So, Thoughts On The Switch 2? + Rant

[Greenfrost]

Anyone getting it? Anyone not?

I'm definitely not getting it. The price of the console (450 USD) seems high for a Nintendo system, but I would've begrudgingly bought it if that was the only issue. The price of the games though (90 USD for physical), and the fact that some cartridges are just license keys basically, is unforgivable. It was already bad enough that Nintendo shelved the virtual console so they could give us a crappy, anti-consumer subscription service with almost no games to pick from. Now they're sending a very clear message to the consumer that they DON'T want you to own your own property, PERIOD.

"You will own nothing, and you will be happy, or else."

That should be the tagline for the upcoming Switch commercials.

And yes, I'm aware that game and console prices were not always under 70 USD and 600 USD in the before time. But, let's be real here, is the obvious future Resident Evil 2 Remake port going to be 30 USD like the PS5 physical version, or is it going to be 90 USD? It's going to 90 USD. And for Nintendo 1st party games, not all of them are going to be worth that high price tag, but I'd be willing to bet on all my Yoshi plushies that they're going to be full price, anyway.

Actually, I'm not going to bet my Yoshi plushies. They're too cute. And you know, it's odd, All the ones I see in stores now are bigger than the ones I initially got. They look weird with the others in my collection, so I don't get them.

Edit: I heard some conflicting information on game prices. We'll see on that.

 

[Dzoduder]

"If buying isn't owning then piracy isn't stealing"

 

[Manko-sensei]

In the unlikely case I want to try a game of theirs, I'll download the proper emulator and play it in my PC.

 

[panzerkampfwagyu]

I just wait until it's worth purchasing.
Also, kinda expecting there to be a repeat of the 3DS backpedalling of the price, tbh.

 

[Spaghetti7173]

Wrote my thoughts on it on @psy_kick 's profile

Personally used Ryujinx myself and have been staying away from unfair business practices in the gaming industry but If I'm dirty rich, I'll probably get it.

Emphasis on unfair business practices because no matter how unfair and how much complaint gets thrown... they're still making bank for some reason.

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

The prices are borderline insulting, for both the games and the console.

The key-only cartridge are the kiss of death for physical medias. Sure, it's supposed to be for the heavier games, but i'm sure most editor will abuse this system. There is no point for me for a console if there is no cartridge, CD or real physical media. Consoles are dead, the PC will be the only gaming land, the future is bright, praise our lord Steam, praise his young brother GOG, don't let them fall, stand in line soldiers !

 

[Greenfrost]

I'm wondering how the secondhand market will go. Surely, the initial stock will be bought by bots, but will people be willing to pay exorbitant prices like they did for the PS5? I think in the beginning, we'll have stock selling out fast, and Switch 2's selling on Ebay for 1000 Plus USD, because you'll get the rich and the people who don't give a F buying first.

 

[pandascepter]

A console that cost 450 dollars and can have full of the feature by buying subscription? And 80+ for the games alone?

Vote with your wallet and dont be stupid, like yuzu exist.

 

[Greenfrost]

New update. Supposed physical Switch 1 game upgrades are actually just Switch 1 cartridges with a download code. This basically seals it. I will never buy a Switch 2. F U Nintendo.

 

[Spaghetti7173]

F U N

 

[sterven]

I doubt I'd get it I'm not touching the ps5 pro no sense in getting the switch 2. As for the whole digital physical I'll be honest I primarily get digital because of ease but I whole heartily support and understand why people want physical copies.

 

[Greenfrost]

How dare you point out funny faults in my sentences!

 

[pandascepter]

I doubt I'd get it I'm not touching the ps5 pro no sense in getting the switch 2. As for the whole digital physical I'll be honest I primarily get digital because of ease but I whole heartily support and understand why people want physical copies.

@bigtiddyoneesan
sterben need a correction and make him a pirate. yar har.

Let it die in the gutter and vote with your wallet.

 

[bigtiddyoneesan]

@bigtiddyoneesan
sterben need a correction and make him a pirate. yar har.

Let it die in the gutter and vote with your wallet.

die in the gutter? bro i'm pre-ordering it. already signed up for the official pre-order from nintendo that starts in May, and i get first preference from turning on data sharing and having the online subscription + expansion pass for so long.

i've said it here many times and i'll say it again: gaming is a rich man's hobby. you win in the real world for the sole purpose of grinding achievements 16 hours per day in retirement. and i'm well on my way to living the dream

sips wine from $36 bottle

 

[Greenfrost]

die in the gutter? bro i'm pre-ordering it. already signed up for the official pre-order from nintendo that starts in May, and i get first preference from turning on data sharing and having the online subscription + expansion pass for so long.

i've said it here many times and i'll say it again: gaming is a rich man's hobby. you win in the real world for the sole purpose of grinding achievements 16 hours per day in retirement. and i'm well on my way to living the dream

sips wine from $36 bottle

That is actually kinda true. Someone who beats even long games within a week would need a certain amount of disposable income to finance their hobby. I mainly buy cheap indie titles, though. Sailing the high seas is an option too, especially if you like older stuff.

 

[Manko-sensei]

Or wait a week or two for the emulator.

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

Or just play DOOM.

 

[sterven]

@bigtiddyoneesan
sterben need a correction and make him a pirate. yar har.

Let it die in the gutter and vote with your wallet.

i already pirate most of my Nintendo games

 

[disky01]

YAY SWITCH 2
wait wait hold on hold on trump dont do it please god not until the release

#gamersriseup

 

[Greenfrost]

According to Nintendo, If you have a problem with the Switch 2, then you can just buy the Switch 1.