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Switch 2 Thread!

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  • #182
    ThePandazorian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭ThePandazorian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320326#Comment_123320326

    Most, Switch 1 games will just work - no upgrades needed.



  • #183
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Fair play to Nintendo - they get the need for big tent pole exclusives on launch.

    The whole thing leaves me slightly cold though. We’re (like many) a multi console household. Series X and Switch original.

    Maybe 2026 changes my mind but at those prices I’ve no urge to get in early.

    Charging for next gen versions of games Ive already paid €60 plus quid for just doesn’t do it for me.



  • #184
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,666 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Games with compatibility issues:

    https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/compatible-games/


  • #185
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320387#Comment_123320387

    Good news: Shiren the Wanderer doesn't have issues, which is all anyone really cares about ;)



  • #186
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,260 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320148#Comment_123320148

    I mean I'd pay for more Kirby but the Zelda games look like marginal upgrades.

    The Switch was a massive success but I think you might be right that the switch 2 gets off to a slow start. I expected the 3DS to be a shoe-in but the launch was a disaster which Nintendo eventually recovered from but it wasn't assured either.



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  • #187
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    More good news is Joy-cons and Pro Controler from Switch 1 are compatible with Switch 2, so no need to rush out to buy second or third controllers unless you really want that 'C' button on everything :P



  • #188
    jj880
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,378 ✭✭✭jj880


    Jaysus. I thought 450/500 with mario kart.

    Then all this other bollox.

    Might wait for a Christmas deal.



  • #189
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,399 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320489#Comment_123320489

    I can't see any deal for this in the first 18 months. Looking at the requirements to preorder on Nintendo direct I'd guess that supply will be extremely limited.



  • #190
    MikeRyan87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 312 ✭✭MikeRyan87


    Wait they're actually charging for Welcome Tour? That's a bit scandalous.



  • #191
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320562#Comment_123320562

    Yeah that was an eyebrow raiser in an otherwise stellar presentation.

    Should've learned a rare good lesson from Sony on that front.



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  • #192
    jj880
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,378 ✭✭✭jj880


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320551#Comment_123320551

    Christmas 2026 then 😂

    Could have swore I heard (paraphrasing) "We will keep new Switch price reasonable compared to competitors as per Nintendo policy" somewhere in a direct presentation in the last 12 months.

    Anyway it costs what it costs and it looks excellent. I'll wait to hear how others review it here and take it from there.



  • #193
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,042 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I'd still like to know if there's any boost to Switch games without the upgrade pack or is it just like playing GameCube games on Wii?



  • #194
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,399 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Looking at the price again I don't think Nintendo are actually pricing the Switch against PlayStation or Xbox but rather the Steam Deck and other PC type handhelds.



  • #195
    Downlinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Downlinz


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320631#Comment_123320631

    Generally, but they've announced some games are getting a free patch for Switch 2 presumably to boost performance since a lot of these had framerate issues.

    https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/

    Initial games to receive updates:

    • ARMS™

    • Captain Toad™: Treasure Tracker

    • Super Mario Odyssey™

    • Super Mario™ 3D World + Bowser's Fury

    • Clubhouse Games™: 51 Worldwide Classics

    • The Legend of Zelda™: Link's Awakening

    • The Legend of Zelda™: Echoes of Wisdom

    • Game Builder Garage™

    • New Super Mario Bros.™ U Deluxe

    • Pokémon™ Scarlet

    • Pokémon™ Violet

    • Big Brain Academy™: Brain vs. Brain



  • #196
    panevthe3rd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭panevthe3rd


    Got an email at 6 o clock to let me know I've been invited to pre order on the nintendo store.

    Will get another email on the day with a link to pre order.



  • #197
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,399 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320758#Comment_123320758
    angry-congrats-happy-for-you.png

    ...



  • #198
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,129 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320758#Comment_123320758

    Pretty sure I meet all the pre-sale invitation criteria but nothing yet. Did you have to register your interest or is it just you get the email if the magical Nintendo algorithm likes your stats?



  • #199
    Maestro84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭Maestro84


    It is available to order on Smyths now, search for the console…..



  • #200
    panevthe3rd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭panevthe3rd


    Ha, that's twice in two days that meme has been used on me. What a time to be alive!



  • #201
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Just put in a Smyths preorder. Go go go!



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  • #202
    GreyAlien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭GreyAlien


    Just got an email from Smyths to preorder, so it's definitely live.



  • #203
    jj880
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,378 ✭✭✭jj880


    Smyths Switch 2 + Mario Kart bundle 509.99.

    Just got an email.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/gaming-and-tech/nintendo-switch-2/nintendo-switch-2-consoles/nintendo-switch-2-mario-kart-world-pack/p/249606



  • #204
    panevthe3rd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭panevthe3rd


    I've no idea really. I didn't think I would meet the criteria because my play time has been tiny on the switch over the last year.

    That doesn't mean I haven't bought digital games though, they've all just gone to the backlog. Maybe my kids racked up the hours for me.

    I have had NSO since it launched though, maybe that got me through.



  • #205
    McDermotX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,859 ✭✭✭✭McDermotX


    Preordered at Smyths with no issues



  • #206
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,666 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Same.



  • #207
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,004 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    Just preordered the bundle on Smyths. Happy days.



  • #208
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,399 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    They only take 1c to pre order as well. If you're on the fence place your order now and cancel closer to the date.



  • #209
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Glad to be able to avoid the rush next Tuesday.

    Now we wait for June :)



  • #210
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,355 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123320562#Comment_123320562

    That's incredible. Even Sony packed in Astrobot.



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  • #211
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,406 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Stuck myself down for a preorder too, console only, zero interest in Mark Kart really so I'll put those shillings to another game.



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