I'm currently rocking an OG switch and have been debating whether or not to grab an OLED (my daughter can make use of current switch), or get a steam deck.
The OLED is appealing because I would love those inky blacks and slightly bigger screen for upcoming games like Fire Emblem and LOZ.
However, maybe if I get the steam deck, I can benefit from the best of both worlds? I could still travel with the OG switch (due to it's convenient size).
Also - do I even have time to play both Nintendo and Steam games? I've already got Disco Elysium, Persona 5 Royal lined up in my library (once I finish Eastward), and then the obvious big Nintendo games of 2023.
Maybe it will be something like a bigger battery, slightly better screens and slightly improved graphics. Maybe digital only? In any case, I don't think it will be enough to warrant an upgrade based on graphics alone (as we saw with MS and Sony).
Nintendo is really killing it. The Indie showcase was great and now we see that they’ve truly created an exciting new platform in vr Labo. I just preordered this so me and my daughters can play and create our own vr games. Well done!
What an unexpected surprise for the Switch - albeit one that might not get too much attention!
I can say that TT Isle of Man is one of my favourite racers of all time. I've always had a soft spot for racing games - although I tend to prefer the "simcade" titles that have some realism mixed in with accessibility.
The thing that TT made me do more than any game prior, was to focus me on taking off seconds off of my laps by small increments. I usually don't have the patience for that type of driving, but because you are racing the mountain course over and over again (you don't have to race on this course only - but it's the main feature), you can really hone in on your technique. When I just started playing, my lap times were about 24 minutes (yes, that's for one lap!), but after weeks of practice I cut it to about 20. The track itself is so brilliant that it remains a pleasure time after time.
The other thing that really has an impact is the realization that real humans actually do this race every year! It feels like you are on the edge of death the whole race, with one small mistake resulting in a crash. The sense of speed is wonderful.
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"And that children, is the story of how I met our Steam Deck...."
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Lost me on the price - $699 for CDN bundle?, Plus $90 CDN games moving forward? No thanks
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@Mii_duck
Nice! I'm sure Persona 5 Royal would be amazing on it as well haha.
Re: Soapbox: The Steam Deck And The Switch Aren't Rivals, They're Siblings
Well timed article...
I'm currently rocking an OG switch and have been debating whether or not to grab an OLED (my daughter can make use of current switch), or get a steam deck.
The OLED is appealing because I would love those inky blacks and slightly bigger screen for upcoming games like Fire Emblem and LOZ.
However, maybe if I get the steam deck, I can benefit from the best of both worlds? I could still travel with the OG switch (due to it's convenient size).
Also - do I even have time to play both Nintendo and Steam games? I've already got Disco Elysium, Persona 5 Royal lined up in my library (once I finish Eastward), and then the obvious big Nintendo games of 2023.
Decisions, decisions...
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Portal and Portal 2 - my favourite series of all time, now playable on handheld for around $15? Done!
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Maybe it will be something like a bigger battery, slightly better screens and slightly improved graphics. Maybe digital only? In any case, I don't think it will be enough to warrant an upgrade based on graphics alone (as we saw with MS and Sony).
Re: Hands On: There's More To Nintendo's Labo VR Than Meets The Eye
Unbelievable.
Nintendo is really killing it. The Indie showcase was great and now we see that they’ve truly created an exciting new platform in vr Labo. I just preordered this so me and my daughters can play and create our own vr games. Well done!
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@Audigore0733
I'm also hoping for a physical version. What makes you think it will probably happen?
Re: Hold Tight As TT Isle of Man Races To Switch This May
What an unexpected surprise for the Switch - albeit one that might not get too much attention!
I can say that TT Isle of Man is one of my favourite racers of all time. I've always had a soft spot for racing games - although I tend to prefer the "simcade" titles that have some realism mixed in with accessibility.
The thing that TT made me do more than any game prior, was to focus me on taking off seconds off of my laps by small increments. I usually don't have the patience for that type of driving, but because you are racing the mountain course over and over again (you don't have to race on this course only - but it's the main feature), you can really hone in on your technique. When I just started playing, my lap times were about 24 minutes (yes, that's for one lap!), but after weeks of practice I cut it to about 20. The track itself is so brilliant that it remains a pleasure time after time.
The other thing that really has an impact is the realization that real humans actually do this race every year! It feels like you are on the edge of death the whole race, with one small mistake resulting in a crash. The sense of speed is wonderful.