You're fine, I haven't got a memory card either.
Thank you very much @Redlambs hopefully we will be Nintendo friends soon.
I have loads of digital games. You are fine mate, just get one when you need one.
Everyone is a friend with Nintendo!
Sounds like what I did.I couldn't resist any longer, went full berserk and ordered a Switch/Breath of the Wild bundle. Added Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a Pro controller for good measure. Had to keep myself from throwing Xenoblade into the mix as well. I've got issues.I'm sure I won't regret it though.
Switch - Mario odyssey pack
Xenoblade, Mario kart deluxe 8, Zelda botw, fire emblem warriors, hori portable stand, 128gb memory-card and a extra adapter.
Want the pro-controller badly, but will wait until I can't take it anymore or until prices drop slightly.
You can get a beautiful zelda/mario themed non wireless pro controller for 29$.
I want the pro controller as that's the one reported to feel closest to Playstation controller, and that's what my hands are used to. Can get a hori controller for around 12gbp on sale now if I just want a random one. ^^
It's a pro controller from Nintendo, just cheaper because it's not wireless.
3 hours into Xenoblade now and it feels very interesting, I'm holding off a bit to play it on docked mode but so far so good.
Can you send me a link and I'll check it out? ^^
I think I looked at that before I bought the Pro. I don't think it has the rumble or motion controls that the Pro does.
Yeah the cheap wired ones are cheap because they don't contain the motion/hd rumble stuff.
I need the motion control for some BOTW shrines, no?
I came across a couple that seemed to demand it. Either way I'll just go for the best one when I have the cash for it. Still interesting to have cheaper options if that doesn't come soon enough.
"Soon enough" being because my wrists hurt due to the weight of the switch & weakened bones from my medicine, so at some point i'll not play due to that and will need a proper controller.
Theres an adapter to make the Wii U Pro Controller compatible too for about £15-£20. Ill probably only buy one Switch PC when I get it and then use 3rd party or Wii U ones.
Sure I'll send you the link via pm.
I’m debating on getting a Switch, mainly for Mario and Zelda, but am also interested in Mario Kart and maybe Splatoon, but have reservations on the online capabilities.
Probably a stupid question, but do Mario Kart and Splatoon have random matchmaking/public lobbies, or is it lan/friends only (private lobby, invite only)? Is the online up to scratch? I don’t expect it to be PlayStation or Xbox level but am hoping it is somewhat seamless and you can find online matches easily since none of my buddies care for the Switch.
I did hear Nintendo is going to introduce a paid online subscription service like PS Plus/Xbox Live so maybe they are giving it more attention.
Also, does the neon blue/red color stand out a lot? Since the majority of my electronics are black/grey, I do want to add some color rather than go for the grey, but am somewhat worried that the neon colors are too “in your face”?
Probably a stupid question, but do Mario Kart and Splatoon have random matchmaking/public lobbies, or is it lan/friends only (private lobby, invite only)? Is the online up to scratch? I don’t expect it to be PlayStation or Xbox level but am hoping it is somewhat seamless and you can find online matches easily since none of my buddies care for the Switch.
I did hear Nintendo is going to introduce a paid online subscription service like PS Plus/Xbox Live so maybe they are giving it more attention.
Also, does the neon blue/red color stand out a lot? Since the majority of my electronics are black/grey, I do want to add some color rather than go for the grey, but am somewhat worried that the neon colors are too “in your face”?
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Christmas sale on the store. Grabbed Rocket League for £11. Not sure how it'll play in handheld but I loved that game when it first came out on PS4.
Minus the having kids and a marriage part I think this article sums up my feelings towards the Switch completely.
http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2017/12/15/the-nintendo-switch-gave-me-back-my-video-games
http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2017/12/15/the-nintendo-switch-gave-me-back-my-video-games
That controller that's an alternative to the pro controller is the PowerA i think it's called.
It's the one i'm thinking of buying instead of the pro
It's the one i'm thinking of buying instead of the pro
Any news on a Mario Maker sequel?
It would be great if they released it with additional content like the charging Chucks from SMW
It would be great if they released it with additional content like the charging Chucks from SMW
Will playing Super Mario Odyssey without motion controls severely hinder the experience?
I'm thinking of buying a third party switch controller that doesn't have motion control so was just wondering. Also, Zelda has some motion control stuff but i think those are just shrines, right?
I'm thinking of buying a third party switch controller that doesn't have motion control so was just wondering. Also, Zelda has some motion control stuff but i think those are just shrines, right?
I am using the Pro controller with Mario and pretty much ignoring the motion controls. So no, I don't think it will matter for that particular game.
I played Zelda on the Wii U and that had the most infuriating motion control bullshit I've ever experienced (thankfully, only in a couple of Shrines). Not sure how it fares on the Switch.
I played Zelda on the Wii U and that had the most infuriating motion control bullshit I've ever experienced (thankfully, only in a couple of Shrines). Not sure how it fares on the Switch.
Well that's good to hear regarding Mario. As for Zelda, i think it's pretty much the same in regards to the infuriating motion controls. That's what i've been reading, anyway. I can just ignore them though while using that controller and just use the motion controls while in handheld mode.
As long as the games aren't significantly hindered, i'll go ahead and order that controller.
Mind, i've only played super mario for about 2 hours, but the function of controlling the cap properly seemed hindered if i didn't use motion control.
I'm on the 12th Kingdom and it seriously hasn't bothered me at all.
Fecking nintendo and their forced motion controls!
I'm gonna get that controller anyway. I'm sure i'll cope.
I'm gonna get that controller anyway. I'm sure i'll cope.
Trust me, other than a few between level reminders about what you can do with the motion controls, you won't notice a thing. Not using them hasn't impacted my game in the slightest. It's funny, though, I think I would miss the rumble. You take it for granted until it's no longer there.
So when I'm finally allowed my switch, what do I play first? Mario or Zelda? I'm thinking Mario cause Zelda is way longer?
Yeah i'm sure it'll be fine. I have the Joy Cons anyway so i'll use them if needed. I like the thought of using the seperated joy cons for Mario actually.
May give that a whirl
May give that a whirl
It constantly tells me that I should try the joy cons when I'm using the Pro. Lambs is of the opinion that it should be played with the joy cons.
Either, or, you win.
Either, or, you win.
I wouldn't say should be, I just find it better. The extra features with the motion controls are helpful, but not necessary. Zelda is much better with the joycons for me, aiming is greatly improved.
Nothing can fix those fecking shrines though.
Nothing can fix those fecking shrines though.
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Mario works better with Joy cons tbh
The rumble is a massive loss which is why I avoided the 3rd party controllers. I don't know what it is but the HD rumble really doesn't add something extra to the games.
Is it very likely that we will see GTA 5 and Witcher 3 remakes on Switch? I think, given the significant sales in its first year and the fact that they will probably go above 60 million of unit shipped during its life cycle or even approach 100 million, it should happen eventually but I am not 100% sure.
I'll go crazy if they release both next year.
I'll go crazy if they release both next year.
The Witcher would have to be dumbed way down in quality, I’d say. So much that you might as well be playing it on a low spec PC.
Personally i'd do Zelda.
Super Mario is great but you can't really play it undocked (you have to shake the joy cons round a lot - would you want to do that undocked?) so you're seeing the Switch at its best when you're stuck docked.
I’m playing both. They go really well together, as they’re completely different types of games. Mario is the more fun game of the two imo.
Doubt we'll see these, those games are just far too big and graphically intense to fit on something like the switch; GTA IV on the other hand would probably run quite smoothly on the switch after some tweaks.
There are big rumours of GTA 5 making it to Switch next year, but I think the Witcher 3 would be a bit too much - don't expect to see that.
Reading that I'm partly happy that I can somehow return to gaming a bit more if I get one of these, and partly afraid I'll go back to gaming all the time again.
I finished Mario playing it almost exclusively in handheld. You don't need to use the motion controls at all.