Ep 133 - Switch 2 is almost here!

Retrologic

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Housekeeping

Retro Groove: Neil Young:

Retro Rewind Solar Jetman

FilmLogic: Forgotten Spielberg Project: Reich Under Fire (1992)

Third Strongest Mole (youtube): Battle network 6 postgame!

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The Price Is Retro

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Shan’s list

Sam’s list

John’s list

Trivia Card

Show Topic

Nintendo Switch 2

Backwards Compatibility: Great in the short term

The death of physical?

Some games will be “Game Key Cards”, which act as a physical key but require download of data to play.

Confirmed Key card games:

Bravely Default Flying Fairy

Street Fighter VI

Surprisingly not cyberpunk?

Playasia listing suggest this for Elden Ring: Tarnished edition (not 100% confirmed).

This will be labeled on the box at the bottom

Game key cards are NOT tied to a specific account (despite some reports to the contrary)

https://www.theverge.com/news/644803/nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards-trade-borrow-resell

Possibly comparable to CD-ROMs in PC gaming when they were still relevant. (Data was written to hard drive during install, but disc still needed to boot.

A cost cutting measure? Is this why Mario kart world is extra expensive

The Biggest disadvantage: Downloads not always available.

Switch 2 Upgrade games such as Metroid Prime 4 will also require a download, even if the switch 2 version is purchased.

Gamecube NSO

Day 1:

• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

• F-Zero GX

• Soul Calibur II

Available Later

• Super Mario Sunshine

• Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

• Super Mario Strikers

• Chibi-Robo

• Luigi's Mansion

• Pokémon Colosseum

NSO Wishlist: Per Presto’s Question: Sam: Odama, Custom Robo, Warioware Inc., Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Star Fox Assault, Dokapon The World

Community Couch

Datfast (John) — 4/3/2025 9:38 AM

@everyone we will having a Switch 2 conversation on the next episode! We are going to try to focus more on the Retro side of things but you know we won't be able to help ourselves lol. If you have any questions or just want to share your thoughts on the direct, tell us here and we will discuss them! Thanks

Drex1981 — 4/3/2025 9:48 AM

When I first saw the announcement trailer in January. I immediately thought to myself this looks like what a switch pro was going to be. However I was curious and looking forward to the direct and after seeing the direct, this doesnt feel like a new console to me. It basically feel like the Switch Pro. For 499 bucks? And 80 bucks per game. I’m going to wait or just buy a steam deck.

Eric Plunk — 4/3/2025 9:50 AM

I want to see a TV dinner style tray to use the mouse function on with interchangeable tray tops. Bonus points if they have one that looks like the SNES mouse pad

DoubleD — 4/3/2025 10:51 AM

For me, this is exactly what I wanted for the next Nintendo console. This direct was a complete 180 from the previous one, where the only thing that really got me hyped was Metroid Prime 4. I'm 100% on board with being an early adopter for this, whereas, I wasn't when the original Switch was announced. They're truly making a version of the Switch that I always wanted. Not only that, but they also announced games that I'm excited for, which seals the deal that it's going to be a day 1 purchase. I didn't expect it, but the game I am most excited for is DK Bananza! Also, with my kids getting older and moving out, I love the integrated video chat and screen sharing options. I still won't get the higher tier of NSO though, so I'll just keep playing Gamecube games on my Gamecube, but I love that they added it.

SNES_is_Life — 4/3/2025 10:53 AM

DK looks great for sure.

txTrey — 4/3/2025 11:29 AM

My kids are still younger, but my third thought about that chat stuff was that I could do it with them when they move out or go to college. I still have probably one more Nintendo console release before that happens, so hopefully it carries forward

ChrisHL94 🇨🇦 — 4/3/2025 11:40 AM

My question; who is getting the Switch GameCube controller?

Xomber — 4/3/2025 11:42 AM

Only if the ones I have already stop working. (edited)

Third Strongest Mole (Sam) — 4/3/2025 11:43 AM

yeah I hope the old gc adapter still works

SpiderShan — 4/3/2025 12:52 PM

I’m willing to forgo having a C Button on my GC Controller as long as the GC adapter is still supported!

Xomber — 4/3/2025 2:19 PM

Nintendo said years ago to keep the GC controllers and I made sure to!

April 4, 2025

PrestoTheMagnificent — 4/4/2025 1:22 AM

Retro related: What game do you most want to be added to GC online? Do you think they’ll add Metroid Prime 2 there? Of the first three Metroid primes, which is your favorite?

Xomber — 4/4/2025 3:29 AM

MK: Double Dash!

@PrestoTheMagnificent

Retro related: What game do you most want to be added to GC online? Do you think they’ll add Metroid Prime 2 there? Of the first three Metroid primes, which is your favorite?

Dan - RetroLogic — 4/4/2025 7:39 AM

Gotcha Force so I can kick all y'all's asses online

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