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  3. Posted

    I am absolutely IN LOVE! It's way better than I thought it would be. Now that I have the actual console out, I quite like the design. My controller matches it perfectly too.

     

    My manager has got me Aladdin/The Lion King Collection and it plays beautifully. Played Super Mario 3D All Stars and it looks beautiful and plays even better using the pad. I also found out I could merge my 3DS funds and i may have forgot someone telling me here but I got discounts using Gold points! I ended up buying Just Dance 2020 for £20, Final Fantasy X/X-2 and I'm going to buy Mario + Rabbids in a couple of days.

     

    The controller was very light to hold and first impressions was that it was cheap BUT my opinion very quickly changed when I pressed the buttons and actually used it. It's honestly so comfortable (dare I say more so than a PS4 pad) and the 3.5mm jack works like a dream. For £15 at Game or Argos, I'd very highly recommend it. Heck, I wouldn't have minded it at full price honestly. Also, for anyone wondering, it's wired but the wire is ridiculously long.

     

    My only issue is that it's not straightforward to find things and adding friends via a long-ass code is a ballache. Other than that, I love it. Now all of you add me so we can play shit!

     

    (I don't know how to access my code so you'll have to give me yours )

     

    Also, does the joycons charge when you Dock the screen when they're inserted?

     

     

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  4. Posted

    The Power A pad is by all means as good as the original, so nice get! You'll have to give us a review. I can guarantee it'll be better than they joycons.
    I will! I just hope I like Animal Crossing
    It doesn't have a single Crocodile villager on it. Garbage design! 1 outta 10. Must do better.
    I only know the raccoons, haha. You should make a complaint!

  5. Posted

    Buy Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wired Controller - Animal Crossing | Nintendo Switch controllers | Argos

    I've bought this today on the sale. It was £15 and it's a Power A wired controller with a 3.5mm jack. It's the only one I've seen with one. I wanted a controller to match my Switch so this was perfect and it comes with a 10ft USB wire too. I plan on keeping the joy-cons where they are unless I absolutely have to use them- just to prevent the stick drift from happening.

    Also, my manager has bought me a game. I'm not sure what it is but here's hoping it's something on my list!...speaking of, I've updated the first post entirely with a list of stuff and games I have and want. :)

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  6. Posted

    +1 for Astral Chain, I loved that game. I am a sucker for both anime and Platinum games though.. Great score, interesting combat and awesome setting. 
    I sure hope you've played it, but if you haven't, Hollow Knight should be the first game you buy on the Switch. Best game I've played in years! 
    I've got it for the PS4 about a month or two ago for free but I haven't played it yet. It looks like a good game.
    Not without a 3rd party adapter, like the 8bitdo or Mayflash one.
    Ah, okay! I'm really confused at the moment. How do I connect my headset? I have a 3.5mm jack one and I've had people buy them from me for their Switch but...how?

    I've been looking for a controller last night and thought I may as well keep it in theme with the Switch I have and get an Animal Crossing one. However, looking at them, they don't have a 3.5mm jack for headphones. I just find it a little bizarre that they wouldn't include that option wireless. baa2e6e35035929cd894096a11c171ea.jpg

  7. Posted

    1 hour ago, Jonnas said:

    I guess people already brought up most of the essentials, so I'll just say, do keep an eye out for Indies, as well as remasters/re-releases (if you are looking for more Final Fantasies, Switch's also got VII, VIII, IX, XII). And of course, Demos are nice for finding out new stuff to add to the wishlist.

    As for a specific recommendations... here's one: Yoku's Island Express is a great indie, being both very unique (it's a pinball platformer, and I guarantee that makes more sense than it sounds), and a very soothing game in general.

    I definitely want to get all of the Final Fantasies and the Resident Evils as well. I saw a game called Horace and that looks really interesting...same with the Escapists. I really need to start writing a list...the strangest thing is that I own an Xbox One and a PS4 and the Switch has me wanting more games than ever. I haven't been this excited to try stuff out in ages. I think I'll definitely try and get a controller although someone told me a USB controller should work on it. I have a PS3 controller that's wired...could that work?

  9. Posted

    2 minutes ago, darksnowman said:

    Since you mention FF X and X-2, you might want to look into Dragon Quest XI. Luigi's Mansion 3 and Mario & Rabbids are also great, as mentioned already, and you could always check out Link's Awakening if you fancy a charming and concise Zelda game.

    Dragon Quest XI does look cool. I've never actually played it before.

  10. Posted

    10 hours ago, Dcubed said:

    Wahey! Congrats! :D 

    The Switch is an embarrassment of riches for anyone that didn’t own a Wii U.  My advice would be to start with getting all of the Wii U ports, such as Bayonetta 1&2, Captain Toad and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.  Then move on to getting the rest of Nintendo’s first party titles (especially Luigi’s Mansion 3; that’s the best one!)

    Yes, I totally forgot about Bayonetta. I loved playing that on the Xbox 360 and I love Devil May Cry so I'm definitely picking it up, for sure. I've never actually owned a Wii U so I'll definitely pick those up. Captain Toad looks interesting. Luigi's Mansion 3 is a definite one I want. Is Luigi's Mansion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch? I could've sworn it was...

     

    9 hours ago, Glen-i said:

    It kinda is? It's more of a case of Pokémon Yellow with the catching mechanics of Pokémon GO replacing the usual Pokémon catching method.

    If you have friends to play with, then Smash is highly recommended. The amount of characters is nuts and provides a lot of entertainment.

    I'll definitely buy that then! I like Pokemon but honestly, I only  really like the original 151 Pokemon and to see them updated would be awesome as I used to rot on Red/Blue/Yellow as a kid (and even now, I play it on my Retron5). The catching mechanics sounds interesting. I think I remembered playing it a while back when I had to test it and I had to sort of flick the joycon or something. 

    9 hours ago, drahkon said:

    Don't bother. Platinum has been overrated for a long time now and this tedious mess of a game proves it.

    Hades is a must-have!

    I'm definitely going to get Hades at some point as it looks awesome. A guy in GAME showed me the gameplay and it looks amazing. Astral Chain reminds me a little bit of NieR Automata and that was why I was intrigued. Also, it came recommended by my friend's brother, who has gone crazy over it. 

    9 hours ago, Ronnie said:

    Bother with Astral Chain, a ton of people love it (87 on Metacritic, 8.9 user score).

    Like Dcubed says if you didn't own a Wii U especially the Switch has an insane amount of 'quality' games, and it's basically the definitive indie handheld.

    Way too many to list but Mario Odyssey is a great place to start. And don't sleep on Mario + Rabbids either, don't let the latter part put you off, it's a fantastic turn based strategy game. Fire Emblem Three Houses is apparently amazing too. 

    Fire Emblem and Mario + Rabbids look so good. I'm not usually into strategy games as I find them hard and honestly, I don't have a lot of patience for those kind of games but I love the art styles in both of them so I'll definitely give it a shot. Mario + Rabbids was shy over £10 in Smyth's but it was a download code only and I would've preferred owning the physical copy of the game.

    3 hours ago, Ashley said:

    For what it's worth Just Dance 2021 is £30 in most places at the moment so it might be cheaper than 2020

    It's a good price, actually. I saw 2020 for £20 on the eShop, which was why I intitally thought of it...also Everybody (Backstreet's Back) is on it and my friend owns that version of the game. However, I was thinking of getting 2021 and then getting Just Dance Unlimited...I have until 31st December to decide as that's when the sale for it ends, lmao.

    3 hours ago, markderoos said:

    This screams Ring Fit Adventure of course!

    And of course congrats on getting a Switch, hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :)

    Other (mostly obvious) recommendations are:

    Smash Ultimate

    Mario Kart 8 DX

    BOTW

    Mario Odyssey 

     

    Some top of mind personal eshop favourites (especially when they’re on sale):

    Wargroove

    Gorogoa

    Horace

     

    I would've got Ring Fit Adventure as it looks amazing BUT it's £70 and right now, due to me buying the Switch and a few things for it, I'm on quite a budget so that will have to take a back seat, unfortunately. Smash is definitely one of my top to-get games as well as Zelda, Mario Kart and Oddysey. Oddysey looks stunning. I was watching some gameplay of it and it looks epic so I can't wait to play it. I'll also check the other three out as well that are on the eShop sale.

    2 hours ago, WackerJr said:

    Congratulations! I agree with those that mentioned the Wii U ports if you haven’t already played the Wii U versions.

    For the non-1st party games, with so many games in your list, Nintendo regularly hold eShop sales. So if you’re not in a rush to play specific titles then it may be worth waiting for them to get discounted through one of those sales.

    Do you have easy access to local co-op in your household? There are a few good games for that without the need to buy an additional controller.

    Saying that, I recommend a Pro Controller. They’re still a little pricey, but for me it’s been so much nicer to use when playing on the TV.

    Unfortunately, I'm the only gamer in my house so my multiplayer games are online. I was thinking about getting the Pro controller. There's a 3rd party one in Asda for sale at £12.50 but I wasn't sure if it would be good enough. It just seemed way too cheap considering everywhere else was asking for more.

    2 hours ago, Ashley said:

    Oh and speaking of, you may want to check out Fitness Boxing. The sequel is recently out and there's a demo on the eshop. 

    Yes! I definitely want those too! I forgot to add them to the list. I loved the one on the Wii so this is pretty awesome! Fitness Boxing 2 looks really good. 

    44 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said:

    As others have said, if you missed out on the Wii U then I definitely recommend Captain Toad, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. 

    In terms of Switch exclusives, Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario & Rabbids, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Pokemon Lets Go Eevee/Pikachu are all must have games. 

    Out of all those I have mentioned, IMO the top 3 to pick up would be Donkey Kong, Luigi's Mansion and Captain Toad.

    Ah, Pikmin 3 and New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe are ones too!

    Oh, guys, what do you think of Super Mario Maker 2, Tetris 99 and Super Mario Bros 35. Are they worth buying? 

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  12. Posted · Edited by Beast

    I am so excited to own a Switch! Well, I'm opening it on the 25th but I'm very excited to be giving this a go as I've heard nothing but great things about it.

    The console and accessories I have for it:

    nintendo hw switch console switch animal crossing: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

    PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch – Animal Crossing, Gamepad, Wired Video Game Controller, Gaming Controller: Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games

     

    Games I own:

    • Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    • Just Dance 2020
    • Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
    • Aladdin/The Lion King
    • Ring Fit Adventures
    • Horace
    • Tetris 99
    • Super Mario Bros. 35
    • Skyforge
    • Swordbreaker
    • Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition
    • Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

    Games I want/Games to play:

    • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    • Luigi's Mansion 3
    • Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
    • Super Mario Maker 2
    • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    • Super Mario Oddysey
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
    • Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    • The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Plus
    • Yoku's Island Express
    • South Park: The Stick of Truth
    • South Park: The Fractured but Whole
    • Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
    • Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    • Fitness Boxing 2
    • Pikmin 3
    • Just Dance 2017
    • Just Dance 2018
    • Just Dance 2019
    • Just Dance 2021
    • Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    • Gorogoa
    • Astral Chain
    • Hades
    • Final Fantasy VII
    • Final Fantasy VIII
    • Final Fantasy IX
    • Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
    • Resident Evil
    • Resident Evil 4
    • Resident Evil 5
    • Resident Evil 6
    • Resident Evil: Revelations
    • Resident Evil: Revelations 2
    • Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee
    • Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues

    There's a big sale on right now and even though I'm on a budget, I'll still try and play anything recommended.

     

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  13. Posted

    Why is everything cheaper on the eshop than physically? I've bought myself a Switch ready for Christmas Day and I've found out that most of the games I want are actually discounted.

    Just Dance 2020 is £20 and it's dearer everywhere else. Ghostbusters Remastered is only £7 as well and Final Fantasy X and X-2 remastered is £23! I'm definitely grabbing these. I have a feeling I'm going to need an SD card!

  14. Posted

    I really can’t quite believe what a mess the UK government have made of this. Add in the disastrous Brexit we seem to be heading for and it really doesn’t paint a rosy picture for the coming year. I hope we can get rid of the tories as soon as possible.

    The restrictions here are being relaxed further on the 28th. Not much of a change but we’ll now be able to mix in groups of 8 up from the current max of 5. I was out on Friday and everything seems to be basically back to normal anyway. Hoping we’ll be able to travel within Asia pretty early next year and with a bit of luck back to the UK before the middle of the year.

    Have you tried some different masks? We’ve got some reusable ones that are made out of some sort of foam and you can barely tell you have it on in terms of breathing restrictions. Worth checking them out if the usual ones cause you issues.

    The way to explain it is it doesn't happen straight away. I can go for about 30-45 minutes wearing it and then I start losing my breath. I take it off and go behind the protective shield at work and stay there for a bit and then go back out. I tend to keep my distance from people and regularly sanitise my hands anyway and when I have to go within 2m, I'll put it on but make it quick. If there's a shop full, I go behind the screen (it surrounds the till). If I notice anyone coughing excessively, I politely ask if it would be okay if they can come back another day due to vulnerable customers (it's happened twice and they've been totally fine).

     

    So far, I've been okay. But then, apart from the issues I've had with masks, I've ALWAYS done this since Covid started anyway. I've sanitised and kept my distance and stayed away from anybody who coughed ridiculously. If anybody was ill pre-Covid, I did the same thing because I would always catch what they had and I was never ill. Only difference this time is that I can do it at work as well and not look strange, lmao.

     

     

  15. Posted · Edited by Beast

    I knew this would happen.

    In November, where I was anyway, we all followed the rules to a T. Masks were worn when possible and when they weren't, a distance was kept. The only thing I saw nobody doing was the very thing that keeps infecting us: NOT SANITISING THEIR FUCKING HANDS! 

    It just pisses me off so much. Like, my breathing has been far worse since the whole mask ordeal to the point I'm exempt. I wear it in short periods of times but can need a break and I constantly get "where is your mask?" and yet people are out here not washing their hands. When they ask me in a snotty manner, I always ask where their hand sanitiser is and so far, every single person has said "I use the shop's one at the entrance"...not all shops have them!

    Honestly, I'm over this. It's depressing me to the point it's affected my mental health and I know it has done to others too. So I'm just going to focus on the good and focus on having a decent Christmas, playing my Switch, getting pissed and stuffing my face. I suggest everyone does the same otherwise you'll work yourselves up. 

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  16. Posted

    Pretty sure no one's mad
    This is a video game forum after all.
    And this thread derailed in a positive way
    That's good because I've bought Super Mario 3D All Stars and I was honestly living my best life. My inner child was buzzing!

    I also got a Mario carry case cheap as well. I think I'm going to get Just Dance 2020 or 2021 as well.
    It's great jumping into a console a few years later, there's tons of great games to play. Like [mention=2286]Vileplume2000[/mention] says don't miss Mario + Rabbids [mention=3591]Beast[/mention], and don't let the Rabbids scare you off. It's a brilliant game.
    Funnily enough, I did pick it up but they said it was a download code only and I very much prefer owning the physical version.

    Oh, by the way, I've got Tapatalk so here is the version I got.29f01ee275bcc9732b00eee213159827.jpg

    Sent from my G3311 using Tapatalk

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  17. Posted

    1 minute ago, drahkon said:

    You could try to set up a family online subscription with friends. Saves you some money :)

    Hades and Slay the Spire are both on sale and I will eat your Disney movie collection if you don't buy them :p

    Slay the Spire was recommended by another person here so that's on my list of games to play, haha. I'll check out Hades too.

    I'm sorry, I feel like I've hijacked this thread with Switch talk, haha. This is actually the first time in a long time where I'm truly excited for Christmas for the first time in a while so it was a big deal to me, lol.

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  18. Posted

    Just now, drahkon said:

    Tell me about it...
    On my Switch I usually just play indie games as Nintendo's offering in recent months has been quite disappointing (to me, people, to me...lower your pitchforks :p) but still...lots of games I played and want to play on that console.
    And now with the PS5 it's going to get even worse :(

    Oooooh I can see the dilemma. I'm more than happy to wait for a few years for the PS5 like I did with the PS4, even though it's stunning. I've been so surprised as to what's come out on the Switch that it's blown my mind! There's a boxing fitness game I played on the Wii over lockdown and there's it's own Switch version but with songs! Definitely after that. 

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  19. Posted

    2 minutes ago, drahkon said:

    Well...this is information I didn't know.
    Ok then, it might actually work :p

    By the way, there's a huge sale going on in the eShop. Not sure how much you're into digital versions of games and indie games, but there are quite a few great titles up for grabs.

    Deku Deals helps a lot with finding something :)

    Not hugely digital unless it's something that's too good to miss but I'll definitely check it out. I also need to get the online for it as well because I'd love to play some SNES games on it and fly to my friends' islands on Animal Crossing. 

  20. Posted

    Just now, drahkon said:

    Well...this is information I didn't know.

    Ok then, it might actually work :p

    Well, if my plan comes together it will and I'll be buzzing! Luigi's Mansion 3 looks insane though. Why are there so many good games?!?!

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  21. Posted

    1 hour ago, Vileplume2000 said:

    No, we all hate it. :p

    Oh, damn! Do you all still play?! It sounds dumb but this game looks a bit confusing to me, LMAO. 

     I literally told people I got the AC version of the console and they're all like "What the fuck?!" haha. Even my manager was like "that's brilliant!" but I just wanted a bloody Switch! 

  22. Posted

    3 minutes ago, drahkon said:

    All those for 70 bucks?
    You'll be lucky if you find one of those Nintendo games and Lion King/Aladdin for that.

    Also: Don't listen to @Cube and @Will, they don't know what they're talking about. Galaxy is better than Odyssey :p

    Animal Crossing is already crossed off as I got it with the limited edition console (which everyone I know who is a gamer went crazy for), Odyssey is something I badly want BUT 3D All Stars takes priority, which I saw for £35 in (I want to say) Sainsburys and Lion King/Aladdin is £20 in my shop to which I'll get a discount, probably. I can definitely make it work somehow, haha.

    Basically, I want any Mario title, Luigi's Mansion 3, Lego Harry Potter, Doom, Just Dance 2018-2021, Kingdom Hearts (which I did not know was on the Switch and has now made it on my list!!!!) and Ghostbusters (to complete my collection as I have most of them on all consoles)

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  23. Posted

    4 hours ago, Cube said:

    Yes, but a lot better than Galaxy.

    Bold words! I absolutely love Galaxy and still play it to this day! I'll definitely pick it up in yours and everyone's recommendation.

    I'm so happy because I have £70 to play with. I really want to get Mario 3D All Stars and hopefully I'll be able to find Oddysey cheap too! I'll have Animal Crossing, Mario 3D, Oddysey and (hopefully) Lion King/Aladdin! 

    Do you like Animal Crossing? 

  25. Posted

    I can't insert the image but I bought the Animal Crossing version of the Switch. I've not had much experience of Animal Crossing but I wasn't keen on the DS game. I've heard this is supposed to be different though. I didn't actually care because everywhere didn't have any of the red/blue or grey ones in stock. Also, it goes with my limited edition consoles so I can't complain.

    Is Super Mario Oddysey any good? 

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