dougeff | 14 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Any updates on Full Quiet? Is that going to end up on the switch? Edited October 31, 2019 by dougeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Coffee Crisis' Steam and Switch ports are enhanced versions, not 1:1 from Genesis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raftronaut | 100 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I actually really like the idea of NES homebrew on Switch. I don't have a Switch personally and have little interest in owning one, but having access to these games on a modern platform would dramatically increase access to them for many people. I tell my friends all the time about these great new NES games, many of whom show great interest but couldn't be bothered to set up an emulator or dust off the NES in the closet if they can simply sit down on the couch and turn on the Switch, pay $5-$10 or whatever and be off and adventuring. I doubt the concept would be as appealing to many members here as we're all likely on the same deep dive with retro libraries and hardware, but if expanding the audience for NES Homebrew is the goal, then this is a great step forward Also, congrats on the release @IBtiM! I was playing my HH86 cart the week of Halloween and loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma | 71 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Raftronaut said: I actually really like the idea of NES homebrew on Switch. I don't have a Switch personally and have little interest in owning one, but having access to these games on a modern platform would dramatically increase access to them for many people. I tell my friends all the time about these great new NES games, many of whom show great interest but couldn't be bothered to set up an emulator or dust off the NES in the closet if they can simply sit down on the couch and turn on the Switch, pay $5-$10 or whatever and be off and adventuring. I doubt the concept would be as appealing to many members here as we're all likely on the same deep dive with retro libraries and hardware, but if expanding the audience for NES Homebrew is the goal, then this is a great step forward Also, congrats on the release @IBtiM! I was playing my HH86 cart the week of Halloween and loving it i totally agree with this. I don't expect someone who wants to play new NES games on original hardware to pick up another copy of the game on Switch, Xbox, Steam, or whatever, but for players who only use modern platforms and still want to play the games, it's a great option. Edited November 8, 2019 by toma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoleGoose | 95 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 12:11 PM, gauauu said: ... I'm glad they were able to do it (seeing your game run on other platforms is always fun, and it will mean more sales for them, which is great), but conceptually, NES homebrew on the switch it isn't very interesting to me. I don't know about this particular case, but the Steam versions of these things are usually just a bundled rom+emulator. That's not inherently any more compelling to me than using my existing emulators. (which is why I'll buy a homebrew ROM for $10 but won't buy the steam version for $10 unless the rom is easily extractable) Haunted Halloween is a well-made game, but what makes it interesting to me is that it's a NES game. The same game on the switch or xbox doesn't add any appeal for me. This is still getting me thinking. I want to be indignant and say "how dare you sir!" but it is 100% correct for me as a gamer. I really don't have any interest in playing homebrew games on the Switch due to the controller. I'll take an NES controller and a d-pad, along with a ROM and PowerPak, any day of the week (although I'd prefer a true cart). Steam versions I have zero interest in. Haven't played a PC game since 2003, and don't plan to anytime soon. That being said, those of us lugging around CRTs are probably in the minority, and getting our stuff to a new audience will tell whether they care about what we're doing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 SoleGoose, did you know Nintendo sells NES and SNES controllers for the Switch? They have received quite good feedback, and can even be used on original consoles with the 8bitdo bluetooth receiver IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoleGoose | 95 Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 I don't play the Switch in dock mode, it's handheld or bust for me. Otherwise I'd just break out the cart and console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Congratulations to the Retrotainment and Mega Cat guys. I really do hope this brings NES homebrew to a wider audience. It would be ideal if they could be billed as new NES releases for the virtual console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Games | 147 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 This is such a big deal. I hope everyone here can support them, even if you already own the carts. $10 is a drop in the bucket for most collectors, and it will only encourage more NES games to make the leap to modern consoles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, SoleGoose said: I don't play the Switch in dock mode, it's handheld or bust for me. Otherwise I'd just break out the cart and console. Well, the NES and SNES controllers can be attached to the sides for handheld play. If your next quip is that the A and B buttons are oriented wrong, there are adapters to hold the switch controllers horizontal Edited November 9, 2019 by erac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoleGoose | 95 Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Attached to the sides you say? Seems like I need to do some research here. Thanks! Edit: WILD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma | 71 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 You can also just attach the left NES controller and use a regular joy con for the right side. It fixes the weird A/B orientation issue. Looks like an abomination but it's not uncomfortable for playing retro games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 10 hours ago, KHAN Games said: This is such a big deal. I hope everyone here can support them, even if you already own the carts. $10 is a drop in the bucket for most collectors, and it will only encourage more NES games to make the leap to modern consoles. Are you going to try to get any of your releases on there? I am also a huge Mega Cat fanboy, so I'll go get Creepy Brawlers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Games | 147 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 hours ago, captmorgandrinker said: Are you going to try to get any of your releases on there? One can hope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neodolphino | 267 Homebrew Team · Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Bought a copy of HH86 for switch last night and played for a bit. Fantastic as always Also grabbed a copy of Sydney Hunter, as it's on sale, and I was very impressed with it at Retrogamescon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma | 71 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 14 hours ago, KHAN Games said: One can hope. Just a tip - applying for Xbox One development wasn't a particularly difficult process and the turnaround time seems to be pretty quick. From what I hear, Nintendo tends to hold out on Switch devkits until you've had a game published on a rival platform first. I highly encourage anyone interested in getting more new NES games on Switch to try Xbox One first, just due to ease of access for indie devs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gauauu | 81 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) On 11/8/2019 at 2:05 PM, SoleGoose said: getting our stuff to a new audience will tell whether they care about what we're doing or not. Yeah, and I don't want to sound too negative. I think it's really cool that they got published, and when it came down to it, I'd probably wish that I could do the same if I ever release a game. It just doesn't tickle my fancy the way real NES games do. Edited November 11, 2019 by gauauu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoleGoose | 95 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 7 hours ago, gauauu said: Yeah, and I don't want to sound too negative. I think it's really cool that they got published, and when it came down to it, I'd probably wish that I could do the same if I ever release a game. It just doesn't tickle my fancy the way real NES games do. Being honest and thoughtful isn't negative. If we can't do that then all conversation is just an ad . I think that wanting one thing as a gamer and another as a developer is probably to be expected when developing for old platforms that comparatively few have access to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBtiM | 38 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Haunted: Halloween '86 (NES) - Only $4.99 currently on Nintendo Switch (Spring Sale) Class is still in session in the depths of Possum Hollow. Can you thwart Harry's battle plans? Well now you can brush up on your skills for the cost of two school lunches! Retrotainment Games' Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow is 1/2 Off in the eShop (only $4.99). #8BitLegit on the #NintendoSwitchGrab it in the eShop Today During the Spring Sale! Cartridges for the NES available here.Thanks For Your Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Creepy Brawlers is also for sale, only 0.99$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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