Nintendo Switch #5

[Emperoreddy]

I know that the expansion pass is slated to come out sometime in October, but it seems odd to be almost halfway through October and yet there’s no official release date and pricing yet.

Well we got both. $50 annually for the whole deal which includes the Animal Crossing DLC.

It's not the best value but not the worst. I think for me I want to wait until a few more N64 games get added and to see if other DLCs will be on it as well. Then it could become a much better value

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Worth noting that there will be a discount for those who already have an NSO subscription:

Note: After Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack is available, current Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to purchase Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack and receive a pro-rated discount, based on the number of days remaining in their current membership.

Nintendo Support: Information on Changing a Nintendo Switch Online Membership Type (Individual or Family)

 

[Emperoreddy]

Nintendo's pricing is always a touchy subject, and they generally always over charge (the lack of sale prices on older games being one of the most egregious examples)

That said I think some folks on reddit are vastly over reacting to this. It's currently not the best value, but end of the day $50 a year is not that much money and it's entirely optional.

Just doesn't seem like a big deal to me, and seems to be a place for people to complain about not getting free stuff or to feel they now have a moral obligation to pirate.

 

[Jovavic]

Random 3DS question, does a game save go on the cart or on the system?

 

[Mikeaveli]

Nintendo needs to pass me some of what they're on. $30 extra, more than the base price, for some N64 and Genesis games lol. Meanwhile you still have to use your phone to even have functional voice chat in most online Switch games. If the service didn't completely suck $50 would be fair (at least in the console market) but it's already a rip off at $20 and adding more old games that you can play a million other ways isn't really helping.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Random 3DS question, does a game save go on the cart or on the system?

System.

 

[guinness]

Nintendo needs to pass me some of what they're on. $30 extra, more than the base price, for some N64 and Genesis games lol. Meanwhile you still have to use your phone to even have functional voice chat in most online Switch games. If the service didn't completely suck $50 would be fair (at least in the console market) but it's already a rip off at $20 and adding more old games that you can play a million other ways isn't really helping.

It's how to get the full Nintendo experience apparently.

I get server costs, but Nintendo isn't exactly running on the same level as Sony or MS either. I like the Switch, but also as a Wii U owner, it's been such a frustrating experience. What I hoped for, was tons of new IP, new sequels, I got many, many repackaged Wii U games, Wii remasters, and now, the online costs money.

I had to look to up, as I couldn't believe it, but wut, the cherry on top is paying more to rent N64/Genesis games...sure, you get DLC (if you want it), but it's like the r/gaming meme about modern games like a burger, all the toppings used to be included, now they cost extra.

I've already said my piece earlier about Nintendo, but they have balls, give them that.

 

[syz]

You would have to pay me to play N64 games.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

You would have to pay me to play N64 games.

cc @Big McLargehuge

 

[Commander Clueless]

You would have to pay me to play N64 games.

The N64 was my first console and I loved it back in the day, but that early 3D stuff is just so damn hard to look at anymore....

 

[93LEAFS]

The N64 was my first console and I loved it back in the day, but that early 3D stuff is just so damn hard to look at anymore....

16-bit sidescrolling games aged way better than early 3D from the PS1/N64 era.

 

[guinness]

The N64 was my first console and I loved it back in the day, but that early 3D stuff is just so damn hard to look at anymore....

You need to have a tiny CRT and rose-tinted glasses.

And I own most things besides the very latest consoles, a PS3, N64, Master System/Atari. I've even done the whole Pi thing...had more fun setting it up, than playing it. But agreed with others, the spites held up better, and then largely have to skip over to the PS2 era.

I remember when I first got my PS, and one of the demos was for Jumping Flash or something, and I got the first NHL Faceoff game from Sony...I do not know how I played the heck of that demo or that hockey game. Tomb Raider was so great back then, but now...I struggle to even.

Although I still like the later Ridge Racers titles on the PS, post analog stick era wasn't all terrible.

And I can play Mario 64 on the 3d remaster for Switch, and I still can't get into the game, those controls, that camera.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[sexydonut]

Have Advance wars on wiiU

1 of the all time greats.

Nintendo may push outdated hardware (imo not a big deal) and has ripoff prices (imo a big deal) but their level of quality and their focus on gameplay is unrivaled.

Sony and MS in comparison offer locked, loss leader PCs with relatively little to set themselves apart.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Went ahead and made the upgrade to the Switch OLED.

I gotta say, the new screen is a real treat and the added actual screen area is quite nice. I'm very happy with it.


Not much benefit for TV play that I have found, aside from a nicer dock.



If you are buying a Switch and intend to use it handheld, I would say the OLED model is worth the cash. As an upgrade? Tougher question, and depends on the individual. Personally, I'm happier with the upgrade than I thought I would be, which surprised me.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Nintendo made some interesting decisions with their N64 button mapping, and didn’t make it very intuitive to find out how to do the directional yellow buttons.

 

[robertmac43]

Most intriguing trailer yet;

 

[Seedtype]

Nintendo made some interesting decisions with their N64 button mapping, and didn’t make it very intuitive to find out how to do the directional yellow buttons.

All the stuff with the Online expansion thing convinces me Nintendo wants us to commit piracy, haha.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

OK, I'm totally down for this.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

N64 games on the Switch are unsurprisingly a lot more fun with the N64 controller.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

N64 games on the Switch are unsurprisingly a lot more fun with the N64 controller.

I was going to buy one when they came back in stock but I wanted to buy other controllers too and when I came back it was sold out.

 

[Oogie Boogie]

Will be picking up Shin Megami Tensei V Friday morning. Pretty stoked to start playing it. Reviews have been really solid so far!

 

[Oogie Boogie]

Just in case someone cares:

 

[x Tame Impala]

Playing BOTW on my 65” and with Bluetooth headphones is a Saturday morning dream come true. Can’t believe it took this long for that functionality but I’m glad it’s here

 

[KlausJopling]

After not buying a new game for my Switch in ages I decided to buy Football Manager 22. Holds up really well to the PC version, takes a few things away from the PC version that i miss and some that i dont miss. Main issues vs the PC version are things they cant fix, like the inability to use mods, facepacks and license fixes; and limitations on the number of leagues you can run. Though that isnt terrible you can load upto 5 nations (with all leagues in those nations). Navigating with a controller is never gonna be as good as mouse and keyboard for this game but they controls are pretty good. My only complaint is i wish in docked mode they upped the resolution so you can get more of the information on the screen.