Finally broke down & paid Nintendo

[RIP-Felix]

So I couldn't hold out anymore. I paid into the outrageous price fixing scam that is Nintendo Switch.

Games I got are:

• FF 7&8 remaster Twin pack
• FFX & X-2 HD remaster twin pack
• Spyro Reignited Trilogy
• Xenoblade Chronicles 2
• Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna
• Zelda: Breath of the wild.
• Super Mario Odyssea
• Mario Maker 2

I haven't played most of these yet, because I wanted to wait until I have time to fully devote my attention to just 1 game. RPG's are best played with singular focus and without long breaks between sessions, otherwise you loose the skill necessary to progress. I totally dig them, though.

I'm currently enjoying Mario odyssey (2017, still $60) and Mario Maker 2 (2019, dropped to $45). Odyssey so far has been an addicting play through that I suspect I won't play again for a while (low replay value, except nostalgia once that starts itching). Mario maker on the other hand has been a thorough time sink with endless replay value. I like making levels more than playing other people's levels, but there are a number of features I wish that it had. 1) the ability to watch players playing your levels. 2) the ability to create an over world and connect multiple levels like an actual game. Maybe in a future update or MM3.

Game on my wish list:

• Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
• Octopath Traveler
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Untitled Goose Game (would prefer a physical release if LRG ever makes a deal)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Super Mario Party

What am I missing? Please feel free to make suggestions. While I'm leaning toward PC because of price and quality for certain titles (big/visually impressive multi platform releases. Skyrim = PS4 or PC), I prefer the switch over other options because of portability and ease of docking between TV's/rooms (remasters like the Spyro Trilogy = Switch).

[MNMax21]

I am debating getting a switch for the family when it comes back in stock.  What have your thoughts been so far?  Did you buy additional controllers?

[RIP-Felix]

22 hours ago, MNMax21 said:

I am debating getting a switch for the family when it comes back in stock.  What have your thoughts been so far?  Did you buy additional controllers?

First impressions are that It'll probably be one of my favorite Nintendo consoles. I did buy a Switch pro controller, but I prefer the 8BitDo SF30Pro controller (the origninal version Nintendont nixed because it looked too much like their design).

I've gotten used to them and now they feel like the switch's official controller to me. As for the joycon's, I don't like them very much. Buttons are too small/clicky. The analog sticks don't travel/rock enough for my liking. The only thing I like about them is that you can separate them on either side of your body while laying down, which is more comfortable than holding a controller over your stomach.

I did buy another dock so I can have it hooked up at 2 different TV's. When someone needs a room, I can just moved the tablet to the other dock without the need to save and shut down, then unhook everything. Portability makes it extremely appealing over other consoles IMO (even to the point I'm willing to forgo a better looking 1080p PS4 title for the convenience of the 900p switch port). And I'm a picture purist...lol!

I got a later model, the one with an extended battery, which is nice to have. However, the newer model switches don't have the exploit that allows android OS to be loaded on them. I kinda want to get a launch model so I can bring my retro collection with me too. I have retroarch on my phone and that's great with the above controllers (they pair to phones and PC too), but I'd like to have them all in one device. I'm thinking of picking up a broken launch model on e-bay and trying to fix it for fun.

[MNMax21]

Awesome, thanks for the update.  I have homebrew and a bunch of old classics on my Wii, so I might keep that stuff there if I get the Switch.  Thanks for the advice on the controllers.  I think the one solid controller style might be easier for my girls to pick up.  They seem lost with the two devices on the Wii at times still.   A bit young still is all.  Hopefully it'll come back in stock soon.  Seeing 4/30 on basically everything.  I was debating just waiting for the next Microsoft Xbox console.  I used to be a Sony guy, so who knows.  However, those both appeared to be delayed by the Coronavirus outbreak now.

 

Thanks again for the advice and tips, stay well.

[RIP-Felix]

Hahha, I finally got around to "modifying" my Wii (yup, that still sounds weird). It's awesome! I don't know why it took me so long to finally do it.

Yeah, everything's come crawling to a halt. It's a good time to catch up on some housework and the ever growing backlog games! I need to make a prioritized list and start checking them off.