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That’s the one you want!

The Switch Light is, as you say, a gutted version that does not have the ability to plug into a dock. So it’s portable only. The one you linked is not that.

I definitely recommend the official Nintendo Pro Controller if you intend to play this anything other than at the most casual level. Until the new PS5 controller, it was my favourite joystick ever made. Insanely long battery life, super comfortable, great vibration engine. Plus having the extra controller will open the door to two (or three, if you’re willing to split the joycons, which you can do, but only good for small hands) player games. The Switch really has a lot of couch coop options, in various genres, and they’re a lot of fun.

If you really only typically play one game at a time and don’t plan on going big into the digital Nintendo eshop, you can skip a memory card for sure.

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Great, thank you for the expanded info. I’ll probably get 2 controllers for even though the battery life is good, i like to have a controller charged and on standby.

Can I purchase and download games easily like the ps4? I don’t want to have to buy physical games unless absolutely necessary.

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Yes, but you should absolutely get a memory card then. I’d recommend a 256Gb one.

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And by memory card they mean a Micro SD card.

SanDisk 256GB MicroSDXC Card, Licensed for Nintendo Switch - SDSQXAO-256G-GNCZN https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD6R5L7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G4Q401N0H5FDJXRBBRK2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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I’m going to run to Target and/or Gamestop tomorrow. I think they’ll have the console and controllers but if they don’t have the micro SD, I’ll order it.

With hardware out of the way, the most important question: What are all of your top 2 or 3 favorite games? Can I be blown away on my maiden voyage? I know taste is subjective and the Switch isn’t the ps4, so I’ve tampered my expectations accordingly.

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I hear the pro controller is great. But if you have other controllers and want to save some money, I recommend this for $20:

8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter for Switch, Windows PC, Mac & Raspberry Pi - for PS5, PS4, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller and More - Nintendo Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786JC6VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GAYVZ1XTDWAGK1E86NBY

I use a PS4 controller with mine and it works great!

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I am quite a bit lower than most here on Breath of the Wild, but that’s going to be your most common response, I reckon.

Past that, you have the Nintendo-published stuff, and you have the fact that basically every non-bleeding-edge-graphics game from the last decade has been ported to it at this point, both indie and AAA. So for the former, it’s the various Marios and Animal Crossings and Fire Emblems and Pokemon, all of which largely have the expected Nintendo quality level; for the latter, it’s anything that you already love and would be fun to play on the move, or something that you’ve got wishlisted elsewhere that might be fun on a portable console.

2654

What type of games do you like?

Nintendo has a ton of fantastic first party games, but which will resonate with you might vary. And do you have any kids/ other family members who might play?

You’re going to get a ton of suggestions for Breath of the Wild regardless. But Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and more exist and are all fantastic examples of their genre.

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If you’re okay spending the money, I much prefer the pro controller to a ps4 controller for the battery life alone.

Outside of the first-party stuff already mentioned(and really, those are almost all great assuming they are your type) there are a ton of fantastic indie games on the Switch. Hades is recent and awesome assuming you aren’t allergic to occasional framerate drops.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is among the top five games ever made. You should definitely get that. For me, Super Mario Odyssey is not far behind. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can also provide hours and hours of enjoyment.

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Cool, thank you all for the recommendations. I want to check out the 1st party games and definitely Breath of the Wild. Is it worth playing any of the previous Zelda games? Any other games that were ported to Switch, chances are I played them on PS. Xenoblade Chronicles is on my list too.

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Certainly every Zelda game has its place in a long history of the franchise, but no, you do not need to play them first. If you get a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you can play The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past via that service.

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If you like tactical type games like X-Com, then I’d highly recommend Mario + Rabbids. It’s technically not a Nintendo first party game, but often feels like it.

I also second the recommendations for Hades and Super Smash Bros. And Super Mario Odyssey.

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While true, there are some prime choice games in the franchise history.

And with the Zelda 35th incoming I’d imagine we see more of them soon, perhaps a pack like they did for Mario 35th.

In fact I’d say get that now @Cosmicat . They released a 3 pack of Mario 3D games that is time limited, it will stop selling in a few months. Mario 3D All Stars. It has Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy. 2/3 of which were amazing revolutionary games that absolutely hold up today.

But I’d be on the look out for something similar Zelda too in the coming months.

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Personally I’m happy with the $20-$30 knock-off pro-controllers I’ve bought, rather than paying $80 for official nintendo ones. They can’t turn on the Switch remotely, but other than that they’re good, and having bought three of them I’ve saved over $150! And I’m probably going to get a 4th at some point…

2662

Yes I was just thinking that.

If you like strategy look at Mario Rabbids and Fire Emblem.

2663

For a more old school experienced Langrisser 1+2 was released on Switch also.

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I think it’s worth pointing out that Xenoblade Chronicles 1 & 2 aren’t direct sequels as far as plot goes and you’re really safe playing them in either order. The second one is a shorter game and adds the gacha stuff. The first one is longer(honestly, I’ve never beaten it so I don’t know how much longer, but I’m currently in the process of playing the Switch remaster) and I think has the more interesting story. I think two was a bit divisive but I enjoy them both.

2665

Seriously, you’ll only need one. The battery life is like 40 hours or something, just recharge it overnight occasionally. But if you got money to burn, sure - they are great pieces of hardware!

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would be my number two game on the system, after Breath of the Wild. Though as noted above, it is kind of a love it or hate it game. :)

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My favourite two exclusives are Mario + Rabbids and Splatoon 2.