Oh yeah. Cyberpunk is all on the cart, apparently. And if they can do it, anyone should be able to.

His is being fulfilled by a warehouse and traditional delivery services (FedEx, UPS, etc.); yours is being fulfilled through a local Walmart store.

I can imagine battery life being lackluster, although my boring suspicion is that Nintendo isn't withholding review units to protect launch sales. Any bad news would immediately spread like wildfire anyway, and I suspect early adopters would put up with it even if they (deservedly) grouse and groan about the battery. Your options are waiting however many years for a new model, bypassing the Switch 2 altogether, or grinning and bearing it, and I feel like most Nintendo die-hards would opt for the latter. At least the number of cross-gen titles makes it easier to wait.

I really think it's just Nintendo wanting an iron grip over the narrative, which feels in-step with the trajectory they've been on for a while now. It's a drag because pre-release reviews compelled me to check out Snipperclips on the Switch, and if there's something similarly cool and unexpected for the Switch 2, I'm a lot less likely to be aware of it, at least out of the gate.

Outside of first party games, I think it's Cyberpunk and a few Marvelous USA titles (Rune Factory, Story of Seasons, Daemon x Machina).

according to this list there are a few more (along with first party titles):
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwi...ases_and_type/

Most everything 3rd party is a key card. Only Cyberpunk and a couple others at launch won't be (other than 1st party titles).

Hell, Split Fiction isn't even giving you the key card. Buy the box and all you get inside is a download code on a piece of paper.

why is that? if we both got it from Walmart, why wouldn't all their orders be the same shipping and speed?

Distance from stores, which stores are equipped to handle something like that, I dunno. Something related to logistics, I'm sure.

I ordered a game and 2 accessories from walmart.com when placing my preorder. One is coming with the Switch 2 from a local store, and the others are shipping from a warehouse. Why not send them all at once? I guess it just doesn't make sense from a logistical standpoint otherwise.

I'm actually about 5 miles from my local Walmart.

Creator’s Voice Special Edition – Nintendo Switch 2’s Custom Processor

Does anyone know about preorders for games on SW2? I was able to preorder online (you cannot purchase on SW1 console), but they don’t show in my preorders on eShop. Donkey Kong Bonanza is listed, but none of the others show, except they do show purchased when I go back to the game.

Will the Switch 2 preorder games just appear once my 2 is hooked up to internet? If no one knows, I’m sorry. I checked online and couldn’t find anything. Just wanted to see if anyone here might know. Thanks.

Not enough to notice it. I am sure there have been micro scratches. I don't put one on my Tesla screen either and people are like "YOU GOTTA DO IT!!!"

I suppose, but the lip of the case will protect it. Unless you constantly drop it or it takes a header (phoner?) onto the side of a brick or something.

Every Switch game I own is digital. There's no point for physical copies IMO.

Now with PS5 and Xbox? It all depends on how much replay value it'll have.

Assassin's Creed? GTA? Witcher? FF? Digital.

Sports games or short action games? Physical.

Also, my tracking says my Switch 2 will be here on Thursday afternoon.

Size comparison vs Switch 1 and Steam deck: https://gizmodo.com/the-switch-2-is-...led-2000610042

(It's a less chonky Steam deck, size wise)

A ton of Switch games have gotten fresh updates in anticipation of Switch 2, including a few I don’t think I’d seen highlighted previously: Super Mario 3D All-Stars (neat to see a delisted game get some love!), Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (which now has a “favorite echoes” feature!).

That's me. Nintendo fan so I'm definitely getting it regardless. So lack of reviews doesn't bother me one bit.

That being said I don't like this new Nintendo. I don't like this new Nintendo that's basically been a take it or leave it Nintendo. One that seemingly isn't willing to fight for its userbase and fans. Hopefully this is all just related to the launch and the system itself will do really well. But they have garnered so much negative feelings towards them I really think they have hurt their reputation. The worst part about it is I don't think they have any idea how much they have done just that.

yay. I'm finally in the "preparing" stage for the console. oddly enough the Pro controller I bought online at Walmart and that hasn't changed. I'll make do, just thought it was odd. Edit...controller being "prepared" as well now.

My Switch 2 ships tomorrow (Best Buy), so I probably won’t get it until Friday at the earliest. GameCube controller is on track for tomorrow.

It’s long, but I thought this video did the best rundown of all of Nintendo's previous generations and how well they did. I am pretty worried about this generation. I’m doubtful they can capture the success of the Switch and hate to see what other consumer unfriendly policies they come up with.

On a side note, I'd think sports games are some of the best games to get digital (unless you're getting physical for really cheap). You need to devote the space to them anyway, and they have no lasting value because not only are they invalidated every year, pretty much every single one of them has their servers and large parts of their functionality shut down within two to three years. And if you really want to collect them for some reason, might as well wait until the season is over and get them for dirt cheap.

My WalMart order updated and says arriving tomorrow by 10pm, which is interesting since they touted guaranteed 9am delivery for these things.

same with me, but it could just be a default timeframe. I guess we will see tomorrow.

If you buy cheap digital it’s fine. But buying brand new just came out no sale digital is crazy. My MLB 13 looks at me with a “please for the love of all that is holy, PLAY ME” look every time I log on.

My Target order says not arriving until the 10th

Fuck Target!!!

I don't think Target guaranteed release day delivery, at least on my order it's been estimated for around the 10th since I ordered it. It's why it's my backup order and I'm hoping Walmart pulls through first.