Is the Nintendo Switch currently a good value at $299?
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No because of Series S and the coming revision/Switch 2. A couple months ago I would've said yes.
Exclusives, great indie support and portability are the big three for the Switch! I value all of those quite a bit, so it's my fave console at the moment. Can't really vouch for its sheer hardware vs cost valuation though.
I'm waiting for the Switch+ next year. It'll probably be $350 and have a bunch if QoL improvements
You can say Nintendo "cheaped out" on the Game Boy but their tech strategy proved to be far more effective than its competitors. Color portable gaming wasn't sustainable technology in the early 90s.
Remote play with the Vita! lol
yes for the games
tech wise... it's going to be a lot more difficult to swallow once that series s drops
but in the end, supply and demand rules. if anything, nintendo could probably get away with raising the price given how the shit constantly ran into shortages.
tech wise... it's going to be a lot more difficult to swallow once that series s drops
but in the end, supply and demand rules. if anything, nintendo could probably get away with raising the price given how the shit constantly ran into shortages.
Oh definitely. It was smart design wise, especially due to battery tech at the time.
I'm just saying their portables were never cutting edge until the Switch. They prioritized durability and battery life. That's a huge paradigm shift.
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Ye, you're right about the lineup. I bought at launch and just counted my games. I've never purchased 96 games on any other console before, haha. I only have about 5 games for my PS4, and most of my games on PC are through GamePass and HumbleBundle. The games are fun and that should be the most important part. I'm just worried about the Switch getting left behind in ports, and I was expecting Nintendo to come out with a more powerful revision.
As someone who loves Nintendo games but just doesn't care about the portability I would say not anymore. It was fine as a launch price but I'm ready for a stronger Switch now.
I wish there were more original/new Nintendo titles for it… getting kind of sick of replaying (and rebuying) Nintendo's older games. At least there are indies I guess.
The last 2 years outside of Animal Crossing has been pretty dry as far as new Nintendo titles.
Where's the new Mario Kart? Pikmin 4? Will we see a new Donkey Kong game ever again? Metroid Prime 4?
The last 2 years outside of Animal Crossing has been pretty dry as far as new Nintendo titles.
Where's the new Mario Kart? Pikmin 4? Will we see a new Donkey Kong game ever again? Metroid Prime 4?
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2019 alone had Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon, Ring Fit Adventure, Yoshi's Crafted World...
I new console will happen but I don't see it happening soon with the way things are going for them. The Switch might not see many ports going forward but original content is great. Especially first party.
Absolutely. The hybrid aspect is a significant part of it's value. The ability to play the Nintendo and third party games on the go or at home is a huge part of it's appeal for me and many. That's without talking about the Nintendo exclusives as well.
Being able to play Diablo 3, Rocket League or Mario Kart 8 has been huge for me.
Being able to play Diablo 3, Rocket League or Mario Kart 8 has been huge for me.
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I've been telling my friends the same thing. I'm tired of playing Mario Kart 8. It's been out since WiiU and all of the tracks are boring now. Mario Kart Live is interesting, but we need Mario Kart 9! Even with the releases of the 3D Mario games, I was expecting more of a remaster akin to the Spyro games, and I'm disappointed in what's being offered.
I really wish their games would go on sale sometimes though. My Switch library is not very big, and the main reason is that every time I look to buy a new game (like Mario Odyssey, for example, which has been out for years at this point), and see that $60 price tag, I just think of the 2-4 PS4/PC games on my wishlist that I could buy with that money. I generally only get 1 or 2 games a year at full price, so while I've got over 50 PS4 games, I don't even own 10 games on Switch.
OP this argument made no sense in 2017 when Switch came out, and it makes even less sense now.
Does the Series S double as a fully-functional portable game system and home console that comes bundled with 2 controllers and a TV dock?
Your point only makes sense if you're comparing two systems that double as both portable and home console.
Does the Series S double as a fully-functional portable game system and home console that comes bundled with 2 controllers and a TV dock?
Your point only makes sense if you're comparing two systems that double as both portable and home console.
The game library right now makes the price worth it.
Why would an Xbox Series S offer more value if there's nothing I would want to play on it?
Why would an Xbox Series S offer more value if there's nothing I would want to play on it?
Nope, not when something similar priced has better looking games at a next gen level in regards to frame rates and power.
A switch should be like $200
A switch should be like $200