PRIORITIZING Nintendo Switch Games in its Last Year
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
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Unicorn overlord is an actual must I could not put the game down it's absorbed 40 hours of my time. Loved every moment of it. It never felt like a chore. It's a big recommend. Sometimes Jrpgs take an hour or more before things start to get going. Unicorn Overlord starts right away.
I was always big into RPGs as a kid and teenager and now that I'm 40 I'm trying to get back into them but there are so many lol. Currently going through shin megami tensei vengeance when I'm done with this game I am definitely playing unicorn overlord
@@TwoGendersOnly You will not be dissapointed with it.
The demo was so fun!
30 hours - holy shit what was I doing I got over 100 😂 - seriously such a great and beautiful game
Did you play it in which difficulty? I be heard people saying it's too easy? But not sure
Fingers crossed that the Switch 2 is backwards compatible.
As much as l like Nintendo, they sometimes make very baffling decisions. The completely obvious thing would be for their next console just be a more powerful version of the Switch that's backwards compatible with the existing library (and make available 60 fps patches for some the bigger games like BotW and TotK). That's why I don't think it will happen, it would make too much sense.
@@duckpwnd I feel like this opinion is overdone, most Nintendo consoles are backwards compatible. The only ones that weren’t are the ones that were a complete generation shift like SNES to N64, N64 to GameCube, and WiiU to Switch. And that was mainly because the media of which the games were store changed considerably between them. Nintendo can sometimes be a shitty company, but backwards comparability has been the norm for a long time.
@@moonwalker-t3u The only consoles I can think of that were backwards compatible were wii and wii u though, right? Wii with gamecube compatibility and wii u with wii compatibility.
Their handhelds on the other hand have been better generally with this, the switch is kind of a handheld too so...I'm hoping it'll be one that's backward compatible.
I thought backwards compatible was already confirmed
It is. If its not for physical it will be for digital eshop games
Dont buy MH collection. Part 2 is a digital download. It would be better to buy the individual MH Stories games if you want both on the actual cart.
MH Stories 1 doesn’t have a seperate physical release tho right
Getting a Japanese Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin should also cost about the same amount of money. Good games BTW I just need time to actualy play the firt one.
I owned part 2 already. So buying the collection was my way of having both again
yea its cheap i got a brand new copy for 24 bucks from japan and its in english MH1 I already have MH2
Visual novels are super niche and i love them
Thanks for sharing your list Emily. The problem I find with buying so many games is that I don't have time to play them. While I want a number of them, I tend to really just buy 1 game at a time and beat that until I decide to get another one, or getting them when they're on sale.
The real gamer struggle tbh. I like to play retro too and right now im juggling with OG Xbox, Dreamcast and Switch games. Im also playing competitive SSBM (Melee) and own a minecraft server LMAO I have so many games i need to complete
Signalis is one of my favorite little gems on the system. It felt perfect for the Switch.
It's in the Top Ten for me!
I have a physical copy. Finished it, never touching it again.
@@Evri500 Riveting! 🤯
i love the idea of collecting but find it super overwhelming to get stsrted and organized. your videos are perfect for me to live vicariously lol
My advice is not to buy a bunch of games. Buying 20 games on a sale is a worse deal than buying one game at full price, if you never touch the 20 games but you play the one game to completion.
Thanks for sharing your list! I tend to gravitate forwards the same genres as you but struggle to know what games to go after and be aware of new releases, but your videos are always so helpful! :)
Fomo gets me so often and I don't have time to play everything, I typically wait until things are cheaper. Like your list!
I get fomo sometimes. I usually pre-order the collector's edition of my favorite series on day one. Other JRPGs I'll buy them to collect and play them when I get around.
I agree with you on that if I'm a hardcore fan of a series I would get a collective edition. Day one Cause collector's editions are the things that skyrocket. The most.@@Hschlick84
I think as collectors we all have experienced fomo in some degree but missing out will stress you out. I personally found ways around i enjoy her content but for this girl. I feel like she has it bad.
I also get fomo 😢
Why worry about FOMO with Nintendo games? They rarely drop in price, so it's fine to buy them whenever.
I’m also working on getting more JRPGS soon. Unicorn Overlord, Harvestella, and Y’s VIII are some I want in my collection next. Love your game list!
I really enjoy your channel. Not only you have good taste but your content is very soothing.
As a small rant of mine, not towards you, in my country it's getting harder and harder to get physical games at an honest price.
i absolutely LOVE these videos! gives me inspiration entirely. Thank you again!
Let's hope Nintendo has a better plan for preserving the Switch games, unlike the DS consoles.
Did we use Nintendo and preserve in the same sentence? Silly guy.
Honestly i hope they don't. That console is far too underpowered. Sure the games are good but they're tarnished by poor resolution and framerate.
@@16xthedetail76there are too many switch games especially digitally, to make them incompatible with the next version. Probably why Nintendo is so paranoid about Switch flashcarts. Switch2 probably runs super similarly and maybe some be hard to dump.
That’s why the remastered era will never end!
What do you mean? 3DS released with backwards compatibility
One game I suggest hunting down because it’s already getting expensive is the Megaman X Legacy Collection 2, the Japanese version. It’s a physical game card, while the US version is a physical card with a digital download code for Legeacy collection 2.
I managed to get it while it was still cheap-ish, but it’s climbing to like $170 last time I checked.
Also I highly suggest pre-ordering the Marvel vs Capcom collection, that’s bound to be a sought after copy as well as people hunting down Switch systems just for that game.
It’s really interesting to see how you collect and stay organized. I do something similar and it’s really helpful to stay in budget. Great video.
I just sat down and made a list of games I want to get for the rest of the year yesterday too. It was more than I thought it would be! I know it doesn't come out this year but that Oath in Felghana port shot up the list of my most wanted games!
Great video! I definitely do a similar thing for sure and try and gage if something is going to be rare or not, or even the likelihood of it going on sale. Great tips!
Me too!
Great video as always Emily! I just decided I wanted to get into some NIS titles (Ys 8-10) and am definitely prioritizing them since they only get more expensive and rare with time 🙃.
Lovely choices!! This helps seeing all the games put togther in one list!! 🎉
I've spent over 100 hours in Unicorn Overlord on Nintendo Switch and I don't want to stop. Such an amazing game.
Came in late to the switch in ‘21 but am pleasantly surprised. Very happy with the indie games and shoot ‘em ups. I think that the fact that the memory cards and games have no moving parts will be good for future preservation and also the fact that there are so many of the consoles in circulation.
LOOOOOOOVE your set up!!! The Fire Emblem spot caught my eye immediately!
I appreciate you sharing that list with us, Emily. I really enjoy your videos because I find them so relaxing. Also, you're looking great and I hope you enjoy your weekend. 🙃
Esp when it comes to JRPGs, Suruga-ya ( the Japanese chain of 2nd hand shops ) has been doing free international shipping promos most weekends so far this year. Some games are used/ like new. Some are marked as used/ like new but arrive new and sealed ( because if they didn't get it straight from the publisher, then it's used even when it's sealed. )
As an example, you have Dragon Quest Treasures on your 2nd Amazon list and Amazon's price was $55.03. I snagged 2 copies from Suruga-ya last week for 1300 yen (~$8) each and that Japanese release includes full English including voice over.
That's not even getting into the dozens of games which only have physical in Japan but that release includes full English.
Saw SMT V Vengeance on your list! Whatever console you buy it for its a must play!
Hi Emily. Very cool how you prioritize your switch games. If I were to prioritize I'd probably do it the way you do it & look on a list on Amazon. At times I go to the best buy & Walmart sites click on games & see what games are there etc. I enjoy your videos a lot.
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great video emily! i definitely need to implement multiple amazon wishlists to organise my games more in priority, somehow i had never considered doing so before so thanks :)
I just picked up the Bayonetta games on Switch. Never played the 3rd one, so that should be cool. I typically only grab games on there that I can't get on PC, but there are some games that I'd like to grab just because it's neat to have them on there, or it's a good collection like some of the Resident Evil stuff, or maybe the Metal Gear Collection.
One thing I gotta say about Switch is that it's absolutely amazing that they manged to get SO MANY games on there. Stuff I never thought in a million years would show up on it. It's to the point where if that's all I had access to was a Switch I'd be pretty happy. Really impressive what they've done with it.
I love limited run games when ever I want to buy a physical copy of a digital title 😊
Our lists/wants are near identical, lol. Can't wait for Oath in Felghana/Ys X/Daybreak & Tokyo Xanadu switch port in NA. Nice Xanadu music, too. 👌
I use the Gameye to maintain my wishlist, and there I created priority tags: from P1 (most wanted) to P5 (less wanted). And for each game I add a few comments like its regular price in the various markets etc
I 100% use Amazon wish lists to track games I want to buy or keep an eye on. I even use them for lists of books, tools, gift ideas, etc. but yeah, I vibe with your video completely!
Awesome video! There's definitely a lot of physical games I need to pick up! I can't recommend Unicorn overlord enough, I loved that game.
Great Video! I like displays in the background.
I also have become selective. I used to buy also cheaper games, which were not top priority, but nowadays I try to buy games that I play later.
Great video! You read my mind Emily, I've recently been refining my Switch wishlist into categories to help me prioritize:
Rare/Indie Games
Nintendo Software
Low piority games
Pre-orders/ Announced games
Hopefully there will be some decent sales/deals coming up this year 🙂
Great list. I was lucky enough to find a good list of games for discount in January. Should do the same when it comes to a wish list
The Unicorn Overlord collectors edition is a must get. That card game and double disc soundtrack that it comes with really makes that edition really shine!
Me chuckling to myself at you dismissing the Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City reprint from VGP knowing that I did order that from them - there was a separate game they had in stock on sale at the time and I figured "Eh, the two combined get me the free shipping threshold so fine."
I can say my highest priority upcoming game is the Ace Attorney Miles Edgeworth Collection - the second game in the collection, having never before released outside Japan, is the only Ace Attorney game I have never played. Yes, I know of the fan translation and have watched Let's Plays of it, but I wanted an official release and finally getting it after waiting 13 years.
You missed overlord They had it at Best Buy they had a Best Buy sale for $30 the other day. That is when I picked it up.
Great video!
Random - where do you primarily play on? (Ps5, pc?)
My love for the switch + ps5 combo has rekindled and I’ve been thinking of rebuying games I bought on pc and steam deck on my switch instead.
Something about the switch just feels different
For the most part, I already own most of the games I want for the switch. I'm missing very few such Blue Reflection 2 and Tokyo Mirage Session, but it is not a big deal if I won't play them. Now I have so much backlog so I mostly buy other things (hope to find some good plushies next month)
Hi emily 👋
I have multiple wishlists. I use deku deals and i made a list for current games, future games, and no release date games.
Since you referenced Trails from Daybreak, preorders for Daybreak 2 are live on the NIS America store..
First time seeing one of your videos, very nice. Will keep an eye out for future ones..🤗
I found your wish list amusing, because while you have many more switch games than me, i happen to have a good portion of your wishlist. Y's, Another Code, Science Adventure series, Rain Code, Ace Attorney, World's End Club, SMTV:V, Star Ocean, etc.
I tend to prioritize what I worry will be harder to find down the line, plus what I want to play now.
This isn't a judgement, just a really odd coincidence for the first video of yours I've seen.
The insight on console life cycles and how historically things have looked for physical games is super helpful thank you! Ever since the whole 3DS eshop situation I’ve been on this whole collecting game journey for JRPGs and other similar game genres you mentioned so I don’t look back and wish I got them when they were fairly priced lol but yes always just games I plan to actually plsu
I'm grateful to you for making fun videos.✨️
One game I spotted on your list that I would always advocate for is “Spirit of the North”. I fell in love with its simple but moving story, gorgeous soundtrack and wonderful visuals. It also has one of the most beautiful endings I’ve seen in a game. The only downside and its a big one is the controller throwingly frustrating controls. Its a sign of how much I loved the game that I finished it in spite of them. It’s great, but be warned 😄.
I like how organized you are with your collecting. Amazon is great for collecting lists. ATM I have too many games and need to be more selective on my collecting because space is an issue. For Switch 2 I would really like to tone down on the games I get.
Fantasion Neo Direction looks really good. It was stuck on the Apple store, I think, but is coming to the Switch.
Also, unicorn overlord has been $30 often this past month.
Your wish list on Amazon looks like mine😂😂😂
I still need to get every legend of heroes game on the switch
I’m on the fence with Tokyo Xanadu preorder. I really want to play it but won’t have time this year. Think it will sell out quick, or go on sale door Black Friday?
One big prediction: Hades. It's more and more difficult to get it from shop directly. And people tend to hold onto it because of the replayability.
Thank you for sharing your insights here!
I am playing Star Ocean Story R right now. My first JRPG and I really like it.
I bought Bayonetta Origins when Target put it on clearance a few months ago for, like, 15 dollars. You should check to see if they still have copies at your local store!
I had preordered the Trails of Reverie Collectors Edition back then on the NISA Store, they ended up cancelling my order which disappointed me. NISA had stated that they didnt have enough in stock, so i was bummed out. From then on i became just find on collecting the standard edition of the trails series.
Nice video as always! I also have a huge list om amazon but sometimes i have to keep my fomo under control 🤭 even there are important differences between norh american end Euro market your advices are always precious 😊
I am worried about the future of physical collecting games. I am a person who likes to own my games, and I feel more and more every day that they are trying to phase out physical games and movies.😊
I’m a bit late to the party when it comes to the Nintendo Switch but I’m planning on getting as many games as I want before it’s too late. Unfortunately, I didn’t do that with the Nintendo 3DS and I’m hoping to learn from that mistake.
Not sure if its still everywhere, but Live a Live Switch was $15 on clearance at Target not long ago.
Also Walmart has great game deals too. I got a copy of Xenoblade 3 for $20 back in February
Enjoyed the vid while I no longer own a switch I use this process for ps1/ps2 games but I wanted to ask you how did you you feel about rare games going digital do you think that devalues them and thus prices should be lowered for example the marvel vs capcom collection will be $50 but most sale marvel vs capcom 2 alone for $200 curious about your thoughts have a great one
You should definitely get OPUS: Echo of Starsong. It shouldn't take too long to complete, and you'll love it! :)
We have so many of the same games on our radars, I like your way of thinking! ;)
It’s going to be wild to see what they do with the next switch did you play the demo for daybreak yet
Touch Detective 3 you might want to grab sooner rather than later. I notice it keeps going out of stock fast.
Do you get in on the Gato Roboto physical edition debacle? I got a numbered(187) sealed boxed copy of the game and some months later they sent me 2 more loose cartridges!!!
7:10 damn, would have love to hear why you picked these games. But great video!
For me im Prioritizing games that I kinda feel will be low or no stock soon, for example Im looking at Xenoblade DE or Astral Chain cause they are pretty high cost here ($80) and it seems like their supply is low in my area. I also want to get Unicorn Overlord since I see it on sale often but im kind of tempted by the higher res for PS5 version, but then again switch 2 will probably have BC with switch games so that on the go and maybe with more performance could be a worthwhile long term investment.
For many indies I love the physical availability, but I do prefer to go and get them on GOG, if theres like a REALLY nice bonus in the physical (like how Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has graffiti stickers) then I prioritize the physical.
I have actually been on a ps4, 360, and switch games buying freaking spree!!!! You guys definitely need to get a Alan wake 2 physical, IT WILL be worth money someday
Just used gameye the other week to get a list and rough cost of all the games I want still or am interested in and it came out to 360 more switch games 😬 gotta figure what to prioritize
Love the YS series both on switch and older consoles. Managed get my hand on a Boxed with manual version of YS 3 for sega genesis for like dirty cheap 20 euros original.
Star Ocean Second Story R is definitely worth scooping up asap ❤❤
Do you give consideration to whether a physical game requires a download to play and the impact this might have on longevity if the eshop is removed in future?
One thing which might effect the late end Switch games are the upcoming game line up for the Switch 2 or whatever the next gen console is called. There been times where the new console sounds great but the games released with it are disappointments. You probably know of some of these consoles and games I am referring to. If the Switch 2 games are lousy initially, I suspect the Switch 1 games to be around a bit longer until the better Switch 2 games comes out.
Its lovely to have a collection in mind I’ve done the same thing i by do many just to have them and fear of missing out sometimes like there gone there gone or people are naughty and sell them at so high price but I’ve learnt now not to do that anymore play and finish fully if possible even if it takes a 100 years lol 😂 due to job and life circumstances ☺️ hope all went well with the con convention your cosplay was stunning 🤩 thanks for another upload 😀
I wish vanillaware would put more of their games on switch. It would be such a great console to collect them all on.
Hello, Emily 😊 Was a little shocked to see your wishlist, 125 games is a lot 😅 I think we grow up playing games, so we know exactly what we enjoy most from our games. It could be different from one to another. That thing can narrow down your list, of course you can add niche titles here and there to try new genre? 😉 Imo, we love collecting things, but it's better to collect things we love 😁 Have a great day, Emily ☀️
I think there will be Switch games coming out for years to come, same cartridge for both consoles with enhancements for the next ✨
So many new games and remasters would run just fine on the current Switch and I think this library is meant to be eternally definitive!
I just bought my oled last year
Chronic restarter
But i feel like ill be able to play a good while on oled even after switch 2 is released
when a new console comes out, there's a grace period where that previous console's games go down b/c more people are jumping onto the new system, it's only later afterwards that certain games start climbing up
like for 3ds, I got Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia and DQ8 for roughly $25 each when the Switch was climbing in popularity, and I know that's been the case with many other consoles like Wii, PS3, PS4 (new console comes out, previous games get cheap)
Honestly out of you list I always do VNs first because there is not a lot of stock for it.
Each month my top priority are the games out that month and then I try to get at least one backlog game... sometimes it's one I want to jump into other times it's one I worry is going to be hard to find if I wait.
I'm guilty of double dipping for Falcom too 😅
I bought YS 8 five times 😂
I picked up Unicorn for 30$ the other day, not sure how low it will drop but that was a nice price.
Xseed is publishing Ys memoir? That gives me some hope on modern cold steel 1 & 2 ports eventually
Cat quest games shoot up in price insanely fast, i’d preorder cat quest 3 immediately.
This is super smart. Every new generation I regret getting certain games when I had a chance 😅
Your wish list is similar to mines for the Switch. But I have been focusing on the Xbox360 jrpgs and the dlc lately since the xbox360 store is closing at the end of July. There are some good jrpgs on that system too and not very many to collect either😊
Switch games I preordered far in advance on Amazon keep getting back ordered. It's not usually a large delay but strange when I used to always get games day of release.
Yeah I stopped buying from Amazon because of that. Its been ongoing since 2020 with Amazon and their back orders. I usually buy from Best Buy and I get that game day one or maybe one day late.
It's a great idea! I've got a list too that I need to get through. I find on some it's good to wait for prides to go down but ids hard to judge. I would say the Japanese type games and graphic novels seem to go quick though
12:09 vampyre game
I found that game insanely cheap (around 5 to 20 US dollars) around black Friday last year or the year before,
If you dont care what system you get it on you can get it for PS4 for almost nothing.
In case you didn't know
A lot of good games on your list 😊. I'm excited about epic Mickey rebrushed.
Me too 😊
Wow. We collect the same type of games. Nice to see someone collecting niche games.
Definitely get all the Trails games.. I have them all physical editions well all the ones released for switch
Anything printed by LR will likely go up a lot after NS2 comes out IF it´s not BC. I´ve been picking up LRs that I really want to play because of this.
Some Indy developers are still going to make physical copies.