Played mine on the toilet today. Finally, living the dream.
Any recommendations on a travel case? Something fairly inexpensive.
Any recommendations on a travel case? Something fairly inexpensive.
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Nintendo Switch Lite announced at $199, launches September 20th, "dedicated handheld" (smaller, has D-Pad, has gyro, no HD Rumble, no dock/TV output)
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Yes, but you need A. a place to prop up the console and B. an open space to play the game, so it isn't exactly feasible for portable play.
I shudder to think what Ni No Kuni 2's text would look like on a Switch Lite. Had trouble with the item management text on PS4 with a 40" TV.
Agreed I like the portability but it just doesn't do what I want it to do which is A. Act as a controller on Switch and then just seamlessly Synch up with my home switch when I get home; I tethered it to my hotspot though so just having greater portability is nice and I like the Yellow.
Still might return it since I usually work on the BART when I have a seat in the AM and I have a newer Switch for using on a plane which is totally fine on that setup or the couch...still have a 3DS backlog too so for now that's still my hyper portable go to.
I got a pretty decent Hori one on Amazon, iirc was between $15-20. Has slots for games and pocket for cords. Pretty sturdy
The screen is too small for tabletop mode. You have to hunch forward and concentrate harder on the screen.
Exactly, that's what I hope for as well!
Makes sense.
Oh, another candidate. Great.
I have no impulse control, picked up a turquoise joint at Wal-Mart. Ran a few tests to make sure nothing is fucked up...all good! D-pad's fine, no drift (not that I actually expected any so soon), screen looks great. I was worried I'd fucked up and it wouldn't feel good in my hands but I think I already like this better than the OG.
EDIT: Fuuuuuuck. Spoke too soon. Damn dust under the screen. Can't seem to get it out. Wal-Mart won't take it back so I guess it's off to Nintendo. Hope they don't charge me for something they'll probably see as a trifle.
EDIT: Fuuuuuuck. Spoke too soon. Damn dust under the screen. Can't seem to get it out. Wal-Mart won't take it back so I guess it's off to Nintendo. Hope they don't charge me for something they'll probably see as a trifle.
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Why wouldn't Walmart take it back? I thought they took back everything.
They usually do. I guess I got an especially pissy bunch (I asked to speak to a manager, the guy they sent was a DICK).
There is NOTHING in their policy about that. The dude was wrong, try again.
They won't take back opened software so he was just off base with the hardware.
Walmart
They even call out refurbished video game hardware as a 15 day exception, so it's more limited in nature.
It's far too late tonight, I don't drive and I have work in the morning so I'll need to wait until I get off tomorrow.
Hi all, just got the Switch Lite and Pokemon Lets Go Eevee($29), i am not sure, but can you help me with an advice about these two games on the Switch Lite(especially their portable mode).
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Can you also tell me which game has the best online community ?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Can you also tell me which game has the best online community ?
I don't have a Lite but I've played those both a lot on the OG Switch in handheld mode and they've been perfectly fine. I prefer MK8 portable to be honest, so I think you'll be good!
They both work perfectly and look amazing as portable games.
Best online community depends. Like both have really active online communities were you find matches in seconds. Voicechat is limited to the mobile app in Smash.
I'm buying a Lite next week but I can't decide which color I want lol
Anyone have the Yellow one? I guess I'm kind of leaning towards that one. Does it look good in person?
Anyone have the Yellow one? I guess I'm kind of leaning towards that one. Does it look good in person?
I'm just here to say how much I love that we finally got an HD handheld that has all the buttons we expect from a controller as well as a touch touch screen and motion controls. ALL THE INPUTS!!!!
It's really the first no compromise handheld ever made.
It's really the first no compromise handheld ever made.
I have a pair of Yellow ones which I bought at launch (May 2017? When ARMS launched) and they work fine.
I don't use my Switch a lot btw (until now!)
My partner has yellow, I got gray. Wasn't too fond of the yellow one myself, but it does look great in person.
I just wish the triggers were analog but it is definitely nice to have a full set of buttons.
To be fair, the 3DS was pretty dated even at the time of release.One generation apart. And keep in mind that Tropical Freeze is locked 60fps, while DKCR struggles to even keep 30fps.
Wild.
And this reminds me that we need a HD remaster of DKCR.
I just posted this in the OT on the hangouts forum, but seeing as there's less activity there, I might as well post here in another relevant thread and maybe someone will be able to help me make up my mind :)
So, this is going to be long, but hopefully someone will power through! I'm considering finally getting a Switch. I already own a PC, an Xbox and a PS4 and use them quite a lot. If I get the Switch, it would be my first foray into Nintendo consoles since the Wii (and before that, just the gameboy).
Where things stand in terms of prices where I live: the OG switch (V1) is around 330$ with a parallel import, the Lite is around 215$ with the 'official', authorized importer who is known to fix joycon drifts during warranty (one year) and the V2 is around 390$ again with a parallel import. The V2 is also available for purchase from Amazon US for a few hours time every month, though, for about 350$. I guess the question is, which version would you get assuming these were the prices in your region, if at all.
To answer your questions - I would probably play on TV quite a lot given the option, but honestly, I don't know if the lack of option to dock would really bother me. I also consider this to be a complementary console, especially given how I already own others this gen, and I feel saving some cash for the next-gen launch is important.
I'm also not a 100% sure I'll fall in love with this console, even though I have about 8 games which I really want to experience, which is typically the point where I start seriously thinking about getting a new console. I also really like the notion of playing handheld, it's something I do feel like I missing out on.
I didn't play a ton of 1P Nintendo titles in the past, and my mind wasn't exactly blown away by some of the Wii 1P back in the day, especially Mario Galaxy and Zelda - I enjoyed them... for a few hours. But I'm not sure if that's really relevant, seeing as fifteen years have passed.
Anyway, the Lite seems like it has a smaller barrier of entry. I can afford it, but spending in excess of 300$ on a complementary console might feel a little too much. But.. maybe I will end up regretting only getting a Lite? Maybe I should skip the Switch entirely? Man, IDK. That's why I want to hear from you guys! Especially those who actually have the Lite.
For reference, some of the games I'm interested in are Odyssey, BOTW, Link's Awakening, the upcoming Panzer Dragoon Remakes, Doom 64, Astral Chain, Fire Emblem and some of the older NES/SNES stuff which I've never played. Not really interested in Smash, Mario Party etc.
So, this is going to be long, but hopefully someone will power through! I'm considering finally getting a Switch. I already own a PC, an Xbox and a PS4 and use them quite a lot. If I get the Switch, it would be my first foray into Nintendo consoles since the Wii (and before that, just the gameboy).
Where things stand in terms of prices where I live: the OG switch (V1) is around 330$ with a parallel import, the Lite is around 215$ with the 'official', authorized importer who is known to fix joycon drifts during warranty (one year) and the V2 is around 390$ again with a parallel import. The V2 is also available for purchase from Amazon US for a few hours time every month, though, for about 350$. I guess the question is, which version would you get assuming these were the prices in your region, if at all.
To answer your questions - I would probably play on TV quite a lot given the option, but honestly, I don't know if the lack of option to dock would really bother me. I also consider this to be a complementary console, especially given how I already own others this gen, and I feel saving some cash for the next-gen launch is important.
I'm also not a 100% sure I'll fall in love with this console, even though I have about 8 games which I really want to experience, which is typically the point where I start seriously thinking about getting a new console. I also really like the notion of playing handheld, it's something I do feel like I missing out on.
I didn't play a ton of 1P Nintendo titles in the past, and my mind wasn't exactly blown away by some of the Wii 1P back in the day, especially Mario Galaxy and Zelda - I enjoyed them... for a few hours. But I'm not sure if that's really relevant, seeing as fifteen years have passed.
Anyway, the Lite seems like it has a smaller barrier of entry. I can afford it, but spending in excess of 300$ on a complementary console might feel a little too much. But.. maybe I will end up regretting only getting a Lite? Maybe I should skip the Switch entirely? Man, IDK. That's why I want to hear from you guys! Especially those who actually have the Lite.
For reference, some of the games I'm interested in are Odyssey, BOTW, Link's Awakening, the upcoming Panzer Dragoon Remakes, Doom 64, Astral Chain, Fire Emblem and some of the older NES/SNES stuff which I've never played. Not really interested in Smash, Mario Party etc.
In your shoes I would either go regular switch or nothing. Mainly because you say that if it were an option, you would dock it and play with it on tv. If that were something you weren't interested in at all, that's the only way I'd recommend the lite (or as a second switch). I have no idea how they can get away with charging that much more for the v2 switch, but I might wait until that comes down in price some if it's only because it's new.
The only reason I would say nothing is because the cost is not just the price of the switch, but the games you're going to want to buy, which won't be cheap, so if you're really strapped for cash and need to save up for the next gen, this is antithetical to the premise of this thread but just go without if you're unsure.
I caved and got the yellow today along with turquoise but I'm thinking the yellow is where it's at! Love this color so much.
I tested the dpad, speakers, and the screen and it's all good except that the speakers are about ~80% of my OG one, which I definitely don't mind since I never turn the volume up that high in handheld anyways. The screen is a bit warmer than my OG but my eyes will adjust to it easily. The dpad is really great and feels good to use, reminds me of my ds lite's. But the best thing about the lite is the weight, which is such an immense qol improvement from my brick of OG. I can't imagine going back to my OG for handheld gaming after the lite, my arms would die from holding it.
Anyways, just sharing my experience with getting the lite, was bracing for some glaring problems but it went very smoothly. Really can't recommend the lite enough to handheld gamers, it's a much better form factor, especially for people with noodle arms like me.
I tested the dpad, speakers, and the screen and it's all good except that the speakers are about ~80% of my OG one, which I definitely don't mind since I never turn the volume up that high in handheld anyways. The screen is a bit warmer than my OG but my eyes will adjust to it easily. The dpad is really great and feels good to use, reminds me of my ds lite's. But the best thing about the lite is the weight, which is such an immense qol improvement from my brick of OG. I can't imagine going back to my OG for handheld gaming after the lite, my arms would die from holding it.
Anyways, just sharing my experience with getting the lite, was bracing for some glaring problems but it went very smoothly. Really can't recommend the lite enough to handheld gamers, it's a much better form factor, especially for people with noodle arms like me.
Thanks. I'm actually not really sure about the whole TV thing and whether it's a must, it's just that I've never really had an handheld in the past 20 years so I'm just going based on what I'm used to. There's definitely a possibility I won't even feel like I'm missing out on it, but it's so hard to know in advance. The thing that bothers me about getting the V2 is mostly the price point, I feel like while I'm interested in a Switch it'll be difficult for me mentally to pay the same price for it as I did for my One and PS4, idk. So yeah, maybe skipping it altogether is the smart choice. I'll think about that!
Though in what sense?
Lite and regular Switch are the same, so it performs as well as it does in the regular/handheld mode. Haven't noticed anything different.
I guess just the feel of playing it.
Does the smaller screen make the graphics any better?
Is rumble missed?
I'm really contemplating ordering a grey Lite after handling one at BestBuy. The thing felt like a Vita and I love handhelds so I immediately wanted to buy one. The problem is, I'm mostly digital and I recently bought a revised Switch. I also have the Daemon x Machina Hori Pad and the 8bitdo Pro controller. I'd have to buy a new 512GB SD card and also manage all my digital games, which sounds kinda like a pain. Has anyone pulled the trigger on one while being in the same position?
One generation apart. And keep in mind that Tropical Freeze is locked 60fps, while DKCR struggles to even keep 30fps.
Wild.
400 x 240 = 96,000 pixels, or 192,000 if we double count for the 3D effect (Using higher counts: Original 3DS: 132ppi; n3DS XL: 95.6ppi)
1280 x 720 = 921,000 pixels (OG Switch: 237ppi; Switch Lite: 267ppi)
It's a gargantuan increase in clarity, and the quality of the screens on the Switch itself are also far higher (outside of pixel count) compared to the crappy 3DS ones. The fact that the 3DS physically has 192k pixels is sort of misleading in the comparison because it's perceptually equivalent to 96k, just with the 3d depth added. In clarity terms it's basically a slightly wider 240p.
Can you please share.more? What games are you playing? How do you play handheld? At home or commuting? What about the smaller screen ends up bothering or detracting?
It's funny reading how many people change their minds after holding it. And I agree, the first time I unboxed mine it felt like butter. Perfect sized handheld
It looks great. Batter, not sure. Some say it looks a bit better... and can't I miss rumble since a few months ago I turned off rumble across all gaming devices to save a bit of battery. :p
If you want to continue using both, then just make the one staying at home as secondary so it's always online, then the Lite as primary so that you can play it at any moment. Get a smaller memory and just put some games on it rather than everything you already have in the other. In here we currently have 2 regulars and 2 Lites. Partner has the Daemon/Hori add-on his regular, I have my share of 8bitdo controllers/adapters too.
We found no need to get memory of the same size since we made the decision that the regulars will serve as the "console" (i.e bigger ganes) and the Lites for smaller/fast paced games (with some bigger games mostly for wow factor).
After using the Lite for a few days now I have to say the biggest difference for me makes the weight. It feels so much lighter and puts a lot less strain on my hands. Great system.
That's pretty much the same effect that happened with the original Switch shortly after the whole internet was imploding due to the high price. Once people got their hands on the Switch they changed their mind pretty quickly.
These look cool, thanks for the link.
Everything looks a bit sharper on the Lite. DQ is already slightly blurry being sub-res, so this improves it a bit. IMO it looks great but I don't mind it on the OG, either.
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Picked one up.
I don't like the feel of the console itself. The buttons are better but the hardware feels sand paper y. I like the plastic on the og switch more.
What I do like is how light this thing is. Definitely taking it around!
I don't like the feel of the console itself. The buttons are better but the hardware feels sand paper y. I like the plastic on the og switch more.
What I do like is how light this thing is. Definitely taking it around!
Having had 4 of these now I can say that there is a spectrum for the sandpaper feel. I have one that's totally smooth, but with other issues.
if its anything like the normal switch the sandpaper feel will wear down in a years time
The Switch Lite has the same paint finish as the kickstand on the normal Switch. So different material, and it seems to wear down a lot slower than the normal Switch main body paint finish. I love it, personally.
I was going to suggest a regular Switch for out-of-the-box multiplayer (thanks to the joycons). But if you aren't into Smash, Mario Kart and so on that point is moot. With a Switch Lite you'll be fine and all of the games you mentioned (except Fire Emblem, whose texts are a little too tidy) work like a charm in handheld mode. The Lite also has a D-Pad, which is good for NES and SNES stuff.
Since you already have other consoles, I think you'll use the Switch mostly for its exclusives. You would basically have a modern GameBoy as a secondary console, a handheld companion to big screen gaming. As for your experience with the Wii, keep in mind that Odyssey and BotW are very different games than Galaxy and Skyward Sword.
I don't know where else to ask this but my girlfriend has a yellow switch lite and about a week and a half ago she was complaining about the left analog stick acting weird while playing links awakening. I immediately thought it was the drift issue, but then a day later it happened while I was around and saw it first hand. It was not the drift issue at all. When she was pushing right on the stick, link would barely walk to his right. It was almost as if the switch wasn't registering the full input. It only lasts a few minutes, and will then go away. She's experienced it only twice, but hasn't been playing as much over the last week.
Has anyone else encountered this? We're thinking about exchanging the system while we're still within the return date range.
Has anyone else encountered this? We're thinking about exchanging the system while we're still within the return date range.