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twovests wrote

$450 isn't shocking and the "Switch 2" versions might be reasonable as DLC. But I had to search up the rest, I thought it was a joke. $80 Mario Kart? The introduction tour game costs money?

I'll probably get it for Prime 4 though. I guess Nintendo has to recoup the money they paid for thay Bloodborne 2 exclusive

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devtesla OP wrote

Apparently that game isn't really Bloodborne and it's 8p PvPvE so who knows lmao

I've calmed down a little now that I know there's some free switch 2 upgrades, including ones for the 2D Zeldas that I've wanted to play but found the unstuck framerate eye searing. They're also gonna have one for scarlet and violet which is good cause that one needs it

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twovests wrote

I can't find the details, does this mean the DLC upgrades are paid, but frame rate/resolution boosts are free? This seems sensible if so.

I don't mean to defend Nintendo though, all of these pricing details are small straws upon the camel's back of Evil Activities. Metroid Prime 4 is going to be like eating that super unethical bird

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devtesla OP wrote

Not specifically, it's confusing lol. There's two types of updates:

  • Paid "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" upgrades. For older titles getting these like BotW they're adding in some extra features in addition to the performance enhancement. Like they're adding a bunch of Mario Party games that use the camera and such, and a DLC for Kirby. There's also going to be new games released in two versions, one for Switch and one for Switch 2, that will just be the performance upgrades. If you don't pay more, you don't get better performance.

  • There's a few games getting free updates that improve the performance on the Switch 2. These are different games than the ones getting Switch 2 editions.

It's complex but in a very Nintendo way, in that they smooth over making you feel like you're getting screwed. Like you'll feel screwed but still buy it? Like the least interesting "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" is the ones for BotW and Tears, so they're bundling that with the upgraded online subscription a lot of people already have.

Whatever it is what it is.

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