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Would you buy a cheaper non-portable Switch?
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Yes. I wouldn't be using it in handheld mode at all really. The only time I'd be using it is when I'm out for a long trip
This is how I imagined the Switch to be when they first talked about it. Handheld, and a PSTV box clone. Everyone happy. Have the handheld be the baseline and have the TV Box be stronger.
This is how I imagined the Switch to be when they first talked about it. Handheld, and a PSTV box clone. Everyone happy. Have the handheld be the baseline and have the TV Box be stronger.
Yes, I'm not an outdoor gamer so I would happily buy a cheaper non portable switch especially if it came with the pro controller.
i'd get one like this.
my main draw for the Switch is seeing the games from the handheld line now on TV since playing on the haldheld was always less desirable to me. the initial rumor that i liked the most was the merge of both console and haldheld dev studios's output on the same machine.
also, i don't like how the joycons feel at all and the screen, while being miles better than the 3DS and Wii U screens, is still not enough to keep me away from a nice TV.
my main draw for the Switch is seeing the games from the handheld line now on TV since playing on the haldheld was always less desirable to me. the initial rumor that i liked the most was the merge of both console and haldheld dev studios's output on the same machine.
also, i don't like how the joycons feel at all and the screen, while being miles better than the 3DS and Wii U screens, is still not enough to keep me away from a nice TV.
here are two points to consider for anyone who thinks a docked only Switch wouldn't be a terribly awful idea
1. the Switch's name is the Switch. the idea of being able to switch play-styles is baked into the name of the console.
2. the Switch logo features the joy con and ahead of pretty much every piece of marketing the joy con click is featured as well. it's how Switch commercials start and it's how most every Switch trailer on youtube starts as well.
considering those two points how do they go about introducing, positioning, and marketing a new system that is supposed to be a part of the same family of systems as the Switch? it doesn't switch, it could maybe still come with joy con instead of a pro controller but those joy con don't attach and click to the system. is Nintendo really going to take a hard left turn in how they've positioned and marketed their system in regards to the name, the main hook, the logo, and how they market the Switch in commercials and on streaming sites to appeal to a tiny group of people that already have the option to use the Switch as a docked only console?
1. the Switch's name is the Switch. the idea of being able to switch play-styles is baked into the name of the console.
2. the Switch logo features the joy con and ahead of pretty much every piece of marketing the joy con click is featured as well. it's how Switch commercials start and it's how most every Switch trailer on youtube starts as well.
considering those two points how do they go about introducing, positioning, and marketing a new system that is supposed to be a part of the same family of systems as the Switch? it doesn't switch, it could maybe still come with joy con instead of a pro controller but those joy con don't attach and click to the system. is Nintendo really going to take a hard left turn in how they've positioned and marketed their system in regards to the name, the main hook, the logo, and how they market the Switch in commercials and on streaming sites to appeal to a tiny group of people that already have the option to use the Switch as a docked only console?
Seems like there's one of these threads per hour. No, I wouldn't. The flexibility of the system is its strength. It's also selling in massive numbers, so yeah, not needed.
Definitely was and is for me.
The only part I personally liked about it being a hybrid is that it means all their games in one place. Both the 3DS and Wii U libraries individually were a bit thin for my interests. Both combined are a hell of a library. That's part of why I bought in despite not caring about portability at all. It could have the best library of any Nintendo console ever depending on how long they suppport it before moving on, how third party support develops over time and what they do with the Virtual Console.
Same. I lugged mine on a trip to Europe and played maybe 2 hours in the flight over and never touched it the rest of the trip or flight home. I'm just not into gaming enough to want to do it when I'm on the go. If anything thing I game too much at home and I'm usually burnt out on it and ready for a break when I travel or have down time in a waiting room. I always just end up reading on my Kindle more than gaming when I have both with me.
Yes, i would love one. Its too expensive ritgh now, and i'm mostly interested on playing on a big screen.
Besides, a docked only unit would help circuvent one of the biggest limitations ritgh now: storage capacity cost.
Besides, a docked only unit would help circuvent one of the biggest limitations ritgh now: storage capacity cost.
Ah yes, I see what you mean now. Sorry about that. It would be called differently I think then though.
Switch TV. Problem solved. The only issue would be the JoyCons
Not interested personally, but a non-portable switch could be sold as a 4k media box, like the Nvidia Shield TV already is. I'd guess that the usb->dock setup makes that impossible on the current version.
yeah but this thread is based on a question that people are answering. those who value portability are answering the question and noting that as a reason why.
also the option to use the Switch as a docked console only already exists, it's the cheaper price thing that isn't a reality yet and for obvious reasons
actually that doesn't solve any problem and actually creates problems. see my previous posts in this thread for further clarification.
I don't think Nintendo will ever sell other configurations. A console box would be seen as an under-powered console, a portable only would cost almost as much to produce.
I think we will see a "Light" version with lighter weight and thinner form factor, and a Pro version with bigger screen thats also 1080p, thinner bezel, and a little more power for hitting 1080p more often, including during handheld mode.
I think we will see a "Light" version with lighter weight and thinner form factor, and a Pro version with bigger screen thats also 1080p, thinner bezel, and a little more power for hitting 1080p more often, including during handheld mode.
This would be useless for me. My PS4 Pro is my main gaming machine. I use my Switch in bed and on the go as a complementary device for Nintendo exclusives.
Yep, my prices are off. Joy-con set is $80 too. Not sure about a single, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was $50.
No. I use the Switch mainly docked, but the portability is an important attractive aspect of the overall package, even if I never use it.
Plus It's already not that expensive.
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This is a good consideration. I guess if the specs were significantly more powerful, I'd go with a non-portable version.
Plus It's already not that expensive.
EDIT:
This is a good consideration. I guess if the specs were significantly more powerful, I'd go with a non-portable version.
I agree with people saying it would unnecessarily muddy the waters. I don't use the Switch as a handheld often, but the ability to do so when I need it is a key feature for me. Also, the users sensitive to price have largely moved onto mobile games.
The Switch shows just how bad of a marketing and communications failure the Wii U was - there's no reason to start down that road again.
The Switch shows just how bad of a marketing and communications failure the Wii U was - there's no reason to start down that road again.
I would only buy a revision if they fixed the dang joycons and made em ergonomic and made the dock suck less
I wouldn't , the ease of going portable when I want is a big part of the lure for me. I am sure some might though.
I like the system as it is. Portability inside my own house is a godsend to be able to spend more time with my family instead of being in a different room playing while they watch TV.
At the same time, when I want my space, I can play in my room in docked mode. Win-win.
At the same time, when I want my space, I can play in my room in docked mode. Win-win.
I would have done.
My ideal Switch wouldn't have a screen on it and would have an internal hdd slot.
My ideal Switch wouldn't have a screen on it and would have an internal hdd slot.
I would definitely buy a smaller portable only Switch that can fit in a pocket.
I only use it portable anyway, but I don't want to take it outside when it's so big.
If they made a no joycon - portable only Switch, I would line up for that.
I only use it portable anyway, but I don't want to take it outside when it's so big.
If they made a no joycon - portable only Switch, I would line up for that.
I think the key thing for me whenever this comes up is that a portable-only (or at least portable-primary) version of the switch has some obvious potential benefits that would drive some people to be interested in buying, while I can't see a single thing that makes a TV-only version useful unless the idea is that there's a massive discount attached to it.
I know they wouldn't do it, and probably shouldn't, but I would buy it. Hell I'd even pay the same price for a more powerful docked only version (even less likely probably).
The main draw of Switch for me is the hybrid game library more than the hybrid physical nature of it. I already wouldn't have to put up with playing things in handheld mode as is though so overall I'm good, but it's a nice thought getting to cut the fat I don't need.
The main draw of Switch for me is the hybrid game library more than the hybrid physical nature of it. I already wouldn't have to put up with playing things in handheld mode as is though so overall I'm good, but it's a nice thought getting to cut the fat I don't need.
I like portables when actually travelling. But in general I play games in the comfort of my home on a large screen, I don't have spare time when not at home.
I would absolutely buy a small non-portable "switch", current Switch looks p dumb docked.
I would absolutely buy a small non-portable "switch", current Switch looks p dumb docked.
No.
Do I often want to buy a new Switch because my damn cat chewed on the corner of my screen? Yes.
Do I often want to buy a new Switch because my damn cat chewed on the corner of my screen? Yes.
I guess portable gaming in the house is fine but in public I feel uncomfortable playing videos games.
And I don't use public transportation so i guess im bored less during daily commutes
The time and money involved making a non-portable Switch should be put towards making a "pro" 4k dock with its own gpu.
I dont quite understand the arguments for a portable only Switch or a non portable Switch. The system is what you want it to be! My gf plays exclusively in handheld mode and Im back and forth between tv and handheld.
I dont quite understand the arguments for a portable only Switch or a non portable Switch. The system is what you want it to be! My gf plays exclusively in handheld mode and Im back and forth between tv and handheld.
Yes, I would. I don't have a Switch, but intend to buy one at some point and it will be connected to the TV at all times. I'm not really big on portable gaming, my 3DS is pretty much just used in bed, could as well been connected to a larger display.
I'm not the only one thinking that there could be something like this launched in time for Pokemon. If that's the plan then maybe the uncertainty of it launching in 2018 is even a side effect of that.
I'm waiting for a hardware revision and/or a price cut to get the Switch. I'm not sure if I'd use it much in portable mode so for the thread vote I chose option 1.
I definitely wouldn't. I don't have a Switch yet but it having a portable mode is one of the biggest pluses for me.