The Nintendo Switch is going to come out soon. Should i save my money for the Nintendo Switch or should i buy the nintendo 3DS?? WHich one is better?? plz help me decide, thanks
HUGE library of games (both retail and eShop titles), and many cheap games
Backwards compatible with the vast majority of original DS games
Available in two sizes (New 3DS and New 3DS XL)
Small size makes it super portable
StreetPass, Internet Browser and integrated YouTube app included in-browser
Stereoscopic 3D display
Plenty of on-the-go games that are perfect for playing while travelling/commuting
Clamshell design
Plenty of storage for downloadable games with a 32GB micro SD card
No need for additional peripherals or controllers
Download Play multiplayer for some games (allowing multiple users to play with just one copy of the game)
In-built music player
Dual-screens
Cons:
Region locked (most original DS games are not, however)
Low resolution
Micro SD card will need to be inserted/removed by using a screwdriver to remove the bottom casing of the console
No means of playing games on a TV
Low battery life
Switch
Pros:
Seamlessly switch between the TV and handheld screen
Console-calibre games on a portable device
Three play set-ups (TV, portable and table-top)
Can play with two players out of the box
Possibility for a wider range of games thanks to the motion controllers and HD rumble feature
High resolution (720p HD screen, with games displaying at 1080p HD on a TV when docked)
Can play with up to 8 players locally
Greater battery life for less-intensive games (console calibre games will drain the battery more quickly)
Higher quality capacitive touch screen (similar to an iPad)
Cons:
Less portable than a 3DS and will require a medium-sized bag to store
Very limited range of games available at launch
Games will be more expensive as they will all be new releases
The Switch handheld device is where the actual console is located, so you cannot simultaneously stream games between the TV and the handheld like you can with a Wii U
Console-style games may not be quite as playable whilst commuting
No StreetPass
No Download Play (or at least extremely unlikely due to large file sizes)
There may be other points that haven't sprung to mind, but others can help you in on those.
In short, the 3DS is better value for money, but if you have friends that will be buying a Switch as well, then you may find that to be a better investment in the long term. It's too early to tell at this stage, but if you want access to a large variety of games now, then the 3DS is the best option, but I am really excited about the potential of the Switch and the impact that it may have on the industry.
"Gee, that's really persuasive. Do you have any actual points to make other than to essentially say 'me Tarzan, physical bad, digital good'?"
I'd say get yourself a 3DS (or even 2DS) for now and maybe a Switch later.
The 3DS and 2DS are lovely little machines with a massive back-catalogue of 3DS specific games, but you can also play DS games on them too, so you've got hundreds of titles available right now. They are also far cheaper than the Switch and can be taken with you wherever you go.
The 3DS eShop also offers downloadable games and apps for less than a pound/dollar, including games for the DSi, so even more choice.
If money is no object, then get yourself a New 3DS/XL as they have larger screens, a smoother/better 3D effect due to eye-tracking , a faster processor and allow you to play SNES virtual console games from the eShop. There is a price increase over the 3DS though, which some would say doesn't warrant the extra outlay.
There's not a great deal specific to the New3DS machines though, but you can see the difference in certain others - eg Nintendo Badge Arcade shows slowdown on certain crane games on the old 3DS but not on the New 3DS, same for Hyrule Warriors, which is MUCH better on the New 3DS, with much smoother frame-rates etc.
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