Wow indeed, I barely know anyone who has got one. Guess I know the wrong people.
Do you live in the US?
No.
Are the sales good in Ireland/UK? I know nobody with one.
It's the closest I've ever been tempted to get a Nintendo with Mario, BotW and Bayonetta.
It's the closest I've ever been tempted to get a Nintendo with Mario, BotW and Bayonetta.
I got one and haven't even played it yet. Mainly cause I know once I start I'll find it difficult to stop.
Doubtful, we love Sony too much here.
Not only are there no sales per se, but game prices are fluctuating fairly wildly.
Immediately after Christmas, when stores like GAME had sold out - Mario Odyssey on Amazon was at £52, then earlier this week it went to £42 (so i ordered it) and today it is listed at £49.93.
Immediately after Christmas, when stores like GAME had sold out - Mario Odyssey on Amazon was at £52, then earlier this week it went to £42 (so i ordered it) and today it is listed at £49.93.
Everyone where I work has one, but that may be a consequence of being a bunch of fecking nerds.
Another piece of interesting data.
Depends on a game but I think I play more in handheld mode. NBA, which is the game I have played the most, I have only ever played in handheld mode because lower framerate is too easy to notice on a big screen and besides I have it on PS4 with better graphics and smoother framerate so it's kind of pointless. Zelda I have played 90% in handheld mode, Mario and Splatoon I would say 50/50, then games like Overcooked, Mario + Rabbids and Mario Kart I've basically only played on TV.
Skyrim, LA Noire and all other games I've played too little to be able to say which I prefer.
Skyrim, LA Noire and all other games I've played too little to be able to say which I prefer.
I'm the same. It really does depend on the game.
Odyssey i play exclusively on the TV while Zelda is almost exclusively played in handheld mode. As for MK8, I've only played it on the TV but would love to give handheld mode a go.
That's what's so great about this console. It's very unique and is doing something that no other company is doing. It has no competition which is probably one of the reasons why it's selling so well.
I generally prefer docked mode, because I'm a big fan of using the Joycons and the motion controls in games like Mario, Zelda, Resident Evil, basically anything you shoot with.
However I'd say I do play probably equally docked and handheld, as it's just so convenient to lie on the settee or in bed with it.
However I'd say I do play probably equally docked and handheld, as it's just so convenient to lie on the settee or in bed with it.
I tried the pokken demo with my friend yesterday and it was bags of fun. Only thing putting me off buying it is its price (60$ for what you're getting is just too much IMO).
Playing Mario with the detached Joy Cons is a fantastic way to play it. I can't actually envisage any other way of playing that game - it just fits so well.
And as for the convenience, this console is the best. I've been playing a lot of it in bed - mostly Zelda -and is just ONE of the reasons why I've taken to this console so quickly.
China. Its surprising because the people here are absolutely obsessed with video games.
Mine is easy:
Handheld in bed - 75% (when my wife is asleep)
Docked using the Pro Controller - 10% (when I'm playing local games with my wife)
Handheld in the lounge - 10% (when my wife is watching rubbish on the TV)
Handheld on the loo - 5%
So the vast majority is handheld.
I would say I spend more time in handheld but I'd say that's the case for most because it's the most convenient way to play. I do love getting it on the TV and using the pro controller though.
I'm probably spending a bit more time in handheld than docked (it'd be fun if the Switch actually kept track of that). I live in an apartment with four others and just one TV so it's perfect that I'm able to play in handheld when others are using the TV. Plus I can lie on my bed with it.
Is anyone using the tabletop mode?
Is anyone using the tabletop mode?
At work, playing Mario Kart on lunchtime.. But that's about it.
Yeah in multiplayer games. We are actually going to my summer house with my mates today and we are bringing PS4 and Switch, when two are playing on a PS4 we will have a separate FIFA tournament on the Switch in tabletop mode.
Yep. I only got the Pro controller last week. I love the joy cons - I thought they were fine - but glad I took the plunge and got the Pro. I prefer the Pro to the DS4. Joy Cons get B+ from me. Pro gets A+
Whats the best game to play with the missus then?
Nobody has mentioned 1-2-switch at all - that bad?
Nobody has mentioned 1-2-switch at all - that bad?
Snipperclips is great fun.
Played the demo, appeared alright - maybe a little samey after a few levels?
Over cooked is great.
As already mentioned, Snipperclips and Overcooked are awesome.
Nah, you get different levels and difficulty grows significantly after a few levels.
What's most popular there?
Great to see the console being such a success. Could reach close to 5.5million sold in the US by the time it's a year old. Japan will definitely see well over 3.5million as well, potentially even 4. I haven't seen any figures for Europe yet, but that seems to be the territory where Nintendo struggles the most, though I don't think struggle is the right word. It's just an area where Sony tends to be the preferred company, like Nintendo in Japan. There isn't a huge deal either company can do to change that fact much more than they already have. I do think 14million+ sold is attainable worldwide within the first year however, it's going to be close as to whether the PS4 or Switch had the best first year sales worldwide. Rest of the world is probably going to have to better what Japan has alone for it to happen.
I may be wrong, but I think up until around 2015 video games were pretty much banned in China? I don't think any console market has really taken the country by storm yet. They like their Mobile and PC games, so Switch could be the console to really hit the money when they can sneak in.
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Europe in generally is traditionally a market Nintendo struggles in. Not to mention there is a large cohort of consumers for whom a console is essentially a FIFA box so Sony/Microsoft win out there.
That said I know 5 other people who bought one. Funnily enough playing BoTW on my girlfriend's Switch made me instantly impulse buy the thing in the first place
Must say I agree with swaggsam, it doesn't seem easy to find a good deal on a Switch since Xmas.
Found out today Ill be in India for work in a few weeks so keen to sort one before then so I have something for the flights.
Found out today Ill be in India for work in a few weeks so keen to sort one before then so I have something for the flights.
Got mine today and set it up this evening. Super easy to get cracking and Zelda sure looks great so far!
MS sure do love sending you places.
The deals are scarce since Black Friday really because the console has been selling well. It’s the best selling hardware on Amazon. It’s 13th on the best sellers and the next piece of hardware is 96 which is the Xbox one s.
But this is a good deal
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ni...bbids-kingdom-battle-319-tesco-direct-2869322
No idea actually. They take smartphone addiction to new levels though.
Nba Playgrounds is well worth the 8.99 on the store.
Not bad. Not sure why that didnt pop up on my notifications on the HUKD app.
Actually last time you made that joke I was with MS, not seeing them this time though sorry.
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Anyone played Arms? I loved Punchout.