendo seems to do fine with their own compression technology, but you can't necessarily assume that other developers are taking advantage of it.
Re: ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
@Drago201 Your comment makes little sense. What does Nintendo's compression abilities have to do with the file size of a 3rd party game?
Re: ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
@Kroko No, the useable space on a 32GB cart is less than 30GB, so it wouldn't fit.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@KingMike You're definitely right in that it's possible, I just don't think any company would want to take on the additional cost of producing multiple carts for a game without a guarantee that it will perform spectacularly.
Re: Sorry Xillia 2, 'Tales Of Berseria' Is The Next Remaster From Bandai Namco
@metroid02 Gotcha. I don't think he was trying to say they were connected, just that it's the game directly prior in the series.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@RiasGremory Probably, but they could have made both.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@Waluigi451 They are making it & it's not double. It's about 145GB on the PS5, which is about 50% bigger than the original.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@Unit_DTH Almost as much is a stretch. They cost $175 - 220 depending on the brand. That's less than half the price of the console. I got mine on sale on Amazon for $157.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@ROMhaiku When has any game ever came on multiple carts? Multiple discs, sure, but that's not at all the same thing considering how much more expensive carts are.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
@AllBLK 100% agreed. And if they had done a 1TB version, I would have been all over it. I imagine that when we get a refresh down the line (possibly an OLED), it will have 512GB.
Re: Sorry Xillia 2, 'Tales Of Berseria' Is The Next Remaster From Bandai Namco
@metroid02 No, he's right. Zestiria came before Berseria, so Berseria is the title preceding Arise. They came out in 2015 & 2016 respectively. You might be thinking of the PS4 version of Zestiria. That came after Berseria, but the original PS3 version came first.
Re: It's Official, Red Dead Redemption Is Coming To Switch 2 This December
The people: We want a 60FPS version of RDR2 on consoles!
Rockstar: You'll take RDR again & you'll like it! And if you ask again, we'll delay GTA6 another 6 months!
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Performance And Resolution Revealed
Maybe I'm just old, but 4-player split screen in handheld mode sounds miserable. I don't think my eyes could handle an 8" screen split 4 ways. Not hating though. I'm super excited for it & will be picking up the physical version the day it drops.
Re: Supply Of Switch Hardware Will Continue If Enough Demand Persists
"In other words, there's still more than enough time for the Switch to topple the DS as Nintendo's best-selling system of all time."
I would say that unofficially it already has. It was 10K behind as of 9/30 according to the earnings report. That was over a month ago. With the numbers it's been doing, it likely did this in the first day or two of the month.
Re: Supply Of Switch Hardware Will Continue If Enough Demand Persists
@RiasGremory I agree. Unfortunately, the console has both. Split Fiction is a code in the box for example. Nintendo should've at least completely replaced them with GKCs.
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
@MrStark You can call it greed if you like, but it's more likely related to the tariffs. Secondly, that record is something only fanboys care about. Nintendo & the rest of us couldn't care less.
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
@MrStark What downfall? It's already their highest console now considering it's over a month after these numbers. Clearly passing the PS2 isn't a concern for Nintendo, so why are you so worried about it?
Re: Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units, Nintendo Increases Forecast Even Further
@Adnanilyas21 Not sure where you're getting almost a million from for Z-A. It's already sold about 6M.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Is Still On Top As Mario Kart World Approaches 2 Million Physical Sales
@Alpha008 That's also not included.
Re: Review: Once Upon A Katamari (Switch) – A Roll-'Em-Up Revival Done Right
@Tyranexx Conceit has multiple definitions, one being "an artistic effect or device". In other words, it's correct.
Re: Persona 3 Reload Is Getting A Free Update Adding Eight Songs
@TomSupreme There was a time when it was acceptable?