Nintendo Switch
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- err0
I have a switch. I use it everyday. Mostly Zelda and Mario Kart.
Its great, I mostly use it as a handheld while I watch TV with my gf.I was going to get a "normal" console to play online with friends. But Its hard to justify because Im never home.
- Interesting.
It perpetuates the need to do something else while watching TV or a movie. Not saying it's a bad thing...Jaline - I'm glad you're using it every day.Jaline
- Chicago. I don't blame you. Nothing to do. ;)monospaced
- @monospaced. I moved to nyc.
I only really play when my gf wants to watch something im not too into.err - I'm just playin.monospaced
- I wish I had a switch. I also don't think I'd have time to play it. I live in NYC and we are almost always out and about.monospaced
- It took me a while to get comfortable playing on the F train in the morning. Its great. Except when a train load of school kids got on.err
- what happened with the school kids?Milan
- They swarmed me and started fighting to stand next to me to watch me play. I eventually realized what was happening and put it away.err
- it's perfect for my train commute. then just dock when i get home and keep going. so happy a console finally got it right!scarabin
- Interesting.
- prophetone1
Does it not seem crazy to anyone else that it's 'been out' for more than 6 months now and it's still vaporware for so many... these huge promo displays at all the local stores and big online retailers, games, accessories but the console is always out of stock. Shrugs.
- Yes. I've had my money ready for months but it's sold out everywhere in store and online. And no, not paying a dime over retail price.monospaced
- There are a dozen $500 ones on local craigslist, this is more stock than best buy, ebgames and london drugs etc combined right nowprophetone
- And all I get is a "they arrive 2-3 units at a time, sell out within hour, no holds, no notifications, good luck"prophetone
- "...but hey, please buy some games and a carrying case"prophetone
- $500 is 66% above retail though. Fuck that. :)monospaced
- prob for nintendo is by time they get around to ensuring you can waltz into a store n simply buy one, people like me'll be looking at used units or not at allprophetone
- samemonospaced
- Nintendo just can't quite seem to nail it anymore can theyset
- Regional taste is a funny thing. I got mine no problem, and Webhallen - the primary electronics place has plenty in stock and are running a money-off promo.face_melter
- readily available on Amazon UK.fadein11
- we have two
vaporware or sold out?imbecile - Of course they're on amazon, sold by people at 33-100% above retail. That's not the issue. I can get one today that way but it ain't happening.monospaced
- eh? not ebay Amazon mono - sold at RRP.fadein11
- vaporware to me I suppose because since launch everywhere has been sold out, esp first 3-4 mos, i've never seen one in the wild hahaprophetone
- this is my simple point, this seems crazy to me, this is experienced nintendo, just make units and make sure vendors have them on shelvesprophetone
- i'm no business major but this seems like a good plan imoprophetone
- they never over-produce. that is good for their bottom line. the problem i have is the "buy console, wait for games" cycleimbecile
- They aren't available on Amazon or eBay even close to retail. Not as of the date you posted this content.monospaced
- Amazon UK they are - I'm so tempted to buy one.fadein11
- i overpaid because i figured it would get even more scarce during the holidays and i wanted one now... but who knows, maybe production will ramp up?scarabin
- Jaline0
It helps to call a bunch of local stores in the area and see if they have any stock. Don't go to big box stores, unless you want to call them every single morning about stock. I found a bunch of systems at smaller stores.
On Amazon there are a few different prices. The $399 one (regular price, Amazon stock) disappears within minutes. The $500+ one (not from Amazon's warehouse but delivery is fulfilled by them) is always there for those who want the system right now and are willing to pay extra.
- This is not crazy higher than the regular price for you folks: https://www.amazon.c…Jaline
- err2
If you are in NYC. Go to the Nintendo store in the AM. They were getting shipments of switches daily. Thats where I got mine.
- sarahfailin1
some nerdy girl i know posted that the new zelda game is the greatest game she has ever played.
high praise
- err0
I did this. Its almost a necessity. You can't get some shit in Zelda without a stupid amiibo.
- cool hack, thanks!scarabin
- https://nfc-bank.com…scarabin
- https://www.amazon.c…scarabin
- Here are all the amiibos including an illustrator file I made so you can just print them out. https://www.dropbox.…err
- Milan0
The first proper handheld FIFA game ever out at the end of Sept
- ernexbcn0
Nintendo’s Switch Hit: Game Console Is in Short Supply Ahead of Holidays
- not overproducing the units is a good call... not ever finding a balanced production level to ensure people can actually even buy one... supamariocideprophetone
- scarabin2
looking forward to this game!
- SteveJobs0
just an fyi, a lot of people are buying this for zelda, beating it and selling the whole set on ebay. i got mine for about $330
- Used Nintendo for 10% ABOVE retail. Congrats. :)monospaced
- perhaps 330 with zeldaernexbcn
- yeah mine came with zelda and was pretty much brand new and i didn't pay taxes so it was actually a bit cheaper and worth it to me since i didn't have to wait.SteveJobs
- That works!monospaced
- that's def the fork in the road right now, pay new retail $350 for a used unit, or $5-600 for a new unit from an enterprising orc personprophetone
- i paid 370; still cheaper than ps4 and xbone at launch, which were 399scarabin
- in the end it's worth what you're willing to pay for itscarabin
- true, wouldn't bat an eyelash at $400 for a Neo Geo AES nowadaysprophetone
- I paid around 274 USD for it (Japan retail price + tax free being a tourist)ernexbcn
- Nintendo price is only $299 at launch. $370 isn't an introductory launch price. It's price gouging.monospaced
- Ah...neo geosince1979
- sure, but my point is it's about how bad you want it and how much a dollar is worth to you. i'm like $600 in so far and don't regret a centscarabin
- mantrakid1
This comes out..... TODAY (Aug 29). Dying to play it.
- it's fun! rabbid peach is hilariousMilan
- this game is more fun than it has a right to bedigitdaily
- err0
- http://cdn-static.de…prophetone
- Yes, Mr. The Plague!err
- +imbecile
- that's dopescarabin
- i'd keep the original buttons thoughscarabin
- ernexbcn0
NBA 2k18 offscreen footage
- Milan4
Some interesting indie games coming:
- scarabin0
here's a breath of the wild interactive google map https://www.zeldadungeon.net/bre…
- ernexbcn2
Best Buy has Neons and gray
- oh shit ... available for pickup in Chelsea ... but I have meetings!monospaced
- have it delivered?ernexbcn
- ben_1
I went into a local shop right before closing to grab one and the clerk was acting as if they didn't have any in stock (I'd called before dinner to check) because he was a lazy neckbeard who didn't want to stay an extra 5 minutes, and laughed at me because they're "sold out everywhere buddy". I shrugged and went to walmart 2 blocks away and they had a bunch of them in stock. Shop Local guys.
- ernexbcn1
US QBNeers, Target has Switches for online orders