AJ wrote:

Moot_Geeza wrote:

If it's £3 I'm in.

While you've got to assume it will be, I haven't seen any mention of it being released digitally at all.

Are there any Switch games that are physical only?

hylian_elf wrote:

Oooh Flashback. I remember that.

Was meant to sound like a memba berry?

AJ wrote:

EvilRedEye wrote:

Looks like some kind of hardware revision is incoming although whether it's just an internal revision that will close security vulnerabilities or a major new model is unclear.

It'll be the former. Basically, those who don't want to make homebrew or pirate games will be able to sell original units on eBay for a profit this time next year.

It’ll hopefully be hhd rumble which will not be shit unlike hd rumble.

Is there any way to transfer saves from console to console?  I'm up for selling an old model to fund a newer one + fresh guarantee at some point - assuming this thing becomes a thing - but not if my progress is tied to my existing unit.

There is a nintendo direct showcase next week for nindies titles.

Has anyone played Doom on the switch? I'm interested in it but so many reviews cant help but go off on a comparison to the high spec versions. I just want to know if it plays well in its own right.

RedDave2 wrote:

Has anyone played Doom on the switch? I'm interested in it but so many reviews cant help but go off on a comparison to the high spec versions. I just want to know if it plays well in its own right.

I know its been patched since release and has been improved framerate wise, I'm sure its fine, especially if you haven't played it on PS4.

RamSteelwood wrote:

I'll pick up both Another World and Flashback and sell the SNES versions. I'm in the process of enhancing my SNES collection, and those two were poor ports unfortunately.

I believe that this new version of Flashback is a remaster of the SNES version....

Hmm, odd to port the inferior version.

AJ wrote:

RedDave2 wrote:

Has anyone played Doom on the switch? I'm interested in it but so many reviews cant help but go off on a comparison to the high spec versions. I just want to know if it plays well in its own right.

Digital foundry have done a few pieces on it. It's obviously not as pretty or buttery smooth as the other versions but is an incredibly impressive port and only drops frames noticeably when things get really hectic on nightmare. I'd recommend the videos, if you've got the time and can stomach the tech nerdery.

It's actually the opposite - I dont really care for the tech stuff or how impressive a conversion it is. I just want to know if it plays well as a stand alone title without comparison to the other versions.

It definitely does.

My main problem with it was when playing handheld, the joycon sticks just aren't good enough for quick aiming. Maybe I could've worked a little with sensitivity settings. Or played with my Pro pad.

As an aside, i might have to get stupid wee stick covers for the joycons. Find after just a little session my thumbs slip off them quite easily.

AJ wrote:

That's what it was talking about. Unless a port of an action game/ FPS is fundamentally fucked up, which you would have heard about, the frame rate is the thing that affects whether it plays well. Just read my answer as a yes, if that's easier.

Fair enough. I'm generally a fan of smooth 60fps but my expectations of the switch hitting that for some games is obviously low. I found a lot of the reviews waffled on about the resolution and the frame rate too much as a comparison which is of zip to me if the game plays alright. 30 fps if mostly steady is fine, even preferred over very choppy 60 fps for example.

Oh, that's just what they call indie games on Switch.

Oh man, that would be sweet. I fucking love OFDP!

RedDave2 wrote:

afgavinstan wrote:

My main problem with it was when playing handheld, the joycon sticks just aren't good enough for quick aiming. Maybe I could've worked a little with sensitivity settings. Or played with my Pro pad. As an aside, i might have to get stupid wee stick covers for the joycons. Find after just a little session my thumbs slip off them quite easily.

Thats my main worry - Granted I can just use the pro, but a lot of my switch gaming is in handheld and while I've no major problem with the joycons, I get the feeling for a fast FPS they may cause major grief. Does the game compensate with auto aim?

They've now patched in motion control aiming too and folks have said that it's very good.

Aye hopefully it'll come soon but at the announcement of this nindie thing tonight I thought oh yass OFDP2!!!!! but nah. Fingers crossed for the future!