Nintendo Switch Vs. 3DS/New 3DS
Posted by: Raven Freak
Date: 2019-02-17 18:24:02
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No Virtual Console, paid online which is still terrible, still has Nintendo console problems like no inbuilt Ethernet and encouragement of gimmick waggle controls… just all these little things about it that make me think the Wii U is honestly better (but that's not what we're comparing it to).
As a handheld it's bulky as f**k. I'd rather have a cost reduced version of the Switch that just omits the handheld mode because I wouldn't have a use for it. DS sold me on the concept of 2 screens being actually pretty good and they've taken that away.
Oh, and the games. There's nothing about Smash Ultimate that couldn't have been done on the Wii U if they wanted to do that; and Pokemon Let's Go is just a big oof. Lack of backwards compatibility with anything hurts a lot. Super Mario Odyssey is the only thing that I want that doesn't make me say "why should I need a whole new console for this?". Ports are overrated, they're just cut down versions of things I can play on other systems, and the Switch doesn't really offer any advantage other than the alleged handheld mode.
Mostly the cost. You cannot look at the Nvidia Shield that uses the same chipset and then look me in the eyes and truthfully tell me you believe the Switch is not overpriced as f**k.
But what I dislike most of all is the fanbase, if I'm gonna be truthfully completely honest.
You can't even say the words "Wii U" or "3DS" on Twitter/Facebook these days without some loudmouth chiming in about "BOOOOO DEAD CONSOLES!!! GET A SWIIIITCH" and going on a big rant, and it's just heavily obnoxious. I thought these people were supposed to be fans of Nintendo? They talk more s**t about those consoles than any Sony/Microsoft console evangelist ever has. Undeserved amounts of s**t. There are a few problems with the Wii U and 3DS, but every console has problems; overall the only reason why they're dead is because Nintendo decided to completely and mostly respectively stop supporting them, which is disappointing.
Most of all, I don't want any fucking twerp who doesn't have to pay bills/mortgage/rent to talk s**t to me about how I must be just poor if I can't justify the cost of the Switch. Don't mean to be a grumpy old person but if you don't even comprehend what adult responsibilities are, you should probably shut the f**k up when someone is talking about things that cost money.
Wait for RetroArch, the
No Virtual Console
paid online which is still terribleThey looked at Xbox Live, went "We can do better!" then made a shitty version, yeah.
still has Nintendo console problems like no inbuilt Ethernet and encouragement of gimmick waggle controls…The inbuilt Ethernet could be added via homebrew, probably something USB-OTG-like. As for the waggle-encouragement… at least it's not Wii Motion Plus!
just all these little things about it that make me think the Wii U is honestly better (but that's not what we're comparing it to). As a handheld it's bulky as f**k.the Wii U was decent but their handheld part was bulkier, imo.
I'd rather have a cost reduced version of the Switch that just omits the handheld mode because I wouldn't have a use for it. DS sold me on the concept of 2 screens being actually pretty good and they've taken that away.I'd kinda like this too, tbh…Oh, and the games. There's nothing about Smash Ultimate that couldn't have been done on the Wii U if they wanted to do that; and Pokemon Let's Go is just a big oof.If people still optimized their games well and used Assembly, SSBU could run on the 3DS (if the DSi or NDS had more RAM it'd be possible there, too) but no one does anymore because "lol gotta shit something out".
Lack of backwards compatibility with anything hurts a lot.I mean… people still probably have Wiis, since EVERYONE FUCKING HAD ONE. That might be why.Super Mario Odyssey is the only thing that I want that doesn't make me say "why should I need a whole new console for this?".I mean… Prime 4 also might be good…?
Ports are overrated, they're just cut down versions of things I can play on other systems, and the Switch doesn't really offer any advantage other than the alleged handheld mode.that's fair
Mostly the cost. You cannot look at the Nvidia Shield that uses the same chipset and then look me in the eyes and truthfully tell me you believe the Switch is not overpriced as f**k.See also: "Apple syndrome".
But what I dislike most of all is the fanbase, if I'm gonna be truthfully completely honest.You can't even say the words "Wii U" or "3DS" on Twitter/Facebook these days without some loudmouth chiming in about "BOOOOO DEAD CONSOLES!!! GET A SWIIIITCH" and going on a big rant, and it's just heavily obnoxious. I thought these people were supposed to be fans of Nintendo? They talk more s**t about those consoles than any Sony/Microsoft console evangelist ever has. Undeserved amounts of s**t. There are a few problems with the Wii U and 3DS, but every console has problems; overall the only reason why they're dead is because Nintendo decided to completely and mostly respectively stop supporting them, which is disappointing.THIS. EXACTLY. I have this issue all the time on gbatemp and the usual response they get is "Unless you're gonna buy it for me, shut up." Never works, but I try at least!
Most of all, I don't want any fucking twerp who doesn't have to pay bills/mortgage/rent to talk s**t to me about how I must be just poor if I can't justify the cost of the Switch. Don't mean to be a grumpy old person but if you don't even comprehend what adult responsibilities are, you should probably shut the f**k up when someone is talking about things that cost money.yup. "lol just buy a switch" I have $50 free a month and most of that goes towards saving up for getting my GPU some working fans. BUY ME ONE OR FUCK YOURSELF!
I feel
I couldn't ever play it because it required a New 3DS. Never ended up getting one of those. :(