Nintendo Switch Main Thread

[Member-115369]

Scarface covered it. Little pain for games that support cloud saves. Just have to go download the latest one when switching consoles. I’m not playing anything that doesn’t support them currently, for things down the road that don’t support it I’ll just play only on the Lite as that’s where I do most of my Switch gaming.

For the primary console par, I made the Lite my primary since since I’ll travel with it etc. and will sometimes need to play digital games with no internet, while my base model will never leave the house again.

[Daveismyhero]

Originally Posted by celticmoon

Anybody thinking of getting Ring Fit Adventure? It actually looks pretty fun, and the reviews are looking decent.

I'm hoping to pick it up in a couple months, when I free up some space in my basement. By that point the reviews regarding durability should be in, which is one of my (minor) concerns.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by Daveismyhero

I'm hoping to pick it up in a couple months, when I free up some space in my basement. By that point the reviews regarding durability should be in, which is one of my (minor) concerns.

I’ve seen people on YouTube throw it on the ground as a "durability test" — however it should be noted every one I saw had carpeted floors, so not sure how it will survive on hard wood floors.

[heyadol]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Scarface covered it. Little pain for games that support cloud saves. Just have to go download the latest one when switching consoles. I’m not playing anything that doesn’t support them currently, for things down the road that don’t support it I’ll just play only on the Lite as that’s where I do most of my Switch gaming.

For the primary console par, I made the Lite my primary since since I’ll travel with it etc. and will sometimes need to play digital games with no internet, while my base model will never leave the house again.

Of course I don’t need a 2nd Switch, but i have a bad habit so I’m sure I will by it eventually. About one a month I travel for work and so far always opt to take the iPad instead of Switch, so a more portable version is appealing. Nothing against mobile games, but I still prefer actual controls versus taps and swipes.

Probably going to wait on a different special edition like darkness2918 mentioned, never got into Pokemon and not real excited about the other colors either.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by heyadol

Of course I don’t need a 2nd Switch, but i have a bad habit so I’m sure I will by it eventually. About one a month I travel for work and so far always opt to take the iPad instead of Switch, so a more portable version is appealing. Nothing against mobile games, but I still prefer actual controls versus taps and swipes.

Probably going to wait on a different special edition like darkness2918 mentioned, never got into Pokemon and not real excited about the other colors either.

If you get a "Made for iPhone/iPad" (MFi) controller, you can use physical buttons. You just need to make sure the game you play on your iPad is compatible with the controller.

[Member-115369]

Don’t even need a MiFi controller anymore. An iOS update a while back added support for PS4 and Xbox One controllers to iPad, iPhone and Apple TV.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/1/2...ogle-play-pass

[heyadol]

That’s cool, I thought it was only for Apple TV. Then again if I’m taking iPad plus Xbox One controller, I might as well just take the Switch instead. I do have a few decent games on mobile, and Apple Arcade apparently has some impressive games as well but I am not convinced on game subscriptions.

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by heyadol

That’s cool, I thought it was only for Apple TV. Then again if I’m taking iPad plus Xbox One controller, I might as well just take the Switch instead. I do have a few decent games on mobile, and Apple Arcade apparently has some impressive games as well but I am not convinced on game subscriptions.

Definitely. I was just sharing the info as it’s useful for anyone interested in Apple Arcade.

Switch Lite is definitely the best of currently supported portable gaming options. Regular Switch is second best. Vita, and especially 3DS, are the most portable if you didn’t already play all the games that interest you on those platforms and don’t mind playing older games with lesser graphics.

[bradnoyes]

If anyone is looking to get some more exercise I would highly recommend Ring Fit. This game/thing is no joke. It's super functional and the interface is slick, and I kid you not it gets me sweating like a pig after about 10-15 minutes. This was never on my radar as something I wanted on the Switch but after just a few days it's already something I feel like I can't do without.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by bradnoyes

If anyone is looking to get some more exercise I would highly recommend Ring Fit. This game/thing is no joke. It's super functional and the interface is slick, and I kid you not it gets me sweating like a pig after about 10-15 minutes. This was never on my radar as something I wanted on the Switch but after just a few days it's already something I feel like I can't do without.

I saw someone on YouTube smack their face with the ring when they were testing to see if they could break it.
It was a live stream, so there was no editing it out.

[Donl1282]

Resident Evil Origins Collection is $30, will it likely go down to $20?

[heyadol]

I was traveling for work and dropped my tablet when I got out of the car, half the touchscreen doesn’t work. If that wasn’t bad enough, I forgot it at the hotel (but they are mailing it to me). I made a pit-stop at the local Target and grabbed a Switch Lite, this is officially my new travel toy. Wifi-only until I get home and set it as primary but it’s pretty nice, d-pad seems a bit mushy but it’s fine.

[Scarface32]

How does one know if their Switch is set as primary or secondary? Does it say somewhere on the console itself?

[mike79]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

How does one know if their Switch is set as primary or secondary? Does it say somewhere on the console itself?

I don't think it says on the console. Think you have to go to Nintendo's online website to see. If it's your secondary though, every time you start a game it says something like checking to see if you can play this game.

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by mike79

I don't think it says on the console. Think you have to go to Nintendo's online website to see. If it's your secondary though, every time you start a game it says something like checking to see if you can play this game.

Yep. Easier way to check is disconnect from internet and see if you can launch any games you’ve bought digitally from the shop. If you can, then it’s your primarily. If you can’t, then it’s secondary as you have to be online to launch digitally owned games on your secondary Switch.

[Scarface32]

Does anyone have experience with the website Play-Asia? I have two questions.
1. Do Switch games ever go on sale there?
2. Do games get "sold out" and never return on the site?

I’m debating if I should get a particular game now, or wait for a price drop.

[odditie]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Yep. Easier way to check is disconnect from internet and see if you can launch any games you’ve bought digitally from the shop. If you can, then it’s your primarily. If you can’t, then it’s secondary as you have to be online to launch digitally owned games on your secondary Switch.

Wait, so if I bought a second switch for my kids and we went on a road trip one of them wouldn't have access to our games (we buy digital only) on it because it doesn't have internet access?

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by odditie

Wait, so if I bought a second switch for my kids and we went on a road trip one of them wouldn't have access to our games (we buy digital only) on it because it doesn't have internet access?

If it’s the same Switch account, then you are correct. GameXplain on YouTube made a video about it a few months ago, here’s the video.

Game Sharing on Switch?! Nintendo Switch 6.0 Update TOUR - YouTube

There have been more recently from other people regarding the Switch Lite, but this video is still the more detailed.

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by odditie

Wait, so if I bought a second switch for my kids and we went on a road trip one of them wouldn't have access to our games (we buy digital only) on it because it doesn't have internet access?

That is correct. The secondary Switch can only play digital games while connected to the internet. Piracy would be rampant otherwise as people could load up Switches, or SD cards, with digital games and sell them if there wasn’t an online check for a user account tied to the purchase

[ps3bd_owner]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

That is correct. The secondary Switch can only play digital games while connected to the internet. Piracy would be rampant otherwise as people could load up Switches, or SD cards, with digital games and sell them if there wasn’t an online check for a user account tied to the purchase

Well, it's already possible to hack the Switch as it is so these limitations just end up hurting the genuine customers.

I gave up buying digital games because they're nothing more than an extended rental. Besides, I've stopped gaming as much as I used to and am casually enjoying Mario Kart Tour on my Samsung tablet in widescreen.