Switch & Nintendo News/Discussion
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Are we actually certain it's restricted to handheld mode only? I know it's a slightly odd thing to focus on, but it still has the notch in the lower middle of the rear of the console that the original uses to position the USB C port for docking. It seems a little strange to just omit the console's biggest gimmick, though I know Nintendo have done this before with the 2DS.
When you consider that the typical selling price of the standard Switch is £280 with game, a £30-50 saving doesn't seem like much for losing the system's biggest strength.
When you consider that the typical selling price of the standard Switch is £280 with game, a £30-50 saving doesn't seem like much for losing the system's biggest strength.
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Yes they have stated clearly that it is handheld only.Raid wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:18 pmAre we actually certain it's restricted to handheld mode only? I know it's a slightly odd thing to focus on, but it still has the notch in the lower middle of the rear of the console that the original uses to position the USB C port for docking. It seems a little strange to just omit the console's biggest gimmick, though I know Nintendo have done this before with the 2DS.
When you consider that the typical selling price of the standard Switch is £280 with game, a £30-50 saving doesn't seem like much for losing the system's biggest strength.
I'm sure there will be bundles that add a game for a little extra but I'm not sure where you are seeing Switch bundles for £280 with a game. It's normally around £300 with a game.
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Game are selling them with Mario Rabbids and £30 eshop for 280.
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The eshop credit stuff is from Nintendo, its across all bundles at the moment.
I was talking about a good game. ¬_¬Mario Rabbids
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At least its not Zelda ¬____¬
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"New" Switch announced, same price as the old version just with improved battery life of between 4.5-9 hours now. Goes on sale at the end of August. Nintnedo also announced a couple of new Joy-Con colours.
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so this drifting thing is getting traction !
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... on-lawsuit
My left hand joy-con drifts. I thought my son broke it. Instead of buying another one I got 2 of these instead and they work a treat
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TechKen-Contro ... x165414-21
I am seeing Nintendo tomorrow at their HQ. Shall I bring it up or be nice and say nothing. Since we wants their money I will be a prostitute and say nothing
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... on-lawsuit
My left hand joy-con drifts. I thought my son broke it. Instead of buying another one I got 2 of these instead and they work a treat
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TechKen-Contro ... x165414-21
I am seeing Nintendo tomorrow at their HQ. Shall I bring it up or be nice and say nothing. Since we wants their money I will be a prostitute and say nothing
Games playing : Bioshock (Remastered) / Total War Britannia / Dirt 4
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EG's Astral Chain review...
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... asterpiece
Essential
A few more..
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/astral ... 0-6417280/
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https://uk.ign.com/articles/2019/08/26/ ... ain-review
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https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... asterpiece
Essential
A few more..
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/astral ... 0-6417280/
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https://uk.ign.com/articles/2019/08/26/ ... ain-review
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It's just really dawned on me how many excellent titles the Switch has. Need to clear my backlog for the console so that I can let myself buy more.
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Looking forward to playing Astral Chain on Friday.
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FF8 is out on the Switch today. Been playing it at lunch - I forgot how brutal Triple Triad is at the start! The sharper character models look nice too.
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Direct tomorrow.
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Looks like Overwatch for the Switch is going to be one of the reveals this evening:
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... ch-is-real
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019 ... ch-is-real
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Some big stuff last night including SNES games for the Online Service, Deadly Premonitions 2 and Jedi Outcast and Academy remasters.
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Xenoblade Chronicles from the Wii is getting something of an updated version ported over too. Always wanted to try that game but didn't get around to when I had a Wii.