The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent
vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums
here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules
document is now in effect.
[Nintendo Switch] THIS THREAD IS DEAD! POST IN THE NEW ONE!
Posts
Another thing is how much space you will have to yourself on the train. I'm on the NYC subway, which can get pretty crowded. Sometimes I don't bother taking the Switch out of my bag, because holding it in cramped quarters is just physically uncomfortable. Now that we're heading into winter, I'm going to have a fluffy jacket in my lap; I'm not sure I'll be able to juggle the bag, the jacket, and the Switch. We'll see.
That being said, it's been kind of an amazing experience. Most of my Zelda hours were played on the subway, as was almost all of Mario + Rabbids. Playing Zelda on the train felt like cheating; something this beautiful, this complex and open, on a hand-held. I love it, despite the minor inconveniences.
Switch: 6200-8149-0919 / Wii U: maximumzero / 3DS: 0860-3352-3335 / eBay Shop
Yeah if you didn't know about how Gamefly works (been with them for about 7 years now) but whatever game is #1 on your list will take priority. Meaning it puts you into a queue with other people who also have that at the top of their list and it goes to the person in the list the longest. It also waits 48 hours to see if it comes in. If it doesn't come in then it will try to send out any of the games that you have on your list to ensure you get a game.
Resident 8bitdo expert.
Resident hybrid/flap cover expert.
Yeah that was a horrible deal on their part. I see what they were trying to do but overall that whole situation fell flat.
I use it probably 80% handheld and it is phenomenal for that. I think I am a bit of an outlier in that I don't use a 'case' per se, I just use the 3DS Zelda bag from My Nintendo then shove it in a pants pocket, but if I were riding on a train I would probably get an actual case. My use situations are never such that I'd have to worry about being jostled and dropping it, etc.
I will say this though, if we start seeing more games making use of motion controls, that gives me some mild concern as to its effectiveness as a portable for such games. There have already been times where I've shut Odyssey off because there are some situations I just can't manage without waggle, and I wasn't in a situation where I could detach the cons and use them that way (IE nowhere to prop up the Switch with the kickstand).
What's interesting, piggybacking off of this post and some of our discussion from the last thread about hardware revisions, is the sort of open question about what people would prefer from a Switch revision or even Switch 2 with respect to general size. On the one hand, if you're using the Switch mostly in handheld mode and mostly at home (on the couch, in bed), it probably makes sense that you'd appreciate the nice big screen that the Switch has. Same thing for any in-person split-screen co-op, like Snipperclips or Mario Kart or whatever. But if you mostly use the Switch either in its dock or while traveling/commuting, you might prefer a smaller footprint than the Switch has in its current form.
Like... if I was taking the train to work every day (which I was doing, a few years ago), I'd probably be fantasizing about a smaller Switch (something like the size of the 3DS or even a GBA, but with modern internals). As it is, I kinda wish the Switch were a little more portable. I'd vote for smaller and thicker over the current long-and-thin design.
I wouldn't necessarily want a smaller screen for my home use, as I'll often play in bed or on the couch, but... if there's a Switch+ in two sizes, like that mock-up from the last thread with the non-detachable controls, I'd be all over the smaller version.
I made the mistake of populating my list with low availability and unreleased titles. There's a handful of Xbox 360 titles I want to rent in time, but I really wanted to play Doom over Rise of the Tomb Raider so I left it off for now.
I more or less already have access to all the 3DS games and Wii U games I want unfortunately, so once the November software season dies down I'll probably can my Gamefly subscription for a bit.
Switch: 6200-8149-0919 / Wii U: maximumzero / 3DS: 0860-3352-3335 / eBay Shop
Thanks for the input everyone.
Oh, I missed your original question, sorry. It's 100% worth it as a handheld only. I didn't take my dock out of the box for like six months and I still mostly play it as a handheld. I haven't touched my 3DS or Vita since March. So many good indies, the big Nintendo games, and some original stuff - it's a terrific primary handheld device.
If you can, I would read the last few pages of the previous thread where we all talked about it, there was a bunch of great points discussed.
It's a fantastic handheld but it is large, but I have played it mostly handheld since I got i t and love it.
3DS Friend Code: 2165-6448-8348 www.Twitch.TV/cooljammer00
Battle.Net: JohnDarc#1203 Origin/UPlay: CoolJammer00
One thing to keep in mind is that you can also keep the game from Gamefly at a discounted price. And the games from Gamefly come with everything that was in the original case when you buy it new, including any sort of Multiplayer pass or whatever.
Unfortunately the Gamestop one sounds like it could be quite a mess and I'm not sure how they'll handle it. At least with Gamefly I have a chance of getting a newer game. Whereas if this service gets really popular then you won't be able to find anything decent to rent (or even buy) at the stores.
just an fyi to everybody.
Here's a longer video detailing the steps required:
Resident 8bitdo expert.
Resident hybrid/flap cover expert.
You should never underestimate the tendency of Japanese niche developers to refuse to put their games on systems that people actually own.
This is the coolest shit about Switch.
I am excited, and I'm sure my wife will flip her shit when she finds out.
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970666737/
Resident 8bitdo expert.
Resident hybrid/flap cover expert.
The Mario car and Mario/Luigi hats are unlocked from the start.
I so so hope that the pinball fx devs are taking notes
In terms of what I want from a portable revision, I think all I really want is a clamshell situation to protect the screen and the thumbsticks without being as bulky as the case I currently use (which is maybe 3-4 times as thick as the system itself). That wouldn't even require a hardware redesign, though; a slim-but-hard case would do it, although that probably presents a bunch of complications (like how do you make a case that doesn't increase the thickness of the console too much BUT is stiff enough that it won't bend AND ALSO can attach to/snap onto the console without wiggling around or scratching anything).
Oh, also, for all the people who've only used it in handheld mode: I highly, highly encourage you to hook it up to your TV at least once and play Zelda for a little bit. It's absolutely beautiful on the big screen.
http://teamcherry.com.au/holloweenwrap/
Switch (JeffConser): SW-3353-5433-5137 Wii U: Skeldare - 3DS: 1848-1663-9345
PM Me if you add me!
You say that and I think oh yeah dammit I forgot about that game too ughhhh
I got Skyrim at the end of this week! And whatever else just keeps showing up. New Zelda story content at some point, sure, whatever, keep piling it on.
That’s every Xenoblade.
twitch.tv/Taramoor
@TaramoorPlays
Taramoor on Youtube
Xenoblade X had it opt-out with armour glamour.
Xenoblade 2 has it inescapable from hour one.
Apparently Rocket League, based on Reddit, takes more of a hit to visuals than expected (mostly in handheld mode), but it seems to play fine and the devs have promised optimisation.
Hybrid cover
Hybrid cover hybrid cover hybrid cover.
and a quick pouch.
edit:
Everyone keeps complaining about XC2 being all anime-y but iirc XC1 was super god damn anime-y as well.
Resident 8bitdo expert.
Resident hybrid/flap cover expert.
edit: Saturday I watched Arrival, Sunday I watched Godzilla Final Wars (rediculous movie), and yesterday I watched Spectre. Any suggestions for tonights viewing? I was thinking of starting up Iron-Blood Orphans and/or some Cowboy Bebop episodes for old times sake but I'm open to ideas.
Resident 8bitdo expert.
Resident hybrid/flap cover expert.