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Since nintendo didn’t release any specific controller for these two platforms, do you have any favorite controller you use when you play or you just stick with the normal controllers?

Hey,

I'm going to be away for Christmas for a few weeks and want to take Switch with me. Wanted to ask some fellow RPG fans about a game I can sink my teeth into for some time.

I'm mostly playing World of Warcraft nowadays. I really like the character progression, slowly working towards set goals, seeing how my level, gear and the quality of equipment raises and finally feeling the satisfaction when I achieve what I aimed for. It also helps that gameplay is pretty complex and my knowledge about the game, encounters and my specialization gets better with time.

Is there any game on Switch you can think of that gives you a similar feeling? I assume I'm looking at the RPG genre mostly, maybe roguelikes like Hades, Dead Cells or Brotato. I've played most of the popular stuff on PC tho and was hoping Switch can introduce me to something I missed or haven't had access to.

Appreciate all the suggestions ;)

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• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, including playing on both consoles at the same time.
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• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
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• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

###Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, and Best of 2022 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.

###Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables
• Benson Approved USB Type-A Cables

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• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
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• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

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My dad is 70 and has the switch lite. He has one of those packs w the dozens of “retro/vintage games but he never really plays it. The only thing he plays on it is Tetris every single night. Is there anything similar he might like? I don’t think he’d hate a golf game but it would have to be very simple. (My dad’s not dumb I just think he and I “game” the same way, which is we don’t want something super difficult or involved since it’s our time to relax.)

My kid just got a Nintendo Switch for their birthday, and I'm excited to relive some nostalgia and play Zelda!

Backstory:

• As a kid, I wasn't super into Legend of Zelda (I was more of a DonkeyKong Country fan). •BUT, in my 20s, I got really into Wind Waker on the GameCube and loved it.

Cut to today: I was thinking Breath of the Wild (and then Tears of the Kingdom) might be my vibe based on the open-world, adventurous feel. Do I have that right? But my partner, being very sweet, got me Echoes of Wisdom because it’s “the Zelda game I wanted"—except... I’m not sure it’s actually what I want?

What do you think? Should I dive into Breath of the Wild first? Is Echoes of Wisdom worth playing for someone who loved Wind Waker?

Help!

Now, after Switch is coming to an end, what are your Hours on Your Switch Games? How many hours did you play on your Switch?

Thats my list...

• Zelda: Breath of the Wild : 550h (2×100%)
• Animal Crossing New Horizons: 320h
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 185h
• Super Mario Odyssdey: 245h
• Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom: 165h
• Super Smash Bros Ultimate: 100h
• Hollow Knight: 90h
• New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe: 90h
• Super Mario Bros Wonder: 50h (3×100%)
• Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze: 30h
• Super Mario 3D World: 30h
• Super Mario 3D All Stars: 30h
• Super Mario Maker 2: 25h
• Super Mario Party Jamboree: 20h
• Super Mario Party: 20h
• Splatoon: 15h
• Luigis Mansion 3: 10h (Currently playing)

And some other games I didn't play that much...

###IN TOTAL ~2000H

For about three months I had gaming fatigue where I just wasn't having much fun playing anymore. When I did have the need to pick up and play my go-to game was always Tetris Effect.

Has anyone else experiencied gaming fatigue, and what is your go-to game on Switch, when you're bored of everything else?

I have ordered recently a pair of Mobapad M6 HD joycons which are supposed to feature great HD rumble. Although it seems to work fine at first glance, I noticed that it is actually pretty unreliable and mediocre compared to official joycons or the Switch Controller Pro. Everybody seems overjoyed by the HD rumble feature of the M6 HD so I'd like to have other feedback.

It is noticeable on short pulses of rumble (such as haptic feedback in menus of some games). Sometimes I get something that is almost unnoticeable, sometimes I get a strong rumble that lasts way too long, sometimes I get something of the right length but not the same fine level of detail as the official gamepads.

So I wanted to ask other owners of M6 HDs whether they experience the same or not, or whether they noticed it too and what they think about it.

If you want to try:

1. Find a game where there is an easy to produce rumble pulse. Something subtle like haptic feedback in a menu. For example: switching between levels on the map in Wario Ware Get It Together, crashing on a wall while running in TR Remastered, or simply turning off then on again rumble in the Nintendo Switch settings (avoid that one because it is already long enough not to notice the issue easily).
2. Generate the short rumble pulse several times and notice whether it produces the same rumble all the time. In my case, 1 out of 5-10 will be way too long.
3. Try again with official joycon or pro controller and notice the difference. In my case, official joycons/contoller produce a far superior quality rumble.

Although nothing is truly confirmed before Nintendo announces it's really tough to discredit the Switch 2 leaks when all of the sources have been consistent since the original September leak. Now we have accessory partners taking turns leaking the actual build and apparent confirmation from anonymous sources with proof about the build and specs. I've been a Nintendo fan for almost 12 years and I can't remember leaks ever being this bad. Has a Nintendo console ever been leaked this badly since the 2000s?

1. Complete revamp/rebuild of the E-Shop
2. New UI
3. Bigger screen
4. 4K TV output and maybe screen output
5. Better battery life
6. Netflix app
7. Web browser

What do you want to see on the new console?

To future proof myself against stick drift, I purchased some joy cons from a seller on Etsy with a thousand+ good reviews who advertised hall effect sticks in the joy cons he sold.

Unfortunately the first pair he sent me had drift immediately out of the box. The left stick wouldn't center. I sent them back, had another pair sent to me, and same issue. This time after about 4 days, the left stick would again sometimes not center despite supposedly having a hall effect sticks installed.

Any guidance? Any good reputable Etsy sellers who I should buy from instead? Should I order my own hall effect sticks and replace them? Or should I stick with the stock joy cons? I have two pairs of stock joy cons that have not had any drift (yet?), while the two pairs of joycons with hall effect sticks did have drift. Makes it seem like it might not be worth it?

Any guidance is appreciated.

Is it just me or everywhere in Reddit or everywhere on the internet everyone has so many games or has played so many games. I play on Nintendo switch and honestly these games are so pricey!!! So just to ask, how do you guys afford all these games? Here are some games I’ve played…

Animal crossing, Cozy Grove, Palia, Sky children ofthe light, Stardew Valley

#/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

##Before asking your question...

• Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, or suggesting a new page, please message the moderators.)
• Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
• Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

##Helpful Links

###Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, including playing on both consoles at the same time.
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

###Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

###Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, and Best of 2022 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.

###Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables
• Benson Approved USB Type-A Cables

###Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

##Reminders

• We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
• Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
• Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
• Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.

Been using a pro pad for sf2ultra and the left stick is already not responding after a few days.

I did like the og snes pads but wondering if there's better options now

For context, here are some posts about how that went:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/zuadyg/2022_holiday_relaxation_moderation_in_moderation/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1013vay/state_of_the_subreddit_into_2023/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/101jage/rule_3_should_be_removed/

Here is a recent post discussing Rule 3 in a lot of detail:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1hc8173/meta_lets_talk_about_rule_3_faqs_game_recs_the/

This poll is open for 7 days, and the holiday period would last about 7-10 days.

Please feel free to leave feedback on this post or on the other recent post.

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What are some good pro controller alternatives, cause I wanted to get one and just want to see your recommendations, thx

Idk if anyone else has ever ran into Train Station Simulator but I found it on sale a while ago already and now recently stumbled upon it again. I played it for a while but then got reminded why I stopped playing it back then.

It is an utterly broken game which is very sad because I love the concept. The most frustrating part of it's brokenness is the constant crashes that just occur at some point in a safe file from which on it's literally unplayable.

Now I'm trying Reddit as my last resort. So if anyone either has some sort of "fix" for this game constantly crashing or an actual alternative that comes close to it's gameplay I'd highly appreciate sharing it with me.

I have heard rumors that the switch 2 will be as powerful as a PS4 pro. That means the switch 2 will be 7 years behind playstation in terms of power. I think that 7 year gap is much less significant than the gap was for the switch 1. There are diminishing returns to graphics, and AAA games are still coming out on the PS4 and look pretty good still. The switch 2 has potential to have just straight up good graphics.

The switch 1 had a similar effect I think. Because of diminishing returns, it was finally possible to have "home console" graphics on a portable system, because the gap is shrinking. The power level difference isn't necessarily shrinking, but the jump in graphics isn't as noticeable. Especially since Nintendo seem to be optimizing their games a lot more than the competition.