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Yes, Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat could’ve just used Discord, but this is heaps better

The new Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature could've just made use of Discord like Xbox and PlayStation, but this new feature is great.

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lukasmain81d ago

I'm looking forward to the 2 frames-a-second game video chat and game share screen.

Neonridr80d ago

yeah not sure why you'd even use those. Obviously it will be network dependent. Maybe that was showing a more worst-case scenario. But I'd just rather talk and not waste even more bandwith streaming a bunch of other people's games on my screen while I'm playing.

The_Hooligan80d ago

You don't just get the 2 frames-a-second, you actually have to pay for the 2 frames-a-second. Cant believe Nintendo put game chat behind a freaking pay wall.

DodoDojo80d ago

To be fair most non F2P multi-player games on every console require online subscriptions anyways.

Relientk7780d ago

"This is heaps better"

----> literally has tons of lag as shown in the Direct lol

Neonridr80d ago

Can more than one person share their screen in discord in a channel chat at the same time?

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gold_drake80d ago

is it better ?

i mean, given how it looked, i mean how good does my connection have to be haha

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Mario Kart World’s Free Roam mode feels like an afterthought

Mario Kart World’s Free Roam is a fun distraction away from the main modes, best played in short bursts and not quite the 'open-world' it was initially billed as.

Yesyes5h ago

Hopefully the 2.0 update adds a collectibles tracker.

ZycoFox4h ago

8 years, 150+ Devs and the free roam mode is pretty empty.

What did they do with the time they spent developing the game?? How did they take 8 years? I refuse to believe it.

It sounds like the game may have been ready and they just held it back waiting for the Switch 2 to release.. which already released 2-3 years later than when it could've.

DivineHand1252h ago

"It sounds like the game may have been ready and they just held it back waiting for the Switch 2 to release."

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is just a slightly upgraded version of the wiiU version of Mario Kart 8. What you said is highly likely and this game was ready years ago. They just didn't want to cannibalise the sales of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe after it's huge success.

jjb19811h ago(Edited 1h ago)

I totally agree. They had this in the oven, hot and ready but left it out to stale for the Switch 2 release. They needed something to build the user base in the meantime for their upcoming 1st-party titles. $80, pffffft. Nintendo keeps Nintendo-ing.

shinXseijuro2h ago

I always like to remind people that a console generally takes between 5 to 8 years to be fully developed ! Taking into consideration that the previous build were heavily based on the normal switch which is easily 15 years old technology Mario kart world is something akin of early Xbox / ps4 gen which would match the timeline you mentioned with the game being easily 7 years old

shinXseijuro1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

It’s ok to disagree but if you are looking into making the conversation interesting and constructive please allow me to hear why you disagree. Wii U came out in 2012 And one for the first games the switch got games was a port of a Wii u game and the graphics still looked pretty much the same. Now that I’m remembering stuff a little bit more even Zelda was a Wii u game . Switch 2 is at max 2017 technology with a few extra perks

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badboyz094h ago

Lego 2K Drive>Mario Kart World👍

TheColbertinator1h ago

Free roam is typically pointless. Among the worst offenders are Mafia 2/3, GTA4 and Saints Row 4

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List of Nintendo Switch games that are 1080p ready on Switch 2 in handheld mode

New list available for Nintendo Switch games that automatically run at 1080p on Switch 2 handheld mode with no updates or patches needed.

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Toecutter0011h ago

Wow....1080p, you say? Nintendo always on the forefront of cutting edge technology. Take that, Sega Genesis!

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Here's what we could see in Kirby Air Riders

NE: "We look at Kirby Air Riders and all the improvements it could make compared to the original Kirby Air Ride on GameCube."

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Pyrofire958h ago

This is my dream game. For so so so long I've wanted another go at an Air Rider. In Sakurai I trust.