Chindie Posted July 13, 2019 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 11/07/2019 at 16:24, The_Rev said: Nintendo took the 3D out of the 3DS and it worked. They know what they are doing. They did effectively rebrand that though - 2DS. A Switch that doesn't Switch is a bit of larger leap. The Lite version isn't a surprise all in all though. A smaller, cheaper model is always part of Nintendo's development of it's portable consoles, and after the success of a more child friendly version of the 3DS in the 2DS, they were always going to strip back the more complex/breakable/underused features of the console and effectively realise a bare bones edition. It'll sell well. It appears the CPU has been updated, as has been rumoured for a while, for power efficiency in the main, which has let them supposedly improve battery life whilst reducing the size of the battery. They are also going to begin using these chips in the standard machine, meaning the standard Switch will probably have a bit of a stealth 'upgrade' soon - which could mean new machines after that upgrade may have slightly better battery life. It'll be interesting to see what they ultimately do with the standard machine. Nintendo has updated it's portable systems to improve their capabilities before now, even adding completely new features and full on power upgrades. The Switch is right at the point where you'd expect them to do that kind of update, but so far nothing. They haven't even given it a facelift, as they quickly did with the DS and 3DS. Unless they are treating it somewhat like their home consoles, which they have never followed the revamp model with (unlike Sony and Microsoft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Marvel alliance 3 out today can't wait. Roll on 4pm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted July 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2019 Civ 6 is on sale for 30 quid at the moment. I didn't pick it up at launch as I had a load of other games to play but at that price it's incredibly tempting. (And might just get me back on my Switch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Designer1 said: Civ 6 is on sale for 30 quid at the moment. I didn't pick it up at launch as I had a load of other games to play but at that price it's incredibly tempting. (And might just get me back on my Switch) Sweet! I'll get that. On the Eshop? Thanks for the heads up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted July 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: Sweet! I'll get that. On the Eshop? Thanks for the heads up No worries. Yeah it's on the eShop - Just bought it myself, it (The Switch version) has universally positive reviews and it's a game series I've always enjoyed so it's a no brainer at that price. I think it should translate to the handheld quite nicely too. Edited July 19, 2019 by Designer1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, Designer1 said: No worries. Yeah it's on the eShop - Just bought it myself, it (The Switch version) has universally positive reviews and it's a game series I've always enjoyed so it's a no brainer at that price. I think it should translate to the handheld quite nicely too. Brilliant, I'll get this when home 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Marvel alliance 3 is bloody awesome. I'd definitely recommend this guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted July 20, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2019 20 hours ago, avfcDJ said: Brilliant, I'll get this when home Did you get it? First impressions are it's excellent and they've made a terrific job of converting it to console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I've got Civ6 digitally and it's very good port even in handheld its smooth. Just a shame all the expansions arnt available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 11:07, Designer1 said: Did you get it? First impressions are it's excellent and they've made a terrific job of converting it to console. Not yet broadband provider has left me without internet till Monday, gutted, I had a weekend free for gaming and Stranger Things season 3 When does the sale end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 had a quick look and kind of what I expected the switch lite is priced at 229 euros, the proper switch is remaining at 299 euros (ignoring bundles) avoids the price drop that should happen at this stage of the consoles life cycle whilst at the same time introducing a relatively expensive hand held console, more than double the price of the 3DS that's me out but im still interested to see what it does for Nintendo sales, as I said before I think them having a console and a hand held that can play the same games in the long run is a good thing for the company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2019 If you were spending 229 on a switch lite I’m not sure why you wouldn’t just spend the extra 70 euros and buy a proper switch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 cos you want them out of the way and quiet, not on your TV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Two Point Hospital, the spiritual successor to Theme Hospital, is coming to switch at the end of the year. Very excited to play this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 38 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: Two Point Hospital, the spiritual successor to Theme Hospital, is coming to switch at the end of the year. Very excited to play this. Oh yes!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 16 hours ago, Stevo985 said: If you were spending 229 on a switch lite I’m not sure why you wouldn’t just spend the extra 70 euros and buy a proper switch I agree unless your short of money I don't see why you would either. They should price it around £100 cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2019 Does it have a significantly better battery life than the full Switch? If so then I guess that's a legitimate reason why you might go for the Lite, if you genuinely use it as a handheld a lot. Other than that I don't see much argument against just saving up and getting the full version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 It needs more apps to be a £229 handheld, not just games, media streaming ones being obvious, Netflix Spotify etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Ingram85 said: Two Point Hospital, the spiritual successor to Theme Hospital, is coming to switch at the end of the year. Very excited to play this. I think I might be the only person on the planet who has never played Theme Hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Paddywhack said: I think I might be the only person on the planet who has never played Theme Hospital. How old are you chap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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