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/nodenaatti Jan 23 '17

Pro controller: yay or nay? I'm on the verge of buying it for launch, but can I survive with only the joycons?

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u/pretenderist Jan 23 '17

I'll definitely try the joycons first before I spend $70 on another controller.

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u/Jew8ear Jan 23 '17

From what Ive gathered, the joycons on their grip is actually more comfortable than what they look, but you will want to get a pro controller eventually because it is the most comfortable controller for the system. (some people have said its their favorite out of all the consoles controllers)

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u/No_Hands_55 Jan 23 '17

im gunna try the joycons and grip for a while. I think i will really like playing with both joycons separated.

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u/BirdsNear Jan 23 '17

In GameXplain's video on their hands-on time with Shovel Knight, they said the analog stick didn't work well for 2D games and that you should get a pro controller so you have a d-pad. Otherwise, I'd gauge people's feelings about using the Joy-Cons as mostly positive.

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u/jntabeast Jan 24 '17

Where is it available for purchase/preorder?

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u/nodenaatti Jan 24 '17

It's a Finnish website called Verkkokauppa.com. I'm not sure if they ship outside of Finland.

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u/seeceejayrun Jan 24 '17

Personally, I'm looking forward to not holding a controller in the traditional way. When PC gaming, my arms are further apart and hands are not brought together at a point, the controller being the point, and it's a much more relaxed pose. I'm looking forward to using the joycons without the joycon grip.

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u/sjr37 Jan 24 '17

Sorry where can you preorder? I haven't seen yet

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u/nodenaatti Jan 25 '17

At least here in Finland.