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Probably this year, but who knows. It's Nintendo and they're notoriously temperamental.
Are you wanting something portable? Personally, if you're somewhat tech savvy, I'd look into an ASUS ROG Ally or a Lenovo Legion Go. They are handheld Windows PCs that function like a Switch for portable use. You can dock them, hook them up to a TVmonitor, pair them with Bluetooth controllers, emulation - basically anything you can do with a PC.
Probably this year, but who knows. It's Nintendo and they're notoriously temperamental.
Are you wanting something portable? Personally, if you're somewhat tech savvy, I'd look into an ASUS ROG Ally or a Lenovo Legion Go. They are handheld Windows PCs that function like a Switch for portable use. You can dock them, hook them up to a TVmonitor, pair them with Bluetooth controllers, emulation - basically anything you can do with a PC.
Interesting devices! A tad pricey (~$800 here).
I will look into it, but TBH I can probably piece together a decent gaming PC for a bit more money.
I am a bit lazy and a Switch was be ideal. The current OLED one is $450.
I use to get so excited about the consoles, but that was back when the dinosaurs were roaming.
I kinda got interested in the Switch because somebody online posted speculation that a new one was coming out soon?
I think it depends on the type of games that you're interested in playing. We've got the newest Xbox, PlayStation, and a Switch. I've found that the games on the Switch tend to appeal more to family gaming, but if you're interested in those, the Switch is a lot of fun, especially for casual family gaming. If you're interested in more "mature" games, I'd consider the Xbox or PlayStation if you truly want a console, or the gaming PC that you mentioned, unless portability is a primary factor.
I will look into it, but TBH I can probably piece together a decent gaming PC for a bit more money.
I am a bit lazy and a Switch was be ideal. The current OLED one is $450.
I use to get so excited about the consoles, but that was back when the dinosaurs were roaming.
I kinda got interested in the Switch because somebody online posted speculation that a new one was coming out soon?
$800 is a lot more than I paid - with that said, I would not pay anywhere near $450 for an OLED Switch. A Switch is basically ~2015 mobile technology that was not cutting edge even at that time. I am guessing you are not in the US?
I'm a big JRPG guy, so Switch really appealed to me. It has great games, but the performance on many is so bad that it mars the whole experience. I played Ys VIII on Switch a few years ago - the performance was so bad it would nearly give me a headache from the bad framerate, cut-ins, etc. It was originally a PS Vita game, so no idea what Switch couldn't do any better. The PS5 version of it runs perfectly.
You could also look into a budget Steam Deck if portability is the primary factor. If you like it, you could always upgrade the SSD down the line.
$800 is a lot more than I paid - with that said, I would not pay anywhere near $450 for an OLED Switch. A Switch is basically ~2015 mobile technology that was not cutting edge even at that time. I am guessing you are not in the US?
I'm a big JRPG guy, so Switch really appealed to me. It has great games, but the performance on many is so bad that it mars the whole experience. I played Ys VIII on Switch a few years ago - the performance was so bad it would nearly give me a headache from the bad framerate, cut-ins, etc. It was originally a PS Vita game, so no idea what Switch couldn't do any better. The PS5 version of it runs perfectly.
You could also look into a budget Steam Deck if portability is the primary factor. If you like it, you could always upgrade the SSD down the line.
Yeah, not going to invest $450 for old technology Switch... hence me not even considering getting the current one... but hoping the new one is more "current" tech?
I'm not a huge gamer now... just somebody who loved gaming as a teen (think Super Nintendo and N64 lol).
I find myself was a bit more free time now so considering getting some sort of gaming machine or console.
Being a computer person, the natural path is to build a gaming computer. But it takes time to gather the best parts and good GPU's are still pricey.
I'm kinda interested in the VR headsets but don't know anything about them or if there are any good games on them.
The Steam Deck sounds interesting... will take a look at that one.
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