DeafTourette
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I am fine with it as that's my situation. I don't have a lot of time in the days so the Switch is great for me!
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Would you be satisfied only owning the Nintendo Switch as your ONLY game console?
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Jubenhimer
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If you aren't into many of the big AAA games, then yes. You can own a Switch and not feel like you're missing much as it gets the majority of everything else. If you do play a lot of AAA games, than Its recommended you have one of the main 2 systems, or a PC as well. As good as it is, the Switch is still a mobile device, and thus inherently can't fill the niche that Sony and Microsoft's offerings fill.
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With all my favorite franchises being ported to PC or getting killed off completely I think I can live without those other two. At least 70%-80% of the Xbox and PS4 games I own now can be found on PC.
kraspkibble
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No.
Well, I've hardly touched my ps4 for a while now but I wouldn't get rid of it even though I have a pc as well.
Well, I've hardly touched my ps4 for a while now but I wouldn't get rid of it even though I have a pc as well.
Codes 208
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No. Switch is my go-to for party nights (though we usually xbox live and discord for chats since the switch lacks a party chat system) and while i enjoy the convenience of taking it with me on the go or playing games in handheld with a movie in the background via my xbox, it lacks the large scale third party titles and the ones it does have feel like major downgrades to the ps4/xbo ports.
Zannegan
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I've kind of been living this scenario for the past year since the Switch was the only console I brought with me to Japan. The short answer is, no. There are new games out and coming for the other consoles that I want to play (I haven't even gotten to Spiderman yet).
That said, if you put a gun to my head and forced me to choose one console for the entire gen, I would probably pick the Switch. For all its limitations, I like the portability (super useful in Japan) and Nintendo exclusives too much to pick either of the other two, third party support/inferior ports notwithstanding.
That said, if you put a gun to my head and forced me to choose one console for the entire gen, I would probably pick the Switch. For all its limitations, I like the portability (super useful in Japan) and Nintendo exclusives too much to pick either of the other two, third party support/inferior ports notwithstanding.
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PaulBizkit
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Well, my Switch IS my only game console since I sold my ps4 back in december.
I dont have much free time and all the games I want to play are there on the Switch, besides, sometimes im at my house, or at my relatives' house, or at my wife's relative's house, or also taking care of my daughter. The Switch getting on and off of sleep mode to resume the game is perfect.
Besides, I dont care that much about sony's exclusives and I've been wanting to own a Nintendo console since the 3DS was such a blast.
The DK Tropical Freeze port was my system seller; smash, mario kart and zelda were also big reasons; having games like MK11, The Witcher 3 and Valkyria Chronicles 4 also on Switch makes me want to play them on the go; and games like No More Heroes, Astral Chain, Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion 3 make me not wanting to look back at having another console.
The Switch is more than enough.
I dont have much free time and all the games I want to play are there on the Switch, besides, sometimes im at my house, or at my relatives' house, or at my wife's relative's house, or also taking care of my daughter. The Switch getting on and off of sleep mode to resume the game is perfect.
Besides, I dont care that much about sony's exclusives and I've been wanting to own a Nintendo console since the 3DS was such a blast.
The DK Tropical Freeze port was my system seller; smash, mario kart and zelda were also big reasons; having games like MK11, The Witcher 3 and Valkyria Chronicles 4 also on Switch makes me want to play them on the go; and games like No More Heroes, Astral Chain, Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion 3 make me not wanting to look back at having another console.
The Switch is more than enough.
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Heimdall_Xtreme
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Switch is a Amazing console, but for a better experience of the gaming industry, considered buy a PS4 or PC with Nintendo Switch.
A Regular Guy
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I enjoy my Switch for 1st party games, I have a good PC to play 3rd party games. Unless If I'm very busy or need to travel, then I may end up buying a 3rd party game to play on the go.
Kamina
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As i know the comforts and quality of the PS4 and orhers, my answer is no.
If i only had a Switch however, i am sure i wouldn’t care too much. In the end it depends on how deeply you are investigating the games available on other devices and if they are intriguing you.
Someone who isn’t playing all too much, or is happy with the occasional Nintendo game will surely be satisfied with only owning a Switch.
And to be honest, It has crossed my mind once or twice in the past.
If i only had a Switch however, i am sure i wouldn’t care too much. In the end it depends on how deeply you are investigating the games available on other devices and if they are intriguing you.
Someone who isn’t playing all too much, or is happy with the occasional Nintendo game will surely be satisfied with only owning a Switch.
And to be honest, It has crossed my mind once or twice in the past.
You don’t own a Switch Pro Controller?
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Guilhermegrg
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Yes. That is already what I am doing. Basically stopped playing pc for months now due to real life, so ended up selling my geforce 1080.
Lots of work and a baby girl on the way makes it so that I cannot phantom getting myself in a room with headphones on for an hour or two.
The switch is perfect for my needs. Still want a more powerful version though.
Lots of work and a baby girl on the way makes it so that I cannot phantom getting myself in a room with headphones on for an hour or two.
The switch is perfect for my needs. Still want a more powerful version though.
highrider
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Yeah I would be and currently am. I took a pretty long break from gaming after trying and failing this generation to recreate the fun I had with original Xbox and 360/ps3. The Switch has helped me compartmentalize and interact with games differently, but I’m not really interested in getting heavy in to gaming again having multiple consoles. Halo Infinite is the only game on another platform that I would really feel bummed to miss out on, so I’d be tempted by an Xbox when that comes out.
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HeresJohnny
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No, but i use mine to play legendary games on the go, like Skyrim and Witcher so I’m probably not a fair person to ask
Not really. I have a PS4 as my main console and the Switch as a secondary system. Any big releases that come to both I'm definitely buying the PS4 version for the best experience. Things like Doom Eternal or the new Wolfenstein, it's cool that they're on Switch too but it's an inferior experience on Nintendo's hardware imo.
Wesleyalucard
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You have to be a Nintenfanatic to yes, the time of Snes, second best console of all time is gone.
EightBit Man
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Yes, if PC doesn't count. No if it doesn't.
Stilton Disco
Member
Yes. Since getting a Switch it's become my most played system. Plus, it has Stardew Valley, which is my go to game this gen, so I'd be pretty happy.
Although I am also more a portable gaming kind of guy. Honestly, I've probably spent more time on my Vita this gen than anything else.
Although I am also more a portable gaming kind of guy. Honestly, I've probably spent more time on my Vita this gen than anything else.
lame gag1990
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Definitely not. It's a complimentary console.
mcz117chief
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Switch is great for playing on the go or when you want to chill in the bed, but otherwise it is far inferior to other consoles. It has fantastic exclusives, that is true. I dunno, I guess not. Really, the question is very vague. If I was a poor lad and lived from hand to mouth then I would absolutely be satisfied with Switch.
Yes.
For a few years the only console I had was a 3DS and the simple reason for that was not having the time or even the opportunity to sit down in front of a TV and get some gaming done. However, I was always able to grab an hour here and there on 3DS.
I don't have that situation these days and I do own a PS4 but I still find myself spending a large majority of my gaming time on Switch.
Apparently I've played 270 hours or more on Breath of the Wild, 320 hours or more on Skyrim and 100 hours or more on Smash Ultimate and I'd say a lot of that has been just a couple of hours here and there, especially when travelling.
It's been good games too. I played Dark Souls in it's entirety in handheld mode. Hollow Knight. Cuphead.
I keep going back to Dead Cells, Enter the Gungeon and Diablo 3.
Even this past 10 days or so I got my hands on Cadence of Hyrule (which is fucking AWESOME, lads) and My Friend Pedro (which is also pretty good).
There comes a point where you only have so much time to play games anyway. It's kind of wasteful to spend money on consoles and a huge library of games when I realistically only have about 40 hours a week max to actually play.
At least with the nature of the Switch hardware I can increase my gaming time.
The flip side of that though is that though is that the games releasing on the high end of graphics and performance, much higher than Switch at least, seem to be basically unmissable for anyone who is into gaming.
I would have been very difficult for me to miss out on Sekiro, Red Dead 2, Spider-Man, Horizon, etc.
Then again, when all I had was a 3DS I was missing out on all kinds of awesome games but I wasn't exactly crying myself to sleep at night.
For a few years the only console I had was a 3DS and the simple reason for that was not having the time or even the opportunity to sit down in front of a TV and get some gaming done. However, I was always able to grab an hour here and there on 3DS.
I don't have that situation these days and I do own a PS4 but I still find myself spending a large majority of my gaming time on Switch.
Apparently I've played 270 hours or more on Breath of the Wild, 320 hours or more on Skyrim and 100 hours or more on Smash Ultimate and I'd say a lot of that has been just a couple of hours here and there, especially when travelling.
It's been good games too. I played Dark Souls in it's entirety in handheld mode. Hollow Knight. Cuphead.
I keep going back to Dead Cells, Enter the Gungeon and Diablo 3.
Even this past 10 days or so I got my hands on Cadence of Hyrule (which is fucking AWESOME, lads) and My Friend Pedro (which is also pretty good).
There comes a point where you only have so much time to play games anyway. It's kind of wasteful to spend money on consoles and a huge library of games when I realistically only have about 40 hours a week max to actually play.
At least with the nature of the Switch hardware I can increase my gaming time.
The flip side of that though is that though is that the games releasing on the high end of graphics and performance, much higher than Switch at least, seem to be basically unmissable for anyone who is into gaming.
I would have been very difficult for me to miss out on Sekiro, Red Dead 2, Spider-Man, Horizon, etc.
Then again, when all I had was a 3DS I was missing out on all kinds of awesome games but I wasn't exactly crying myself to sleep at night.
I actually wonder how many people are satisfied with just one gaming platform.
Danjin44
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Well I personally big fan of Japanese games and both system have games that I don't want to miss out so to me I considere both PS4 and Switch as my main consoles, I don't know about anybody else but I don't want to only own one of them.
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
No. If that were the case id rather stick to the PS3 or 360.
Same. For me it's more like I will see a big release coming up like Cyberpunk and think OK I do need a PS4 if I want to play that.
My PS4 library is generally restricted to those one or two massive games that I don't want to miss out on.
Teletraan1
Banned
For how much money you would spend on full price games on Switch that appear on all other consoles deeply discounted you would be better off to buy a cheap PS4 or XBO and save yourself some money over the course of a generation. I don't think I have used my switch portability more than a handful of times so if that is something you value know you are paying a premium for it.
Stefan.North
Member
No, not quite. But Switch and PC is, IMO, more than enough. Except if you apsolutelly need all the games and have the money for all systems and their exclusives.
Mistershine.
Banned
No, I'm not a fan of Nintendos first party games and find portable gaming abhorrent, so it doesn't even have that going for it.
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