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If you were hoping to play Super Mario Party on your Nintendo Switch while on the go, or with a Switch Pro Controller, then you might have to put those plans on hold. The game just got its official website, and it specifies that players won't be able to experience the game in handheld mode at all--only TV or tabletop. This is due to the fact that the minigames require motion controls from the Joy-Cons. This also rules out using the Joy-Con grip, as well. Super Mario Party will launch on October 5th.

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[Xandrid]

Great, I wanted to try a Mario Party game, but it looks like I won't be anymore

 

[andeers]

I thought that was obvious

 

[Pluupy]

Um... you can play in table-top mode. I don't see what the big deal is that people are being dramatic about this. Just disconnect your fucking joycons and you can still play on the tablet.

 

[Redfire389]

What is the point of having a portable console then? All the best Mario party were played with a joystick anyway.

Anyway this clears all my hope of a good Mario Party if it's just gonna be motion controls nonstop.

 

[nWo]

Sounds weird, but okay, I wish they have had put there some classic games option for off tv play. Not a good move. Nevertheless, I`ll give it a shot.

 

[Bimmel]

I like being punched in the face, so it's no big deal.

Edit: Seems like I didn't understand correctly. What is tabletop mode again?

 

[Ryab]

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If you were hoping to play Super Mario Party on your Nintendo Switch while on the go, or with a Switch Pro Controller, then you might have to put those plans on hold. The game just got its official website, and it specifies that players won't be able to experience the game in handheld mode at all--only TV or tabletop. This is due to the fact that the minigames require motion controls from the Joy-Cons. This also rules out using the Joy-Con grip, as well. Super Mario Party will launch on October 5th.

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well that was kinda expected seeing the game only supports single joy-con

 

[AlexMCS]

RIP. Won't be playing gimmicks ever again.
Here's hoping we can emulate MP1-7 on the Switch, that should be more than enough for me.

 

[Ryab]

Makes sense. I just hope they don't try to fit motion controls everywhere, even when it doesn't fit. Mario Party 8 had some pretty ridiculous minigames where you basically used the Wiimote as a joystick, or worse, you had to twist it like a key to move, and they weren't fun.

I would say 8 Had the worst mini games in the main series yet

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Thats fine because I do not care about this sequels at all. Dont find those exciting games to me at all.

That's alright. These Mario Party games are naturally best played in 2-4 groups of people than singular which kind of takes away the fun of it.

 

[spotanjo3]

That's alright. These Mario Party games are naturally best played in 2-4 groups of people than singular which kind of takes away the fun of it.

Good for you.

 

[nando]

something has to justify the 80 dollar joycons

 

[Jayro]

What's stopping us from playing tabletop mode while freehanding the joycons? It wouldn't be any different than having it docked.

 

[noahc3]

With tabletop being supported, I don't really mind.

 

[Ryab]

What's stopping us from playing tabletop mode while freehanding the joycons? It wouldn't be any different than having it docked.

that still works its been shown in trailers

 

[Jayro]

that still works its been shown in trailers

Good, then I'm set.

 

[Jimbo_Slim]

Mario Party DS is still best Mario Party (if you don't mind how fast the game goes)

 

[Wolfy]

Meh, just biding my time until the Dolphin core is playable. After that I'll be set

 

[Ryab]

Mario Party DS is still best Mario Party (if you don't mind how fast the game goes)

I would say DS is the best handheld entry by far though I wouldnt say best overall

 

[Jayro]

I would say DS is the best handheld entry by far though I wouldnt say best overall

I loved it to death, but found it far to easy.