To Switch or Not To Switch

[skywalker0957]

So I have run into a bit of an issue, a silly though to be sure. I do not know if I should purchase a Nintendo Switch or not. I currently own a PS4 Pro and Xbox One X along with a gaming PC and I often find my time limited in what I can play and often the PS4 and Xbox get left behind as I primarily game on my PC. However, at NYE party my friends and I were all play super smash and let me say that was some stuff right there. On top that all of my friends now own a Switch and the thought of being to play smash all the time sounds good. I just don't know if I can go for another console on top of everything else. So I want to hear from people that own one if its worth it and what to get on it as well. Also I have a weird relationship with Nintendo and I have always tended to shit on them more or less for business decisions and the rather zealous fan base that seems to follow it so part of me is conflicted on that as well. That reason is stupid I know. Anyways let me know what your take on the Switch is and is it worth adding to my already too big collection of game consoles. Thanks everyone!

**UPDATE**
So after much thought and discussion from here and with my friends I am gonna get a Switch! Now the next step is deciding on physical or digital games.

**UPDATE 2**
So bought my switch and everything and will get to using it after work. I know that this topic was originally geared towards my decision, but I hope that the discussion helps others in their decision making. So if anyone else still wants to throw their opinion in the ring that would be great!

[Lehran]

Between the Switch and my gaming PC I really haven't felt a reason to pickup another console. Everything worthwhile on the xbox one comes to PC anyway. I can wait on the PS4 stuff until that console is being sold second hand next generation.

[isturbo1984]

yeah, everyone manages their time different. but even for those who less timek it is all the more important to gameon all the platforms so they can play the best of what is available to them so their time isnt wasted. i often here time as an excuse not to own the other systems. a lot of fanboys who own just one platform do this a lot. as i find the more platforms i own, the more rewarding my time spent gaming is.

[skywalker0957]

Time. We use the time we have and hopefully make the best gaming choices to play the best of what is out there. Whether you have a lot of time or a little time. Limiting yourself to a smaller pool of games, ultimately, will be the lesser option. Regardless of your preference, how good or bad fanboys make the Switch out to be, or how awesome you think your current platforms are. It's just that simple.

I definitely feel ya with that, I used to have a lot of time back in college and high school and what not but with work time is far more limited. I am more concerned now with being able to play fun games rather than the same old stuff that I pretty much play on compulsion or just because I always have. I will say it can feel overwhelming sometimes having all platforms but it is nice to be able to play basically anything I want which means I don't waste time playing something I don't. I just jumped off of CoD this year after years of playing it because I am just not having fun and its wasting my time where as I played Super Smash all last night and had a blast. Same with the games I play on my pc, only playing things I have fun with.

[isturbo1984]

Nintendo hardware is always bad though.

[isturbo1984]

Time. We use the time we have and hopefully make the best gaming choices to play the best of what is out there. Whether you have a lot of time or a little time. Limiting yourself to a smaller pool of games, ultimately, will be the lesser option. Regardless of your preference, how good or bad fanboys make the Switch out to be, or how awesome you think your current platforms are. It's just that simple.

[Astraea]

I was just comparing it to the other consoles of this gen. And I didn't really like how people describe the cheap lightweight docking station of which one reviewer said you could easily tear it down while charging your controller or bump it over. Seems to me you get this console purely for the exclusive and excellent games available for it, but at the cost of comfort and durability. I really like good games, so I don't write the console off immediately but i'm also one for durability and bang for buck so yeah.

[monnef]

... The hardware it has now isn't worth my money but that's just personal opinion. You value things as you see fit.

I am expecting some margin, but I wonder, are there some comparisons regarding performance, functionality (joy cons support quite a lot of various things) and price to other existing products? I tried quick search in DDG and Google, but didn't find much.

[Astraea]

Yeah you just enjoy your console man after all the lineup of games is what really matters in the end.

[skywalker0957]

Ahw you already bought it. Just before Jeremy released a video about plans to release a Pro and Light version this year. But you do get to play Smash, which is awesome. I'm gonna wait and see if the pro version is any good and then I might get it. The hardware it has now isn't worth my money but that's just personal opinion. You value things as you see fit.

Yeah I have heard about that but for the moment I am content. Its been quite fun so far playing and smash is a blast! I do agree with you that 300 is still pretty steep for the hardware, but not much can be done about that at the moment. I am fortunate enough though that if a pro version comes out and is a big step up I will be able to exchange and get that. With that news waiting to see what happens is not a bad idea!

[Astraea]

Ahw you already bought it. Just before Jeremy released a video about plans to release a Pro and Light version this year. But you do get to play Smash, which is awesome. I'm gonna wait and see if the pro version is any good and then I might get it. The hardware it has now isn't worth my money but that's just personal opinion. You value things as you see fit.

[CrassiusCurio]

No Thanks !

[fenrif]

Get a switch now. They're easy as fuck to install CFW on and then it's a great little portable emulation machine with good controls and inbuilt splitscreen multiplayer.

Plus: free games!

[skywalker0957]

OP has decided for Switch, but for others I will describe my case. I have a quite good gaming PC, not going out much at all, and yet I have and enjoy Switch. I don't have any other big console, I am using Switch in both - handheld and docked (tv) mode.

Honestly, if you have spare money and already own a PC, I think Switch is a good choice. Well, at least if you like some of the exclusives like Zelda (BoTW is great), Mario (I am probably noob, but I found even the basic game often quite hard; would recommend), Pokemon (this was probably the main reason I bought Switch - to experience new Pokemon games and give something back, after playing several games on emulator) or any of the others. Or if you spent time commuting or waiting, Switch can be invaluable.

About the new Nintendo hw, I am pretty sure they said they want to support Switch at least for 5 years, so that's now still at least 2-3 years? Since raw power is not Switch seller anyway and they promised the support, I would not hesitate buying Switch even now.

I definitely am looking forward to picking this up after work today and the exclusive games will be a breath of fresh air from what I regularly play. I will probably pick up some indie games as well because many of them are on switch and I while they are also on steam I like the idea of playing them in handheld where-ever I want. I will probably post a pic of everything at some point!

[monnef]

OP has decided for Switch, but for others I will describe my case. I have a quite good gaming PC, not going out much at all, and yet I have and enjoy Switch. I don't have any other big console, I am using Switch in both - handheld and docked (tv) mode.

Honestly, if you have spare money and already own a PC, I think Switch is a good choice. Well, at least if you like some of the exclusives like Zelda (BoTW is great), Mario (I am probably noob, but I found even the basic game often quite hard; would recommend), Pokemon (this was probably the main reason I bought Switch - to experience new Pokemon games and give something back, after playing several games on emulator) or any of the others. Or if you spent time commuting or waiting, Switch can be invaluable.

About the new Nintendo hw, I am pretty sure they said they want to support Switch at least for 5 years, so that's now still at least 2-3 years? Since raw power is not Switch seller anyway and they promised the support, I would not hesitate buying Switch even now.