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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:41:34
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So by the time one has bought a Switch 2, a pro controller, a memory card and a game they are looking at 1000 euro/bucks spent? Seems very expensive to me.

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:32:55
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This past weekend my oldest daughter came to visit and brought the granddaughter (age 11). While she was here, we let her play Cult of the Lamb. She recognized the game, but hadn't played it before because her dad didn't want her to. As I do not like her father, and I am a grandparent, it is my sworn duty to do exactly the opposite of what he wants.

Turns out she absolutely loved it, which makes sense, because she does share in the twisted sense of humor that flows through most of the family. Anyway, it's now been decided that at the next visit, I'm giving her my PS4 so that she can play the game anytime she wants.
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:33:56
bugsonglass said:

So by the time one has bought a Switch 2, a pro controller, a memory card and a game they are looking at 1000 euro/bucks spent? Seems very expensive to me.


It's an investment in the future! Though one I'm not willing to make myself.
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:56:21
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robio said:
bugsonglass said:

So by the time one has bought a Switch 2, a pro controller, a memory card and a game they are looking at 1000 euro/bucks spent? Seems very expensive to me.



It's an investment in the future! Though one I'm not willing to make myself.

Indeed. In the very near future this will have seemed like a real bargain.

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:02:30
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bugsonglass said:

So by the time one has bought a Switch 2, a pro controller, a memory card and a game they are looking at 1000 euro/bucks spent? Seems very expensive to me.



You're looking at it backwards.  I'm actually doing some great savings because I can just keep using my old Switch1 joycon for multiplayer. That's €240 saved.
I can also use my old pro cobtroller. Another €70 saved!

And what little value that remains will be covered by the ever rising prices of RAM and GPU's. By the time the Switch2 reaches end of life, those will have become so scarce I'll be able to sell my Switch2 for the price of a small car!
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:16:10
Switch 2 version of the Dragon Quest 7 reimagined is excellent.

It's 60fps and though I cant count pixels it looks 4k and the textures are very crisp too. Game feels very nostalgic, for fans.

For me playing an old game like this it feels a bit simplistic to me, so I'll stick with Octopath for the time being.

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:23:17
SupremeAC said:

Pssssj, I played the Metroid Prime Remake with original GC controls enabled.

Crazy. Although I played with gyro only when locked on or aiming. I learned too late how to enable totally awesome wii controls.


I used those for prime 4. I've worked out through playing various games, you don't need a gyro centre reset button. You just enable use of the right stick plus motion aiming. You naturally center the screen with the stick as you turn.

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So by the time one has bought a Switch 2, a pro controller, a memory card and a game they are looking at 1000 euro/bucks spent? Seems very expensive to me.



I chose MK World as my bundled game and it was only £30.


You can also get Cyberpunk and Star Wars Outlaws for £30 to £35


I don't bother with a pro controller. You can get s 256gb card for £40 but I haven't bothered yet.


Nintendo's big FU for me was not letting me use my old micro sd cards for Switch 1 games.

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:28:08
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I have seen the error of my ways. Hope there is still time for me to invest in some Wii2 stock!

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