Topic: Would you do a lot of traveling with your Switch, or would you prefer to stick to a 3DS?

@SwitchForce Well it sounds like you are really trying to discount the 3DS in that statement. I have a Switch, I have had it since it released, so trying to sell me on the merits of a Switch is quite pointless. The fact remains that this is a discussion about what individuals prefer for travel, and if someone had their reasons for preferring one over the other I don't see how there is any issue to take.

IMO, the 3DS travels better. The clam shell design means the important stuff is better protected. The Switch suffers from the same problem as a PSP or PS Vita in terms of portability. The analog sticks are at risk during travel without hard shell case to carry it in.

@JayJ Yeah, there was a lot of hostility in that whole response. Ultimately, I love my Switch and I do travel with it a lot but there's no disputing that the 3DS has the edge in size and travel-safe form factor, so I can totally understand when people say they prefer the 3DS for traveling.

The issue is one wants to think others should do what they want that is the issue. Did I say I was selling no that was you thinking so- this irks me when someone reads between the lines. That already tells me this person waste of time to others peoples experiences. And fyi I have 14 3DS some are the collectible designs so if you thought you knew me better you don't.

This is why you know what your doing when going on the road it's not rocket science. Anyone traveling NSW without a case is just asking for trouble. 3DS shells is good until you drop it if you don't also keep it in a case traveling so both will break or damage if you don't bring proper protection on the road either way.

I would prefer to bring my 3ds more since I still don't have a screen protector or a carrying case for my switch. But I have brought it with me traveling before.

@SwitchForce ? Your response makes absolutely no sense. I didn't compare anything. I merely mentioned that I won't be using my 3ds much until I get it modded. Which was stated merely to explain why my 3ds is not being used even for travel. Not sure what cop out you are talking about either. I already stated that Switch is my primary system right now and my travel system. Perhaps you were confused by my post?

You realize that the point of this thread is for people to talk about which system they PREFER to travel with right? You seem to be getting defensive for literally no reason.

Out of the box the 3DS's screen and controls are protected from, say, scratches caused by keys and minor impacts. Of course if you drop it things will get damaged though. Out of the box a Switch's screen is vulnerable to scratches and the controls are at risk from travel unless carefully packed. So nice apples to oranges comparison. One requires a carrying case which entirely prevents the system from being used, the other treats a carrying case as optional. A few designs of which let you use the system while it's protected by the case.

EDIT: And note that I had said "better protected", not "completely protected".

For me it more depends on which system I’m more into at the time. I go into a kick where I’m all about playing some older games so I’ll play the 3DS. I still want to pick up Metroid for that. You can’t beat being able to put the 3DS in a case with eight games and hardly take up any space. I’ve taken both systems out for a day away from home and enjoy them both. Like I said it mainly comes down to what game I’m into.

I do consider the relative fragility of the Switch and also I’m waiting for cloud saves.

Last week on a longer family vacation I took my Switch as I knew I could travel with it safely and it was worth it because a lot of use.

But I type this from a night stop over in London with a backpack. And I brought my 3ds, it didn’t feel worth the risk of bringing my Switch.

I dont use my 3DS anymore. Switch only, and I take it everywhere, including work.

You don't have to worry about digital games being lost because they're tied to your account, unlike 3DS where if you lose the system you lose all the digital games on it as well.

I have a slim black case with a handle along the spine, just big enough for Switch and a little crevice underneath that's perfect size for a 3DS XL or GPD Win 2. Of course I opt for the GPD Win 2 over 3DS. Full fat Nintendo and PC console gaming on the go, all in one case. And the mesh net carries the USB-C PD charger and portable battery, which works for either portable system.

Also keep a tempered glass screen protector on Switch, so I never worry about roughing it up. The case keeps it protected anyways. And I only take it out once I get to where I'm going, at which point I'm very careful and not going to damage the system in any way.

I've found the slim case to be the most portable option. So easy to carry, holds everything you need including portable battery and charger, and keeps it protected.

Both are good systems. I see no reason to shun one for the other. But until I can get a case for it (and maybe a backup battery) I'm reluctant to take my Switch out of the house much for fear of the analog sticks breaking. To be fair, this is also why I don't take my Vita out and about often. That said, the Switch is far more portable then my XB1. As such that's likely now going to be the system I take with me when I visit my dad. Not to mention the ability to play fun multiplayer games on it with only one or two sets of joy con.

Speaking of which, I need to get me a second set of them. Maybe I'll get the Super Mario Party bundle to get a second pair that way? Still thinking about this.

@SwitchForce Oh, now I understand why your name is Switch Force. :S Just let people say whatever they want.

For me, 3DS is also much better as a handheld that you take with you and Switch is more a fragile hybrid system.

It's kind of like how tablets are in theory something you can take with you anywhere you go. In practice, mine rarely leaves the house.

Do people actually take any handheld or mobile device and throw it into a purse or backpack as-is right out of the box?

Most people will want an extra layer of protection or two on 90% of their gadgets.

Like, the only device I use without any form of extra protection is my work laptop. And that's only because they don't make screen protectors and bumper cases for it.

@ReaderRagfish For me it seems to be all about how grounded I am going to be while I am out of town. Like, if I am just going to one location and back, and I'll be spending my time in the one location for a while, the Switch seems like the perfect thing to take with me as a portable home console of sorts.

The problem is when I am going on a trip where I will be running around a lot and going from location to location. In those situations I find myself wanting to take my 3DS instead since it just seems to be better suited for that kind of travel where I am going all over the place.

Yes, people do. I have one physical game cart for my 3DS, and the rest of the games are digital downloads. As such I don't need a way to carry a dozen different game carts. When I take it out and about it's stowed in my hip pouch. This is the same area btw where I store several other things, a few of which could scratch the screen if it wasn't a clam shell design. The only accessory I might have with me for it is my Circle Pad Pro, if I plan on playing MH4U. My phone either goes in my pocket (the belt clip part of the protective covering broke off) or in a different pocket on the hip pouch since even with a screen protector I'd rather not risk it being scratched up.

@FaeKnight Yeah I got a screen protector on my Switch but I never bothered with one for any of my 3DS consoles, the standard 3DS touch screen always seems to be fine without a screen protector. Heck I didn't even bother with it for my original 2DS, I always seem to keep that stored in a hard travel case if I am going somewhere with it or a soft case at home, with a 3DS I just use a basic soft case.

Actually you know me more less then you think. I currently besides a single NSW have 15 New 3DS XL some of which are collectors design and I have 300+ DS/3DS games so the name is just that a name. I play both much as I can I use the NSW more because it am attempting to finish BoTW on and off because of my busy schedule and other family hogging my NSW as well.

...priceless.

Anyway, I typically will toss my 2DS case into my briefcase a few times a week. The few times I've brought my Switch to work, I end up not playing it, so I'd just rather leave my $300 toy at home.

@Yosheel
I guess I am in minority then. I never buy any protections for any of my devices. That includes all iPhones, iPads, Switch, 3DS.. you name it. I just like the feel of things they ment to be. If they drop - they drop, what can you do.
And to be honest - I took Switch once or twice on vecation and wrapped it in a towel and put it in the bag 😁.
I’ll consider buying carrying case for Switch enentualy because that thing is fragile af.