First things first:

• Game cartridges that contain the game data are, of course, better in every respect!
• I wish there were no game key cards, but only game cartridges containing the whole game!
• I know I’ll get downvoted to the centre of the earth for trying to mention a positive aspect of GKC ;)

I’d just like to point out a little feature that’s often overlooked, which means that in the event of server outages or the apocalypse, you can still install the games using GKC , whereas you can’t with purely digital game purchases.

Standard Game Cards: Just plug it in and everything works. The game is on the card, and so is the key. Works offline.

Digital purchases: The key is stored on the server. It’s not possible to completely reinstall games that weren’t already on the Switch unless the Virtual Game Card had already been inserted whilst the servers were still online.

GKC: The key is stored offline on the card. No online licence verification is required. You can also easily download the game data from anyone else who has the game on their Switch, without needing a server or an internet connection. Directly below the option to update the game is the option ‘Synchronise Version with local users’. This allows you to set up a Wi-Fi group and download the game data from other Nintendo Switch consoles.

Of course, the major drawback is that you need to know someone who still has the relevant game data on their Switch or SD card so that you can download it from them. However, should the servers go offline at some point, there will certainly be groups or meet-ups organised to download games.

Incidentally, this can also help owners of cards containing game data. Example:

The card contains version 1.0. Over time, the game receives updates and eventually reaches version 1.5. The servers are offline, and you might want to reinstall the game at some point; you do this using your Game Card and end up with version 1.0 installed on your Switch again. All games are backwards compatible when it comes to save files. However, some games cannot load a save file from version 1.5 into the game running version 1.0. In that case, it helps to download the latest version locally via Wi-Fi from another Switch user. Because the game cards usually don’t contain the most recent version of the game, which is the one you may have created your latest save file on

Of course, genuine Game Cards are better in every respect. But the feature that allows you to download game data directly from other Switch users rather than from Nintendo’s servers is somehow often overlooked, and in this particular case, the GKC’s ability to carry out licence verification without using Nintendo’s servers can certainly be useful.

TL;DR: You can download data from Switch games onto other Switch consoles without needing to use Nintendo’s servers (Synchronise Version with local users). The GKC then handles the offline licence check for this.

General

• Changed it so that when returning a high ball, if you press the Flat shot button twice, it produces a Star Shot even if there is no Star Point there.

  • Note: In Ver. 1.1.0, the situation above would result in a Powerful Flat.

• Fixed a bug where Amps placed with the Amp Racket disappear before 12 seconds pass.

Someone advised me to use the powerbank with Switch2. I plugged one but it didn't charge much. From 23% to 23%, no progress at all. Maybe unsuitable brand/ power so looking tor suggestion

We all know Xbox's physical to digital. But doesn't it make more sense for Nintendo to follow through.

The idea is already there, the license of the game of a physical one should be same with the digital if you own the game

That said game keycards are in a weird limbo where it HAS the weaknesses of BOTH a physical and digital, in that I mean you'll need bigger storage for digital and you'll need rhe ACTUAL physical catridge to work.

But somehow if they implemented the Physical to digital feature ONLY FOR GAME KEYCARDS, then I believe it would be the BEST thing ever to happen with these game licening deatures. Unless you really want a physical.

I am speaking from a perspective of a person with Nintendo first parrty game physical cartridge, Third parties digital, and only one game keycard

Edit: to simplify things. It would be an actual digital game you can resell with a cartridge, a digital game you can play anywhere anytime without a cartridge, and a digital game that you'll have somethting physical for your collection it's a definite win

A couple months ago, one of my friends unfortunately suffered a pretty severe brain hemorrhage.

Luckily, the recovery is going pretty well and right now we're at a point where he has no more cognitive issues, only some physical issues (for example, he can't fully control all of his finger movements).

As you can imagine, laying in a hospital bed all day can get pretty boring and there is only so much TV one can watch. I have a Switch lying around that I don't really use anymore myself so I'm going to give him that to pass the time. The only issue is that I don't have a lot of games on it and stuff like Zelda BOTW will probably be too frustrating to play when you don't have your full motor skills.

So, any tips on games that are pretty chill to play and that don't require any dexterity? Thanks in advance!

I’m a bit of a collector and always chasing that “one more hour” can’t put down “it’s taken over my life” kind of games. I enjoy a bit of each genre, but I don’t want to have a bunch of the same, you know? (Feel that way with management/life sims lately). I crave good narratives, addictive gameplay, and just experiences that leave you feeling some kind of way when you put it down.

Games that have done that for me so far are:
RPGs:
The Witcher 3
Skyrim
Mass Effect (on PC but for reference)
Persona 5

Cozy Life sims/Management:
Stardew Valley
My Time at Sandrock
Spiritfarer

FPS:
Halo series (PC but again for reference)
Bioshock series

Mystery/Puzzle:
Strange Horticulture
Outer Wilds (in progress no spoilers please)
Balatro
Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

I’m looking for some good platformers and rogue likes too, more specifically. I’ve yet to find one that really sucks me in. I’m trying out Tunic and so far I’ve enjoyed it.

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Yes I know those D-Pads are also all a bit different, but a close equivalent to ANY would be nice. Ideally on the top left as the primary input.

I'm asking because the D-Pads on the Switch Lite itself, the Pro Controller and on my 8bitdo Ultimate 2C BT are all varying levels of bad, IMHO. I wish I had one good one which is usable on Switch 1 and ideally also Switch 2.

If you disagree about the quality that's fine, I don't need to know that, just if there's any which is like on Nintendo's old handhelds.

I love action rpgs and have been wanting a new one to play, preferably one that is on sale or is on sale often. On Switch I have Skyrim, Diablo 3, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and the latest one I loved, Shining Resonance Refrain (which I loved!). I do have games like One Piece Warriors 4 and the Fate games that play like Dynasty Warriors that idk if they qualify as action rpgs, but I enjoy nonetheless. I'm basically looking for a game like the first for where I go on adventures, level up, and the combat is real time and requires inputs. Any recommendations for such games that is similar, a hidden gem, or underrated?

Hi everyone! My name is Remy Siu, the creative director of 1000xRESIST. It's great to be back doing an AMA. The last AMA we did was during the initial release on May 9, 2024. I remember frantically answering questions during the first hour after we "pressed the green button." I'm nostalgic for those times. So much has changed since then!

We expanded the studio, we won a Peabody Award, and we teased our next game: Prove You're Human (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4533950/Prove_Youre_Human).

And of course, we released 1000xRESIST on Nintendo Switch 2! (Currently on SALE and 40% off!)

1000xRESIST is a sci-fi narrative thriller. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything.

The game features 10 hours of narrative twists and turns, and 15,000 lines of fully voiced dialogue.

We were heavily inspired by movies like “Millenium Actress” (Satoshi Kon) and “In The Mood For Love” (Wong Kar-wai). On the game side, we took influence from “NieR: Automata,” “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim,” and “SIGNALIS.”

The Nintendo Switch 1 version of 1000xRESIST was a real effort and one of the most difficult things I've ever done in my life. Porting the game to Nintendo Switch 2 feels like we're coming full circle. Finally we get to give Switch players the version we always intended.

Switch 1 owners of 1000xRESIST get a FREE UPGRADE to Switch 2. Just remember to manually update it (it won't do so automatically).

Today, starting at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm GMT, I'll be here to answer any questions!

eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/1000xresist-switch/

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1675830/1000xRESIST

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetvisitor.studio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1000xRESIST

Discord: discord.gg/sunsetvisitor

EDIT: THANK YOU everyone for your questions and Hekki Grace!! It's been a blast answering them. It's been really meaningful to return doing an AMA here, a couple years after the release, with more people having played the game since the first AMA. Anyway. Thank you so much!

The NYXI Hyperion 3 Ultra has just launched in China. It’s the first third-party Switch 2 controller with HD Rumble 2, so a lot of people—including me—had high hopes for it.

But the first batch of user feedback has been pretty rough.

1. HD Rumble 2, Kinda Works

NYXI says the Ultra uses genuine HD Rumble 2 motors co-developed by Nintendo and Alps.

But multiple users say the rumble doesn’t feel quite right, especially in third-party games, shooters, and games with frequent high-intensity vibrations. Some users have also noticed a lingering, echo-like vibration coming from the controller shell.

There are also reports of the motors making a buzzing or rattling noise during use, which has left some users worried about whether something might be wrong with them.

You can watch some related clips below: Link 1, Link 2, Link 3

NYXI’s response was roughly (original response in Chinese): “The controller has been designed to provide a more comfortable grip, but part of the interior of the shell is still hollow, so vibration may be transmitted differently.”

2. Where Is the NFC Reader?

Some users couldn’t figure out where to place their Amiibo. Others say their Amiibo either isn’t recognized at all or only works after several attempts.

NYXI explained (original response in Chinese): “The NFC antenna is diamond-shaped and located underneath the ABXY buttons, so the reading position can be slightly offset. On some controllers, it’s around the X button. On others, it’s around the A button.”

3. The Protective Gap Is Still Missing

The small gap between the Switch 2 and the Joy-Con 2 is there for a reason. It gives the controllers some room when they’re twisted and helps prevent the leverage from causing them to detach.

We saw this with Dbrand’s Killswitch case when the Switch 2 first launched. The original case left no gap between the console and the controllers, so twisting the grip could make the controllers detach much more easily.

Users pointed out the same issue when the Hyperion 3 base model came out. But NYXI didn’t change the shell for the Ultra version, so there’s still no gap between the console and the grip.

You can see examples of this issue on Bilibili: Link 1, Link 2

4. Other Reported Issues

A few other problems have also been reported by early users:

• The controllers continue drawing power from the Switch 2, resulting in noticeably worse battery life in sleep mode compared to original joy-con 2 .
• Pressing the back of either controller can produce a creaking sound.
• Some controllers have disconnected issues.

TL;DR

The NYXI Hyperion 3 Ultra is the first third-party Switch 2 controller with HD Rumble 2, and a lot of people had high hopes for it.

But the China launch has already brought reports of underwhelming rumble, vibration resonance and buzzing, unreliable Amiibo scanning, sleep-mode battery drain, connection drops, and the same missing-gap issue from the Hyperion 3 base model.

For now, I’d wait for a clearer response from NYXI and keep my wallet closed.

What are some (cheap) games that can teach small kids game mechanics like movement and timing?

My kids love to game with me. But they don’t have the coordination yet at this stage. So many drops of the edge in the first level of Mario Odyssey (with the T-rex), frantic movements in the hilltop layer of Bananza with the camera spinning. Getting handed the controller in panic when something dangerous’ appears in Princess Peach Showtime.

Of course, that’s part of the age but maybe you have some game recommendations that are fun and easy. I was thinking about CT Treasure tracker but it also seems a bit slow.

So I was thinking about games with:
-Limited camera movement
-Small move sets (mainly move and jump)
-Low pressure (no time constraints and enemies)