Is a Nintendo switch worth it?

Submitted by nami_is_mommy t3_10rivxd in consoles

Hello! So basically I really want to buy a switch, but is it worth it? I have a pretty good PC, but I’m a big fan switch exclusive games. I’m afraid that I might get bored of it in a couple of weeks…

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No_Question5128 t1_j6x25xx wrote

It's pretty fun. Mario maker is endless fun. Plus, enough Zelda games to play till the cows come home

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Under_no_Control t1_j6xgja1 wrote

Rule of thumb, is it on PC? - get a VALVE Steam Deck. Is it exclusive to Switch? - Get a Switch.

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n1keym1key t1_j6wguj8 wrote

Be wary of stick drift. I have 6 sets of Joycons that ALL have drift. The Switch is now stuffed in storage because of this and no longer gets used. I have a hackable launch model and not even the lure of free games etc can overcome the shitty build quality of the controllers.

Worst. Nintendo. Console. Ever.

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nathanwyer t1_j6y1deu wrote

I've had the switch for 3 years and never had stick drift.

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n1keym1key t1_j6y59pc wrote

Lucky boy. Its a well known flaw with Joycons.

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Red_Rabbit03 t1_j6zomvw wrote

I’ve also never had this experience and I’ve had mine for quite awhile as well it’s much loved actually

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n1keym1key t1_j715xpi wrote

As i said to the other guy, you're lucky then. Its well documented that its an actual issue with the Joycons, I believe there was even a class action lawsuit about it. Nintendo even admitted it and offered to fix them free of charge, in the US.

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cheesetastesgood19 t1_j6x2rjp wrote

The switch exclusives hold up best. If your gonna buy one its a decently old console so get it used

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nathanwyer t1_j6y1n71 wrote

If you love all the Nintendo games it's worth it, as you won't get them anywhere else.

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MasterDuolingo t1_j6y9ttm wrote

Buy an Xbox. You'll love it! Although the Switch is nice, an Xbox is way better! :) ur choice though

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RBTropical t1_j6yctaq wrote

The Xbox is possibly the worst console choice - all games are on PC so zero exclusives, and it’s a console…

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Maverick_Goat t1_j6wj9k5 wrote

I would say no from personal experience. Games are way too expensive for a for inferior experience. OK for the odd Nintendo exclusive title but doesn't balance out.

I would get yourself a mobile controller like the GameSir X2 and sign up for Game Pass to use their cloud gaming service. Granted you need WiFi to stream but it's still a huge saving on a Switch.

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Chuckstayinthecar t1_j6x96h0 wrote

Definitely not worth it. Great console, some great games, but mine has been sitting unused for years. Probably won’t see daylight until the next zelda game comes out. Unless you’ve got money to burn i wouldn’t bother

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CurryLikesGaming t1_j6yjelk wrote

Switch isn’t known for it’s specs and graphics, it’s known for the gameplay. If you’re fan of nin exclusives , you should not afraid of getting bored and honestly just get it right away, hell you can even play with your family if you want. I personally don’t find the games much interesting, mario, zelda, bayonetta, samus, the gameplay doesn’t move me by an inch, cartoony isn’t my type, so when I got the chance to buy myself a console, I went with the playstation and bloodborne.

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Elegant_Broccoli6097 t1_j6yo9et wrote

Great console it’s just the games are extremely overpriced. Better off going with something like a steam deck where the games are cheaper.

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Fine-Cricket-607 t1_j6z6hqv wrote

Only use mine for gatherings for a game of monopoly or mario party, other than that it’s basically a dust catcher

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budapen t1_j6zgw7x wrote

Honestly I love my switch, but I don't think I would buy it again. I'd get a ps5 instead. That being said the portability is amazing, I take holidays in a small van and it always goes with me.

The exclusive games are great but they are very expensive, never go on sale, and are unlikely to ever go down in price. All other games will be cheaper on another console.

The joy con drift is a very common problem and the controllers are expensive to buy and fix. Depending on where you live you can apparently get Nintendo to fix them for free but not where I am (UK)

My ps4 handles every game better, the switch doesn't cope well with big games. Dragon quest builders 2 is really laggy once you get some big structures up for instance.

Holy shit this machine is loud. It sounds like there is an aircraft carrier in the room, and genuinely gives me headaches.

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Red_Rabbit03 t1_j6zor7m wrote

Definitely worth it! My whole family plays the one we have and have never had any problems with it other then me forgetting my password for my Nintendo account which isn’t really even a problem at all

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onix247 t1_j6zow9i wrote

I bought a switch for the exclusives but found myself not playing it after I had completed the games I wanted to play (which was about a few months). I do play it occasionally to play group games or when I'm travelling but otherwise I don't anymore.

Id advise you to buy one second hand to avoid the bug price tag

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ManicGoblin1992 t1_j6ztwah wrote

Both my boyfriend and I wanted Switches so bad. We both got bored of them real quick

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Competitive_Head_107 t1_j6w2txj wrote

I brought it and it's lying unused, the games are not worth the price they ask. Also, switch games hardly ever go down in price.

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Saiyan_Master_Race t1_j6wl0ue wrote

I have bought most of my games through local online ads and have paid about 30 bucks a game or less

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miffyscomputershow t1_j6y5fos wrote

What games did you play???

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Competitive_Head_107 t1_j6yckfs wrote

Botw

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miffyscomputershow t1_j6ycv2q wrote

Imagine picking up botw and going "this is so shit how can anyone play this" 💀 you either didn't make it off the plateau or you have stupidly specific taste in games

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Competitive_Head_107 t1_j710ing wrote

Read my comment properly, i didn't say it was shit

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miffyscomputershow t1_j71j31z wrote

You said it wasn't worth the price, a triple A openworld game in a popular series isn't worth 50 quid plus it's the only game you played on the switch before giving it up.

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MDMatabangDoktor t1_j6w2jia wrote

Yes its worthnit but quite pricey....

Based on your problem it is really depends on you

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