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Curious to see what they do with the "mouse" function, as well as how well the new Joycon attachment system works (as well as if they have Hall Effect sensors...)

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[–] UrLogicFails@beehaw.org 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

As disappointed as I am with the name Switch 2 being so plain and ordinary versus their previous sequel consoles (Super NES, Gameboy Advance, Wii U); with the console being so similar to the Switch (1), I think they'd have another Wii U situation on their hands if they did have a more clever name.

If someone told me this was a mid-cycle refresh, I'd probably believe them; but maybe the official launch reveals will change my mind...

[–] DdCno1@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Nintendo overestimated the intelligence of their customers with the Wii U. They won't make that mistake ever again.

Not that they are alone in this. There's a reason why the Xbox 360 was called the Xbox 360 and not the Xbox 2. Microsoft didn't want the second Xbox console to appear a generation older by name than the upcoming Playstation 3. Nintendo at least don't have that problem, because the Switch 2 is in a market of its own and won't be compared to the Playstation 5 by the vast majority of those interested in buying it.

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Okay. Can you stop big-dicking people who legally develop emulators into poverty now?

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago

Best we can do is Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!  remaster for $70.

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Nope. They're going to triple down on this especially after it releases to ensure no development will occur on any end

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 4 points 2 months ago (3 children)

When they show MK8 on a third console

According to the website it can play switch 1 and 2 games and they’re doing a direct on April 2

[–] algorithmae@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That didn't look like mk8 though? The character style looked different, Mario looked more like Wonder than Odyssey. His cart was proportioned taller and skinnier than mk8 carts. The race track isn't one seen in mk8 either

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 5 points 2 months ago

it was definitely a new Mario Kart. DK's design was hella different.

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Ah I was going off other replies I’d seen, I’d love to be wrong! I’ve been playing 8 since I was a freshman in college

[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just want you to know I had a genuine cry-laugh at your image macro

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Haha thanks, I saw it in relation to the recent DK rerelease and wanted to use it (even if I did a little misinformation oopsie)

[–] dfyx@lemmy.helios42.de 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Are we sure this is MK8 and not some MK9?

[–] missingno@fedia.io 2 points 2 months ago

It's definitely MK9. Art style is noticably different.

[–] LiamTheBox@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What exactly was it you expected?

[–] BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I interpreted the meme as sarcastic vindication not genuine surprise.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago

Gotta be honest, I don't get that either.

[–] luciole@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

And what are we supposed to do with our Switch now? I know it’s been out for a while, but my growing resentment for the linear economy is giving me huge console generation cycle fatigue.

[–] Reil@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago

Keep using it. You don't need the 2 unless you have a desperate need for a Switch 2 exclusive (or maybe want to run some of the games that the OG Switch couldn't really handle so great).

With my PC-based gaming offerings, I probably won't even be tempted until they announce a Switch 2 OLED or whatever.

[–] vonbaronhans@midwest.social 1 points 2 months ago

For anyone else who was unfamiliar:

Linear economy is a system in which people buy a product, use it, and then throw it away. The term linear refers to the straight progression that a product can follow, with a beginning, a middle and an end. There is no thought along the line regarding recycling or reuse. (per https://www.eib.org/en/stories/linear-economy-recycling#%3A%7E%3Atext=Linear+economy+is+a+system%2Cline+regarding+recycling+or+reuse.)

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I assume the purpose of the mouse function is to revive Mario Paint and Gnat Attack. What other use could it have?!

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago

Mario Maker? A lot of folks thought the Switch was a step down from the Wii U for MM.

[–] DdCno1@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Remote control tech support, of course. Allows primary schoolers to gain some practical job experience and contribute to the family income.

[–] JCPhoenix@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Damn that's a game I haven't thought of in a long time. And I forgot that the SNES had a mouse! at all I even remember that hard plastic mouse pad it came with.

[–] reseller_pledge609@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Doubt they'll have hall effect sensors. That would fix a problem that makes Nintendo money. Can't have that.

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago

Not really making them money when they're willing to repair it for free - honestly surprised they didn't just silently upgrade them to Hall Effect to stem the tide of repair requests

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

I saw a YT comment that said "I feel like this is like peeking at your presents before Christmas then pretending to be surprised on Christmas day" and that's where I'm at. Basically all rumors confirmed, in the best way. Looking forward to those magnetic joycons 🙏

[–] dino@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 months ago

Half Life 3 on Switch 2 lets go!