That said, I am always skeptical of claims like "The Switch has a lot of shovelware," because the people making those claims typically consider "shovelware" to be "anything I am not interested in." Every time I ask them to give me a list of this alleged shovelware, they either toss out a dozen low-budget titles (which is a pittance out of a library of 1,000+ games) or just silently backpedal away.
I know; I wasn't calling you out specifically, but it's a sentiment that gets tossed out too easily around here. Even if you ignore the hyperbole, it's annoying when people say "the Switch eShop is flooded with shovelware" yet fail to give examples of said shovelware flood. And then when you press them on the issue, they break out their broad brush and say "all indies are shovelware", "all games with retro-style graphics are shovelware", "anything not AAA is shovelware", "anything I don't like is shovelware", etc.The Switch has a lot of shovelware, and a lot of gaps that need to be filled, but it's already a very strong library. That was my original sentence, the back half is important too.
I know; I wasn't calling you out specifically, but it's a sentiment that gets tossed out too easily around here. Even if you ignore the hyperbole, it's annoying when people say "the Switch eShop is flooded with shovelware" yet fail to give examples of said shovelware flood. And then when you press them on the issue, they break out their broad brush and say "all indies are shovelware", "all games with retro-style graphics are shovelware", "anything not AAA is shovelware", "anything I don't like is shovelware", etc.
I know this has been asked to death but I am about to buy a Pro controller so I'd like to know what is the consensus regarding which one is the best controller.
is the official one the best or are there any 3rd party ones I should probably look into? thanks for any help
Hello! New switch owner here, a few questions
Is there any recommended micro SD card? I'm hunting for the biggest size I can find but I'm wary of buying something that'll be too slow or will have issues with the switch (also wary of buying fake SD cards but Amazon is really my only option atm)
Also, any must buy accessories? So far I already have a pro controller, and .. that's pretty much all I have for it, aside from games.
Any general info/tips would also be much appreciated!!
If you're planning on buying digital games (and it's super convenient for a portable system), Is recommend 128GB at a minimum. That will let you store a healthy variety of titles at any time. Games you don't play any longer can be archived, which removes them from your SD card but keeps your save data -- you can download the game later and resume where you left off. For reference, I've got a 200GB card, have over 30 games on it, and still have around 40GB free.Is there any recommended micro SD card? I'm hunting for the biggest size I can find but I'm wary of buying something that'll be too slow or will have issues with the switch (also wary of buying fake SD cards but Amazon is really my only option atm)
These are the two I use...Hello! New switch owner here, a few questions
Is there any recommended micro SD card? I'm hunting for the biggest size I can find but I'm wary of buying something that'll be too slow or will have issues with the switch (also wary of buying fake SD cards but Amazon is really my only option atm)
Also, any must buy accessories? So far I already have a pro controller, and .. that's pretty much all I have for it, aside from games.
Any general info/tips would also be much appreciated!!
(also wary of buying fake SD cards but Amazon is really my only option atm)
When using Amazon, make certain the text above the "add to cart" button says "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com." (Sometimes it says Amazon LLC for reasons unknown to me.)
Try not to put too much faith in Amazon reviews. If it's the same named item, reviews are all clumped together. Sandisk MicroSD reviews, a lot grouped together regardless of the size and speed ratings.Doesn't necessarily remove the possibility that it will be counterfeit, from my understanding reading the Amazon reviews, but probably makes it easier to return.
Try not to put too much faith in Amazon reviews. If it's the same named item, reviews are all clumped together. Sandisk MicroSD reviews, a lot grouped together regardless of the size and speed ratings.
See the OP of the eShop thread: https://www.resetera.com/threads/nintendo-eshop-november-2018.78213/Sorry to bump this, thought this might be the best place to ask.. is there a Nintendo/Switch discord for era?
Nothing that comes to mind - sharing a family membership like this should work just fine.I am looking at getting Nintendo Switch Online so I can play Diablo, Smash, etc online with friends. If me and a group of friends go in together on a family plan are there any limitation or anything else we should be aware of?
I am looking at getting Nintendo Switch Online so I can play Diablo, Smash, etc online with friends. If me and a group of friends go in together on a family plan are there any limitation or anything else we should be aware of?
Just play it blindI've never played Rogue Legacy before, but I've put a ton of hours into a few Rogue-lites and I know I'll like it. My question is: Would it be helpful/smart to know anything going in? Or should I just play it blind?
Awesome! That's what I was hoping for. Thanks.Only the 8 people limit. That is the only limitation. Oh region doesn't matter, but make sure it set to a country that has an eShop. Do note if it's set to Japan but they don't live in Japan they can't download the NES app.
I am looking at getting Nintendo Switch Online so I can play Diablo, Smash, etc online with friends. If me and a group of friends go in together on a family plan are there any limitation or anything else we should be aware of?
Hey, me and and Kevtones were looking to do a family plan as well. Do you have a full group or can we hop in as well? Its just the 2 of us.
With all 8 slots filled, NSO becomes a $4.3 split! Let me know what you plan to do!
What is it? All I know is what I saw in the trailer, which made it seem like an Endless Ocean clone.Just saw on Twitter that Abzû is coming to the Switch, how did I miss this? This game is awesome!
Has anyone here been having problems with their joycons? When playing breath of the wild I notice that both analog sticks on my joycons are moving by themselves.
Dust in the joycons. Get some compressed air and blow under the rubber flaps under the sticks.Has anyone here been having problems with their joycons? When playing breath of the wild I notice that both analog sticks on my joycons are moving by themselves.
I hear you. I'm personally really looking forward to Smash but indies have basically sustained my year.Haven't used my Switch much at all in the past few months besides some short train journeys or with some drunk mates. I don't think this year has had a drought of games like some believe but besides the Tropical Freeze and Crash ports not much has appealed to me and tbh (warning: heresy in 3, 2, 1...) Let's Go and Smash aren't really either. Though I will probably get both soon-ish. No point waiting for them to go on sale anyway in a world where Breath of the Wild is still £50.
Tuesday.
Technically 19th / 11 PM on Monday if you're European.
Do I wait up is the question...?
How fast do you download 12Gb? :D
So, apparently it's a hassle to move a game from internal storage to an SD card?
Glad I didn't download Smash yet before I got a card.
If you have an SD card do downloads just default to there?
any other weirdness with internal/microSD card I should be aware of?
What happens if you, say rent a cart version of a game, and then decide to buy it digitally? Do you lose your save?
What's the hassle? Should just be able to delete the game from your internal storage, then redownload it with the SD card in, and it'll default there.
If you have an SD card, downloads default there, yes. Saves are stored on the system itself, regardless of if you have an SD or cart, so you'll never lose your saves unless you lose your Switch without a Nintendo Online cloud backup.
I have AmFilm from Amazon on three Switches.Anyone have a screen protector they'd recommend? Not looking for anything amazing - just something that gets the job done and isn't horribly ugly.