Poll: One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?

Im thinking Zelda is stacking up to be the GOAT!! https://youtu.be/OU10JpFx8O8

The UI needs an update, fast. I love how fast it is, but it's just too bare bones. Needs an internet browser and needs virtual console support. The virtual console is Nintendo's best idea that they keep screwing up over and over again.

Well, I'm liking it a lot so far. But there's still some issues that need to be addressed. Also, it feels pretty awesome to play a new Zelda on a new console for the first time, (I've always been a generation or two behind.)

I am loving my Switch and Zelda for sure! Shovel Knight and Fast RMX are splendid as well. However 1, 2 Switch has underwhelmed me. Snipperclips was meh, but I think a lot of the experience in that game has to do with who your partner is. I bought Blaster Master Zero, but I have yet to try it.

I'm fine with waiting for more to be added before getting one. It's still seems pretty bare-bones right now.

Most people seem to be having fun, which is good. Zelda should keep them busy for while.

Will be interesting when the Honeymoon period ends, but I think we got 2 weeks or so until then.

I thought about buying a Switch, but realized the only sane thing was to buy Zelda for my Wii U instead. Having done that there is absolutely no reason at all to buy a Switch. Why double up on more Splatoon and Mario Kart when it's still awesome on Wii U? (And no, I'm not spending money just to control Link while taking a dump.)

I've gotten Zelda and Blaster Master Zero. Love being able to access other regions' eShops so easily. The Puyo Puyo Tetris demo is a lot of fun and an excellent use of tabletop mode.

Right now there's some nitpicky things that will get addressed over the course of the year.

One week after Switchmas, I'm quite pleased. I've had unimaginable fun playing Zelda (HOW CAN THAT GAME BE THAT GREAT????!!!), I brought 1 2 Switch to a kids party and both the kids and non gamers dug it and we're impressed by the tech.

Out and about, I see a ton of Switch ads on TV and the buzz I've encountered had been positive, with some coworkers caught up in it and hunting for the system.

Successful launch for sure, I hope Nintendo carries this momentum forward and follows up with Mariokart in April and hopefully more games to be announced soon.

I'm loving the system & Zelda. I've never enjoyed dying over & over this much before.

@Aneira because some people like myself use their 3ds' a lot. And now I can play the btw anywhere. I agree with the thought of double dipping, I prob won't get some of those games again, esp since the Wii U is going to stay hooked up. The switch is mine not even hooked up to the living room tv.

Slight Joy-Con sync issues, other than that - I'm delighted! ..the future looks bright too - can't wait for MK8 Deluxe next month!

Not hugely impressed but I'll give it some time. Have major reservations about its future and ultimate success. A week after launch though is never going to define or show us the bigger picture.

I took this poll on my Wii U. Can Switch owners do that? Right now it seems the main reason to get the Switch is a game you can play on the Wii U.

cant answer the first question.

i might buy one in a year or so. but not in 2017

@improviser "I took this poll on my Wii U. Can Switch owners do that?"

I did too. lol

I hope the eShop gets a UX update. It's going to get cluttered fast if there's no sorting options.

So far I dig it, though 1-2-Switch really should have just been a pack-in, I probably wouldn't buy it if I could go back in time. It's fun, but just not worth $50.

I'm currently fine with just playing Zelda and Snipperclips, but I'll be glad when the Virtual Console is made available, as I sold all my previous systems to go all-in on the Switch.

I had a Wii and a Wii U, one on each of my TVs, so I'm getting a second dock so the Switch effectively replaces both, but that means I have a real paucity of games to choose from as I can no longer play any of my Wii or Wii U games or virtual console games from either system.

Once the Virtual Console is available I think it'll feel more like a "real" console and not just a glorified Zelda box.

Last option in all 3 polls for me.

Not impressed in the least. Bought BOTW for the Wii - U and with all the games I have yet to play I still have another 5 or 6 years or so with my current console which is Wii - U. Most first party games are mainly Wii - U ports that I already own or if I wanted I could just get on Wii - U. Side by comparisons to me between Switch and Wii U are not enough to me to justify new hardware, peripherals and accessories four years after buying all that with the Wii -U. No way am I getting a Switch.

Right - on a non-related note, I ordered the limited edition of Zelda thinking it was the special edition (cause I'm a Canadian in the UK and didn't realise it was a Canada/US thing only), and now I have a figurine that is certainly nice, but I have no real place for. I was primarily getting the special edition for the case, so does anyone have the special edition feel like making a trade?

On a more related note: Switch is a blast - I have Zelda and FAST RMX, and have zero complaints. Can't wait for more in the next couple months, as I plan to get Pocket Rumble and have a download code for Yooka Laylee on the way

@Yasume Shocker

From a purely hardware perspective, the Switch is the best console ever created. Of course, it needs a strong library of games to support that hardware, as well as improvements to the UI and elsewhere.

Love it so much.
I've got Zelda (obviously), Bomberman, 1-2-Switch, Snipperclips, Fast, Othello and Frontier Days.

The only game I don't really like is Bomberman, I've found it quite boring. Whereas, I've shockingly REALLY enjoyed 1-2-Switch. Quite unexpected, but I think it's because my mother has actually been quite interested in playing the Switch after I hooked her with Snipperclips, so we've had a lot of fun together.

Can't wait for Snake Pass in a few weeks, double dipping for LEGO City. I might get Mario Kart, but I think I'd rather spend the money getting Horizon, Ghost Recon or South Park (if it's out by then) for my PS4 and giving it some love, than hopefully ARMS will follow soon in May.

I've also had zero issues with my Switch.

I'm absolutely loving Zelda. The console itself is very nice looking, well designed piece of hardware. I've also got Snipper clips and will get Fast RMX. With all I've read it seems the Switch is off to a great start. I think there's a good chance of maintaining momentum with line up of games to come throughout the year.

I'm very happy with it. Well worth the money. All the PC master race people, Sony/Microsoft fanboys, and Negative Nancy's who seemingly hate everything Nintendo are missing out, big time. The console itself is without a doubt the best I've ever owned, and Zelda is one of the best games I've ever played. Time will tell if it's THE best game I've ever played, but I'm definitely addicted to it. Much more than any other game I've played since 2011 when Skyrim came out, that's for sure. Can't wait for games like Splatoon 2 and Mario Odyssey.

The Pro controller is also probably my favorite controller of all time, or at least close to it. Definitely like it more than the Dualshock 4.

I've been having a blast with it over the last week! As for the VC and no streaming services. I think they introduce those when they launch the service and get paid for them. I imagine if they included VC at launch and then came out with a different VC plan 6 months later when the paid service launches there would be confusion. So i think their plan is to launch VC and streaming when you pay for their service, which makes sense to me and keeps the message clear.

Very satisfied with my switch and pro controller. BoTW and RMX are outrageously good. Been having fun with the kids with 1,2 Switch (more so that I thought), and the Snipper Clips demo. The build is excellent, too. Looking forward to ARMS and Spla2n, to state the obvious.

I like my Switch a lot. I love the simplicity and user-friendliness of the home menu and eShop. Despite my many complaints in regards to the 'powering off' system of the Switch, I've already adjusted to it (though I do hope a power off icon is added to the home menu via update soon). However, I have yet to actively use any of the Switch's selling points (such as the seemless transition from tv to handheld mode) or play any game but Zelda on my tv using the Pro Controller. So Switch is 'nothing but yet another console' to me. Definitely better than WiiU (especially in regards to marketing, home menu design and controllers) but I have yet to find much use for its major selling points.

Where's the option for "I wish I could afford a Switch but I bought the 3DS and Wii U at launch price and Nintendo hates me"?

I'm the one precent.
Not impressed at all !

This is what happens when you rush a product out before everything is properly ready. Weak hardware, weak store creates weak gamers.

Give me power, I'll skip this gen.

@Aneira Technically you could control Link while dumping with your Wii U.

@Yasume Fully agree !
We should drink a beer at the pub and laugh with the new Switch owners.

I've yet to play it undocked. It's big selling point isn't much of a factor for me.
Zelda is incredible though.

I'm happy so far. I can see why some initial games feel like a double dip but a lot of people didn't really play MK8, etc. BOTW is basically the best launch game ever. Bomberman and FAST RMX have been good changes of pace, too. Things should get better as the shop fills up.

@KirbyTheVampire Too bad about the framedrops.
20 frames not that great, movies have 25 constant.
DVD player > Switch fps

Games. .. more games needed asap..

I absolutely love it. I do feel like there's not enough games though. Sure, there are great games... but I'm hungry for more.

I also think that they need to give us a browser and more options for displaying our games. Let me delete physical games that show up on my games list - I only want games to show that I can boot right now (like 3DS/Wii U)

The first download update for us Europeans was shocking, too. Hopefully they get their stuff together and next Thursday give us some stuff worth downloading.

@Loui

Don't worry... I am, I am

Breath of the Wild is freaking brilliant, love the way the game presents itself.

May not have much games right now but when I look at what's coming out over the next few months, well, we're in for a treat with this console.

My hype for it honestly died shortly after I got the Switch, and only because of the problems I immediately faced with it. Finding your pre-ordered cartridge of BotW was damaged and that the console had a terrible time connecting to the internet to receive the update made me a sad Reggie.

It's not so bad now though, now that I've got my cartridge replaced and finally got the two updates. I'm fine with BotW for awhile, but I am also kind of miffed at how much more costly digital games are where I live.

@SLIGEACH_WiiU I can see you've never played Breath of the Wild if you think the frames are that bad.

The starting area gets a little framey, but the frame drops are much less frequent in the rest of the world, and are barely noticeable anyway. Besides, Breath of the Wild isn't an example of the Switch's power. It was a Wii U game, built originally for a totally different console with different architecture, and they likely only started bringing it to the Switch 1 or 2 years ago. If they had more time and if it was actually built for the Switch in the first place, it would run much more smoothly. In any case, the frame drops are not a big deal AT ALL, and anyone who owns a Switch can vouch for that. At the end of the day, you can cry about the lack of power all you want. I'll just be over here, playing one of the best games ever made on my Switch.

It's funny how the vast majority of people who complain about the frame drops in Breath of the Wild on the Switch are people who don't even own a Switch. I have a suspicion they just want anything at all to complain about to justify their Nintendoomed mindset and their decision to not purchase the console, and latch onto something that's utterly insignificant in the eyes of people who actually own the console and the game.

(Nice impersonation of SLIGEACH_EIRE, by the way. You act just like him, lol)

@improviser nah, too busy playing Zelda on the go. Can Wii U users do THAT?

@KirbyTheVampire
there's no such thing as a perfect game" - Said the sony fanboy that called Last of Us perfect.

@SLIGEACH_WiiU @Yasume
Hi, still being negative again about Nintendo Switch as usual ?
Because i'm Positive about Nintendo Switch.
Have a cold shower and think again about your last comment.

LOVE my Switch. The features and games will come. Zelda is amazing and Bomberman is a ton of fun. Besides it's only $300...it's not like you're making an enormous investment.

@SLIGEACH_WiiU
Oh, one more thing.
Did you unimpressed by Zelda Breath of the Wild just because of framerate drops and another yadda yadda ?
What did I watched from Youtube with Very High quality = Actual gameplay on Switch, Actual frame rate. Who cares about frame rate drops ? I saw it didn't majorly disturbing your gameplay experience. Even one of my student (Grade 6) was really excited to follow the gameplay walkthrough video (And finally he got his machine and the games just now, from his Dad). Try to embrace, stop complaining too much.

From the outside looking in -

Seems like Switch has gotten off to a great start. Sales are good, launch title Zelda is a GOTY candidate (Nintendo has done a good job in both releasing and hiding the Wii U Version), Nintendo is marketing Switch - I've seen actual commercials on actual TV, and signs, and the big screens in Target an Toys R Us, Nintendo stock price has gone up.

Also, nobody is talking about the low stock inventory of NES Mini this past week.

So, as far as launches go, considering the system launched at a higher price than some people expected or wanted, after a failed Wii U that some thought would crush Ntinedo or force them to go 3rd party, w/ a game line-up that consisted of 1 Wii U port and some mini-game collections, I'd say the launch and first week was better than could have been realistically hoped for. And even if Switch didn't' have all that going against it the launch was still great.

And now the post honeymoon long term view can begin.

In it's favor, Switch will by default avoid the huge winter/spring swoon Wii U had after it's great launch b/c Switch already launched in late winter, and there are still early adopters who want a Switch but haven't gotten one yet, waiting for more stock.
Also in it's favor, it's portable, so people will see it out and about as people take it w/ them and play Zelda. Zelda is the gift that keeps on giving as it gets DLC all year long.
MK8D is due out next month. Maybe not a big deal for some of the 13 million Wii U owners who bought 8 million copies of MK8, but MK Wii sold 37 million copies. That's 29 million more. So probably every person who has a Switch will want MK8D. So that's a marketing bonanza.

On the downside, May has Ultra SF2. That's it, currently 1 game. MK8D and ARMS should both be out end of April to carry sales thru May, but it's still a potentially slow month.

But E3 in June could be huge, if games are announced for the holiday alongside Mario, which will hopefully be dated at E3, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. And Skyrim and FIFA.

Big unknown - Where's Gamefreak? They have had 1 new game each holiday the past few years - will their new Pokemon game be on 3DS or Switch come Christmas? Will it be Stars or a remake? When will Capcom bring a MH game to Swtich? Japan will be back to playing their 3DS next weekend when XX releases waiting for word on Splatoon 2.

A Nintendo Direct might help fill in some space between now and E3 if there are some more games to talk about or dates to give. Switch is of to a great start, but Ntinedo shouldn't rest on it's laurels, and MK8D, until E3, that's too far away. It's going good, but it will need a little help to keep going good.

I'm not usually an early adopter of new consoles, and the Switch hasn't persuaded me to act differently this time. The high price point and lack of exclusive games I'm dying to play are the main things preventing me from picking up a Switch right now.

Maybe I'll make the Switch in the 2017 holiday period in time for Super Mario Odyssey, or maybe I'll wait to 2818 2018 or beyond.

@Anti-Matter Not an argument. Youtube has all the proof and facts !

The main reason to buy a switch is to play a Wii u port.

ALL MINE!

@SLIGEACH_EIRE I agree, but the feedback has been much more positive than for the Wii U. I don't think Switch will break the PS4, but it can stand on its own.

@Aneira With my Wii U gamepad I have managed this absolutely fine. 😆

I didn't notice framerate problems until once today, and it didn't really affect gameplay. I'm sure if you look for it, it's there, but I don't really notice it. The fact I can easily bring the console with me is just awesome. And the UI is perfect, fast and does exactly what I need. Sleep mode is awesome. I love it. Really hope Nintendo doesn't make the UI difficult like on all other consoles, or slow like wii u. The most amazing part is that the controllers charge without wires. I hate wires and replaceable batteries. Wii u gives me a headache (although I absolutely adore the games on it). Switch is a console for people who wants hassle free gaming, often in short bursts.

Really would have liked more than Snipper Clips, Zelda and Bomberman to play at launch. None of them interest me and I had to settle for Shovel Knight just to pass the time (some of you probably have seen me complaining non-stop but still). Anyway I've finished that now...

I understand that Splatoon 2 is still a ways away because of various necessary factors - but having Disgaea 5 at launch would have been PERFECT for someone like me. Yes, I already have it for PS4, but I'd have gladly double dipped and spent the entire couple of months trying to beat where I am on my PS4 version. Japan once again got the better end of the stick...

Erm, back on topic. I feel Switch has been greatly received - minus all the complaints and irritation I come across on this site and google+. Casual consumers are impressed and even non-nintendo gamers can marvel at just how unique and sleek it looks. My Line Manager at work was certainly impressed, even though I didn't have anything other than Shovel Knight to show with it. I'll be showing it off properly when I get Splatoon 2 or Disgaea 5, because that's really where I'll be able to leave a good impression.

I haven't had a single problem with my Switch either, Joycon-related or otherwise. And the majority of people who also have had smooth sailing generally don't get heard as easily as the ones who complain. But I from what I've seen, Switch has touched loads of people in a new way. So, on that note - well done Nintendo. Keep it up.

@SandstormMcD i think it will go to the wire between BOWT and Horizon. Both are fantastic games IMO

What does GOAT mean? It's probably obvious and I'll kick myself!

@SLIGEACH_WiiU
And so what ?
It wasn't 100 % perfect, but Who Cares ?
Majorly peoples here didn't really disturbed by some flaws inside Switch.

Not the best time for this poll to be honest. 1 week in is not likely to change most people's minds, one way or the other. I remember it being a few months before some of the more Nintendo faithful were willing to admit that Star Fox Zero was a poorly made game. New toy syndrome is definitely a long lasting thing, and we will see how the Switch fairs more clearly after several months.

@Anti-Matter
That's not the same SLIGEACH.Its a imposter but a funny one with a sense of humour.

@UK-Nintendo
Ah, me too.
Wanna double dip LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER and Mario Kart 8 DELUXE.

@NintySnesMan
Eh ?
Two different user ?
Ow...

I love my Switch. Two major problems. Battery life is dreadful. And the Left JoyCon needs a D-Pad option. We have too many 2D games that either clumsily work with the Analog stick or are downright unplayable with the four face buttons.

THEMES! Where are they? 3DS had BotW themes. When will a future system update add this in?

Folders! Need those to clean up the clutter.

Also... Cloud Saves (I already know that's in the works from what I've read so far...)

Other then that, The system is speedy and great.

@UK-Nintendo
Very true mate. It took a delayed wii u game to sell the switch. It would have been a crap launch without it and the next big game would you believe it is another wii u game mkart then a updated version of Splatoon. Sad really that the switch has to wait ages for a switch Ninty game that isn't on wii u. I know Arms is coming but that isn't what I call a AAA Ninty game

@Anti-Matter
Lol yep 2 of them

@DDStuff
Oh, another important thing.
Save data can be inside Cartridge.
Seriously, Save data outside cartridge just like Fantasy Life 3DS ?

@NintySnesMan that's why it just doesn't make sense if you have a Wii u.

imgupload

All you lovely people can save .70p on selected Mario merchandise.
Don't buy it all at once

I'm in no hurry to get one, but yeah I'll get one around summer.

@NintySnesMan Who wants one ? if you can gave two !

My comment about the Switch system is simply appealing. I was never pumped or hyped about it. My expectations were low about it which is why I enjoy playing it. I only have Zelda and the second Shovel Knight game. I'm totally satisfied with my purchase. All of my controllers work (Joy-Cons and Pro Controller). The screen protector works, although the dock causes a couple air bubbles, everything is cool to me. So, I'm not complaining at all.

I appreciate the Switch system as it is. My comment is not a fact for everyone...

@NintySnesMan They're doing that because for one thing, barely anyone bought a Wii U. For another, Mario Kart 8 is a great game, so why not reuse it when pretty much no one even bought it? Splatoon 2 is a proper sequel, by the way. Basically everything except the core gameplay has been changed.

By reusing games that hardly anyone bought like this, not only will those games actually get a chance to shine, but it frees up development time for more Switch games.

I personally have never owned a Wii U, so I'm super excited for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2, and that's the case for millions of other people as well.

@Nik-Davies

1 2 Switch is a blast with a group, especially those adverse to gaming. Glad to hear someone else enjoys it!

@Anti-Matter
I'm sure the reason for the saves not being on the game card is to prevent save hacks. But at least with the 3DS itself, you can back up the saves to your Computer. The Switch lacks that.

@KirbyTheVampire Well thank you ! but I feel a little bit sorry for all the explanation you did, specially for me. I'm a positive guy now, you changed me ...
Well for now, not sure what to think about Scamiibo

I cannot resist interesting new tech, so I got a Switch. There are a lot of problems with it (bad software and hardware design choices most) but overall its a very sleek device and I am happy to have purchased it. My wife even fell in love with it right out of the box.

Unfortunately there is almost nothing enjoyable to play on it yet. Zelda is enjoyable for short bursts, and most of the good indies I already have on other platforms. I knew this going in though, so its less of a complaint and more of a current state of things.

@NintySnesMan I absolutely love HD remasters/remakes and "definitive" editions of games. Let me play all of the gems from yesteryear in one nice convenient package. If thats all the Switch ever did, ports of existing games from Nintendo's long history, I would be a happy gamer.

At present time I have no plans to buy a Switch, but that has nothing to do with the Switch itself. I just have too many games in my backlog on GameCube (yes it goes back that far), Wii, DS, 3DS, PSP and Vita. I could probably play games for the next 20 years without buying anything else. Thus, if I do get a Switch it will be years from now.

@SLIGEACH_WiiU
Lol no problem mate. It should be fun when u both communicate with each other

@DDStuff
Ah... I see.
Btw, have you checked how big is some Switch game save file size ?
Let's say Zelda Breath of the Wild and some another games.

I think the future is bright for the Switch, despite its rocky launch. And I say rocky only because the press is somewhat bad with the defects and such - that YouTube video montage highlighting all the isolated problems is No. 1 in trending and has over 6 million views... but I think the concept of a home/portable hybrid is pretty great. Zelda has proven to be an amazing launch game. The buzz around the Switch has been huge as I've had many people who have been away from Nintendo products during the Wii U ask what I thought of it and wanted to know more about it. A lot of people in launch lines were those who skipped the Wii U, and excited to get another Nintendo product again.

Now it's up to Nintendo what they do with this momentum.

@thedevilsjester
OK,no problem. Nothing wrong with older Ninty games. I was just saying how it took a port to sell the switch and not a game designed for switch from the ground up. Bloody good port though

I plan on picking up a Switch sometime in the Summer as the games I want (Xenoblade 2, Mario Odyssey) won't be out until the end of the year. For now, I'm enjoying BotW on the Wii U and have a huge backlog of games to get through.

@KirbyTheVampire
Like u said mate its great for those that didn't have a wii u and rightly so,i didn't buy a switch,no reason to cause I have said games on wii u. I feel like the first 6 months have alienated me personally. Now if they had 3 new top games aswell as those ports,that would entice me to buy switch. You can see my point. How many more of the 14 million wii u owners don't feel the need to get switch,a lot I would think and 8 million reasons to not buy Mario Kart,that's a big number. Sure some will double dip.. Personally for me I am forced by Ninty to sit and wait sadly

@Evenmoresteven

No way man. The UI is perfect. It's fast because it's "barebones", and there's nothing that can be done you can't do in seconds. I'm sure it will update as features do, but I wouldn't change a thing. I do want a better activity log, and save transfers, but that's a feature/app, not UI.

Internet browser's not going to happen. Too many vulnerabilities. I guess it sucks, but I've never really liked any console or handheld's browser and it's almost always faster to just grab my phone.

Virtual Console is also not going to happen. Nintendo has already stated they're going to leverage their retro library differently, and I'm looking forward to it. Every month they will have a free game available with some kind of online or other enhancements, and then it will be available for sale afterwards, so obviously they're not going to undermine that appeal of that by releasing them before. Games that aren't planned for the service might trickle in at some point, but it's not going to be the VC as it was.

If you're really jonesing for some retro, why give Shovel Knight or Blaster Master Zero a go? Or turn on literally any other Nintendo machine.

The system getting out there into the wild, this week has driven home some points I didn't even consider before, and Switch REALLY feels like a mini revolution in video games now. It's all about breaking boundaries this time - untethering home console games from TV, bringing mobile and handheld games to a TV screen, offering seamless crossplay and the unprecedented accessibility of many games - including 1-2-Switch, everyone's favourite butt monkey in the comments that just went and proved capable of removing the biggest boundary to date.

Malfunction reports have also arrived, but besides the case-by-case factor (I've seen consumer comments about a smartphone which complained about "the sound no longer working after I dropped it onto the concrete just once or twice (sic)" - wow, who'd have thunk?), I also know the risk of early purchases - and so do many people in the age of Galaxy Note 7. I'm also not likely to be immediately affected by reported issues anyway since I'll be mostly using handheld mode. That all said, hardware and design issues have actually solid odds of proving objective, and it's good to hear Nintendo is monitoring the situation.

The only downer is that my own "day one" purchase did get kicked back to late March after all. For now I'm just salivating at others' photos and the new eShop arrivals. But as someone who never bothered to buy a console in the first SEVERAL years of its life cycle, I may not be in a position for holy consumer anger now. XD

its been all Zelda all the time. the game has lived up to the hype imho. completely lost in the world theyve created. personally, i think the Zelda game shines brighter than the SWITCH hardware at this stage.

I have absolutely loved my switch so far and everything for the most part has been going great. The only real complaint I have is that the wifi is a bit weak and disconnects while the console is in sleep mode. Other than that it's more of a wishlist such as streaming to twitch straight from the system and more custom themes like those on ds/3ds or at least the ability to set a custom wallpaper.

I got fast rmx, zelda, shovel knight, i am setsusna, blaster master zero and just pre ordered mk8d last night and can say that each one has been worth the price of admission.

@Anti-Matter
I already have used up the Switches 1.61GBs of storage with both saves (BotW and Bomberman R) plus the additional games like FAST RMX, Blaster Master Zero and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.

Super Bomberman R takes up 241MB w/update data and The Legend of Zelda BotW takes up 216MB w/update data (DLC will add to this).

These save file sizes are very similar to how Wii U handles them. Not really surprising. If a Switch Pro were to come out later, like 3DS to New 3DS, I hope Nintendo adds in at least a minimum of 64GB or more storage built-in. It was already laughable when they released an 8GB White Wii U only then for the system update to eat it all up day 1.

Before launch I was a bit nervous, mostly due to all the negative new stuff and non news coming out. A week later? Switch is my most used console. Admittedly I'm not home a lot so that helps. But even in the house I play BOTW while yakuza 0, re7, and legend or berseria languish.

To be fair some of that is "new car smell". Everyyhg is exciting when it's new. I haven't had any issues with my Switch, BOTW is the perfect game for a Zelda noob who loves open world games., and even the girlfriend forced purchase of 1,2 Switch has turned into several bouts of fun(albeit overpriced fun 😒).

Complaints? Wifi wifi wifi. The UI needs some additions. It's very barebones. For me that's really it. I think one AAA title a month with some others games sprinkled in for different tastes is a fine strategy for the first 3-5 months. Some disagree and that's ok too. I don't like switching games in the middle of playing them because diff games require diff button presses and it throws off my tintuitive play when muscle memory has to desync game to game on a daily basis.

Hopefully everyone has received their Switch, and stock gets replenished quickly. That plus making some additions(Netflix, VC, etc) will carry the momentum into E3

@E_Blackadder

lol I consider myself a decent gamer, and I bet I died more in the first day of BOTW than I did in all of 2016. Mostly from exploring and seeing what I could do, but still. How can being so frail be so much fun?

@SLIGEACH_EIRE
@improviser i think many people who own a Switch also own a Wii U (e.g., me), and the point is they should be busy playing Zelda instead of answering polls.

Nintendo is back up and running. This is what the Wii u should have been.

The only issue is graphics compared to the Playstation, not now, the Switch is fine right now, but 18/24 months time if a new PS or Xbox is released, then the Switch will be showing its age.

I just wish they'd restock so I could get one...

I really love the tech behind the device. Totally works as a mobile device. Sure there are not that many new games but this is an investment into the future. It already has replaced my 3DS as my daily driver...

I adore the Switch. It has fixed my issues with handhelds in one fell swoop and is a fantastic home console to boot. Region free was going to be my deal breaker and Nintendo took care of me. I can't put Zelda down and I love the ease of UI (I think the sounds and spartan, modern design are great as well). The joycons are comfortable, so much so that I regret my pro controller which just shipped.

However, Nintendo always makes fantastic systems. My real hype comes from the the shake up in the Marketing department. KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT, NINTENDO! No one has asked me "what is that?"; Instead I hear "Is that the new Nintendo?" "You got a Switch? How is it?". That is what I want to hear.

I'm 100% satisfied so far. The UI is VERY fast, I've gotten good use out of all 3 modes, and Breath of the Wild is my favorite game of all time!

Meh. Neither impressed nor unimpressed. Nintendo is as Nintendo does. I'll be playing my PS4 pro, thanks.

I'm really happy with my Switch, but if I'm honest, my Switch is currently just a Zelda box. And I love my Zelda box.

I am quite satisfied with my Switch, the machine itself in particular. I like how fast everything goes. I've also killed the final boss of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and got the true ending, with the frame-rate issue being annoying at times, and sometimes doing a sort of mini-stop, but those moments didn't get in my way. Zelda is awesome, probably the biggest open-world I've played, and it was a pleasure to play.

That said, and I know they're aiming for a steady stream of games, it's still rather bare-bones in the future, and I'd love to get a clearer overview of just what is to come in the coming months, as there is still some uncertainty there.

Love my Switch and love Zelda - despite getting Bomberman and Fast RMX (which are great for pick up and play, especially on the go with friends), I do think what will I do with the system once Zelda's finished - to the extent where I'm really looking forward to the MarioKart upgrade (despite hammering the original and the DLC on the Wii U)!

I think switch is awesome machine! everytime i launch zelda i wonder how console so small can offer so much! last night i gave handheld mode a try. i was blown away by the screen quality (resolution, colors, view angle)
there's still a couple things i am concerned about:
-console's long term durability(cooling, battery life)
-how fast joy cons starts to feel loose when attached to the console again and again

• how big N solves L joycon issue
  overpriced accessories

@Anti-Matter Sounds to me like your overwhelming "positivity" and overall hate for anything not Nintendo based means you're the one that needs a cold shower. Besides the fact that you obviously get all hot and bothered by half naked midget toon boxers....

Everyone at my work is talking about Switch. People I've never even known to play games before. Even the production supervisors are talking about getting one. And even people not talking about getting one are watching Zelda gameplay online, or asking me how much it costs (I bring mine into work).

I haven't seen buzz like this for a console since the Wii. Not to say I think the buzz is Wii level but, it's up there. And that's NOT what I was expecting at all. I expected it to do ok, but not grab attention like this.

I think the combination of having a super appealing concept, the best game of all time as a launch title and people seeing the system for themselves as people like me bring the system with every day. It's the perfect recipe

I've had an absolute blast playing NS so far. My single player gaming has been dominated by Zelda. Couch co-op has been all Snipperclips so far, with Blaster Master Zero and Metal Slug 3 up next.

I do wish it was more powerfull but overall this is def my fav console of all time. im away from home quite a bit so being able to take Zelda with me is really really great!

Zelda is GOAT for me, definitely worth it for me and the hype made me feel young again!

I don't have an opinion on the system yet as mine became bricked after three days with it. I'm waiting on my local EB Games to get a replacement for me but lord knows how long that will be.

1st. LoVe my Switch
2nd. love my WiiU
but .. like the wiiu at the start, the switch needs some major improvements. like I've said b4 we pay the big N to BETA test there stuff. I for one am very happy to do it . launch games where great but week 2 where not so good we got r 1st shovelware ( looking at you VOIX ) and some neo geo. blaster master looks ok have not tried it yet been to busy with "I am Setsuna"

Almost 70% of people in the poll have a Switch? Wow,that's higher than I was expecting.

I'm enjoying it so far, Zelda is great and shaping up to be one of the best in the series, I also got Bomberman which is a bit rubbish frankly with many features missing from previous games and all for an inflated price. I really want to buy Shovel Knight but the lack of a dpad is putting me off. On the plus side Mario Kart 8 deluxe looks great and the console itself has great potential

If Nintendo abandons the "switch" and release the unit as a handheld exclusively, I'll buy it. I don't have interest in the joy con's functions enough to pay for them.

There are not enough words to describe how amazing it is to play a game as big and wonderful as Breath of the Wild where ever I might be.

@improviser I took this poll on my phone while playing Zelda botw on my switch at the same time. I am also searching for tips while playing at the same time. Not even pausing.

I am loving my new switch. It is very snappy.
I love my Wii u too, but everything on it slow in comparison.

@SandstormMcD 4th best on metacritic

@Evenmoresteven I think the Virtual Console is going to be getting an overhaul and that's why it's not there yet.

I'm on the edge to get the Switch. The games that are out for it besides Zelda are just underwhelming. 1-2-Switch is not worth that price. It feels like it should be bundled like Wii Sports and Nintendo Land. It's something to show off what the Switch can do, it doesn't feel like an actual game. Bomberman may be OK but it's not a system buyer. The current Eshop games don't seem to be worth a buy either.

But besides all of that I plan to buy it when Splatoon 2 comes out and will buy games like MK8D and Super Mario Odyssey.

I am loving my Switch and BOTW so far! I think Ninty is really on to something here with this system.

Can't wait for LEGO City and MK8 next month!

@Aneira 'cause it's not about playing Zelda...it's about playing Zelda WHEREVER!

Perfectly happy. I'm
Surprised by how much I adore "table top mode" although I'm propping it up at the end of the sofa and lying on my front . Super comfy !

Very happy with my purchase. I love the clean UI and the system as a whole. But I NEED a pro-controller.

I part exchanged my wii u and games to pickup Switch & Zelda. Not a big fan of the new Zelda but glad I got the switch because its stopping dust settling where my wii u used to be.

It likely won't get switched on again till Mario Kart gets released.

To be honest I really like the console I just wish there was something to play on it.

Am I the only person who actually doesn't like BOTW? I've loved each one of them instantly on every release day (fave is LTTP), but this version feels like Link is just lost with no direction, and I don't have the time or patience to climb trees and do a bunch of meaningless tasks. Where is the story? Honestly though, I've only had a chance to spend two hours on it and so far I have no desire or time to have my weapons break, mix potions, and search an endless map. LTTP threw you right into a captivating story from the first moment, but I feel with BOTW so much time was spent on technical bs that it lacks the overall sense of adventure that the older versions created. I am sincerely hoping Mario doesn't go down this path. And praying for a solid Metroid someday too.

@jbizzle812 Exactly the same reasons I am not a big fan. Spent a weekend on it and then gave up. Will most likely trade it once Mario Kart comes out.

@improviser can only play it on a Wii u if you one,I don't.and I voted on my phone what of it.

Very happy,Zelda is so good,best game ever taking over from Ocarina,take the switch to bed every night and charge while at work,also fast RMX is decent and well worth £17.

Also of all these people saying they don't like etc,how many have actually had one in hand?,because until you do your opinion is worthless.

@SandstormMcD

Or a GOHT

I'm in love. The battery life for the tablet is surprisingly decent on a single charge, the UI is clean and snappy, and BotW is one of the funnest games I've ever played.

As to complaints... I don't like the angle the Switch sits at when the kickstand is out. And split screen on the tablet is... bleh. Cool to do once, but I would have preferred a real D-Pad on the left joycon. And the shoulder buttons aren't great.

Outside of certain dens of negativity online, I think the general buzz is pretty positive. And I'm really happy with it so far.

My vibe around the Switch is anger that there's no frigging stock. >:[

Only retail game I have is Zelda, though I'm importing Disaea. Also got Fast RMX and I Am Setsuna

So far I am really glad I got the system I like it alot more than I thought I would to be honest I feel like this is what the Wii U should have been , its sleek, feels like a very high end quality product not a childs toy and with the right games released on the system I think it will be a huge hit for Nintendo it definitely seems to have a lot of interest in it at the moment.

@rjejr nailed it. All of it. Great comment 👍

Wishing i didnt spend money on 1 2 switch... but otherwise ok. Where is virtual console? Where is netflix? Why cant i listen to music while playing botw?

@rjejr well said. Agree with your entire post.

Just being able to go from portable to console and back so seamlessly is the greatest feature.

Breath of the Wild is also the best ambassador for representing this feature. It's a perfect blend of supporting both marathon session and short burst gameplay.

Additionally, I hope indies really embrace the Switch, because I prefer to play indie games on a portable than on a PC monitor. I want a Nuclear Throne port! The Vita version is just too buggy.

It's the perfect complement to my PC gaming rig.

Loving my Switch. I play almost exclusively as a portable, on my commute, and it's perfect. Have had a few people on the train ask me about it and my colleagues at work love it.

Zelda is fantastic, and after a week, I don't think I've even scratched the surface. 1 2 Switch has been better than expected; friends and work colleagues are getting the most use and it's genuinely fun and gets people laughing.

Happy with the system, no problems with mine, and happy with the launch line up. Zelda will have my focus for a long time, and I can dip into games as they come one at a time!

I was very skeptical about the Switch in general bought I decided to take the risk and pre order one. I got it a day earlier than the release and that was a sign of things to come.

I'm super happy with it, works like a charm, no issues what so ever. Fast, beautiful. My only beef with it is that I would've liked the right analog stick to be placed higher like on the Wii U.

As for Zelda... I'm not an open world type game guy but this is amazing, I'm hooked, I play it almost every day.

I got Zelda, Fast RMX and Snipperclips. Between those three I should be able to stay entertained until MK8 Deluxe. Trying to resist the urge to buy games just because there are so few of them. Case in point, I have to continually remind myself not to spend $50 on Bomberman, seeing as I'd consider that a ridiculous purchase if the same game were releasing on Wii U six months ago. I'll wait for an inevitable price drop.

Honestly the only problem I have with the Switch is it constantly trying to swap to that HDMI port while plugged in on sleep mode. I just unplug the HDMI so not a huge deal.

Other than that absolutely in love with it and playing one of the best games I've ever played wherever I want doesn't hurt the love either.

@RedMageLanakyn
Hi, don't worry.
I still like PS2 & PS1.
Those are my lovely teenhood games.
Well, right now I don't have those machines due to aging ( my ps1 can't spin well anymore, both of my ps1 & ps2 are modded with modchip) and I stop playing pirated stuffs so I need a replacement that should be original machines and not modded one. I think I will rebuy PS2 again from Ebay to play PS2 & PS1 games (but I will choose Japanese PS2 due to a lot of games that I like such as DDR, Para Para Paradise, K-1 World GP series, Guitar Freaks & Drummania, Beatmania IIDX, Street Fighter III, Street Fighter Alpha series, etc). I miss both of them, because to tell the truth.... Suddenly I ate my words about PS4 after I realized there will be FF XII The Zodiac Age for PS4. Gosh...! I changed my mind about my negavity toward PS4, but still I can't find a lot of decent titles that really fit for me. Finally, after very Tight and Long deliberation ( I was searching from playasia, use Everyone , Everyone 10+ , Teen & Rated Pending filter to find good titles for me), I only found SIX PS4 games that suitable for me. Wanna know ?
1. World of Final Fantasy
2. Earthlock: Festival of Magic
3. Overcooked
4. Ratchet & Clank
5. Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix
6. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Well, I apologize to say bad things about PS4, but still PS4 doesn't have so many suitable titles for me, not as many as PS2 / PS1. Right now, I already have 1 PS4 game but I don't have the machine yet. Luckily, my game shop owner allowed me to borrow his PS4 to play my PS4 games. Well, I think I have a plan to buy PS4 (Slim White, I don't like Black color) on this year if I have adequate budget despite only 6 titles. I'm waiting for another 2 PS4 titles in the future, hopefully I can find good Cartoonish games, less violence and colorful gameplay.

Anyway, I think I will have both Nintendo and Playstation machines together in one place, just like several years ago when I have PS1, PS2 and Wii ( Though, all of them are modded machines but finally I could find original Wii machines 2 years ago). Sorry for my attitude last time. I think I had some cold shower and loose my stubbornness by a bit.

It honestly feels super nice, and is overall pretty well designed.
My only real qualms with the system right now are really: the lack of games (which will improve overtime logically but I wish there was really was more at launch at least in terms of VC), cartridge slot could use some work, under stocking on accessories, an internet browser even if I honestly don't need it, the UI being oddly silent, and friend codes (screw 'em they're unwieldy and annoying).
The fact most of those problems are fixable, this isn't too bad all around. I'll admit I was huge grump during the NX saga (and I apologize), but I really like the Switch. Let's hope that this can avoid the Wii U's overall sad fate (though this seems like we're mostly clear of that iceberg already, but who knows).

Unfortunately still like the NES Classic for me......I wish I could find one.
I still have yet to even see an NES Classic box in person and let me tell you I have scoured every location around me multiple times on a regular basis. I also periodically check Amazon in vain that they are in Stock. What a joke.

Well , one week from my perspective the Nintendo switch looks amazing , however theirs a slim chance that I might buy it if I have enough money or pull up a chair and watch alot of switch videos online ye-pe (sigh...)

@gaby_gabito
Hope they don't read Nintendolife. 😜

At the moment, it's really just a Zelda machine for me. I've had some annoyances with it so far, but I don't particularly have any real feelings for it.

One week on, the Switch has seen a couple of hours of play every day. Both my kids have started playing Zelda and Fast. We are all loving it.
Haven't seen any problems so far. No Joy-Con connectivity problems, scratching, ugly frame rate drops or anything. I know the issues are real, but they haven't happened to us yet. The machine is perfect as far as any of us can tell.
There seems to be a good level of buzz about the Switch in my area. I haven't brought mine to work yet, but my coworkers were all thrilled when a friend showed them his. Switch is sold out all around here. And I know the kids in my daughters' schools have been talking about the Switch. Only time will tell, but from here it looks like Nintendo are on the rise.

@SandstormMcD I agree 100%. Breath of the Wild is the best game I have played in years and I play on PS, Xbox and Nintendo.

@SLIGEACH_WiiU I'm going to drink a beer — which I bought at a cheaper price at the grocery store than I would have at the pub — in the comfort of my own home while I continue to enjoy playing Breath of the Wild on my new Switch.

@bolt05 @ULTRA-64 Thank you both very much. Now I don't have to change my name to SLIGEACH_rjejr.

@JaxonH How goes Switch battery life on your travels? You get a portable power supply or a 2nd USB-C for plugging it in at work? I'm guessing even w/ your affinity for handheld play Zelda is getting some big screen TV time at home and charging then every day.

PS4 controllers are killing me. I only game about 2 hours a day, same for my kids, but 1 of our 2 controllers always needs to be plugged in. I only plugged in my PS3 controllers like once every 2 weeks. Wii U Gamepad was almost always plugged in so I didn't really notice. Guess I need to just keep a charging cable for the DS4s near my seat.

Battery life has no bearing on my purchase decision, just thought of it before, my wife asked me who bluemonday was on PS4, and I told her sinalefa and I told h ryou were busy w/ Zelda on Switch. Then I unplugged 1 PS4 controller and plugged in the other.

@SandstormMcD BotW is the best GOAT and the best sacrificial lamb. It's a twofer with kefir!

@JasmineDragon
Hello.
Nice to hear your Switch machine is fine.
I just wonder what version of your Switch ?
USA or PAL ?
I just wonder the issues of Switch occured on which version mostly, so I can raise my awareness before I buy Nintendo Switch.

I didn't see anything about it in the community rules, but shouldn't there at least be an unspoken rule against impersonating other users with fake alts? I would think it should be considered a type of flaming. This is really starting to get out of hand. People keep liking them instead of reporting them... Whoever is liking these flame comments is contributing towards making these comment sections worse.

Liking it a lot, the hardware is really cool. Have shown it off to a few friends and the general thought is positive (had a lot of fun with Snipperclips in groups!). Tried playing it in the car while carpooling, but, too much potential for motion sickness. Been bringing it to work this week though and playing it some during lunch breaks, which is pretty good, though I'm more used to longer play sessions. I'm looking forward to seeing other games I have my eye on release on the Switch

Bought Zelda, Snipperclips, and Blaster Master so far (but have yet to try it). Looking forward to Celeste, Wonder Boy, ~Rime, Arms, Splatoon2, Mario Odyssey, particularly.

@rjejr
It's... not been an issue. Granted I take it to work every day. People now know me by my little Sheika case that I carry lol. But ya, I play for like an hour, plus occasionally booting it up to show someone who asks about it. And a guy I work with bought one too- he hasn't owned a Nintendo console since the N64, but once he heard Skyrim was coming he decided to put money down on a Switch instead of PS4. Likes the portability of it I guess. Case in point of people buying consoles for a single game- I told him it probably wouldn't get any other major western games- I did show him the Zelda trailer though. And as soon as he saw that he's like I don't care, I just want those two games, and I want to play them anywhere lol. Hey I know how it is with your favorite games- I pay anything to have my favorite games on the go (and, probably why I love Switch so much now that BotW is my new GoaT).

Anyways I did time it and I get about three hours playing Zelda. When I take it out of the dock it's always at 100% charge. And I have a 10,000mAh portable battery that I keep in my Sheika case to charge if need be, although the need hasn't arrived yet. I'm thinking the only time that will ever be needed is on a weekend at work when it's slow and I've got 3-4 hours to sit down and play.

@PlywoodStick
He's just got 16 brothers and sisters, the whole familia comes out in a horde to upvote his posts. Now they're all making accounts 😆

I'm extremely happy with the Switch... the most pleased I've been with a new console since the GameCube. And I loved the Cube! Not to mention Zelda is one of the best games I've ever played and the first game in over 10 years to truly blow away my lofty expectations.

Enjoying Zelda tremendously! I also have 'I Am Setsuna' and 'Blaster Master'.

I'm more impressed with the system then I thought I would be and I haven't experience any technical issues so far. It's smaller then I thought and I like the controller. It's much more comfortable then the Wii U Gamepad.
I only have Zelda at the moment, but that's all the game I'm going to need for awhile. Hopefully that should keep me going until Splatoon 2 and Fire Emblem Warriors arrive.
As a side note, does it seem like the 3DS has hit a game drought. Good thing Dragon Quest VIII is a lengthy game.

The Joy-Con issue was a bummer, but the pro controller is awesome.

I'm absolutely loving the fact I can continue playing Zelda at work on my break. I should probably spend more time playing it portable in the lounge next to my boyfriend as well but I love playing it on TV too.

Not digging all these SLIGEACH accounts

Got mine launch day but still no games, so I tried it first day to log in, update etc, haven't touched it since.

@Anti-Matter I'm in the US.

I haven't jumped on the Switch train yet. It's expensive and I just don't think there is a compelling enough reason for a WiiU owner to need one just yet. In particular the launch line up is concerningly weak. The lack of 3rd party support that even WiiU boasted early on is a bad sign, though if it sells in volume hopefully that situation will be remedied. I'd hate to go through the droughts of software choice the WiiU had again. All that said, I'm very interested in the console form factor. It's killing me a bit, but I am holding off getting BOTW on WiiU as I'd rather play it on Switch due the portability.

@GrailUK Greatest of all Time

@thesilverbrick I'm the same. I caved and bought shovel knight, knowing it's not my thang and yeah, it's not my thang

@JaxonH I don't think you're taking this seriously...

Honestly, barring ABOTW being easily the best videogame I have played since SMG2, the hardware I'm not sold on, thus far. Sliding into the dock feels cheap and badly designed, Joy Con issues, a lack of VC, apps.

I'm hopeful still it will come into it's own once software and a few patches bring things up to pace, but as it stands, C+

I think probably one thing that really stands out about the NS, which is unacceptable and needs to be called out, is the quality of the dock. If you open it up, it is literally almost nothing more than a plastic shell. The only other thing inside it is just a little circuit board about the size of two thumbs put together, which regulates the power and A/V functions, and the dock-system connector (USB 3.1), which communicates whether the NS is docked or not. There's not even a fan to provide any cooling inside the dock. It's clearly not designed well, and has no cushioning, which is becoming more known since the amount of people reporting significant scratches from using it is growing.

It's a total ripoff at $60 direct from Nintendo, and to be honest, it may actually be safer to use by taking apart the dock and removing the power circuit board with dock-system connector attached to use on their own, the NS won't know the difference. Then set up the dock's plastic mold elsewhere, so it won't take out it's aggression on your NS. In the future, maybe some custom designed dock molds with added cushioning and cooling fans would be helpful to create...

Basically, there's never before been such a flawed basic part of a high profile Nintendo console, that feels so much like it lives up to being "Made in China" in all the wrong ways...

I'm loving Zelda on the switch but I'm really missing miiverse not being on it , I wish Nintendo would add it as I love posting on miiverse and seeing what other players post.

I feel it would be better if I was able to buy one. I feel it may end up like the new classic: I want it but can't find one so I lost interest after being forced to wait too long.

Well, I got the Switch but no games (Zelda sold out everywhere). It's pretty boring, there's no browser, no Miiverse, no camchat, just a 5 minutes Snipperclips demo, and so I'm back playing my Wii U.

Also, the hardware seems sensitive compared to Wii U or anything else Nintendo has ever released. I could drop the Wii U GamePad a few hundred times without a problem, but dropping the Switch once, and it feels like it will burst into pieces.

Also, the controller is the worst Nintendo has ever produced in my opinion. The asymetric Joy-Cons are a pain, especially the right one. It feels lose on one side, and I had to forcefully rip them off when I slid them on the wrong way. I think Switch Pro Controller is needed.

The screen is too sensitive. It should be more like a DS/3DS so that you could fold the screen into a safety cover.

And watching game trailers on the eShop is like the servers are down constantly.

There are more problems I have with the Switch, the most obvious one is that every Nintendo home console was a huge step up from the old generation. Switch is like a step down, coming from Wii U. Since the hardware is so bad compared to Wii U, only amazing games can help now.

@GrailUK GOAT means Greatest Of All Time

I'm pretty happy with Switch, I saw two in the wild the other day but they have since been sold according to the store website. I was in Game the other day and a guy asked for a Switch and was told "No man they're sold out everywhere" I ordered Snipper Clips that came bundled with Joy cons so I'll get to play that later. I messed about a bit playing Zelda and fell down the cliff which gave me an instant 'Game Over' I'm loving Bomberman but that gets frustrating....

I've seen walk through footage of Zelda on youtube and I do agree it looks amazing, I just need some more time off please.

@SKTTR
I guess u like your new switch then lol,never mind mate you could always buy 1-2switch and Justdance

@Uncensored You have described exactly the issue that will be worrisome throughout the 2nd and 3rd quarter of this year: a continued pattern of sufficient stock being MIA, prompting lost potential sales.

@NintySnesMan Haha, well, I'm only interested in Zelda and I am Setsuna from the games that are already available. Zelda is sold out everywhere (I'm searching for it every day) and I am Setsuna wasn't released on a cartridge in Europe which is a shame. I'm still waiting and hope for a cartridge version that might be released later.

I love mine..and the only game i own is fast RMX...To be able to bring a game to work..and continue at home on the big screen...or if the wife is watching her shows and I get to retire to the study and use table mode?...priceless. To me the switch is about portability...not playability.

@Aneira What are you talking about? You can already play BotW on your Wii U while taking a dump...

@crimsontadpoles "2818 or beyond"

Holy crap, you're going to wait 800 years to get a Nintendo'S Whatever!?!?

@TheLZdragon I don't know about that, the stands for the NS are pretty flimsy... Could use some of that 3DS stability. Just TRY having the NS stand up horizontally on it's own, like the 3DS can.

@jbizzle812 To be fair, the first NES Zelda was like that, too. It just threw you into the world with barely any preparation. You go into the cave at the beginning location to pick up your sword (or not), then... you're on your own. No in-game hints (or necessarily even story) telling you where to go or what to do next, or in what order to explore places. So BotW is really like a modern reboot of the original NES style of Zelda. You have to fill in the blanks along the way.

I returned mine. It's too half baked for me, but I liked the build quality. I'll buy a new one once the online is explained and the web browser is released/unlocked.

@PlywoodStick
I just wonder why always "Made in China" ? Not "Made in Japan" ?
I know it was cheap from cost production, but the quality mostly cheap / bad.
Why the heck almost (or all) country are under controlled by "Made in China" if the things mostly bad quality / fake ?

the 'all of them' choice should not require more wealth than scrooge mcduck. rather, less sense.

@PlywoodStick lol, stupid typo.I'm not that patient

@Jamotello
I don't think Insulting others for what games they buy is appropriate. Person could buy all the games on offer and have more sense than anyone here. Almost every single game released (save for 2, imo) have been worth buying or at least considering.

@JaxonH i'm one of those that bought all of them.

@Jamotello
😁 Well then

@KIRO I had the exact same experience with Shovel Knight on the Wii U. I downloaded it when it first came out and while I can appreciate its merits as a retro 2D platformer, I just couldn't get into it. I was able to avoid buying it this time around, and good thing, too, because it's 10 bucks more expensive now.

Still hoping to find one before the end of spring break...

I'm loving the Switch. I do miss community features... since there are only a few games out.

@PlywoodStick yes you are correct, I delved in another 5 hours last night and finally made some progress, I'm comin around!

@3MonthBeef So it's somehow supposed to be a good thing for it to have a cheap and flimsy design, not a rigid and stable one? Even the Wii U Gamepad charging cradle has more stability.

Keep having these fun little experiences with Switch. Power went out Wednesday, still played Zelda. Saw a student at a table playing with Switch. (Groups of students playing in class already happened, too, but that was my doing in my Game Design class). College students had many positive things to say after playing 1-2 Switch! Yep, not even kidding. Snipperclips charms just about everyone I've seen encounter it. My mother was playing it with her grandson and she generally dislikes video games but there she was clicking all those hard to reach buttons to figure out how cut the characters up. My son just brought it right to her (no TV in the room) and showed her. I didn't even know it was happening until I walked in on them.

Day after launch I was in a waiting room at the doctor's office playing Snipperclips with my son.

I'm not a big portable gamer but I keep finding uses for pulling it off that dock. When I brought it to my classes I brought the whole base station and Pro controller. Everything fit in my messenger bag without issues and knowing that I'd be able to play even if I couldn't make it work with a projector meant it was worth taking everything in without having tested it first.

This thing impresses people in person. Too bad about all the amped up press for little glitches. Left JoyCon did effect my placement of the Switch at home and stand could be better. Battery life is fine, though, as we already have batteries that charge it (works best when not in use though).

@GraveLordXD Perfect reasons! It's fun to have, but waiting is wiser.

Liking the system, plenty of promise in the hybrid design, and even if it won't be able to fully compete with PS4 specs as long as it's as capable as the Wii U I'm content with that.

Feeling pretty constricted with the game line up, though. It's helping to not distract from Zelda, but I'm anxious to see it run some other kinds of games. Zelda is a title I prefer to play on the big screen, so I'm waiting on other titles to really get into the mobile use. None of the other launch titles are quite what I'm looking for. I don't have much use for multiplayer, and Shovel Knight doesn't seem like a showpiece for new hardware, so it's a one game system for the time being.

The last Nintendo system I grabbed on launch day was the N64, and that launched with only 2 titles, with one clearly more engrossing than the other. It was probably just as long a wait before the next big release, too.

@Evenmoresteven not for me. I didnt buy it to play the os. I want games to have the resources, not the os.

I really like it a lot. It is a fantastic console in my opinion, everything works great and I am excited about many games that are going to be released during this year. The only complaint I have is about the lack of an "actual photos" viewer. You can't use the album to view common pictures despite the fact that the screen captures of the console itself are normal jpg files. This is a very important function for me and I hope it will come in the future. Aside from that I really love everything about Switch.

@3MonthBeef Here are some articles describing the problems, along with their main points on the matter:

https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-switch-kickstand-fall-over-easy-pop-off/

1. The kickstand is small and isn't centered in the back of the tablet, so it's not particularly balanced or steady on its feet. It doesn't take much to knock it over.

2. The foot only opens to a single angle — no adjustable hinge like you'd find on a Microsoft Surface tablet.

3. The kickstand can pop off entirely if the Switch falls over, or if you press too hard.

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/review-nintendo-switch/

1. The USB-C power outlet is on the bottom of the tablet, you can’t play it in the “kickstand” configuration while it’s plugged in—the cord gets in the way.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/01/nintendo-switch-review/

1. It's just a thin piece of plastic, and I often felt like I'd rip it out of the system whenever I used it. At least Nintendo recognizes it could be a problem: The company points out that you can simply pop it back in the Switch if it falls out.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/03/nintendo-switch-review/

1. (The photos focusing on the kickstand really speak for themselves- it's only a small piece of plastic that slightly supports the system on one side, instead of centering the device as a whole.)

2. My only real quibble with the system's portable form factor remains the USB-C charging port sticking out of the bottom. The charging cable juts out uncomfortably if you're resting the system on your legs or belly and can't be used at all if the Switch is propped up on its (surprisingly flimsy) kickstand.

Taking the relevant points on the kickstand in these reviews to mind, it seems increasingly likely to harm the system if used, than if not. The kickstand not even being centered (or providing a centering, for that matter) stands out in particular- even the 3DS kickstand that came with new copies of Kid Icarus: Uprising could at least center the device (as if it weren't stable enough ). I never had any issues with the KI:U kickstand, for whatever that's worth- one can charge the 3DS while using it, too!

So these points in particular negate the "engineering calculations" behind the NS kickstand- it's not even built to be centered or provide a centering, so of course it's not going to withstand much. Even an errant gust of wind could easily knock it over, much less being physically handled. The idea of it being intended to be easily collapsible is pretty silly- that just makes it more likely to harm the device when it's used with the kickstand, especially outside.

I've never heard of anyone somehow causing "an irreparable housing" due to the kickstand being designed to withstand some pressure on any other device, including the Surface Tablets alluded to in some reviews, so I'm just going to say that would take a rather forced and anecdotal example.

The technical problems are another matter entirely, so I won't go into them here. It is worth mentioning that the dock is also rather poorly designed, though, so it doesn't necessarily take any damage before it can scratch the NS screen, even when properly used.

Breath of the Wild looks fantastic but I'm not the biggest Zelda fan so I can definitely wait to play it. I have no immediate plans on purchasing the Switch - more so because I don't buy new tech as soon as it launches. Still, when a new Pokemon gets announced (Pokemon "Stars," perhaps?) that's likely when I'll break down if I don't have one by that time.

They're too hard to find. I would have gotten one, but I can't find one. GameStop told me to go online and buy their $600 package, no thanks. Too much money. I'm not going to buy a bundle with a game that I have no interest in (Just Dance).

@JaxonH Glad to hear it isn't a problem. The Wiimotes were battery eaters so I bought a bunch of rechargeables, but the PS4 controllers are the most annoyed I've ever been. I'm surprised I don't recall reading any backlash at all when the system launched, people online always get annoyed about non-replaceable batteries.

I know what you mean about the one game, Pikmin 3 was that game for me on Wii U, Mario will likely be that game for me on Switch. Uncharted 4 was that game for me on PS4. I've owned Skyrim for 2 years on PS3, played it for 20 minutes. Zelda isn't that game for us. Pikmin 4 could be that game. Pikmin and Mario this holiday would guarantee one under the tree. My kid just asked me this morning when Pikmin was releasing on 3DS, we're big Pikmin fans.

@rjejr
Love Pikmin.

I'm gonna be grinning ear to ear once you do play Zelda though. I know you think it's not that game for you, and that's what's gonna make it so great. Cause I'm envisioning the message I'm gonna get a year from now saying "yup, kid won't put it down, playing for 27 straight days now, and I can't put it down... had no idea it was gonna be so different than past games"

I'm a patient person (eh... heh he... ok no I'm not) but I'll be patiently awaiting that day when you find out for yourself. You're in for a shock (I think this game shocked alot of people- Zelda has always been fun, but this is on some "greatest video game ever made" level of greatness. Yup... yup... I'll be waiting 😊

BTW, this is me at work today...

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I pre-ordered a Switch and Zelda (& 2 upcoming games), but I haven't begun playing Zelda yet, as I've already been involved with a game for a 100+ hours.
However, I tested the Switch with Zelda in it, just to make sure it doesn't have the left Joy-con sync problem, and thankfully, it doesn't.
However, if they do a recall on the left Joy-con (because of the metal box blocking the Blu tooth antenna only in the left Joy-con), I'll switch mine in for a new one anyhow, because they've been saying the left Joy-con could be a problem eventually, even if it isn't yet.
I like what I tested lots. Simplistic interface. My only complaints are the tiny internal memory for this day & age, and, even though the Switch itself is at a decent price, the accessories are a wee bit over priced, at least compared to others.
Otherwise, I'm sure I'll love it.

"HURRR I think I'll wait a year or two so I can save $50 on a bundle/after a price drop."

I'm glad I have a real job and don't have to complain about a modestly priced brand new Nintendo console - something that happens like twice/decade, and is bordering on half the price of its competitors at their launches.

@JaxonH I think I'll like Zelda more than my kid, he started playing OoT on his 3DS but stopped playing b/c he really didn't like it at all.

1 potential problem w/ my playing Zelda, if my wife and kids are watching they get very bossy, or very opinionated, or very bored, so they are always telling me what to do. In most linear games it's not a problem b/c I'm usually 3 steps a head of them, I've played enough games that I know how they tend to work, but for BotW I think I'm going to have to play it when nobody is watching. Well maybe my wife, she just tends to fall asleep anyway.

I'm playing Tearway Unfolded now, first 6 chapters were ok, I was ready for it to be done, I'd gotten my PS+ money out of it over several hours, but then it actually turns into a real game and t's really good. Like Paper Mario Color Splash but w/ graphics more to my liking, more platforming, and no stupid memory game that I can't get past. So it's keeping me busy.

I was in Target the other day, they had a B2G1 sale, and I was looking at H:ZD on PS4 and Z:BotW on Wii U, and thinking about it, but I really couldn't find another $60 game I needed to have. Still can't believe there isn't any DLC pass for H:ZD, it's like they are daring me to buy it before they announce it. I got a birthday in July, something's gotta give. I'm excited for E3, between Sony and Nintendo should be at least 6 games I want to see, 3 on each system. You chime in on the "2017 is the best year ever article"? I'm not a fan of ME or RDR2 or Persona but there still seems to be a ton going on this year. I skipped GoW Awakening but the new 1 looks good, never really played a Spiderman game but that looks good. I hope there's some space between XC2 and NNK2. Games galore.

@rjejr
No, I'm taking a break from there. Got rubbed the wrong way in that Switch article where everyone was saying how Switch looked meh and just another fail and blah blah blah... and I'm thinking to myself look, you don't have to be a Nintendo fan to recognize this is a really cool console. Heck you don't even need to be a gamer to recognize that (as evidenced by all these people at my job coming out of the woodwork talking about it). Not that I expect everyone on a Sony site to rush out and preorder, it's just that bias they have where anything Nintendo does they completely shut it down, yet those very same people were singing Vita's praises for years, and that's not even remotely as awesome as Switch. Excuses start flying left and right like "I can't game in anything less than 4K now, so I won't get one". Like dude, you've had a Pro for 2 months, only a fraction of games run 4K on it and even those use upscaling, and like this one dude was a Disgaea fan and I was saying hey, you can play your fave game anywhere now and he says no, it's not 4K. But Disgaea isn't 4K on PS4 and that doesn't seem to stop you so...?

I know this site has people like that too, but here it's just a minority while there it's like everyone.

I agree it's a phenomenal year for games. God of War was never my thing, but the new one looks promising for sure. I like Insomniac too so Spider-Man is on my list as well. And Persona 5, Ni No Kuni 2, Xenoblade 2, Dragon Quest XI, Splatoon 2, Arms, Final Fantasy XII, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Octopath Traveler, Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem Warriors... Ill check out RedDead but that's a Rockstar game and I'm not particular fond of GTA. I hear LA Noire is being ported to Switch, and I'll definitely check it out if it comes, but I think most Rockstar games are overrated en masse.

@JaxonH "I'm thinking to myself look, you don't have to be a Nintendo fan to recognize this is a really cool console."

But you do have to be. The Switch is garbage. It's not worth it to anyone but the most hopeless Nintendo fanboys and those with too much money and too little sense.

@Mahe
I don't even know why you just posted that response.

We're you thinking you'd get a rise out of me? You wont.

*And, yet here you are reading a Switch article.

@Mahe Well I'm not a Ninty fanboy (can probably guess by the username) - heck I've only played one Zelda before, and I think maybe two Mario or three games...ever? I've owned a couple of consoles over the years but they've never been my 'main' gaming device.

Yet I love the Switch - it's a great little device with a lot of promise. Your complaints with the console may well be valid - for you - but it certainly doesn't make it 'garbage', which is a phrase thrown around much too easily in gaming circles.

Just chill and play what you enjoy. Maybe one day you'll want a Switch, maybe not. I can totally see why some - even most - people would rather wait than be an early adopter. That's a sensible decision in many ways. But at the end of the day you don't need to look down on anyone that's having fun with a new bit of tech. I mean, some people pay far more than the cost of a Switch on remote controlled robots, or blenders, or even shoes - things 90% of us probably wouldn't consider worth the money, but to those people they're great.

Like I said, just relax a little and maybe don't get too wound up by what other people are enjoying.

@JaxonH Here's the very problem with these kinds of articles and "polls": most of the people coming in will be those who have "bought in" to the system, and thus the results will be completely skewed and don't align with reality.

But the thing is, most disinterested people won't even answer the poll, won't even read the article, won't even visit the site. I'm here for other things, and while I do that, I might at least try to dispel your delusions, and warn that you're in for a rough time.

@SegaBlueSky Here's the thing: consoles need a lot of people to buy them, not just the early adopters who are willing to waste their money on anything. Look at the difference between PlayStation 4 and Xbone. That shows you what it means to have more people buying a console.

And look at what happened to Wii U when enough people didn't buy it.

@Mahe And what part of that makes anything I said incorrect? And again you say 'waste' like that is a incontrovertible fact, when it's an objective opinion.

Gaming companies certainly want to sell as many consoles as I can, but as gamers we don't need a lot of people to buy them. I loved my Saturn and Dreamcast back in the day and they were 'failures' in a commercial sense. Doesn't change the fact I had a lot of fun with them, and actually some of my best gaming memories. I don't consider them a 'waste' or 'garbage' for a moment, and I'm sure there are Wii U owners who feel the same.

Time will tell with the Switch but buying one now doesn't really enter into that, unless you have a pre-conceived notion of what determines a satisfactory purchase when you buy it, ie. "I need 30 high quality titles to be released for this console before I consider it a good purchase" - and if that's your thought process then yes, buying one now would not be a great idea.

@Mahe
Who said anything about a poll?

I'll let my brother, who hasn't bought a Nintendo console in 10 years and got a Switch, and my Skyrim loving coworker who cancelled his PS4 order for a Switch, and the North plant production supervisor and south plant supervisor and 3 quality engineers who either don't play games or only play Rocket League on Xbox and are talking about getting a Switch, and I'll let my 2 Division binging friends know who are talking about getting one and watching Zelda gameplay vids...

I'll let them all know that Mahe on the Internet says they're all Nintendo fans with too much money and not enough sense. Cause spending money on hobbies like video games has now become a life altering, bank breaking decision.

@JaxonH Uhh... have you looked at the title of the page you're commenting on?

@SegaBlueSky It's not just the games, the Switch hardware itself is garbage for me. Plenty of games elsewhere - PS4, 2DS, etc. Switch would have to get more good games than usual to justify the garbage hardware. But with Switch, both the hardware and game lineup are bad.

That's the difference to Saturn, Dreamcast, etc. While they didn't have as many games as PS1/PS2, at least there weren't huge problems with the hardware itself. The Saturn pad is still one of the best controllers ever made. The Switch "cons" are some of the worst controllers ever made. Way to follow up the Wii U Gamepad, Nintendo!

@Mahe Again, not 'garbage' to all and blanket statements simply can't be used in this case, IMO. The Switch has been on sale for 10 days - it's a little early to make a judgement about the quality of the games library. Considering one of the launch titles is being considered among the top pantheon of best games ever made, I'd say that beats out most console launches that I can think of. It was a couple of years before I felt the PS4 was worth buying, for example.

And as for the Saturn and Dreamcast, they certainly did have their hardware problems. I had two Dreamcasts die because of faulty disk drives, the VMU batteries seemed to last about five minutes, the controllers could become unresponsive, and the Saturn had one of the most notoriously awful system architectures in gaming history which held back the library of games.

Your opinion of the Joy-Con controllers is also subjective. The disconnection issue does appear to be potentially a big problem but it's not universal so clearly we need to know a little more before we can make a concrete judgment on that. Personally, I've not had any problems so far and I'm getting on well with them as controllers and have found them responsive, lightweight and versatile.

@SegaBlueSky
No, I've had no issues either. Switch hardware has been a dream. And I bet it'll outlive my PS4 and Xbox One... Nintendo consoles always do. Heck, my PS4 had overheating problems at launch, shutting down cause the fan wouldn't kick on.

@Mahe
Sure, but I didn't bring it up.

As with anything, have been doing my research and comparing things. I have decided to migrate from PC Gaming to the Switch at the end of the month.
-I work in IT, so really don't want to be on a PC if not at work
-Formfactor for me is a big selling point
-Game library has me very excited: Has Been Heroes, Mario Kart 8, BotW, Bomberman R, I am Setsuna, Hollow Knight, Perception, Pankapu, Dungeon of Zaar, Constructor, Dragon Quest XI, Octopath Traveller, Bloodstained
-Hoping for Metroid, Fzero, Kirby and some RE news in the near future as well