The people posting these memes are the ones who "expected" Nintendo to announce Switch Pro and now, they have hurt feelings. There already exist in the market, 3 or so similar devices to the steam deck so not sure why this isn't being compared to them.
Great game. Started playing it on PS4, then bought it again to play on series X and now I fear that I may buy it a third time to play on Switch...if it runs well (pun intended).
@hammers1man I don't agree with that. It's like saying that PC gaming is in the same market as PlayStation and Xbox because they have a big form factor and require a TV/Monitor to play. Gaming Consoles have carved out their own market for a long time now and it's completely separate to PC gaming, although one could argue that Microsoft is trying to blur that line somewhat.
@Linux7055 Hi friend, I did read your last comment and I'm aware of the expanded storage. My position remains the same with respect to this and the Switch. I'm just puzzled as to why it's been positioned as a switch rival especially after I've found out that there are other devices like this already on the Market. Also my concern has to do with install sizes for games, which can be huge in most cases.
@Linux7055 If you're weighing this up against a switch, then you were never really interested in the Switch to begin with. 9 out of 10 people buy a Nintendo console for Nintendo made games. This device, if it functions as well as advertised, is a great buy. I am concerned about storage as I assume you'll have to natively install your games. However, this isn't going to impact Switch sales. I haven't got a PC so if this works well and it runs games decently, I might buy it as a cheap alternative to play my steam games but I already have a switch and wouldn't choose this over a switch if o could only have one. How else am I going to play Dread, BOTW 2 and SMT?
Every article I've read is positing this as a Switch rival. I can't understand why anyone would think so. People buy Nintendo hardware for mostly Nintendo games so this isn't suddenly going to impact on Switch sales. It's ridiculous to even think so. Is this an attractive piece of kit? Yes. But this will not be competing with the Switch.
Unless Nintendo give us the mother of all surprises, there won't be any mention of Switch Pro. Since nothing was announced before today, nothing will be said during the E3 direct. I think everyone's been riding on speculation and expectation but forgetting that Nintendo dance to their own beat.
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Re: Random: 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Memes Are A Thing Now, Apparently
The people posting these memes are the ones who "expected" Nintendo to announce Switch Pro and now, they have hurt feelings. There already exist in the market, 3 or so similar devices to the steam deck so not sure why this isn't being compared to them.
Re: Techland Is Reportedly Bringing Dying Light: Platinum Edition To Switch This October
Great game. Started playing it on PS4, then bought it again to play on series X and now I fear that I may buy it a third time to play on Switch...if it runs well (pun intended).
Re: UK Charts: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Soars Straight To Number One
@Lordplops Nope, it's the UK's general market cycle of FIFA, COD and GTA. I'm shocked that there isn't a COD game in the top 10.
Re: Valve's Steam Deck Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A Switch Pro In 2021
@hammers1man I don't agree with that. It's like saying that PC gaming is in the same market as PlayStation and Xbox because they have a big form factor and require a TV/Monitor to play. Gaming Consoles have carved out their own market for a long time now and it's completely separate to PC gaming, although one could argue that Microsoft is trying to blur that line somewhat.
Re: Valve's Steam Deck Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A Switch Pro In 2021
@Linux7055 Hi friend, I did read your last comment and I'm aware of the expanded storage. My position remains the same with respect to this and the Switch. I'm just puzzled as to why it's been positioned as a switch rival especially after I've found out that there are other devices like this already on the Market. Also my concern has to do with install sizes for games, which can be huge in most cases.
Re: Valve's Steam Deck Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A Switch Pro In 2021
@Linux7055 If you're weighing this up against a switch, then you were never really interested in the Switch to begin with. 9 out of 10 people buy a Nintendo console for Nintendo made games. This device, if it functions as well as advertised, is a great buy. I am concerned about storage as I assume you'll have to natively install your games. However, this isn't going to impact Switch sales. I haven't got a PC so if this works well and it runs games decently, I might buy it as a cheap alternative to play my steam games but I already have a switch and wouldn't choose this over a switch if o could only have one. How else am I going to play Dread, BOTW 2 and SMT?
Re: Valve's Steam Deck Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A Switch Pro In 2021
Every article I've read is positing this as a Switch rival. I can't understand why anyone would think so. People buy Nintendo hardware for mostly Nintendo games so this isn't suddenly going to impact on Switch sales. It's ridiculous to even think so. Is this an attractive piece of kit? Yes. But this will not be competing with the Switch.
Re: Random: Even Coca-Cola Is Getting In On The Switch Pro Hype
Unless Nintendo give us the mother of all surprises, there won't be any mention of Switch Pro. Since nothing was announced before today, nothing will be said during the E3 direct. I think everyone's been riding on speculation and expectation but forgetting that Nintendo dance to their own beat.