Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

My 3D Zelda ranking would be something like:

1. Breath of the Wild
2. Twilight Princess (haven't played the HD version)
3. Wind Waker (only played the HD version)
4. Ocarina of Time (only played the 3D version)

Haven't played Majora's Mask at all yet and I'm only just now playing Skyward Sword for the first time (on the Wii, natch) so I can't really rank it yet. Based on what I've played so far I'd probably put SS above WW, but I feel like I might appreciate WW more if I replay it. So basically the entire list is subject to change and therefore pretty much pointless, but there we are.

I should have explained why I didn't get into Majora's Mask in my last post. Mainly because I got stuck after like the first 10 minutes of the game. I got through the first part where I got the Ocarina of Time back, and used it to start the 3 days over again. I explored everywhere afterward...seemingly all the areas are blocked and I have no clue how to get to them. Never got to even a single dungeon.

@mjharper My thoughts exactly. It's cool that the Switch OLED has these extra perks, like the larger screen and internal storage, but I've been finding myself playing on the TV way more with my V1 Switch. Not sure if I want to upgrade to that right away unless I really have to.

@skywake
Hopefully. It would be incredibly disappointing to go back to LCD on the next Switch. They almost have to stick with OLED going forward.

I suspect they will, given the low cost and growing demand for it as more and more people come to realize what it offers. Unless... they get some killer deal on LCD. Which is always a possibility. Never underestimate their desire to penny pinch given the opportunity.

@Anti-Matter This is like the third time you said that you hate Zelda games...there's no need to keep repeating yourself.

(angry most of the time)

I can't look at the SWOLED without feeling complete and utter contempt for the product. It should've been more, it should've been better. Anyone who already owns a Switch and is considering purchasing the SWOLED are sheep (no offense, it's your money and none of my business how you spend it). And the wait for the next best platform from Nintendo is going to be long and arduous.

@MarioLover92
I wish I can discuss other Nintendo Switch games (anything but Zelda or Xenoblade or too famous games) with other peoples who shares same interest with me.

@JokerCK Let's cut back on the spite of that post. There was no need for that.

Some upcoming Switch games according to playasia.

@Magician
Anyone who already owns a Switch and is considering purchasing the SWOLED are sheep

Really?

You're gonna sit here and insult entire swaths of people as "sheep" for buying a product they're interested in? Not even buying, but just considering buying.

It's one thing to say you don't like it. It's another when you then make insults toward others for buying products they want with their own money, generalizing an entire group of human beings as all being the same, thinking the same, having the same motives. That's the kind of stuff trolls say, and I've never known you to troll. But you said what you said and frankly, I'm more than just disappointed- I'm actually shocked. That's some class A ignorance on display. All respect for you just went right out the window.

Not everyone shares your views, values things the same as you or has the same priorities. And I assure you, anyone buying a Switch OLED is because they value what it offers, not because they're stupid or can't think for themselves, regardless of whether or not it "should have been more".

I come to this site in good faith that I can have conversations without being insulted for what I like, what I play, what I buy or what I prefer. And anyone who thinks it's OK to call ppl sheep for buying video game products they're interested doesn't deserve to be a part of this community. Share your opinions on the product, rather than take digs at people who like a product

@Anti-Matter If you want to discuss other games, that is perfectly fine. If you're not into the Zelda series, that is also fine. However, you have to know that not everyone has the same exact interests as you, and those three posts that you've made seem like you're insulting others for enjoying Zelda games, myself included. You literally said "LOL" at us - as in, laughing at us for liking a game that you don't.

Here's how I would handle such things. I don't like Fortnite, for instance, and you don't see me coming to a Fortnite thread saying how much I dislike the game and that Super Mario is better, because I know there's a ton of people that dig it, including my younger cousin.

I'm trying to be nice to you - be thankful that I respect that you like stuff like Dance Dance Revolution, Yo-kai Watch, and kickboxing. But please don't go on and on saying that you dislike a game franchise that we legitimately enjoy, popular or not. It's rather negative and that's gonna get you in trouble. Now, I don't intend to keep going with this little talk of ours, so I won't derail this thread any further.

@JaxonH

It's a hot take. No doubt a bad take in the eyes of anyone who is even slightly interested in the SWOLED. But my disappointment in Nintendo is more severe than your disappointment in me. Just the fact that we'll have to tolerate games being developed on 2015 tech for another three or four years is aggravating.

If it's any consolation, just chalk up my previous post as the ranty ramblings of an old man.

@Magician
I get it. You're disappointed. Believe me, even I wish it was more.

But it's not the end of the world. Console generations come and go. For 30+ years I've lived with consoles being the same power for 6-8 yrs and then upgrading. The prospect we might get some massive jump early was exciting, but it didn't happen and that's fine. Life goes on. I love Switch as is and I'll continue to love it. We'll get a new Switch in a few years time. No biggie.

In the meantime, however, there are other things I value besides just raw horsepower. Many things, actually. One of which is OLED. After seeing for myself what a difference it makes at home, I'm pretty amped up about the prospect of upgrading my Switch LCD. The added size and reduced bezel is also a plus.

And the kickstand is nice too. As someone who adores tabletop mode, that's a massive win to me. Tilt at any angle and it doesn't fall over. Heck ya. The rest of the features are a nice bonus. Nothing too exciting but certainly things I appreciate nonetheless.

It's an easy choice for me. And it's not because I'm dumb, it's because I legitimately value what it's bringing to the table, while acknowledging it won't be for everyone. And that's fine. I'm not angry at ppl who aren't interested. On the contrary, I respect that different ppl value things differently.

But it would be nice to share my excitement for the OLED screen without fear of insult. I don't think you truly believe what you said. You're too smart for that. I think you've let emotion overcome you and that frustration is being wrongly directed at people who like the product.

If you're that desperate for more power, join me in the Steam Deck forum. There's more to life than Nintendo Switch, after all.

https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/other_gaming/valves_steam...

@Anti-Matter some fantastic games. Are they all day 1 purchases. That alligator game looks fun 😉

@Magician
I'm with you, angry or not. I don't think people realize how excruciating it's gonna feel when we're 2-3 years after the SWOLED's release and still don't have a new Nintendo console with more power and the PS5/Xbox are churning out games that we won't have a hope of getting.

That's a ways off, but tunes will change. A huge curveball can also be streaming, but I'm pretty hesitant to put too much into it at the moment.

For now, I'm still ok with the Switch's capabilities and the games it's getting. I think BotW2 and (maybe?) Prime 4 will be the end of the road for the Switch, and whatever period of time comes after those releases will be pretty painful until we get new hardware.

@rallydefault I honestly don't think Nintendo's ever going to be at the point where they'll be able to get every game PlayStation and Xbox get ever again. They might get a surprise port here and there but they're coasting along just fine being the more specific platform with specific needs that they have been really since post-GameCube, which was like the last console where they actually tried to have equity with other platforms

Nintendo's now in the position where it's essentially the secondary platform you get for specific games like Nintendo exclusives and stuff like classic or indie games. You don't buy a Nintendo console expecting it to have all the multiplatform AAA games that PlayStation and Xbox get because it hasn't been that way for years. You kind of need those other platforms if you want to get those games in particular. Most major third parties really don't take Nintendo seriously for the people who only own Nintendo consoles. It sucks, but it's just been that way for so long that you kind of have no other option than to just get another platform if you seriously want the graphically impressive AAA stuff

Side note, I love how this thread is just devolving into a therapy session for people trying to make peace with the fact it'll be years before Nintendo even makes a proper next gen console that might get some games Sony, Microsoft and PC are getting lol

@TheFrenchiestFry
Yea, there's no way. They have been relegated to second console status for a few gens now, but I would argue the Switch really made some big strides. I mean, I'm playing Crash Bandicoot 4 right now on my Switch, and that's awesome. We know there wasn't a chance of something like that happening on the Wii or Wii U, maybe even not on the Gamecube (but not due to lack of power).

I'm on board for the the long haul, though, whatever happens.

@Magician
But Switch OLED edition looks very nice in White Joycons and White dock. 😛
BTW, if I am a sheep, I will say Baaaaa..... instead. 🤭