Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@Link-Hero I agree for the most part, although the better kickstand alone kind of makes it worth it, at least to me, and I wanted to get a Switch for a relative anyways, so why not my to-be-old Switch?

Slightly off-topic, but there were some footage in the trailer for certain games that hadn't been shown yet. I caught the addition of the Bumper Balls minigame in Mario Party Superstars and info on the "bow" weapon in Splatoon 3. It seems you can charge for a more powerful shot (like a Charger) and a charged one releases a small explosion (a bit like the Rainmaker). Think a few others spotted them as well.

what way we could travel to the sky in Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2?

@chapu2006 no problem

@HotGoomba i owned a surface pro before and the kickstand made me not want a iPad. Then it broke and I got a iPad. So it was nice. But didn’t change my buying decision.

@Link-Hero
OLED screen, larger at 7", 64 GB storage and built in Ethernet, yes.

But there's also better quality speakers, as well as a kickstand that actually works, and, can do any viewing angle you want.

None of these on their own are worth upgrading for. But all combined together, it's a reasonable pitch. Not for docked only gamers, but certainly for v1 Switch owners or Switch Lite owners who use both modes. Maybe not so much for v2 owners (though I will be getting one, and I suspect I'm not the only one).

I agree, why not make it a bit more powerful. I think we all wanted that. But power isn't the only improvement that appeals to gamers.

Having said that, I truly believe a Switch 2.0 (be it a Pro model or successor) is coming, maybe by 2023. We have too many sources that were correct on virtually every single detail, except the increased power. Seems they conflated this stop-gap model for the actual 2.0 model that's being worked on.

What seals the deal for me believing this is Kopite, the Nvidia leaker with 100% track record who is THE leaker in the Nvidia community, has twice now commented on a new chip for Switch. On top of Bloomberg and everyone else, it's just too much evidence to ignore.

So ya, I think the Switch 2.0 is still coming. Whether it's a true successor or Pro, who can say. But there's way too much smoke for there not to be a fire. I suspect with the chip shortage and 28 million Switches selling last year, 25 million this year, they didnt want to release it now, as it could cripple momentum as everyone wants that model instead, and they simply can't make them in the quanity needed. I think they're using this because the current chip can be manufactured in quantities needed. But in the background, they're still working on the actual improved-performance revision/successor.

Time will tell. But ya, still some quality upgrades in the meantime. Won't be for everyone, but there'll still be plenty of Switch owners looking to upgrade.

And once again they didn't fix the Joycon?
I remember it really sucked when Switch lite had the same flawed Joycon.
Especially since you couldn't remove and exchange them for an easy (but still expensive) fix.
But now, 2 years later, we're still no step further into a direction where it really matters.
I would buy any new Switch if it has a better controller, but this one isn't it, again.
I should have always bought Switch Pro Controllers and should have never invested money in any pair of Joycon.

Have they at least fixed the dock so it can't scratch the screen anymore?
That was the other big hardware failure of the original Switch I wanna see adressed.

@SKTTR I can see the dock scratching being fixed, but if you're looking for Joy Cons that don't drift, at this point, I'd consider third-party options like the Hori Split Pad Pro or these controllers from Amazon.

@SKTTR
I haven't heard many reports at all of Switch Lites having issues. You hear all kinds of reports of joycon from early buyers, but Switch Lite reports are far and few between.

And I know they changed some design in the v2 release. Given that fact and the lack of mass reports of Lites, they may have already addressed it (at least, to the extent they can- all controllers will have a certain defective rate).

But even if they haven't, you should still get a couple years out of them depending on use. And if not, send in for free repair. Or pop $35 for a L Joycon replacement. Doesn't seem too dire an outcome.

Or, just buy the chad Binbok joycon Goomba linked above and never worry about that crap again. Unlike Hori Split Pad Pro, they're slimmer profile, actually have wireless, actually have rumble, actually have Gyro, and frankly, are more ergonomic and comfy anyways and actually fit in certain cases.

Oh. And they have RGB. Can't be a real gamer without that 😀

Super Chad RGB Joycon That Eats Your Joycon For Breakfast

Yep, this would've been the perfect time to do that as well.

I'm more and more convinced by my theory that they're being effectively forced into denying it's a serious issue by the various lawsuits against them. If they acknowledge it's important enough to require a revision, then that might be taken as an admission of guilt in the lawsuits.

Just a theory. I don't know enough about american law on those issues to know whether that's plausible or not.

@ok1 Nintendo just anounced a new Switch model with OLED display and enchanced audio.

check out the review of Monster Hunter Stories 2:Wings of Ruin

Given we got a batch of NSO games on July 15th 2020 and July 10th 2019, the next batch of NSO games is likely coming very soon. I wonder what really obscure games we'll get this time.

@Grumblevolcano I finally resubbed for golf online play. So I'm intrigued to see what they offer on this next batch.

@Grumblevolcano problaby more obcure NES/SNES games no one cares.

I am hoping for Bubsy!

GB/GBC I can see. I'd bet money N64 isn't happening anytime soon.

@Dezzy That seems doubtful. They could revise it and claim it's simply due to manufacturing reasons involving stocking or price.

That said... After having six separate issues with drift in the first two years, I haven't since. And I still haven't heard a confirmed case of drift from the Switch lite. And it was confirmed that there was a manufacturing change to try and prevent drift.

At the least, it definitely seems like they took steps to reduce the issue.

Edit: @DarthNocturnal I feel like we have to be getting something in terms of Earthbound within the Switch's lifespan, after neither Earthbound / Mother game has been available on NSO. I'm thinking they're holding them back to avoid treading on a remake or collection or something.

Looks like Switch won't be getting a port of KoF XV. Most unfortunate, I thought the SamSho 2019 port was well done. Well, maybe it'll come to Switch at a later date? Fingers crossed.
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof-xv/

I doubt many people care.

Nobody gave two flips about Samurai Showdown. I remember when it launched, I couldn’t even get a conversation going for it in its own thread, much less around here.

You’ll hear more talk about the game not coming than you’d hear if it actually was. Seems NeoGeo fighters just aren’t popular on Switch.

I am glad we got SamSho though (though I imagine I’m one of the few). I even imported the collector edition from Europe with NeoGeo case. If ppl feel like a modern SNK fighter, they can play Samurai Showdown.

That being said, I wouldn’t rule Switch out. 95% of Switch’s 3rd party library for current releases was announced later than other versions. If it is coming, I wouldn’t expect to see it announced with other versions anyways.