Picked up Links Awakening this morning. Getting some time in before the auburn game
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Cool, I recommend a glass screen protector and at least a 256GB MicroSD. 400GB is around $55. I'm waiting for that to get into the $40s this winter. No need for a fast SD. Samsung Ultra works fine.TonsterPS said:
Just picked up a Switch
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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.
Thanks man! I'm stoked. Started the first 5 minutes of BOTW and I already can't wait to really dive in. Have Mario Odyssey, Astral Chain, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses, plus the offerings of Ninendo Store (Tetris 99, NES, and SNES) on hand.
Trying to save some of those for upcoming long-haul trips to Asia this Fall/Winter, but not sure that's going to be possible...
Trying to save some of those for upcoming long-haul trips to Asia this Fall/Winter, but not sure that's going to be possible...
Ugh I hate this thing. ALTTP drags me back in every time. That Super Nintendo console would be great if they added more titles! Just got Link's Awakening too. Patiently waiting for them to go ahead and port Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and Ocarina of TIme. Please let this happen....
I'm really hoping they will port over the WiiU version of Windwaker. They've been porting over a lot of WiiU titles. I'm sure it's possible. I think Nintendo's strategy is to have a spread on hyped titles so maybe we will see another Zelda port next year or two leading up to Breath of the Wild 2.
For classics, more SNES titles will be released this year like they did with NES. Next September, I'd say they'll be either releasing GameBoy titles to the online service or N64. Most likely GameBoy.
For classics, more SNES titles will be released this year like they did with NES. Next September, I'd say they'll be either releasing GameBoy titles to the online service or N64. Most likely GameBoy.
I've been playing ALTTP and Tetris 99 to save the other games for while I'm on the road. It's been awesome so far, and brings me back to when I didn't have an SNES but my friends did, so I never got to spend a lot of time playing ALTTP. Spent plenty of time on Zelda titles on the NES, but not SNES.
We have not yet bought one of the Zelda games for the switch. My son (10) is wanting one of these for his birthday. Which game would be best for him at his age? BOTW or Awakening?
Breath of the wild.
My 8 year old has been playing it for 1.5 yrs
He's beaten it a few times.
I've can still sit down and play and before I know it, it's 3 am.
My 8 year old has been playing it for 1.5 yrs
He's beaten it a few times.
I've can still sit down and play and before I know it, it's 3 am.
My 6 year old (now 7) loves BOTW. After a short learning curve he pretty much mastered it. Played through it twice, once on master mode. I'd occasionally help with some of the shrines (small puzzle based dungeons)...although that was more of a two brains is better than one type situation.
My only caution is starting them off with BOTW may make them jaded towards older games. He just doesn't seem near as into Wind Waker (Wii U version) and I think it's because he got spoiled by the best. I plan to try Awakening with him but not sure how it'll go. He loves all the 3D Mario games going back to Galaxy, but never got too into the modern sidescrollers.
My only caution is starting them off with BOTW may make them jaded towards older games. He just doesn't seem near as into Wind Waker (Wii U version) and I think it's because he got spoiled by the best. I plan to try Awakening with him but not sure how it'll go. He loves all the 3D Mario games going back to Galaxy, but never got too into the modern sidescrollers.
I didn't I would like the switch lite, but holy crap it's awesome. It's my go to travel switch now with my main one always docked.
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It is for this very reason that my almost 4 year old has only played NES (we have the NES Classic). I am gradually going to introduce new consoles but by golly he needs to have an appreciation for his daddy's roots and know everything that led up to gaming as we know it today!! He has gotten very good (for his age) at Mario 1 and 3 and LOVES Kirby's Adventure. He has figured things out by himself in Mario that I didn't even know about (or had long forgotten about) and my knowledge of those games is fairly expansive.SJEAg said:
My 6 year old (now 7) loves BOTW. After a short learning curve he pretty much mastered it. Played through it twice, once on master mode. I'd occasionally help with some of the shrines (small puzzle based dungeons)...although that was more of a two brains is better than one type situation.
My only caution is starting them off with BOTW may make them jaded towards older games. He just doesn't seem near as into Wind Waker (Wii U version) and I think it's because he got spoiled by the best. I plan to try Awakening with him but not sure how it'll go. He loves all the 3D Mario games going back to Galaxy, but never got too into the modern sidescrollers.
And for the record, I played Wind Waker on Day 1 and it might just be my least favorite Zelda (ironic given my username....) so his disinterest may not be completely due to the order you introduced the games. My goal is to get my kids to cherish OoT. If I can do that, it's a win in my book.
Damn straight. I have the NES Classic (and the NES Classic Virtual thing on the Switch). One of my 6 year old son's favorite games is Tecmo Bowl. It took him a little while to figure it out, and it helped when I got the wireless NES Classic controllers for the Switch. But once he did, that kid has harnessed the power of Bo Jackson. He doesn't win many games, but he racks up the yards and the TDs. "Daddy, daddy! Bo Jackson just got a 97 yard touchdown run!" Makes a proud dad smile.TriumphForks said:
It is for this very reason that my almost 4 year old has only played NES (we have the NES Classic). I am gradually going to introduce new consoles but by golly he needs to have an appreciation for his daddy's roots and know everything that led up to gaming as we know it today!! He has gotten very good (for his age) at Mario 1 and 3 and LOVES Kirby's Adventure. He has figured things out by himself in Mario that I didn't even know about (or had long forgotten about) and my knowledge of those games is fairly expansive.
Mario Party for the Switch should get here today or tomorrow. I can't wait, the 3 year old is gonna love it!
Yeah Mario party is awesome too
I'd like yall to look into mario and sonic at the olympics. It looks just as fun as mario party!
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I haven't read through this whole thread so I apologize if it's already been addressed....
Couple of questions:
1. I'm mainly interested in playing SSB Ultimate. What is the best Gamecube style controller for the switch?
2. Has anyone played SSB Ultimate on the Switch Lite? Is it practical to be competitive using the Lite's controller?
I played Switch for the first time last weekend and it rekindled my love for the older Smash games. Can't wait to get one.
Thanks in advance!
Couple of questions:
1. I'm mainly interested in playing SSB Ultimate. What is the best Gamecube style controller for the switch?
2. Has anyone played SSB Ultimate on the Switch Lite? Is it practical to be competitive using the Lite's controller?
I played Switch for the first time last weekend and it rekindled my love for the older Smash games. Can't wait to get one.
Thanks in advance!
The best Gamecube style controller is the Gamecube controller.
(You just need the usb adapter.)
(You just need the usb adapter.)
That I did not know. Thank you!Brian Earl Spilner said:
The best Gamecube style controller is the Gamecube controller.
(You just need the usb adapter.)
Use this https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Adapter-Nintendo-GameCube-Classic-Controllers/dp/B07JLF9PVG
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Works flawlessly. Put many hours into SSBU on my 18 year old GC controller. (Man, I'm getting old.)
Looking for a good football game for my 6 year old. Doesn't seem to be many options that I'm finding. Football Hero's Turbo looks like the only decent one. Any suggestions?
Tecmo Bowl.
Final Fantasy X and X-2 are on sale in digit store for $30.
Are these decent ports? Played the original and loved it. But have been burned by ports many times over the years. Also will be the first time I've bought a pure digital game if I get it. Feel weird about that. Makes no sense I know. But I love physical copies always. Usually a deal breaker for me actually.
Are these decent ports? Played the original and loved it. But have been burned by ports many times over the years. Also will be the first time I've bought a pure digital game if I get it. Feel weird about that. Makes no sense I know. But I love physical copies always. Usually a deal breaker for me actually.
Does anybody remember the Black Friday or pre Black Friday deals last year? My son has enough for a game and the system now if he buys online, tax free, but wondering if it's worth him waiting a few weeks to see if any early deals start coming out.
The only one I remember was a bundle deal of Mario party with controllers for like $99 total
The Labo kits are all on clearance at Walmart from $19-30
Bump for Pokemon
There's a Mario Kart Black Friday bundle again this year. $299
The only catch is this is the OG Switch Model so it doesn't the chip inside that improves battery life.
https://happyholidays.nintendo.com/deals/
The only catch is this is the OG Switch Model so it doesn't the chip inside that improves battery life.
https://happyholidays.nintendo.com/deals/
If y'all haven't tried The Stretchers yet it is well worth $20. My wife and I have been playing it for a good 3 hrs and are cracking up with the goofy stuff that happens. I have not tried playing without a teammate, but the co-op is really fun.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection coming to Switch this month.
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Sadly, not remastered, it's just ports with better resolution. Still, not a bad deal. A little bummed no Galaxy 2, though.
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Galaxy
Sadly, not remastered, it's just ports with better resolution. Still, not a bad deal. A little bummed no Galaxy 2, though.
Limited time release too. Get it before March.
I wish there was a Madden Football game or Forza Motorsport game for the Switch.
Big fan of Tetris 99 so Mario 35 looks like a good time.
So what's y'alls hopes and expectations for today?
Expecting:
Zelda BOTW 2
Mario Kart 9
Hoping:
Metroid Prime 4
Super Mario Odyssey followup (DLC or full sequel)
Zelda OOT & MM 3D ports to Switch (Or some sort of Zelda anniversary collection)
Pie in the sky dream wants:
Open-world Donkey Kong sequel to DK64
Metroid Prime Trilogy remastered for Switch
Switch Pro announcement
Expecting:
Zelda BOTW 2
Mario Kart 9
Hoping:
Metroid Prime 4
Super Mario Odyssey followup (DLC or full sequel)
Zelda OOT & MM 3D ports to Switch (Or some sort of Zelda anniversary collection)
Pie in the sky dream wants:
Open-world Donkey Kong sequel to DK64
Metroid Prime Trilogy remastered for Switch
Switch Pro announcement
I expect BOTW2 and Prime 4 to both get SOME kind of mention, but worry it may be nothing more than "Still in development, but nothing new to share today." That would be a massive let down, considering how long both have been in development (even considering that they restarted Prime 4 over a couple years ago). Some sort of anniversary collection for Zelda and Metroid would be great to both celebrate the 35th anniversaries and hold over fans until the big new releases.
Nintendo has said the presentation will focus on software mostly releasing in 2021, so I wouldn't count on any Switch Pro news. I do wonder how much chip shortages are impacting that. They probably want to know they have a reasonable supply before release.
As far as pie in the sky hopes, I'd love to see something from Monolith. Either a new Xenoblade game or the new IP they've supposedly been working on!
Nintendo has said the presentation will focus on software mostly releasing in 2021, so I wouldn't count on any Switch Pro news. I do wonder how much chip shortages are impacting that. They probably want to know they have a reasonable supply before release.
As far as pie in the sky hopes, I'd love to see something from Monolith. Either a new Xenoblade game or the new IP they've supposedly been working on!
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