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Title: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 15:36:29: Title.

I was planning on it but didn't realize orders were up and gone before it was too late.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 15:37:22: I did but I don't even have some other stuff paid off first. Figured it couldn't hurt when ordering from Amazon. Can always cancel.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:04:47: Quote from: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 15:37:22
I did but I don't even have some other stuff paid off first. Figured it couldn't hurt when ordering from Amazon. Can always cancel.

Yeee! You go with grey or the colored one?
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:06:13: I was going to order one.. But the idea of flipping it and making a puny $200 seems like something I'd do when I was a kid.. So decided to hold off and let young people do that sort of thing.. hahahaha.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: dyrdevil on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:13:13: pre-ordered on amazon.. grey version!
I think it would have been a harder decision had they gone with a blue version and a red version, but the mixed colors seem a bit odd to me...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:14:21: I'd like to see how it pans out. Personally I thought the WiiU was an ok design which could have done with some UI improvements. Hopefully the switch shows promise.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:16:06: Quote from: dyrdevil on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:13:13
pre-ordered on amazon.. grey version!
I think it would have been a harder decision had they gone with a blue version and a red version, but the mixed colors seem a bit odd to me...

Yea, I love the colors but I'll just grab double sets of blue and red after.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:29:24: Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:04:47
Quote from: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 15:37:22
I did but I don't even have some other stuff paid off first. Figured it couldn't hurt when ordering from Amazon. Can always cancel.

Yeee! You go with grey or the colored one?

Gray for now. Would prefer the colored controllers, but that's out of stock (gray wasn't when I ordered). I ordered a set of the colored controllers just in case.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: jb1830 on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:35:31: I did the preorder at the Nintendo World store in NYC. Line was like 4 blocks long and it took hours. They didn't even let us preorder accessories or games. So I'll be camping out to get a LoZ:BotW Master set.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:58:13: I'm just a little worried about building the system around mobile..

Because fewer and fewer kids play outside anymore....

I've never seen anyone play a wii-u outside in the wild either.. It's just too damn big..
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Wannabe on Fri, 13 January 2017, 18:56:32: Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:58:13
I'm just a little worried about building the system around mobile..

Because fewer and fewer kids play outside anymore....

I've never seen anyone play a wii-u outside in the wild either.. It's just too damn big..

You can't really use a Wii-U in the wild. The handheld needs to be kept pretty close to the main console to function.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:01:51: As much as I want one, I'm gonna pass on pre-ordering until we see more titles for launch. Breath of Wild is looking nice, but I doubt it's going to be enough to keep my attention for long.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:06:04: Quote from: Wannabe on Fri, 13 January 2017, 18:56:32
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:58:13
I'm just a little worried about building the system around mobile..

Because fewer and fewer kids play outside anymore....

I've never seen anyone play a wii-u outside in the wild either.. It's just too damn big..

You can't really use a Wii-U in the wild. The handheld needs to be kept pretty close to the main console to function.

I meant outside as in outside (my house).. and too big as in the controller being too big.. not too big as in you'd carry the whole wii u kit around with you. hahahaha.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:08:59: Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:01:51
As much as I want one, I'm gonna pass on pre-ordering until we see more titles for launch. Breath of Wild is looking nice, but I doubt it's going to be enough to keep my attention for long.

I think the majority of us old guys are compelled by nostalgia more than anything else..

Because I've not sat down firm to play ANY games for at least 5 years. Yet I've purchased many of them..

Games arn't actually that fun for adults, when the there are so many options available , ones that pay money..

I can't really see gaming the same as I would when I was younger.. I see games now as something they should PAY ME to use.. what exactly do I GET out of playing games..

This is different from when I was younger, because it was either play games or Homework.. so... i mean hahahahahahaha.. games won that one..
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:17:59: I'm done with Nintendo, they lame
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 19:36:08: Quote from: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:29:24
Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 17:04:47
Quote from: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 15:37:22
I did but I don't even have some other stuff paid off first. Figured it couldn't hurt when ordering from Amazon. Can always cancel.

Yeee! You go with grey or the colored one?

Gray for now. Would prefer the colored controllers, but that's out of stock (gray wasn't when I ordered). I ordered a set of the colored controllers just in case.

Ya I'm going to order the colored ones but the store here had no other preorders except games and console. Going to look for Zelda limited edition, doubt I'll find one though.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: reaper on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:22:06: Man, that Super Mario Odyssey is looking really good! I might get the Switch just for this.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:30:16: Quote from: reaper on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:22:06
Man, that Super Mario Odyssey is looking really good! I might get the Switch just for this.

Looks great! Luckily you have until the holiday season to buy it for that game :)
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:35:38: Quote from: reaper on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:22:06
Man, that Super Mario Odyssey is looking really good! I might get the Switch just for this.

It looks like a Dreamcast game.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:46:39: Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:35:38
Quote from: reaper on Fri, 13 January 2017, 23:22:06
Man, that Super Mario Odyssey is looking really good! I might get the Switch just for this.

It looks like a Dreamcast game.

Sold!

It looks freaking awesome.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 14 January 2017, 14:25:44: Did anyone happen to preorder the Zelda Master Edition? Anyone grab two and want to hook me up? :D
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:16:19: can't wait to watch the new xenoblade game played on youtube..

Very much enjoyed watching the first 2..
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:22:37: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:16:19
can't wait to watch the new xenoblade game played on youtube..

Very much enjoyed watching the first 2..

Maybe I'll play it for you! :O
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:24:15: Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:22:37
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:16:19
can't wait to watch the new xenoblade game played on youtube..

Very much enjoyed watching the first 2..

Maybe I'll play it for you! :O

If you play it halverson, I'd even listen to your commentary .. until you go too far in the cabin stories.

(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/pretty-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862516)
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: hanoipho on Sat, 14 January 2017, 21:34:46: This topic makes me google "nintendo switch". Thanks..haha ;D
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Sun, 15 January 2017, 22:49:25: Quote from: hanoipho on Sat, 14 January 2017, 21:34:46
This topic makes me google "nintendo switch". Thanks..haha ;D

:-\
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 16 January 2017, 14:38:51: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:24:15
Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:22:37
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 14 January 2017, 15:16:19
can't wait to watch the new xenoblade game played on youtube..

Very much enjoyed watching the first 2..

Maybe I'll play it for you! :O

If you play it halverson, I'd even listen to your commentary .. until you go too far in the cabin stories.

Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/pretty-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862516)

You'll just hear stories of grandeur is all
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: dante on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:13:45: Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of the Nintendo Switch and a couple games you can get a very nice graphics card.

Pass...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:16:46: Quote from: dante on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:13:45
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of the Nintendo Switch and a couple games you can get a very nice graphics card.

Pass...

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of a very nice graphics card you can get the Nintendo Switch and a couple games.

Pass...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: reaper on Mon, 16 January 2017, 16:31:49: ^ Or just get both. :)
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:03:53: Quote from: reaper on Mon, 16 January 2017, 16:31:49
^ Or just get both. :)

This is the best option.

Computer for solo extreme gaming and online with friends around the world.

Switch for the games you(if you're around my age) grew up with and local gaming. I love gaming with my spouse and friends. It was only three nights ago I busted out the N64 for classic Mario kart and smash bros!

If you had to choose, just weigh out which of the two would bring you more joy, don't worry about anyone else :)
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:04:28: Quote from: romevi on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: dante on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:13:45
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of the Nintendo Switch and a couple games you can get a very nice graphics card.

Pass...

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of a very nice graphics card you can get the Nintendo Switch and a couple games.

Pass...

It's completely different

Did you not watch the release trailer..

If you buy Nintendo Switch.. You will go to an airport, and meet a super cute girl playing nintendo switch.. and then you're gonna play nintendo switch together..

Then you'll have an entire rooftop full of extreme attractive friends, who also play nintendo switch..

//NINTENDO SWITCHh.........wh000t
Title: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:07:54: Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:04:28
Quote from: romevi on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: dante on Mon, 16 January 2017, 15:13:45
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of the Nintendo Switch and a couple games you can get a very nice graphics card.

Pass...

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... for the price of a very nice graphics card you can get the Nintendo Switch and a couple games.

Pass...

It's completely different

Did you not watch the release trailer..

If you buy Nintendo Switch.. You will go to an airport, and meet a super cute girl playing nintendo switch.. and then you're gonna play nintendo switch together..

Then you'll have an entire rooftop full of extreme attractive friends, who also play nintendo switch..

//NINTENDO SWITCHh.........wh000t

I am only missing the rooftop to play on, life goals
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:50:12: Think I'm going to get one, but pre-ordering isn't for me. No rush.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Mon, 16 January 2017, 18:18:12: Quote from: pr0ximity on Mon, 16 January 2017, 17:50:12
Think I'm going to get one, but pre-ordering isn't for me. No rush.

The question isn't whether you're going to get one. Of course you will get one! There is no thinking necessary.
It's whether you'll pre-order that's the itch.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: mousouchop on Tue, 17 January 2017, 06:02:58: I was intrigued when I heard the price point. It is more reasonable than I had expected... however, I am a very casual gamer-- who's most likely to game if I can do it on the go... that being said, I don't this Switch's mobile capabilities (at least at the get-go) will be enough to sway me. Really, only 3 hours of mobile gameplay with the new Zelda game? Meh... maybe they will release a "New" Switch in 2018 that will be more capable in the battery department...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Tue, 17 January 2017, 13:27:12: Quote from: mousouchop on Tue, 17 January 2017, 06:02:58
I was intrigued when I heard the price point. It is more reasonable than I had expected... however, I am a very casual gamer-- who's most likely to game if I can do it on the go... that being said, I don't this Switch's mobile capabilities (at least at the get-go) will be enough to sway me. Really, only 3 hours of mobile gameplay with the new Zelda game? Meh... maybe they will release a "New" Switch in 2018 that will be more capable in the battery department...

I always wait for console revisions. The only exception was for the Wii; I had gotten the console when it still had GCN ports and compatibility, and I'm glad I didn't go for the Wii mini since it was a downgrade, rather than an upgraded revision.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: ygor on Tue, 17 January 2017, 13:57:06: The new Mario looks nuts.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: mousouchop on Tue, 17 January 2017, 17:26:05: Quote from: romevi on Tue, 17 January 2017, 13:27:12
I always wait for console revisions. The only exception was for the Wii; I had gotten the console when it still had GCN ports and compatibility, and I'm glad I didn't go for the Wii mini since it was a downgrade, rather than an upgraded revision.

Yeah. Hardware revisions are a given these days, especially with Nintendo. It's best to hold off if you're not a huge gamer that needs new systems/titles to play.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 17 January 2017, 19:18:27: This is too cute
(http://i.imgur.com/qhMSuq8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Tnv7uz9.jpg)

But that tiny butterstick controller with the stick in the middle looks like an absolute nightmare
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: hking0036 on Thu, 19 January 2017, 09:49:24: $60 a year for multi-player is an instant pass. Not going to pay the price of a brand new game to be able to play the games I already paid for. Was going to get one for splatoon 2, but ehhh. :rolleyes:

Probably just pick up a gtx 11 series when they come out or something.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: dante on Thu, 19 January 2017, 10:20:25: I need something like a Cave shmup collection for me to salivate.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 January 2017, 12:54:40: Quote from: dante on Thu, 19 January 2017, 10:20:25
I need something like a Cave shmup collection for me to salivate.

I can't even play these anymore... gives me major stress. hahahahhaa
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:17:11: This sucks. Must-have for Zelda. No need for portability. I guess I wait a year or so for first big price drop?
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:46:44: Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:17:11
This sucks. Must-have for Zelda. No need for portability. I guess I wait a year or so for first big price drop?

Meet up with us more and make portability useful
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 14:05:03: Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:46:44
Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:17:11
This sucks. Must-have for Zelda. No need for portability. I guess I wait a year or so for first big price drop?

Meet up with us more and make portability useful

We all moving to CT just to play intendo with CPT and dgneo? May have to leave wyfe behind... decisions...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 19 January 2017, 14:11:54: Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 14:05:03
Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:46:44
Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:17:11
This sucks. Must-have for Zelda. No need for portability. I guess I wait a year or so for first big price drop?

Meet up with us more and make portability useful

We all moving to CT just to play intendo with CPT and dgneo? May have to leave wyfe behind... decisions...

I won't be far away, worth the drive for a long weekend. Sorry wyfe, we'll miss you but we'll take good care of J
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 January 2017, 14:14:52: Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 14:05:03
Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:46:44
Quote from: absyrd on Thu, 19 January 2017, 13:17:11
This sucks. Must-have for Zelda. No need for portability. I guess I wait a year or so for first big price drop?

Meet up with us more and make portability useful

We all moving to CT just to play intendo with CPT and dgneo? May have to leave wyfe behind... decisions...

Wyf vs Nintendo..

IDK.. I've seen Many wyf lose to xbox..

Ps2 generates more waifu than it competes against..

Not so sure on nintendo front.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 19 January 2017, 22:00:56: How long before they release a smaller cheaper version without the portability part?
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:11:55: Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 19 January 2017, 22:00:56
How long before they release a smaller cheaper version without the portability part?

I'm down. It should cost like $50, too. Hook me up.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:28:06: Quote from: absyrd on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:11:55
Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 19 January 2017, 22:00:56
How long before they release a smaller cheaper version without the portability part?

I'm down. It should cost like $50, too. Hook me up.

Isn't that only if it fails.. ?

the vita tv only came out after no one bought the vita.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: bmmcwhirt on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:39:27: Absolutely. This looks like nintendo may have gotten stuff together after the 3DS, 2DS and WiiU. All three had some sort of issue, mostly promotion and sales. Worst case is I can sell it since there is going to apparently be a shortage in the US sine pre-orders are sold out in many places and people still wanting them. I canceled my pre-order for Sonic Mania on the XBO so that I could have it on the Switch and be portable.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 02 March 2017, 23:44:59: DID ANYONE GET THEIRS YET? ANYONE LINE UP??
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 03 March 2017, 01:47:21: Quote from: bmmcwhirt on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:39:27
Absolutely. This looks like nintendo may have gotten stuff together after the 3DS, 2DS and WiiU. All three had some sort of issue, mostly promotion and sales. Worst case is I can sell it since there is going to apparently be a shortage in the US sine pre-orders are sold out in many places and people still wanting them. I canceled my pre-order for Sonic Mania on the XBO so that I could have it on the Switch and be portable.

the 3DS sold 66 million units, I don't think they had any issues there at all
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 03 March 2017, 02:15:33: Just watched a couple unboxing videos and the construction and sizing is really disappointing to where it actually looks like it would be painful to play for more than 30 minutes or so. The horrible kit-kat controller aside, everyone is saying the buttons are too small and close together. And who would take their $300 console out and about as if it were a DS?
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 02:27:58: Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 03 March 2017, 02:15:33
Just watched a couple unboxing videos and the construction and sizing is really disappointing to where it actually looks like it would be painful to play for more than 30 minutes or so. The horrible kit-kat controller aside, everyone is saying the buttons are too small and close together. And who would take their $300 console out and about as if it were a DS?

I'll update with my thoughts tomorrrow and try not to be bias, if anyone cares what a girlshark has to say
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 03 March 2017, 06:59:17: Wonder how long before I can get one retail.

Zelda looks dope af
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 03 March 2017, 07:38:32: Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 02:27:58
Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 03 March 2017, 02:15:33
Just watched a couple unboxing videos and the construction and sizing is really disappointing to where it actually looks like it would be painful to play for more than 30 minutes or so. The horrible kit-kat controller aside, everyone is saying the buttons are too small and close together. And who would take their $300 console out and about as if it were a DS?

I'll update with my thoughts tomorrrow and try not to be bias, if anyone cares what a girlshark has to say

Please do. I want to know what I'm missing out on. WANT IT NOW.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Mechboards on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:07:24: I've been meaning to get one but I need to know what the rest of the library looks like before dropping cash like that on a 1-game product.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: bmmcwhirt on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:17:46: Quote from: Mechboards on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:07:24
I've been meaning to get one but I need to know what the rest of the library looks like before dropping cash like that on a 1-game product.

Here is a list of confirmed games.

http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-switch/Nintendo_Switch_Games

Here are my initial impression on mine so far.

It's a bit large as a handheld, which is both good and bad. It will take a little getting use to it's size but that is no big deal.

The joycon are by far the thing most people are going to have issue with. They are small and the layout is far from optimal for playing. It is probably optimal for being able to be used in every configuration. For many single player games most people are going to want to shell out of the pro controller, or wait for some third party controllers. The small buttons and closeness of them will be an issue for those with larger hands or those use to a PS4 or XBO controller. When the joycon are in the grip or charging grip the IR camera is alway facing your genital area which I personally find disturbing.

Even though the Switch has a USB-C port that has video and sound when connected to my USB-C monitor it only charges the Switch and isn't recognized as being connected to external video. This is unfortunate as it means later you will have to buy some adapter to use on such displays or carry the base with you when you travel.

The launch day game offerings are slim, but there are many games on the way. Games are a personal choice so I wont go into any specific game but I will say that for most people the game offerings at launch are going to be very meager unless you are looking for the novelty games.

Performance wise the system is pretty much what you expect from and NV Tegra device. People have reported that the frame rate on Zelda drops occasionally and wether that is a software issue or performance issue remains to be seem. There have also been reports that one of the two (usually the left) joycon will stutter or disconnect for a second when in detached mode. Again that could be software or it could be performance and we have to wait to see how Nintendo addresses the issue. When connected with a charging grip or directly in handheld mode this is not an issue.

Currently there is also no way to backup your game saves either by copying them to the SD card or saving to the cloud. This is a big issue and I can only assume it will be addressed quickly by nintendo but again we have to wait and see. Which brings us to the network and online services. Currently the online service is absent aside from the eShop and some games with multiplayer. I did download FastRMX but have not tried the multiplayer yet. Nintendo was open that the online service wasn't ready and that is one of the reasons why everyone will be getting it free till later this year.

Some things to note, the Nvidia Shield which is almost identical spec wise to the switch is capable of 4k video but not gaming. It would be nice to see that added later. It would also be nice to see a Steam streaming client so you can stream steam games from you PC. That probably wont happen, but it would be nice. As has been well talked about there is no virtual console on the Switch yet so no playing older games like you can on the WiiU and 3DS. I do not know if Nintendo has said that that will be coming but I would imagine it is when the online services are fully up and running.

We do not know what continued availability of the system will be but it would be devastating to Nintendo if they let the same thing happen with the Switch supply chain as happened with the NES Classic that is still unavailable to most people. If you are not worried about availability and none of the current games interest you then waiting isn't a bad idea unless of course there are supply issues.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: gallowgeek on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:28:08: I originally wanted to preorder my Nintendo Switch but the preorder system in our area was closed due to low supply. I will get my hands on a Nintendo Switch after the supply has normalized (which will probably take a month or two from now).
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: bmmcwhirt on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:41:25: Quote from: gallowgeek on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:28:08
I originally wanted to preorder my Nintendo Switch but the preorder system in our area was closed due to low supply. I will get my hands on a Nintendo Switch after the supply has normalized (which will probably take a month or two from now).

Yes, depending on how fast they can crank them out. Unless your wanting to play Zelda, most of the other good games wont be out for a month or so anyway.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:56:22: Just remembered Amazon was supposed to follow up with my cancellation and never did. :'(
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:59:25: Quote from: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:56:22
Just remembered Amazon was supposed to follow up with my cancellation and never did. :'(

Noooooo
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:02:17: Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:59:25
Quote from: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:56:22
Just remembered Amazon was supposed to follow up with my cancellation and never did. :'(

Noooooo

Last contact was a chat with a rep. They said they'll ring it up the ladder as the automated system shouldn't have canceled the order. Should've heard back within twenty-four hours; that was Monday...
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:04:08: Quote from: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:02:17
Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:59:25
Quote from: romevi on Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:56:22
Just remembered Amazon was supposed to follow up with my cancellation and never did. :'(

Noooooo

Last contact was a chat with a rep. They said they'll ring it up the ladder as the automated system shouldn't have canceled the order. Should've heard back within twenty-four hours; that was Monday...

Man, call them up! Raise hell!
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: FLOCKA on Sat, 04 March 2017, 15:32:45: Man, I definitely feel like I'm missing out right now! Maybe stock will have stabilized by the time I do my tax returns. I've been watching livestreams of people playing BotW, but it can get frustrating to watch them try to figure out a puzzle :))
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: bmmcwhirt on Sat, 04 March 2017, 23:26:59: Quote from: FLOCKA on Sat, 04 March 2017, 15:32:45
Man, I definitely feel like I'm missing out right now! Maybe stock will have stabilized by the time I do my tax returns. I've been watching livestreams of people playing BotW, but it can get frustrating to watch them try to figure out a puzzle :))

In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream, no matter how loud you tell them they are doing it wrong and how to solve it correctly.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: Viking_Robot on Sun, 05 March 2017, 06:16:55: I got one from Amazon on release day. The have only played Zelda so far but I must say it's my favorite one by far in the entire Zelda series.
Title: Re: Anyone preorder a Nintendo switch?
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 03 April 2017, 15:31:11: Quote from: pr0ximity on Fri, 03 March 2017, 06:59:17
Wonder how long before I can get one retail.

Zelda looks dope af

Answer: exactly one month, got one off BestBuy.com last week, came today.