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my reasoning on ordering one now is

'zelda is rad'

plus shit is sold out here till god knows when, amazon germany has no idea.

my further reasoning is 'mario kart will be out by then' and i really wanna play that pretty explosion machine game and binding of isaac on the go is too good to pass up. thats a LOT of gaming for me as ive got a job/wife/kid so yeah. Zelda is scary large as well, i played 20 hours on a friends one on holiday and ill easily put 80 hours in it

 

[BigPapi]

For me it's when pokemon drops for OP when compelling software dops

 

[G0523]

When Mario Odyssey releases.

First post nailed it. Hopefully by the time Super Mario Odyssey releases, the Switch will be more fully-featured than it is now. Right now it's very barebones.

 

[Peltz]

I honestly don't see what all the hype is about.


Unless you really care about Nintendo

 

[BinaryBear07]

Just wait until July.

Then buy Zelda, Splatoon, and Mario Kart.

 

[Vanillalite]

Never.. I honestly don't see what all the hype is about. Unless you really care about Nintendo I would just stick to steam for indies since you already have a pc.

What a novel concept..

I mean even then your basically buying it for Zelda. Not like it's full of a vast library of Nintendo titles.

I guess you could make the argument it's gonna cost the same if you wait for more games in the fall though so why wait?

 

[LOLDSFAN]

Price is not going down for many years if ever so factor that in your decision.

Yeah I wouldn't​ listen to the price drop people.

Just assume it's going to stay the same price for the immediate future and buy when there's enough games.

 

[Tohsaka]

I'll be getting mine this fall/holiday if Mario and Xenoblade 2 actually release this year. I'm sure Mario will, but I'm still skeptical about Xenoblade.

 

[Parapraxis]

About a year from release Is what I'm aiming for, or 18 months. Nintendo often puts refurbished bundles on sale on their webpage, so i'll likely get it from there.

 

[Jumeira]

It only has Zelda then the next big game is Mario. Zelda is worth it though, but prepare yourself to wait for the next big release (I don't care for Arms and Splatoon). I'm ok with that as I got a bunch of games to play on X1 and PS4.

 

[MTC100]

Just wait until July.

Then buy Zelda, Splatoon, and Mario Kart.

You really believe a Switch will be easily attainable when there's Mario Kart on the shelf too? That's quite optimistic, if one wants to play Mario Kart and Splatoon on the system, then the best way to achieve that would be to preorder one right now, perhaps it will arrive by July then...

 

[brawly]

If you have to ask then you don't want it bad enough.

 

[Peltz]

I mean even then your basically buying it for Zelda. Not like it's full of a vast library of Nintendo titles.

I guess you could make the argument it's gonna cost the same if you wait for more games in the fall though so why wait?

There are also a ton of cool smaller titles to play. And if you missed the Wii U, MK8 + Zelda is reason enough. They're both top tier.

 

[Machina]

Wait until Odyssey then get it plus Zelda and MK8 as a triple threat.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

It only has Zelda then the next big game is Mario. Zelda is worth it though, but prepare yourself to wait for the next big release (I don't care for Arms and Splatoon). I'm ok with that as I got a bunch of games to play on X1 and PS4.

You may not care for them but it's silly to say the next big game is Mario when Kart and Splatoon 2 are in between.

 

[SystemUser]

Now but I want to maximize my potential savings.

Buy a refurbished unit from Nintendo in two to four years. That is usually the best way to get Nintendo system for cheap.

 

[kinggroin]

Don't be a tit. Buy a Switch cause it's in, it's cool, hip and hype. Zelda is pretty fun and will keep you entertained long enough until you aren't.

 

[MTC100]

Don't be a tit. Buy a Switch cause it's in, it's cool, hip and hype. Zelda is pretty fun and will keep you entertained long enough until you aren't.

That's the thing, is ~2 Weeks of entertainment worth 400 Euro for Zelda and the Switch? I'm not so sure and I've had my share of 2 Weeks entertainment with 120 hours played with Persona 5 now.

 

[m4st4]

When Mario Odyssey releases.

That's my plan. Then I'll buy: Zelda, Splatoon 2 and Mario. Bought PS4 Pro just yesterday after selling my PS4 regular last year, my economy is a bit thin now anyway.

 

[kinggroin]

That's the thing, is ~2 Weeks of entertainment worth 400 Euro for Zelda and the Switch? I'm not so sure and I've had my share of 2 Weeks entertainment with 120 hours played with Persona 5 now.

Yes. Absolutely.


Here's the thing, if they stop making games after Zelda that would interest you, sell it. You'd lose some of your invest, but would have gained so much as a gamer playing what is one of the most highly regarded videogames made by one of the greatest videogames developer at the height of it's popularity. The community sharing of experiences is half the magic with a game of this magnitude and scope.


So do it.

 

[jack....]

3/3/17

 

[jariw]

Mario Kart could be worthwhile if you have friends you want to play with locally.

Mario Kart 8 Online is the best Mario Kart 8.

 

[boiled goose]

We know nothing about online system planned.

So I don't even know what I would be buying exactly.

I'll wait for that first. THEN reevaluate.

 

[lastendconductor]

I'd say there's not going to be a price drop or revision in a good while.
So, if it already has games you want to play I see no reason to hesitate, you're going to spend the same money but you'll own it for longer.
So, if you plan on buying it sooner than later, now it's a good time. If you are not even sure you want one, then wait.

 

[Spman2099]

I mean, it has great games for it now. If have any interest in them, go for it.

If we are talking about exclusives, it is more like great game...

 

[MarmiteBadger]

I'm waiting to see how Nintendo Switch does in the first two years.

Spoiler

Unless Monster Hunter comes for the Switch within first year.

 

[yamo]

After 1st revision.

This for me as well. Will probably have a nice library by then :3

 

[Yarbskoo]

Wait until it gets a decent exclusive.

Maybe Splatoon 2.

 

[Dabi]

Waiting for Xeno 2 and Mario before I pull the trigger

 

[falconxcrunner09]

I have a $150 gift card from trading in college textbooks and I would love to use it towards a Switch. But I guess Nintendo doesn't want my business, so I'll buy something else.

I would just wait OP until the stock is less scarce.

 

[xealo]

Sometime next year, probably. Actual system seller games would be titles like Xenoblade, Zelda, mario, splatoon etc. The system only has one game at that calibre so far.

 

[jdstorm]

Nintendo are planning on launching their paid online service in september, so if you want a switch thats be Bug Free, you will likely be waiting until sometime next year and a potential hardware revision.

If the Switch has enough compelling games for you to want to buy one now. You should just buy one.

 

[iShouldGoPro]

if you're going to E3 like i am, NOW is the best time to purchase a Switch. standing in lines has never been so fun

 

[CrisKre]

Get one ASAP. this thing will change the way you play. It's so versatile and convenient its makes other consoles seem archaic in comparison.

Plus, there are notable Indies coming out weekly and the release schedule for the rest of the year looks mighty impressive.

 

[Valahart]

I'll ideally wait to see what comes after Super Mario Odyssey.

But in reality I'll probably buy one whenever I travel abroad.

 

[Bronetta]

How badly do you want to play Breath of the Wild? That will easily keep you busy for 100 hours or so. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is releasing soon for your multiplayer needs.

The Switch concept itself is great and I instantly fell in love with the hardware when I got my hands on it but games are the most important factor.

Honestly if you're interested in the announced titles and have the time/money, go for it.

 

[jts]

Whenever you find it on stock.

4am.

LOL

 

[LordOcidax]

Right now... If you find one.

 

[Adam Prime]

Wait until store.nintendo.com starts selling those Refurbs for $200, like they did with the WiiU.

That's when I'll be jumping in. Probably in for Splatoon 2, maybe Mario, and definitely Xenoblade 2.

So I'm still about another year and a half away.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Get one when Mario is out. By then Xenoblade 2 will be on its way, Mario Kart Deluxe will be out, and it'll have plenty of indie games to play in bed.

 

[Ushay]

I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the Wii, even then that was for about 6 months.

Zelda is keeping me plenty busy (and my son), and I can see myself buying Mario, Metroid, Xenoblade and any other cool Action or RPGs games that may come. The family fun games would be popular in my home too.

I'd say by the end of this year would be a great time to buy.

 

[Hikami]

I'm holding out for a revision/price drop.

If a Pokemon game gets announced/releases for it before then though then I'm just buying it. Pokemon X/Y was my jumping in point for the 3DS too, can't resist those.

 

[whyman]

Zelda, MK8, puyo puyo Tetris (not exclusive) and GEM are all worth getting it for.


So now!

 

[Ombala]

Wait a year or so so.you have more Nintendo games to play.

 

[TLZ]

2 years, when they have the better version out.

 

[DarkConfidant]

When Mario Odyssey releases.

This. I'm crazy and needed Zelda, so I got it at launch.
My original plan and my suggestions to most normal not crazy folks is to wait until Mario.

The only risk is that there may be low stock if the hype goes up around that game.