* Nintendo Switch *

Spacedeck · 6 Mar 2022 at 14:57

It's probably just a combinations of what Alexrose1uk mentioned. Doesn't take anything away from the game anyway.

Can anyone recommend two player games? They'd need to be played via one set of joycons split between us, same way it works in Mario Kart 8. Preferably either exclusives or first party games.

unwashed potato! · 6 Mar 2022 at 15:28

Spacedeck said:
It's probably just a combinations of what Alexrose1uk mentioned. Doesn't take anything away from the game anyway.

Can anyone recommend two player games? They'd need to be played via one set of joycons split between us, same way it works in Mario Kart 8. Preferably either exclusives or first party games.

Have you thought about buying a second unofficial controller from amazon? Got mine for about £8

Spacedeck · 6 Mar 2022 at 18:57

Apex said:
Have you thought about buying a second unofficial controller from amazon? Got mine for about £8

I'm willing to buy another if I need to, just wondered what other games split the joycon up to allow two players? or do most of them require a set of full joycons?

Kreeeee · 6 Mar 2022 at 20:36

Quixote · 7 Mar 2022 at 19:38

Although the switch has less power available running off battery, the settings are always tweaked. Think of it like low & medium settings on a PC game.
Usually, the docked version has both better resolution & better performance. But occasionally, the exact settings & cutbacks chosen for the portable mode can result in better performance with poorer graphics quality.
Of course, the small screen always does the graphics a lot of favours & the bigger your TV, the more flaws you can spot in docked mode. So there may be the odd title where it 'feels' better overall in portable mode.

Quixote · 7 Mar 2022 at 19:45

Kreeeee said:
There is zero probability of them chasing the sub optimal strategy of chasing top performance.

True, they won't get back into the main console arms race.
But just because a certain graphical power is good enough for 2017, doesn't mean it's good enough for 2022. They can afford to be a certain amount behind the cutting edge, but not infinitely behind.
IMO, this was exactly the mistake they made with the wii, they thought that just because dropping out of the graphics race had worked for them, that they could afford to stagnate for 7 years after that launch, graphically. They left it way too late to upgrade the wii, I think.
My hunch is that the OLED switch was orignally supposed to be the switch pro, until they realised they couldn't possibly get the silicone in useful numbers & just released an upgrade with what they could get - the upgraded screen.
I like my switch a lot & I'll keep playing even if it doesn't get an upgrade, but I'd like one ASAP & I'll buy it at launch unless it's a silly price.

Spacedeck · 8 Mar 2022 at 11:05

So getting a Switch has been a bit of a venture. I have Pro controller and Mario Superstars coming today from Argos. Am I right in thinking that I can use pro controller + the 2 joycons to have 3 players?

Kreeeee said:
Snipper clips.

That is a very good suggestion! We tried the demo and loved it. I'll look to pick up the full game at some point in the near future.

unwashed potato! · 8 Mar 2022 at 11:24

Spacedeck said:
Am I right in thinking that I can use pro controller + the 2 joycons to have 3 players

Yes, I do this in mariokart. Good luck to those who get the joycons while someone has a beautiful full pro controller

syks · 8 Mar 2022 at 20:47

Spacedeck said:
So getting a Switch has been a bit of a venture. I have Pro controller and Mario Superstars coming today from Argos. Am I right in thinking that I can use pro controller + the 2 joycons to have 3 players?

That is a very good suggestion! We tried the demo and loved it. I'll look to pick up the full game at some point in the near future.

Pro controller is worth every penny imo, very well made and battery life lasts a very long time, awesome stuff

fez · 9 Mar 2022 at 12:47

syks said:
Pro controller is worth every penny imo, very well made and battery life lasts a very long time, awesome stuff

Having a PS5 makes me much more appreciative of the Switch pro controller. I get about 8 hours out of the PS5 controller.

cheesyboy · 9 Mar 2022 at 12:54

For those put off by the price of the pro controller, I can recommend this £20 alternative, which I've posted in the thread a few times, but in case anyone missed it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TRQH...t_i_CFGA33BX3Q1YJ0NG4V04?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've not tried a real pro controller, so can't say how it stacks up to that, but I've generally been used to official xbox controllers, and this one is fine in comparison to those.

syks · 9 Mar 2022 at 16:19

fez said:
Having a PS5 makes me much more appreciative of the Switch pro controller. I get about 8 hours out of the PS5 controller.

Yeah ive heard the ps5 controller runs out quick, supposed to be amazing with the feedback and adaptive triggers though, ive never in my life known a controller to last as long as the pro controller though, it literally lasts days!

Made very well and solid also, i wouldnt be without it now and like i say, its worth every penny

Spacedeck · 11 Mar 2022 at 14:26

What screen protectors you all using? I've looked at Orzly and AmFilm, which both seem popular. Although some reports / pictures in reviews seem to suggest it doesn't cover the entire screen. Anyone found one that does?

Kreeeee · 11 Mar 2022 at 14:33

Spacedeck said:
What screen protectors you all using? I've looked at Orzly and AmFilm, which both seem popular. Although some reports / pictures in reviews seem to suggest it doesn't cover the entire screen. Anyone found one that does?

They will all leave a few mm at the edges, if they are made of glass. Any that don’t will peel away quickly.

Get the Orzly.

syks · 12 Mar 2022 at 12:52

Havent bothered with a screen protector on mine, i take care of things though lol

Spacedeck · 12 Mar 2022 at 16:02

syks said:
Havent bothered with a screen protector on mine, i take care of things though lol

I do too, but having had my daughter drop my Vita for a few times (luckily never damaged screen, just cosmetic to the body), I didn't want to chance it. Unless my set up a huge protective bubble around everything I own, between my two girls, there's a chance of something happening

. My application wasn't perfect but it covers the area visible in games and looks fine.

Kreeeee · 12 Mar 2022 at 20:20

syks · 13 Mar 2022 at 13:24

Kreeeee said:
Unfortunately the screen is plastic so you will get scratches on it just from putting it in the dock or putting it in a case.

You will have scratches but you just haven't noticed.

So far cant see a single scratch on the screen (touch wood) while examining with screen off

Atari · 15 Mar 2022 at 14:37

I just applied the Orzly one to my Switch (not the OLED one), and it looks fantastic, there's probably a mm overall in either direction that isn't being covered but it's really minor.

Wasn't hugely worried about it scratching in day to day use, but now that I'm using in docked mode more often, I didn't want the dock to scratch it up lol.

Grabbed Ring Fit Adventure too to get the family in shape a little - did my first hour with it and I'm drenched in sweat. Really fun little way of working out!

Spacedeck · 15 Mar 2022 at 19:23

Atari said:
Grabbed Ring Fit Adventure too to get the family in shape a little - did my first hour with it and I'm drenched in sweat. Really fun little way of working out!

Guess that requires a good bit of space around you to play?

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