I've SWITCHed! - General discussion - WARNING IN POST 1

cherryghost · 28-09-2018 02:44PM

Switch arrived. Plenty of updating. Initial impressions are: oddessy is awesome, as expected. Crash looks suprinsgly good but the controller latency is a bummer. Cities skylines is a bit fiddly but will get used to it. Haven't touched anything else yet

Mr E · 28-09-2018 02:47PM

There goes the weekend. Congrats.

Don't forget to put your friend code in the sticky thread.

shamrock55 · 28-09-2018 06:18PM

Not sure if this is the right place to post but can you get YouTube and Netflix on the switch, my Young fella wants one for Xmas but he loves YouTube and Netflix and currently has a ps3

PinkLady2016 · 28-09-2018 06:28PM

shamrock55 wrote: »

Not sure if this is the right place to post but can you get YouTube and Netflix on the switch, my Young fella wants one for Xmas but he loves YouTube and Netflix and currently has a ps3

No it doesn't have you tube or nextflix

Nollog · 28-09-2018 08:08PM

Wasn't Netflix in the works at some point?

PinkLady2016 · 28-09-2018 08:28PM

/\/ollog wrote: »

Wasn't Netflix in the works at some point?

Nintendo fans got on to them about it. They said Netflix may be added at some stage.

Longing · 28-09-2018 09:21PM

Nintendo switch will be my first Nintendo product this Christmas since the Snes days. (Giving away my age Lol) I cant wait, Also picking up Zelda, Mario, Super Smash Bros and Diablo 3.

It was pure agony lurking in here and reading to all the good aspects of the Switch and gaming quality it has to offer.

PinkLady2016 · 28-09-2018 09:24PM

Longing wrote: »

Nintendo switch will be my first Nintendo product this Christmas since the Snes days. (Giving away my age Lol) I cant wait, Also picking up Zelda, Mario, Super Smash Bros and Diablo 3.

It was pure agony lurking in here and reading to all the good aspects of the Switch and gaming quality it has to offer.

If you like Mario I would recommend Mario Odyssey.

CiDeRmAn · 29-09-2018 12:15PM

That Namco Museum Arcade Pac seems very expensive for what it is.
Or am I missing something?
€39.99, is it cheaper elsewhere?
I have most of the elements of the title across my collection, from Pacman Vs on the GC to the complete Namco Museum set on the PS.

Mr E · 29-09-2018 02:06PM

I was tempted to get Valkyria Chronicles 4 today, but it's very pricy on Switch.

€49.99 on Xbox and PS4.
€64.99 on Switch in Argos, €69.99 in Gamestop.
It's €49.99 digitally.

I know cartridges are more expensive to produce, but it's hard not to have a bad taste in your mouth from it. I think I'll wait for a digital discount or a special offer on one of the UK sites in a few months.

ERG89 · 29-09-2018 02:15PM

Mr E wrote:

I know cartridges are more expensive to produce, but it's hard not to have a bad taste in your mouth from it. I think I'll wait for a digital discount or a special offer on one of the UK sites in a few months.

Pretty sure FIFA on Switch is cheaper than other systems so it's not just cartridges. Like Divinity 2 it'll drop price on the other systems quick as few will buy it this time of the year maybe it might affect the switch prices too.
Could be worse I bought Fire Pro Wrestling World yesterday for 45 quid as it was 90 on PSN as it's unavailable without the season pass :pac:

WeleaseWoderick · 30-09-2018 11:28AM

Watching the Ryder Cup all weekend, I've been regretting the fact the Switch doesn't have a proper golf game yet.

I'd love a new Mario Golf soon. The one on the Gamecube was great craic and I don't think there's been a full console version since.

Also a Ryder Cup mode of Mario & friends against Bowser & friends would be sensational!

Ol' Donie · 30-09-2018 12:09PM

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Watching the Ryder Cup all weekend, I've been regretting the fact the Switch doesn't have a proper golf game yet.

I'd love a new Mario Golf soon. The one on the Gamecube was great craic and I don't think there's been a full console version since.

Also a Ryder Cup mode of Mario & friends against Bowser & friends would be sensational!

Time to dig out the old Wii sports.

Jjjjjjjbarry · 30-09-2018 02:43PM

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

TitianGerm · 30-09-2018 03:29PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

Hollow Knight, Octopath Traveller, Odyssey and BOTW are all excellent and you haven't mentioned them so maybe you haven't tried them?

There's also Dark Souls, Smash and Pokémon coming shortly.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-09-2018 03:32PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

Well you'll have no problem selling it if you price it sensibly, good luck with the sale.

earthwormjack · 30-09-2018 04:37PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

Not really. For a console a little over a year and a half old it has an exceptional library of games already. PC and switch is the perfect combo for my taste in games so I'm enjoying the Switch a lot, but if there's nothing of interest to you on it ya might as well move it on.

If you have some physical games too I think you will easily recoup the majority of your money spent.

chrislad · 30-09-2018 06:03PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

I disagree completely. It simply could be that you don't want to play the type of games the Switch has to offer. If you want the likes of Assassins Creed, Red Dead, Shadow of Mordor, then yeah, it's not the console to get. Personally, I want those games too, but I simply just don't have the time to commit to them. I'm about 20% into AC: Orgins for the past 12 months!

For me, I have played/am playing: Axiom Verge, Bastion, Bayonetta 1 + 2, Dead Cells, Enter The Gungeon, Final Fantasy XV PE, Fortnite, Hollow Knight, Mario Kart, Mario Odyssey, Mega Man Collections 1 + 2, Octopath Traveller, Okami, Owlboy, Resident Evil Revelations 1 + 2, Salt and Sanctuary, Steamworld Dig 1 and 2, Legend of Zelda, Undertale.

I'm also looking forward to Diablo 3, the FF games (VII, IX, X, and XII) next year, maybe Dark Souls, probably Mario Party, maybe Civ 6, Smash Bros., Firewatch, Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime 4, Bayonetta 3, New Super Mario Bros Deluxe, Yoshi, Luigis Mansion.

There's probably more I've missed, and more I'm looking forward to, but it's definitely been a console that's not short on games. While they may not appeal to you, or you may have played them elsewhere already, not everyone has, and the pick up and play nature of the console is what makes it most convenient for me.

cherryghost · 30-09-2018 06:17PM

Honestly I was 50-50 to buy a switch but the thoughts of civ vi on it just made my mouth drool. I must have it.

ERG89 · 30-09-2018 06:22PM

cherryghost wrote:

Honestly I was 50-50 to buy a switch but the thoughts of civ vi on it just made my mouth drool. I must have it.

I want to try that & football manager this year but I fear Civ will run like sh!t

Ivefoundgod · 30-09-2018 06:50PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

I'm the same. Very rarely play it, most of my gaming is on PS4 and i've an Xbox and allright gaming PC too. I loved odyssey and BOTW but after that there is very little to recommend on the Switch (IMO of course). Almost every other game is a rogue like and they don't appeal to me at all. Just finished Spiderman on PS4 and loved it, Fifa 19/PES 19 now taking up most of my time and with RDR2 and FH4 on the way i can't see the switch being turned on until Christmas for a few MK sessions.

That being said the switch comes into its on when flying or on long journeys but i don't have enough of those where i get the benefit of it. I won't sell it but i do kind of regret buying it

Nollog · 30-09-2018 07:46PM

Jjjjjjjbarry said he wants new releases, why are you all suggesting old games?

Banjo · 30-09-2018 08:18PM

Even the new releases are old games so it gets hard to keep them all straight in your head!

plibige · 30-09-2018 09:39PM

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

I just turned my Switch on today for the first time in months. Sadly, I think I'm going to package it up and try sell it.
There are just not enough decent games on it and I'm sicking of filtering through 30 year old games in the eshop trying to figure out what's actually a proper new release.

I'm done with Mariokart, Marioworld, Fifa, Sonic etc and don't see anything coming soon that's worthwhile? (I have a PS4 too by the way). Does anyone else who has another console feel this way? I really wanted to love it and I did at first but the games are just not coming

2019 is going to be a huge year for the switch for sure, if you don't need the money i'd sit tight for another 8 months and at least see what's coming.

First party alone you got NSMBU (i know its a port), yoshi, fire emblem, Town, Luigi's mansion 3, new pokemon, animal crossing, daemon xmachina and probably metroid prime 4. If even a few of them appeal to you i'd hang on.

Plus the switch has been out long enough to prove successful and i would not be surprised to see some major third party games next year

Phil.x · 30-09-2018 09:46PM

How is fortnight playing on the switch, ive heard some stories of poor graphics and stuttering.

earthwormjack · 30-09-2018 10:30PM

Phil.x wrote: »

How is fortnight playing on the switch, ive heard some stories of poor graphics and stuttering.

I played it last week before the new Battle Pass and the performance was awful. Framerate seemed like it was in the low 20s. Visually it was fine. It's been patched since then, apparently with some improvements(Epic have usually been good with improving performance over time) but I haven't played it on the Switch since then.

chrislad · 30-09-2018 10:34PM

earthwormjack wrote: »

I played it last week before the new Battle Pass and the performance was awful. Framerate seemed like it was in the low 20s. Visually it was fine. It's been patched since then, apparently with some improvements(Epic have usually been good with improving performance over time) but I haven't played it on the Switch since then.

I've only ever played it on the Switch, so I don't have a comparison, but I never had any real problems. Some pop in last season, but that seems to have been resolved. No real slow down or glitches to speak of. Bar my son calling everyone a try hard or a hacker. :rolleyes:

chrislad · 30-09-2018 10:38PM

/\/ollog wrote: »

Jjjjjjjbarry said he wants new releases, why are you all suggesting old games?

I'm also looking forward to Diablo 3, the FF games (VII, IX, X, and XII) next year, maybe Dark Souls, probably Mario Party, maybe Civ 6, Smash Bros., Firewatch, Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime 4, Bayonetta 3, New Super Mario Bros Deluxe, Yoshi, Luigis Mansion.

All new, all AAA, all within the next 1-15 months (probably, just Metroid and Bayonetta, but be shocked to see those slipping into 2020)

Phil.x · 30-09-2018 10:41PM

earthwormjack wrote: »

I played it last week before the new Battle Pass and the performance was awful. Framerate seemed like it was in the low 20s. Visually it was fine. It's been patched since then, apparently with some improvements(Epic have usually been good with improving performance over time) but I haven't played it on the Switch since then.

My fear is that as its a hand held unit playing ps4, xbox level games it will struggle, im asking as my kid is looking for one off santa. I dont want a ps4 as theres rumours of a replacement late 2019.

Nollog · 30-09-2018 10:43PM

While I do like most of those bolded games, even have some pre-ordered, I wouldn't all them brand new to anyone who had a Wii, Wii u, 3ds etc.

Also, I didn't mean every single switch game, there's plenty of new games I've never even played yet, you sometimes have to look for your entertainment, it doesn't just fall into your lap.

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