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PSA: Nintendo Switch holiday bundle does not include newer improved battery life model
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Are people more surprised about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pack-in or the old revision, I really can't tell.
Complaining about the MK8D pack-in is laughable because it's the most popular and best-selling game on the system so it should not surprise ANYONE that it is being bundled again.
Now what is concerning and weird to me is the fact they are offering the old revision and the bundle for such a high price. If it was 250 I would have been OK with it but 300 and not even a notice that it's the old model is not good.
We will see how this will pan out, maybe they don't have much stock anyways?
Complaining about the MK8D pack-in is laughable because it's the most popular and best-selling game on the system so it should not surprise ANYONE that it is being bundled again.
Now what is concerning and weird to me is the fact they are offering the old revision and the bundle for such a high price. If it was 250 I would have been OK with it but 300 and not even a notice that it's the old model is not good.
We will see how this will pan out, maybe they don't have much stock anyways?
At my local supermarket both models are mixed on shelf. That's scammy practice imo, Nintendo should have specified more clearly on the box that the model was improved, most people are not aware of it and will buy an inferior product for the same price...
I'm going to pick up a Switch this BF but man the deals so far sound so meh.
I know expecting that $179 deal from Facebook last year ain't happening but I thought I'd be able to pick up new Switch for around $250. Hope it happens.
I know expecting that $179 deal from Facebook last year ain't happening but I thought I'd be able to pick up new Switch for around $250. Hope it happens.
Oh right, this is completely useless then lol
In some cases it's literally double the battery.
The new Nintendo Switch lasted for about 4 hours and 50 minutes before going dark on our Smash test, which is nearly double the 2:45 result we got from our old Switch. It's worth noting that our old Switch was purchased in 2017, so its battery may have seen some wear and tear over the years. But still, based on our testing, the new Switch does indeed offer a significant battery bump over the launch model.
I actually bought the new Switch. Battery life difference in games like Fire Emblem Three Houses is very noticeable.
Dunno, but how about you include the little sentence about their regular Switch for the test being a 2017 model that pretty much has some wear-down on the battery? It feels like a *somewhat* important detail.
Handy that the post i quoted above came before your post, am i right? Easy to parrot afterwards.
How much you care about battery is subjective. If both models play the same games with the same performance, offer the same features, there's is nothing scummy. No matter how much you try.
And while it seems you like parroting others, as seen with this quoted post, i'd appreciate if you don't do that with me. Or better, not quote me again.
No..there was never such a program.
Clearly they're still clearing old inventory
Nintendo still sells years old games for full price. No way would they sell a switch for that cheap.
lol, why would they pull the old models? They weren't faulty, the new model is just an incremental upgrade. They're barely even advertising it, the common Joe on the street doesn't even know it's a thing.
So it literally says right there on the box that it's the old model?
This is such a nothing story, people are weird sometimes...
They're also only offering 33% off a bunch of Wii U ports as well
Am I doing this right?
That's the reason I posted it. Because it might be an important detail. I'm not going to omit the detail. Why would I do that?
In my experience? I get doubly 1.5x time than my old Switch. 1.5 hours more depending on the game is a BIG difference.
And depending on the game, you can get more than "just 1.5 hours" more.
For the record, I have a launch-day Switch that I travel with frequently. I also play handheld about 70% of the time. I've never had the battery die on me, and if you're going on long international flights you're going to need to plug in or have a battery with you no matter which model you have.
This is a non-issue and y'all are silly. If you're on the fence about a Switch and you're considering this deal, go for it, and welcome to the fam.
This is a non-issue and y'all are silly. If you're on the fence about a Switch and you're considering this deal, go for it, and welcome to the fam.
If you want Mario Kart 8 anyway, the $60 you save by buying this bundle can get a USB-C battery bank that'll give you way longer playtime than anything built into the console would.
Yeah I dunno, if I'm buying a Switch bundle during the holiday season I would expect that it's the most recent version, or at least a savvy consumer should be able to know there's old and new versions and pick the new one based on packaging or w.e., but the only official bundle including the older and clearly much inferior version is kind of weird.
And obviously the difference between versions is notable, there were people on this forum buying 2nd consoles because of it.
And obviously the difference between versions is notable, there were people on this forum buying 2nd consoles because of it.
LMAO I figured this was going to be the case.
If you consider this a "black friday model" like other tvs, i guess its not so bad. lol
lol
If you consider this a "black friday model" like other tvs, i guess its not so bad. lol
lol
the box is identical to 2018 and Nintendo themselves are the source for the small print saying it's the original model.
Zilch, it's already on the box. The vast, vast majority of people buying this aren't even going to know there is a model w/ a better battery, it's still a great console and the discount is a free $60 game.
www.Reviews2go.com also compiled a list of battery life for current Switch games. u/Krome37 of Reddit made this into a chart comparing the original (1 month old) and New Switch Battery life.
Cadence of Hyrule gets 3 hours more, Citi Skylines gets 2 hours more, Dark Souls 2 hours more, Dragon Quest almost doubles (2.5 hours more), Zelda almost doubles, etc. This is with max brightness and wifi on.
Cadence of Hyrule gets 3 hours more, Citi Skylines gets 2 hours more, Dark Souls 2 hours more, Dragon Quest almost doubles (2.5 hours more), Zelda almost doubles, etc. This is with max brightness and wifi on.
So what, they're going to shout in big letters on the box "THIS IS THE OLD MODEL BY THE WAY".
That would literally just confuse the average consumer, "what do you mean old model?"
This is not underhand tactics by any measure. I'm far from a Ninty fanboy, this is just a nothing issue. They're selling off old stock as part of a popular bundle like any sensible company would. They're not being obtuse, they're not being disingenuous, they're just selling a product.
Those that care enough can see clear as day which model is inside the box. But 90% of consumers won't know or care, let alone feel short changed.
What is shitty is not to clearly inform the customers about what they buy. That's the real problem. The deal itself is not an awful scam if we talk seriously. But not letting people clearly know what deal they sign for is indeed not acceptable. However I still do not know what the wii u port joke has to do with this concern.
$300 get's you a Nintendo Switch with improved battery life over the original model.
$300 get's you a Nintendo Switch with "standard" battery life with a free game, a $60 value.
$260 get's you a Nintendo Switch with "standard" battery life.
That middle one sounds like the best deal honestly, if you want MK8 anyway.
$300 get's you a Nintendo Switch with "standard" battery life with a free game, a $60 value.
$260 get's you a Nintendo Switch with "standard" battery life.
That middle one sounds like the best deal honestly, if you want MK8 anyway.
Nintendo is extremely generous. I think I will buy another Switch this holiday to show my appreciation. I love seeing their profits grow!
If I remember right, last year Gamestop gave away a $40 gift card with it, which kinda knocks it down to $260. That, and including MK8D, enticed me to buy one for a nephew. Maybe the same offer will happen this year?
Such a weird move. I guess they have a lot of those left that they can't sell normally anymore and want to get rid of them. Ptoducing tbr old model should be more expensive, so that's not thr reason why it is included.
Really poor BF deal for sure, though scummy is a bit of an exaggeration (you are not owed a discount on the new model).
Really poor BF deal for sure, though scummy is a bit of an exaggeration (you are not owed a discount on the new model).
I wouldn't mind that price but for $260 I'd still want newer switch model and not the old one. Also, last year we had Facebook marketplace selling Switch for $179.
I may honestly just buy Switch Lite at full price and couple of games from Target at $30 each for same amount. Let's see what Gamestop has to offer.
Clear old stock? Fine. Clear old stock months after you can no longer buy old stock and it has completely been replaced with a new model at the same price?
maybe not a scam but definitely some people will be unwittingly buying an older version than they expected
maybe not a scam but definitely some people will be unwittingly buying an older version than they expected
Dat "$60 value"!!! Boi stop..
The best anybody is going to do is at kohl's.
You get the switch (maybe with MK8D?) a carrying case and some other nonsense all for
The low, low price of $319.00! But it also comes with $90 kohl's cash that you can use to buy your significant other something for Xmas.
Otherwise Nintendo ain't going fam.