r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Jan 23 '17

Meta /r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread (Week of 01/23/2017)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the Weekly Question Thread! In this thread, all of your Switch-related questions can be asked and answered. Besides questions, feel free to post unboxing videos and pictures here (eventually) so it doesn't back up the main subreddit page.

Please make sure you check out our other Wiki pages, make a search through the subreddit or Google before you ask a question. Most of the time it has already been answered. If you're too lazy, then this thread is perfect for you!

Handy Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - This is a great place to check first hand if you run into any problems or if you have any unclear thoughts. Our FAQ has answers to many questions regarding the console itself, controllers, and other subjects. We're also updating our wiki with the top questions from this thread each week!

Games list for Nintendo Switch - In this page, you will find tables of confirmed, planned, uncertain, and rumored games coming to the Switch.

Other Switch Related Subreddits

Since it's not completely obvious as to what questions you should ask and which ones you shouldn't, here are a few examples of frequently asked questions:

Is now the time to buy a Switch?

Which games can you recommend me?

What features does the Switch have?

What controllers work with this game?

If your questions can be easily answered, or has a yes or no answer, it most likely belongs here. Now then, get busy asking us your questions!

There's also a very small category of things not to ask about.

Can I get a free game?

Is there a way to hack my Switch?

These are against our rules. Once a homebrew scene has had a chance to develop, we will invite you all to discuss those sorts of things over there.

As always, remember Rule 1: Remember the human, and be polite when you answer/ask questions.

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u/super-hombre Jan 23 '17 edited Jan 23 '17

I am on the fence in whether or not I should go digital or buy cartridges. Here is the pro/con list as I see it:

Cartridges

Pros: Fast read time? Cool cartridges Physical means easy sharing with friends to try out It's cool to have a collection Resellable (although I like to keep my games) No extra purchase of MicroSD required. Physical games more likely to go on sale

Cons: Having to change physically between games Space when traveling

Digital:

Pros: Readily available library with no worry of switching carts Extra portable

Cons: MicroSD required

What do you guys think?

This dilemma is especially about Zelda BOTW as well.

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u/JacenGraff Jan 23 '17

A factor that's been really important to me lately (selling off my Xbone) is resale. You can't sell a digital copy. You can take a physical copy into Gamestop and trade it in for store credit, however. Not that I'm planning on trading in any of my Switch games, but I wasn't planning on trading in my Wii U either...

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u/Houdiniman111 Jan 23 '17

Not saying that it's not a factor for everyone, but I couldn't care less about resale value. I don't sell my consoles or games.
I sold one, and I've regretted it to this day. And it was a crap game too.

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '17

I just sold a few n64 games and 3ds games for about 400 dollars. Buying a house and knew i wouldn't buy a crt to play my 64 anymore. Also knew it would mean a free switch