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Anyone consider the Switch their "main" console?
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Yep, there's no going back for me. I need the hybrid flexibility in my life now. Not bought a single game on a non Switch console since I bought it and I don't see that changing for the forseeable future.
Yeah, absolutely the Switch is my main console. I was a little surprised by how easily it fit into my life. I don't use my PS4 anywhere near as much as I used to, due to the tv generally being taken for other things, and PC was getting the bulk of my attention. PC is still my primary gaming system, but I easily use the Switch far more than PS4.
Now I'm just hoping some Wii U games I meant to eventually play get ported. Come on, Wonderful 101!
Now I'm just hoping some Wii U games I meant to eventually play get ported. Come on, Wonderful 101!
Never.
Nintendo consoles have been secondary to me since N64. They're just Nintendo boxes to me that are only good for Nintendo's exclusives. Don't really care for portability either since I don't play games outside. Best way to game is having PlayStation as your primary and Nintendo as your secondary. You get all the best exclusives from both sides and the best 3rd Party games from Sony's side.
Nintendo consoles have been secondary to me since N64. They're just Nintendo boxes to me that are only good for Nintendo's exclusives. Don't really care for portability either since I don't play games outside. Best way to game is having PlayStation as your primary and Nintendo as your secondary. You get all the best exclusives from both sides and the best 3rd Party games from Sony's side.
Yes. Sold my PS4 long ago because there weren't very many interesting games for it at the time (talking about a year or so after launch), and I was at the start of going to school and changing careers. Went primarily PC until that backfired with backlog overload. The Switch is the first time I've felt like I can truly appreciate being able to play games as an adult.
It certainly has been my primary console this year just with Zelda, Mario, and Splatoon. My ps4 hasn't gotten nearly as much play time outside of the 97 I put into Persona 5. Compare that to the 250+ I have on my Switch.
Next year looks like it will probably reverse with Ni No Kuni II, God of War, KH3, etc. on the way. I would love be proven wrong though with more unannounced Nintendo exclusives. It's a win-win either way.
Next year looks like it will probably reverse with Ni No Kuni II, God of War, KH3, etc. on the way. I would love be proven wrong though with more unannounced Nintendo exclusives. It's a win-win either way.
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This idea that the whole desire for portability is because of the ability to play games out of the house, really needs to end.
This year, absolutely yes. Surprises me too, I expected to be hooked with Zelda and Odyssey but I haven't played a game not named League of Legends for 200+ hours in a long, long time.
Only time I've really had a break from it was for Persona 5 for a month, but even then I was playing BOTW in bed. Got a nice backlog going too. I ended up selling my D1 Xbox One because it really wasn't going to get any play anymore.
Only time I've really had a break from it was for Persona 5 for a month, but even then I was playing BOTW in bed. Got a nice backlog going too. I ended up selling my D1 Xbox One because it really wasn't going to get any play anymore.
When they put out a better version that scales better on big screen televisions when docked I would love to have my switch be my go to for Eastern developed games and first party Nintendo.
Except that's not what I meant. I meant portability outside and inside. I don't care for portability, period. But I still have every handheld and I used to be a big handheld gamer prior to this generation and well prior. Still play modern handheld gaming thanks to 3DS/Vita but with Switch, my handheld gaming has come to a close with modern systems, since I use that system entirely as a console. I've just grown into more console eccentric gaming over the years and I prefer that.
The Switch's portability means nothing to me.
yeah I play most games in handheld mode and rarely take my Switch outside of the house. the hardware is so choice
Me for sure and it will be for the whole gen until Nintendo puts out its successor. That's how it's always been for me. :)
Line-up so far:
Super Mario Odyssey
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Splatoon 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Sonic Forces
Sonic Mania
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Disgaea 5 Complete
Fate/Extella
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Lego City Undercover
Lego Worlds
Snake Pass
Stick it to the Man
Line-up so far:
Super Mario Odyssey
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Splatoon 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Sonic Forces
Sonic Mania
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Disgaea 5 Complete
Fate/Extella
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Lego City Undercover
Lego Worlds
Snake Pass
Stick it to the Man
I'm actually worried mine is gonna collect dust now. I bought it for Mario and Zelda and they're both done.
I gotta get a grip for handheld mode, I think if it was more comfortable I'd use it in handheld mode more. I can't stand trying to hold any device with a flat back, my hands just don't know what to do. Wii U tablet was actually way more comfy to hold than the Switch.
I gotta get a grip for handheld mode, I think if it was more comfortable I'd use it in handheld mode more. I can't stand trying to hold any device with a flat back, my hands just don't know what to do. Wii U tablet was actually way more comfy to hold than the Switch.
I own a Ps4 and switch but Ps4 is my primary console. The two consoles do compliment each other very well as I am enjoying the heck out of Zelda and Xenoblade next week but I have so many games on ps4 and next year is stacked as well with Monster Hunter, Yakuza 6, Ni No Kuni , Sony exclusives, etc
This year I've purchased 5 PS4 games and 6 Switch games. Pretty sure I don't have a "main".
Multi platform games aren't going to all fall on one system either - they'll be evaluated on a case by case basis. I will say that I want Switch to be my JRPG home, but it's not there yet.
Multi platform games aren't going to all fall on one system either - they'll be evaluated on a case by case basis. I will say that I want Switch to be my JRPG home, but it's not there yet.
Yes, by far. I've played all the first parties and some thirds, so it's a fuckton of time. My PS4 has AC Origins, but I hadn't turned it on since a while before purchasing the game.
Nah but I don't have a main console right now I'm equally spread out on PS4, Switch, and PC. It hasn't been collecting dust that's for sure.
Same for me.
Due to circumstances and the sheer convenience of the Switch, I've played nothing else since it launched. The only things I would've got on PS4 was maybe the Housemarque game whose name currently escapes me!
I've honestly not felt that I've missed out on fun at all by just playing the Switch. If anything the lighter approach and design of the games I've played on Switch appeals to me a lot more.
It'll be good though, because I'm sure there will be lulls in releases that I want, then I'll catch up on some PS4 games for buttons, Horizon is one, and I've got to buy Bloodborne again and get it's DLC. Plus RDR2!
Yeah. The use of my PC has really waned as there are too many indies out there for me to play and give my attention to. Now that the Switch is here Splatoon 2, Pokken Tournament DX, and Fire Emblem Warriors have consumed any gaming time I've had. I don't see many titles in the future drawing my attention, so it might lose it's spotlight next year.
I have a PS4, a PS4 Pro, PSVR, a high end PC, and since I bought a Switch I've been hard pressed to use anything else.
I love my other systems but nothing else can fit into my briefcase!
I love my other systems but nothing else can fit into my briefcase!
I feel like building its library is the best investment at this point moving forward. The portability makes me want to at least consider getting games for it even if they're also on PS4.
Not with that limited library. I mean, it's probably pretty expansive for most Switch players, but when you've got a PC, most of the library is old news.
Only system I've played on since launch. SFV becoming more trash with each update ensured that.
Nah, I just get Nintendo's best games. It's lacking in a few areas that's somewhat important to me. (Online features/trophy system) and I prefer a DS controller to any setup I can use on Switch.
Best secondary console already even with the small library and I love that I am able to move it around. But to be honest, I hardly play on that screen in portable mode, just don't like it.
Best secondary console already even with the small library and I love that I am able to move it around. But to be honest, I hardly play on that screen in portable mode, just don't like it.