Curious to see what they do with the “mouse” function, as well as how well the new Joycon attachment system works (as well as if they have Hall Effect sensors…)

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    Okay. Can you stop big-dicking people who legally develop emulators into poverty now?

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    I saw a YT comment that said “I feel like this is like peeking at your presents before Christmas then pretending to be surprised on Christmas day” and that’s where I’m at. Basically all rumors confirmed, in the best way. Looking forward to those magnetic joycons 🙏

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    And what are we supposed to do with our Switch now? I know it’s been out for a while, but my growing resentment for the linear economy is giving me huge console generation cycle fatigue.

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      Usually, when it comes to these kinds of upgrades, I either do one of two things. If the two consoles can play together, I usually will keep the second. With Nintendo consoles, I will keep one and sit on it (usually until the next generation) and then mod it.

      Or alternatively I’ll once in a blue moon, sell it to someone else for a fair price. It can help offset the cost of the new thing, and you know that your old device is still going to get used by someone else who can appreciate it.

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      Keep using it. You don’t need the 2 unless you have a desperate need for a Switch 2 exclusive (or maybe want to run some of the games that the OG Switch couldn’t really handle so great).

      With my PC-based gaming offerings, I probably won’t even be tempted until they announce a Switch 2 OLED or whatever.

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    As disappointed as I am with the name Switch 2 being so plain and ordinary versus their previous sequel consoles (Super NES, Gameboy Advance, Wii U); with the console being so similar to the Switch (1), I think they’d have another Wii U situation on their hands if they did have a more clever name.

    If someone told me this was a mid-cycle refresh, I’d probably believe them; but maybe the official launch reveals will change my mind…

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    I assume the purpose of the mouse function is to revive Mario Paint and Gnat Attack. What other use could it have?!

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      Damn that’s a game I haven’t thought of in a long time. And I forgot that the SNES had a mouse! at all I even remember that hard plastic mouse pad it came with.

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      Remote control tech support, of course. Allows primary schoolers to gain some practical job experience and contribute to the family income.

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    When they show MK8 on a third console

    According to the website it can play switch 1 and 2 games and they’re doing a direct on April 2