Switch Nintendo Switch 2

[GoldbergsGold]

I couldn't care less about Gamechat and a little camera on a stick.

And it's a scam, because Discord already exists and does it for free.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Still a decent outlay but looks like Mario Kart World is 10 bucks cheaper at Big W and JB.

I'd be concerned over the DRM/always online/no game on the cartridge, they're going into anti-consumer territory where you can't share/sell physical copies anymore.

 

[jwikked]

Found an ad from I think 1997.

N64 console $299 down from $399. Controller $49. Mortal Kombat Trilogy $119. Turok $129. Cruis'n USA $79.

According to the internets $299 in 1997 is worth about $620 today and $399 is $830.

Seeing those options gets me hyped even today. I really wish I could buy the N64 console with the golden controller option again.

I know I spent $120 Australian dollars on Donkey Kong 64 with the expansion pak.

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Looking at the Switch Reddit it seems it’s a shit show for pre orders in NA compared to us(for obvious reasons). I caved and ordered on the 11th so it’ll be interesting if mine will make it on release.

 

[StFly]

I'd be concerned over the DRM/always online/no game on the cartridge, they're going into anti-consumer territory where you can't share/sell physical copies anymore.

Essentially this. Games like music and things are license based so isolation fine and don't screw the status quo and people are generally happy if it's something they like so sink coin into. Rise of the streaming services for content. When you have Nintendo things as "we had to urge the higher ups to give free demo software on the Wii and-" and Nintendo then go and openly "here's 3/4 and you download the rest" on 1st party it generally screams anti-consumer.

It's not even about share/sell it's about preservation. By not shipping the full thing and requiring pinging an online instance you are beholden to someone elses server being live and accessible decades later, essentially turning all games into live service. This is dangerous for preservation instances.

It's odd where I say it's great that EA gave away the older source code for the C&C games as that was great for preservation, as now it's accessible for everyone as essentially abandonware to retain, update, alter on their own and give love to. Nintendo, like Sony and others, you just don't trust them to always be there and keep a thing you purchased around to preserve it.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

CD Project Red confirmed cross save progression from any platform to Switch 2.

Looks like I need to double dip and buy Cyberpunk for Switch 2 love this game

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Andy Lee,Bontempli,Cripps playing MK World great add

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[StFly]

Will be interesting to see what comes out in the wash, cause you'd have to consider that is the NA region specifically, as this flies in the face of several regions that have much stronger regulations in that space, such as Brasil for example.

Would end like like Valve and Steam with such things where it's the we have our way, countries push back and "oh, in these countries we're doing X instead of Y" pops up and companies like Nintendo fold like a bitch.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Telstra offering monthly plans for the switch 2 (Day 1)

24 months: $29.12
12 months: $58.25
Outright: $699

Nintendo Switch 2 Console - Pre-Order Now | Telstra

Pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 from Telstra and be the first to experience the new gaming console! Enjoy GameShare, GameChat, double the refresh rate and more!

www.telstra.com.au

 

[Truetiger]

https://www.ebgames.com.au/fast-pass

Midnight release or Breakfast Release confirmed

 

[Dez!]

I did not realise you had to be a Plus member for the trade in deal.

 

[Quivorir]

AND level 4 eb member by the looks of it. Or does it come with the plus pas?

 

[Dez!]

AND level 4 eb member by the looks of it. Or does it come with the plus pas?

Pretty sure it bumps to you to IV.

 

[Truetiger]

I did not realise you had to be a Plus member for the trade in deal.

If you are a plus member you get midnight release. Otherwise have to trade in old switch.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

$49 for an EB Plus membership so I can go the the midnight launch who are you kidding EB

 

[Dez!]

If you are a plus member you get midnight release. Otherwise have to trade in old switch.

So you don't need to be a plus member to do the trade in deal? That's not how it reads.

 

[Truetiger]

So you don't need to be a plus member to do the trade in deal? That's not how it reads.

II don’t believe so. As long as you’re a Plus member, you don’t need to do anything else. More info to come

 

[Handsuper47]

Pretty sure I'm not working the Thursday it comes out, so I'll just walk into JB HiFi in the morning and pick it up. Don't need no fancy launch!

 

[T2B_]

Is there a chance stores will run out of units even for pre-orders on the day? I'm not sure how big scale console launches go generally.

 

[CarnTheScray]

$49 for an EB Plus membership so I can go the the midnight launch who are you kidding EB

WTF.

I read it quickly it was for anyone who has preordered it.

 

[StFly]

$49 for an EB Plus membership so I can go the the midnight launch who are you kidding EB

Just for ref, way I am reading it is;

Have Switch -> trade Switch for Switch 2 between 22/5 & 25/5 = get FastPass = attend Midnight/Breakfast launch.(this is the red centre of the banner)

In trade scenario;
If Plus member WL4 = cost = $569.
If not = $769
(this is the right handed part with the cost obviously)

The precursor to attendance is trading in Switch 1 for Switch 2 preorder during that window. That's it.

 

[Truetiger]

Just for ref, way I am reading it is;

Have Switch -> trade Switch for Switch 2 between 22/5 & 25/5 = get FastPass = attend Midnight/Breakfast launch.(this is the red centre of the banner)

In trade scenario;
If Plus member WL4 = cost = $569.
If not = $769
(this is the right handed part with the cost obviously)

The precursor to attendance is trading in Switch 1 for Switch 2 preorder during that window. That's it.

I asked in-store if you trade in a Switch between the dates you get early access. If you don’t trade in but have a Plus membership, you’re still eligible for midnight launch.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I asked my local EB they said there will be two lines for the midnight launch. one for fast pass holders and a regular line.

Fast Pass line will get served first then after that regular pre orders