Poll: What Are Your Nintendo Switch Pre-Order and Launch Day Plans?

256MB?! I sense a typo?

To probably skip it even though I have it pre ordered. I'll have Zelda on Wii U to preoccupy my time.

Just Zelda and 1 2 Switch for me. Maybe a carrying case/ screen protector if GAME are selling one at the time, if not I'll wait until next payday to buy accessories.

Ive preordered the switch with zelda...... if my local GAME do a midnight launch then im attending if not i will go and get it in the morning seeing as i have booked the day off work anyways

With confirmation that the Switch will be an early B-day present, a launch day Switch has moved up from probable to almost certain.

Have said Zelda, Setsuna and FAST but only Zelda is confirmed so far; other 2 depend on price. Whilst I am interested in Snipper Clips, I'll need to check more out about it and maybe wait a bit before adding it.

I went for 64GB SD card as I intend to be primarily a physical game user but really depends on price. If good quality cards are too pricey I'll drop to 32GB; if not may up to 128GB.

@Barncak MB instead of GB?

Nintendo, White or Blue color for Nintendo Switch, please.

I question if the system allows interchangeable memory cards? Having the ability to trade back and forth between small cards instead of having to buy a huge capacity card would keep the cost down, or at least spread the cost over the lifetime.

Amazon say it will deliver on the 4th for my pre order! Not happy! Wanted it on Friday!!!

@Barncak I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say. In the poll above there is an option to select a 256MB micro sd card rather than 256GB. I was asking if this was a typo. I know that 256GB cards exist but 256MB in 2017?

On Launch day im now getting Zelda and I am Setsuna and (if it comes out at launch) Fast Rmx. Im getting a 128gb micro sd card because they seem to be best value per gig. Im assuming, like with the vita, you can switch (arf) micro sd cards. Nit a lot of oeople think about this and it is a big plus on micro sd cards over hdd's. And then finally i will get a pro controller.
I think this is the best i can do at launch. Would like another good game or two but out of everything Zelda and I am Setsuna seem to be the only games offering something of substance. Yeah, i'm still annoyed that im getting a new console with games i could buy much cheaoer on other systems, but im hoping the switch library swells over March and April. We will see i supose, but i am very excited.

Got the switch and breath of the wild pre-ordered. Maby I buy some other games but I don't think so, when I'm bored with Zelda a few months passed already and then I will have a little more choice about what I want to play next. I'm fine.

For definite on day one I'll be downloading Zelda and Snipperclips. I'll get a 200gb card if I can, if not I'll go for 128gb. The Pro controller might need to wait a couple of weeks as I've got a lot of other expenses in March. The shop I'm buying my Switch from offer a decent trade in for Wii U games so I might trade in a few I don't play and put the credit towards the Pro controller. I should probably do that soon before the value of my Wii U games drops further . It's going to feel a bit weird trading in MK8 and having the DLC be unusable but come April when Deluxe comes out I'll soon get over it.

@Untempered-Link Why on Earth are you payimg GAME prices?! There are much cheaper and better stores out there!

Only BOTW limited (i wanna live this adventure without anything else!), 128gb (but i'll take it in the future, not now) and no accessories (there's no real need for any)

@SLIGEACH_EIRE Same here. Waiting for the games that justify the investment, as I did with the Wii U when I picked that up early 2014.

I've preordered the system, Zelda, and a Pro Controller. Planning to buy the official carrying case. Already have lots of USB C cables and a battery pack as my last couple of phones were USB C, and I have an extra 128GB MicroSD ready to go. March 3rd can't come fast enough.

Zelda, Bomberman and Has-Been Heroes for me, together with a 128 GB SD card and a Pro controller.

I'll have to wait until the next week to get my Switch, due to delivery times from abroad... but I'm tempted to get the Wii U version of BotW as well so that I'll get to taste it right at 3/3... ;---D

I advise everyone to get a carrying case to shield that little baby!
Plus it'll be useful to carry the Joy-Con straps and extra games with you.

I got everything done and am just now counting the days to launch. Will take a week's vacation from work and spend it just on "Breath of the Wild". I hope everything goes smoothly until that date.

Where's the "Not getting a Switch until Mario, and I'm playing Breath of the Wild on Wii U" option?

@gamermole Same here. I'm hoping for a midnight launch but I normally get home do the system update and nod off.

I've pre-ordered a pro controller and breath of the wild and I'll probably get a carry case with screen protector. That's all I can afford to spend at the moment. Wish it was March now!

@abbyhitter In an article from last year when the Wii-U was still alive.

@Shiryu don't normally pull people up on spelling but if you're waiting for days until your lunch you'll be starving 😂😂😂

Midnight Launch for me! Then No work on Friday Saturday and Sunday! ha ha!

@Monkeyofthefunk Dang it!

@Monkeyofthefunk You don't know @Shiryu - He's all about Lunch!

My launch day plan is playing BotW on Wii U and waiting until Odyssey to buy a switch.

@NoxAeturnus I didn't know Wii U died! I was just playing Link to the Past on him before

I preordered the switch and the BOTW Special edition.
I'm debating whether to get a 128gb or just preorder Super Bomberman R and I Am Setsuna instead if I have an extra funds available...

Yeah, I preordered 1-2-Switch.. Not sure why, just wanted something other than Zelda!

@abbyhitter thats the option I was looking for

Zelda, 1-2 Switch, Bomberman R and Has-been heroes (march 28th release) have all been preordered. Will also get snipper clips. Blue and Red Joycon sets, extra dock for the switches. haven't ordered my SDcard yet as I wont think I'll need it immediately.

No midnight launch for me, and as of yet I have only the console and Zelda on preorder. I don't see Bomberman selling out, and Sniperclips is digital so I'm all set.

I'm waiting on the best price possible for Mario Kart, and I'll be grabbing (no pun intended) ARMS and Splatoon 2 when they launch.

Cases etc. are a secondary consideration, but I can see myself getting one on the day if the offers are right.

GAME usually try and squeeze as much out of you at launch as possible, so they sometimes do some on-the-spot deals on certain stuff.

Keeping it simple; just me, my Switch, and the Legend of Zelda.

I believe I read somewhere that the internal memory (32GB) would only be used for saves if there was an SD card in it. Could someone then explain to me why anyone would buy a 16GB card as that would pretty much downgrade the storage (assuming save data won't surpass 16GB). Even 32GB would seem mostly pointless.

Screen protector if it is not included in box.

Not getting the Switch, getting Limited Edition Zelda BotW thou.

Going to get BotW for Wii U.

No option for "none" under the SD cards? I plan on sticking with carts, and download-only titles go to my Steam account, so I have little reason for an SD card yet.

Zelda and Bomberman at launch. Glad to see Bomberman isn't doing too bad in the polls here. Too expensive to do anyting else really. Just got the Switch thanks to saved up Christmas money.

I just pre-ordered the master edition of Zelda. Haven't pre-ordered the system yet. I'll probably buy it a bit later in the year.. Really looking forward to Super Bomberman R!!

I was going to say I'm only getting Breath of the Wild at launch, but I just learned from this article that The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ will also be at launch so I'll be sure to get that as well.

As for accessories, already ordered a USB-C cable, and I managed to secure a Pro Controller preorder so I'm good to go!

I'm still trying to decide what size Micro-SD card to get...but I have time. My wallet needs a couple paychecks to recover a bit before I jump on one.

@abbyhitter I would say you're in the wrong article comment section altogether then.

@FX102A same! A March birthday made this a must buy! A 30th birthday made it a must buy with a shed load of accessories....

Those percentages are confusing. I assume they represent percentages of total votes counted for all the games listed (since I find it hard to believe only 38% of people buying the Switch are getting Zelda) But what's the point of showing percentages of total votes? Wouldn't it make more sense to show what percentage of people who voted are going to buy each game?

Sorry for being a statistics stickler. Can someone clarify?

Pre-ordered Breath of the Wild, a Pro Controller and carrying case. Will also get I Am Setsuna, Fast RMX and Snipperclips. Already have a 128GB MicroSD card and several USB-C cables.

Don't have any pre order plans. Mostly because I didn't pre-order. System isn't worth it financially yet. I do want onebthough. So to everyone who's getting at launch, happy gaming

Zelda, 1-2 switch. Sadly the Mario Kart deluxe wheels are ridiculous small. I may have to make my own somehow or hope we will be able to buy them bigger at some point.

I wanted a "waiting for Mario Kart" option before I get a Switch.

None of the other games interest me.

@abbyhitter This.

I'm waiting until the holiday season of 2017 to buy one. I'll get Super Mario Odyssey and maybe Fire Emblem Warriors if it's out by then. I'm not sure about accessories yet.
And I'm getting Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U the day it comes out.

Unfortunately I won't be able to afford one at launch, so I'm just getting BotW for Wii U, then buying it again for Switch in July.

I've opted for the PS4 option instead. Currently the Switch seems too expensive for me, and it's going to take a long time before it has a killer games library.

I can play Splatoon, Mario Kart and Zelda on my Wii U. If I didn't have a Wii U, then the Switch would be much more tempting for me.

Pre ordered a Switch with Zelda, looking now to add Super Bomberman R and maybe a pro controller with an adttional set of joy cons for multiplayer Bomberman with my kids. Shopping round for the extra's as prices seem to be fluctuating.
Don't need an micro SD card as I already have an old Sandisk Extreame 64GB card.

Switch (Red/Blue from Amazon) preferably, otherwise I still have my old GameStop preorder for the gray one, Zelda Mastersword Edition and 1-2-Switch for launch (the latter is already completely paid for), a Pro Controller preordered at Amazon, and a Switch Carrying Case and Joy-Con Charge Grip, both already paid for, too. Also the Zelda amiibos, whose price apparently has increased from 15€ to 20€ for some reason, but I still gotta preorder them and I plan on fully paying the price at the preorder. Trying to split up the overall costs as much as possible.

No cemented plans for March 3 per se until I can be sure the retailer's gonna have the stock by then (there are many factors like the pace of our custom services to keep expectations sober). When the proper "launch day one" for me comes, I'll be busy rummaging through settings making necessary registrations. Depending on my wallet at the moment and eShop's readiness, I Am Setsuna should settle in the internal storage in due time unless the next few weeks reveal something else on my wishlist (all the way to Gamecube VC titles like Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - a guy can dream). Not planning to buy any external storage until months later; neither do I see the need to invest in accessories so far.

@crimsontadpoles

I pretty much did the same thing. I bought a PS4 when they were on sales this past holiday season (for Mass Effect: Andromeda basically). All the big games on Switch are also out on the Wii U, so no rush and why bother, right?

I have these four items pre-ordered:
Switch Console,
Zelda Limited Edition,
Pro Controller,
Carry Case.

and if I can find it, I'll also want Binding of Isaac. (I don't know if it's confirmed physically or not where I live),

I've seen some 128GB MicroSD cards in Tesco for £39 so I'll nab one of them when I'm next in town.

I'm really worried about pre-orders and not getting my Switch on day 1. I got an email from GAME (yes, I should have probably gone somewhere else) saying I was in front of the queue, but they still have a warning on their site saying not every pre-order will be fulfilled. What a joke!

I plan on finding out when the shop's going to be open, asking about how many units they're getting in store, asking if they're likely to do a midnight launch, if not, I'll get there before the store opens. I want to be there before anyone else with pre-orders gets there just incase they do it on a 'first come, first serve' basis.

Hype, but worried.

Gray Switch Set
Zelda: BotW (Master Edition)
Bomberman R
Pro Controller
Messenger Bag or Backpack (still can't decide)

I'll be waiting for extra joy-cons until they come in more appealing colors.

I would say that I am rather letdown by the launch titles, but then personally for me, I felt the same for the Wii and 3DS, both which launched with zero games I wanted. Sure, both of them eventually got some that I want and I was happy afterwards, but with the Switch, Super Bomberman R sealed the deal for me on the system and so did Breath of the Wild. I'll just wait for the Pro Controller and 2TB SDXC card to go on store shelves.

Edit: I'm also getting the carrying case included with my Breath of the Wild Special Edition preorder.

Has anyone found a carrying case that will fit the entire system, a game card case or some kind, joy-cons, AND a Pro Controller? Doesn't seem like any on Amazon mention anything about fitting the Pro Controller.

Nothing. Because there won't be any in stock.

Holding off in the Pro Controller, I don't know how the Joycons & grip feel yet so I might not feel the need for one anyway. Just need to find a decent case.

For games I have Zelda preordered (of course, who is buying a switch at launch without it!?) and will be getting Fast RMX and Snipperclips as soon as I can no question. Bomberman R and 1-2-Switch I'm just waiting to find for a decent price (or something to assure me the higher price tag is justified). I am Setsuna interests me but I will likely wait as I doubt I'll have time for that and Zelda at the same time.

I went as you say, all out.

Switch (Best Buy)
$312.69

Genuine Samsung Evo+ 256GB MicroSD (eBay)
$90.62

Power A Everywhere Messenger Bag (Best Buy)
$31.79

PDP Zelda Console Case (Amazon)
$13.10

Joy-Con Charging Grip (Target)
$30.20

Switch Pro Controller (Amazon.de)
$77.91

Aukey 20,000 mAh Battery (Amazon)
$38.15

PDP Screen Protection Kit (Best Buy)
$6.62

Amiibo Link Archer (Best Buy)
$12.71

Amiibo Guardian (Best Buy)
$15.89

Breath of the Wild (eShop)

Bomberman R (eShop)

No launch for me. I'm taking a wait and see approach.

@Marshi haha nah only getting the console from GAME, got my Zelda and 1 2 Switch preorders at amazon. The console costs about the same everywhere and hopefully GAME are doing a midnight launch

Accessories wise, I will be getting a LAN adaptor in addition to an extra USB C charging cable and a micro SD card. That wasn't an option on the poll, but I thought I'd mention that it's a fairly essential day-one add-on to get maximal network speeds.

@StephenYap3 A 2TB micro SD is still 2 or 3 years off yet and will be very expensive at first.512GB micro SD aren't even really available yet,they can be had but are ridiculously expensive.Even a non-micro 512GB SD card costs over £250.It's best to go with 128GB or 200G for now then by the time they're full a 256GB will be a lot cheaper.Then by the time that's full,if that day comes,a 532GB should be available for a decent price.

I preordered with no games. I plan on not opening it until solid non-fanboy reviews and then will decide if I want it or if I should sell it.

Switch is promising but with so few launch games then this may be a 2018 device.

@OorWullie Just a heads up, Snipperclips hasn't been confirmed for launch, just a march launch window.

@Shiryu using your work vacation on a video game? I like your style.

I didn't realize snipperclips was a launch game. It's download only, right?

@nobboysbro I actually remembered that about 10 minutes after I posted but as i was outside I couldn't edit it.Then when I got back in I read a post in the forums with a Tweet that Snipperclips is rumoured to be arriving now on launch day

Hold your Breath of the Wild

Im gonna request as many indies to review on Switch as possible!

@maggerbee Nice man! That's how its done! Haha. What was your grand total? I forgot about BotW amiibo. Even though we still don't know what they do, I'll probably get all of those as well.

I'm surprised by the amount of people actually interested in buying 1 2 Switch. Granted, I didn't play it, but from the footage shown I though it was really really bad, as in I wouldn't play it even if it was bundled with the Switch.

Guess it does appeal to some gamers. Good work, Nintendo!

@ThomasBW84 Mario Kart wheels are not available at launch. Released on 28th April, along with Mario Kart.

@sdelfin Please not I have never done this in my life. Wii aside Nintendo usually doesn't launch hardware with a new Zelda along and even that it was during the hollidays period, not in March where there are no proper holidays to enjoy a game of "Breath of the Wild" caliber. Besides I have worked way too much all my life, I deserve a break for once.

If I had the money I'd get one, regardless of some worries and fears I have, but I don't have the money.

It's Zelda and 1 2 switch for me, no one believes me when I tell them about the HD Rumble!

@JH64
This is typical Amazon, they've given you a delivery date they can guarantee, chances are their stock will arrive early enough to deliver on the 3rd.

I scheduled a vacation day for Friday, March 3rd. I decided against the midnight launch at BestBuy in Madison, WI. Last time I did that with New 3DS it was 1am by the time I got home, and nearly 2am by the time I got the system set up and updated. So I'm heading to a BestBuy closer to Milwaukee (30 min drive) the morning of release to pick up my Switch, Zelda Breath of the Wild Special Edition, Zelda normal edition, Bomberman R, and will have the other 37 items I ordered shipped, since I don't need them right away. Already got 256gb microSD in preparation, and just about every accessory known to man locked in 🤗

Glad to see Bomberman R in the number 2 spot. It's always good to see third-party games getting attention from the fans.

@Siskan
I think you heard wrong. The internal memory should work just like it did on Wii U. The SD card adds to it, not replaces it.

@Hordak
Here's a few options that should fit the Pro Controller (and more). I'm getting the backpack, and will just put my Switch in a normal sized case for quick travel, then stuff it and everything else in the backpack for the full spread. Search "Nintendo Switch" on Amazon and you'll find all 4 of these. The first is the smallest option- a case just big enough to also slide a Pro Controller in.

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Isn't Constructor a launch title?

@abbyhitter so much this.

Only picking up Zelda at launch and will have to wait until the summer if the list i saw at my gamestore is to be true.

Me? Playing Breath of the Wild on Wii U.

well i do have one pre-ordered but i'm not sure if i'm gonna keep it

The only game i really want right now is Breath of the Wild and i could get that on the Wii U

maybe i will get one later in the year once more games are out i want, i made the mistake of getting a XB1 at launch for one game and now all it does is gather dust and i don't want that to happen to the Switch too

I'll be playing BOTW on WiiU at the Switches launch. Probably get a switch around late spring early summer when Splatoon and more games drop.

BotW at launch, Bomberman, TetrisPuyopuyo and UltraSF2 after it.

Pre-ordered my Switch but nothing else yet, not even any games.

I have the following preordered for pickup on launch day at Best Buy. Unfortunately I work till 11pm that night, but will take a break to pickup. I planned early to grab most things before anything sold out to avoid scalpers. And paired with Best Buy GCU and a Visa Checkout promo used a few times I didn't have to pay near full MSRP, though my budget will be tapped for a couple months. Not including tax for the sake of comparison.

-Switch console w neon joy-cons $299.99
-extra neon red blue joy-con set $57.26
-charging joy-con grip $22.72
-Switch Pro controller $44.99
-Special edition Zelda BotW (includes case but no sword) $79.99
-Breath of the Wild amiibo (all five) $54.15

Snipperclips will likely be day one, and depending on funds may buy Bomberman R. I'll wait on a 256GB card for a good sale as 32GB internal will work for now as I won't have much digitally. We'll see when they announce their VC plans. Hopefully their are crossbuy type purchases and Gamecube. But we may not hear much until closer to E3.

@RenanKJ Could be Nintendo have struck social gold again. Not a bad thing...and certainly better than getting out Microsoft Flight Simulator to entertain a group of people!

Zelda and Bomberman for me. I'm getting a 128 GB and an extra joy con at launch. A pro controller, carrying case, A third-Party system display stand, An external battery at a later date. I turned in 2 0f my 4 3DS es at Gamestop and a few games so I have good chunk of change there. So maybe I will get a third game.

On 3 March I'll be playing Breath Of The Wild on Wii U...

@jimi because it say, "What are your Nintendo Switch preorder and launch day plans"?

Well I pre-ordered a Switch from Game about a week before the presentation then got a an email from them that I am first in line in for a grey bundle, I am hoping that the nearer the time they will give me the choice between grey and neon. However I don't think I'll get the neon bundle sadly, I asked the guys in Game the other day and they said that their initial pre-orders are sold out. I asked them if they are doing a midnight launch they said they think so but check nearer the time!

On Amazon.uk I pre-ordered Zelda BOTW and at the moment it is coming up as (I'm a prime customer too) so that's coming up as £48.00 and the Wii-U version is £38.00. So I am pleased about that, also I ordered a 64GB micro card, I pre-ordered a case and a Switch pro controller from the Nintendo UK Store (cheaper than anywhere else too) I'm kinda thinking Game will 'sell up' on launch night and if it's not £60.00 I will pick up Super Bomberman for it. Also I am considering getting an extra charger, that's £25.00 (which is quite expensive) and neon joy cons. I'll see if again I pre-order from either Amazon or the Nintendo store nearer the time.

Oh yeah I hope nearer the time Nintendo does a direct as I really need to know about VC! my phone has a countdown timer on it and at the moment it is saying 32 days till launch!

@invictus4000 Without the Digital Games I think it's $629.68. I got some good deals on eShop cards, $60 eShop Money for
$39.29.
I'm really hoping they make the eShop good, and include a good Virtual Console without having to repurchase all my games I have on my Wii U VC.

I see screen protectors aren't an option.

Does anyone know if the Eshop will be the same on your account? I have $80 worth of cards from my Birthday that I haven't used yet.

On Switchmas, I'll be getting the console with Breath of the Wild and a Pro Controller (all preordered). I already got a 128gb microSD so I'll just pop that in there. I'll also buy Snipperclips for sure and Fast RMX if the price is right.

@Shiryu please don't feel like I'm judging you. I apologize if I made you feel self conscious. I was very sincere in my comment that I like your style regarding your plans. I'm the type of person who gets more enjoyment using my leisure time to relax at home and keep things simple rather than make big plans. No joke, I imported a Dreamcast from Hong Kong when it was new and it coincidentally arrived on the last day of school before a short vacation. I bet you can guess how I spent that break. It was great! Seriously, I like your plan and I hope the whole thing is wonderful.

I'm going to give Super Bomberman R, I Am Setsuna, Fast RMX, and Has Been Heroes a whirl. The only thing that interests me about Breath of the Wild is the promsing return of the Gerudo, but I can watch how that plays out when my brother plays it.

I might also spring for one of the two Joy-Con charging options. Storage and extra Joy-Cons can come as they are needed.

I hope Fire Emblem Warriors has multiplayer. My big disappointment with the 3ds port was no multiplayer. (Though Tetra evened that out.)

Switch at Launch, with Zelda BOTW Limited Edition. Super Bomberman R, I am Setsuna, Snipperclips, and Fast RMX when they get released/I have money and time to play them.

I was planning to get a Pro Controller, but Switch and Zelda will murder my wallet, so I will take my time in procuring one.

I'll put a 64GB MicroSD in the Switch for the time being, since I have one lying around.

This should be a fun year for me...

I won't be getting the system. For me to get the system, the price will have to drop because it's too expensive, needs more games then just Zelda and Wii U ports, and I need to see more commitment from third party before I care about this thing.

@JaxonH Actually the Wii U works in a similar way. When you connect an external HDD, the games on the internal memory will stay there and can be moved to the HHD.

I don't remember whether it's possible to move games from the HDD to the internal memory, but you can only install new games to the HDD unless you plug it out. This was even the case when my HDD was full but the internal memory was not. I had to plug it out in order to install to the internal memory.

I pre-ordered Switch console itself (obviously), Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Limited Edition (obviously), Super Bomberman R (obviously), a Pro Controller, a carry case and Snipperclips and of course a 128GB memory card (obviously).

But that may well go up in games depending on what else we hear between now and launch as there are already other downloads that are catching my eye.

@sdelfin Oh no, not a t all. It was I that was judging myself. I push myself too hard on everything I do (something you can quickly acknowledge from quick glimpse here. I should indulge myself more often because life is short and I don't want to get to the final level, look back and decide the journey wasn't worth it.

@Siskan
Yes you can move games back and forth between HDD and internal hard drive on Wii U. You are correct, the default install location becomes external HDD once plugged in, but you can simply move them over in settings.

I chose to move all my virtual console games over to internal storage just in case the drive failed, I'd always have those on the system itself. So ya, nothing is locked to one or the other and you can move data freely between the two. And Switch will be the same way

Sadly, the launch day crowd won't see me as part of them. Nothing against the console: I genuinely want it! But my Xbox One was actually the last console I got by leeching off my parents, or at least that's the plan. As long as I'm unemployed, they have to support me, sadly, but the money I could put into a console will instead be invested in a more in-depth course held by my Krav Maga instructor in order to get a job in the security business because, honestly, I've been a leech for far too long, and I have to get a job in order to move out of my house and, hopefully, start living on my own.
I owe it to them. And to my girlfriend. And to my friends who have always been close to me. And, of course, to myself, because I want to be the one paying for the console.

I'm always a bit surprised why so many want a Pro Controller at launch. I'd give the Grip a chance as that is basically the same.

Only for multiplayer purposes I can understand, but it somehow doesn't feel like this is the main reason for most.

I'm getting Breath of the Wild: Special Edition, which comes with a carrying case, and I plan on getting I Am Setsuna. I want to get a Pro controller too. I would be interested in Bomberman if it was $20. I'm holding out hope that there will be more on the eshop on day 1 than we currently know about, including Gamecube games like Mario Sunshine, Animal Crossing, and Luigi's Mansion, which I'd definitely buy.

March third is my birthday so I will gift myself a switch and turn off the phone the whole weekend.

I'm undecided thou if I should get pro controler or another Game,as I can't afford both.

as for an SD card I'll just put in an old 4 GB one for now to keep dirt from getting into the slot!

the 32 GB onboard memory will be plenty for now as I'll be getting everything physically.

@gamermole I was told they are doing midnight launch in my Shop GAME,so I would have thought yours would do same

I'll wait until next year, when more games have come out. (And also to finally see all the real tech specs- still no confirmation on UHS-II support, and the best deal for one of those right now is a $32 64 GB 150 MB/s Lexar card.) Hopefully, some 3rd party screen protectors from Illumishield or other companies will have also been created by then.

@StephenYap3 it will take quite a while for 2 TB microSD cards to appear. and when they do they'll probably be $500+.

I'm gonna be honest here: I love the Switch and it's concept, and I'm getting it launch day. Pre-ordered and everything.

But not one of those launch games interest me in the slightest. Maybe if I feel like I just HAVE to play something on it - I'll pick between Breath of the Wild and Bomberman R. But I'm not gonna hold my breath on either.

I'm perfectly happy to wait for Disgaea 5, Dragonball Xenoverse 2, Seasons of Heaven and a few others though. So it's no skin off my back.

Neon Switch with BOTW, midnight launch. Already got a 64gb micro sd. Snipperclips when available. I want Bomberman but a little cheaper. May pick up some e shop credit if there are some Gamecube vc.

@maggerbee I hope the digital front is good too. eShop and not having to rebuy everything but I'm not getting my hopes up on that one. I got a neon color Switch console, BotW Special edition, 1, 2, Switch, and a 200GB micro SD. I will also pick up some BotW amiibo (assuming they have good functionality) and possibly a pro controller. My work is paying for all of it so bring it all on! Haha.

@Marshi please tell me one store that is doing the Switch much cheaper than Games price.

By much cheaper I think it would have to be more than £4.

Breath of the Wild and Bomberman at retail.
I Am Setsuna and Binding of Issac digital.
200 GB Micro SD Card.
Carry Case.

Had holidays owing from work, which I need to use up by March 31st, so I'm taking the week off. The Friday and weekend will be exclusively Switch, do have other stuff planned for the rest of it though.

Zelda BOTW on my Wii U for weeks, unless Nintendo announces Duck Game, No Brakes Valet, or Toto Temple Deluxe for Switch, in that case I will playing those with friends.

@OorWullie 512 GB, not 532

Grey Switch, Zelda, Bomberman, Pro Controller, Carry Case and Screen Protector. I'm more excited about Bomberman than Zelda though. Multiplayer on the go is the most appealing aspect of the Switch to me.

I have a Switch and Zelda on pre-order (plus Mario Kart for April). I have the 3rd booked off work. I have, perhaps stupidly, placed my pre-orders with different shops so I may end up with either the Switch or Zelda turning up some time before the other. If the Switch comes first I will probably buy an eShop game, like Fast Racing, to tide me over until Zelda arrives.

Console (grey, not keen on the neon), BotW, I am Setsuna, carry case, stick nubs, pro controller and maybe a couple more games, depending on what exactly is on offer (VC?), a couple of the BotW amiibo, external battery pack. Already have 128GB sd. Might go to the midnight launch.

@strongest_link In my comment I referenced that card 3 times,twice as 512GB yet you call me out for once typing 532?

Just the console, Breath of the Wild :Special Edition =( and a pro controller at the moment.

I'm gonna need some kind of case, a 64 or 128GB MicroSD, and a large power bank battery. Pro Controller I'll try to get at launch, but I can hold out until Splatoon 2 comes out, when it'll be critical.

Games, I'll go for I am Setsuna and FAST RMX. As well as The King of Fighters '98 (for my 8th time, across as many consoles and Steam. Why not?), Waku Waku 7, and Metal Slug 3 as those become available.

I will get Zelda Special Edition which is already paid and brings with it a sort of carrying case. I will also get the PRO controller, 1,2-Switch, I am Setsuna and Snipperclips. I will wait to see how the charging works and if I find myself needing extra charge then I will buy the Charging Grip. Lastly I will get a 128gb micro which will be more than enough since I buy very few stuff in the e-shop.

The only things I don't like about the Switch are the accessories' prices and no Netflix (though that'll probably happen sometime after launch). Other than that, I'm hyped like crazy! If only if the accessories were cheaper because it looks like I'll just have to settle with getting just a Pro-Controller and a Joy-Con charger (I'm excluding things like carrying-cases BTW). Last thing; I don't mind if I have to pay $299 for the console. I don't think that's a bad price for a console honestly. Guaranteed, however, people are going to call me wrong about that.

Day 1 or as close to since I haven't been able to lock in a pre order. Getting Zelda for both systems, switch, 256mb sdcard, carrying case and maybe 2-3 other games but doubtful since nothing else really calls to me.
And I need Zelda for both since the switch will be mine and the Wii U is more for my 3 sons.

@OorWullie yep

@masterLEON This is the first I have heard of the Neo Geo games being confirmed for Switch. I have bought KOF98 on pretty much every console I've had since Dreamcast (as well as PC) and doubt I'll stop now.

Really excited to see a Switch in action, but for now I just have Breath of the Wild pre-ordered for Wii U! So excited. I'm sure that'll tide me over until there's a price drop for the Switch . Not that I really find it that overly expensive...I just prefer to sit a ways behind the tech curve.

Well I'm ordering a 256gb micro SD card on Massdrop but other than that I have my Switch preordered since it was available on Best Buy and am buying a physical copy of 1-2 Switch and digital Mario Kart 8 Deluxe when it's released and BoTW on launch. Hopefully Nintendo's servers won't be dead...

Preordered it and canceled it. Will wait for mario.

@JaxonH
Wow, nice bag for Switch.
But I still curious, why isn't there any White or Blue color because I don't like Black color for some reasons (Too common, too boring).

@Anti-Matter

You want blue and white? Blue and white you shall receive

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@JaxonH
Ooh...!
Thanks for the photo.

@johndevine Base.com. Games are £50 ( 1-2-switch is £32), pro controller is £55. If you want a store you can walk into you have Tesco: pretty much the same as Base but pro controller is £60 which is £5 cheaper than game. Or any other nearby supermarket for that matter, or you have Grainger games, again similar but 1-2-switch is£40. Pretty much EVERYWHERE ive seen is cheaper than game. Their prices are preposterous

Zelda, Bomberman, and a pro controller for me!

I'd like Bomberman to go with Zelda but not at that price. Same for 1, 2, Switch. Maybe if GAME happen to be offering them at a significant discount when I pick up my console... Like when I bought a PS4 Pro I could have bought 4 games at £20 each

I've got switch, zelda and pro controller pre-ordered. But also wii u zelda.

Gonna make my mind up by end of Feb but looking likely I will get the switch. Hoping Nintendo outlines Eshop and other things before then of course.

2 Switches preordered just to make sure I at least get 1 launch day. BOTW LE from Nintendo store uk so I get the T-shirt too, screen protector, messenger bag, joy con charger, extra plug charger, 2 of the wrist strap things for the joy cons, BOTW LE screen protector with BOTW joy con decals and Zelda thumb grips included, pro controller, BOTW ear plugs, most likely a couple of extra usb-c cables? Most likely stick some credit on the Eshop for some hopefully new VC goodness. Already have a few micro sd cards, maybe buy a larger capacity one later? Plus the day booked off work to sit in my new BOTW T-shirt and play BOTW on the new Switch....... simply cant wait........
February is the shortest month of the year but boy is it gonna feel like the longest.............................

Hey, are Nintendo releasing some new style E-shop top up cards for the Switch?

@remag
That's not a rumour...

@Williaint

I never said it was

@remag
That link did.

@Williaint

Yup it did lol

@invictus4000 how is your work paying for it? I went with Gray, didn't like how the joy con colors stood out. I wanted the Master Edition, but it was sold out before I even knew it was being released. And I prefer digital copies. I wish they would have had a special edition with a digital download like Sonic Mania, I also pre-ordered that game.

I can't afford anything else lol

Pre-ordered and will get a physical copy of BoTW. Can't wait to play a console Zelda game on a handheld. Wii U is pretty much done for me.

Already got my 128gb Micro SD as soon as I heard Nintendo Switch supported them. Pre-orders Zelda Breath of the Wild Limited Edition day one on Amazon as well as the Switch itself. Got a Pro Controller on the official UK store and a case, official adapter and Super Bomberman R off Amazon. I'm more than ready for this launch.

Neon Switch and Zelda. Will certainly pick up Snipperclips as well, Has-Been Heroes is a 'probably' and Fast RMX a 'possibly'.

Depending on how easy it is to buy from the Japanese eshop, I might also buy some stuff from over there and we still have no information on VC (please hit it out of the park, Nintendo, but I don't expect much on that front )

I have no intention to buy any accessoires at launch. I expect the basic stuff to be sufficient to play my games and will only buy a mem card once it's absolutely necessary (which admittedly might be soon if I buy those Japanese games). Will pick up a second pair of Joy Con somewhere around the launch of Arms, hopefully as a bundle with the game for a small discount.

Just the Switch and Zelda for me.

Fast RMX is a launch title?

Still, getting BotW + Switch + Case at launch.

We are putting aside as much money as we can for accessories we are getting two consoles on launch day and are planning to take full advantage of the mobility of NINTENDO'S SWITCH I'm getting excited typing this I can't believe it's already so close to launch ZELDA, ZELDA, ZELDA , sorry as I was saying we are excited about the portability of the console so we are getting two carrying cases , two screen protectors, a joy con charging grip for myself and two 256 gigabyte SD's of course the new ZELDA title 😊 , Bomberman R, and Arms then we most likely will be broke or atleast way way over our gaming budget.

Why would anyone use a 16gb sd-card for the Switch? I mean, you get a 32gb card together with your Switch!

Zelda.

Taking the day off to play Zelda. Wooooo

@Pluto14
No, you get 32gb internal storage. The SD card adds to that storage, just like an external hard drive adds to the internal Wii U storage.

So a 16gb card plus 32gb internal storage would give 48gb total space.

edit
Oops, I see Sanders just addressed this above. My bad.

I'm probably gonna get the Switch around Christmas since more games will be available by then.

Also, the Xbox one s. Rare replay isn't gonna play itself!

I pre-ordered the Zelda game.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................On Wii U BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I stick with my Switch preorder I'm getting BotW, a pro controller and an essentials kit (stuff like carry case, screen protectors, etc.).

However I'm increasingly unsure whether I'll get a Switch at launch. Nintendo needs to give more info on stuff like UI, eshop, online, etc. for me to make a final decision.

May end up just buying BotW on Wii U and using the Switch money on XB1 stuff.

Neon Switch, Zelda, Bomberman, 1-2 Switch, Pro Controller, and a Hori Tough Pouch for preorders and I already picked up a 128gb microsdxc card. March 3rd can't get here soon enough!

I'm not buying an SD card. I hardly download any games and even if I do I won't feel the need to have them all installed at the same time.

I'm hoping I can get mine at launch. At the moment I've got almost enough for the Switch itself saved up. Even if I end up not having enough for a game right away I still want to get the Switch purchased, hopefully not getting the chance to get a pre-order in won't be a problem in my area. If I can get enough extra saved I'll be getting BotW for sure. I'm not sure what the biggest extra micro SD card is that I currently have, but I have an 8GB one sitting right in front of me, that'll be something for me to upgrade later.

My plans involve watching the rest of the world go nuts for the Switch while I sit comfortably at home watching non-spoiler footage of a game (BotW) that I'll get around to playing in a couple years when I do get a system. For now, my budget, IRL situation, and backlog are all telling me to sit this launch out.

For me launch day will be:

Switch Console
Pro Controller
Carry Case
64gb or 128gb sd card, can't decide at the minute
Zelda
1,2 Switch (pending reviews)
Snipperclips
I am Setsuna
Fast RMX

I'm suprised how low that Zelda percentage is.

The March lineup is actually surprisingly good...skimping on accessories but want:

Zelda
Super Bomberman R
I am Setsuna
Has-Been Heroes
Fast RMX

Hopefully they won't all be $60... :/

I have the system, BotW SE, Two cases and super bomberman R preordered as of right now. Job hunting currently so that may increase as we get closer to March.

Preordered Zelda, and (I know I'll get them eventually so) Splatoon2, Arms, and Super Mario Odyssey. Assuming these don't have special editions, in which case I may have to consider Switching to those instead if they do.

A few others I'm interested in, but I'm watching pricing, reviews, release date info for the time being.

Oh, and I'm more and more thinking of adding RIME to the list, whenever that comes out. Looks good and is a nice price if it does release at $30

For accessories I ordered extra joycons but I'm tempted to move that to either a pro controller or towards the switch itself.

For launch I've ordered:

Neon Red/Blue Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Store)

Breath of the Wild (Amazon, £46)

Super Bomberman C (Amazon, £48)

I already owned a 128GB card and I intend to go to Argos to get a Zelda case on the day.

@idrawrobots To be fair, the poll is multiple choice, so it could just be that 2400 people in the poll, selected Zelda, along with other choices. The number of polled people could be even lower dependent on how many choices each person chose.

@AlexSora89 Good man, Alex. Tear it up.

I just got a Wii U and 3ds 2 years ago and between the two systems, I'm currently sitting on a backlog of about 60 games. I have a switch and master edition of botw preordered but I may actually cancel my switch preorder and play botw on the u as initially intended. At the moment, the only incentive nintendo is giving early adopters is the free online service. Waiting to purchase a u and 3ds really paid off and is one of the best gaming related decisions I ever made because I avoided the dreaded gaming drought many people mentioned during the Wii U's lifespan. If the switch is successful, I could see Nintendo releasing limited edition botw, Mario, Pokémon, fire emblem, or metroid consoles which gives me even more incentive to hold off. I haven't been this hyped for a console since the psone released but at the moment I have more reasons to wait, and Nintendo isn't really giving me many reasons to upgrade.

I am converting my houses garage into a gaming bunker. It will have blast proof doors and windows installed, I have installed sound proofing in all the walls and set up a backup generator in the unlikely event of a power cut. There is a fridge full of energy drinks and microwave dinners. Yes I have a microwave as well. I have arranged for laser guided missile turrets to protect the perimeter. Some say it’s a bit much, but really is it?

This is my list. Keeps my orders organized and I know what i'm spending (not including tax)

• Nintendo Switch = $300
• Pro Controller = $70
• Joy-Con Controllers = $80
• Joy-Con Charging Grip = $30
• Zelda Special Edition = $100
• 1, 2 Switch = $50
• Travel Bag = $40
• Zelda Skins and grips = $20
• Hori Play stand = $13
• Samsung EVO 256GB SD Card = eBay Bid
• Joy-Con Charging Dock = $30
• Zelda Guide Book = Whaever gold edition costs
• Zelda Amiibo's = $146

I already asked for March 3rd off of work. I dont know how a midnight release would work. Is it 12AM around the world, or depending on time zome would the Switch come out at 9PM while in New York come out at 12PM. Either way I get everything on one day and play the console the soonest I can get my hands on it

Won't be buying s Switch pn launch. Waiting for a discount of some sorts (maybe Black Friday). It is a very cool console to have but not to buy. It has great value but high cost.

Still, I'll be going full blown (?) with it, as with all my previous Nintendo consoles: a couple of pro controllers, another set of joycons and a 128GB card, at least, plus around 150 in games. Also, I'm buying (now) the Amazon's Zelda case because I know it will be sold out.

I have a huge backlog on my 3DS and my Wii U, so not to bummed out.

I'll wait on the Switch for now, since there hasn't been anything at launch that's really wowed me enough to get it, but at least I should give my Wii U one last hurrah with BOTW, before I "Switch" to Nintendo's new hybrid during the holiday season.

I've got quite a few things on pre-order:
Neon Red/Neon Blue Switch Console (£279.99- Amazon)
Zelda Breath of the Wild(£40.80-Amazon)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe(£38.19-Amazon)
Hori Switch tough case (£14.99-Amazon)
Joy con wheel controllers(£12.99- Nintendo)
Extra neon red/neon blue joy cons (£69.99- Nintendo)
PowerA red joy con grip (£9.99-GAME)
PowerA Everywhere messenger console bag (£24.99- GAME)

Not quite sure about what micro SD card I'll be using. Argos did have 200GB Sandisk for £59.99 the other week but now it seems to have shot up to £89.99!

Booked the day off work. Cant wait.

@AlexSora89
good attitude bro. work hard / game hard. gaming does taste better when you earn it

I'm having a bit of difficulty deciding on what I wanna vote for in the first poll. Zelda is an absolute must, but I honestly don't know yet if I'll be picking up other games beside that.

I'd like Bomberman, but that's too pricey for what it is, IMO. I'd like 1-2-Switch, but.. well, same reason as Bomberman, actually. I might go for Snipperclips, but that game hasn't entirely sold me quite yet. I might choose Isaac, but I don't even know the pricing on that one over here, and probably won't go for it either if it's too expensive.

Maybe I'll finally give World of Goo a go since I never picked that up on the Wii (U) and it's apparently really good.

Eh.. for now I just voted for Zelda because that's the only game I'm 100% certain to get in March for the system.

I also chose a 128 GB micro SD card (the Sandisc one that you lovely people on NintendoLife suggested!), a carrying case, a pro controller, extra Joy-Cons, Switch Joy-Con wheels (altough I think they don't actually release until Mario Kart itself is out?), the Joy-Con charging grip, and a third-party Joy-Con charging dock. And some other things not on this poll, like the colored wrist-strap thingies for the colored Joy-Cons, and all the Zelda amiibo also released on that day.

@BionicDodo I found out it's a version of Hamster Corp.'s Arcade Archives that they already rolled out for PS4, XBox ONE, and soon PC. It's unclear if the Switch titles are part of their weekly release schedule or will debut first on Switch as they are not yet available for the other platforms.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/13/nintendo-switch-neo-geo-games-waku-waku-7-kof/

Also, I hope they bring some of the other arcade games from the service over. Would definitely go for Gradius and Salamander/Life Force.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Archives

@Mathieu_B if I'm honest, I've been more excited for Andromeda than I have for Switch.
If you have just picked up a PS4, I urge to to play Bloodborne! (And Rouge legacy)

Hollow Knight is supposedly coming shortly after the Switch releases. That's what I want most!

@Moshugan I hear yah. I personally ordered the 29.99 PDP Nintendo Switch Starter kit which comes with screen protectors, application cards, Joycon gel guards, stick protectors and the carrying case itself.

I went to three stores earlier this week trying to pre-order and they were all 'sold out'. I don't know why Nintendo thinks it's okay to let stores 'sell out' of pre orders but I'm getting really sick if it.

I'm not getting a Switch at launch anymore. I was able to use my Switch money to buy the Uncharted PS4 bundle and Resident Evil 4 and it was cheaper than it would have been to get a Switch and just Zelda.

At the moment, my Switch Day 1 plan is probably playing Horizon: Zero Dawn on my PS4. I'm not opposed to buying a Switch if I happen to find one in a store. If not, I'm okay with waiting until the library of games develops.

Wasn't there an Eternal Darkness trademark filing a little while ago? If that's not just confirming copyright and is actually on a GC VC, that'll be day one for me.

Also rumours of Mother 3 for ages now. I'd buy that day one too.

I preordered mine through Amazon and have the day off so I'll probably be spending much of the day anxiously waiting for UPS to show up as their delivery times are all over the place where I live. After it arrives I'll be heading to the store to get Zelda, a case, and some eShop money for I Am Setsuna. Still on the fence on getting The Binding of Isaac and Bomberman.

I preordered a grey Switch in-store at my local GAME (I have a bunch of old games and tech to trade in, so it should work out at quite a good price) and Zelda BotW on Amazon, plus the essentials kit and a pro controller on the Nintendo store. I'll also pick up I Am Setsuna and Fast RMX close to launch, and perhaps Super Bomberman too (though not at its current £49.99 Amazon price). Can't wait for March 3rd!

I would love to pre order,but its out of stock everywhere...

My Switch day one plans include:
Black and grey switch console
pro controller
Breath of the Wild
and anything good announced in Feb during a guaranteed Nintendo Direct prior to March. Watch it happen on March 1st or 2nd

Got BOTW, Bomberman R, and I am Setsuna. Paid in full. Whatever else catches my eye I will try to look into it

I don't think I'll be pre-ordering now. As much as I was all set to get hyped for this one, I'm going to hold off. There aren't enough games catching my eye, and it's kind of in that cost bracket where I feel silly throwing down money on a game console that will probably go unplayed, at least until Sonic Mania (which looks great, but not system seller great).

I'm not preordering and probably won't buy it until closer to summer. Zelda looks great, but that's the only must-play game on the launch line-up as far as I'm concerned. Splatoon 2 is the game that'll get me to buy.

So for launch day I plan to check in here from time to time to read everyone's stories, the good and the bad.

@ollyander
Aw... you're so lucky for having large space for gaming room. My gaming room is very small, just use my front living room (Approximate 4 x 4 metre) with White LED TV SHARP 32', Wii and Wii U plugged in TV, Wii U gamepad and Gamecube controller. My Nintendo games and 3DS XL placed on my book shelf inside my bedroom.

I'll be busy avoiding the storms of spoilers roaming the internet. Won't be getting a switch for some time to come

I haven't decided to keep my pre-order yet or not. I only want one game, which is the Wii U to. So I need to decide if I want it to look and run a little better or just simply rent or buy Zelda for my Wii U. One thing is for sure, I ordered the Wolf Link amiibo.

@geordie

Mmmm I'll check those out. Right now, I'm pretty busy with The Witcher 3 (which I think is a bit overrated, but pretty good) and Pokemon Sun (which is not one of my favourites in the series I must admit, at least so far). Basically, I'm killing time until Zelda Breath of the Wild and Mass Effect Andromeda

I got the grey switch with LOZ and the Hori tough case and a pro controller. Looking forward to I am Setsuna and Bomberman. I would like 1-2 switch but feel like that will be $5 at Gamestop in a couple of months.

@Anti-Matter
Haha don't get to jealous, half of the garage is packed full of kid’s toys that I have to trip over to get to the gaming area :/
I like the sound of your setup

@abbyhitter Same: No Switch until Mario. I can easily wait.

@maggerbee I work for Discover Card and they take really good care of thier employees! I have around 700 dollars of spending they will cover for me as a reward for my performance.
Yeah I was really torn about the colors. I thought the neon colors looked a little goofy but the black and gray looked too bland and boring. Haha. And I experienced the same issue with trying to snag the Master Edition but to no avail. Oh well, there is no place I could display the master sword statue where my kids won't get at it. Lol

@SuperToe Yeah, it's purely a cost thing for me. I still have a 3DS and Wii U backlog that I need to beat before getting a new console. Who knows how long Zelda will take to beat?

On launch day I am picking up Breath of the Wild...on the Wii U. I'm not going to get a Switch until a bit later. I am still going to buy a carry case for it on launch day though. I'm afraid I would lose out on the Zelda themed one if I wait until later to get one.

Neon switch and BOTW Master Edition preordered. Case comes with, so that saves a day one purchase. I have a large external battery pack and 64gb card already, so that's all I need to preorder.

I'm actually ok with just Zelda. I have a PS4, and horizon, andromeda, and P5 will be taking some of the Switch play time once they come out, so one game is perfect for me. I will have plenty to play to tide me over to E3

@abbyhitter Same here. I just can't justify it with all my unplayed/unfinished games on numerous consoles and portables.

I didn't pre order, I'll probably get one later.

I'm going to get Breath of the Wild on WiiU on 3/03. The Switch will have to wait at least until mid 2018. I've bought 2 current systems from Nintendo in the last 4 years and I don't think I need to give them more money. Also, considering I can play Zelda on WiiU, buying the Switch at launch would simply mean forking out €350 to wait. I can wait for much cheaper than that!

I want to wait until The Switch has enough games that interest me. When the thing has, say, 10 retail games that I really want to buy, I may start to consider purchasing one. Hopefully, by that time we'll have bundles, a proper release schedule, an healthy online community, an eShop with many games to choose from and so on.

Switch, Zelda, Bomberman and Carry Case for me. Maybe dip in for a 64gb memory card but will probably leave this till later as won't need right away

None and nothing, i cancelled my pre-order, Zelda on the wiiu is fine by me.

@Ichiyama @ollyander
Thank you! I needed some cheering on!

Need another option for the MicroSD question... none.
Seeing as it's been confirmed that it's only used as overflow storage, there's no real need for one unless you plan to download a lot of games.
If I do use one at launch, it'll probably just be an old one I have spare.

@BensonUii Oh does it? Oh well....guess I have an extra one then

Getting the grey Switch (not sure I like the neon colours, especially as a mismatch), Zelda, Bomberman and a Pro Controller for definite with mine. Other things such as carry case etc, I will see what offers GAME are doing on launch day. They usually do something along the lines of get this game, get another half price, or buy a Switch and get a carry case for just £5.00 or whatever. Not gonna bother with extra storage as I don't do digital at all.

Would it be sacrilege of me to admit that I am looking forward to Bomberman a teeny bit more than Zelda lol? I think it's probably because EVERYONE will be getting Zelda on Switch at launch, and only a handful on Wii U. I myself am getting it on both, and I guess my reasoning is that we have waited so long for it on Wii U, that I feel like I'm cheating on my Wii U by no doubt playing it on the Switch first and keeping the Wii U version as a collectors item lol

As for launch day plans? Well, I will of course go and pick everything up on the 3rd, but, as for setting it up and playing it, I probably wont do that until I find some proper, quiet time to myself to do so, which, with a wife and children, is very, very, very scarce; so my Switch will probably just sit there boxed up for at least a fortnight TBH, just as my Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U all were.

Plus there are still a couple of Xbox One and a ton of Wii U games that I have bought and want to start/complete too (no longer have the PS4).

Probably just Zelda and a 256Gb SD card if I decide to pick one up at launch. Plus MK8 whenever that comes out...

@GuruOfGreatness

As I have a 2 month old daughter I understand your point really good. I was happy Zelda did not come last November / December, becaus there was no way I could spend even 10% of the time I would like...

I've sneakily managed to clear the entire day off work, family and social responsibility, Not An easy task.

I've already pre-ordered by lining up at Nintendo NY (4 not unpleasant hours).

The staff at Nintendo NY told everyone to just order one of two hardware configurations as games and peripherals will be available on the day.

I envisage a very early start. Games and add-ons will be:

Pro-controller
Case
Zelda
Just Dance (for me and the youngster to play)
Bomberman (never really played it before but I hear such good things I'm going to grab it)

Then I'll see what's on eShop, Inferno maybe.

12 Switch I'll skip as it really just looks like a tech demo. If it was $10 I'd consider it.

I have a 256gb card already to add.

That's quite enough to spend in one day!

Still, there's noting quite like opening new gaming goodies on launch day.

I'll also do an unboxing video with Mr.Unboxy for fun

THEN:

the day before I'll have bought some good food and treats, a six pack of craft ales.
Phone off. Email out of office on.
Full day and night of gaming bliss!

Happy gaming people!

Picking up physical editions of Bomberman and Zelda at launch. Grabbing a carrying case too. I may get an extra set of Joycons, but that hinges on whether Bomberman supports four players on one console. I'll be quite disappointed if it doesn't, though that will save me some money, haha.

I'll also be downloading I Am Setsuna, Fast Racing RMX, and Snipperclips as they become available. I missed IAS and RMX on their original releases, so now I'll get to enjoy them and have portable versions. Snipperclips is actually my most-desired Switch game after Zelda, as my wife and I like to play co-op games.

There is an error in one of the polls you have created NintendoLife.
The Wheel Accessory is releasing the same day as Mario Kart 8, not on the WiiU Launch day.
https://www.ebgames.com.au/nintendo-switch-225686-Nintendo-Switch-Wheel-Accessory-Switch

Looks liek the 2% of people who voted for the Switch Joy-Con Wheels will be disappointed when they can't get them on launch day.

I've already ordered and received my external charger, USB-C cable and Micro SD. I just need to find a carry case I like the look of.

Pre ordered a Grey Switch, zelda and Mario kart 8 deluxe when it's released. Not bothered about sd card really. Only games I'll download digitally are indie games. May buy a screen protector and some new earphones!

Launch day plans (if my preorder actually comes thorough): Get home, carefully unpack the new unit like it's an unboxing video for liquid plutonium, careful not to smudge it and look at every fine detail of every beautifully wrapped component. Charge it up, spent a few hours screaming, cursing, and scrambling for antiseptic spray as I try to weave my HDMI cable currently connected to my WiiU through the hideous and possibly dangerous nest of cables and sharp metallic edges to run it to where I keep the GamePad charging cradle, as that will be the Switch's new home. THAT is going to be a deeply unpleasant project.

Then tear open BotW and get to work!

A case and external charger is a must but I won't need it for the first month or two, and I'm hoping by then somebody will make a case in which I can include the external charger+cable in the case. That would be a lot more elegant than keeping the charger somewhere other than the machine.

SD card isn't a rush, 32GB storage is fine, it took forever to fill the 32 on my WiiU (and would never have had I not downloaded the Xenoblade install packs and gone digital for Splatoon.) I'm not into eShop in general short of games I want ALWAYS available like Splatoon or Animal Crossing, and series I love like Ace Attorney that I can't get any other way.

Just Zelda until MK8 releases. Nothing else is interesting, which is super depressing

Also planning to buy 3rd party pro controllers and a charging grip when those hit. Nintendo can shove their ridiculous pricing

Switch, Zelda, I am Setsuna and maybe a pro-controller on launch day for me

Current plan is to see if it's worth selling or just return it. My finances are not favourable right now and there's really only one game I would want to play on it anyway.

Where is the option to skip it?

Me and my wife are both Switching our Friday work day to a day off, so we can enjoy the Switch!

Looking forward to it!!

Why would I want a SD card? I'm buying the physical cartridges.

Zelda and Switch......enough said

@singingbrakeman Bomberman was shown with four players during the Nintendo Switch Treehouse event. So count on that, it's a signature of the series.

Switch launch day plans? I'll be playing Zelda on my Wii U.

My buddy is buying it with Zelda and it's gonna be his birthday, so I'd like to get him another game on launch, but nothing in the "retail" lineup is really appealing.

I will wait and see what happens while playing BOTW on my Wii U.

I'm most likely not getting it at launch, so...
yeah.

@Marshi the switch? Not mentioned.

@johndevine Well the switch is 280 accross the board so theres just no need to shop with villians like game. They areba cancer and nned to die off.

So you're talking nonsense. I bought a Switch from Game but bought accessories elsewhere.

Overall I agree that Game is a rip off.

With reference to this article's title youve went way off the programme.