120+ Nintendo Switch Games Tested with Nintendo Switch Online Controllers / MY LIFE IN GAMING

[@Shezmen88]

This HAS to be said...any other spoiled KZbinr out there, would have made a low effort 10 minute video, loaded with ads every 3 minutes. You guys did a TOP quality 2 hours video, and I've barely seen any ads. Thank you so much guys for being exemplary...you guys are HEROES. (p.s= I just joined the Patreon

[@jasonj8960]

Ok jjhb

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

This is my go to channel.

[@walterwhite1]

Very underrated channel

[@SkelvinKnight]

That's why I love this channel!!

[@mutusdumbas]

As long as ppl talk like adults and act human in those 10 minutes, I am ok with it.

[@joejoe3011]

This is a feature length film that I would buy a ticket for

[@Aragorn7884]

"I'd buy _that_ for a dollar!" 😏🤑

[@XanCrews]

Autoplay did its magic. Cool. Sounds good. See your comment… uhhh maybe tomorrow. It’s kinda late.

[@WheeledHamster]

I was watching Dune, 30 minutes in an I was bored to death, everything is gray, brown, foggy, black, everyone is dead serious. I rather watch this for the next two hours.

[@KevPez-IS]

I work for USPS as a mail carrier. I have KZbin premium so I can skip ads and listen without having my screen on. These long videos are PERFECT for me. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these. You help make my job a bit easier.

[@dirkdiggler9379]

Money bags 😂

[@KevPez-IS]

@@dirkdiggler9379 Nah, UPS drivers with those new contacts, that’s the big bucks lol

[@tatertot64]

My biggest draw with these controllers outside of Virtual Console is the Arcade Archives series. Being able to play some games like Shock Troopers, Metal Slug, OG Donkey Kong and Ninja Spirit with a Super Nintendo controller - as someone who isn't an arcade stick purist, mind you - feels amazing and comfy as hell. Shmups too; I'm so glad those were given their time to shine here!

[@jackdavis6603]

It's frustrating how Nintendo Switch has all these great controllers but totally lack in button mapping abilities.

[@RionRedemp83]

How about the Retro-bit controllers? Don't they mimic a Pro controller? Then there should be no limit to system wide button mapping correct?

[@RyuichiShinomori]

The retrobit ones let you use button macros to switch between button usages. It’s all updated via firmware and gets better over time

[@gaylordfocker7990]

It makes no sense. Why does Nintendo always do dumb shit like this? Like, what other company limits the functions OF THEIR OWN CONTROLLER? When will someone actually confront them about their shady business practices?

[@DenkyManner]

@@gaylordfocker7990 Nintendo is only interested in selling plastic, not supporting it.

[@alfiehicks1]

@@seanmcbay That 'stupid reason' is probably because there's no storage in these controllers. They can't hold the data required for button remapping.

[@KaijuClub]

Fantastic work guys! I know it was a pain to put together, but I think I can speak for everyone, when I say, you guys always put 110% effort into your videos and subjects. Again, great work!

[@wesleybcrowen]

This video sold me on so many retro throwbacks I never known existed, dang.

[@johnmickey5017]

Tetris Effect Connected has a “classic” mode that mimics NES/GB rules and removes Zone functions. It’s in the multiplayer options but can be played offline vs bots. Would pair very well with the NEScons.

[@RockyLaRosa]

ONE of the Best game on earth🎉

[@kubev]

9:08 - I think the Genesis 3-button controller is really underrated when it comes to its versatility. Honestly, it's so easy to hit A + B or B + C simultaneously because of the button spacing that it's almost like having two extra buttons on the controller. When you look at how Mortal Kombat 3 (and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) handled its controls on the 3-button controller, it becomes pretty evident that the only games that really have to suffer on the 3-button controllers are games with Street Fighter-style controls. In hindsight, it would've been nice to have Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II with HP and HP mapped to A + B and B + C respectively, as Genesis owners wouldn't have had to miss out on crouching low punches or pausing the games.

[@Game__Boy]

An 8bitdo gbros adapter allows you to use NES/SNES classic controllers with switch and remap the dpad to an analog stick. It worked really well for Link's Awakening! + it acts like a pro controller so you can remap

[@adamshihab]

I have one of those and an SNES classic controller, how do you remap D-Pad to Analog? Thanks !

[@timtim2949]

Every KZbinr would’ve done 10 minutes, 20 tops. You take two-thirds of Zack Snyder’s Justice League to test these four controllers. Absolute madlads. Don’t ever change.

[@nateruns400]

Man, I loved this as just a quick tour through 120+ Switch games. Compatibility with controllers was just bonus content!

[@MedoJumel]

I have no words but only pure unconditional love, for all the effort and work you guys put in this channel, I LOVE YOU ALL!

[@02337755]

Just wanted to say the My Life In Gaming guys are awesome (met them in person) and Merry Christmas Happy Holidays guys. Thank You for all the great videos!

[@NeanderMeander]

Unmatched quality content! These guys are the best content creators on KZbin

[@BabusGameRoom]

I don't plan on getting a NSO controller, but I DO plan on watching this 2-hour BEAST of a video, because you guys CONSISTENTLY put out amazing content, start-to-finish, that requires me to write SEVERAL words in all-caps. I hope you don't mind a few extra comments on this video from me, and I hope it helps with the algorithm!

[@Jppen]

MLiG is one of the few channels I will comment on just to boost their engagement because this kind of quality content deserves it.

[@BabusGameRoom]

@@Jppen They deserve more than comments! Instant like from me, and I'll even let the ads play through. Sometimes not on mute! (thankfully, I can remove my headphones lol)

[@Afaik777]

This video oozes love for gaming that I'm not used to seeing on KZbin, amazing amount of effort here!

[@alistairblaire6001]

Man this must have been an insane amount of work. You also showed quite a few games I didn't even know existed on the Switch that I now want to check out.

[@zviedelman9015]

I agree. Someone needs to make a list in the comments on all the games featured.

[@ThomasJohnBourne]

This is what’s so great about this channel. Mario gets his due, sure, but then they talk about Wonder Boy just as much lol. And they introduced me to umihare Kawase, an absolutely infuriatingly wonderful little game. In the parlance of Kojima, it might be the first “fishing-rod type game”

[@bwoeYT]

2 hours of MLiG is a great surprise. Awesome episode, I can't wait for Games We Played In 2021!

[@mello_yello_man]

I wish the Switch allowed for custom button mapping with these Classic controllers, it seems like a real missed opportunity to properly utilize them for other games.

[@markwebster4996]

What a video! An incredible review of the NSO controllers and compatible games. Thank you!

[@leftyfourguns]

Mario 3D All-Stars also got a patch adding official GameCube controller support, if you have either the official Wii U GC controller adapter or the Mayflash adapter. It's pretty amazing

[@oo8O0o]

you guys make me happy. don't stop making this kind of content.

[@BabusGameRoom]

1:00:45 Crusader of Centy name-drop! WOOHOO! Also, you guys using timestamps/chapters is an awesome touch. Gotta' say. Great stuff as always.

[@HybridAngelZero]

A feature length video about such a wild, niche thing is amazing. You guys are bringing us Christmas early.

[@aaliguy9986]

Absolutely loved every second of this video. Great job to the both of you. I loved TRY's rant over Tropical Freeze XD

[@crimson-foxtwitch2581]

19:16 Heads-up: Devil Engine still isn’t safe to buy: The programmer, Sinoc, has siphoned all future money streams from game sales of Devil Engine even though him keeping the game on sale is in violation of Qwesta and Flatwood’s contracts for the art and music rights. This is illegal under US copyright law. I know this for sure because if things WEREN’T siphoned, Devil Engine Ignition would have released an entire year ago: as of now it sits in Sinoc’s hard drive stuck in copyright hell. And yes, that is the same Sinoc that investigated the Twitch leak. Small world, I know.

[@gaylordfocker7990]

Not safe to buy? What?

[@crimson-foxtwitch2581]

@@gaylordfocker7990 It’s a very messy legal situation that I have looked deeply into and am able to confirm that Sinoc is doing illegal shit.

[@gaylordfocker7990]

@@crimson-foxtwitch2581 I have no idea who or what a Sinoc is but what is unsafe about it? Stop talking in riddles.

[@crimson-foxtwitch2581]

@@gaylordfocker7990 He’s selling an illegal product, that’s what’s unsafe about it.

[@gaylordfocker7990]

@@crimson-foxtwitch2581 Lol, illegal product? You're an idiot. You know nothing about the law. You're talking like it's some drug and the fbi is going to raid your crib because you downloaded Devil Engine? Guess what, I bought it a few weeks ago. Some of us don't care about whatever you're talking about and just want to play the game. I guess the dea is going to come knocking on my door, eh?

[@DuckAlertBeats]

Don't forget AM2 finally added a gamma adjust option to Virtua Racing on the Switch. You can fix the inexplicably light and washed out image to match the arcade version (pretty much) :) Not sure why that was even a thing

[@wesleybcrowen]

27:09 - that's how I play Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on original hardware and I have no issues with that whatsoever. Even more comfortable than 2.x settings to me.

[@Juanjitsu135]

This is the kinda content i love, i ask myself these questions all the time

[@eddsnake]

Taken me this long to get through the whole video but my God, MLIG never lets you down for thoroughly investigating a valuable topic. Also reinforced what an incredible retro and retro inspired library the Switch has. My wallet is going to take a pounding finding a lot of the physical versions on eBay.

[@siinxx7656]

My Life in Gaming alone probably worths like 13% of Nintendo stonks. These guys dedication is off the charts.

[@WMARUoriginal]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this. It look three sittings but I loved every minute of it. Can’t wait to try these out on my own now with the confirmed button mappable games!

[@jandrem]

The 8bitdo Sega Genesis 2.4ghz controller is my go-to for Sega stuff. It has the 6 button layout, AND can be remapped in the Switch's settings, unlike all of Nintendo's own retro controllers.

[@notvictorc]

Man this is the greatest video I’ve seen in a while. The dedication and the effort can really be felt thru the screen, I can’t wait to watch to more from you guys!

[@SadToyCats]

I highly recommend trying out a Wii Classic Controller (or Classic Controller Pro) - essentially it’s an SNES controlled but with two sticks to be used in a pinch, as well as a home button and more usable ZL and ZR buttons. I have an 8bitdo adapter to use it, and it’s my favorite way to play dpad focused games on the TV.

[@bdel80]

I have done that myself for quite a few classic games

[@colefreddy1]

I noticed some inputlag when using the 8Bitdo adapter, if you meant the GBros adapter

[@bdel80]

@@colefreddy1 updated firmware?

[@colefreddy1]

@@bdel80 Didn't help at all sadly. Not using it anymore

[@zombieord]

This has to be the best channel on KZbin for gaming. You guys are nuts.

[@benblueblur]

I’ve always wondered about the versatility of these controllers, so to see such a thorough video with all this love put into it really puts a smile on my face!

[@GameplayandTalk]

That was a ridiculous episode! Kudos guys for putting the time in and testing all these different games. I originally avoided these controllers, but after this video I may actually have to invest in a couple.

[@jckorn9148]

I really REALLY enjoy the flexibility of the Switch when it comes to controllers. Playing through Panzer Dragoon with a wireless Saturn controller.....unreal. Smash Ultimate with a GCN style Pro Controller. 2D style games with the SNES controller, shooters and beat em ups with the Saturn controller. It's a dream, somehow makes the Switch better.

[@JTSuter]

I really like the game/controller presentation. Top left angled screen and bottom right controller action is perfect.

[@retrobear9367]

The Retrobit 6 button Genesis controller is amazing. Has all needed buttons.

[@nicholasallen9035]

Awesome video guys, I'm really glad you made it and look forward to more great content.

[@Zenkoto]

For me, the SNES and other various retro controllers is my preferred way to play many retro and indie games. This video is much appreciated as a fellow retro gaming enthusiast! ❤

[@WickedRibbon]

2 hours! You guys truly spoil us. Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive and beautifully crafted video 🙏

[@Jokerwolf666]

Great video! Good to know a lot of these. In all honesty though if you want an SNES controller that's compatible with the most stuff get an 8bito SN30 pro, It is supported by literally every switch game I haven't had one that doesn't work with it yet. It also pairs natively to the Switch if you keep it up to date so you don't need a dongle or anything like that.

[@FFFan3445]

27:00 Quake 2 on N64 was my first FPS game, and that's how I controlled it. I used the left and middle grips, moved with D-pad, aimed with stick, A and B switched guns, jumped with L and shot with Z. It worked very well, and I could never wrap my head around Goldeneye's inferior controls. You're totally playing it in the Quake 2 N64 way, which is perfect.

[@mistkeyblade]

I love you guys. Two hours of pure gaming bliss.

[@Redonepunch]

The amount of work that went into this episode is unreal.

[@MizfitZer0]

I have 2 of the official NES, SNES, MEGA DRIVE (original 3 button as it is my fav controller of all time) & N64 controllers. I absolutely love them and will always use them for my retro games on the switch

[@superbros64deluxe]

1:15:22 You mean Donkey Kong (Arcade)? No such "Donkey Kong Vs." Game exists.

[@Spookybluelights]

Tri giving his dog cuddles at the end is what I really needed after all that.

[@alyx4436]

I originally thought this video would be pointless but since first clicking I have watched it 3 times and payed way too much for a N64 Switch online controller on ebay and also picked up an 8bitdo sn30 pro for 2d games covering all my bases! Great work guys this has become one of my favorite productions of yours!

[@alyx4436]

I have lost count now, I keep coming back for one reason or another. I got the Genesis controller straight from Nintendo on the way now (that felt weird to say). It is so odd having a brand new N64 controller, I thought mine were in good condition but nope, this stick feels waaaaay better. I also retrofitted my old 8bitdo Sn30 with rubber pads and buttons from a super famicom controller I had no need for it feels good but I am still gonna be on the lookout for the official SNES from Nintendo with Zl and ZR buttons.

[@AmethystLeslie]

31:58 As a huge Puyo fan, I love seeing it get talked about at all in videos like this. I just wanna see you guys talk about the Puyo Puyo series more extensively one day.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] As you can tell from the B-roll, I got a little addicted to collecting miscellaneous Puyo games because they're so danged cheap... it's fascinating how many there are...

[@AmethystLeslie]

@@mylifeingaming Yeah, it's insane. Even knowing that there's more official ports of Puyo 1 and 2 (separately, it's more than 20 each) than Doom 1 makes it even more nuts.

[@ericbazinga]

Thanks for making this, gave me something to listen to at work. I didn't even notice how long the video was till you guys joked that the video had gone on for too long

[@joezep]

Watching this video a bit late as I missed it on release, but lol your Tropical Freeze comments really resonated with me. I so want to love the modern ones but the feeling just isn't the same. People I've said that to think I'm crazy but glad to hear someone else feels the way I do about them. Great video with tons of info, and I appreciated hearing both of your thoughts on some of these titles as many I had not heard of till now. Thanks for the effort on this one and have a great new year!

[@notvictorc]

1:24:21 I just wanna say the nuance shots that you talk about that are mapped on X can be performed by pressing B->A (Drop Shot) or A->B (The big arc shot)

[@Chamberz55]

1:32:15 you’re crazy the 8bitdo is the answer to all of these questions but I understand not the point of this vid. Great one nonetheless.

[@DenkyManner]

I love the amount of earnest time and effort that has been put into a video as eccentric and niche as this is.

[@Japan_Changed_My_Life]

You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@retrosean199]

This has probably been said before, but on long format videos like this, editing the ad breaks in like a real TV show is really good.📺

[@PinkFlowers365]

this must've taken a long time thank you for trying to help everyone with this

[@TheDuckClock]

35:14 I actually found that Celeste works phenomenally with the N64 controller. Because it's one of the few games out there that allows you to rebind the right analog stick. And map multiple inputs onto one button. Meaning you can map the C-Buttons to make Madeline dash in the corresponding C-button that you press.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] That's a really cool idea! Kinda like Mischief Makers but probably a lot more fluid in motion.

[@Ta1kingDirt]

Wonderful indepth review/ opinions and THE SHELTIE IS ADORABLE!

[@yod1213]

How do you test to know if a dpad is good or not? You mentioned something about the Contra test? How does that work?

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] The biggest thing is whether diagonals feel right. You want it to be easy to hold diagonals, yet not hit them by accident. Contra games in general are a great Dpad test due to their 8-direction aiming and also because in Contra, holding down-diagonal makes your character run while aiming down. If you want to lay on the ground to avoid fire, you must hold straight down. If it's easy to hold down without accidentally hitting a down-diagonal (which will cause you to mistakenly stand up and likely get shot) then that's a good sign for the Dpad. But you also don't want to see jittering between aiming diagonally and aiming straight up/left/right when intending to hold a diagonal. I just find Contra games across many consoles to be great as my go-to Dpad tests.

[@demeter4111]

Awesome video as always! Any chance you guys may do something for Genesis on the NSO? I feel a LOT of people don't understand why it's such a big deal as the only high quality Genesis re-release this gen due to not knowing how terrible the Genesis Classics Collection is, so much so that it never released in Japan. Playing Genesis on NSO with the 3-button controller is the best Genesis experience I've ever had outside of original hardware.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I guess I can see that perspective. While we haven't tried it for ourselves since we don't have the expansion pack, the NES and SNES emulation on Switch is presented quite nicely. But just like many others, we're like, "do we need ANOTHER way to play Genesis games?" There are so many. But yeah I can imagine it being the best of what is currently easily purchasable. I doubt we'll do a video specifically on it though.

[@EvilApple567]

Imo the only reasonably priced item offered here is the SNES controller (which coincidentally and thankfully is the most compatible), the $50 price point for the Genesis 3 button is just insulting. That being said always enjoy listening to you guys test, chat, and review everything videogames, so I still made it through this Peter Jackson extended edition of MLiG (it made for some great Melee practice background media as well). Also congrats on 200K, even though you guys deserve at least 5 times that.

[@enriquepinero707]

While these controllers have limited functionality in other games; at least they work somewhat with they games you would play with outside the NSO service AND AT least you keep it. Great video guys!

[@SrPASTILLERO]

Spectacular, really awesome job!

[@MegaDeox]

This video feels tailor made to me, a controller and retro nerd. Thank you so much!

[@DE23]

If you use the 8Bitdo USB adapter, you CAN remap buttons, although I've only tested this with the SNES Pad

[@TECH097]

You mean a SNES controller can be recognized as a Pro Controller?

[@gamertoon8230]

1:04:37 Strange, I’m normally very sensitive to input lag, but I didn’t really notice any bad latency when I played the collection with the snes controller

[@BabusGameRoom]

I think this video perfectly encapsulates the need for button remapping. It's easy to overlook...especially when Nintendo allows it for their pro controller unconditionally! I hope they can patch in re-mapping support at the console/controller level, because then I may need to seek some of these out...

[@bland9876]

i dont understand how come some games dont give you the option its BS. I grew up with a gba/gamecube so i want A jump B shoot every time but nope

[@BabusGameRoom]

@@bland9876 It's even more important when someone has accessibility needs. But even that aside, why *don't* they let us do it? Oh well. It's getting better. I feel like in the GC days, there was usually NO remapping in most games, lol

[@tonyrosario1940]

This video was epic, can’t say enough how awesome it was for you guys to put this together! Thanks so much! 🤘🏼 Separate question, do you guys feel the input lag/latency on the NSO controllers is similar to joycons? Any thoughts on latency/lag would be appreciated! 🍻

[@GhibliNova]

I love the n64 controller, it's a 6 button snes controller with a analog attachment, it's just sad the n64 never programmed games in that way, but I appreciate I can take advantage of that with the switch, d pad movement with the left hand and right hand on the stick is amazing for so many game

[@telemaster]

Imagine if capcom did the SFII collection on N64 back in the day. Perfect conversion with no loading and a great 6 button pad!

[@GhibliNova]

@@telemaster you're making their bad decisions hurt even worse 😂 dude Alpha 3 or Darkstalkers on the N64

[@gregoryberrycone]

another great vid as usual, very pleasantly surprised by the 2 hour runtime

[@ultraokletsgo]

Awesome tests!

[@kas2k4]

It would be great to have a list of all the games in the description of the video since there’s so many mentioned on here that I didn’t even know about and keen to checkout for myself

[@rancid_]

Ty guys, really loved this video. Any chance you can hook it into a PC and do a video?

[@ewrooney]

I’ll need more beer for this one

[@stevefulkerson4995]

What I'm really getting out of this video is how many great modern "old school" games are on the switch, especially shmups.

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

Congratulations on 200k subscribers

[@Cab895]

Oh geez 2 hours.. I need a bigger tub of popcorn for this one

[@squidlit4308]

Squidlit works with the NES controller! Super Squidlit should too.

[@FelOld]

6:47 What's the game shown in the background?

[@Sonicjan]

54:50 The Touch screen really isn't used that much and there is only one ability that even needs it for homing shots. Otherwise it's needed to see the map.

[@andyboxish4436]

I feel like I could down thrust all day long too. Nice video as always!

[@vdfritzz]

1:26:36 nobody ACTUALLY uses analog steering on mario kart 8 (they move the analog either far right or far left), i love using the 8bitdo m30 for this game

[@RoccocoVs]

You guys deserve an Emmy.

[@jerryklein3]

6:55 what game is being played in the background here?

[@TheNewFlesh]

56:16 Curious as to what's plugged into the top of your Switch Pro Controller? Is it just a right-angle USB connection?

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] It's a little dongle that makes a connection with a third party charging dock I use.

[@mr.whimsic6902]

1:19:08 I believe you need to use a shoulder button to jump out of kuribo shoes, but that's more of an inconvenience than a problem

[@TS-ik9qd]

Gosh darn it, you guys rock and your videos are so well done!

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

2 hours of MLiG? Now we're talking!

[@Phipanjo]

The D-Pad on the 8BitDo SN30 Pro and Pro 2 are one of the best I have ever played with. And the Ultimate Software for the Pro 2 gives you a ton of settings to customize. Buy a Pro 2 or the new Ultimate (if you prefer the Xbox style button/stick layout) and you will never look back, trust me. /Edit: The 8BitDo controllers are natively mappable in the Switch settings too.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Good lord I thought I was the only crazy fool to make and edit this long a video at 3 hours, but here you are days later nipping at my heels 🤣. Time to settle in this evening!

[@mylifeingaming]

[Coury] been working my way through your video, watching a little each morning while I have some coffee. Excellent work, I can’t even imagine how long it took to gather all that material!

[@ssestakhch]

A chart/graph would be a quality-of-life godsend.

[@Nam0Ereh0Won]

I went through the minigames when Superstars came out and found the ones that will give you trouble with the N64 Controller. Y'all already mentioned Dungeon Duos, but here are the others: Snow Whirled: 4-Player game that has you hit A/B/X/Y to spin your snowboard. Can only get a 180° spin on N64. Hide and Sneak: 1v3 game that has 3 players hiding behind scenery and the other trying to find them. If you are on the 3 player team, you can only pick 2/4 hiding spots. Ice Hockey: 2v2 game that has players scoring goals in a tiny hockey rink. Perfectly playable, but you lack the normal shot. Even if you pick N64 only, you've still got the potential for Hide and Sneak to pop up!

[@BabusGameRoom]

37:00 I never would've expected to see a Toki remake! Especially because that was one of my favourite games on the Atari Lynx...and who even played that un-ironically?!

[@axelkusanagi4139]

I'm just here to find cool retro-style games for switch. Also, at 2:01:30, it says Vidoe.