The Switch feels sturdier then my first tablet, which survived being dropped without even a damaged screen. Only damage it took was the micro-sd card slot's cover breaking off. I just worry about the joy con analog sticks. Last time I took it with me while out and about, I was heading to a gaming session and would have half an hour to kill before we started. So I put the Switch it's self in the main compartment of my organizer/carrier case and the joy cons in a smaller pouch on the side. I set up the Switch so it's screen would be towards the padded wall instead of the stuff that might scratch it.
I was taking my Switch and 3ds for a while. Now I just take the Switch. It's great being able to play the same games at home and on the road. With my portable charger I've never had a problem with running out of juice.
@1UP_MARIO Good to know I am not the only one who has come to prefer the original 2DS for travel. There is just something about it that feels perfect for the job. It is just the right size, works great when on the move, and it has those classic Game Boy ergonomics that you just don't get with the flip screen models.
I suppose the 3d while interesting is mostly left off. Once I get a New 3DS I may try leaving it on since I heard that model fixes the blurring issue. When it works the 3d effects are neat. But on the 3DS and 3DS XL they only work if looking head on. So don't usually work.
@FaeKnight Yeah I got a New 3DS XL when they launched (the Monster Hunter 4 edition) and it is definitely a big improvement over the previous models when it comes to 3D! I pretty much have one of each model of 3DS. I got the original 3DS when it launched, the original 3DS XL when it launched, and the New 3DS like I said. I just never bothered with the 2DS XL (seemed kinda pointless for me) but I have been a fan of the original 2DS like I previously stated.
The New 3DS pretty much fixes most of the issues I had with the original models 3D, it rarely ever goes out of focus and the effects generally seem to perform better. The performance difference is something I never really noticed, outside of the software that only works on the "New" consoles, I would be hard pressed to notice any difference. It is nice to have that right analog nub for games that support it though, it really makes some games a lot easier to play.
Ultimately the 3D effect just feels kinda gimmicky for me while on the go, but it is the best way to play 3DS games at home. It is definitely the model that I would recommend if you were to get only one console.
The reason I have a 3DS XL instead of New 3DS XL was because of misleading advertising on Gamestop. The one I was looking at said "new 3ds xl", so I assumed it was the "new" model. No, it was "not pre-owned 3ds xl", as I learned when I opened the shipping box. Except I got a pre-owned version anyway. It was the wrong color too. But I don't exactly mind. The larger screen is great, and the overall larger size makes it more comfortable in my hands. It did mean I had to buy a CPP for it though since MH4U using the d-pad for camera control gets awkward during a heated fight. And that I can't get games like Zelda: A Link to the Past till I buy a New version of it.
There's a bunch of games I want on my 3ds which can only be played with the "new" model. Not just SNES games either, although that's a factor. Having a 2nd circle pad that work doesn't block access to the stylus would be nice too. I like my CPP, but unless I'm playing MH4U it's not worth having it attached to the 3ds due to it making access to the right shoulder button harder and entirely blocking access to the stylus.
@FaeKnight Yeah I had that setup with my original 3DS. I hardly used it from what I remember but it felt cool at the time to be playing a 3DS with two circle pads. I do know what you are talking about though, there is a number of games out there that are exclusive to the "New" consoles but I always thought that was up to taste.
The built in amebo reader might have been another feature I was eying. Actually, I am considering getting some of those now that I do have a Switch. And thus can use them.
Eh, not a fan of Majora's Mask. I had it on N64, and the game was okay to an extent. But the "3 days" limit passes far too fast. And the stuff needed to do so you can leave town as I remember reset as well each time you reset the 3 days. And also took me most of the 3 day limit to be able to accomplish. Which overall meant that I barely saw anything of the game past the deku scrubs task.
@FaeKnight That's why you play the song of half time.
Also, I'd return that to gamestop.
Which you need to know in order to play
To be fair, I hadn't beaten Ocarina of Time until fairly recently when I bought the 3d remake for the 3DS. But that was mostly because I got extremely frustrated trying to sneak through the Gerudo Fortress back when I originally played the game. It never occurred to me at the time to try using arrows or the hookshot to do a stealth take down of patrols.
@FaeKnight I don't blame you for not liking Majora's Mask, personally I was never a fan of it either and always thought of it as a black sheep in the Zelda series. That said it is one of those unpopular Nintendo games that has managed to get a very dedicated cult following with hardcore gamers who seem to love it. Yoshi's Island and Super Mario Bros 2 were also the same way, as was Twilight Princess. It is kind of amazing how Skyward Sword never seemed to obtain that status.
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