*** Nintendo Switch ***

[wingman]

The battery lasts 1hr longer so it's still pretty crap tbh
Lasts 4hr instead of 3 (on Zelda)

I said it was better, which it is

As a 30 year old if 3 (or indeed 4) hours isn't sufficient, I probably to recheck my priorities.

 

[Phate]

I can't say the battery has ever been an issue for me. I've got a powerbank for flights and long journeys. I think 3hrs is great!

 

[Moothead2]

Now that they've teased us with the Switch lite I'm going to be ****** if they don't release a dpad joycon now. That's the only thing that's missing on the normal Switch in handheld mode.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

I dont get this revision.
Cutting a load of features for what will be £30 less if that.

Doesnt seem worth it at all.

 

[Plainsong]

£30? What are you talking about?

 

[Mull3t]

Few places got pre-orders up (£197), not sure where to pre order from. Where takes payment on shipment in case change mind?

 

[iamtheoneneo]

£30? What are you talking about?

It's likely going to rrp at 200. Current model can be had for around 270 with a nintendo game (that retails at a minimum of 40)

So 30 difference ( and yes you actually need games to play on a Nintendo switch)

 

[Kreeeee]

It's likely going to rrp at 200. Current model can be had for around 270 with a nintendo game (that retails at a minimum of 40)

So 30 difference ( and yes you actually need games to play on a Nintendo switch)

Why would there not be any bundles for the Lite Switch?

 

[b0rn2sk8]

It would be brand new, no need for bundles initially to incentivise sales.

I don’t think the switch had any official bundles at launch.

 

[silvagti]

It would be brand new, no need for bundles initially to incentivise sales.

I don’t think the switch had any official bundles at launch.

I think there's a a good chance we'll see a Pokémon edition/bundle of the switch lite. It seems like perfect timing launching what's effectively a Nintendo DS replacement portable console alongside a new Pokémon game.

 

[steve5424]

I think there's a a good chance we'll see a Pokémon edition/bundle of the switch lite. It seems like perfect timing launching what's effectively a Nintendo DS replacement portable console alongside a new Pokémon game.

They already confirmed the Pokémon edition of the lite. It's out in November.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

If that’s the case don’t expect the bundle to be £200, £220 or £230 with the game.

Nintendo are not exactly known for their generosity.

 

[wingman]

I can't say the battery has ever been an issue for me. I've got a powerbank for flights and long journeys. I think 3hrs is great!

I'm glad you've said the same. I mean, getting three hours out of Breath of the Wild on the go - that's nothing short of fantastic in my eyes.

Now that they've teased us with the Switch lite I'm going to be ****** if they don't release a dpad joycon now. That's the only thing that's missing on the normal Switch in handheld mode.

Agreed - surely that's got to be next...

I dont get this revision.
Cutting a load of features for what will be £30 less if that.

Doesnt seem worth it at all.

It's not marketed at you.

It's more options for more people, and no bad thing. You still have your standard Switch.

The Lite will sell like hotcakes. You'll have the diehard Ninty fans that'll soak it up, and the other core audiences (children/families/younger siblings etc.)

Nintendo are not exactly known for their generosity.

And nor should they be. They know their value and they price accordingly.

 

[Shawreyboy]

The Switch lite is in theory aggressively priced if you place it against the 3ds XL it proceeds. Iirc I paid 230 for it however, when you compare that a full blown switch that can be had for 270/280 with a game bundled that retails at 40 quid - the 30 quid saving for quite a few decent features being cut doesn't seem so much of a winner...

Shawrey

 

[elh_2009]

The Switch lite is in theory aggressively priced if you place it against the 3ds XL it proceeds. Iirc I paid 230 for it however, when you compare that a full blown switch that can be had for 270/280 with a game bundled that retails at 40 quid - the 30 quid saving for quite a few decent features being cut doesn't seem so much of a winner...

Shawrey

i do agree, for me if i didn't own a Swicth and was going to buy one id be going for the original, i dont see man benefits to the lite but it will sell like hot cakes no doubt. i do think we will see a higher powered pro version soon giving people the choice of all 3.

 

[McPhee]

Seems like there's still no Bluetooth audio support, which is hugely disappointing. It remains my main gripe with the console (in handheld mode). The Switch is the sole reason I still own wired headphones...

I imagine the main market for the new version will be parents with multiple children. At £279, buying one console for each child is a bit much. £199 is quite a different proposition, especially once deals and bundles start appearing.

 

[GGizmo]

I'm thinking of buying a Switch. Where do people recommend buying one from?

I usually buy from Amazon or GAME. But are there better places to buy one from?

 

[kurosagi01]

I'm thinking of buying a Switch. Where do people recommend buying one from?

I usually buy from Amazon or GAME. But are there better places to buy one from?

Depends what you're after in terms of bundles.
Smyths
Game
Amazon
Argos

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Picked up an 8BitDo N30 Pro 2 after seeing the range at a gaming event.
Had a quick test with Hollow Knight and Sonic Mania, and am pretty impressed with it.
So nice to have a decent dpad!

 

[Kreeeee]

I'm thinking of buying a Switch. Where do people recommend buying one from?

I usually buy from Amazon or GAME. But are there better places to buy one from?

Amazon have by far the best returns policy.