Super Mario 3D All-Stars Co-Star mode requires detached Joy-Cons

[Uzupedro]

From the Store page
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-3d-all-stars-switch/

*If playing on Nintendo Switch Lite, detached Joy-Con controllers are required and sold separately. See support.nintendo.com/switch/play for details.

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[catboy]

maybe only for multiplayer 🤔

 

[hyouko]

I assume this is for pointer controls in Galaxy. Not really sure there was any other good way of doing that.

 

[TheInfinityGauntlet]

What a fucking embarrassment of a direct

 

[Etrian Darkness]

If only Galaxy wasn't playable in some official capacity without the Wii motion contro- oh wait it was.

 

[Dest]

Oh christ that means that they didn't do any effort and just straight ported/emulating these things becuase they're gonna make you use the joycon as a wiimote in galaxy
why

 

[ScOULaris]

Oh. Oh just come ON.

 

[Alpha eX]

This will be for Mario Galaxy, the star cursor was stuck on the screen in the footage. Makes sense technically but yikes.
Also means waggle is back and forced :(

 

[Fat4all]

wait, wut?

couldn't they change some settings?

 

[RockmanBN]

This collection keeps getting better

 

[eyezsac]

I have a feeling (or at least I hope) that they're only for multiplayer. It doesn't make sense otherwise, especially considering that the X1 version already exists.

 

[Evildeadhead]

Dolphin wins,

 

[Askherserenity]

I'm sure it's for Galaxy

 

[Lant_War]

.... couldn't they map the pointer to the right stick?

 

[Turkoop]

No way. They can't do that

 

[Powerofthecloud]

Wait they didn't change the controls? Lol fuck this. Haha fuck off Nintendo.

 

[Jake2byFour]

I prey it is clumsy wording talking about 2 player mode

 

[totofogo]

If only Galaxy wasn't playable in some official capacity without the Wii motion contro- oh wait it was.

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First thing that came to mind for me too. Holy shit Nintendo, what?! So much for getting to play Galaxy on the go :/

EDIT: ah, nvm. Not cool OP lol

 

[Sandfox]

If you actually read the page the asterisk is to bullet point about the Galaxy Co-Star thing.

 

[Future Gazer]

wait, wut?

couldn't they change some settings?

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That would actually require some effort.

 

[dgamemaster]

Is this only for Galaxy, or will Sunshine/64 need the split joycons? (After all,the promotional trailer shows them attached to the screen)

 

[Mr.Deadshot]

wait, wut?

couldn't they change some settings?

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That would have been effort. Why invest effort into a product when people buy anyway?

 

[ForthU]

this keeps getting worse omg

 

[Forkball]

If I have a big boy Switch can I not play Galaxy in handheld mode?

 

[Acquiescence]

Wow, Lite owners got fucked over something awful.

With the onslaught of news today, I've never been happier to not be a fan of Mario.

 

[MondoMega]

The website makes it pretty clear that this is just for the co-op mode, no?

Read it for yourself and get the actual context before freaking out people.

 

[Derachi]

Read the whole thing. The asterisk is because they're talking about "co star mode."

 

[No_Style]

Context:

• Defy gravity as you explore space in the Super Mario Galaxy™ game, originally released in 2007! Help Rosalina restore her ship by collecting Power Stars and save Princess Peach. Gently shake a Joy-Con™ controller to activate Mario's Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode*.

*If playing on Nintendo Switch Lite, detached Joy-Con controllers are required and sold separately. See support.nintendo.com/switch/play for details.

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[Neoxon]

Couldn't they have mapped the Galaxy cursor to the gyroscope of the Pro Controller?

 

[Foffy]

Getting serious half-assed Super Mario All Stars on Wii vibes with info like this now. :/

Galaxy doesn't even have analog camera control. Why not use the right stick as a cursor?

 

[Josh5890]

I think we need some clarification but this doesn't look good ATM

 

[Oregano]

Didn't we have this exact thread for Pikmin?

 

[Bobbyleejones]

I never saw such little effort in a port before

 

[RockmanBN]

Wait they didn't change the controls? Lol fuck this. Haha fuck off Nintendo.

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A lot of work went into this. That's why it's $60.

 

[maximumzero]

I feel like I called this but I'm too lazy to look up the post to back it up.

 

[Uzupedro]

I assume this is for pointer controls in Galaxy. Not really sure there was any other good way of doing that.

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I'm sure it's for Galaxy

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Yes, but it's not sold separately, so...

 

[GrantDaNasty]

Wooooooooooooooooooooow.

That is some shit right there.

 

[hydruxo]

Lmaooo what a joke

 

[Atheerios]

Let's not freak out yet.

The eShop page states that Pro Controller is compatible and mentions this warning about Lite:

To make use of Joy-Con features on Nintendo Switch Lite, a Joy-Con pair is required and the Nintendo Switch adjustable charging stand is recommended. A device to recharge Joy-Con controllers, such as the Joy-Con charging grip, will also be required. For more information, visit the Nintendo Switch Lite website.

 

[SunBroDave]

Lemme get this straight

• Only available for a limited time
• Requires detached joy-cons
• No new graphical assets for any of the games
• No higher framerate for any of the games

I'm sure this will still sell like crazy, but holy hell Nintendo

 

[Faiyaz]

This seems it's for co-op only right? That's perfectly natural for the Switch isn't it?

 

[MaverickHunterX]

Are you shitting me, Ninty?

So, I'll guess the rumored Skyward Sword port is going to be the same way. Fuckers...

 

[Deleted member 13077]

Arrogant Nintendo is back.

 

[Seiniyta]

This is clearly about the 2 player co-op mode.

 

[Phendrift]

It literally says this for only 2 player, I'm staring at it in the eshop right now

but of course get that reactionary drive by thread

 

[Strandr]

The full quote that it is refering to is

" Gently shake a Joy-Con™ controller to activate Mario's Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode*."

So seems today it's required for the spin jump and for multiplayer (Multiplayer at least makes sense that you'll need separate Joycons, but not remapping the spin jump is not good...)

 

[BasilZero]

Dolphin wins,

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Seriously

When emulation is a better option, shows you how awful your product is

Even without the controls issue, the fact that it's not even improved, missing a game and worst of all limiting the availability..

 

[TheIdiot]

So wait just for co-op or the entire game?

 

[NotLiquid]

• Defy gravity as you explore space in the Super Mario Galaxy™ game, originally released in 2007! Help Rosalina restore her ship by collecting Power Stars and save Princess Peach. Gently shake a Joy-Con™ controller to activate Mario's Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode*.

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No shit you need detachable controllers in Co-Op mode

 

[Fat4all]

Context:

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im confused, is that disclaimer just for "passing a controller"?