Nintendo Switch (previously NX)

i'm just happy the rumors of a more powerful switch were false, i hate it having the normie version of a console if a more powerful version exists

switch lite is really smart, way more sturdy for kids without parts that can come off and $100 cheaper. Probably be a game bundle for black friday, makes the perfect xmas gifts

comparing switch and switch lite you can see the diffs here
https://www.nintendo.com/switch/compare/

Remember to buy the cart version of your games otherwise you have to re-buy everything for your kids' Switch Lite. (Digitial purchases are only playable on the "Primary" console.)

no other switch hardware this year
Nintendo Switch Lite is smaller, cheaper and handheld only
"It'll also be the only new Nintendo Switch hardware this holiday, as Bowser says the larger Switch won't get an upgrade right now. "

Captain Suave said:

Remember to buy the cart version of your games otherwise you have to re-buy everything for your kids' Switch Lite. (Digitial purchases are only playable on the "Primary" console.)

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I don’t think that’s what they said, you can play digital games on secondary system if it’s linked to the account and connected to the internet ( which would suck, so make your portable one the primary and the normal one secondary)

spronk said:

no other switch hardware this year
Nintendo Switch Lite is smaller, cheaper and handheld only
"It'll also be the only new Nintendo Switch hardware this holiday, as Bowser says the larger Switch won't get an upgrade right now. "

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They want to sell that next year after people already buy the portable.

Utnayan said:

I always love these commercials. Let's go outside on a beautiful day, with the ocean and skateboards and beaches, and all conglomerate on a cement bench to play Mario Kart. With the added effect of Sun Glare on your switch so you wouldn't be able to see a damn thing anyway. Then, let's go to a sweet high rise night life party in some city with tons of people everywhere and booze and ladies and what not, and well, screw all that I brought my Switch. Let's sit here and play Smash Brothers.

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Have seen people more then once playing on a Switch at climbing gyms like in the commerical. You take breaks on between climbs so it makes sense. They even had a Switch Mario Kart tournament at my climbing gym.

Ritley said:

I don’t think that’s what they said, you can play digital games on secondary system if it’s linked to the account and connected to the internet ( which would suck, so make your portable one the primary and the normal one secondary)

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You're right. The requirements have changed since I last checked, and Nintendo's official account description is awkwardly worded. Here's a clearer take:


"Basically, Nintendo labels the Switch device you assign to your Nintendo account as your primary console. You can use your Nintendo account to log in to a secondary console, but it must be connected to the internet when you’re playing, and the game can’t be played at the same time on the primary console. If you decide you want to start playing again on your primary console, this will pause the game on your secondary console."

That's not perfect but not nearly as obnoxious as what I thought before.

I think this is great for the younger market. $300 is a hard pill to swallow for a gift for one kid. $199 is a lot easier to bear.

I suspect the pro will drop next year.

Too bad they did not change the form of the Switch Lite a bit. I tried playing some Mario Maker the other day in handheld mode and it was unbearable.

Yeah, Switch Lite definitely seems targeted towards kids. Even if I wanted a Switch entirely for handheld use, the fact that the screen is even smaller/worse than the regular Switch one would be an immediate NOPE.

On the other hand, I pre-ordered these the day they were announced at E3:

Vorph said:

On the other hand, I pre-ordered these the day they were announced at E3:

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What the fuck are those big beautiful things? Where have they been all my Switch life?

Szlia said:

Too bad they did not change the form of the Switch Lite a bit. I tried playing some Mario Maker the other day in handheld mode and it was unbearable.

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Couple give this a shot, my hand pain playing in portable mode pretty much went away after I started using it.

Fire Emblem Opening looks amazing

The new SoC (Mariko) used in the Switch Lite is also going to start showing up in the normal Switch, starting in mid-August. Nintendo says battery life of the new models will go from a max of 6.5 hours battery life to 9 hours. Price, packaging, etc will be the same but there will be a new serial code scheme to tell the difference. This isn't the rumored Switch "Pro", just a die shrink that improves battery life. The Switch Lite is using a smaller battery which is why the battery life improvement isn't as great.

Hori Split Pad Pro is back up for pre-order at Amazon if anyone was looking to get one but couldn't because they were sold out for a while.

hodj said:

Fire Emblem is out. Checking it out now.

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Let me know your initial thoughts, I will probably buy it this evening or tomorrow.