*****Nintendo Switch Thread*****

118,649 Views | 770 Replies | Last: 1 mo ago by HeavyMetalAg
The Fife
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Friend Code SW-7764-7067-0117
Brian Earl Spilner
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
easttexasaggie04 said:

I finally pulled the trigger on a Switch over the weekend. I picked up Zelda, Odyssey, Tennis, Mari Kart, and Celeste. The games are so good I have a hard time deciding which to play!
Zelda and Mario are two of the best games ever made. I'd start with those.
tfunk02
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Friend Code: SW-5263-0475-3910

Looking forward to some good Mario Maker levels!
The Collective
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Zelda is an amazing game, but I rarely have the time to play it.
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Eliminatus
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Finally got in the remake of FF12. Loving it. Never did beat it back in the day.

I would give insane amounts of money to have a remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story...In case anyone from Nintendo reads this...
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG


Sign up for Beta Testing
Brian Earl Spilner
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Brian Earl Spilner
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
RIP Etika
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG


Nintendo Switch Lite
$199
Joycons fused
Doesn't connect to TV
Smaller 720p screen
1 Hour more battery
3 colors + Pokmon Sword Shield Version
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Nintendo updated the existing Switch with more storage and more battery life due to CPU upgrade.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/17/20697601/nintendo-switch-new-model-battery-life-improvements
BenFiasco14
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Sorry if this has already been touched upon, but have a question regarding memory.

My girlfriend has a Switch, and I assumed, like my Xbox, we could just digitally download most games. Well, we're out of memory after just two downloads and already had to uninstall Mario Odyssey to make room for new games. Outside of returning to purchasing physical copies which I'd prefer not to do, can anyone recommend a good external storage (or a memory card) option for the Switch for a couple that would like to download most games?

CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Vade281
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I don't think there's an external storage solution that I know of. I went ahead and bought a 400gb card and started deleting games that I don't play or sold the physical card.
PSN/XBOX/Origin/Epic/Steam/Uplay: Vade281
www.twitch.tv/vade281_
BenFiasco14
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Vade281 said:

I don't think there's an external storage solution that I know of. I went ahead and bought a 400gb card and started deleting games that I don't play or sold the physical card.
Link to the card you bought?
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Vade281
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-400GB-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B074RNRM2B/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=400gb+sdhc&qid=1565804990&s=gateway&sr=8-1
PSN/XBOX/Origin/Epic/Steam/Uplay: Vade281
www.twitch.tv/vade281_
Eliminatus
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Just curious. How many prefer digital downloads over physical copies?

Personally, after being burned by the Vita debacle, vastly prefer physical media. I have ten games and not a one is digital.

My pros are: usually cheaper, resell potential.

Cons are: potentially losing the game/thieves.

Y'all?
Vade281
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Single player games I usually go physical to resell after I beat. High replay games I go digital.
PSN/XBOX/Origin/Epic/Steam/Uplay: Vade281
www.twitch.tv/vade281_
The Fife
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Eliminatus said:

Just curious. How many prefer digital downloads over physical copies?

Personally, after being burned by the Vita debacle, vastly prefer physical media. I have ten games and not a one is digital.

My pros are: usually cheaper, resell potential.

Cons are: potentially losing the game/thieves.

Y'all?
Physical only, but you're talking to someone who has two 8' tall bookshelves full of nothing but games from Atari to PS2 alone.
The Collective
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
We have a mix, but I prefer physical. The Switch games particularly don't take up much real estate.
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Nintendo Direct tonight

Overwatch leaked
NC2001
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I just ordered my physical copy of Witcher 3- The Complete Edition from Amazon for the Nintendo Switch. It comes out October 15th.

According to Amazon, it'll come with the following:

  • Game card w/Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine expansions, plus 16 DLC's
  • The Witcher Universe: Compendium
  • A map
  • Stickers

Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
YESSSS!!!

SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!
SNES TOMORROW!

$30 for Wireless SNES Controller
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Holy Crap!
Star Wars Jedi Outcast! Sept 24th!
BenFiasco14
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
What do you mean SNES tomorrow?
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
A big list of SNES games are releasing on the Nintendo Switch Online Service tomorrow.

  • Super Mario World
  • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
  • Super Mario Kart
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  • Super Metroid
  • Star Fox
  • F-ZERO
  • Stunt Race FX
  • Pilotwings
  • Kirby's Dream Land 3
  • Kirby's Dream Course
  • Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
  • Demon's Crest
  • Super Soccer
  • Super Puyo Puyo 2
  • Breath Of Fire
  • BRAWL BROTHERS
  • SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE
  • Super Tennis
  • Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics

Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
More deets of Animal Crossing
8 players locally or online

Xenoblade Chronicles re-release coming 2020
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Banjo out today on Smash
khkman22
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I have an 11 year old that is saving his money for one. What all is required to buy besides a game and console? Does the dock come with the console? Are cases and extra controllers optional? How many people can play if you buy extra controllers?

I know the console is $300, but if he needs another $200 in add-ons to really make it playable, that would be pretty discouraging to him.
NC2001
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
khkman22 said:

I have an 11 year old that is saving his money for one. What all is required to buy besides a game and console? Does the dock come with the console? Are cases and extra controllers optional? How many people can play if you buy extra controllers?

I know the console is $300, but if he needs another $200 in add-ons to really make it playable, that would be pretty discouraging to him.


Everything you need is in the box:

Console
Two joycon controllers
Docking station
Power adapter

You will need to spend extra for games, a case, memory card, and a protective screen. Most of these you can get for cheap on Amazon.
Jackal99
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
He's gonna love it. My 6 year old loves to play mine. His favorite is a Lightning McQueen racing game, but of all the other games I have, his favorites are the original Baseball and Tecmo Bowl on the NES Virtual thing.
rgag12
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
khkman22 said:

I have an 11 year old that is saving his money for one. What all is required to buy besides a game and console? Does the dock come with the console? Are cases and extra controllers optional? How many people can play if you buy extra controllers?

I know the console is $300, but if he needs another $200 in add-ons to really make it playable, that would be pretty discouraging to him.


Be careful, they are about to release a $200 version of the switch that is handheld only and comes with no dock or joy-cons.

It's a cheaper switch but is only good for handheld gaming. The $300 version of the switch comes with everything he'd need to play handheld or docked. I know some people see the cheaper option and automatically go for it without doing much research.
khkman22
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Can you play all games offline? I'm hoping you don't need a wi-fi connection on some/most games that won't allow you to play in the car.
Pman17
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Pretty much all games are offline. There's a few that require online like Fortnite. Some are online oriented but have an offline option like Splatoon 2 and Rocket League. For the most part the Nintendo Switch is a Gameboy. However, you should get the Nintendo Switch Online subscription that's only $20/year because it backs up saves to the cloud in case your kid's Switch breaks.

Holidays are coming up, look out for bundles! You may be able to get a $300 Switch with a free game.
TonsterPS
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Just picked up a Switch

Friend code: 7689-5287-5871

Picked up Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Astral Chain, and I'll pick up BOTW and Mario Odyssey at some point as well. Doing some international traveling these next few weeks, so I figured it would be worth it!

Plan on picking up a case, screen protector, and SD card soon as well. Any suggestions appreciated.
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.