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Switch Sale Slashes Leisure Suit Larry Bundle to $3.24 Through March
gaming13 days ago

Switch Sale Slashes Leisure Suit Larry Bundle to $3.24 Through March

Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) users can grab the Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Saga two-game bundle for about $3.24 on the Nintendo eShop through March 3, a 95% discount (roughly $1.62 per game). The bundle includes Wet Dreams Don’t Dry (2018) and Wet Dreams Dry Twice (2020); both are backward compatible with the current Switch, and there’s no native Switch 2 version yet. The developer CrazyBunch is reportedly shutting down.

via ComicBook.com|
#backward-compatibility#gaming#leisure-suit-larry
Xbox 360 Receives Major Update in 2025, Including New Features and Ads
technology8 months ago

Xbox 360 Receives Major Update in 2025, Including New Features and Ads

The Xbox 360 has received a new system update, primarily affecting the dashboard's appearance and displaying ads for the newer Xbox Series X|S consoles, following the closure of the Xbox 360 store in July 2024. Despite the store's shutdown, backward-compatible games remain available, and online multiplayer support continues depending on publishers. Microsoft is actively developing new consoles and gaming hardware.

via GameSpot|
#backward-compatibility#dashboard-changes#store-closure
Limited Run Requests Nintendo to Remove Gex Trilogy from Switch 2 eShop Due to Compatibility Issues
technology8 months ago

Limited Run Requests Nintendo to Remove Gex Trilogy from Switch 2 eShop Due to Compatibility Issues

Limited Run Games has requested Nintendo to remove Gex Trilogy from the eShop because it currently doesn't work on Switch 2. Although a recent firmware update fixed most compatibility issues for their titles, Gex Trilogy remains problematic, and a patch is pending approval. Limited Run is working with Nintendo to resolve the issue and has asked for the game to be temporarily removed from sale.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#backward-compatibility#firmware-update#gex-trilogy
Switch 2 Brings Back Compatibility Fixes for Batman: Arkham Knight
technology8 months ago

Switch 2 Brings Back Compatibility Fixes for Batman: Arkham Knight

The Nintendo Switch 2 significantly improves performance for backward-compatible games like Batman: Arkham Knight, fixing many of the original issues and nearly doubling performance, though graphical compromises remain. Initial tests show promising enhancements in game stability and speed, especially for demanding titles like Arkham Knight and The Witcher 3, but some limitations in visual quality and scaling persist. Further testing is expected to explore these improvements in more detail.

via Eurogamer|
#backward-compatibility#batman-arkham-knight#gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility: Which Games Will and Won't Work
technology9 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility: Which Games Will and Won't Work

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will support most original Switch games, with only one first-party title, Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, being completely incompatible due to hardware size constraints. Most other titles, including third-party games, will work with some requiring updates or specific controllers, and a few streaming apps may not be supported at launch.

via Kotaku|
#backward-compatibility#first-party-games#game-updates
Nintendo Switch 2: Leaked Designs and Features Unveiled
technology1 year ago

Nintendo Switch 2: Leaked Designs and Features Unveiled

A 3D-printed dummy of the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced, revealing a larger device with an 8-inch display, additional buttons, and new ports, including a USB-C on top. The dummy, reportedly from case designer iVoler, suggests the Switch 2 will maintain physical game cartridge slots, hinting at backward compatibility. Despite the hype and accessory promotions, Nintendo has yet to officially announce the console, with a potential release pushed to mid-2024.

via Gizmodo|
#3d-printed-dummy#accessories#backward-compatibility
Score Big on Nintendo Switch Deals This Black Friday
technology1 year ago

Score Big on Nintendo Switch Deals This Black Friday

This Black Friday, the Nintendo Switch offers great value with deals including the console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription for $249.99. Despite its age, the Switch remains a worthwhile purchase due to its extensive game library and upcoming titles like Metroid Prime 4. Additionally, the Switch 2's backward compatibility ensures that current game purchases will remain relevant. With the Switch 2 expected to be more expensive, the current deals provide an affordable entry into Nintendo's gaming ecosystem.

via The Shortcut|
#backward-compatibility#black-friday#gaming-deals
PlayStation Fans Disappointed by November Announcements and Streaming-Only Resistance
gaming1 year ago

PlayStation Fans Disappointed by November Announcements and Streaming-Only Resistance

PlayStation fans were disappointed after Sony's latest announcement, which included PS3 games Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, led to false hopes of backward compatibility with PS5 and PS4. Instead, these games will only be available via cloud streaming, a feature that many fans dislike. Despite ongoing requests, Sony has not made PS3 backward compatibility a reality, likely due to the PS3's complex architecture.

via ComicBook.com|
#backward-compatibility#cloud-streaming#gaming
Nintendo Confirms Switch Games Compatible with Next Console
business1 year ago

Nintendo Confirms Switch Games Compatible with Next Console

Nintendo announced that current Switch games will be compatible with its upcoming console, boosting investor confidence and leading to a 5.8% rise in its stock. This move is seen as a strategy to maintain user interest and ensure a smooth transition to the new device, similar to Apple's approach with the iPhone. The Switch, Nintendo's second-best selling console, faces declining demand, and the company plans to reveal more about its successor by March 2025.

via CNBC|
#backward-compatibility#business#console-market