Nintendo Switch Compilations I Can't Live Without

[@benironside1264]

The videography and lighting on your videos just makes me want to go and play games. It’s amazing

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you so much! What games do you like to play?

[@benironside1264]

@@NeanderMeander all sorts, I’m a retro gamer at heart but RPG’s are top of my list. Currently playing through persona 5 on the switch. But I like to have options so am working on TOTK and mario wonder at the same time

[@NeanderMeander]

@@benironside1264 Awesome! I still haven't gotten my Mario Wonder per-order from Best Buy. It supposed to come tomorrow. I can't wait to get it. I also haven't finished TOTK. I think I'm secretly stalling because I don't want it to end.

[@LuisKnight]

Great video! Playing Tony Hawk again on the switch has been so much fun, a really good collection.

[@NeanderMeander]

Thanks for watching! The first two Tony Hawk games are amazing! It's been so awesome having them on the Switch. It's cool to find out you like them too

[@johnmecca9008]

Only problem with this video is that it should have been longer.🤣 Great video!!🔥🔥 I’ve subbed bro!!

[@NeanderMeander]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@leoecuador89]

This guy's legit, why doesn't he have more subs!?

[@worldsboss]

No idea, but he totally deserves more of them. He puts out great stuff.

[@mjbball0610]

My gaming journey as a kid was the same as yours…grew up with NES and SNES but then my parents bought a PS1 and then a PS2 the Christmases those were out and therefore missed N64 and GameCube. I see so much hate for the 3D All Stars collection online but honestly it’s been great to finally get to experience those games. Playing through Sunshine now!

[@NeanderMeander]

That’s awesome! I’m glad someone else had the same experience. I would have liked to have played N64 and GameCube games, but I’m happy I was able to get into those PlayStation games. The 3D All Stars Collection has been great for people like us. I’m not sure why it’s so hated.

[@derqebel]

It is a cold and rainy day at work....but it doesen't matter, when i see your Videos...the quality of your videos are amazing, and let the sun shine.... keep up this amazing work...and btw i spottet the zelda OLED Switchbox in the last Videos 😉

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, I reused that shot from the last video. I just think the Nintendo logo pops really well the way it was lit.

[@derqebel]

@@NeanderMeander you deserve way more subs then u curently have, keep up this great Work....i also realy liking the combo of your shots and the music you are using

[@TheClyde1993]

You got a new sub. I like your videos, calming yet entertaining.

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching

[@miguelgarza4162]

your production skills are a dream come true for HQ freaks

[@NeanderMeander]

I’m glad you liked it. These videos take a lot of planning and work to put together. It’s good to read from someone who noticed.

[@HAFBeast91]

I bought the Super Mario Bros 3D All Stars Physical for my nephews and told my sister If they eger consider selling it, ask me first. It's price will probably go up over time.

[@NeanderMeander]

It definitely will! It’s already going up

[@RetroRivals]

I played BioShock for the first time this year after making a painting for a friend. It's crazy how I missed out on this until now. It's amazing. I do love a great compilation cart but surprisingly we haven't bought many of them. It's not necessarily a purest thing but it's more to do with the fact that we have them OG and tend not to double dip too much.

[@NeanderMeander]

That's awesome you played Bioshock for the first time this year! Have you played 2 and Infinite yet? I have a problem with double dipping. It seems like I do it way to often when these compilations come out. They are just so convenient. I don't currently have a game room, so having all these games available on the one console I have hooked up to my TV makes things so much easier. But I see where you're coming from. There's no need to spend money on something you already have.

[@RetroRivals]

@@NeanderMeander the first Bioshock is the only one I've played so far, but I'm excited to play the other ones. I get how it's hard to pass up on the compilations though because honestly they really hold their value. And like you said, you don't have to have several consoles hooked up to play, potentially up to 10 games on one cart. Super convenient for sure

[@MBJ84]

Awesome video! I love all my complications on the switch!

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you for watching! What compilations have you played?

[@MBJ84]

@@NeanderMeander I own almost all that are available on the Switch. I don’t have Bioshock though. I think the Switch might be a good way to give it a shot. Turtles is my number one favourite collection though. Contra is amazing! The Capcom Arcade Stadiums are great! All the arcade archive games that come out each week…so many. When I got the switch day one I thought it would be a retro power house but when I saw no ‘virtual console’ I was so disappointed. Years later, it has become a retro power house in ways I never thought possible.

[@hammahead101]

Great video. I own some compilations myself and I like how convenient they are to play certain games.

[@NeanderMeander]

Awesome! Which ones do you play?

[@hammahead101]

@@NeanderMeander The last one I completed was the Valis Fantasm Collection for the Switch. I loved being able to play these games since I don’t own a Turbo Grafx or Mega Drive.

[@juancimino296]

I still cant belive game such as Dead Space, Mass Effect, Fallout 3 and New Vegas, Dark Souls 2, Dragon Age and many other classics hacent been ported to the Switch. If Red Dead Redemption proved anything is that the Switch is a great home for games from the PS3 Xbox 360 era.

[@NeanderMeander]

It is weird that more games form that era haven't been ported over to it. They seem to run fine on the Switch. I would play them if they were on it.

[@SkakinBaconMedia]

Wonderful video as always. I do enjoy a good compilation here and there! I do tend to elaborate a bit more at times, but for now this is more the "oh, I saw this Wonderful video!" Post, I do have some thoughts as well experiences that are worth sharing later. Keep up the amazing Neander! 🎮M

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you so much for watching Marcus. It's always great to see you here. Your streams have been great lately. I can't wait to watch more in the future

[@SkakinBaconMedia]

@@NeanderMeander Thanks! Having a dedicated hardware encoder makes a difference! People have been noticing how much better my streams look! Although I'm still not able to use a cam or mic (I'm not too upset about that actually)I like the fact how smooth my streams are as a result.

[@MrCosmicVictory]

freaken mario 3d allstars discontinued and price been going up quick.... and i never got it 😫 Question is, how does mario sunshine play with hosing and walking at the same time? it only worked with analog trigs. switch doesnt have analog trigs, is the gamecube controller the only option??

[@officialnofriendo]

Dude you are crushing it these days! I'm so happy for you bud!

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you man! It's been a whirlwind this year. How are things with you?

[@officialnofriendo]

@@NeanderMeander good. Slow going. But thats ok.

[@NeanderMeander]

@@officialnofriendo That's good! I'm glad you're doing well. You never know what's going to happen on this platform. One day views are down, then the next they are skyrocketing. Going from my experience, keep making videos. Sooner or later you will start continually growing.

[@ShanGamer1981]

Atari collection is good for switch also

[@NeanderMeander]

I've heard so many good things about it. I wanted to include it here, but I just didn't think I should since I haven't played it yet.

[@MrRixMan344]

Hey man, I'm not sure if you remember me when I asked about modding for the 3DS. I remember you saying if I get a switch I should tell you, 'and I did' I got The Zelda TOTK OLED Edition. Thank you for also answering me about the modding your amazing, keep up the good work!

[@NeanderMeander]

I do remember you. That’s awesome that you got the TOTK edition! It’s such a nice looking Switch. How are you liking it so far?

[@MrRixMan344]

@@NeanderMeander Very good, I currently got 2 games along with it BOTW and Mario Kart and they're amazing especially BOTW, so excited to beat it for TOTK!

[@wyatttroychristensen1474]

10 outta 10 Neander

[@NeanderMeander]

Thanks you so much!

[@CatFish107]

The ninja jajamaru compilation is a good one too!

[@NeanderMeander]

I’ll have to give it a try. I haven’t played those games

[@fredrick8691]

I was just thinking the other how many geat compilations is on the Switch. It's one of my favorite features in the Switch library. I recently added the Taito Collection and Rocky and Poky.

[@NeanderMeander]

I recently got Pocky and Rocky too! It's really fun. I had never played it on the SNES, but now I think I'm going to track down a cart.

[@fredrick8691]

@@NeanderMeander awesome. It's really a great set of games.

[@bluefox9er]

Terrific video. The Atari 50th anniversary deserved a mention though!

[@NeanderMeander]

I've heard so many good things about the Atari 50th Anniversary. I haven't played it myself. Maybe one day

[@franciscobutte]

The problem with the Switch version of Bioshock Collection is that not all the games are inside the cart from a collector perspective.

[@NeanderMeander]

Yeah, it's not ideal. I tried to stray away from talking about it in the video. I could make a whole other video all about that and how it's not good for collectors. But it's good to keep that stuff in mind.

[@ShanGamer1981]

I didnt get contra and castlevania collections physical but i own em on switch

[@NeanderMeander]

They are so affordable digitally, it's an easy buy. How are you liking them?

[@AceUndergeekBunny]

Compilation of classic video game is a great way to share the history of the Gaming Industry with those you don't have or can't have those classic game. The Switch have this reputation to be a gaming system with a lot of Port, Remake, Remasterd, so have Compilation sound natural with the Switch.

[@NeanderMeander]

I'm glad these companies are keeping their classics alive with these compilations. Those games will always be fun to play. Even if it's for just a few minutes at a time. You're right, the Switch is known for having many ports, remakes, and remasters. I'll think it's fitting that it has quite a few compilations. Thanks for watching!

[@RetroStylz]

I totally agree. The Nintendo Swtich is easily my favorite console. It used to be SNES and Wii but now the Swtich dominates overall.

[@NeanderMeander]

It's so good! The Wii and SNES are great too!

[@RetroStylz]

@@NeanderMeander I couldn't agree with you more.

[@valkiriforce]

From what I understand, it was because of a clerical error that Contra was absent during the Virtual Console era. I'm glad that whatever errors were made were eventually cleared up when they put out the Anniversary Collection.

[@NeanderMeander]

That is really interesting. Where did you learn about this? I'd love to learn more about it.

[@valkiriforce]

@@NeanderMeander I read about it in an article some years ago - don't remember where I found it though.

[@Syldar]

You're missing the excellent "Spyro Reignited Trilogy" ;)

[@NeanderMeander]

Great games! I have it somewhere around here

[@rodneybrown2059]

I really do like how we get to play games of the past on current gen consoles. Whether it be through a remaster, remake, or a simple port. And I would love to see more of these classic gems make return to current gen consoles since a miss out on them. And I might give the Castlevania collection a shot since I really enjoyed the anime. And it was such a crime for Nintendo to release the Mario 3D collection for limited time. All because of the release of the miniature sized consoles that each game was played on, and I doubt they made a lot of money. They should've just kept selling the game, and forget all about the mini consoles. So I hope that I'm lucky enough to find a copy of my own one day.

[@NeanderMeander]

I like playing these games too. It's so great to have access to them on the current consoles. I hope we continue to see them released for the coming gaming generations. The Castlevania games have been really great. Though, they take some getting used to. You can't run through them really quickly. You need to take your time. Also, the games a little slower paced anyway. I don't like how Nintendo went about releasing the 3D All Stars collection. It's a shame it's going up in price. They should have at least kept it available digitally. But, I have seen it locally for sale from people. So there are plenty out there to find. I hope you run across it some day.

[@isaias630]

No street fighter 30th anniversary? that’s a crime lol, great video either way.

[@NeanderMeander]

That is a great collection! I did have it out, but decided not to include it. I have plans to make more of these in the future.

[@isaias630]

@@NeanderMeander Oohh yes can’t wait. Also another honorable mention is the Ninja Gaiden trilogy. 👍

[@NeanderMeander]

@@isaias630 The Ninja Gaiden Trilogy is so good! I played the first two games on the Xbox 360 multiple times. It was a must buy for me on the Switch.

[@bobfranklin2572]

Absolutely love Bioshock and I'm a big Borderlands fan too. I got the Borderlands collection and am over the moon with it, though the Bioshock collection I got on the xbox.

[@NeanderMeander]

The Bioshock games are so good! Playing them for the footage in this video was so fun. I didn't want to put them down. I bought the Borderlands collection. I've never played them, but got a good deal on it. Are they good?

[@bobfranklin2572]

@NeanderMeander borderlands is a very unique game. You loot cool guns and shopt bad guys. Very low stress. The games dont take themselves too seriously, and they're very self-away. Great silly humour, and can be serious where it counts. Judging by the stuff you seem to enjoy, i think you'd like them! Borderlands 2 would 100% be the place to start, and its considered the franchise best by... everyone 😅

[@CatFish107]

"I couldn't afford all the other systems, so I never played them" rhymes with "I had no friends with those systems either"

[@NeanderMeander]

You aren’t wrong. But in reality, none of my friends played any video games.

[@suluturnip]

Are you counting code boxes are compilations?

[@NeanderMeander]

Yeah, I think they qualify. It’s a bundle of games so I think so.

[@djhenotic_]

The only thing that sucks about switch is that most of them have download codes. If they are complete on cart it’s worth it. Hence the new Metal Gear passes on the switch version and got it for ps5

[@NeanderMeander]

Yeah I agree. That's definitely a downside to some compilations. I would be nice if all the games were included on the physical game.

[@andresgarza8511]

I'm back!!!!! You should try The house in Fata morgana for switch it's a collection as well. :D

[@NeanderMeander]

It's so good to see you back! I really need to check that game out. You have told me several times to play it.

[@djhenotic_]

Might as well just read a book. It’s not really a game I turned it off after 5 min sold my standard copy but kept the collectors edition.

[@andresgarza8511]

@@djhenotic_ bro i begg you please give it another chance, there is a reason why its on #3 o metacritc i hate visual novels as well. but this is peak gaming if you are ready for the ride, if not ok i can understand that

[@nonyabiz9340]

Great video, though I don't buy from limited run, for the reason you stated. Poorly run company, anti customer service practices.

[@NeanderMeander]

I usually don't buy from them either. But these collections were must owns for me. I love Konami's classic games. I really wish Konami would distribute them by themselves rather than going through Limited Run, but unfortunately that's not the case. Thank you for watching!

[@tgrujic1965]

NONE of the Bioshock games can be played without a download making this physical release USELESS once the servers shut down.

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you for the information. That's good to know. This video isn't really about the physical releases, but it's good to know.

[@GameNasty]

Love the video❤, great conversation starter. How do you feel about an all digital future? What do you think will be the approch for these collections, i like the having classic games on my switch / playstation/ Xbox, but even that is a lot of subscriptions. If individual companies do there own services i that you can only play the games there it would ruin it IMO. Whats your thoughts 💭

[@NeanderMeander]

I'm not looking forward to an all digital future. I like having physical games. Not only because I get something when I pay for it, but because I like to film them. If I didn't have these games in physical form, my videos would be super boring. I try to work around it like I did with the Konami Arcade Collection and the Castlevania Advance collection, but that is very tricky to pull off. I have to get very creative when I do that direction. I hope this subscription trend fades off. I can't afford all of them. I cancelled Gamepass last year and have never looked back. It was great having it, but I can't justify spending so much each month to play a few hours of a couple of games. I also haven't purchased the Nintendo Expansion. It's just needless spending in my opinion. I do have the base subscription because I like having my saves backed up on the cloud. If that wasn't included, I would drop it as well. I like paying for games once and that's it. It's a tried and true method of game delivery we've had for half a century. I don't know why we've all of the sudden been okay with perpetually paying for things; movies, games, music... It really is crazy how we own nothing anymore. To answer your question, I think it will divide the gaming community. I think it's already happening.

[@thonysrnsen5104]

this game i se now • make me back fist acade game i play or fist time

[@thonysrnsen5104]

old games old menerys

[@cristibratu5616]

First.

[@elhehe8476]

This is beyond cringe. 😂

[@NeanderMeander]

Yes, my skin is crawling

[@elhehe8476]

@@NeanderMeander at least do a better job at explaining why you disliked the Mario games. Very vague description on a lot of the titles you talked about.

[@NeanderMeander]

@@elhehe8476 Thank you for the advice. I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Do you have any examples you have done so I can get an idea of what you are looking for?

[@elhehe8476]

@@NeanderMeandernah dude. I’m just a consoomer. I watch all your videos though. Wish I could pursue it like you do. Good stuff man. God bless.

[@McGomezAddams]

This is a very well made video. Easy like.

[@NeanderMeander]

Thank you! It's so good to read things like this