For the legitimate user: Absolutely. $40 for two full games (including one that cost $200+ for a used DS cart) is a steal. The portability of the Switch makes the slow investigation segments feel perfect for a bedtime session.
For the CFW user: The NSP is widely available and runs excellently. However, given Capcom’s recent push for anti-piracy in RE Engine games (like Street Fighter 6), future updates might break compatibility. If you love the series, buying the eShop version supports the localization of future titles (Ace Attorney 7?).
Chronological confusion plagues this franchise. Here is where the Investigations Collection fits: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection -NSP--In...
Why this matters: Prosecutor’s Gambit features the return of Gregory Edgeworth (Miles’ father) in a flashback case. It also introduces the character of Sebastian Debeste, a prosecutor so incompetent he is secretly a genius. His character arc is widely considered some of the best writing in the entire series.
If you have only played the Phoenix Wright Trilogy, you must play this collection before starting Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. For the legitimate user: Absolutely
Capcom has a spotty history with HD remasters of 2D sprites, but the Investigations Collection is largely a triumph. The "Legacy" mode allows purists to play with the original pixel art, complete with the gritty aesthetic of the Nintendo DS era. However, the newly redrawn HD character art is vibrant and expressive. Miles Edgeworth has never looked sharper, his signature smirk and dramatic finger-pointing animations rendered in high definition.
The collection also boasts a remastered soundtrack. The jazzy, brass-heavy tunes that define Edgeworth’s suave demeanor have been re-recorded, adding depth to the audio experience. For audiophiles, the option to switch between the original DS chiptunes and the orchestral arrangements is a thoughtful inclusion, honoring the nostalgia of longtime fans while modernizing the experience for newcomers. Why this matters: Prosecutor’s Gambit features the return
Because the game was developed in the RE Engine (the same engine as Resident Evil Village and Street Fighter 6), there were concerns about performance on aging Switch hardware. However, the NSP dump proves that Capcom optimized it perfectly: