Lego Harry Potter: The Collection confirmed for Switch and Xbox One

[Plum]

So it seems that the recent Argos leak has been confirmed true:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO® Group today announced the LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection, bringing LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 to Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One for the first time with both top-selling videogames remastered in one package.

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The release date has been confirmed for October 30th.

If you're wondering why it's only for Switch and Xbox One: the game released on PS4 last year and the PC doesn't need it in the first place.

 

[EloquentM]

Ahh I'll buy it to play at Christmas.

 

[Skittzo]

Has anyone here played it? How is it compared to other Lego games? I've found most of them can get fairly stale pretty quickly.

 

[Deleted member 10629]

Do these games run at 60fps? Would be interested in the Switch version if they do.

 

[Plum]

Has anyone here played it? How is it compared to other Lego games? I've found most of them can get fairly stale pretty quickly.

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I've got the game on PS4 (had it back in the day on the Wii but I honestly can't remember any of that version) and it seems like it's very much your typical Lego game, though in more of the classic style than the recent open world stuff they've been doing. From what I've heard Years 5-7 is an improvement in terms of gameplay over Years 1-4, with the latter having issues with platforming and even more simplistic puzzles than usual. If you like Harry Potter, though, it's probably the best HP game out there... which isn't exactly a high bar to cross lol

Do these games run at 60fps? Would be interested in the Switch version if they do.

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The PS4 version does (in both forms) but there's no information about how the Switch version will run. The PS3 and 360 versions seem to run at a stead 60fps during most gameplay so I can't imagine it'll be much different for the Switch.

 

[Elandyll]

I'm sorta shocked it didn't already release on XB1 last year alongside PS4 tbh O.o

Edit: bought it a while ago as my kids love all the lego games. It's very much your typical one, but with a crapton of content I guess?
I wish they would also release the Star Wars I - VI collection... Pretty much the only reason I keep a PS3 around these days (kids love it)

 

[SCB360]

are they gonna fix the game-breaking bug in the second game? Still broken on PS4 for some people

 

[ZeroX]

I played Years 1-4 a long time ago, and it was pretty fun. It's the only Lego game I've been able to finish. I think I might have an unplayed copy of 5-7 somewhere.

 

[No Depth]

Also shocked it wasn't day and date on XB1 alongside PS4 last year.

 

[Plum]

I'm sorta shocked it didn't already release on XB1 last year alongside PS4 tbh O.o

Edit: bought it a while ago as my kids love all the lego games. It's very much your typical one, but with a crapton of content I guess?
I wish they would also release the Star Wars I - VI collection... Pretty much the only reason I keep a PS3 around these days (kids love it)

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It's weird how little Lego seems to be using the Star Wars IP this generation. We had Lego: The Force Awakens and then nothing at all since then, not even a simple Complete Saga remaster (which would rake in at least a fair few nostalgia dollars). Compared with how many Marvel and DC games they're putting out (3 each if you count Lego Dimensions' Batman Movie pack) it's like they're ignoring the Star Wars IP when it comes to games.

 

[janusff]

years 1-4 is GOAT lego game tbh. Also a plus that it runs at 60fps. at least on Pro it does.

 

[AntonioBanderasX1]

A year later? No thanks not supporting this bs

 

[Deleted member 2226]

It's weird how little Lego seems to be using the Star Wars IP this generation. We had Lego: The Force Awakens and then nothing at all since then, not even a simple Complete Saga remaster (which would rake in at least a fair few nostalgia dollars). Compared with how many Marvel and DC games they're putting out (3 each if you count Lego Dimensions' Batman Movie pack) it's like they're ignoring the Star Wars IP when it comes to games.

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As someone who's been going back and replaying the games via GwG, I'd say the earlier LEGO games really don't hold up that well. They're mostly just 10 hours of content with double or triple that grinding for stuff if you want to complete it.

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

I just bought this fucking yesterday for PS4, after getting tired of waiting for a Switch port. Damnit.

 

[Meffer]

I've got the game on PS4 (had it back in the day on the Wii but I honestly can't remember any of that version) and it seems like it's very much your typical Lego game, though in more of the classic style than the recent open world stuff they've been doing. From what I've heard Years 5-7 is an improvement in terms of gameplay over Years 1-4, with the latter having issues with platforming and even more simplistic puzzles than usual. If you like Harry Potter, though, it's probably the best HP game out there... which isn't exactly a high bar to cross lol



The PS4 version does (in both forms) but there's no information about how the Switch version will run. The PS3 and 360 versions seem to run at a stead 60fps during most gameplay so I can't imagine it'll be much different for the Switch.

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Then you never played the GBC RPGs then.

 

[AlexFlame116]

Wow they announced it for other platforms! I always wondered why it was a PS4 exclusive but I'm glad it's coming to Switch!

Now if only they could combine the two titles together instead of separating them into two different games. But I imagine there's a lot going on behind the scenes that I don't know of.

 

[The Spoony Hou]

Cool, I was hoping for BC, but this will do ok. Didn't know the PS4 had for a whole now, I guess another random game Sony paid for temp exclusivity.

 

[Deleted member 10629]

I've got the game on PS4 (had it back in the day on the Wii but I honestly can't remember any of that version) and it seems like it's very much your typical Lego game, though in more of the classic style than the recent open world stuff they've been doing. From what I've heard Years 5-7 is an improvement in terms of gameplay over Years 1-4, with the latter having issues with platforming and even more simplistic puzzles than usual. If you like Harry Potter, though, it's probably the best HP game out there... which isn't exactly a high bar to cross lol



The PS4 version does (in both forms) but there's no information about how the Switch version will run. The PS3 and 360 versions seem to run at a stead 60fps during most gameplay so I can't imagine it'll be much different for the Switch.

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Cool! Color me interested now :) thanks!

 

[ApeEscaper]

This is the only LEGO games this gen that runs at 60fps on consoles ...

 

[Mitth'raw'nuruodo]

Late, but nice to be able to play the collection. Will buy for sure. Love the lego games.

 

[American Eskimo]

I enjoyed these titles on the Wii.

Any updates, or just a repackage?

 

[Plum]

I enjoyed these titles on the Wii.

Any updates, or just a repackage?

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Only graphical updates.

 

[American Eskimo]

Only graphical updates.

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I am not able to watch the video at work, the Wii version was motion control, does the Switch version allow for both control types?

 

[Plum]

I am not able to watch the video at work, the Wii version was motion control, does the Switch version allow for both control types?

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There's nothing that suggests that, and none of the recent Lego game ports for Switch have had it, so I doubt it's going to happen here.

 

[Masterspeed]

I wonder if this would of been in today's Direct.

 

[AfropunkNyc]

I can play this 4k/60 right now on my PC but this is one of those games I'll rebuy to play in undock mode on the switch

 

[American Eskimo]

There's nothing that suggests that, and none of the recent Lego game ports for Switch have had it, so I doubt it's going to happen here.

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Are you saying motion only or pro controller only?

 

[Plum]

Are you saying motion only or pro controller only?

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No motion controls at all.

 

[American Eskimo]

No motion controls at all.

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Oh that would really suck :(

I enjoyed my point and waggle experience

 

[SuperSah]

Will buy on Switch if native res!!

 

[MrConbon210]

I've got the game on PS4 (had it back in the day on the Wii but I honestly can't remember any of that version) and it seems like it's very much your typical Lego game, though in more of the classic style than the recent open world stuff they've been doing. From what I've heard Years 5-7 is an improvement in terms of gameplay over Years 1-4, with the latter having issues with platforming and even more simplistic puzzles than usual. If you like Harry Potter, though, it's probably the best HP game out there... which isn't exactly a high bar to cross lol



The PS4 version does (in both forms) but there's no information about how the Switch version will run. The PS3 and 360 versions seem to run at a stead 60fps during most gameplay so I can't imagine it'll be much different for the Switch.

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Excuse me, but Chamber of Secrets is the best HP game out there. It's way too good for being a movie based game.