Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@JaxonH
So many good games... it's crazy. Q1 next year is already set to be the best first quarter of the system's life too. From the XC thread I posted:

January 14: Atlier Dusk Pack (Three PS3 titles)
January 17: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
January 23: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition
February 14: Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate
February 25: Gods and Monsters
March 20: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Compare what we know now to 2019's Winter months and well...

Any UK buyers looking out for a new model (better battery life) of the Switch, Very.co.uk are doing a £50 code at the moment for new accounts. I just ordered one for £210. Beats the value of the Switch Lite in the face with a stick.

Let's be honest, Vroom in the Night Sky 2 could be the only Q1 game releasing in 2020 and it would still be the best Q1 for Switch so far.

Q1 is a low bar to beat for game library but a very high bar to beat for Directs in the Switch era. So far I'd say 2018 had the best Q1 game library and 2019 had the best Q1 Direct.

New switch controllers. GUARANTEED not to get joystick drifting lol

WTF? Dual d-pads!? What in the...?

Is this a gag?

It's a gag isn't it?

For 0.33 seconds I was taken.

Hi everyone! I'm new to this community but I've loved Nintendo all my life and I'm looking into getting a Switch over Black Friday. I've got mostly all the other systems too, and while I liked the Wii U and still use it, there aren't any new games coming out, so I thought I would check out the Switch.

Two questions: 1. Do you know of good grips for the joycons that I could use as separate controllers? I've looked at some silicone ones and some grips that go on the whole system, but I'm not sure what I'll like. I just know I want something with more of a grip/bump/handle on the back so the controller is not so flat (really uncomfortable for me, even though I have tiny hands). 2. What do you recommend for a good case? Anyone use this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MP1BLR4/?coliid=I20R4D8263J11I&a...

I’m honestly disappointed it isn’t three dpads!

Ugh...I am having to archive some games since I can’t afford a bigger SD card yet. 🤦‍♂️

Tch. Lame.

@BruceCM how is Merchants of kaidan?
Worth the 1,50?

I think so.... @DenDen; distracted by DQXI S, at the moment If you like the description they provide, it's pretty good, so far, at least at that price
Those 8bitdo controllers look great but no use to me with my Switch Lite!

@MartieChick09

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.

1) This is probably not what you're looking for, but something like this for single Joy-Cons exist.

As for grips like the Joy-Con dog-grip that comes with the system though, I'm unaware of any of them.

2) I don't use any cases for myself, but that one looks pretty good. I'd go for that if you want one.

@MartieChick09
Surge Grips are the best for making a joycon into a controller. Low profile and super comfy, high quality.

As for a case, I just recommend something thin and that has a strap on the spine to carry it easily.

I also recommend an amFilm tempered glass screen protector. Actually it's not a recommendation, it's a must. Protects screen from scratching in dock and when in portable use. Tempered glass is SUPER easy to apply. Line up with scotch tape acting as hinges to keep it aligned. Lift up, peel of plastic, drop down, letting the tape auto-align it for you. Press in a plus sign motion and no bubbles.

Also recommend a Hori kickstand that stores a spare microSD in the kickstand, in case you max out and want to swap between another, itll always be with the system ready to go.

Speaking of which, whatever size microSD you think you need... double or even quadruple it. Trust me. Nearly everyone who said "I'll just go with a 128gb" ended up upgrading to a 256gb a year or two later, and many are now looking into 400-512gb.

I started with 256gb and now have a 1 terabyte card already maxed out. So ya, basically... just buy as much storage as you can afford. Even if you buy physically. There's tons of games that only release on the eShop, and many physical releases have huge updates or a mandatory download for a portion of the game (like 10-15gb download for a physical cart). Dont cheap out on storage.

@JaxonH and @EvilLucario Do you guys have any recommendations for using the joycons longways? As in using them together as one controller but having one in each hand and disconnected from the screen.

@MartieChick09 The Joy-Con grip that comes with the console is just that and there are rounded grips to not make it feel completely flat. I'm not sure of third-party grips, but the one that comes with the console works just fine imo.

@EvilLucario What would be some good rounded grips?

Ok I keep forgetting to preorder some games. I just remembered Destiny Connect comes out next month also.

Is Crash Bandicoot Nitro Racing a good racing game? I noticed there seemed to be a lot of "locked" content behind possible online races and some in-game purchases?

So anyone have any advice on choosing between DQ XI or Ni No Kuni for my next game?