Social The Social Thread 3.2.2 - Switch 2 Hype Time!

[PLATINUM7]

New PFP since we getting Mario Kart

I can count the pixels on it.

I wonder… if the Switch 2 gets any updates for old games, what games would you want for it?

Minecraft is top of the list but Fortnite is another contender due to the Switch lacking the Save the World mode (Speaking of Fortnite).

First party wise, I expect some of the games coming soon to have Switch 2 enhancements.

My personal pick, CTR. Reduce load times and the resolution in handheld mode and I'm happy.

 

[TheMightyP]

But seriously, I'm whelmed with this announcement.

But then again, it's the games that matter and there was only one. So Direct hype or something.

Also, hopefully the Joycons aren't a piece of garbage this time.

 

[Hex D. Jess]

I wonder… if the Switch 2 gets any updates for old games, what games would you want for it?

Minecraft is top of the list but Fortnite is another contender due to the Switch lacking the Save the World mode (Speaking of Fortnite).

First party wise, I expect some of the games coming soon to have Switch 2 enhancements.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet now run at 5 FPS instead of 4

 

[Cutie Gwen]

But seriously, I'm whelmed with this announcement.

But then again, it's the games that matter and there was only one. So Direct hype or something.

Also, hopefully the Joycons aren't a piece of garbage this time.

That's not what whelmed means, but yeah we're gonna find out specs, costs and games in April so saving the excitement for then is smart.


2 episodes of Nocturne S2 down btw and jesus **** this show is great so far, do NOT ruon your beat scene like what happened in season 1

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Also, hopefully the Joycons aren't a piece of garbage this time.

You wont have to worry about drift
BUT
you will have to worry about the port snapping by some freak accident

 

[Xyro77]

Pro controller > joy cons

 

[Hex D. Jess]

Pro controller > joy cons

Fr I never use the joycons.

Mostly because of the way Nintendo designed them

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I’m kind of surprised there’s a physical plug for the Joy Vons this time. I just figured they’d use whatever magic they used on the first version but with magnets this time.

It looks cool though. Surprised it was revealed while I slumbered. Nice that we saw a little Mario kart. Though I was hoping that, since the system isn’t as significantly different from its predecessor as past Nintendo systems, the reveal would be more games focused. That’s really all I care about.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

It will be so ****ing funny if they announced that the old AC adapter and the HDMI cord all work with the new Switch so all that comes in the box is the new Switch and a new dock

 

[SneakyLink]

It will be so ****ing funny if they announced that the old AC adapter and the HDMI cord all work with the new Switch so all that comes in the box is the new Switch and a new dock

So basically we’re pulling a New Nintendo 3DS with the Switch 2?

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Fr I never use the joycons.

Mostly because of the way Nintendo designed them

I use them all the time but that’s because I never put the switch in the dock. I pretty much exclusively play handheld mode.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

So basically we’re pulling a New Nintendo 3DS with the Switch 2?

Know what, yeah, just like that.

Not only would that keep price a little bit more down, but that puts less stress on us, having all.these new cords.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Know what, yeah, just like that.

Not only would that keep price a little bit more down, but that puts less stress on us, having all.these new cords.

The switch 2 is solar powered so you charge it by leaving it in the sun for a few hours.

 

[PLATINUM7]

The switch 2 is solar powered so you charge it by leaving it in the sun for a few hours.

Finally, we can get Boktai rereleased.

 

[Mamboo07]

Fr I never use the joycons.

Mostly because of the way Nintendo designed them

Same except mine are broken

Blue one has drift problems and red one's control stick broke off

 

[Peepo T. Skeleton]

Well, not much new to talk about Switch 2 wise because everything they showed was already leaked and we still don't know what the C button does.

But oh God please let Movie DK just be like an alt skin or separate character.

Like it's not a bad design or anything but it's gonna feel really weird changing his look after 30 years.

 

[Some AT-AT]

Well, not much new to talk about Switch 2 wise because everything they showed was already leaked and we still don't know what the C button does.

But oh God please let Movie DK just be like an alt skin or separate character.
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Like it's not a bad design or anything but it's gonna feel really weird changing his look after 30 years.

I forgot how long the DKC design was in use when you said that. I really hope DKCR HD isn't it's final goodbye.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

So. The Switch launch titles were Breath of the Wild, Sniperclips, and 1 2 Switch. With the other major year one titles being Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, Mario Odyssey, and apparently Xenoblade 2 (I did not know that game came out year 1 I was certain it was year 2). Plus there was also some sunset 3DS titles like Samus Returns and USUM. With all that in mind, what do you think year 1 of the switch 2 will be like?

 

[Noipoi]

So. The Switch launch titles were Breath of the Wild, Sniperclips, and 1 2 Switch. With the other major year one titles being Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, Mario Odyssey, and apparently Xenoblade 2 (I did not know that game came out year 1 I was certain it was year 2). Plus there was also some sunset 3DS titles like Samus Returns and USUM. With all that in mind, what do you think year 1 of the switch 2 will be like?

Switch 1 will see:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (literally today lol)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Pokemon Legends ZA
Kirby Planet Robobot Deluxe

Switch 2 will see:
Mario Kart 9 (or 10, whatever)
Fire Emblem 4 remake
A gimmicky new IP
Relaunch of an older Nintendo series (something small like Nintendogs)
A new sandbox 3D Mario

We gotta wait till April to see if any of this pans out though, sheesh.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Well, not much new to talk about Switch 2 wise because everything they showed was already leaked and we still don't know what the C button does.

But oh God please let Movie DK just be like an alt skin or separate character.
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Like it's not a bad design or anything but it's gonna feel really weird changing his look after 30 years.

I did not notice that in the trailer and now that I see it I hate it.

DK Vine is gonna have a field day with this.

My hope is that they only use it in Mario games that feature DK, since it does line him up more with the rest of the Mario cast design wise.

squints

Is he even still wearing his tie?

 

[Lamperouge]

Mario Kart is a smart choice to reveal alongside the console. Hopefully it's actually one of the games available at launch.

 

[SneakyLink]

In terms of third parties, I think the only ones hard confirmed are Yooka-Laylee Replayee and some form of Call of Duty.

Everything else is pure speculation, though I expect third parties to ramp up announcements.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Switch 1 will see:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (literally today lol)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Pokemon Legends ZA
Kirby Planet Robobot Deluxe

Switch 2 will see:
Mario Kart 9 (or 10, whatever)
Fire Emblem 4 remake
A gimmicky new IP
Relaunch of an older Nintendo series (something small like Nintendogs)
A new sandbox 3D Mario

We gotta wait till April to see if any of this pans out though, sheesh.

The new Bet

 

[Aurane]

Spoiler: Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu

So the adventure started off as expected. A yellow furry thing comes out of your tv and gets its nasty paws all over everything. Then you chase it through the television- then you become friends with it. Just another Thursday for me. Anyways, after that, I started catching everything that spawned. Doing this until I reach Pewter city, I watched over a Slowpoke for an hour or so, and then I took on the Gym, beating everyone inside with Oddish. Very uneventful, but it's only the beginning. Oddish is likely going to be a staple on the team because it's got a Modest Nature.

Team: Pikachu-S, Pidgey, Weedle, Caterpie, Oddish, Nidoran-M

 

[DerpingPikachu]

So anyway new smash game when

 

[Hex D. Jess]

I will be forever cursing my 15 year old self for thinking buying a Skylanders game for Wii U was a good idea.

The worst part is that it's a North American copy because my Wii U was American so I can't even sell it here, why in the **** did I think that was a good idea

 

[Aurane]

Oh my God they're actually calling it the Switch 2.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

What if the “Mario kart 8 deluxe” of this gen is Smash Ultimate Deluxe?

 

[Lamperouge]

So anyway new smash game when

Year 2 prolly.

Which is totally fine by me because that gives me more time to mentally prepare myself for speculation hell.

 

[Noipoi]

Oh my God they're actually calling it the Switch 2.

They’re too traumatized to name it anything else

What if the “Mario kart 8 deluxe” of this gen is Smash Ultimate Deluxe?

On a backwards compatible system where I could play Smash Ultimate on day 1? I doubt it.

 

[DerpingPikachu]

What if the “Mario kart 8 deluxe” of this gen is Smash Ultimate Deluxe?

I'd kind of prefer this tbh ultimate is a fantastic game already but some more new characters and stages without cutting anything would make it even better

 

[ZephyrZ]

They shoulda called the new console the Nintendo Switcheroo

 

[Wario Bros.]

I'm just hoping Switch 1 controllers are supported for the S2.

There are some wired controllers that I'd like to keep using.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

They’re too traumatized to name it anything else


On a backwards compatible system where I could play Smash Ultimate on day 1? I doubt it.

There was a little warning that some games might not be compatible

 

[SneakyLink]

There was a little warning that some games might not be compatible

I think that warning might be for games that utilized the controllers and/or system in a manner that may not work with the Switch 2.

For example, Ring Fit or Nintendo Labo.

 

[Noipoi]

There was a little warning that some games might not be compatible

We intentionally kept this particular game from being backwards compatible so we could sell it to you again. Full price. Plus DLC.

Yeah that’ll go over well.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I'd kind of prefer this tbh ultimate is a fantastic game already but some more new characters and stages without cutting anything would make it even better

And they could do the one thing they can’t do with dlc.

Upgrade Assist Trophies.

 

[Wario Bros.]

The Nintendo employee that's a customer at my job is excited too. He said he'll try his best to keep me in the loop on this (without leaks, that is).

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I think that warning might be for games that utilized the controllers and/or system in a manner that may not work with the Switch 2.

For example, Ring Fit or Nintendo Labo.

We intentionally kept this particular game from being backwards compatible so we could sell it to you again. Full price. Plus DLC.

Yeah that’ll go over well.

Is the DK face not how you indicate you’re being a silly goose?

 

[DerpingPikachu]

And they could do the one thing they can’t do with dlc.

Upgrade Assist Trophies.

Skull Kid my beloved your time has come,,