Topic: Nintendo Switch (was NX)

[Rob K]

Think they’ve tweaked it, but just having the Mario Kart DLC thrown in with it will make it worthwhile.

Another wave of tracks has just dropped.
Which is nice

[Rob K]

And Waverace 64 added to the N64 catalogue now too.


Now if i could just get a spare 5 mins to play....

[dalarr]

And Waverace 64 added to the N64 catalogue now too.


Now if i could just get a spare 5 mins to play....

I remember being shocked, shocked, by the amazing graphics when this game released back in the day. Especially how they made the water. It probably looks shit now, mind you.

[gerrardisgod]

Direct tomorrow at 3pm. Not being shown through Nintendo UK streams though, as a mark of respect. Give me strength.

[Zlen]

Will they give a date for BOTW2?

[gerrardisgod]

I’d imagine they’d save that (along with gameplay) for a solely focused Direct on that game.

This will be stuff releasing up to March, I’d imagine. So wouldn’t expect it before then.

[gerrardisgod]

Well…shut me up…Tears Of The Kingdom. Not much in the way of gameplay.

Excellent Direct in all though, something for everyone. Except no F-Zero 

[ScottScott]

Goldeneye is the big one there, with actual online play as well. Can't believe it. Only thing to better that would be if there was a next gen remake of it but I can't see that ever being released now

Was amazed they showed anything from the next Zelda, just a peak but looks like more of the same which I think everyone will be happy about

[TipTopKop]

Will they give a date for BOTW2?

12th May 2023 it looks like.

[PaulF]

Well…shut me up…Tears Of The Kingdom. Not much in the way of gameplay.

I just clicked on a link from a Nintendo email that I was about to blow away.  And saw the Zelda comment.
Light at the end of the period of mourning!

And just seen the comment by ScottScott , I fast fwded through the video , but will have to go back to the Goldeneye bit.  I fear it will never live up to memories. But the music was brilliant!

[LOKKO]

 Thinking of picking up switch lite  for my 6 year old is there a good selection of new games still coming out for them?

[JerseyKloppite]

Thinking of picking up switch lite  for my 6 year old is there a good selection of new games still coming out for them?

Yep, still hugely enjoying the output!

[gerrardisgod]

Think they’ve stated last year that it’s only halfway through its lifecycle too. Albeit an upgraded version may be needed if that’s the case. Or their new console is backwards compatible.

[XabiGerrard]

Just ordered a Switch after thinking about getting one for a while. Got it with Mario Kart Live but will probably sell it on if I can get around £50 for it. Noticed most games tend to hold their value so bargains seem hard to come by? Any tips for a newbie to the switch?

[emergency exit]

Any tips for a newbie to the switch?

What kind of games do you enjoy? A specific type or just good games in general (i.e. irrespective of their genre)?

[XabiGerrard]

What kind of games do you enjoy? A specific type or just good games in general (i.e. irrespective of their genre)?

Just good games in general, strategy and ones with decent storylines. Another thing, is the online expansion pack worth it? Can you only buy it through Nintendo or can you get it from 3rd party abit cheaper?

[emergency exit]

Just good games in general, strategy and ones with decent storylines. Another thing, is the online expansion pack worth it? Can you only buy it through Nintendo or can you get it from 3rd party abit cheaper?

Have you ever played a Zelda game? I started my Switch journey with Breath of the Wild and it is now one of my favourite games of all time. If you start now, you'd be primed for when the sequel (Tears of the Kingdom) releases in May.

Mario Odyssey is also really well made and lots of fun, whilst you can pass some chill hours with Animal Crossing but still go crazy with it after a while if you fancy designing an entire island with a plethora of tools.

My absolute favourites however have been indie games such as Hades (an action-packed rogue-lite) and Hollow Knight (the best metroidvania of all time?!) which work incredibly well on the Switch and which you can usually pick them for a cheap price in the Nintendo online store.

If you enjoy multiplayer games, you're already pretty safe with Mario Kart. Splatoon would be another fun option.

[gerrardisgod]

If you’re put of by the prices of the first party stuff (I wouldn’t blame you, I’m still waiting on Donkey Kong to drop less than £35), there’s some good indie stuff. Golf Story is always my go to recommendation, got a sequel out but the less said the better by all accounts.

What The Golf? is a cracker too. Bit of a golf theme…

Direct tomorrow night at 10.

[JerseyKloppite]

Have you ever played a Zelda game? I started my Switch journey with Breath of the Wild and it is now one of my favourite games of all time. If you start now, you'd be primed for when the sequel (Tears of the Kingdom) releases in May.

Mario Odyssey is also really well made and lots of fun, whilst you can pass some chill hours with Animal Crossing but still go crazy with it after a while if you fancy designing an entire island with a plethora of tools.

My absolute favourites however have been indie games such as Hades (an action-packed rogue-lite) and Hollow Knight (the best metroidvania of all time?!) which work incredibly well on the Switch and which you can usually pick them for a cheap price in the Nintendo online store.

If you enjoy multiplayer games, you're already pretty safe with Mario Kart. Splatoon would be another fun option.

What he said.

[Hazell]

Just ordered a Switch after thinking about getting one for a while. Got it with Mario Kart Live but will probably sell it on if I can get around £50 for it. Noticed most games tend to hold their value so bargains seem hard to come by? Any tips for a newbie to the switch?

What emergency exit said. Breath of the Wild and Hades are amazing.

In terms of bargains, they often have sales on where you can pick up some great games relatively cheaply. They won't be the likes of Mario or Zelda but indies and older games that have been ported to the Switch, so keep an eye out for those.

[XabiGerrard]

Just borrowed Zelda off of a colleague so looking forward to giving that a try this evening. Been playing Little Nightmares, really enjoyable so far. Very similar aspect to Limbo, would recommend it

[meady1981]

My left joypad is knackered. Can I literally just by a new one and stick it in and start using it? And any advice where to get one?

[emergency exit]

3.5 hours left until the Nintendo direct. Fingers crossed for a Silksong release date announcement.

[JerseyKloppite]

My left joypad is knackered. Can I literally just by a new one and stick it in and start using it? And any advice where to get one?

I'm pretty sure you can, worth borrowing one off a friend though if you know anyone with a switch to make sure it's an issue with the joycon rather than the switch.

[Jm55]

For what it’s worth on the subject of controllers I got a Switch Pro Controller for Xmas and the difference is night and day, especially if you’ve got big clumsy hands like I have.

[gazzalfc]

Shut up and take my money

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Game Boy and Game Boy Advance game being added to the online subscription right now

[AndyMuller]

Shut up and take my money

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Game Boy and Game Boy Advance game being added to the online subscription right now

GOTY 2023 incoming.

[dalarr]

For what it’s worth on the subject of controllers I got a Switch Pro Controller for Xmas and the difference is night and day, especially if you’ve got big clumsy hands like I have.

Yes. If you have got the money, the Pro Controller is a must-have

[meady1981]

I'm pretty sure you can, worth borrowing one off a friend though if you know anyone with a switch to make sure it's an issue with the joycon rather than the switch.

Ha. I’m definitely the only person in my small group of 40+ year old mates with a switch. I’m pretty sure the direction joy stick is just broken. Doesn’t really ‘do’ directly downwards.

[meady1981]

GOTY 2023 incoming.

I’ve been waiting for this as much as the next person, but felt a little flat after that. Sort of just looks like the last one with a few different weapons? And the VO wasn’t great. Just me?

[PaulF]

What he said.

Surely you start with Ocarina of timer or older?

[Wolverine]

Meh, just looks like some DLC really. I don't even get Breath of the wild hype so overrated, played the game on and off and found it boring could never get into it.

[JerseyKloppite]

Meh, just looks like some DLC really. I don't even get Breath of the wild hype so overrated, played the game on and off and found it boring could never get into it.

 

Surely you start with Ocarina of timer or older?

I never played any of the older Zelda games. My first was BOTW and was really blown away by it. Have said it before but it's the only Switch game I regret selling after I finished it - would just love to explore the map again. Thankfully it looks like that's basically going to be doable in the sequel!

Ha. I’m definitely the only person in my small group of 40+ year old mates with a switch. I’m pretty sure the direction joy stick is just broken. Doesn’t really ‘do’ directly downwards.

Yeah it does sound like a joycon issue. Wonder if you went into a CEX or similar (one of those gadget repair shops) if they'd let you try sticking a new joycon on it and checking it works. I think you should be fine though.

[Zlen]

BOTW is great for the world, ways you can explore and sheer amount of crafted, no filler moments.
Story is shite, characters are shite, weapons degrading mechanic is shite, main villain is shite.
But it's still a glorious sandbox well worth spending time in.
It's just not a very good RPG, it's something different.

[AndyMuller]

Meh, just looks like some DLC really. I don't even get Breath of the wild hype so overrated, played the game on and off and found it boring could never get into it.

Who let this motherfucker back in?

[Disregarder]

Ha. I’m definitely the only person in my small group of 40+ year old mates with a switch.

You're not the only 40+ year old with a switch boss. Me and the kids fight over whose turn it is to go on it!

[Hazell]

My left joypad is knackered. Can I literally just by a new one and stick it in and start using it? And any advice where to get one?

My left joy con is starting to get a bit temperamental that as well. Looks like a lot of people have similar issues which is a bit rubbish.

[OsirisMVZ]

Haven't seen anyone mention Fire Emblem Engage yet. Amazing gameplay in this one, its the most enjoyable FE game since Awakening.

[PaulF]

My left joy con is starting to get a bit temperamental that as well. Looks like a lot of people have similar issues which is a bit rubbish.

And they are far from cheap to replace. Though most controllers are pricey these days. Not just Nintendo ones.
They don't seem as robust as others mind.  I know for Minecraft we had an adapter which let you use Xbox 360 controllers.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

My left joy con is starting to get a bit temperamental that as well. Looks like a lot of people have similar issues which is a bit rubbish.

There are some good vendors on ebay who fix controllers.