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I'm loving the game, I just wish that I was able to put more time into it. I played it for maybe an hour or so last night, after not playing it for a few days and it's just a really solid, well-honed, improved version of a classic Metroid game. Yes, it's easy to get stuck at times, even I got stuck at that same aforementioned part but the key is learning to read the map, as while it can be confusing sometimes this isn't a feature which was available in the original Metroid II so it makes sense to take advantage of it here. Granted, it can take a bit of muscle memory to remember which apparently "obtainable" upgrades on your map are stick blocked off by a certain door or debris but then you can use the map annotations as well if you like... I haven't yet but it's nice to know the option is there. Indeed it seems that every possible modern-day convenience has been incorporated into this title, which should make it all the more playable, though that still doesn't make it easier... I would even go as far to say that it can seem harder in some respects but it just takes getting used to is all.

Pinball on Switch? If portrait mode is confirmed then I'm in. I've always thought that Pinball games would be better represented on a vertical monitor, now I'm in the position to try such things out, it would be nice if there was an option. Searching around though, it seems like a more common feature on the PC versions and only then if the developer bothers, which is a shame because according to a lot of them, it's an easy thing to add support for... I know it's still probably considered a niche thing but it really adds to certain game genres; namely shmups and presumably Pinball. And at the very least if it was supported on Switch then at least every owner would be able to experience it in portrait mode at the very least while playing in table top orientation with something to prop the screen up, like that wonderful and inexpensive Hori stand.

No problem at all. If it was me selling, I'd be the same, especially if they're in really good condition, as if they are then you could command quite a decent price for them. What I'm basically saying though is that if you are selling them and if they are in amazingly good condition then I'll buy them off you for whatever you want for them, within reason. But if they aren't for sale, then that's fine as well and I understand completely. If you want any tips on Dreamcast games or just valuations on them, let me know as I spent the best part of a year building up a reasonable collection.

Do you have any titles in mind and what kind of price you'd want to pay for them? If you do then I could always keep an eye out for them. Are you mostly just after cart only?

Yeah, I've been noticing a lot of stuff that CEX sell in their Retro section. There's a new CEX store which opened close by to me and I've been getting into the habit of taking in all the old PS2 games and the like that I don't want, after comparing prices with eBay of course, for the ones which aren't too much price difference I just exchange about two bags full for store credit in the hope that I can find something decent in their retro section, so long as it's labelled as "Mint" because while there is quite a price different between just boxed and Mint, apparently if anything arrives and you don't like the look of it, you can just take it back to any CEX store for a full refund. As for SNES carts, I have definitely seen two in my local CEX shop window, one was Mega Man X... which sadly was worse for wear as it had a different cartridge back on it, the label was faded and there was corrosion on the screws... so yeah, no deal on that one but they also had an unboxed copy of Super Metroid... I don't need it but if anyone else does then let me know and I'll pick it up on Monday when I next go in there, if it's still there and in good condition of course. But yeah, it's probably not a bad way to get some retro stuff, I've got an eye on the Game & Watch titles as well, they don't come in often, at all or boxed, though sometimes they do and if this happens and I've got enough credit then I might just go for one as a collectable plus it would be an investment as well.

Wow, that's quite an updated list! In that case, I'm potentially interested in Shenmue & Shenmue II please, depending on condition of course and how much you'd like for them.

I'm sorry to hear about that poor cat @Serebii I hate it when people run over animals due to ignorant or reckless driving.

+1 for @MoogleViper All of the games arrived really quickly, they were all really well packaged and the condition of the games is fantastic. Very happy indeed, thanks Moogle.

Keep it please.

Connection lost? on the pneultimate race?!? screw that! Ah well, aside from that, it was fun.

The following titles are Sold! Tony Hawk's Underground Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Mario Kart Double Dash (plus Zelda collector’s edition) Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer Thanks again Moogle, I'll let you know when they arrive.

To those who have finished it already... are those 100% runs?

Thanks Moogle. Yeah, that definitely looks better condition than my existing copy, so I'd like to buy both please. So, you were looking for £30 for Mario Kart: Double Dash, Mystery Dungeon is at least a £10 game... how does £45 all in including postage sound?

If you're trading into CEX you'll likely get around £150 for all of it, if the console is boxed, obviously that's trade-in credit... more like £100 or so for cash. The sad thing is that even if you've got loads of games on your hard drive for it, these don't really amount to extra value, which sucks. Because of that alone, I could never trade mine in, I've easily spent hundreds on the machine in VC titles alone, some still to be reviewed (soon) as well. I suppose if you don't have that much downloaded though, then it's less to keep you tied to the machine. Just recently I moved my Wii U so that I could accomodate an extra vertical display (for shmups) so I was hunting down all of the wires... then sorting out the USB hub, putting in a new lead for the HDD which had just... broken months ago, attaching the sensor bar, power brick, charging leads and the GC controller adapter... it really makes you realise just how much there is to set up. So I can understand in some ways. Using the Switch in comparison is like a breath of fresh air, the only real thing it doesn't have right now which the Wii U has over it is a Virtual Console, everything else on it is like having a Wii U but better and more portable. I suppose the chances are that at this point, the majority of Wii U games will end up on Switch so I suppose you won't miss out on too much, especially with Miiverse going pretty soon... but whatever you decide, I hope you're happy with your Switch going forward, I certainly am for the most part but I'm going to keep going back to the Wii U for certain games so it is nice to have around even if it is admittedly difficult to go back to now.

Out of interest how much did you want for Mario Kart Double Dash (plus Zelda collector’s edition)? I'm pretty sure my brother has been after it for his GC collection. Also, what is the box condition like on Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer? I have a copy of the game but I was possibly looking to upgrade, obviously priority should go to anyone else who really wants it for their collection though. If you could let me know on those two though please Moogle that would be appreciated, also I'm guessing you're not looking for trade? Just that if you were, I might have been able to trade you for other games as I'm in the process of clearing out a bit myself. Thanks in advance.

So yeah... maybe a couple of hours or so spent on the demo, I don't even know if there's an "end" to it... (is there?) I totally bought the game anyway... ...but it's still sealed, because Metroid arrived so you can blame Samus returning as my reason for not progressing with Monster Hunter Stories. And that's a damn good reason too I reckon! Anyway, it's the next 3DS game I'll play because from what I did get to sample from the demo (so far) I've enjoyed a lot so I definitely won't let this game become a "Quest Failed" it's just that I'm clearly not prepared for it yet, but I will be... in time.

Now officially approved. (That's two cups of tea AND a cup of coffee which have fallen victim to this high quality game now) Glad to hear you got everything, I'll be waiting on my amiibo for a while probably as they are going to be shipped from Amazon Germany with any luck. Well the good news is, you don't have to open your keyring if you don't want to, in fact that's partly why I opened all the contents of mine for the article, so here's just the keyring pic in case you hadn't seen it... It's nice enough but you're not missing out on much. I really love the Samus Archives soundtrack CD though which I was blasting through my speakers while putting together that article, really nicely arranged. Right, back to hunting down more Metroids!

For what is sure to be the best league nights ever! Loving the track selection there @Dcubed I should have known. Liking the N64 theme as well @Sméagol My theme was more a case of NES, SNES, N64 and GC... I know Mario Kart wasn't on the NES but Excitebike was so there's the tenuous link!

I heartily endorse this event or product. "The S.C.G.T Test" is unaminously approved. Likewise... "S.C.G.Cof. Test" is also approved pending testing. Enjoy it Adam! We'll have to compare our finishing times at the end of the weekend. (I'm nowhere near finishing... yet but I'm just pre-empting as I plan to spend the last weekend of my holiday playing this and I'm sure you'll be doing the same this weekend... I hope)

Metroid: Samus Returns is indeed pure gaming gold confirmed thanks to this one simple test... I just looked to my left to find a stone cold cup of tea, completely untouched after looking up from my New 3DS XL after an hour or so. On the upside though, I'm really enjoying it and I hope that it arrives soon for everyone. If it had not been for my Legacy Edition which arrived from GAME of all places - never thought I'd be thanking GAME for delivering on release day! - then I'd be in the same position. Maybe there were just so many orders for it? Even so though... they usually manage to get all games out for either the day before or launch day. *goes off to make another cup of tea* (hopefully I'll get to drink this one)

Hello Aya & Ico. So cute! I can tell you're going to have a busy weekend with those two Ine as they'll be keeping you on your toes. I'm sure it'll be the best though, they both look really happy. Hopefully the settling in goes well.

My copy of the game turned up in the form of the Legacy Edition this morning. So I decided to take a few pictures while I was unboxing it all... Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition Enjoy! I'm off to finally play the game.

They quite often group them together when they can but it depends, usually if you've ordered them seperately then they will come seperately but they might choose to bundle them. Either way, I would look out for two small to medium sized boxes which will likely arrive by the same courier. I hope they all arrive safe and sound. The amiibo were sold out by the time I got round to ordering so I had to go with Amazon Germany in the end, no shipping info from them but I'm hopeful they will turn up in a few days.

We'll be awaiting your return at 2am in...Drunken thread ftw!!!!!!!!!!!! You can let us know how good the film hopefully is, how your day went and of course don't forget to sign off with... "Fukc Yoou Guyzs!!1 annnd yerr maas too!" Otherwise, we'll just be disappointed. Never change martins.