Cloud versions of KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III announced for Nintendo Switch

[Broseph]

Cloud for 1.5 and 2.5 is really stupid lol. They could easily be ported to the Switch. They're PS2 and handheld games for crying out loud! KH3 coming in cloud makes sense but not for the first collection

 

[Deleted member 9584]

The HD collections were on PS3… FFS SE. What is wrong with them?

 

[TheRealMoB]

I mean nibel said only three is cloud so let's see

 

[Kyrios]

Switch can't run 2002 PS2 games confirmed.

/s

 

[topplehat]

Cloud version, no thanks.

 

[wrowa]

1.5 and 2.5 being cloud versions is absolutely ridiculous.

 

[ItsBradazHD]

KH3 is the Cloud version. The rest are on-card.

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They are all Cloud versions. Per Nintendo Twitter

 

[Wil348]

1.5/2.5 is one of my most requested Switch ports and they're fucking cloud versions. I am so disappointed lmao.

 

[ILikeFeet]

I'm just talking out of my ass here but cloud streaming is probably more cost-effective than porting them over, which is weird as I feel they'd do really well on the Switch.

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using "cost effective" for a game like KH on a nintendo system just looks bad on SE

 

[office life]

as a switch only guy who wote off the possibility of playing kh3, im hella tempted

 

[LostSkullKid]

1.5+2.5 were originally for PS3 and are also fucking PS2 remasters. Like there's no way they wouldn't run natively on Switch.

 

[vestan]

I mean nibel said only three is cloud so let's see

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[Rexskel]

Lazy Square strikes again!

 

[Bulby]

Wheres the laughing Square guy when you need him?

 

[Shyranui]

Why, I don't even care if there is not a physical version, every separate game is 60 bucks or whatever, but why cloud...

 

[Raigor]

But why cloud? What's the point?

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Because there was nobody paying them for native ports.

KH happened on PC because of EGS moneyhat and the old KH are ported on Xbox due to Game Pass.

Square Enix is always looking for a money exchange.

 

[diakyu]

Cloud versions is some BS. Would have double dipped on it all, whatever

 

[Dyle]

Classic Square nonsense

 

[Linus815]

I mean nibel said only three is cloud so let's see

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is nibels word more official than what the text says on the actual annoucnement?

"these games use cloud gaming technology."

 

[_bemusedchunk]

do these cloud versions ever go on sale?

 

[Lord Fanny]

Cloud versions? Lmao, so dumb outside maybe KH3

 

[Kalor]

It makes sense for 2.8 and 3 but weird that the first collection is streaming as well.

 

[psynergyadept]

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[PlatypusDude]

Yup, this is a classic Square move alright. Get KH3 + the 0.2 portion of 2.8, but not doing native ports for the rest? Do they not want them to sell?

 

[Biske]

Nobody half asses it more than Square Enix. Absolutely nobody. You'd think they work out of a carboard box office and have milk money budgets.

 

[daninthemix]

Suddenly I've realised why they bothered to port these to PC. So they could have cloud versions.

 

[BassForever]

Cloud only for KH3 would have made sense, but for 1.5 + 2.5 is a complete joke.

 

[Mobu]

Cloud versions

 

[vestan]

using "cost effective" for a game like KH on a nintendo system just looks bad on SE

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Yeah, honestly kinda silly considering these games are on PS4, XBO and now PC. It's not like the Switch would have trouble running them so why not put in the effort to at least get 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix running natively?

 

[mugurumakensei]

1.5 + 2.5 should have been native. The other 2 are understandable.

 

[Galava]

Are you telling me 1.5 and 2.5 can't run natively on the Switch?!

 

[Leo]

I'm surprised that 1.2 and 2.5 can't just run on the hardware.

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They obviously can, they were on the PS3. SE just don't wanna bother.

 

[Aleh]

Lmao ok.

 

[Meatwad]

I'm thrilled and pissed

why are they cloud versions

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[etrain911]

Cloud versions of action-rpgs on Nintendo's trash online? Pass. Hard pass.

 

[LinkStrikesBack]

I mean nibel said only three is cloud so let's see

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I mean, the direct said otherwise...

 

[Arkeband]

good lord the Switch needs a hardware refresh.

 

[horkrux]

I'm so glad we have PC versions now, so I'll be able to play them on my Deck when that comes out and no longer have to deal with this bullshit

 

[Teiresias]

Nintendo has a could gaming service? I never even realized that.

 

[RockmanBN]

Steam Deck it is

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Cloud only for the pre-PS4 games is honestly embarrassing. The Switch can ABSOLUTELY run the HD remasters of KH1, 2, BBS and DDS.

 

[asd202]

Why are 1 and 2 cloud versions?

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It's cheap.

 

[Lotus]

Cloud for all 3? Come the fuck on

 

[Vashetti]

Cloud version for 3 would be understandable, for the others it's a joke. They made native ports for Xbox for crying out loud, where they undoubtedly sold the worst.

 

[B. Spaceman]

Disgusting. Couldn't they have ported the PS3 versions?

 

[TJ_Electronica]

Confused why 1.5+2.5 are cloud based since in my mind they should run fine on the Switch.

 

[mpak]

Cloud versions are fine. I believe Nintendo Switch will embrace the cloud sooner or later. Cloud allows to save space locally and doesn't require high specs to run the games anyway.

I wonder if they are running on PC on backend.

 

[The Real Napsta]

Cloud versions of action-rpgs on Nintendo's trash online? Pass. Hard pass.

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The Switch wi-Fi card is straight trash too.

 

[Edge]

Cloud versions for PS2 games. We reached a new low, Jesus Christ. 😂

We need a Switch Pro like 2 years ago.

 

[BaconHat]

I was so happy seeing this, AND THEN the remaster was said to be cloud versions. Ffs S-E.