Anyone consider the Switch their "main" console?

[Spades]

The library probably isn't there yet, and the third party support may never be; but we've seen a few games like FIFA and DOOM, as well as Rocket League and the upcoming Wolfenstein which at least mean some gamers have to make a choice on which platform to buy them (portability over performance, perhaps).

And also, consider this, simply playing through Zelda and Mario this year alone could take up the vast majority of some gamers' available play time.

So, does anyone consider their Switch to be their "main" console yet? Do you think you could ever pack up your PlayStation or Xbox, or at least resign it to the shelf?

I assume we're talking about the console you purchase the most software for and spend the most time on.

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Exactly.

 

[JusDoIt]

I play fighting games, so nah.

 

[Deleted member 3017]

It's my main console, yes.

I'm not resigning my other systems though, because that'd be nuts.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Not really, but it's a great alternative to my X and Pro.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

x

 

[takriel]

By now yes. It has reinvigorated my interest in gaming.

 

[Duxxy3]

It kind of is right now. As long as I take PC out of the equation.

Xbox 1 just hasn't had much to play in terms of exclusives this year. Next year doesn't look much better. GF has my PS4. I miss it a little, but I played the PS4 exclusives that I wanted. So the Switch becomes my default console. PC as my default platform though.

 

[Kyoufu]

Switch reinvigorated my sex life.

 

[Etrian Darkness]

It'll be my main console for Indies like Stardew and Gungeon. But for something multiplat like Doom I'll get it on PS4

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until I can be bothered to build a pc

Dragon Quest XI is iffy, because portability helps RPGs.

 

[RROCKMAN]

I dual wield both Switch and PS4 OP. If 1 console is 100 points of fun, then 2 consoles must be 200 points of fun right?

 

[DrWong]

With my main pc, yes.

 

[Zedark]

I do think I should consider the Switch my main console, as I've played most of my games this year on the system. I wouldn't want to retire my PS4, though, even if the eventuality that Switch would get all third party games: Playstation exclusive are of high quality and the PS4 is more than worth keeping around for the slate of exclusives coming up.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

There was so much for me to play on PS4 this year and I already had BOTW on Wii U, but I think next year I'm planning to go all-in on it. ESPECIALLY if Animal Crossing and Smash Bros. come out.

 

[Amaterasu]

This year it certainly has been. Ps4 had a great first half but trailed off after that. Haven't turned my Xbox one on since Halo 5.

 

[GDGF]

Yep. It's all I have time for. Already have a backlog for it.

 

[Creamium]

No, because I don't have a main console. I go back and forth between PS4, Switch and pc.

 

[maximumzero]

I've only owned Nintendo hardware for roughly the last 15 years, so yes.

If it ain't on the Switch or 3DS (or Wii U) I don't have access to it.

 

[Derrick01]

I play fighting games, so nah.

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I play 3rd party games in general so no. Switch will likely end up similar to the Wii where 90% of the notable games coming out don't release on it so PC/PS4 will remain my main platforms for the rest of this gen.

 

[bytesized]

Me. My PS4 is my Netflix since the switch came out even though I have so many games to finish still. Maybe when there's some drought I will pick them up again.

 

[FantasyZone]

It's my only current generation console. PC and Switch are good enough for me for now.

 

[Dubz]

It's the only console I play in bed, in an Uber, and on the shitter.

 

[violent]

It's not. It's a nice accompaniment but I do my primary gaming on PC and PS4 these days.

 

[Molemitts]

Whats the point of considering something to be your main console?

 

[fluffydelusions]

It's my only current generation console. PC and Switch are good enough for me for now.

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That is my setup too

 

[Valkyr1983]

Nope

I use it strictly for Nintendo games, I wont support third party on it, I don't need to I have my PS4 for that

1St party games are killing it so far though

 

[Maiden Voyage]

It's my only console.

 

[Deleted member 9486]

Not really, but it's a great alternative to my X and Pro.

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Same. Except PS4 Pro and PC for me.

I love Nintendo games, but portability doesn't do anything for me personally so it's just a Nintendo box like all their recent consoles for me.

 

[JusDoIt]

It's the only console I play in bed, in an Uber, and on the shitter.

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Your Switch has its own microbiota now.

 

[FelipeMGM]

It was for a bit, but not right now after this black friday. I mostly beat Mario and Zelda and now Im playing smaller stuff on quick bursts only (Sonic Mania, Battle Chef Brigade)

I just got FIFA 18, Wolfenstein II, LiS Before The Storm, Dishonored Death of Outsider and still going through Frozen Wilds on PS4, so thats main console again

 

[qq more]

atm yes but I also play PC nearly as much

I might end up with a PS4 or XB1 this christmas, idk if they'll ever end up my primary console though

 

[bionic77]

Yes.

Regular consoles don't fit my life anymore. PS4 has been collecting dust since launch.

Not that it isn't a great console, but the hybrid nature of Switch plus it's instant save and resume just makes it a perfect fit for my lifestyle.

 

[Simon-chan]

No, for me Nintendo consoles have been complementary since the SNES.
Switch isn't gonna change that.

 

[Deleted member 1413]

Definitely. At least this year, it's been pretty stellar.
Always nice to have more than one console so the PS4 is a nice secondary console for some Japanese exclusives like Nier and Persona

 

[AfropunkNyc]

PC is the only thing i can see as my main console since it has so many options but the switch is the only console that i see personally as a secondary console for me. Those two are the only thing i need.

 

[Deleted member 3017]

Whats the point of considering something to be your main console?

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I assume we're talking about the console you purchase the most software for and spend the most time on.

Speaking personally, I have little interest in most third party AAA anymore and I love indies. Because of that, I spend most money and time on Switch. I appreciate the hybrid nature as well, otherwise I could just buy these indies on another system. And then there's Nintendo first party which I've always loved.

If I were a big fan of third party multiplats, Switch wouldn't see nearly as much playtime. This will vary from person to person. I would assume most people purchase and enjoy big AAA releases from third parties, so Switch won't be their "main" system.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Def. will end up the system i spend the most time on. This year already was crazy with mostly first party and indie games, def. more than anticipated. If we start get more JRPGs next year in addition to even more indie title i dont see it changing. Add in Smash Bros. Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem first party wise and i doubt ill need more than PC/Switch again. Dont have enough time to play all those games anyway.

Still need to pick up Splatoon 2.

 

[Deleted member 8112]

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[toph]

No, but it's my go-to portable.

 

[Enforcer]

No but it's a good complementary console when I'm gaming on PC/PS4 and want portable gaming on the side.

 

[Spine Crawler]

yeah it is

 

[Spades]

Whats the point of considering something to be your main console?

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If you want to be pedantic, I would buy third party games on Xbox, for example, because I prefer the controller, it's where my friends play and it now has the definitive versions of these games. So that's why Xbox is what I consider my "main" console - as I do 75+% of my gaming on it.

 

[Abrasion Test]

It's a great system, and the convenience had me considering it as my main console with most of my time put into it for a few weeks. Ultimately I realized I still value the traditional console experience a lot, especially big budget cinematic games that first and third parties provide on PS4. Old, questionably performing ports of Doom aren't quite enough for me, especially with no promise of future support guaranteed.

I know not everyone will feel this way, but I realized I prefer having a better looking and performing console couch experience, than a compromised one on the go. Switch is great for airplane trips, travel, and things like that when there are no other options and I really need to play something.

 

[CesareNorrez]

It's mine, but I don't have a PS4 or Xbox One. I upgraded my computer the summer of 2016, so I can play many current gen games but I've still played my Switch far more than PC since March.

 

[ghostship]

It is, and I expect it to remain so. The lesson I took from the last couple of generations is that while man cannot live on Nintendo 1st party alone (this man, at least), he can do perfectly well with Nintendo 1st party plus particular 3rd party output found on Nintendo handhelds.

 

[carlosrox]

Nintendo stuff is always my main console but I often have an alt console along with my PC. Depending how little Nintendo offers or how much my PC or second console offer I'll play accordingly.

I loved the 360 just as much as my Wii that generation, but this generation I'm not as into games on the PS4. I feel there's more than enough for me to play on Nintendo at all. Too much in fact.

I don't have quite as much spare time as I used to the older I get so in general I play games less. There's a bunch of games I'd love to play on PS4 and XB1 but I simply don't have the time or money to play all that.

It's a shame really. I love games dearly but simply have enough trouble prioritizing what I do buy.

Like, it took me 320ish hours over a period of half a year to beat BOTW. I play games slow and take my time with them. I can't/don't want to rush through ANY games. I'd rather just not play a game then not enjoy it the way I want to these days.

Again, I had way more time to play games during the 360/Wii gen.

I could prob name the PS4 games I've played this gen on 1 hand, and it has nothing to do with lack of interest in the system or it's games.

But Nintendo is my favorite so I will probably always prioritize their games and systems.

Please hold "teh fanboy" rhetoric.

 

[Spades]

I assume we're talking about the console you purchase the most software for and spend the most time on.

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Exactly.

 

[Sadist]

Yeah it is.

Sure I don't own a PS4 or Xbox, but honestly, I don't miss 'em. I'll eventually get a PS4 on the cheap when The Last of Us and Spider-Man are out, but honestly, the Switch really is enough for me at the moment.

 

[Wise]

Nope. Never will either. Works best as a secondary console in my opinion

 

[FrostyLemon]

I own a Switch, PS4 and I just recently bought an Xbox One. I've bought 13 games for Switch since release and Ive own 9 games on PS4 since 2015. So I guess that means Switch has pushed in front.

 

[DPart]

Kiiinnda? Its the console i use the most..