On a whim, I decided to pick up a Switch

CORY · Jul 27, 2018

NeoSneth said:
The X1 is a shame. It's really prevented the Switch from being a capable machine with huge success.
oh wait....

Since when sales reflect the quality of a product? Have you ever heard of Beats or iPhones? You missed the technical standpoint part. Out of curiosity, how many Switch game do you own? I own quite a few and when I tell you that the Switch is struggling with 1080p that's because it is. If you're OK with playing Xenoblade 2 in 320p then good for you. Maybe it's just me but I can't help but wonder what BOTW or Bayonetta 2 would have looked like in 1080p 60fps and both of these games were freaking Wii U ports.

fake · Jul 27, 2018

Word. BotW and Bayo2 are the two games I own.

NeoSneth · Jul 27, 2018

CORY said:
Since when sales reflect the quality of a product? Have you ever heard of Beats or iPhones? You missed the technical standpoint part. Out of curiosity, how many Switch game do you own? I own quite a few and when I tell you that the Switch is struggling with 1080p that's because it is. If you're OK with playing Xenoblade 2 in 320p then good for you. Maybe it's just me but I can't help but wonder what BOTW or Bayonetta 2 would have looked like in 1080p 60fps and both of these games were freaking Wii U ports.

Cool. and a PS2 doesnt do 4k.
Clearly people don't care about the performance.

CORY · Jul 27, 2018

NeoSneth said:
Cool. and a PS2 doesnt do 4k.
Clearly people don't care about the performance.

The difference here it that the Switch was actually advertised as a 1080p console.

See the "I" in "I'm glad the stupid choice they made has finally bitten them in the ass"? Well that's me here, not you nor the people. That's my opinion. Like it or not but 320p for Xenoblade 2 is unacceptable in my book, especially considering that this game has been developed exclusively for the Switch and wasn't even a port of a PS4 game.

But again, if you're OK with that, good for you, different strokes for different folks.

Viewpoint · Jul 29, 2018

CORY said:
The difference here it that the Switch was actually advertised as a 1080p console.

It was? Where?

CORY · Jul 29, 2018

Viewpoint said:
It was? Where?

https://www.nintendo.com/switch/features/tech-specs/

LoneSage · Jul 29, 2018

CORY said:
Maybe it's just me but I can't help but wonder what BOTW or Bayonetta 2 would have looked like in 1080p 60fps and both of these games were freaking Wii U ports.

to be fair though I think only PC games can do 1080p and 60fps at the same time.

oliverclaude · Jul 29, 2018

LoneSage said:
to be fair though I think only PC games can do 1080p and 60fps at the same time.

With a few exceptions here and there, that's the case. Console players are handled like a bunch of cads since polygons took over and it sells.

k'_127 · Jul 29, 2018

Rise of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7, Nioh, MGS5, Gears of War 4, Neir Automata, SotC remake.

It's not on par with PC (probably never will be) but saying 1080p / 60fps is not possible on consoles is a huge understatement.

StevenK · Jul 29, 2018

It's a bit weird complaining about frame rate and definition of one console versus another or versus pc when we all happily play games from decades ago that are comparatively pieces of visual shit isn't it?

CORY · Jul 29, 2018

LoneSage said:
to be fair though I think only PC games can do 1080p and 60fps at the same time.

To be fair, I never exepted the Switch to do both 1080p and 60fps on new releases, only on the Wii U ports. They managed to do it for Mario Kart 8 and it looks amazing. It's disapointing to pay the full price again for past generation games only to find out that there isn't much of an upgrade.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Switch, it's pretty much the only system I play besides my arcade stuff these days. I litterally spent hundreds of hours on the thing already. I just wish it could handle its games a little better, especially the first party games. I'm good with 900p 30fps to be honest but even Nintendo is struggling with the hardware to maintain that. I really wish they went with the X2. Hopefully the new version of the Switch will fix that.

NeoSneth · Jul 29, 2018

the switch doesnt even have 1080 pixels.

goombakid · Jul 29, 2018

100proof said:
The XB1 has next to nothing but it's really become pointless if you have a PC worth a damn.

I have a PC worth half a damn and it's playing majority of the games that System Requirements Lab says won't run on my PC (Street Fighter V runs pretty damn good on this thing, IMO). My XB1 is just collecting dust. I'm just using the controller for my PC, LOL!

StevenK · Aug 1, 2018

Anybody got any controller advice? I'm planning on picking up the pro controller but if anyone knows better I'm open to suggestions.

fake · Aug 1, 2018

SteveNK said:
Anybody got any controller advice? I'm planning on picking up the pro controller but if anyone knows better I'm open to suggestions.

I'm not a fan of the Pro controller. I'd prefer getting an adapter TBH.

GohanX · Aug 1, 2018

I like the pro controller for analog stuff. For digital I use one of the new 8bitdo pads with analog sticks on it. It syncs up with the switch just like a native controller.

100proof · Aug 1, 2018

GohanX said:
I like the pro controller for analog stuff. For digital I use one of the new 8bitdo pads with analog sticks on it. It syncs up with the switch just like a native controller.

Seconded. The 8bitdo Super Fami pad with the analog sticks is ideal for 99% of games.

GohanX · Aug 1, 2018

I can't play Mario Kart worth a shit on it unfortunately.

HornheaDD · Aug 1, 2018

Pro controller for sure. The little shit sticks they include never leave the side of the console for me. Id rather use the pro controller.

I'll have to look I to the 8bitdo pad for stuff like Dead Cells or Bloodstained/Shovel Knight, etc. I've got one for my SNES mini and it works like a champ.

StevenK · Aug 1, 2018

Had a look at the 8bitdo controller and I think I'm going to struggle with that - the side by side rather than the front to back shoulder buttons don't look like my cup of tea. Fakex - what controller are you using once you've used an adapter?

Viewpoint · Aug 1, 2018

SteveNK said:
Anybody got any controller advice? I'm planning on picking up the pro controller but if anyone knows better I'm open to suggestions.

The Pro-Controller is a must own for the Switch if you plan to do any major gaming on it. The Joycons are nice when you put them in the grip holder but honestly the Pro-Controller is a solid piece to play games with.

GohanX · Aug 1, 2018

SteveNK said:
Had a look at the 8bitdo controller and I think I'm going to struggle with that - the side by side rather than the front to back shoulder buttons don't look like my cup of tea. Fakex - what controller are you using once you've used an adapter?

That sounds like the NES looking one. You want the sn30 pro.

fake · Aug 1, 2018

SteveNK said:
Had a look at the 8bitdo controller and I think I'm going to struggle with that - the side by side rather than the front to back shoulder buttons don't look like my cup of tea. Fakex - what controller are you using once you've used an adapter?

I've always wanted to use an Xbone controller. When I get into Bayonetta 2 I might pick up one of those and the Mayflash adapter.

CORY · Aug 1, 2018

Viewpoint said:
The Pro-Controller is a must own for the Switch if you plan to do any major gaming on it. The Joycons are nice when you put them in the grip holder but honestly the Pro-Controller is a solid piece to play games with.

This.

As long as the game you're playing doesn't require precision with the d-pad, the pro controller is pretty good. It's also very comfortable.

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