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I have to say, im super impressed with the switch 2! After playing Breath of the Wild and now just started playing Metroid Prime 4 and being blown away how it looks! I have so many seemingly great games to play, quite hyped!
PlayStation and Xbox Console Sales Collapse Following Damaging Price Rises
May was a catastrophic month for PlayStation and Xbox sales in the U.S., driven by price rises that have clearly had a significant impact on consumer interest in buying a new console.
It's only going to get worse.
So there have been quite a few memory related price hits this week or so. Steam machine, Xbox and then Apple as well. None of it was surprising but this specific line in the Microsoft note just completely spooked me
GTA6 has got to be worth it.
So I ended up ordering a grey market PS5 pro. Paid through the nose for it because Sony hasn't released this model officially in my country and, in fact, hasn't sent any PS5 hardware here at all for at least 3 months (since the price hike happened). Technically we don't know what the new price of the PS5 is because they never sold a single console after raising the prices.
GTA6 has got to be worth it.
I spent the past day configuring my tv and console setup to run more smoothly. The starting point was ordering the expensive HDMI switch GUIDE-4 from thenaudio to be able to connect more devices to my lg g5 tv without annoying manual switching. I now have my windows PC connected to HDMI 1, an earc soundbar switching between Apple TV and another media player connected to HDMI 2, my custom SteamOs Machine connected to HDMI 3 and the GUIDE-4 switching between Switch 2 and Playstation 5 Pro connected to HDMI 4. There is even room to add two additional HDMI devices to the GUIDE-4.
The GUIDE-4 works well. There were some quite severe handshaking issues with the Playstation 5 Pro, but they were completely solved by disabling HDCP, which I have no use for anyway.
The best part of all of this is that I think I am finally over the Steam Machine hype. I have no need for it with my current setup. The price is too high for a device that will perform much worse than my custom machine, especially after upgrading RAM, the internal SSD and so on. I should probably remove myself from the waitlist at this point ...
The GUIDE-4 works well. There were some quite severe handshaking issues with the Playstation 5 Pro, but they were completely solved by disabling HDCP, which I have no use for anyway.
The best part of all of this is that I think I am finally over the Steam Machine hype. I have no need for it with my current setup. The price is too high for a device that will perform much worse than my custom machine, especially after upgrading RAM, the internal SSD and so on. I should probably remove myself from the waitlist at this point ...
This seems like Nintendo's take on looter shooter. I love Salmon Run so this one seems to be a potential fun time, too. Nice, another game to get in the future
Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
In response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.
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Physical games are officially dead on Playstation.
I only have consoles for physical games. This is actually catastrophic for me.Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
In response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.
Physical games are officially dead on Playstation.
Maybe people should start sending literal physical letters to their local Sony office, if only because it will piss them off. But it may also make a point.
Rumor: Metroid Ravenous leaked for Nintendo Switch 2
Metroid Ravenous has apparently been leaked for Nintendo Switch 2. A listing for the game supposedly surfaced within Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security system. The page has already been removed, but not before a screenshot was taken. Here’s a snapshot of the classification: The...
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Hope it doesn't such as much as Prime 4.
I kind of wanted to put the new console through it's paces so I ended up buying a copy of Black Flag. It came with a small artbook and a map. It's not much but I still appreciate it and it reminded me of how things used to be in the late 90s/early 2000s.
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Slight hyperbole aside, the BC-250 is an affordable and impressive system.
That you can get a capable 1080p PC running Bazzite for about the same price as a Switch 2 is super impressive.
I recently finished the main story of Xenoblade Chronicles 1 Switch 2 Edition. I bought the game last year from the Eshop but I didn't play it back then since it didn't look all that great. With the Switch 2 Update the visual clarity is much better. However the frame-rate does not stay at a consistent 60 fps in certain areas of the game. Overall though I really enjoyed the story.
Gonna see if I can get a used copy of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for cheap and then upgrading it to the Switch 2 edition to save some money.
Gonna see if I can get a used copy of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for cheap and then upgrading it to the Switch 2 edition to save some money.
I bought a (used) Nintendo Switch OLED for my 13yo daughter. Any games you guys can recommend for her or for us to play together?
Can't say without knowing her gaming interests. Mario Party Superstar or Jamboree is good party gaming fun, Mario Kart 8 is great. Mario 3D World and Luigi Mansion 3 are coop. Mario Odyssey great as a collectathon platformer.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Impressions – Upgrade Comparisons, Boost Mode, and More | RPG Site
We compare Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna with the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition going over visuals, frame rate, performance, load times, and more.
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edin my man.
I look forward to putting in a few hundred hours into this Switch 2 version in the future.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct 8.4.2026 | Nintendo Today!
Fire Emblem direct tomorrow.
Looks pretty fantastic (I'm sure partly cos of focusing on arena/one city etc., but still - edit: oh so it doesn't, there's still a full map with places to visit and all, nice).
Nice AA or DLSS since there's very little shimmering too (unlike something like Metaphor and such).
Nice AA or DLSS since there's very little shimmering too (unlike something like Metaphor and such).
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I was watching some Xenoblade 2 Switch 2's footage. DUDE... The game looks so good and smooth. I really want to revisit the game. Literally one of my GOATs. But I hate that I don't have time for another hardware. All my consoles are sitting idle at the moment.
Also re-watched Xenoblade Genesis teasers for a few times. The shaders on those characters look really good. The settings are also growing on me. Can't wait to see its next showing. Also look forward to Xenoblade 3 Switch 2 edition, too.
Don't really have interest in Fortune's Weave now but it looks great. Still haven't played Three Houses and Engage. I prefer SRPG with fewer customizations and social stuff.
Edit: Also re-watched the reveal trailer of Xenoblade 3. They showed multiple towns, mid-game areas and scenes in there. Biome is diverse. Meanwhile, the Genesis trailer is very brief and the locale basically stays the same (forest and some random cave), so I'm confident to say that they are hiding A LOT of things.
Also re-watched Xenoblade Genesis teasers for a few times. The shaders on those characters look really good. The settings are also growing on me. Can't wait to see its next showing. Also look forward to Xenoblade 3 Switch 2 edition, too.
Don't really have interest in Fortune's Weave now but it looks great. Still haven't played Three Houses and Engage. I prefer SRPG with fewer customizations and social stuff.
Edit: Also re-watched the reveal trailer of Xenoblade 3. They showed multiple towns, mid-game areas and scenes in there. Biome is diverse. Meanwhile, the Genesis trailer is very brief and the locale basically stays the same (forest and some random cave), so I'm confident to say that they are hiding A LOT of things.
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looks like this is only really gonna have a couple routes(engaging in the time traveling thing or not) instead of the 4-5 I was expecting which makes me feel a lot better about it
they did also specifically say before the Genesis trailer that it's from the early parts of the game which I don't think they've ever said with a trailer before
what we've seen so far is probably pulled from like the first 10 hours of the game or something
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Thinking about removing Xenoblade X, 1 and 2 Switch 2 editios from my wishlist. Great games, but I don't see myself having time in my life to do a replay of those games.
Outside of Ocarina of Time Remake, there's nothing in the horizon to use my Switch 2 for.
I have considered Pokotopia, but since I have no interest in Pokemon, I guess I should skip it?
Outside of Ocarina of Time Remake, there's nothing in the horizon to use my Switch 2 for.
I have considered Pokotopia, but since I have no interest in Pokemon, I guess I should skip it?
I have never played anything Pokemon and havent watched any of the cartoons. That said, I played Pokotopia and quite enjoyed it! I would almost say its a more free animal crossing that takes heavy inspiration from minecraft. It does some things really neatly. But yeah I had no idea who any of the creatures were but that actually not that important, even so, the setting is quite interesting, one could assume its super family friendly but its actually a post-apocalyptic world lol
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Somewhat of an obvious post, but important post noneless with how physical copies are dying on Playstation (and consoles in general).
So I've always been very interested in Metroid Prime 4, only played the Prime Remastered, but enjoyed it a lot.
The Switch 2 Edition of Prime 4 costs 829 (!!!) norwegian kroner which is rounded up, 89$ on the Nintendo eShop in Norway.
The game has according to DekuDeals never been on sale digitally on the Nowegian eShop. I refuse to pay 89$ for a console game.
The game has been on sale on various of retailers down to 650 nok aka 70$ which is till too much for a console game that has had some mixed impressions, but I still wanted it.
Yesterday, I discovered that a retailer here sold it for 210 nok aka 22,5$. I thought it was a mistake because it was so low (the price is still that today, so maybe not a mistake).
So I went and bought it and due to my free club membership I got it 10% off for 197 nok aka 21$.
A game that costs 89$ right now on eShop and has never been on sale I bought at a retailer for 21$.
I don't often buy games for consoles, only the occasional exclusive, but over half of the games I buy on consoles are physical.
So I've always been very interested in Metroid Prime 4, only played the Prime Remastered, but enjoyed it a lot.
The Switch 2 Edition of Prime 4 costs 829 (!!!) norwegian kroner which is rounded up, 89$ on the Nintendo eShop in Norway.
The game has according to DekuDeals never been on sale digitally on the Nowegian eShop. I refuse to pay 89$ for a console game.
The game has been on sale on various of retailers down to 650 nok aka 70$ which is till too much for a console game that has had some mixed impressions, but I still wanted it.
Yesterday, I discovered that a retailer here sold it for 210 nok aka 22,5$. I thought it was a mistake because it was so low (the price is still that today, so maybe not a mistake).
So I went and bought it and due to my free club membership I got it 10% off for 197 nok aka 21$.
A game that costs 89$ right now on eShop and has never been on sale I bought at a retailer for 21$.
I don't often buy games for consoles, only the occasional exclusive, but over half of the games I buy on consoles are physical.
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The whole trailer is mind-blowing, but what makes my jaw dropped the most is this scene:
They put fabrics on a dog. Just imagine, NPCs in the world walk their pets, and depending on the districts, some dogs might look messy while some of them look clean and with different clothing. Looking at the attention to detail on display, I can see that this is totally going to happen.
Randomly saw that the local price of PS5 Pro has climbed to US$1,200. LMAO no fucking way.
I have been kicking back and forth on whether I should nab a Switch 2 before the price increase.
There are only 2 or 3 Switch 2 exclusives I want to play. Fire Emblem, Pokopia, and maybe Hyrule Warriors. Long term I would also obligatory play Pokemon and any new Zelda.
I hate this timeline of systems getting more expensive over time.
I originally wanted to wait for an OLED model.
There are only 2 or 3 Switch 2 exclusives I want to play. Fire Emblem, Pokopia, and maybe Hyrule Warriors. Long term I would also obligatory play Pokemon and any new Zelda.
I hate this timeline of systems getting more expensive over time.
I originally wanted to wait for an OLED model.
Yeah that’s what I did, got the switch 2 mostly because of the price increase. Not huge Nintendo fan outside Zelda but I have been play in pretty much ever day since I got!
I had considered a switch 2, but as of right now the only game I'm interested is the new Fire Emblem and while there might be some upcoming games that interest me down the line (like the new xenoblade, for example) I don't buy systems based on promises only on what's out there.
So at current pricing (of both console and games) I don't see myself buying one.
So at current pricing (of both console and games) I don't see myself buying one.
You honestly might be able to get one at a discount from retail during the holidays. I got my Switch 2 when it launched but I was shocked to see some retailers last years putting on discounts for the console right after Thanksgiving. I'm speaking as a guy in the US.