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#11
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Nintendo Switch 2’s Year 1...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - May 29, 2026, 04:08:57 PMGood post @Bomberman! For sure, I agree the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch is better than the Nintendo Switch 1's launch. Factor in that you can play all the Switch 1 games... it is primed to be an awesome system. The performance increases are also notable - we will see how long those increases are noticeable and last in the future as games progress.
I think the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing has caused some of the slower adoption. We are getting to a point where it will be more expensive to upgrade to the Switch 2 from the Switch... and Switch 1 releases will start to get slower. Peripherals are also insanely expensive now (see topic). They were pretty high with the Switch 1, but the Switch 2 Peripherals cost more. A few of these reasons coupled together have caused a slower adoption of the Switch 2.
At the end of the day, I think the Switch 2 is going to start gaining a ton of steam. The games launched have all been pretty good ... even down to Kirby Air Riders
I think it's going to be that cost, which who knows how how it will go in the near future, that slows up Switch 2 adoption. The games are there.
Let's go Star Fox!
I think the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing has caused some of the slower adoption. We are getting to a point where it will be more expensive to upgrade to the Switch 2 from the Switch... and Switch 1 releases will start to get slower. Peripherals are also insanely expensive now (see topic). They were pretty high with the Switch 1, but the Switch 2 Peripherals cost more. A few of these reasons coupled together have caused a slower adoption of the Switch 2.
At the end of the day, I think the Switch 2 is going to start gaining a ton of steam. The games launched have all been pretty good ... even down to Kirby Air Riders
I think it's going to be that cost, which who knows how how it will go in the near future, that slows up Switch 2 adoption. The games are there.Let's go Star Fox!
#12
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade Nexus
Last post by retro junkie - May 29, 2026, 03:57:45 PM@BLUEVOODU
YES!!! I just saw it on Amazon for $199.99. Same package deal. This is a good package to get into the Evercade ecosystem. Wow what a link. I might look into setting it up on some kind of payment plan. Hmmmm
https://www.amazon.com/Evercade-Nexus-Banjo-Kazooie-Double-Pack/dp/B0GVW2JHQ7/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2Y0SVM9UP97B1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gBwXGZzgHxq56PnVIOmhOTz88LAe6bZMnTht2_GzGE14TlXJWKEZdXKlbJecYymC4eg4Fly-SjFW5hqAYGv13dA-I_figM33PrcLnLKxd0otIKTmb0WVQRmzw8xT-b78FdfNvQ_oIS4X36eJJCmGEcoH_PapbUmzF5wcL9YY1FXex5qx95M6iIF22X0Na0G6tEvbibitTCmHjxRCbcBRhSF6AWb0IBa8tVJnNj5T6Rk.it1bkNi-5LgyULlXADl_bfhm065PQyH8hzIYT-3Fzn0&dib_tag=se&keywords=evercade%2Bgames&qid=1780084348&sprefix=evercade%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-7
YES!!! I just saw it on Amazon for $199.99. Same package deal. This is a good package to get into the Evercade ecosystem. Wow what a link. I might look into setting it up on some kind of payment plan. Hmmmm
https://www.amazon.com/Evercade-Nexus-Banjo-Kazooie-Double-Pack/dp/B0GVW2JHQ7/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2Y0SVM9UP97B1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gBwXGZzgHxq56PnVIOmhOTz88LAe6bZMnTht2_GzGE14TlXJWKEZdXKlbJecYymC4eg4Fly-SjFW5hqAYGv13dA-I_figM33PrcLnLKxd0otIKTmb0WVQRmzw8xT-b78FdfNvQ_oIS4X36eJJCmGEcoH_PapbUmzF5wcL9YY1FXex5qx95M6iIF22X0Na0G6tEvbibitTCmHjxRCbcBRhSF6AWb0IBa8tVJnNj5T6Rk.it1bkNi-5LgyULlXADl_bfhm065PQyH8hzIYT-3Fzn0&dib_tag=se&keywords=evercade%2Bgames&qid=1780084348&sprefix=evercade%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-7
#13
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch 1’...
Last post by Bomberman - May 29, 2026, 03:46:06 PMThe Nintendo Switch 2 is already about a year old which is wild. Here is a comparison of Switch 1 and Switch 2's first year.
Switch 1 First Year:
1. 1-2 Switch
2. Arms
3. Flip Wars
4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5. Pokkén Tournament DX
6. Super Mario Odyssey
7. Splatoon 2
8. Snipperclips
9. Xenoblade Chronicles 2
10 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Note: Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is a Wii U game that was also a port for the Switch 1 launch, so I don't know if that counts. The same could be said for Mario Kart 8 and Pokkén Tournament, but I included them since they are rereleases with new content.
Switch 2 First Year:
1. Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour
2. Mario Kart World
3. Donkey Kong Bananza
4. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
5. Drag x Drive
6. Kirby Air Riders
7. Mario Tennis Fever
8. Pokémon: Pokopia
9. Yoshi and The Mysterious Book
10 Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World
11 Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV
12 Super Mario Bros Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Note: I only included some Switch 2 Editions because they added new content like Mario Kart Deluxe did for Switch 1, but I did not include all Switch 2 editions because some of them are just visually improved ports.
Overall, I think the Switch 2's first year is better than I thought after comparing Switch 1 to Switch 2. I think the Switch 2 wins the better launch year. What do you all think about the Switch 2 launch year? Are you all happy with the Switch 2?
Switch 1 First Year:
1. 1-2 Switch
2. Arms
3. Flip Wars
4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5. Pokkén Tournament DX
6. Super Mario Odyssey
7. Splatoon 2
8. Snipperclips
9. Xenoblade Chronicles 2
10 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Note: Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is a Wii U game that was also a port for the Switch 1 launch, so I don't know if that counts. The same could be said for Mario Kart 8 and Pokkén Tournament, but I included them since they are rereleases with new content.
Switch 2 First Year:
1. Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour
2. Mario Kart World
3. Donkey Kong Bananza
4. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
5. Drag x Drive
6. Kirby Air Riders
7. Mario Tennis Fever
8. Pokémon: Pokopia
9. Yoshi and The Mysterious Book
10 Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World
11 Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV
12 Super Mario Bros Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Note: I only included some Switch 2 Editions because they added new content like Mario Kart Deluxe did for Switch 1, but I did not include all Switch 2 editions because some of them are just visually improved ports.
Overall, I think the Switch 2's first year is better than I thought after comparing Switch 1 to Switch 2. I think the Switch 2 wins the better launch year. What do you all think about the Switch 2 launch year? Are you all happy with the Switch 2?
#14
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade Nexus
Last post by BLUEVOODU - May 29, 2026, 02:46:36 PM@retro junkie --> Man... I swore I saw $169.95 in the video... I went back and looked and it's not there. Maybe a future premonition lol. However, Gamestop has it pegged at $199.99 WITH the Banjo collection cart
https://www.gamestop.com/consoles-hardware/retro-consoles/products/evercade-nexus-handheld-retro-gaming-console/20034228.html
https://www.gamestop.com/consoles-hardware/retro-consoles/products/evercade-nexus-handheld-retro-gaming-console/20034228.html
#15
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade Nexus
Last post by retro junkie - May 29, 2026, 01:51:15 PM@BLUEVOODU
I am waiting for its release to get everyone's feel of the unit. But I am also, in the back of my head, taking a real interest. The bigger screen has caught my attention. And I hope the thumb joysticks means playstation and N64 collection cartridges in the future. I want to see some ridge racer. I might start putting some cash away and hope the price tag doesn't put me in shock. I am crossing my fingers and hoping it is not above $200. I know, I'm dreaming.
I have become a real fan of the Evercade consoles. They are a dedicated retro game line of consoles, that alone has got me hooked. I have become very impressed with the Evercade VS. It has really become my console of choice under my smart TV. I presently have three console there. The Hyperkin RetroN GX, Evercade VS, and Wii U. They sit under my TV in that order. My VS has two Toaplan cartridges in it right at the moment. Got sit down with a Shmup.
I am waiting for its release to get everyone's feel of the unit. But I am also, in the back of my head, taking a real interest. The bigger screen has caught my attention. And I hope the thumb joysticks means playstation and N64 collection cartridges in the future. I want to see some ridge racer. I might start putting some cash away and hope the price tag doesn't put me in shock. I am crossing my fingers and hoping it is not above $200. I know, I'm dreaming.
I have become a real fan of the Evercade consoles. They are a dedicated retro game line of consoles, that alone has got me hooked. I have become very impressed with the Evercade VS. It has really become my console of choice under my smart TV. I presently have three console there. The Hyperkin RetroN GX, Evercade VS, and Wii U. They sit under my TV in that order. My VS has two Toaplan cartridges in it right at the moment. Got sit down with a Shmup.
#16
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade Nexus
Last post by BLUEVOODU - May 29, 2026, 10:44:58 AMlol WHAT IS IT?!!? Man... this looks pretty cool. So this will be the official high end Evercade handheld then? Not sure about the cost... but EVEEEERRRYTHING is going up in price right now. Is it worth the cost? I do like this format and have been saying we need more portable gaming instead of these devices that keep increasing their handheld footprint. There are use cases for those as well, but we have been lacking in the portable gaming department.
This looks cool... What are your thoughts?
This looks cool... What are your thoughts?
#17
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Evercade Nexus
Last post by retro junkie - May 28, 2026, 01:54:35 PMNot sure if I will be getting one of these, but I will consider..............
#18
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Switch 2 System with Mario...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - May 28, 2026, 12:44:34 PMLooks like the price jumped to $518 now. The $500 you scored is great, @targetrasp
They have a different bundle now with 1 downloadable game - Mario kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza OR Pokémon Pokopia (no media included).
They have a different bundle now with 1 downloadable game - Mario kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza OR Pokémon Pokopia (no media included).
#19
General Discussion / Re: What are you currently usi...
Last post by retro junkie - May 28, 2026, 11:34:59 AM@Mai Valentine
you are so right. And they are forcibly taking land from people in some cases. Not only are they harming the environment but are driving up the cost of water and electricity for the communities they are invading even to the point of causing shortages.
I use to put up stuff on Deviantart, but not anymore because the AI will steal your works.
you are so right. And they are forcibly taking land from people in some cases. Not only are they harming the environment but are driving up the cost of water and electricity for the communities they are invading even to the point of causing shortages.
I use to put up stuff on Deviantart, but not anymore because the AI will steal your works.
#20
General Discussion / Re: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Last post by retro junkie - May 28, 2026, 11:18:46 AM@BLUEVOODU
I think what bothers many people is the green screen effects are so obvious. And from what little I watched of the Mandalorian on Disney plus it is very obvious. But it was also there on the Ahsoka series which I enjoyed very much. Me personally, if the story is well written and very involving pulling you into its world, grabs me, hits me just right, I can push aside any petty disturbing unrealistic issues I find with the production. For example, I really enjoy the Tom Baker Doctor Who series. The whole thing looks like it was done mostly on a stage, with aliens in rubber suits. "Very stagey." But I find the stories very entertaining.
And for those things we want on physical media, we can only hope that the Chinese step up to the plate.
I think what bothers many people is the green screen effects are so obvious. And from what little I watched of the Mandalorian on Disney plus it is very obvious. But it was also there on the Ahsoka series which I enjoyed very much. Me personally, if the story is well written and very involving pulling you into its world, grabs me, hits me just right, I can push aside any petty disturbing unrealistic issues I find with the production. For example, I really enjoy the Tom Baker Doctor Who series. The whole thing looks like it was done mostly on a stage, with aliens in rubber suits. "Very stagey." But I find the stories very entertaining.
And for those things we want on physical media, we can only hope that the Chinese step up to the plate.