*** The Official Nintendo Switch 2 ***

[fez]

The one it comes with isn't tempered glass though right?

Not sure.

So far its just a really nice upgrade on the Switch 1. Better screen, larger screen, much faster, better graphics, better joycons, better ergonomics. Just far more premium than the first one. Fundamentally a console is a means to an end and the games will define the Switch 2. So far, so good though. Did a GP on MK World and its great. Can't wait for MP4. Will see how reviews go for DK:Bananza but I really want the successor to Odyssey.

 

[manic111]

Not sure.

So far its just a really nice upgrade on the Switch 1. Better screen, larger screen, much faster, better graphics, better joycons, better ergonomics. Just far more premium than the first one. Fundamentally a console is a means to an end and the games will define the Switch 2. So far, so good though. Did a GP on MK World and its great. Can't wait for MP4. Will see how reviews go for DK:Bananza but I really want the successor to Odyssey.

Think I'm going to wait on Bonanza, and probably on MP4, before picking one up. The FOMO is real but I can't quite justify it now.

 

[beachBOYken]

So what's Mario kart world like?

Also is it a must to get a screen protector?

Really tempted as Ive never owned a Nintendo console before.

 

[fez]

Think I'm going to wait on Bonanza, and probably on MP4, before picking one up. The FOMO is real but I can't quite justify it now.

I kind of figured that I was going to get one at some point so whats the point in waiting honestly.

 

[manic111]

I kind of figured that I was going to get one at some point so whats the point in waiting honestly.

That is an equally valid point and the main thing which is driving my FOMO!

 

[beachBOYken]

That is an equally valid point and the main thing which is driving my FOMO!

I'm solely tempted as well, having not owned one before.

 

[Raymond Lin]

I kind of figured that I was going to get one at some point so whats the point in waiting honestly.

Me too, I won't be saving money in waiting and chances of going up is actually on the cards.

The only reason to wait is if you want an OLED model later on.

 

[Wilko_Dog]

Has anyone tried No Mans Sky yet? Asking for a friend

 

[Koalaboy]

@Cromulent connection test topping out at 265Mbps. I have gigabit internet and was right by router.
My phone gets 470 in same spot. But could be affected by amount of people doing stuff maybe? No idea.

Edit. Managed 269

Pretty similar numbers here. Gigabit internet, and only just going over 200 when the S2 is right next to the router, on 5GHz. I haven't tried wired for it.

 

[Needles]

Battery life seems to go down fast, even when not gaming.

A part from that, it’s a nice bit of kit.

 

[haszek]

Hello you.

How does this case feel? Have it on order so just wonder if it's worth it.

 

[Wilko_Dog]

Just read that if you want to complete the welcome tour it costs $95 worth of accessories and a 4K TV to do, haha classic Nintendo

 

[megalomanic]

I'm playing at my desk on a 32" 4K HDR monitor and I'm surprised just how good Mario Kart looks, that DSS is working well for sure. Very impressed with the console overall, can't wait for my Pro Controller to turn up later.

I spent 10mins in free roam in MK and came across several challenges pretty quickly, seems to be plenty to discover.

 

[Noxia]

All here now. I accept my 30-day ban for breaking my own rule and posting pictures of boxes.
Despite arguably being better value, I got the version without Mario Kart because I just prefer having a physical copies of Nintendo games

 

[Kenai]

I can't remember the last time I experienced one like this; it was perhaps the GameCube back in 2001 where I remember I walked in to a store and picked one up on launch day without a problem.

Not sure we'd tolerate the whole 'Japan and the USA gets it 6 months before Europe' thing these days though

 

[tsinc80697]

Arrived! Noticed the battery seemed to drop 20% just downloading updates and setting it up

Managed to get a shared NSO subscription for a few quid. Can't wait to play Pokemon Trading Card Game as I remember playing that on holiday when it was first released!

 

[Drollic]

There is a 1440p mode. Don't know if it's 120hz though?

Saw the options in a video, seems 120hz is available for both 1080p and 1440p.

 

[Phemo]

Not sure we'd tolerate the whole 'Japan and the USA gets it 6 months before Europe' thing these days though

I'd actually completely forgotten about that - GameCube was 2002 for us not 2001. Got too used to near simultaneous worldwide availability A valid point that staggered release dates made things easier to manage and I'm glad they haven't gone back to those days.

Think the 360 was available in the US a couple of weeks before Europe, but as we all know that launch was a mess because the early hardware was a shambles so extremely limited stock made that a nightmare to get hold of for quite some time.

 

[Things change I've changed]

Saw the options in a video, seems 120hz is available for both 1080p and 1440p.

wow, 120Hz on the actual console screen itself?

 

[Raymond Lin]

I'd actually completely forgotten about that - GameCube was 2002 for us not 2001. Got too used to near simultaneous worldwide availability A valid point that staggered release dates made things easier to manage and I'm glad they haven't gone back to those days.

Think the 360 was available in the US a couple of weeks before Europe, but as we all know that launch was a mess because the early hardware was a shambles so extremely limited stock made that a nightmare to get hold of for quite some time.

This will really date me, I got my Mega Drive 2 years before anyone in the UK had it because i was living in HK at the time. I brought it over with me when i immigrated and it had JUST been released in the UK at that point but before the days of the internet not many people even knew about. It took a while really to become a thing with my friends, most of them didn't believe I had one.