NINTENDO SWITCH - A PC Gamer's Perspective

The Nintendo Switch is a totally different gaming experience.. But is that a good thing?
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[@shahirbear]

Best review I've seen of this system so far. Thanks!

[@LinusTechTips]

Thanks. I think your ugliness is overrated :)

[@Sentrymode]

LMAO

[@zhv3062]

Why'd this get pinned? maybe he's only seen one review so far, yours. Not saying its bad. but...this guy? look at avatar, biased as fuck from the get go.

[@raphb2725]

lmao

[@pakigangsta5]

LinusTechTips Luke great review but please shave that patchy beard. If you can't grow a glorious beard don't grow a patchy one.

[@ProtoMario]

Man this guys Manicure and nail polish is dope.

[@zachdan0696]

yo its proto

[@Cochu]

yo its proto

[@nicholassavage6670]

But Proto!

[@DaftknightLP]

@Nicolas M i believe he was talking about luke, most girls have long nails,

[@smexyman6582]

ProtoMario ituifhtrdyhtdjtrdtytherrhmtstrjdytjdtrhjhtdrgjsntgtjsjtytj rhsrhysyj u r real fycgnfcntfxngffxtrhfjfbddjgjhfdfycgntfhmgxngdnctjrdhjjydy

[@SpeedCubed89]

After playing Zelda non-stop since release, I have to say that the Joy-Cons feel very natural and intuitive after I got used to them. In fact I would go so far to say as having them separated, one in each hand, is probably the most relaxed gaming experience I've ever had. There are some serious benefits to losing the requirement of having your hands together, once you get used to the extra small interface.

[@fightnight14]

Bill Costello People hate change. They complain a lot because its out of their comfort zone. :)

[@SpeedCubed89]

Don't get me wrong, I do get the criticism, I just hope people don't write it off as terrible before giving it a good try.

[@AustinMichael]

There is a difference between meaningful change and gimmicks which is what Nintendo has been doing since the Wii. You can commend them all you like but the Wii U failed and this one will end up the same way.

[@remcodelouw1968]

Austin Michael hey we have a fortune teller!! And calling the wii gimmick is just ignorant and stupid lol

[@GregaMeglic]

The Wiis "gimmic" made it outsell both the PS3 and XB360 together. The WiiU runs all first party Nintendo titles at 60FPS something Microsoft and Sonny shrugg off saying its "less cinematic". The WiiU failed because Nintendo was shit at marketing it. The switch on the other hand has generated a lot of hype because you can just take it with you and play on the go. Its far from perfect, and i wish they put in a better batery, so im not gonna buy it unless they make a version with more battery life in it, but its a lot less of a gimmic than you might think. Just the idea that you can pick it up and take it with you to play while you ride the train is pretty awesome.

[@boomymanlyman9876]

A PC and a Switch is all a gamer needs.

[@lukeyyyyyy]

BoomyManlyMan _ this man knows

[@flooshm]

@@lukeyyyyyy yes

[@lukeyyyyyy]

Natsu Dragneel very debatable, gow is a one time experience that lasts for about 25~ hours (it’s still good), red dead 2 drops off in gameplay fairly quickly and you do everything you can fairly quickly as well, spider-man is ok but it’s the same with an open world which isn’t necessary but i would have agreed if you brought up bloodborne and persona 5 which are arguably the only reasons to get a ps4 unless you haven’t played the last of us

[@NaschAzure]

Finally, a person with an oh yeah yeah pfp that is sane

[@NaschAzure]

@Natsu Dragneel all of them except spooderman are cinematic garbage.

[@kodaloid]

2020 here, yes the Switch was totally worth it.

[@HillelFriedler]

2021 here got a switch last week woth it👌

[@shenkichin6295]

@@HillelFriedler we got ours at the same time haha. Definitely worth it

[@Gwynsladle]

incoming me too.. finally going to get one since Rise is coming.. i know i should've get the Rise edition. but it'll be damn expensive and hard to get since the rona n all that jazz

[@n3tfury]

@@HillelFriedler any third party game recommendations? don't have a switch yet (N64 was my last console from them) but looks like some third party games are pretty good.

[@ItzSlushie]

Just bought a switch yesterday. The console is very nice and the games are very well directed, my main issue with it is textures. Playing Pokémon sword looks pretty nasty in some scenes. But when you’re battling something, it looks so much better

[@LimitedWard]

I think Nintendo really missed an opportunity by not putting an external GPU inside the dock of the Switch.

[@masift1494]

That might've been a good idea as an upgrade option, although I doubt many people would've been willing to pay and extra $100-$200 for this feature...especially considering the Switch's internal Gpu is powerful enough to handle and upscale their games anyway.

[@XDIcarus]

LimitedWard Nintendo patent about external computing unit was found some months ago, while end last year a neogaf user leaked plans about a GTX 1060-like eGPU designed exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Don't know what will happen, but I'm sure nintendo has considered/is considering such device.

[@LimitedWard]

Perhaps then they will follow in the direction of the other console manufacturers and offer an optional upgrade a la PS4 Pro or Microsoft's Scorpio.

[@theEternaleye-t5y]

Imagine a titen x powered console

[@inho5737]

maybe in the 2021 when kenye is president

[@OOZiTen]

Great camera... Check Great sound quality... Check Professional looking film set... Check Greasy smears and smudges on screen... Check

[@andredaoust6034]

Its realistic. It shows that like almost every device ever, it collects grime. It's like Mc Donald burgers in adds, it sure isn't realistic.

[@solem810]

OOZiTen headphone jack ... check

[@Crux161]

Andre Daoust clean your phone's screen lol

[@helloguytie8375]

Andre Daoust Although that may be true, when your presenting something to an audience said item should always be in good condition if you want people to take you seriously.

[@23Kite]

Alfie Morrisroe they didn’t have the COURAGE

[@theluckyhobo2548]

Could you do a refresh of this in 2019

[@christiancarter255]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Roxxie0Ruin]

Like the switch lite Or new switch model with 4.5 hour battery

[@raymondgordon8600]

I agree... Refresh Required.. you need to update this for Switch V2 and Switch lite.

[@Some-guy-on-the-internet]

Nintendo did a refresh, but it's a $300 Switch instead of a free KZbin video.

[@laupoke]

why tho ?

[@hzkryptoriginal]

Just so you know, the switch plays at 1080p on the tv...

[@LombassTV]

not all games output 1080, e.g. zelda is 900p

[@bennycheca9426]

Nikita Lomaev it’ll do 1080 if you overclock it

[@bennycheca9426]

Home brew/jail breaking it

[@doodlebob3374]

@@bennycheca9426 It will do 1080p if you set it to 1080p in the settings

[@bennycheca9426]

Doodle Bob oh yeah that’s right (man I feel dumb I own the switch and didn’t know that )

[@Antonio-he4oh]

i wanna see linus taste a game cart

[@BboyKeny]

Antonio Debono GamerGod88 said it tastes good.

[@Antonio-he4oh]

Kenrick Halff who tf is that

[@KingRaven42]

Before or after he drops it?

[@croissant2137]

jesus says they taste good

[@Jayceh2]

Jacksfilms

[@stludachris]

Can we get more of that Asian guy at 3:15? He needs more screen time.

[@OnDaBeatBoy]

Lol look up his joke song Lil D All the asians wanna be me

[@hambone0000]

I don't know why they keep calling it the Switch. This is my new Smash Bros machine

[@stupid_tree7158]

I just bought it a few days ago just for smash. Although I did get breath of the wild as well and love it.

[@crimsonwizahd2358]

Mines for Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. So I guess mines a Hunter's Tool.

[@cqllel5186]

Lemme smash

[@-lord1754]

So many great games your loss homie

[@AlmostLikeHuman]

Bayonetta-Machine, baby :D On-the-go Dark Souls and (other) Nintendo exclusives are a nice bonus though

[@QualityQontent]

I grew up on nintendo. I am a pc gamer. Switch is the only "console" ill ever own.

[@jimmyneutron5256]

QualityQontent same

[@Kyle-nl7bt]

Why put it in quotes? It's a console.

[@QualityQontent]

@@Kyle-nl7bt because it's also kinda a handheld. I mean I consider it a handheld. I play it like 60% in my bed.

[@cqllel5186]

A PC and a Switch is all I got. I'll never buy a Playstation or an xbox. XBox games game are on PC anyways and why would anyone buy a Playstation? I'm happy with nintendo. I never thought I'd see Warframe on it, tbh. And now, I can smash anyone, anywhere, anytime!!

[@QualityQontent]

@TheBoltMaster I too laptop game and yeah same aha

[@VGLounge]

8:00 the docked mode outputs 1080p not 720p

[@gureguru4694]

with that kind jaggies, im not surprised luke thinks the res is 720p docked lmao.

[@GetOnMyHypeJP]

Lol just stating the same thing over, n over? You probably don't own a 4k tv, nor a switch. lol "Why are you so angry?"

[@y2j1490yahoo]

no its 900p at 25 fps average in 2017 its a fucking joke.

[@tipzay4320]

Green Knight Why are you so angry about a console lol, stop repeating yourself and/or just don't buy it

[@JOELwindows7]

AngryEchidna The 4K dock-pak would be available as Nintendo stated somewhere.

[@iRunTech]

I thought on the dock it outputs a 1080p signal. But the tablet is only 720p. Is this not the case?

[@iRunTech]

Great review btw Luke!

[@aaravshah9543]

iRun Tech it outputs 1080p

[@67angrygamer]

yea, it outputs 1080p and in handheld mode it's 720p

[@Ollv33]

iRun Tech apparently it depends on the game. People are saying Zelda is running at 900p

[@trinitysingularityzombiech7836]

iRun Tech its comment bait.

[@mrwonderful2081]

The switch is the only console I would buy as a pc gamer.

[@BassBoostingBrony]

Derogatory Name same!

[@solid_soap9132]

yep

[@UpperOne_]

Same! Bought mine for Black Friday and I love it.

[@ImInSpainWithoutTheS]

yes

[@willielast]

Because you are a sane & intelligent human being

[@anthonyalvarez5737]

I might be in the minority, but I actually don’t mind the grip, not planning on getting a pro controller tbh.

[@Stratilex]

Anthony Alvarez Same! The JoyCon grip feels fine to me

[@Stratilex]

@Joost Schenk Exactly!

[@i8u2manytimes]

I don't hate the joy Cons as much as I think I should, but obviously I do prefer the pro controller and have already bought my own...even though I have yet to get my own switch...

[@i8u2manytimes]

...before I sound like an idiot, my pro controller is my main controller for PC gaming because of the amazing ergonomics and the extra long battery life (also because I didn't realize the way steam supports Nintendo controllers if you have the settings active is by having the buttons swapped so if you press x on the switch controller it will press x on the Xbox controller instead making some games unplayable so I leave it as Xbox settings

[@i8u2manytimes]

...not unplayable but very weird, when a game like monster hunter says b and y, or for ps4 circle and triangle, if the settings are on, you would be pressing triangle and x if it was a ps4 controller

[@friesengarett1376]

he said 720p on a 4k tv while in reference to BOTW, it runs on 900p on the dock, maybe luke should have done some actual research

[@Jbob9954]

cinematic 15 fps

[@Kold2012]

thats not any better lol. id say in fact worse because 900p does not scale to 4k evenly

[@trainlgb]

Garett Ashlie but its selectable for 720 and currently suffers dropouts at 900p when running Zelda!!!

[@vitorsimoes2484]

900p or 1080p whit some games at 30or60 fps

[@matteodevellis6266]

Yes of course because 720p is SOOOO much different from 900p

[@SoFRESHandSoMJ]

To all the Nintendo fans keep this in mind: Without *CRITICISM* how else are you going to get better? (ps I'm not trying to bash any of you Nintendo fans, I just blame Nintendo. pps I *LOVE* the aspect and uniqueness of the Switch)

[@evamiezs6801]

SoFRESHandSoMJ their is a difference between bash and giving criticism.

[@jackfraser1807]

I think you'll find criticism on its own is often just as constructive as somebody who writes out an in-depth essay on how they would improve it themselves. Any sort of designer or developer will use any criticism as valuable feedback. I'm yet to see that much "bashing"- in fact, I've seen fairly legit feedback both for and against. What I do see is everyone neatly dividing themselves up into fans and critics and neither being willing to accept the other.

[@SoFRESHandSoMJ]

Evamiez Shinies I never said I was "bashing" Nintendo

[@FierceLegoLink]

He said "Without CRITICISM how else are you going to get better" not "Without the pc master race taking a shit on the hardware, how else are you going to get better" Very blanket statement but many Nintendrones do not accept criticism for the things they love.

[@auesr]

but its not like it has bad hardware compared to pc, it has bad hardware... period. doesnt matter if you value hardware or not, if its shit its shit. you dont care? doesnt make it less shitty.

[@josecardenas2852]

You guys should revisit this and give an updated 2 years later review.

[@kirara4953]

How about in 2020?

[@ftchannel21]

@@kirara4953 How about 2022

[@MrToastyYT]

@@ftchannel21 23?

[@Mr.Stalin116]

Coming from a high end pc with 1080ti while playing at 1440p 144hz, I do not regret a single second that I got the switch. It is a truly amazing experience. Zelda breath of the wild itself worth getting a switch.

[@harryboyd6051]

Damn I am surprised to hear this, how do you find the 720p portable screen?

[@savox422]

Harry Boyd The screen looks great and is not a problem in the slightest. Got one for myself at Christmas and I love it.

[@bluesdealer]

Same. I'm a graphics snob when it comes to my high-end games, but BotW made me remember that there is so much more to a great game than cutting edge visual performance.

[@savox422]

@@harryboyd6051 Sorry i just saw this hahahahha the screen is great and not an issue at all. it looks great on every game i have played.

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

I play BOTW on PC full speed and looks much better....

[@hollow6178]

where are my fellow BBWs ............. not the porn I mean battery bank warriors

[@jin-hy7sn]

Hollow Soul I*

[@killertruth186]

Hollow Soul Lol. Why not both?

[@BLVDKillz]

Hollow Soul BBW is porn? Thought it meant Big Beautiful Women...

[@huynhtranhung]

Hollow Soul BigBlackWangs?

[@TheSco415city]

Hollow Soul i like em thick too

[@alexlandsbergs]

wtf are you talking about luke? the 3ds had SD/Micro SD slots as well. same with the WII and Wii-U, and the Wii-U accepted USB storage as well...

[@SuperMario1005]

alexlandsbergs Even the DSi had an SD card slot.

[@taky8029]

Zastavan i mean they arent sponsored by nintendo

[@taky8029]

alexlandsbergs but sd cards on the dsi only could carry pictures

[@brickman409]

Yeah, and another thing he got wrong in the video is that the Switch outputs up to 1080p when docked, even Breath of the Wild runs at 900p while docked, not 720p

[@samuelshin4746]

Probably confused with the Vita which had horribly small and very expensive proprietary storage.

[@bobsagget8620]

I actually love the joycons, feels like they cover more freedom than your traditional controller

[@ChristopherCraven]

They cover more freedom?

[@PwnLinked]

@@ChristopherCravenSCOTLAND!

[@lafeelabriel]

After almost two years of sitting on the fence, I just went and bought myself a Switch. First time ever owning a Nintendo, I might add.

[@farrelfoster-lynam6683]

What's your verdict so far? I just bought a PS4, which is the first console I've owned since original XBox, but I'd love to finally enter the world of Nintendo too

[@lafeelabriel]

@@farrelfoster-lynam6683 So far, so good. Also, I was right, Pokemon Lets Go really is fun.

[@animalatom]

i bought just for super smash

[@lafeelabriel]

@@animalatom On my to get list, that game.

[@pwh7512]

Got it for smash too. Playing with friends is really fun.

[@AlexA-sz9yj]

Really liked the LMG employee "comments" on the different aspects of the switch. Definitely something you guys should implement in to more reviews.

[@MrQuequito]

Alex A, I absolutely agree with you, i haven't seen that on other videos of them, but it was nice.

[@etourdie]

You guys did realize that it outputs 1080 in tv mode, right?

[@vie3147]

E Mcclellan it's not 4k

[@katefriesen]

Cryptic Broccoli but it is 1080p..

[@TrapasaurusFlex]

Zelda outputs 900p

[@WasephWastar]

no consoles output 4k anyway

[@derf213]

@@WasephWastar I'm for the switch all the way, but that's just not true

[@a-1b-2c-37]

Wait what! I love holding the switch in handheld.

[@niels4473]

Nolimo(NOT IN USE Read channel desc) Yea

[@ronaldlapaz6221]

The joy con grip is great for me though, i used it basically on all of my games.

[@madpistol]

Just got a switch today. Played Mario Kart for the first time on it. As a PC Master Race gamer... HOLY SHIT is this thing COOL!!!!

[@madpistol]

Roman M I'm actually fairly impressed with the screen. It's sharp and has excellent color.

[@ilmohaikonen7707]

Roman M YES TOTALLY WORTH IT

[@crxstalline_]

Had it for a while now. Just got Odyssey too.. Is it worth it? COMPLETELY! It has a great game library now and the portability make is great. Sure, it’s like twice the size of a Vita, but it’s still great

[@hubertc1686]

Generic User eeyyy

[@durkadur27]

i put 375 hours into Xenoblade 2 it's amazing if you like Jrpgs and MMOs (it's not online but the combat is similar)

[@valdaspaulavicius134]

It outputs 1080p from the dock, Google it...

[@uploaded113redone]

only select titles output in 1080p otherwise anything with decent graphics will be 720p

[@TransportLover888]

Mac Sparrow true, but Zelda outputs 900p

[@macemaster11]

900p /= 1080p, still scaling up.

[@christinacumba787]

Mac, which game outputs at 720p to the television? Zelda is 900p which means it isn't 720p and him saying it is 720p repeatedly bothers me.

[@AlvaroArturoNunez]

no that is only Zelda . The rest of my games library runs 1080p and Fast RMX runs at 60fps BTW.

[@MechaGodAnri]

This review is a bit of a mess, it talks about some good points but there is also some misinformation like the resolution output for example.

[@muuhnkin4611]

It outputs between sub 720p up to 1080p in docked. In handheld it's 320p up to 720p. Xenoblade chronicles 2 is one of those games, ~720p and below docked and 340p handheld.

[@Prince_Dracula]

If that’s the only thing that makes you thin that then maybe your a mess🤷‍♂️ you could always look up these facts

[@MechaGodAnri]

@@Prince_Dracula Someones butthurt

[@Hasbulla761]

@Wyatt Peck but you’re simping for the original comment ?

[@MechaGodAnri]

@@Hasbulla761 I wrote the original comment but ok. Facts are facts.

[@tristandennewitz1084]

Ever since I got a PC, I forgot how to use a controller :/

[@endame90]

Some time ago I would have objected, but since I've been a pc gamer for years now, yeah, it feels weird for me to use a console controller, in some games more than in others though.

[@CheeseDBD]

Games like dark souls, resident evil are better with controller

[@bluesdealer]

A lot of PC games are actually better with a controller. Fighting, platforming, and 3rd person action titles, for instance; especially the ones originally released on consoles. Of course, I'm not talking about first person shooters, real-time strategy, or point-and-click adventure. Those genres were invented on the PC, hence the reason a keyboard+mouse is best for them.

[@irlbooboo]

same

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

I game on PC daily and use a controller 100% of the time....

[@meowmeowfan]

Actually I love playing with the joycon grip, it feels really good, but maybe that's just me

[@meowmeowfan]

Not Important I think I have decently sized hands, but I have watched other reviewers or just other people say that they also felt it was fine when they have big hands so I guess it's really more of a personal thing?

[@dovver99]

Not Important I have large hands and I actually like the joy con grip. only thing I don't like is short analog sticks

[@dwinnie]

dovver99 just got mine this week and the right stick placement is soooo weird to me even though I'm use to xbox controllers. in hanheld mode you're forced to shift your right hand to hold up the console itself.

[@mohamedboubekri1635]

me too

[@hypersonicnation453]

RachaelJustice same

[@leytonvandine9847]

It outputs 1080p, not 720p when you dock it.

[@WednesdayMan]

It's true 1080p

[@ramiiiYT]

Cancerous Bitch it over clocked the GPU in docked mode this causes it to get hot which is why it only goes up to 1080 in docked

[@WednesdayMan]

The GPU is not overclocked in docked mode, it's underclocked in the handheld mode. Just to correct your mistake.

[@ramiiiYT]

TheKHfan358over3d oh, thanks for the correction.

[@chrisorkos]

Cancerous Bitch 1080p.

[@spooks11]

The Joycons are really fine in hand held mode. If you're gonna play for several hours you get a bit of a cramp but I remember the same thing from my DSi back in the day. And the joycons being used separately isn't as bad as they made it sound and would never be your first choice anyway so its just a nice option to have if you're out and about and want to pass a controller to your friend for a quick game

[@GingerNinja232]

It's always kind of fun to go back and look at these initial reviews a bit after the console has launched, you see some interesting perspectives and can accurately judge the predictions they make. Praising its versatility but criticizing some of the design choices ended up being a pretty fair assessment of it, since people still don't love the JoyCons but love the fact that you can take it on the go. Battery life (which was a major concern before it launched) is rarely ever complained about these days since a lot of people play at home with the Pro Controller, which as you say is almost a necessity and is a very solid controller (that even works on PC via Bluetooth!). Online, however, is about as disappointing as people expected it to be. $20 a year is extremely reasonable, but the service is still spotty and the retro games provided are rather unimpressive, indicating that Nintendo is still living the past when it comes to online. What ended up carrying the Switch the most was its game library. People were understandably concerned (especially after the Wii U) when it only launched with a couple of games aside from BotW, several of which looked very gimmicky. But over a year and a half after launch, with games like Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Octopath Traveler, MarioKart 8, Splatoon 2, Super Mario Party, and soon to be Smash Bros. and Pokemon, there's no doubt that people who buy a Switch will have no shortage of excellent games to choose from. A key part of this was a ton of support from 3rd party developers providing games like Skyrim, Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley, Celeste, and even Doom and Wolfenstein. The Switch has become almost a haven for all different kinds of indie games, which shows from its game library reaching over 1000 games within 2 years of its release. It's proven itself to be a wonderful compromise between portable and console gaming, and it's indicative of the golden age of gaming that we live in today. As the release date for Smash Ultimate draws near, and with 2019 promising a new Fire Emblem, 2D Mario, Animal Crossing, Metroid Prime, and Pokemon, it looks as though the Switch has a bright future ahead of it.

[@oscardelacruz1468]

7:54The switch doesn’t display 720 docked it displays 1080 but when handheld it displays 720

[@D4CENT]

I caught that to lol

[@ramonrivera2838]

I caught that aswell lol

[@AryakPande]

um the TV output isnt 720p its 1080p, 720p is on the console screen

[@erichludendorff9183]

Source?

[@mariocdi8205]

@@erichludendorff9183 Source: Use one

[@owenmep7429]

This is true, it is 1080p output to tv, but it’s just not 1080 for breath of the wild.

[@Alex-bv8ub]

Depends on the game. Some top out at 720 even when in t.v. mode

[@mikabruh21]

He did said it in the video, my ears aren't wrong, the 720p on 4k thing is a joke for people who can see the advantage of 4k over 1080p and already get used to it. Also a joke to the graphical capability. However, you won't buy a Nintendo Switch for playing high quality graphics game, you buy it because the experience, otherwise, get a PS4 or PC.

[@elisa_m]

You guys should do a follow up to this with the current switch model out. I think itd be cool to see after all the changes and new games :)

[@8bittoaster]

Yooooooo do NOT use any random USB-C cable on your Switch. Non-Nintendo USB-C cables aren't the same. They're not standard. Standard USB-C cables have been known to fry your console. The Switch is unique and sends power in BOTH directions via the cable. Stick to Nintendo branded or 3rd party endorsed cables and avoid blowing up your Switch.

[@jimbok21]

I doubt it, its been out for ages and it still hasn't been fixed. Plus, Nintendo still has other things to improve like the voice chat. Them not fixing it gives them more sales in official Nintendo cables instead of 3rd party ones so they would lose money by doing it.

[@Fendera1]

Stop spreading false information if you have no clue at all. Most cables are fine and so are most PD battery banks and chargers. The problem are the third party docks.

[@ahrenstrait7848]

Razer chargers work even better, they have a longer cable, and don't overheat. The problem I see is the price. It's wayyyy to expensive.

[@Encrypt-]

do you even know how usb-c cables work, bro?

[@weirdo1343]

I'm pretty sure the problem is people using underspec'd wall power bricks that can't output the amount that the Switch draws, which in turn causes problems such as sparks and fires. It has nothing to do with the cable, just the power source.

[@jonnybailey4842]

Just letting you know, it is 720p on the switch screen, but it puts out 1080p when docked to a tv.

[@pandiasmargaronis9106]

Supposedly.... BOTW is still only 900p...

[@sigmaprojects]

From my understanding that's a game specific thing.

[@SheezyBites]

BoTW is an exception because they've increased draw distance and certain effects, the systems under-clocking is pretty much pinpoint engineered that a 1080p docked game will run the same game at 720p portable with same performance assuming no other changes are made. Of course people likely want to make other changes, but the math is actually pretty beautiful if you can dig into it.

[@imdurc]

John was pretty clear, i.e. 720p screen on the Switch and 1080p output to a TV. He didn't say games themselves all run at 1080p. Much like Xbox One or PS4, they both output 1080p to a TV, but the games themselves are usually set differently, e.g. 720p, 900p, etc. And as you rightly said, Breath Of The Wild (in docked mode, that is) runs at 900p - but the Switch is still outputting a 1080p signal to a TV.

[@Pupixario]

On 15 FPS in Zelda tho LOL

[@thewinner1435]

Doesn't it display 1080p when docked?

[@nocgenius5255]

epic bob yes

[@SirGeraltMC]

900p to 1080p depending on game when docked. 720p always when handheld

[@thewinner1435]

right, but in the video he said 720p streamed onto a 4k tv when he meant 900p/1080p

[@Sonic1292IsARetard]

epic bob He was wrong

[@influentialdiscovery592]

+epic bob Yes, but with frame rate drops.

[@Likeableartist]

Curious if they should do an Update on this video, Considering the switch has been through a lot in the last 2 years since this video. and that it's the oldest video whenever I search for "Nintendo switch reviews"

[@NathanBudd]

Here after the Lite review. Man I miss Luke's reviews. If he did LTT stuff as Floatplane exclusive... they'd have higher uptake guaranteed.

[@Badger-pr6ui]

The Nintendo 3DS also had a slot for SD cards.

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

Badger 4765 So did the DSI. And the Wii. lol

[@KaeYoss]

Dreamcast Dazia-ForNeverBound But the Wii didn't allow for game downloads except WiiWare.

[@Fireice2929]

KaeYoss And virtual console

[@spirit_504]

*micro* SD

[@SmashyPlays]

Badger 4765 and the wii u

[@babylon7734]

They made the negative side of switch sound worst than it actually is

[@psp420bam]

The negatives are pretty bad to me when I am accustomed to bluetooth for my earbuds/speakers, aac/mp4 for my music,movies and tv shows,web browser,cross game chat while only 3 games in my interest thus far...still currently using playstation vita slim

[@bluesdealer]

@@psp420bam Wireless USB audio, on which most gaming headsets are based, works on the Switch. Bluetooth audio is great for convenience on a phone, but terrible for gaming where timing is crucial. There is always noticeable lag. Just try playing a musical rhythm game on your phone using Bluetooth... absolutely maddening. A Bluetooth radio would also be just take up extra space and drain more power. I'm fine with the analog jack, especially when the best quality headphones on the market are analog and probably always will be.

[@naltjon]

yyeet it's still good.

[@alexandreparent5754]

Idk. Switch is awful. Costs alot of money for SD console + controllers, games costs 60 to 80$ like fking skyrim , doom and other games costs 80$ but in PC its fking 20$. Swtich knows it has the lead so they dont care if features sucks. I would buy a nintendo console when they will do something decent. Right now, its just a way to lose a shitload of money.

[@naltjon]

This isn’t like Apple. To manufacture the cartridges it takes a heck ton of money, and Nintendo also has a policy about not having the downloadable games a different price compared to their physical games. But I do think that still is something they can fix, like making all their games online and removing the cartridge.

[@BMW-sd6nn]

Super easy to fix Using the joy con separately, they come with joy con straps that make it super nice to use, and the grip feels great to me

[@gabet5247]

I don't trust anyone that has played the switch for an hour or so to comment on the joy cons. My first hour of playing with the joy cons was strange, I was planning on getting a pro but after 120+ hours or more on Zelda botw, Those joy cons are dope and I don't plan on getting a pro until they drop significantly in price. Joy con grips are doing just fine

[@JZF629]

Chinpokomon Ree I completely agree

[@wushupants]

Well said. Completely agree. And I play on portable mode far more than the other modes.

[@JZF629]

metal pants let's face it, regardless of how nintendo puts it, this thing is a portable system that can be played on TV, and I wouldn't want it any other way+ I'm thankful for this and happy to have a system that can play home console style games wherever the hell I want! on the roof of my house, on a boat, hanging upside down in a tree, in the trunk of a car because my kidnapper was kind enough to let me play it on the way to get tortured, during sex on a remote island in the Caribbean, however and wherever I want to play this thing, I can. Though some people have had issues with theirs, that's to be expected, mine works perfectly, and I really can't imagine playing it any other way than portable unless I'm playing multi-player 😆

[@JZF629]

Chinpokomon Ree also, if anyone has an issue with the joycons, but thinks the 3ds is fine, then they are fucked in the head because the buttons are the same damn size. the only issue I might have with the joycons is when I'm playing street fighter or something, but I won't let those d-pad buttons stop me, I'll still kick some ass!

[@Xyler94]

Jeff that escalated quickly XD

[@yoshipilot]

Docked it's 1080p

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

yeah outputs 1080p but most of the titles atm are 900p not 1080p

[@subthescrub3063]

+NonsensicalVids Actually most of then are 1080p

[@DanielGrijal]

NonsensicalVids yeah, most of them are 1080p

[@supersbbrawl4ever]

BOTW would almost certainly be running at 1080p if Nintendo had more time to optimise it onto the Switch.

[@sossmaster8005]

supersbbrawl4ever they did have to port on switch which had completely unique hardware so i see why

[@spicytacosauce6299]

It actually outputs 1080p when docked but 720p in handheld, you guys said it outputs 720 to the TV which Is incorrect

[@williamn3070]

Mxdanger Well thats not a problem with the switch then

[@Crow-mq1qp]

@@mxdanger it's 900p, so false.

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@mxdanger It's 720p on Wii U, 900p on Switch.

[@Vonkunken]

I just like using the joy cons detached from the console and held separately in each hand.

[@Stratilex]

Brandon Harry I actually didn’t enjoy that too much, along with handheld mode. The actual only reason I would use tabletop is so I can play with the grip

[@ninconpop7349]

Wtf

[@moifty5483]

but....my name is Fred

[@Surtistuff]

Muhammad Iftikhar No it's Muhammad.

[@moifty5483]

Dhrumil Shah (Personal) did...you...just... ASSUME!!!!

[@pleasekeeppeace]

No one is falling for that Muhammad!

[@moifty5483]

Aouse Bazza who is this Muhammad guy Kappa

[@jorgedaniel9656]

You fucking suck Fred. I bet you hate roller coasters too... What a nerd...

[@julianburrell5058]

I also love the pro controller, but I really disagree on your take on the joy con. I can't tell you how valuable they've been for quickly playing Mario kart on my break at work. They're not amazing, but they're not supposed to be; they're supposed to be a quick and easy way to play with multiple people. And as others have noted by others, Zelda outputs at 900p, not 720p.

[@smithsmitherson9449]

I agree so much.

[@kingaardvark9922]

They can be amazing and quick and easy

[@shivalah]

I wish I could use my WiiU pro controller. I love the layout of that thing. I cannot imagine why someone would prefer the Xbox layout over the PlayStation layout. But the WiiU layout was the best. And sadly It didn’t catch up. We need high quality 1st party alternate layout controller.

[@imyournme6632]

"they joycon are not amazing but they are not supposed to be" That's fucking retarded. They suck. Period. Instead of making them clunky when in handheld mode how about you use the tiny rest of intelligence nintendo and make it so that they are mirrored in handheld but when used in table top mode one player has turn the joycon 180° to play it. THEN they would not be amazing and not supposed to be. Now they're just stupid, cause they are not only not amazing, but also fuck with the layout of the handheld.

[@nictheguitarist]

Agreed. To the detractors, it's slightly imbalanced because it is designed to be a modular, versatile device. He meant not supposed to be amazing, as in it's irrelevant to compare it to a dualshock or Xbox controllers.

[@LerRhann]

I actually like the grip that comes with it. I haven't had a lot of time with it but it felt great while using it.

[@GoofyGoober6694]

When its outputted onto the tv it actually upscales to 1080p on most AAA games and some 3rd parties

[@JesusMeza3]

They should have added a graphics card on the dock for up to 4k at home. It could be an optional upgrade. I actually still like 1080p as some who still used 480p a few years ago

[@Glucaz]

Thomas Crum No, he's right, even if adding another graphics/chip to the dock increased the price it would be more powerful then the PS4 or Xbox 1 and overall the console would be even more worth it. They should really sell it as accessory

[@sniperunrepeat752]

Jesus Meza Then they wouldnt sell enough. It doesnt need a graphics card, and it doesnt need to cost $600

[@giltyakhtar]

Jesus Meza it will go against the selling point that you carry the same game with you wherever you go. if the dock is beefy, you get a a watered down version of the game when you're mobile.

[@Gesteppie]

well back on the N64 there was a memory expansion slot and only in JAPAN you had the ability to mount a whopping 8MB expansion attachment to the bottom of it >_< Maybe, just maybe nintendo will make an expansion Dock like they did with the N64, or some third party might seeings how the plugs are all universal now XD

[@deldarel]

Actually, the chip they use supports 4k video easily. They should have made 4k available for the menu and for streaming netflix (eventually). Games not, but nobody would expect that.

[@bradlesmoove5842]

I have no issues with the joycons/joycon grip but I do have an issue with spending $80 for a controller that isn't necessary

[@Hotrodd48]

$70* Sorry😅

[@miguelledezma1394]

$70 and other shitty with no batteries or low battery life go for $60 so shut the fuck up

[@QuestionableLogic_]

The Last Guy Nigga what are you talking about

[@smithsmitherson9449]

im glad i have a job. I agree completely though.

[@calvinishere3813]

Well its better then Dualshock or Xbox one controllers The pro controller cost 10 more dollars then the Dualshock or Xbox one controller but the pro controller has about 40 hours of battery life and uses a USB C port to charge So in my opinion its worth the extra 10 dollars

[@bro6801]

hi i really love your videos i really like everything with your channel from the startscreen to the intro. i hope you have a beautiful day

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

Pretty good video looking back at it. Good job dudes! After having the swtich for 2 years here's what I've come up with. My hands are big but playing handheld mode is actually very comfortable to me. One of my other friends who is a controller nazi really hates the handheld experience and his hands cramp up often for him. In 2 years I think I've only docked my Switch less than 30 times. My dock is actually still in the box and it has been used about 5 times. I mainly use my parent's dock when I want to play on a TV. Over 90% of the time my Switch is a handheld system, that's why I bought it. But I did end up receiving a Pro controller as a gift and man oh man that is good controller! No more detaching the joy cons! Super nice!

[@Inadharion]

For the rest of the world: 0.88lbs = 400g

[@SONGOKU02]

Ill Will Bill Thanks dude. :) Greetings from germany.

[@willa8720]

Thanks savior

[@CyberVirtual]

Or $1.04 in the UK

[@maxcatters3956]

we're talking about weight

[@CyberVirtual]

Maxcatters i know but I'm just messing around.

[@jeffappy5593]

This comment section is making me cringe so much. Consoles are consoles, computers are computers. Unlike PC's (yes mac included even), consoles are made for just sitting down and enjoying a game without most of the problems PC users face when playing video games. The switch is not a glorified tablet, it's not a computer, it's a home console/portable console hybrid. AND it just launched having more sales than release day ps4 and xbone. Give it time people, nintendo fucked up with the wii u and they know they can't compete with Sony/Microsoft knowing that more than half of the audience doesn't look at nintendo as a 'TOP OF THE LINE GAMING CONSOLE BEST GRAPHICS 8K 240HZFPS WITH IN BUILT TOASTER'. We know there are missing features, but people are not patient enough. I have a switch and it feels like it has everything we need to classify it as a console, some things are not available right now, like the internet browser. We know it's there, we know it works well in its current state, but you can't access it without changing settings and redirecting the switch to the website of your choice (BUT ITS THERE AND PROBABLY WILL BE INCLUDED IN AN UPDATE) so relax people. Is jsut game, y u haf 2 b mad

[@Memerino-ly7yr]

Jeffappy can't say I agree more with you.

[@janzimny7524]

Jeffappy Thanks, couldn't have said it better :D

[@dantasticmania8728]

On top it if they would of built it with a GTX1080 you'd need a car battery sized charger just to keep the thing charged on the go in mobile. Not very practical nor cost efficient to make.

[@benjamin8558]

Jeffappy Its a home console made to be mobile?

[@DannyOvox3]

Jeffappy consoles are computers by the way, just specialized for a particular thing. (Running games)

[@InfinFox]

coming back to this vid, its like a comfort vid for me, memories of good times

[@DPmonst3r]

“Cy-buy power” lmaoooo got your sponsors mixed up 🤣

[@godspoon]

Thank you for the tamed fingernails -everyone ever

[@JordyValentine]

Except not, because only a small portion of strange people notice them at all

[@andreaswendelboe3335]

I notice them everytime and honestly in the begining they were awful...now they aren't as bad

[@noredine]

I liked them all :/ even the marble ones

[@gamerbooty6808]

ikr fucking amazing

[@arsemonkey2968]

noredine she didn't marble them right dude. When you water marble the goal should be to make an interesting design, not fade it out. It honestly made her nails look bruised at the worst, or made the nail polish look old at the best. Also, I am willing to concede that it is her decision how she keeps her nails, I'm just some weirdo who watches Simply Nailogical with his wife too much.

[@Adam_Al-Dawoudi]

1- Overpriced 2- A very small amount of available games 3- Only 32GB of internal memory! 4- Bad battery life 5- A shitty 720p screen

[@lemobyte3235]

Adam David screen is actually quite good. However you wouldn't know as you probably haven't seen it

[@eq7161]

LemoByte you mad?

[@peluchefuzz]

Adam David Please explain to me how it's overpriced

[@andyblarblar279]

Adam David 1, 4 hours of advadge battery life for me, 720p screen is Reallllly good when this small, $20 micro sd card.

[@k.-flynn]

1- lower starting price than either xbone or ps4 2- breath of the wild is the fourth best game ever reviewed. go buy it. 3- games are not installed / flash drives are cheap 4- battery life lasts one session of gaming, 2-3 hours. which is perfectly fine because no one's streaming warcraft raids for nine hours on it. 5- 720p on a 7" screen is pretty good.

[@HJonesT]

I miss Luke. KZbin recommended this and I had to rewatch it.

[@jeremiahdurgah9091]

This is hilarious because 2 years later, everyone at the office has one

[@ron_senpai]

Wotakoi : Love Is Hard For Otaku Reference 😎

[@shronk5055]

I understand your disappointment with no 4K, but I’m broke and can’t afford a 4K tv/monitor so it doesn’t affect me

[@realkrzaku]

The problem isn't the lack of 4k for me, the problem is the lack of good performance even in 1080p. Zelda runs pretty poorly. You can get used to it like some people say, you won't however stop noticing it. I can't fathom how people played with 30 fps on older consoles, my eyes hurt from the lack of fluidity.

[@xoreign]

It's more than playable. I find it very hard to believe your eyes actually hurt. Your eyes won't hurt from 30 fps.

[@Matt-dp7ze]

4K for what is basically a tablet is asking a bit much, and also that would make it cost about $100 more.

[@MegaTechpc]

Same boat here. As long as Zelda looks good on my 60" 1080p tv that's good enough for me.

[@cabrondemente1]

Most of us can't afford 4k and for that same reason most companies don't bother in publishing content in 4k.

[@thingsiplay]

Isn't TV mode outputting 1080p and mobile output is 720p?

[@GamingMysteries]

Ya your right he screwd up there. Just know zelda runs at 900p Docked so it's more like 1080p/900p depends how big the game is or how much is going on.

[@joshuaminke6629]

depends on the game, the new Mario game is 720p docked

[@GamingMysteries]

Joshua Minke nope that's when its in handheld mode when its docked it outputs 900p Source: www.vg247.com/2017/09/27/super-mario-odyssey-runs-at-900p-when-docked-on-switch/

[@joshuaminke6629]

it actually uses a dynamic resolution, which ranges from 720p, to 900p

[@GamingMysteries]

Joshua Minke I haven't seen my game rez drop to 720p its pretty much always 900p

[@SoreRaiser]

it helps to use the wrist straps when doing the 2p joycon thing but still cramped

[@danchez90]

For me, I move the left stick on the joycon with my fingertip obviously, but I’ve realized I use the inside of my knuckle on my thumb to move the right joycon, while still having easy access to buttons and to hold the weight of the console.

[@kryska1345]

But does it have blast processing??????? I think not! SEGA GENESIS FOR LIFE!!!!

[@bobailin3908]

JayCat Sega does, what Nintendon't

[@fiammaorsmth9840]

Blackout CF Nintendo is what Segain't

[@dukedurell]

JayCat Call me weird but I had one game I liked on the Genesis it was called " Shining in The Darkness" sort of a D&D styled game.

[@pyro1324]

Sega Megadrive is better though /s

[@yugoprowers]

dukedurell - If you liked Shining in The Darkness, you do know it part of the Shining Series that is still going on today. But Landstalker was better. :P

[@ErosMorelli]

isn't it a 1080p display when on the TV?

[@PuffyRainbowCloud]

It depends on the game.

[@TokyoBalletReprise]

theMorellix all games except Zelda!

[@7thfleetpodcast402]

theMorellix well at 10fps you can but if you want 11 you need 720p

[@andresperez2264]

Lloyd221 Games the game runs at 30 fps and it's pretty stable, but when it does drop it locks at 20.

[@7thfleetpodcast402]

Andres Perez omg no one understands sarcasm

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I do wish it had full Bluetooth and an external gpu within the dock. Even extra cooling from an external fan would help

[@drcyb3r]

7:46 A Switch works with normal USB-Hubs. It outputs power and detects a ethernet-adaptor.

[@cheif3641]

The switch outputs in 1080p while docked, at least while playing zelda....I'm literally looking at the output right now. LMG might have wanted to fact check that part first.

[@cheif3641]

*above comment said "it outputs at 900p" before it was deleted* well, yes and no. The game renders at 900p docked and 720p undocked. While docked, it upscales and outputs that 900p render at 1080p. So even if it didnt upscale, it still wouldnt be 720p while docked. (check your facts before ranting and then deleting in embarrassment)

[@CoachDitka]

CrossingDawn Yeah, that was a bad error on their part. But as for what he was saying, even 1080p looks pretty bad on a 4k screen, so anything rendered at 900p or lower is not great. Still, if they haven't already they need to add an annotation.

[@thog8891]

Botw is in 900p because they did the port in 3 minutes.

[@uploaded113redone]

rendering and upscaling are a little different

[@hmoham]

Zelda runs 900p when docked as you already know, though also oddly suffers from stuttering issues in docked mode, so you are better off playing it undocked...(Digital Foundry think it may be due to memory bandwidth limitations.

[@Bassclefff]

To avoid any confusion, the switch outputs at 1080p and zelda is 900p.

[@gekkovonthefish7310]

and 75% of the game library it's arround of 900p and 1080p in dock mode

[@ThatNewGamer]

games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe run at 1080p 60fps docked whilst still looking great, more demanding games like Zelda and Super Mario run at 900p 30fps in Zelda, 60fps in Mario. Other even more demanding games like Rocket League run at 720p docked and undocked, however this is mainly due to the Switch supporting the Unreal 4 Engine and not the Unreal 3 Engine (this is what Rocket League uses), also due to Psyonix wanting to push 60fps, rather than 30fps with better visuals. In handheld mode, most games run at 720p, some using a dynamic resolution.

[@bellebuster5057]

Aaaaand, this is completely wrong. Do some research, native is 720p like the Wii U tablet. Games get "upscaled" to 900p or 1080p only when docked. Upscaled means it isn't coming /from/ the Switch tablet as isn't /true/ 1080p.

[@gekkovonthefish7310]

Cheshire Hat the wii u tablet is 480p :v

[@gekkovonthefish7310]

Cheshire Hat and the resolution it's native 1080p, in handheld mode the switch cut its own power for more battery life... And the resolution of the screen is 720p

[@Pocahonkers]

I just got my switch recently and I'm super happy with it. Battery life is enough, and the plastics they used feel really good and don't squak or rattle around a lot (which is quite a marvel considering the weird dovetail the joycons ride in). I also personaly wouldn't consider the ergonomics bad, they are very very different and took a while to get used to but works just fine now, especially the joycon grip that comes with it works perfectly fine for me, I didn't feel the need to buy the pro-controller so far. A proper D-Pad would've been greatly appreciated by me though, although I can see why we didn't get one. Using them individually as a controller to play with your friend however...it works, but those ergonomics are super awkward due to the hump of the ZR/ZL buttons.

[@TonySkittleAlive184]

Cant wait to do some Live streaming on the Switch next year 👍

[@zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28]

I should get a Switch tatoo. One Joycon on each butt-cheek.

[@mr.buttcheeks2518]

NeroYorozuya :P

[@randomcommentor5474]

NeroYorozuya But will it be functional?

[@candyland4517]

NeroYorozuya I need to see this, keep us updated.

[@TheMaan2008]

That's like CND. And but well lol, then

[@urzak4203]

I hate to think where the charge cable goes.

[@Ryukachoo]

6:17 did....did they make an airplane seat set just for this review?

[@Xyno76]

it was at a switch demo event they went to...

[@geico105]

It's a sexy looking airplane.

[@Marshcar]

Studley Muffin hot

[@mattdboucher9164]

Ryukachoo nope. That was nintendo

[@waterlily2566]

Definitely worth it in my opinion. I find the joycons comfortable but I have small hands so I know I don’t speak for everyone. One thing I absolutely hate is that the joycons that come with the switch has buckle locks (the things that make it lock onto the switch) are made from plastic so they get worn down super quickly. I opted to have the buckle locks replaced with metal ones because I didn’t want to spend 70-80 dollars on brand new ones that would end up the same. That being said, the game library is unbeatable, you can play with family and friends on the go, you can play it in handheld, table top, and docked with a tv or monitor. 9.5/10 would recommend. Mines 5 years old and still going strong. Battery life can be an issue especially since I got the launch model.

[@lennrd5912]

6:18 i tought he wanted to say "And BOOM! your nintendo switch falls flat and your flimsy stand pops in the air!" btw such disinformation, switch is 1080 in docked mode and fps boosted lmao

[@ElZamo92]

I think that holding the Nintendo Switch 's a bit of an awkward experience, but I've found it to be perfectly comfortable to play Zelda for hours. It is not as bad as you make it sound, either on mobile or on the grip. Maybe it's uncomfortable for Luke since he has big hands, but it's perfectly fine for some like me with relatively small hands. I use 5.5'" phone every day, so my hands aren't THAT small.

[@Sn0wiss]

720p wtf, are we in 2005

[@l00kabird19]

no, we are in 2004

[@randalica92]

_ _ 720p also is better for battery life.

[@influentialdiscovery592]

+_ _ +Dave Dock mode has frame rate drops.

[@compverson5132]

1080 on the dock

[@AlexHuebi]

tell this the mobile market

[@tamimahsan3085]

I finally found a perfect review..thanks man...u were right on point.. I wish they fix the handling problem in switch

[@stevenbeshures6962]

Buy a 15$ grip problem solved

[@sakurojason]

But my Dock outputs 1080p I guess you need to go to the settings and adjust it.

[@Kyt2024]

People are really misrepresenting the battery life of this system IMO. I get near 3 hours of Breath of the Wild, under the highest stress conditions, wifi on, and full brightness, this is basically a worst case scenario. Less intensive games, which will be a LOT of them, will likely stretch up much much higher toward that 6 hour mark Nintendo claimed. From a pure battery perspective, it all is gonna depend on what you're playing. This machine is perfectly capable of replacing a 3DS mobility wise. I mean even the New 3DS XL is only rated for I think 4-7 hours depending on the title. The Vita is also comparable.

[@kylewatson2631]

I was a 3ds early adopter and people lamented the battery life for months, it quickly became a non-issue. All it really means is just expect to plug in from time to time. I think nintendo is smart enough and has done enough research to know that most people sit near a wall plug. Although, I'm surprised by that port placement when you leave it in kickstand mode...

[@atenakehnaton3965]

Is BOW really an intense game? It was made for the WiiU, shouldn't the Switch be able to breeze through it, shouldn't the Switch be able to play much more intense games?

[@expcake]

While the Switch is more powerful than the Wii U, it the technological leap isn't as large as say, PS3 to PS4. Don't expect too much (but don't be pessimistic either), and just think of this as an actually portable Wii U that's slightly more powerful than the actual console. Impressive considering the size of the actual console, but still understandably pales in comparison to other platforms (you can't really jam a PS4 into an iPad shell just yet).

[@atenakehnaton3965]

I haven't been impressed by powerful handhelds since the PSP, hell the Vita came out what 5 or 6 years ago and many ps3 games could be ported over to it and it is a great deal smaller than a Switch. Personally I would rather have a much cheaper non-portable version of the Switch.

[@expcake]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Switch got its own 2DS equivalent where it's not portable.

[@Konamerp]

Some third party should make a reversed joy stick controller for the right one.

[@kayanel7982]

Don't forget dpad for the left joycon!

[@blazingbojo4932]

Scott Lencl a pro right joy con for $40

[@phill-x8927]

I had a switch in 2017 for almost 4 months. Then i sold it for a pc . Honestly it was my biggest mistake. Now im saving money to buy it again. It is the best console at the moment. Buy it and you won’t regeret. Ps: i also have a ps4 slim.

[@Fosspher06]

You sold your switch for a PC? I understand why you feel it was a mistake, must be a pretty shitty PC :(

[@redrain52]

@@Fosspher06 well for some people, fun overtakes performance, and even though PCs have better performance, they lack versatility, and fun between family and IRL (in person) friends. So I'm sure they just thought the PC was bad compared to the switch because it wasn't as fun

[@billy9506]

5:44 I wouldn't use just any old USB-C Charger as the switch uses it's own PD protocol so you risk bricking your switch unless you use only the official charger.

[@user-jt4hk1rl8r]

If it’s in handheld mode it doesn’t matter, only unofficial docks brick the switch

[@SYS_Alberto]

*@alex wileman* So, basically like every mobile device?

[@TaylorWashington]

4:24 in and I already disagree with sooo many things. The Wii U control layout would've been even worse, just like it was on the Wii U. Left stick + face buttons are the most important controls for most games. The real problem is having everything on the same vertical plane, but having the right stick and left directional buttons offset from the top controls would have added at least 2" to the width and created a lot of ugly blank space. Plus like you said, it would have made the Joy-Cons practically unusable in horizontal mode. Not sure how you can complain about the sticks being handheld grade when it's a handheld system. Putting full size analog sticks on it would have been horrible for portability. I was expecting the worst (which is why I snagged two Pro controllers) but the Joy-Cons surpassed all my expectations. The "d-pad" is actually usable for things like Shovel Knight, all the buttons/controls feel great, the shoulder buttons and triggers are all easy to reach, the strict vertical layout really isn't a big deal even in Zelda where I'm constantly riding the right stick for camera control. I thought they'd be stupidly uncomfortable in horizontal mode but it's surprisingly tolerable, especially with the caps attached. Even the Joy-Con grip is super comfortable IMO. Of course there's a blank space in the center, it's just a shell. I saw some complaints about weight in handheld mode but it's way more comfortable to hold than the 3DS XL since the weight is distributed more evenly. Seems like a lot of people just didn't temper their expectations properly. It's a home console AND a portable console, it's to be expected that it will have portable style controls and that some compromises will need to be made for the sake of portability. and since I finished watching before posting this in case you addressed any of what I said, I can't believe you were complaining about it not upscaling in docked mode when that it was confirmed months before release that it DOES upscale alright that's enough words

[@themodernassassin3381]

I think thats a gud ending

[@agooshaw]

I think 720p in 2017 says it all people...lets see how many games get released before Nintendo goes back to the drawing board again.

[@pieterzegers7788]

agooshaw But how in the hell are you going to get 1080p in such a small and thin device. I see lots of people criticising it, but when you see it in person, hell that thing is small.

[@watamefan2986]

Phones can do 1080p (and better) these days, it isn't the size of the switch limiting the resolution.

[@pieterzegers7788]

Daniel Muir Phones can't however do or even get near the performance of the switch in a game like BotW

[@shadeymcbones6707]

Also, phones will always be a social device first and a gaming platform second (or third) phones will never replace handheld gaming devices

[@Vermilleno]

I miss the times where games were all about gameplay, not graphics.

[@ferroth]

I've never heard anyone complain about the placement of the buttons and control sticks until now, it's really not as bad as you say it is.

[@Ennocb]

I've had my Nintendo Smash for about 3 weeks now and I've used to joycons at probably about 5 different occasions to play with others outside of my home. More even at home. I definitely use them and they’re great. Especially for simple games like Snipperclips.

[@jacobbarnes6816]

I wonder if they would take all of the design issues, and fix them, in a 2.0 version. I'll wait till then, if not, I won't be buying one.

[@uploaded113redone]

only suckers buy first release consoles

[@jacobbarnes6816]

Mac Sparrow exactly 1.0 tech is usually hot garbage. it's the 1.1 that are better, and the 2.0 that are worth buying. Always happens with enthusiast tech.

[@averyoriginalname1547]

Mac Sparrow uh-huh. so that means that i cant enjoy the day one switch.

[@McScrubington]

Who know, Nintendo like to milk their fanboys dry when it come to handheld. (DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, N3DS, N3DS XL) So they might make a "new" version on the crappy controller, but make it not compatible with the "old" console, to force moron into buying the full set again.

[@artai0sdev968]

Looking the Wii they also improved the remote. First with a dongle and than with a updated version that gives better accuracy and just like McScrubington said i think it is very likely to get more of the same :) just kind of different for those who reeeeealy neeed it like you. Good luck avoiding spoilers :D

[@juanditb]

Although 1080p can be displayed when docked, this does not mean all games docked will run at 1080p! People need to understand this, especially when zelda runs at 900p 30fps docked. The fact that we're in 2017 with a new console that doesnt run all games at 1080p is pretty unacceptable, even at 30fps.

[@kurisu7885]

Eh, it pays to remember that Breath of the Wild was meant to be a wii U exclusive.

[@DevinShillingtonSkateboarding]

kurisu7885 most exclusive games are only exclusives under timed contracts.

[@adamcastell]

juanditb most great Nintendo games are cartoon like and do not really need life like graphics and resolution

[@kurisu7885]

And the more stylized graphics tend to age better.

[@retrogamelord3763]

juanditb As long as the games are good I'm fine with it :)

[@gingabeard7090]

Where did you get that shirt? Freaking awesome. Oops guess I just had to wait til the end.

[@STONEDSOLDIER88]

I thought desktop mode when plugged into a tv out put 1080p while the screen it self on the switch is 720p.