Goodbye NX, hello Switch

[lupi]

Can get one for $250 shipped...been holding out for a good deal holiday bundle but this is tempting.

 

[KentState]

Mine doesn't arrive until Monday, but I thought you used the Companion app for group?

 

[ViRGE]

Can get one for $250 shipped...been holding out for a good deal holiday bundle but this is tempting.

Considering that most of the country can't get one at all, I'd suggest jumping on that now while you can.

 

[Pandora's Box]

Finally found one. Was picking up a new external USB drive from BestBuy. Asked if they had a switch in stock, said they got one in 2 hours ago. I rushed over to the games section, sure enough 1 switch in stock. Asked about Pro Controllers. They had 2 Splatoon 2 Editions and 2 regular Pro controllers. Picked up 2 Splatoon 2 Editions and the last Link (Archer) Amiibo.

I bought a 256GB Samsung SD card from Amazon today. I'll be going all digital on the switch. So far I have bought Splatoon 2, Zelda BOTW, and Mario Kart 8 from the eShop

 

[Nashemon]

So, I had an idea while I was wishing I had gotten the Neon Switch instead, since I've seen several red and blue joy-cons in stock at various retailers. I've only ever seen one red (L/R), and at the time I didn't realize they would be rare, so I didn't buy it. So I would have been able to get a red set and a blue set of joycons if I'd gone that route.

So, my idea is that I'm thinking of just buying the next Red and Blue Switch I see (I see them all the time in and around where I live.) Hear me out...an extra charger is $30, a grip is $15, a joycon set is $80 and, a dock is $90. If you plan on buying all those separately (and it's a BIG if, since arguably the grip is pretty useless, and the dock is overpriced), that's $215, which means you get a Switch for $85 and tax.

If you plan on playing any two player games in that head-2-head way they advertise on two Switches, it's not a bad deal, imo (barring the general consensus that everything is nickel and dimed with Nintendo tax anyway). Sure, you're paying $600, but myself being already invested with one, and needing some accessories, it seems a smart way to go. Thoughts?

 

[KentState]

It's worth it if you enjoy it. When I looked at the Switch, it was a few hours of work to pay for one which seemed like a good value. I don't fret the little things like gaming when it's a cheap hobby.

 

[cmdrdredd]

After finishing Zelda (not 100%) it has been sitting and will continue to sit until mario. Kind of what I expected. To be fair though my PS4 hasn't been turned on since I finished horizon zero dawn either.

 

[KentState]

After finishing Zelda (not 100%) it has been sitting and will continue to sit until mario. Kind of what I expected. To be fair though my PS4 hasn't been turned on since I finished horizon zero dawn either.

I have been struggling to find a game to really pull me in since HZD as well. I tried Arms and Splatoon 2, but those got old really quick. Started Persona 5 but it got overwhelming pretty quickly. I picked up the Switch version of Zelda so may try to play it again on the better hardware.

 

[cmdrdredd]

I have been struggling to find a game to really pull me in since HZD as well. I tried Arms and Splatoon 2, but those got old really quick. Started Persona 5 but it got overwhelming pretty quickly. I picked up the Switch version of Zelda so may try to play it again on the better hardware.

Since you mentioned persona 5 I have to take back what I said before. I did finish that with the true ending which was after horizon zero dawn. Still after I finished persona 5 I have not turned on my PS4 which is quite a while now. It is a bit overwhelming though when you start off that's for sure. Haven't played either console for a while. Have been playing stuff that I got cheap for pc though to pass my free time.

 

[gorcorps]

So, I had an idea while I was wishing I had gotten the Neon Switch instead, since I've seen several red and blue joy-cons in stock at various retailers. I've only ever seen one red (L/R), and at the time I didn't realize they would be rare, so I didn't buy it. So I would have been able to get a red set and a blue set of joycons if I'd gone that route.

So, my idea is that I'm thinking of just buying the next Red and Blue Switch I see (I see them all the time in and around where I live.) Hear me out...an extra charger is $30, a grip is $15, a joycon set is $80 and, a dock is $90. If you plan on buying all those separately (and it's a BIG if, since arguably the grip is pretty useless, and the dock is overpriced), that's $215, which means you get a Switch for $85 and tax.

If you plan on playing any two player games in that head-2-head way they advertise on two Switches, it's not a bad deal, imo (barring the general consensus that everything is nickel and dimed with Nintendo tax anyway). Sure, you're paying $600, but myself being already invested with one, and needing some accessories, it seems a smart way to go. Thoughts?

Why do you want a 2nd set of joycons? For that price you might as well get a pro controller. I find the joycons fine as a pack-in controller, and necessary for portable mode, but definitely not comfortable enough to pay full price for a whole 2nd set... let alone getting an entire new switch AND a spare set of joycons just to get matching colors when you already have a grey set.

That's just madness. While I don't prefer the neon colors I got, I do like having them be different colors so I know which side is which easier. It's not that hard to tell them apart, but it's just nice to know.

 

[Nashemon]

Why do you want a 2nd set of joycons? For that price you might as well get a pro controller. I find the joycons fine as a pack-in controller, and necessary for portable mode, but definitely not comfortable enough to pay full price for a whole 2nd set... let alone getting an entire new switch AND a spare set of joycons just to get matching colors when you already have a grey set.

That's just madness. While I don't prefer the neon colors I got, I do like having them be different colors so I know which side is which easier. It's not that hard to tell them apart, but it's just nice to know.

I typed out a response for you, but upon seeing how long it was, I decided I'm just mad.

In short, need them for certain games, game modes, playstyles, etc. Need a spare so I can send my gray ones in to be fixed. I'm a completionist; I want to collect everything. And, yes, I too am not happy with how much they cost.

 

[purbeast0]

There are some really good games on the eShop and they are like $10 - $20 too. I have found that after Zelda, I've primarily been playing my Switch when I'm in air planes. It makes the flights go by super fast. I've played a few games while at home though but typically it's right before/after a trip since I have that game on my mind.

 

[zerocool84]

Namco Museum is really fun, but of course only get it if you have a mild interest in those old games.

I haven't played Pacman Vs since the GameCube days and it's still insanely fun.

Galaga is still so damn fun to play plus a few others I've never played but it's worth the price imo.

 

[ponyo]

I finally found one at Target while doing some back to school shopping. I bought the gray Switch along with Zelda.

 

[Oyeve]

Finally got back into the Switch and Zelda last week., HZD really took up most of my game time. I had put Zelda down for so long I thought I would have restart but nope, digging the exploration on it. Also racking up $$$ with the gambling exploit so I can buy the best of the best.

 

[JujuFish]

I'm not sure what the gambling exploit is, but if you've come across the bowling minigame, that's the best thing I've found for making rupees.

 

[kirbyrj]

I'm guessing the gambling exploit is playing the treasure chest game in Lurelin village and then restoring your game if you guess wrong.

 

[Oyeve]

I'm guessing the gambling exploit is playing the treasure chest game in Lurelin village and then restoring your game if you guess wrong.

Yep. Racked up tons of rupees.

 

[purbeast0]

I never found "being short on rupees" an issue in zelda at all. I never did any of those "cheats" to get a lot either. I just got a lot of rocks and sold them.

 

[Oyeve]

I never found "being short on rupees" an issue in zelda at all. I never did any of those "cheats" to get a lot either. I just got a lot of rocks and sold them.

That takes too long.

 

[JujuFish]

I never found "being short on rupees" an issue in zelda at all. I never did any of those "cheats" to get a lot either. I just got a lot of rocks and sold them.

I have a hoarding problem in games, so I hate selling anything. That means finding other ways to make rupees.

 

[JujuFish]

I'm guessing the gambling exploit is playing the treasure chest game in Lurelin village and then restoring your game if you guess wrong.

Yep. Racked up tons of rupees.

Ah, I see. Bowling is faster than that, IMO. A strike is the same amount of rupees and you don't have to reload 2/3rds of the time. With a little practice, I was hitting a strike nearly every time.

 

[purbeast0]

That takes too long.

I never needed to buy anything in the game and didn't have the money for it though, which is my point, that I had enough money just doing normal stuff.

 

[cmdrdredd]

That takes too long.

Only if you are actually trying to farm them. You get a ton from wandering around.

 

[Red Hawk]

I have an important announcement to make. *ahem*

You will soon be able to RIP AND TEAR on your Nintendo Switch.

Also, shoot Nazis in the face.

That is all.