Gaming Should I get a Switch?

[jchillin111]

Im honestly just not sure. I really think all of the games look super damn good, but its definitely an investment.

Can some people who own it tell me some of the pros/cons they've had with the system?

I also hope Black Ops 4 and its DLC are released onto the switch, but I'm not sure if that'll be a reality.

Thanks again.

 

[pedro702]

Im honestly just not sure. I really think all of the games look super damn good, but its definitely an investment.

Can some people who own it tell me some of the pros/cons they've had with the system?

I also hope Black Ops 4 and its DLC are released onto the switch, but I'm not sure if that'll be a reality.

Thanks again.

dont count on any COD game tbh and if your into cod like games were better off in ps4 or xb1 rather than switch tough.

the entire point is you like nintendo games enough? if your awnser is i prefer online games like cod and mature games and such then no switch isnt for you.

 

[thorasgar]

Pros: Nintendo games
Cons: Not much else other than indies. Got to pay the Nintendo Tax.

 

[Rahkeesh]

Japanese devs are taking notice of the system now, we are seeing a bunch of "AA" games coming from over there more and more. Releases from western AAA budgets are gonna be limited though.

 

[slaphappygamer]

I guess it depends on what type of games you like. FPS may be a better for on the vita, if you want a handheld. Mariokart8 is super dope and so is Kirby. I play those with my kids. I have a feeling my oldest will try to sneak a Kirby session in without me. Nintendo consoles/handhelds have always leaned towards “family-friendly” type games. Also, take into consideration if you plan to hack the switch. There is a high chance you’ll get banned if you do. Do you like online games, or is that not a deal breaker?

 

[pedro702]

I guess it depends on what type of games you like. FPS may be a better for on the vita, if you want a handheld. Mariokart8 is super dope and so is Kirby. I play those with my kids. I have a feeling my oldest will try to sneak a Kirby session in without me. Nintendo consoles/handhelds have always leaned towards “family-friendly” type games. Also, take into consideration if you plan to hack the switch. There is a high chance you’ll get banned if you do. Do you like online games, or is that not a deal breaker?

vita is dead and never had much fps games to begin with so no the vita is far worse choice than the switch.

 

[tech3475]

Main advantage is Nintendo games and semi-portability.

Its the system I’ve played the most this summer as I can take it to cooler parts of the house.

Downside is that getting ports can be hit or miss or delayed, performance is generally worse, more expensive (keep an eye out for deals), battery life isn’t the best (why I said ‘semi-portable’) and worst of all.....they’re pushing indie games (genuine argument I’ve read).

Overall though the system has grown on me.

 

[JellyPerson]

by all means, if you're into portable last gen ports, go right ahead

 

[slaphappygamer]

vita is dead and never had much fps games to begin with so no the vita is far worse choice than the switch.

We can let the OP decide. The vita has many games still coming out, here. Since black ops was specifically mentioned and one is available for the vita, I brought it up. There are many “dead” systems that people still love and play. Look at the gameboy advance and genesis. As long as there are players, systems will never die.

 

[pedro702]

We can let the OP decide. The vita has many games still coming out, here. Since black ops was specifically mentioned and one is available for the vita, I brought it up. There are many “dead” systems that people still love and play. Look at the gameboy advance and genesis. As long as there are players, systems will never die.

but the OP wants to buy a new console with upcoming games and not one at the end of life for sure, also the COD on the vita was awful, it was panned by everyone, players and critics alike, and tbh i think with doom and wolfenstein and such the switch already has more decent fps than the vita had in its entire lifetime and even now jap games are being cancelled for the vita due to soy cutting vita cartridges on Europe and usa only japan will remain for a tiny bit more, vita community is all going to the switch.

 

[hippy dave]

Yes.

What games do you like the look of? I've mostly been playing indies, apart from Mario Odyssey which was pretty great.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

For sure join the party then come back on here and ask how to not get banned and then complain that your console is bricked because you're stuck in rcm with a dead battery. Oh and don't forget ripping on TX that seems to be a thing on here. Last but not least the great NSP vs XCI wars yea!

 

[HideoKojima]

Just get it, play all the games you want. If you got tired, just sell it.

 

[Pluupy]

Pros:
- awesome portability. It fits in my purse.
- awesome flexibility. It is very satisfying to say "let's play on the tv" or "let's take it with us to the park".
- very personal. Handheld mode lets me play big console games on my own personal screen.
- convenient multiplayer. It is very impressive to tell a friend that you can play two player by simply splitting the control scheme.
- usb c. Convenient despite not following protocol.
- able to use sd card. I dislike cellphones which dont allow storage expansion. I never want to see that become a thing on gaming devices.

Cons:
- heats up a lot, particularly in dock. It does it's best but you feel bad for the little fan.
- cannot trust third party docks
- joycons are kind of difficult to juggle around when you have multiple switch consoles and need to play multiplayer.
- joycons are SMOL. Even for someone with tiny hands like me... hard to play multiplayer.
- cannot use third party input devices... I really need a mouse for Skyrim...
- tiny screen. Yeah...you won't use the kickstand.
- dock causes issues with various software. No idea why. Everything bugs out with the dock mode at some point. Use the included hdmi cable and hope for the best.
- little no to online interactions. No reason to purchase online subscription...
- No interesting console features. Switch has gone back to the stone age with no main menu themes, friend codes, no music player, no camera, no stylus, no friend interaction, no free software, no internet browser, no netflix/hulu/plex/etc, ...god just nothing.
- games dont actually use the touchscreen. I havent seen a single game use it outside of keyboard...

The switch has a lot of potential. I'm worried that Nintendo will make it rot like Sony did the Vita. This is a fantastic product that deserves attention because it is very consumer friendly outside of online.