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Skyrim for Nintendo Switch is now available for Pre-Purchase on the eShop
- Thread starter Grylvak
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I've been holding out for a long, long time to get this on Switch. It just so happens to be the deal of the week on (NZ) PSN. I had to go PS4, as for the same price on Switch I could afford nearly 3 copies on PS4. Infact, I did buy 2 copies, one for me and one for my Mothers birthday.
It's my first time playing, and several times being confined to the PS4 + monitor I have set up I've thought 'actually.. should have got the Switch version' haha. Maybe second hand further down the line.
It's my first time playing, and several times being confined to the PS4 + monitor I have set up I've thought 'actually.. should have got the Switch version' haha. Maybe second hand further down the line.
Blam
Member
I would say with all the DLC, and everything not bigger in size? But it's got a shitload of stuff at every corner, all the little side quests hidden away for sure make up the smaller map size, but even then that's only if you fast travel everywhere, if you don't do that then you're gonna be playing for a long time.
But I just wanna know is the creation club on this or no?
ZenOfThunder
Member
i know this thread is not about the price
but $59.99?
yikes
but $59.99?
yikes
ChuyMasta
Member
I might bite then. I loved completing BotW even if there was no reward for collecting all korok seeds and unveiling all map locations.
Reallink
Member
It's GaaS for single player, just keep re-releasing the same game at full price even when it's 8 years old.
Thunder_God_Bane
Member
Even tho I aint played Skyrim or doom the prices theyre asking is not reasonable Ill get doom on switch when price gets down to £29.99. Considering I could get it on my pc for £5 on cdkeys lol
Can change location to south africa and get for £37, still expensive but good discount.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
This is on top of my "getting a used physical copy before Christmas after the early adopters get bored and sell it online for half the price" list along with Wolfenstein. I'm really excited for it for some reason. I've played Skyrim on launch on my old-ass 360 and never really got back to the game. Portability is a selling point here.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Wish I could preorder Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the eshop.
Hm are there any negative consequences to doing this? I just have to make a South African Nintendo account?
Teuoxton
Member
You may spend even more time playing Skyrim to 100% because it has more quests than Zelda. It's a pretty satisfying size overall and you will need a decent time commitment to see everything.
Edit: BotW is apparently 360 sq. Km, base Witcher 3 is 135 sq. Km, GTAV is 81 sq. Km, Skyrim is only 37 sq. Km
BarringGaffner
Member
It is different than BotW... and there is a lot more content in terms of quests with chracters/story/dialog. It still comes down to whether or not you enjoy playing.
It is estimated that you could play every quest (other than the procedurally generated quests) in 300 hours or so. But keep in mind you will have very different experiences based on your race and how you play (warrior/thief/mage/etc). Most people replay as different characters.
I would recommend playing with primarily stealth/archer as the bow gameplay is incredibly satisfying (shooting an arrow from 50 metres away, accounting for gravity, getting a headshot, then going to collect your arrow from the enemy corpse... never gets old for me). Sword combat is.. meh.
I am jealous if you haven't played it. So good!
ChuyMasta
Member
Aleight. It is a deal for me. I've never played skyrim so the price tag doesnt bother me
SirNinja
Member
Skyrim doesn't have a % counter, as that would be really hard to do for a number of reasons (some people/factions literally give you infinite quests, plus it kinda goes against the game's "do what you want, don't do what you don't want" vibe), but suffice to say it will keep you busy. HowLongToBeat currently has an average time of 222 hours for the "completionist" run.
RastaMentality
Banned
Its $60? Lmfao
SirNinja
Member
And worth every penny, if you haven't played it before. Which a lot of people haven't, as this is the debut of TES on a Nintendo console.
Martinski43
Member
$60 for a 2011 title, i actually lol'd.
And why does it deserve a thread?
During steam sales you can get the superior PC version(mod support etc) that can pretty much run on a toaster PC for like $10 or maybe less?
And why does it deserve a thread?
During steam sales you can get the superior PC version(mod support etc) that can pretty much run on a toaster PC for like $10 or maybe less?
Mister Wolf
Member
Portability comes at a premium.
Smash Kirby
Neo Member
I have four copies of Skyrim, one of them I have actually paid for. I'm more than happy to pick up a second copy for the Switch. It is the reason why I laptop game, ability to play wherever I want to.
SirNinja
Member
See my post above. Not everyone has PCs that can run even the original Skyrim. This one is mostly for the Nintendo folks in that pool.
Or for people who want to play portable Skyrim with some Zelda items. Don't underestimate the novelty factor...
Also, this is likely going to be on a lot of gift lists for people, and most of the people buying (parents, etc.) will be wholly unconcerned about the price when doing so.
Steven Universe
Neo Member
Its based off of the HD Special Edition that came out recently. My toaster PC could run the game, but it was at horrible frame rates, draw distances, and graphics. Not really enticing or fun to play. It deserves its own thread because its news to Switch owners who havent started preloading the game yet if theyre getting it.
BarringGaffner
Member
$60 is a lot... but they are clearly going for the Nintendo fans that didn't get these games the last few generations. For them, considering the scale of the game, it's still a good deal. For everyone else portability may be enough to be worth it.
and it may not be high res/settings... but it's running on something that could fit in a toaster which is pretty impressive
and it may not be high res/settings... but it's running on something that could fit in a toaster which is pretty impressive
It is currently on sale for 18$ in the eu ps store deal of the week . I really would have preferred to play it on the switch because of the portability but not for 60$ !!!
Proofmaster
Neo Member
That's what worries me as well. I am curious to see how this sells. I felt like we had enough Skyrim ports but was obviously wrong.
Nope, and you don't even need to create an account, just login to current one and change your location under account settings on Nintendo.com then visit the south African version of the site.
https://www.nintendo.co.za/Games/Nintendo-Switch/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim--1177455.html
Then change back location after.
Regginator
Member
100%? Definitely in the same ballpark as BotW (not counting the silly ass Korok Seeds), probably even longer. Think ~200/300 hours.
One of the best games I've ever played, but GTFO at the price. I suppose if you're brand new to the world of video games and decided to jump in with a Nintendo Switch... but still, robbery. I'd imagine the price will drop like a rock after the holidays.
Imagine people wanting it on the switch and not pc tho.
Blam
Member
Hmm but don't you need a specific South African payment method?
Wolfgunblood Garopa
Member
If any game is worth at least $60, it's Skyrim.
Is the Creation Club compatible with this release? I know it's pretty shitty to charge for a survival mod, but that actually elevates the game enough to where it is worth it.
Is the Creation Club compatible with this release? I know it's pretty shitty to charge for a survival mod, but that actually elevates the game enough to where it is worth it.
TannerDemoz
Member
$60 price tag is a bit of a joke but justified (EDIT: makes commercial sense) given when the game is releasing. This will be on a lot of Xmas wish lists so I don't think many will be put off buy it.
Nope, I paid with PayPal linked to my account and it preloaded seconds later on my switch.
Master Nairb
Member
So Ive decided to travel once again to my old distant home of Whiterun. Its been 7 years since Ive been there. The only problem is that pesky Mario has stolen all but .1% of my hard drive space and I need an extra memory card, one large enough to hold these 14 gigs.
ThatStupidLion
Member
personally dont see the 60$ price tag as an issue and neither should a new nintendo/switch audience.
i played this on ps3, but if im craving a game down the line into the switch's life i'd consider nabbing this again
i played this on ps3, but if im craving a game down the line into the switch's life i'd consider nabbing this again
Raven77
Member
They said there are no plans for mods. Personally I think it's a huge missed opportunity. I would have picked it up at full price with mod support but have decided to wait for it's inevitable price drop either pre or post Christmas.
web_slinger_62
Member
Preload ready!
The Hermit
Member
Switch has so many huge games. BotW, Mario Odyssey, Skyrim and LA Noire.
I think the term "portable game" is dead now.
I think the term "portable game" is dead now.