** Official Nintendo Switch Thread - Nintendo Is Back Edition

[BigBallsMcgee]

Another reason for me to buy a Switch...

looks like my GOTY.

[kr1kit]

It appears Switch prices have gone up over here in Canada, they're now at $400 across the board as opposed to the $360-375 I saw them for everywhere a month ago... With taxes that's about $450CDN.

I saw a "mint condition, barely used" Switch on Craigslist a couple blocks from me for $310 buuuut I'm skeptical AF about buying anything of value off CL, however the thought of saving $140 is very tempting considering the fact that Switch games all cost $80CDN.

[butwhowasfeel]

It appears Switch prices have gone up over here in Canada, they're now at $400 across the board as opposed to the $360-375 I saw them for everywhere a month ago... With taxes that's about $450CDN.

I saw a "mint condition, barely used" Switch on Craigslist a couple blocks from me for $310 buuuut I'm skeptical AF about buying anything of value off CL, however the thought of saving $140 is very tempting considering the fact that Switch games all cost $80CDN.

brah, check to see if it's the new switch model that came out. the new ones have WAY longer battery life (like 40 - 50% longer), so that's why the price might've gone up

[jason_bh]

It appears Switch prices have gone up over here in Canada, they're now at $400 across the board as opposed to the $360-375 I saw them for everywhere a month ago... With taxes that's about $450CDN.

I saw a "mint condition, barely used" Switch on Craigslist a couple blocks from me for $310 buuuut I'm skeptical AF about buying anything of value off CL, however the thought of saving $140 is very tempting considering the fact that Switch games all cost $80CDN.

The one thing that I will say to be careful about when buying a used Switch is to make sure that it can connect to the eShop and that it is not banned (due to modding).

[kr1kit]

brah, check to see if it's the new switch model that came out. the new ones have WAY longer battery life (like 40 - 50% longer), so that's why the price might've gone up

According to the Nintendo website, those don't come out here until mid-August, so I'll just hold off and wait until those are out before I buy a Switch.

[DBC00P]

battery sucks

[TokenV]

According to the Nintendo website, those don't come out here until mid-August, so I'll just hold off and wait until those are out before I buy a Switch.

you can tell in stores, if the box is completely red it's the new version

[andres93]

25 hours into three houses and loving it. I rolled golden deer. I feel like I might replay it with another house.

[kr1kit]

you can tell in stores, if the box is completely red it's the new version

Yeah Best Buy has them marked down for arrival August 15th.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...y-con/13817626

I'll be picking one up.

[workoutMoma]

I love this game. Guys I don't know if they already released the switch lite but I think it is much cheaper and compact, though it does not have a dock.

[TokenV]

now it's almost certain that a SNES Library for Switch Online members will be coming, a trademark has been claimed for a SNES-type controller for Switch

it is expected to be announced next month when the Online Service will have it's 1 year anniversary (and many subscribers will need to extend their subscription)

nothing groundbreaking but it would be a nice addition

N64 and GC games however, these would seduce a lot of people to subscribe to the Online Service imo but rumors are limited to SNES at the moment unfortunately

[triception]

now it's almost certain that a SNES Library for Switch Online members will be coming, a trademark has been claimed for a SNES-type controller for Switch

it is expected to be announced next month when the Online Service will have it's 1 year anniversary (and many subscribers will need to extend their subscription)

nothing groundbreaking but it would be a nice addition

N64 and GC games however, these would seduce a lot of people to subscribe to the Online Service imo but rumors are limited to SNES at the moment unfortunately

I said it before and I'll say it again - adding N64 games like Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, Star Fox, etc. is my one major wish for the future of the Switch. Nintendo needs to take a break from the low quality remakes (Mario Tennis Switch?) and stick with the game mechanics that were finely tuned and enjoyable.

[kr1kit]

the new double battery life versions are out here, I am beyond tempted to go pick one up right now.

What should I do brahs!?

[rocketfish]

now it's almost certain that a SNES Library for Switch Online members will be coming, a trademark has been claimed for a SNES-type controller for Switch

it is expected to be announced next month when the Online Service will have it's 1 year anniversary (and many subscribers will need to extend their subscription)

nothing groundbreaking but it would be a nice addition

N64 and GC games however, these would seduce a lot of people to subscribe to the Online Service imo but rumors are limited to SNES at the moment unfortunately

I'm really hoping for the free SNES games with the online service.. NES is ok, but SNES was where nintendo really shined for me

[butwhowasfeel]

the new double battery life versions are out here, I am beyond tempted to go pick one up right now.

What should I do brahs!?

if u plan on playing in handheld mode a lot, then do it brah, 100% worth it

[Budjola]

the new double battery life versions are out here, I am beyond tempted to go pick one up right now.

What should I do brahs!?

imo rather buy battery pack and save some money

[kr1kit]

imo rather buy battery pack and save some money

What?

I don't own a Switch right now... This would be me buying a Switch outright, not upgrading an old one.

[Budjola]

What?

I don't own a Switch right now... This would be me buying a Switch outright, not upgrading an old one.

than buy it *******

jk it's goat console to chill with

[kr1kit]

than buy it *******

jk it's goat console to chill with

My only concern was thinking critically about how much would I actually play it.

I'm thinking about the titles that are out right now and what I would sink time into...

Zelda, Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem, Smash Bros.

[TokenV]

thoughts on this game, it's on sale atm in the eShop

anyone play it yet?

[Budjola]

My only concern was thinking critically about how much would I actually play it.

I'm thinking about the titles that are out right now and what I would sink time into...

Zelda, Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem, Smash Bros.

hmm that's legit concern. TBH when i got it i played it every day for 5+ hours but now i rarely even get it out of the drawer and im seriously thinking to just give it to my gf permanently. I travel a lot and i still dont use it to game on it. imo biggest deal on it is 2player games on huge ass tv.

[kr1kit]

Would you guys trust someone on Craigslist who's selling the new version of the Switch, brand new in box, sealed/never opened and it comes with the receipt? This version just came out here in Canada yesterday, and with the receipt I would assume it's under store warranty or whatever...

Buying it off this guy would save me roughly $70 from buying it in the store. I wouldn't even consider it except for the fact that he claims to have the receipt...

[BigBallsMcgee]

who else is playing 3 houses. holy fukin hell I love it.

[Budjola]

Would you guys trust someone on Craigslist who's selling the new version of the Switch, brand new in box, sealed/never opened and it comes with the receipt? This version just came out here in Canada yesterday, and with the receipt I would assume it's under store warranty or whatever...

Buying it off this guy would save me roughly $70 from buying it in the store. I wouldn't even consider it except for the fact that he claims to have the receipt...

i would rather go on ebay imo

[Archheretic]

About 1/3 into Fire Emblem: Three houses. Fun game just wish there was a harder difficulty...

[BigBallsMcgee]

About 1/3 into Fire Emblem: Three houses. Fun game just wish there was a harder difficulty...

Are you playing on normal or hard?

Hard is fine for me, I'm about a third in as well(I think) and the last few fights were challenging enough that I didnt get them the first time.

There is a third difficulty getting added for people who for some reason need it to be painstakingly hard. I dont understand that trend in gaming. At a certain point that isnt fun anymore to me.

[Archheretic]

Are you playing on normal or hard?

Hard is fine for me, I'm about a third in as well(I think) and the last few fights were challenging enough that I didnt get them the first time.

There is a third difficulty getting added for people who for some reason need it to be painstakingly hard. I dont understand that trend in gaming. At a certain point that isnt fun anymore to me.

Hard difficulty, I never feel threatened, I've always tried to get max out of every combat encounter, two attacks (first range then melee) instead of one shooting with melee. The key is to not overextend and let the enemy close the distance so that you get the first attack on nearly every enemy.

[kr1kit]

My biggest issue with the Switch is simply the fact that the games never go on sale. For PC and Xbox/PS4, there are constantly sales, just look at Steam, GMG, Humble Bundle, the PS4/Xbox stores, there are ALWAYS sales. Even on newer games you'll find sales, like I got Days Gone 30% off only a few months after it released, that's something you'd never see on Switch. With the Switch, there are still launch titles that cost $80 and they never come down, if they do it's maybe $10 off at most and that's an extremely rare case.

[TokenV]

Vice: Project Doom coming to the NES service in 2 days

never played this before, apperantly it never came out in Europe even

and after this we should hope for something good to come to the Switch Online next release which will mark the 1 year anniversary

I received an email already about automatic extension for my subscription, where the price is mentioned (€ 19,99) which is the same as before

so let's just hope they at least give us SNES

[Criollo]

terraria is coming to the switch i heard. ive already bought that game likt 20 times i might do it again to play on the switch if its around 20 bucks