Punching Up, Episode 5 | Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility - What’s the Catch?
Added 2023-07-11 16:00:17 +0000 UTCWelcome back to another episode of Punching Up! Nintendo has a spotty history of backwards compatibility. We've seen examples where they went above and beyond, like on the Wii with GameCube backwards compatibility, but also completely left the prior console behind, like NES to SNES. However, the world has changed, and we have a glimmer of hope that Nintendo is changing with it. Recently, during a shareholder's meeting, it seems like Nintendo intends to bring our accounts forward with their "next-generation console." Does this mean our games and purchases are safe, or are we doomed to repurchases and upgrade fees? We have a ton more to cover this week too! Everybody 1-2 Switch is a disaster and a baffling release, and new Sega Genesis games have been added to NSO! We also packed in a ton of write-ins. Should you play the original Super Mario RPG before the remake? What would our ideal Switch accessories be? Did we enjoy the Pikmin 4 demo? Listen now and enjoy.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:12:41 - Shoutout to K.K.!
0:14:24 - Are we allowed to write in about Pokemon?
0:23:41 - Punching Up! brings fans back to Nintendo
0:27:08 - Reflecting on the Nintendo Direct
0:38:30 - What’s with the narration over Nintendo Direct trailers?
0:44:44 - Why hasn’t Nintendo shown the same level of care across all their remakes?
0:56:00 - Should you play the original Super Mario RPG before the remake?
1:00:39 - Nintendo’s account system will be used for the Switch’s successor
1:12:16 - Will the next Nintendo console be backwards compatible with physical?
1:21:07 - The reviews are in for Everybody 1-2 Switch! and they are not good…
1:29:10 - New Sega Genesis games have been added to Switch online
1:33:12 - QUICKIES
1:39:30 - What have we been playing?
2:00:59 - What accessory should the Switch have?
2:06:59 - Who is our favorite character to play in Mario multiplayer games?
2:09:59 - Should you just go ahead and buy it?
Comments
Another banger. Agree with the listener who wrote in saying that the show has helped rekindle an interest in Nintendo and especially the specific JRPGs that get so much love on the show. I'm seriously thinking about starting Xenoblade Chronicles 3 if I can find the time (but I don't think I can commit to doing 1-2-3).
Giovanni D'Amico
2023-07-16 23:16:11 +0000 UTCIt would be pretty funny when Dustin does the closing credits if he referred to Ramon as "my best friend, Ramon Narvaez"
Greg McDonald
2023-07-16 21:02:14 +0000 UTCSuper Mario RPG is on the SNES Classic Console!!! It’s the most authentic experience you’ll get today.
The Devmeister
2023-07-14 03:33:11 +0000 UTCDustin said it as I typed this haha
The Devmeister
2023-07-14 03:26:04 +0000 UTCThe device Dustin was referring to is called the Fixture S1 & S2 FYI.
The Devmeister
2023-07-14 03:25:48 +0000 UTCI can't wrap my head why people want remakes of games so beloved to them. To each their own I suppose.
Surge!
2023-07-13 01:27:40 +0000 UTCContext for Gene’s comment at 1:14:30 The Nintendo DS was backwards compatible with the GameBoy Advance, and the 3DS accepted DS cartridges even through they had a different form factor. The Switch and Next-Gen Machine could be very similar to the DS/3DS cartridges.
Gabriel Baker
2023-07-13 01:12:16 +0000 UTCI wish in the outro Dustin said, "All music was made by Collins best friend Ramon...." lol
Darth Simon the Pieman
2023-07-12 20:30:37 +0000 UTCSTRONG stand down to Micah on her KK Slider hate. no other hits?? kk house, stale cupcakes, my place. c’mon!
Jacob
2023-07-12 11:58:32 +0000 UTCGreat episode as always y’all! Thank you Micah for mentioning the gift giving aspect of physical games. As a parent, giving a digital game just feels wrong.
Captain Kidd
2023-07-12 04:57:58 +0000 UTCCan't agree with the Voicover complaint for Direct's at all.... If I were an indie dev I'd be ecstatic my game was shown next to the next mainline Mario game.
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-07-12 02:39:10 +0000 UTCGreat fuckin episode guys. I love this show!
Otacon_Ocelot
2023-07-11 20:33:55 +0000 UTC
