Do you really use the Switch with full brightness and wifi on at all times though?
The upgrade seems fine.
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The upgrade seems fine.
I personally prefer the 8BitDo USB adapter if you already have a DualShock 4 laying around.
Yeah, I bought a RavPower one but it was designed for the switch and the biggest airlines will let you carry with you. Since I use a mini backpack for my purse that battery goes everywhere with me (good thing too as my iphone barely can keep a charge now... and it's not the battery or rather what started it wasn't though I'm sure the issue has killed the battery now too. Phone is getting replaced in a month or so but for right now it's nice having a charger in my purse).
Part of me would like a better battery in my switch but 1. I have it set up so that it's just a little inconvenient if the battery dies cause I just have to have it connected to that battery. 2. I have the hackable switch and even though I doubt I ever will hack it part of me doesn't want to give that up. 3. I really don'tw ant to deal with the hassle of changing over my data files at gamestop (I think sadly this might be my biggest hurdle).
No real reports that it has landed yet tbh. No idea when it will start filtering in considering Nintendo said early September.
I'm still going to hold out until I get confirmation if a beefier model is coming like the 3dsXL upgrade. I just can't justify going through all the effort of transferring, changing stuff, getting refunds, trading in, etc just to get some more battery life.
And once I get that glass protector, I don''t really need the sock sleeve?
Nope, not necessary at all if you get a glass screen protector.And once I get that glass protector, I don''t really need the sock sleeve?
Nope, not necessary. Infact I'd be worried about overheating with that kind of case on it while its docked, lol.And once I get that glass protector, I don''t really need the sock sleeve?
Okay then,
System
Pro Controller
Glass Protector
Case
Online subscription
Think I'm ready for my first Nintendo console! (though I've had handhelds like 2DXL and SP)
Just have to pick 2-3 games to start off with from my youtube playlist:
No. Don't think they've ever retroactively given extra trade in credit
Nope, gamestop is alot of things, but generous like that isnt one of them.
Super Mario Odyssey
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
(Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
These are the absolute essentials, you can't go wrong with these!
That's lame. I guarantee they knew, too. It was only a few days ago
It's really tempting to get this and use my launch for....uh, *experimenting*, but I know the actual pro will be next year.
If you live near Fry's, they usually have eshop on sale for 20% dc on Fridays at least once per month.
There is if your launch Switch is falling apart like most people's.
I actually do, 10 minutes away.
I'll check it out, thanks.
I totally agree.
I'm sticking with my og switch, but that's cool for those who'll bite from now on.
I'll totally buy a potential "new" or "pro" switch if (when ?) it ends up becoming real
What's wrong with yours??
Mine is a launch system and the only dodgy things are the shitty joy-con.
Are Switches installed with glass screen protectors able to fit inside the dock? I'm not seeing myself playing the Switch outside the dock much, but the reported screen scratching some docks have caused has me thinking about getting one regardless.
I second this. 8BitDo adaptor is an amazing (and a WAY cheaper) alternative to Pro controller.
You can also use an Xbox One S controller which feels superb because it has trigger rumble and it feels similar to HD rumble.
If you have a hackable Switch, i agree.
But for ones that have a cheap option to upgrade, why not? Especially if it has better build quality.
If your hardware 'falls apart' after just one and a half year max, should you really consider getting basically the same thing again?
We don't know anything about improved build quality and I wouldn't expect it since it is, again, basically the same device. The known issues such as joycon drift will not be gone all of a sudden either.
third, 8BitDo adaptor has been a godsend for me, but if you dont want that, there is that new controller that company made thats like $40ish and really good.
Happily took advantage of the Gamestop deal this morning. Improved battery life and a refreshed pair of joycons were worth it for me. Still had the launch pair and they were starting to show their age. Even when they were new they were a little off out of the box. Luckily I didn't have a cloud incompatible save to worry about, but the cashier told me I could have done a system transfer in store if I needed to.
And once I get that glass protector, I don''t really need the sock sleeve?
Oh shit, a dock sleeve. Now that brings back some March 2017 memories for sure.
Same. The system itself is fine but the joycons have issues. The rubber bit on the left joystick somehow managed to come off at one point and I was never able to get it back on properly. That one also started drifting recently and the right one started having sync issues and disconnecting a ton while playing fire emblem recently. I know they at least fixed the antenna position in the latest model joycons so that's something anyway.
Uh... I think this is a you problem. How is yours falling apart?
Im hoping to see some comparisons shortly but the screen lottery is definitely in play here. I have a feeling overall screens will be worse than launch units as Nintendo moved suppliers from where apple gets their screens to cheaper alternatives.
It has internal batteries that are 2+ years old. By now that battery has probably lost 10-25% of its capacity. Plus wear on the rails and sticks. Getting new hardware (plus a bonus battery life bump) is a nice deal at $75
True about that screen lottery. One guy who got the new model from gamestop in the other thread had dust specs under the screen and you know since it's gamestop you can't return/exchange it.
They had them last week and had $200 cash or credit when I traded mine. You need both systems to transfer certain saves like Splatoon 2. Now cash is down to $160 but credit is still $200. Best you will get from GS, I think they may have a $25 bonus credit atm so $225 in store credit.
For the sake of input lag, I'd recommend one of Brook's adapters instead. But I suppose it won't matter much in a casual setting. Plus 8BitDo allows for wireless controller use.
Tempted to sell or trade mine in for the new one, as that's a good offer. Going to wait for display/other comparisons.
Picked one up I'm the UK today, Smyth's had them weirdly enough. Then went to Currys who have £5 off cases and controllers.