11-22-2018, 08:32 AM
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#1521
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In the Sin Bin
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The pro controller is basically a must for any game that is not a party game or a turn-based RPG.
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11-22-2018, 08:44 AM
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#1522
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
The pro controller just dropped to $59.96 on Amazon. Temporarily, no doubt. :
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01NAWKYZ0/..._lBR9Bb9FMNAMS
I can’t justify $90, but I may be able to justify $60. I don’t hate the joy-cons, but how does everyone like their pro controller? |
An alternative to the Pro controller, these work great and if you are playing the classic games. Costs less too.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0748S1VDC/...v_ov_lig_dp_it
Last edited by FlameOn; 11-22-2018 at 08:51 AM.
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11-22-2018, 08:48 AM
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#1524
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Grabbed a pro controller in-store at Walmart this morning for $50. Was already sold out online.
Feels great in hand - really impressed with how it feels so far. Haven't really tried it out yet but seems like a good buy in advance of smash bros coming out.
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11-22-2018, 10:44 AM
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#1525
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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The Switch eShop has a ton of games on sale as well, and many are actually decent discounts too. I picked up the Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack at 50% off as I wanted some more Mega Man Zero style gameplay in my life.
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11-22-2018, 02:26 PM
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#1527
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Airdrie, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Grabbed a pro controller in-store at Walmart this morning for $50. Was already sold out online.
Feels great in hand - really impressed with how it feels so far. Haven't really tried it out yet but seems like a good buy in advance of smash bros coming out.
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Just wait for a few weeks when you realize you haven't charged the pro controller and you wonder what kind of magic this is. The battery life of the pro controller is crazy.
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11-22-2018, 02:33 PM
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#1528
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Franchise Player
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Sounds like the old Wavebird. That thing would go forever.
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11-27-2018, 03:00 PM
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#1530
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Voted for Kodos
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Ok, I’m looking to get a Switch for the family for Christmas, what all do I need to get to have a setup for 4 players for games like Super Mario Party, MarioKart 8, etc?
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11-27-2018, 04:04 PM
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#1531
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Quote:
Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
Ok, I’m looking to get a Switch for the family for Christmas, what all do I need to get to have a setup for 4 players for games like Super Mario Party, MarioKart 8, etc?
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Basically, the minimum is a Switch Unit (which comes with 2 JoyCons), and an extra controller set.
Each controller set comes with 2 JoyCons, which can be used as a single controller (when paired with the Unit or a cradle)/held apart for one player, or used as 2 separate little teeny controllers for most of the 4 player games.
JoyCon sets are like $80 too so most people just buy an extra pair to go with the pair that comes with the system and leave it at that. You could in-theory buy 3 extra sets and everyone gets full controllers but kids have tiny hands anyway.
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11-28-2018, 10:09 AM
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#1532
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I believe Mario Party has a bundle that comes with an extra Joy-Con set, so you could get that and the Switch and be pretty set.
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11-28-2018, 10:25 AM
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#1533
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flaming Choy
I believe Mario Party has a bundle that comes with an extra Joy-Con set, so you could get that and the Switch and be pretty set.
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This and it's a really good deal if you can still find one.
Mario Party: $80 regular price
Joy Con: $100 regular price
Mario Party + Joy Con Bundle: $130 regular price
So saving $50 buy buying them together, ended up grabbing one as a joint gift for my niece and nephew for Christmas since it was such a good deal.
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11-28-2018, 10:35 AM
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#1534
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Section 222
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Just a word of warning about Mario Party and the controller situation as well. We have 2 pro controllers and a joy-con and thought we were set for Mario Party (there are 4 of us), but you can't use pro-controllers. So we had to buy a second set of joy-cons. Just a heads up.
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11-28-2018, 10:49 AM
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#1535
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Voted for Kodos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
This and it's a really good deal if you can still find one.
Mario Party: $80 regular price
Joy Con: $100 regular price
Mario Party + Joy Con Bundle: $130 regular price
So saving $50 buy buying them together, ended up grabbing one as a joint gift for my niece and nephew for Christmas since it was such a good deal.
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Thanks, this is the kind of info I need.
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11-28-2018, 01:37 PM
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#1536
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Since a lot of people do seem to have just jumped on the Switch Bandwagon here are some of the top Switch games IMO:
The Classics
Super Mario Odyssey
Zelda BoTW
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Family Friendly/Multiplayer
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Pokemon Let's Go
Super Mario Party
Honorable Mention: Snipperclips Plus, Kirby Star Allies
New Surprises
Splatoon 2
Mario x Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Personally my biggest surprise, and a huge fan of this game)
Honorable Mention: Starlink, Arms
More Mature Games
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Diablo 3
Honorable Mention: Bayonetta 2Pack, Doom, Skyrim
In terms of a more well rounded variety of games that are generally appealing the 10 listed (not including honorable mention) would probably be my Top 10 , not necessarily the 10 best games on the system but some of the more enjoyable ones that I think most people will enjoy. Plus I fully expect Super Smash Bros Ultimate to get added to that list as well next week.
Last edited by SuperMatt18; 11-28-2018 at 01:54 PM.
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11-28-2018, 03:22 PM
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#1537
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Powerplay Quarterback
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To add to the list above, Smash Brothers Ultimate is out next week.
Under family friendly/Multiplayer I loved playing Overcooked/Overcooked2 as local multiplayer.
Lastly, the Switch has a ton of good games from the eshop (or whatever it's called). Pretty much every good indie game is on there. I haven't tried too many of them but I've heard good things about Into the Breach and Hollow Knight.
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11-29-2018, 12:52 AM
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#1538
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Just to add some games to that list above too:
Sonic Mania
Octopath Traveler
Overcooked / Overcooked 2
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Wolfenstein II
Undertale
Dark Souls
Fortnite
Paladins
Warframe
Indie Gems
Hollow Knight
Stardew Valley
Celeste
Shovel Knight
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11-29-2018, 03:46 AM
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#1539
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Add Golf Story to the indie gems too - forgot how much I liked that throwback to old Mario Golf games.
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11-29-2018, 07:10 AM
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#1540
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Franchise Player
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I would add ‘The Messenger’ to indie gems as well, awesome game and got overlooked I think.
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