re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Because I’m ill.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I have a backlog, so what? Who here doesn’t have a backlog of games they bought and haven’t gotten to play them yet?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

If you're so excited to play it right away in the morning of the day the Switch 2 comes out, it would probably be a good idea to start playing now, get some familiarity with the gameplay mechanics, get some skills, unlock some of the map. It has a slow start. Make use of this time now and knock out some of the early busy work, on the game you already own, on the system you already own. Then you can hit the ground running. That's all I'm saying.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

It’s not a bad idea, but I’m going to wait. Play others until Doom 4 next week and that I’m starting right away as soon as I can.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I got my preorder invitation from Nintendo. It does have a shelf life of 72 hours, so I’m not taking anything away from anybody by letting it lapse.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Maybe have someone PayPal you the $ and you could use to get one for someone here who wants at launch. I’m sure you could have it mailed there perhaps. That would save you the trouble of sending out your self. Just an idea.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I know it's probably been discussed to death and I'm truly sorry, but how does the cart thing work with Switch 2? I know the new games (true Switch 2 games) are just codes, but with Switch 1 games that are enhanced (Zelda: Breath of the Wild), would I just put the Switch 1 cart in Switch 2 console and the enhanced version will download from there? Also, I will just keep the Switch 1 cart inside Switch 2 console if I want to play the Switch 2 enhanced version, correct? Thanks in advance and sorry if I am duping another post earlier in this thread.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Most likely yes, as that how it works on every other console with a generational upgrade.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

just got my Nintendo pre-order invite, so they're still going out in waves or something

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

OK, I'm assuming that this is in regards to Doom: The Dark Ages , which comes out May 15, 2025, but by what counting would it be the 4th? It's either the 6th, 8th or 3rd.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom:_The_Dark_Ages

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Yeah, I should have said 3rd in new trilogy even though this is a prequel.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Donkey Kong Bananza is not available at launch.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

And Mario Party is July, Kirby is August, and Star Wars is September.

I’ll have Mario Kart World at launch (errr…give or take a day), and I’ve preordered Bananza. I might get Welcome Tour, even though it really ought to have been a free pack-in. I’ll maybe wait for some additional impressions closer to launch.

I might get the upgrades for the two Zelda games, although I can’t see myself playing through them in full again, just because it’s such a gargantuan time commitment. But is it worth $10 a pop to see what the games look like at a higher resolution and framerate? Maybe. I will probably get the Kirby upgrade when the time comes.

There’s still plenty of time for more 2025 titles to be announced, but as things stand now, Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 are the only other Switch 2 games I’m likely to get this year, and I’m not wildly enthusiastic about either. Maaaaybe I’ll grab a Pokémon game for my wife around the holidays.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Any existing third party game like Star Wars Outlaws, Hitman and Cyberpunk is going to be cheaper and look better on a PC, PS5 or XSX. Absolutely no reason to buy those for Switch 2 (unless you own no other console).

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

thank God for you Decker. Without you policing these boards, policing me, this place would be in chaos.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

1) You asked the question. Unprompted. I responded.
2) Adam Tyner also corrected you.

If you ask "Which of these games are you going to get at launch?" and then list a bunch of games that won't be out at launch, you are likely to get that pointed out to you. Either get thicker skin or don't post questions. It's not like it's that hard to see which games are actually coming out at launch.

I'm only getting MKW since it's the only new full title that isn't on another system. I will get DKB when it comes out, but that isn't at launch. I will probably upgrademy family Nintendo Online account to play the GC games as well..

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Portability could be a compelling hook too.

For me, the Switch 2 will probably mostly be a thing-to-play-Nintendo-or-otherwise-exclusive-games-on device, with a few carve-outs:

• Pixel art and many indie games - if the games are visually indistinguishable or close enough to it across platforms, the Switch 2 could definitely be a contender. I often favored the Switch for those types of games over PS/Xbox.
• Games where portability could be great - even if Balatro weren't pixel art, I think I'd be more likely to grab it on the Switch as something to pick up and play wherever/whenever. JRPGs could be nice to play this way too, especially ones that aren't incredibly cinematic (thinking more Persona than modern Final Fantasy).
• Meeting friends/family where they are - if my nephews, kid sister, or a friend on the other side of the country have, say, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on the Switch 2 and there's no crossplay with other consoles, I might get it on the Switch 2 as well to play with 'em, even if it wouldn't be my preferred console.
• The siren song of a physical edition - I'm looking at games like Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher and SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble that I imported, although I don't think either of those were available for other consoles anyway.

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:bow:

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The novelty of that wore off for me years ago on the Switch. I guess I don't travel much, and when I do, I'll play Switch exclusive games. I suppose if I traveled for work, or commuted for an hour each way on public transportation, it might be a different story.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I'm in the same boat in that respect. More typically, I mean "portability" in the sense of, like, gaming in bed, or gaming on the couch next to my wife while she's playing on the PS5/Xbox or something.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

That's when I use the PS Portal.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Demo of navigating menues with mouse controls

I doubt I'd ever use that, but I guess it's a cool option to have.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

That's awesome. I really hope mouse controls are easy to use and implemented well. I am concerned with how comfortable it would be to use the mouse controls with the joycon. But just going from mouse controls to joycon in the middle of the game just by turning the joycon to mouse mode is really cool. I really wonder if it will be a legitimate superior way to play shooter games on a console like the combination gyro controls are now.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I still love playing portable mostly because there's more competition for my tv than there is for my switch, but man I'm going to have to see a bunch of reviews to convince me that some of these bigger games run smoothly undocked. Especially if they take a bunch of space that I won't initially have.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Six years and five months Nintendo online user and haven't gotten an email invitation from Nintendo. Now I am glad I waited two hours in the pouring rain to get one at GameStop. :lol:

What memory card is everyone going to use? I need to go ahead and buy one. Thank you.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Here's a nice buying guide from Polygon
The best microSD Express cards for the Switch 2

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

When did you sign up for the email? My impression was that it was first to sign up first to get the invite and it wasn't based on other factors? But maybe I was mistaken. I still didn't get my email yet either.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I never received an invite to purchase either. I've been subbed to their Switch online offering since the day it went live. I've checked their website a few times while logged in and both item pages still say Invite Required.

As long as I'm able to find one by the time Metroid launches, I'll be fine. Plenty to play between now and then.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I am leaning towards a 512 Sandisk Ultra PLUS MicroSDXC UHS-I one from Best Buy for $55. (I think that will work on the system.)
Can't see too pressing a reason to get a 1TB one for $120 at this time, even if I want to play my many digital first-party Switch games on it now.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Is that a MicroSD Express though? The Sandisk I see on BB that's compatible with switch 2 is a hundred bucks (and it's sold out)

The Sandisk 128 is 49.99 and the Nintendo branded 256 is 59.99.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Isn't that what SDXC means? I can't find a definitive answer...
Yeah. Wrong item. Okay cancelled

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Interesting, there is an optional 90% charging limit to save battery life. That's what we Tesla owners do regularly with our cars (at 80%).
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re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Mine will stay docked, so I'll definitely use that feature.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Limited Run Games confirmed that any numbered LRG release (as opposed to titles they just distribute) will be fully on-cartridge rather than Game Keys.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Nintendo posted a list of their games with free updates to "improve playability" for the Switch 2. This is only a list of first-party titles:

At least in Japan, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is getting a Switch 2 upgrade for 300 JPY (~$2 USD). Nice to see that not everything will be $10+!

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Reminder, the expected battery life of the 2 is worse than the Switch Lite. Take off another 10% and big yikes.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Aren't there some that are also "free" with the expanded switch online subscription?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

There are two, at least that've been announced so far: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

those 2 enhancements are free? I paid $10 each.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

In answer to Redbill's specific question, yes they are free. Or at least as "free" as the games Sony "gives away" with Playstation Plus every month.
In other words if you have the NSO expansion, you are already renting the enhancements, so no need to drop $10 on them.