{"id":3281,"date":"2021-02-24T10:05:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1340291"},"modified":"2021-02-24T10:05:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:05:23","slug":"tony-hawks-coming-to-switch-is-amazing-news-but-the-next-gen-upgrades-lame-dude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=3281","title":{"rendered":"Tony Hawk\u2019s coming to Switch is amazing news \u2014 but the next-gen upgrades? Lame, dude"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here\u2019s some amazing news Nintendo fans: at last we\u2019ll get Tony Hawk\u2019s on the Switch. The Pro Skater 1+2 remaster was one of 2020\u2019s best games<\/a>, and its arcade stylings will slot perfectly on the console.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an issue though: previous owners of the Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remaster are getting shafted \u2014 especially on Xbox.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s start with the good news. All this was announced in a Tweet from Activision:<\/p>\n

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Get ready to drop in and take #THPS<\/a> 1+2 to the next level on New Platforms \ud83d\udef9 \ud83d\ude4c Coming to PS5\u2122, Xbox Series X|S \u2013 March 26 and on Nintendo Switch\u2122 \u2013 Coming 2021. AVAILABLE NOW on PS4\u2122, Xbox One, and PC. pic.twitter.com\/NUVbECnx1e<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1 and 2 (@TonyHawkTheGame) February 23, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Of all the titles released last year, Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remastered was probably my favorite. It was simply a joy to play, something you could either pick up and play for ten minutes or hours-on-end and have an amazing time regardless.<\/p>\n

On paper, this is going to be perfect for the Switch. A lot can still go wrong of course \u2014 the port to Nintendo\u2019s console could have framerate issues, control problems, or struggle with the graphics \u2014 but I have high hopes.<\/p>\n

Until all this is proven, it\u2019s a thumbs-up from me.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>This is what the Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remaster looked like on Xbox and PlayStation \u2014 don\u2019t expect these graphics on the Nintendo Switch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The biggest issue though is how Activision is dealing with the upgrade path for Xbox and PlayStation users, with the former in particular getting screwed.<\/p>\n

First of all, the upgraded version Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remastered will include gameplay in native 4K at 60FPS, 120FPS at 1080P, spatial audio, as well as some other teased. Sounds great, right?<\/p>\n

Partially. Unless you have the digital deluxe version of the game, you have to pay $10 for a \u201c\u201dCross-Gen Deluxe Bundle.\u201d Which is bullshit. Utter and total bullshit.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d have no problems paying some money to unlock these features, but only if we received some more actual game content. It\u2019s hollow to just offer graphical updates that, in my opinion, should already be enabled in the game.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a cash grab, pure and simple. I know this \u201clet\u2019s just add $10\u201d trend exists (fuck you, 2K<\/a>), <\/em>but we shouldn\u2019t just accept it.<\/p>\n

Anyway, for Xbox users this upgrade is even worse than that. If you purchased a disc of the Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remaster there is no way to upgrade. <\/em>You can do so on the PlayStation, but not on Microsoft\u2019s console. This is made even more bizarre by Activision not using the company\u2019s Smart Delivery feature, a free and cross-generation upgrade program.<\/p>\n

All of the above will be launched on March 26 \u2014 and you can find a guide on how to get the Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1+2 remaster upgrade right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s really sad to see a game I love so much treated like this. But, I\u2019ll leave you with two more positive thoughts. First, Switch owners, you should have a magical experience ahead of you. And, second\u2026 DLC? Please? Soon?<\/p>\n

Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It\u2019s called Plugged In \u2013 and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n

Published February 24, 2021 \u2014 10:05 UTC <\/p>\n

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