Nintendo Switch Console Neon with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & 3 Months Switch Online

I purchased the Animal Crossing Edition Switch approx. 2 years ago and wanted to do a full review from a hardcore gamers perspective.For starters, I did not purchase my console from Home Deliveries USA but from a local, national gamestore but theres no doubtin my mind that Home Deliveries USAs product would have arrived quickly and as promised.So, Ive been a gamer since the early 1980s as still remember getting my first atari, I enjoy all types of gaming consoles and have logged thousands of hours over the last 35 years or so. To be honest, I wasnt excited about the switch coming out as Nintendo has not really geared their products towards the hardcore gamer and have instead focused mostly on family style gaming. Matter of fact, the last Nintendo console I had prior ... MoreI purchased the Animal Crossing Edition Switch approx. 2 years ago and wanted to do a full review from a hardcore gamers perspective.For starters, I did not purchase my console from Home Deliveries USA but from a local, national gamestore but theres no doubtin my mind that Home Deliveries USAs product would have arrived quickly and as promised.So, Ive been a gamer since the early 1980s as still remember getting my first atari, I enjoy all types of gaming consoles and have logged thousands of hours over the last 35 years or so. To be honest, I wasnt excited about the switch coming out as Nintendo has not really geared their products towards the hardcore gamer and have instead focused mostly on family style gaming. Matter of fact, the last Nintendo console I had prior to the switch was the gamecube which most people know was a disappointment compared to other consoles that were out at the time.Like I mentioned , I bought my switch around 2 years ago and bought it as an impulse buy. Covid was in full swing and I found myself as home more so I figured if I was going tp be at home then I might as well buy the switch even know I already owned the ps4 and xb1. Figured Id complete my collection. The very first games I purchased were BOTW and Mario Odysey. Those titles are Nintendo specific so I decided I was only going to purchase Nintendo exclusive titles for the switch considering that I an buy the cross platform titles for my other consoles and save some money. I was surprised at the initial cost of the switch games vs other consoles but soon learned that Nintendo does that intentionally but also that the carts retain their value more than disk based consoles.I was very surprised at the game selection that the switch offers. As a game collector I was amazed at their hard copy selection which other brands dont typically release. Switch gameplay does seem a little dated and their graphics arent necessarily up to par but theres more to gaming than just graphics. Th.

I purchased the enhaced run model of this console and I have never been more in like with a console in my all life! Whereas pricey, it's worth any penny I paid, and is presumably my the vast majority of utilized gaming console to date. I be mindful of the fact myself a comfortable gamer, so Xbox and PlayStation never really get into my classic or playing as perfectly as this hybrid console does. Yes naturally this product could improve, larger screen, faster processing, more effictive gaming, greater battery, etc etc… I’m entirely pleased with aside my alternate runs and wouldn’t be bothered if it never got those updates as much as it kept running as agreeably as it does! It’s games library is always being included to! Games from other consoles are being ... MoreI purchased the enhaced run model of this console and I have never been more in like with a console in my all life! Whereas pricey, it's worth any penny I paid, and is presumably my the vast majority of utilized gaming console to date. I be mindful of the fact myself a comfortable gamer, so Xbox and PlayStation never really get into my classic or playing as perfectly as this hybrid console does. Yes naturally this product could improve, larger screen, faster processing, more effictive gaming, greater battery, etc etc… I’m entirely pleased with aside my alternate runs and wouldn’t be bothered if it never got those updates as much as it kept running as agreeably as it does! It’s games library is always being included to! Games from other consoles are being adapted for the alternate and I could never be more excited! It’s simple, it’s easy, you have the ability to customise it with new joycons, play multiplayer moral like it’s ancestor the wii, and more. I wish I could suck up to this console even over I already am due to it’s beautifully perfect! Certain it’s joycons could use enhacing as countless users have faced joycon drift, something I can’t say I’ve ever been a victim of *touch wood* I truthful bear that destitute option is worth it for the high quality of gaming I avoid this product! Nintendo did something innovative, and any other gaming firm will succeed suit I'm going to have to or another.

This revised model of the Switch comes with a number of features that I honestly can't fully appreciate as someone who didn't own the previous model. The big thing that drew me in was the extended battery life, even though so far I haven't played much in handheld mode and not at all in tabletop, but they use the same amount of battery either way I would imagine. The reason I'm giving this system five stars probably say more about how good it is than anything else. But I pretty much expected as much. I'm sure by now you can go online and find more detailed reviews for the gaming system, but in case you're wondering here, this one comes with the system, two gray joycons, two attachments to turn each joycon into its own controller, a base to connect both joycons into ... MoreThis revised model of the Switch comes with a number of features that I honestly can't fully appreciate as someone who didn't own the previous model. The big thing that drew me in was the extended battery life, even though so far I haven't played much in handheld mode and not at all in tabletop, but they use the same amount of battery either way I would imagine. The reason I'm giving this system five stars probably say more about how good it is than anything else. But I pretty much expected as much. I'm sure by now you can go online and find more detailed reviews for the gaming system, but in case you're wondering here, this one comes with the system, two gray joycons, two attachments to turn each joycon into its own controller, a base to connect both joycons into the formation of a singular controller, the required cables, and the Switch dock. So you'll probably want to buy a few things alongside this such as an SD card for reasonable storage space, a pro controller for a more standard controller experience, maybe a dock sleeve to prevent the possibility of scratching the screen from insertion and ejection of the system, an online pass if you plan to play any games with online features... just basically a lot of things that would be nice if they came with the system itself. This will inflate the price further, but the thing here is that this is going to replace the old models of the Switch and simply make this the main one manufactured now. So... basically, if you want a cheaper Switch you'll want to get a Switch Lite and this one will still cost about 300 bucks like the 2.5+ year-old original variant still costs. That is, unless you want to go used. I'm only bringing up these points because while this is a great system, I do think you should be aware of what is likely to happen with prices and availability going forward and plan accordingly. Once I realize a Switch was still going to cost the same if I wanted the ability to do on and off TV play I decided I might as well just hop on board with this newer variant. I'd recommend you do the same as it has had tweaks to make it just a slightly better version all around than the previous model. Otherwise, if price is a concern, wait for the Switch Lite and see how it tickles your fancy. Also, here's tip. If you want to turn the system off as opposed to leaving it in sleep mode, simply hold down the power button on the system for a few seconds and then a menu will appear with the option to restart or shut down. Also note that you cannot play on the TV off of the Switch's battery power. The dock needs to be plugged in for the dock to function. I hope something in here was helpful.

Average Pokémon Game

I want to start this review off by saying I absolutely love Pokémon and have been a big fan of the games since I was a child. My husband and I were super excited for Scarlet and Violets release, so we decided to purchase both versions. The game/story line isn’t bad, hence the three star review, but it has a lot of issues that should be addressed. In my opinion, the graphics are poor for a 2022 release, and I often have to take breaks because the erratic camera and visual issues cause a bit of motion sickness. I’ve never experienced this with a game before, but discovered others online were having the same problem with Scarlet and Violet. The characters and layout of the game are decent, and I do like the open world concept. It does feel like the Pokémon are more ... MoreI want to start this review off by saying I absolutely love Pokémon and have been a big fan of the games since I was a child. My husband and I were super excited for Scarlet and Violets release, so we decided to purchase both versions. The game/story line isn’t bad, hence the three star review, but it has a lot of issues that should be addressed. In my opinion, the graphics are poor for a 2022 release, and I often have to take breaks because the erratic camera and visual issues cause a bit of motion sickness. I’ve never experienced this with a game before, but discovered others online were having the same problem with Scarlet and Violet. The characters and layout of the game are decent, and I do like the open world concept. It does feel like the Pokémon are more alive in this game because you will see them sleeping, flying around, or climbing trees, which I think adds something special to the gameplay experience. If the graphics and details had been thought out and executed more carefully, I believe this would have been an incredible game. The visual quality of a video game really makes or breaks the playing experience; Therefore, I personally wouldn’t have purchased this game if it weren’t for the novelty of collecting and experiencing the excitement of a new Pokémon title. Overall, I’d probably skip this version unless some of the issues are addressed through an update.

Buggy but still fun

It's rough but I'm enjoying myself.I've mostly laughed off some of the jank like the camera clipping through the ground or how goofy it looks when an NPC wanders around at 3fps in the background of a cutscene, but it's harder to forgive the stutters during stuff like animations for throwing a pokeball or the way the game will freeze for split second while (presumably) assets are loading for an in-engine cutscene like an NPC entering the room for a conversation. I've disliked these types of interactions less and less since the 3DS era. The quick cutscene of the trainer throwing the ball (or even the mechanics of sneaking around and throwing balls) is a huge step back from the approach Arceus had, and I think that might be my biggest disappointment. I just wanted ... MoreIt's rough but I'm enjoying myself.I've mostly laughed off some of the jank like the camera clipping through the ground or how goofy it looks when an NPC wanders around at 3fps in the background of a cutscene, but it's harder to forgive the stutters during stuff like animations for throwing a pokeball or the way the game will freeze for split second while (presumably) assets are loading for an in-engine cutscene like an NPC entering the room for a conversation. I've disliked these types of interactions less and less since the 3DS era. The quick cutscene of the trainer throwing the ball (or even the mechanics of sneaking around and throwing balls) is a huge step back from the approach Arceus had, and I think that might be my biggest disappointment. I just wanted Arceus's mechanics in an open world with a gym path and more to do. I got the gym path and more to do, but the mechanics somehow got left behind. Arceus felt modern mechanically, with the ability to catch a wild Pokemon by surprise with different ball type altering your odds of catching them without a fight. I can't help but feel they wanted to dumb down the mainline game because they patronizingly think kids can't do the right stick to aim.Besides those gripes, there's a solid game in here. It's an actual open world, whereas Sword/Shield had some open zones mixed into the usual linear routes, and Arceus had just open zones that were distant biomes that didn't flow into each other. And frankly, it's pretty good. The three main narrative paths keep things varied and you're allowed to tackle things in any order, so long as you have the skill to overcome some level gaps.This could have been favorite Pokemon game, and it may end up being my favorite on Switch, but I can't ignore some of the technical shortcomings.

Fun game lackluster framerate.

TL;DR version: Handheld mode probably has bad performance, Games still fun even with its minor to medium performance drops, Make sure you have internet and get version 1.0.1. best price I’d recomend is 49.99 or below if you can. Full Version: I had fun with the game but if choppy framerate and sometimes flashing or popping in textures bother you, I’d be unable to recommend. They added some nice quality of life features like being able to rename pokemon at any time, forget or relearn pokemon moves anywhere. Also the picnic system makes pokemon eggs so much faster to obtain than older games. Some of the new pokemon look cute or cool. The lack choice when it comes to youe characters shirt or pants feels limiting, I get that we’re students in academy and there’s a dress ... MoreTL;DR version: Handheld mode probably has bad performance, Games still fun even with its minor to medium performance drops, Make sure you have internet and get version 1.0.1. best price I’d recomend is 49.99 or below if you can. Full Version: I had fun with the game but if choppy framerate and sometimes flashing or popping in textures bother you, I’d be unable to recommend. They added some nice quality of life features like being able to rename pokemon at any time, forget or relearn pokemon moves anywhere. Also the picnic system makes pokemon eggs so much faster to obtain than older games. Some of the new pokemon look cute or cool. The lack choice when it comes to youe characters shirt or pants feels limiting, I get that we’re students in academy and there’s a dress code but come on man. I haven’t played in handheld mode, On an OLED or Lite model but if you plan to play in those modes you might wanna wait for the first dlc or a patch, The handheld modes apparently have some pretty bad performance also you’ll want to have internet for the “Day One Patch” which puts the version number at 1.0.1 which i believe most people who got tons of bugs might be using jailbroken switches that need to be kept offline. Otherwise in the 1.0.1 version I’ve yet to experience any game breaking bugs almost 100 hours in.

Great, but also not so great…

I’ve been playing Pokémon since I could remember and it’s nice to see how advanced the game has gotten through the years. Although this game specifically kinda felt a little rushed and could use some cosmetic work. Don’t get me wrong, the whole gameplay and story was *chef’s kiss*, but there are some glitches and such that could be fixed. When playing through, some of the transitions would take longer than others and it would often times leave me thinking my game crashed. There are also some bugs with some of the characters like Ms. Raifort’s hair doing a little bit too much on its own. The game also seemed a little bit more easier to play through than before. I found myself blowing through the Elite Four whereas in other games it would take more of a fight and a ... MoreI’ve been playing Pokémon since I could remember and it’s nice to see how advanced the game has gotten through the years. Although this game specifically kinda felt a little rushed and could use some cosmetic work. Don’t get me wrong, the whole gameplay and story was *chef’s kiss*, but there are some glitches and such that could be fixed. When playing through, some of the transitions would take longer than others and it would often times leave me thinking my game crashed. There are also some bugs with some of the characters like Ms. Raifort’s hair doing a little bit too much on its own. The game also seemed a little bit more easier to play through than before. I found myself blowing through the Elite Four whereas in other games it would take more of a fight and a few black outs to the PokéCenter before finally beating them, especially with the “champion”.Overall though, the game is so good. I love the side quests and the picnics are a great alternative being that I get to breed my Pokémon and interact with them more. The scenic views are great and it also had a great plot twists in the story. I’ve finished the main story, but I have yet to go through all the gym leaders again, finish up some classes, and complete my Pokédex, but still a great game.

Research Before Purchasing Pokemon Violet

Ok, so I'm going to start with performance issues. You can expect drops in FPS throughout the game and crashes later on in the game due to issues with memory and what not. I'm quitting well before end-game, but I've watched reviews and videos on youtube. Terrain abilities are going to cause significant FPS drops.Graphics aren't the worst I've seen, but they're no where near the best. Attack animations are smaller in scale than previous games and are pretty lackluster. Like, you're not going to have this big display of power anymore.The pokedex is not impressive at all. The newer pokemon are all pretty dull and they seem to have selected all the boring pokemon from previous generations to incorporate into the gen-9 pokedex. Undoubtedly this was done with the ... MoreOk, so I'm going to start with performance issues. You can expect drops in FPS throughout the game and crashes later on in the game due to issues with memory and what not. I'm quitting well before end-game, but I've watched reviews and videos on youtube. Terrain abilities are going to cause significant FPS drops.Graphics aren't the worst I've seen, but they're no where near the best. Attack animations are smaller in scale than previous games and are pretty lackluster. Like, you're not going to have this big display of power anymore.The pokedex is not impressive at all. The newer pokemon are all pretty dull and they seem to have selected all the boring pokemon from previous generations to incorporate into the gen-9 pokedex. Undoubtedly this was done with the intention of pushing out more interesting pokemon in future DLC's to make them more attractive for purchase.This was my big deal breaker: If you plan on competitive play and breeding pokemon, synchronize does not work anymore with encounters so be ready to farm rare pokemon for hours with no control over their natures. You can use mints, but it's too much work either way. As someone that's extremely O.C.D. and a perfectionist, this was finally killed it for me. If you don't know what that ability's secondary effect is, it forces specific natures on pokemon you encounter in the wild. Natures and characteristics both effect pokemon stats. It's just going to make the game even more tedious.I'm returning this product this evening.

This is my game, it's small and broken, but it's good.

Getting it out of the way: Graphically, much of this game is a mess. There needs to be a better way to level scale the world. I sure wish I wasn't stuck in this academy uniform. I almost gave up after getting to the main town and finding so many duplicated shops. I had some pretty heavy criticisms about the opening after getting to Mesagoza, but when it finally let me loose, I started having a blast. When this game is beautiful, it's beautiful. I managed to have a battle with Nemona just as the sun was rising and it just felt GOOD. Team Star is honestly one of my favorite teams. They're still absolutely antagonists, but they're not built up as evil. They're all a blast and it's actually a pretty challenging fight to start with for each one if you're not prepared. ... MoreGetting it out of the way: Graphically, much of this game is a mess. There needs to be a better way to level scale the world. I sure wish I wasn't stuck in this academy uniform. I almost gave up after getting to the main town and finding so many duplicated shops. I had some pretty heavy criticisms about the opening after getting to Mesagoza, but when it finally let me loose, I started having a blast. When this game is beautiful, it's beautiful. I managed to have a battle with Nemona just as the sun was rising and it just felt GOOD. Team Star is honestly one of my favorite teams. They're still absolutely antagonists, but they're not built up as evil. They're all a blast and it's actually a pretty challenging fight to start with for each one if you're not prepared. The gyms and titans in comparison are weaker, but I really enjoy the Elite Four in this game, and I loved Arven's storyline. Plus the chance to drive around the world was just relaxing. I'm torn on the gym leaders but I really love about half of them. Nemona, Arven and Penny are some of my favorite Rivals in the series, and I have been playing since 1999. They're all very different, but fairly well rounded characters! Also, the pokemon in this generation are mostly good. Tandemaus/Mausehold may be the funniest thing I have ever seen. It is just some mice. Whatever you're picturing, it's wrong. It's just some mice. And there's a pokemon thats just sushi. Peak design. But there are two real highlights here: The finale of the game in Area Zero blew away all my expectations for what I thought the end of a Pokemon game should be. It's heartbreaking and a little scary, and like nothing I've ever experienced in 22 years of being a fan of this franchise. I want to take the feeling of that final climactic battle and bottle it. It reminded me of everything I have ever loved about Pokemon. And the biggest highlight of this game is the music. Professor Turo's theme, Team Star's theme, the Four Peril's theme, the Area Zero theme, overworld, battles, the Elite Four, there is not a single track in this game that is not a banger. I can find criticism of most of the game, nothing is quite perfect about it and I can be realistic about that. But the music for this game is untouchable. Rating would be about 4.5/5 if I could give it that, because while the glitches are sure there, everything else just went far above my expectations. So I'm rounding up. Legends: Arceus overall is a better quality game, but it does not reach the highs that Violet does. I will be playing this game for years to come, just hopefully without great balls just appearing in the middle of rooms.

Was fun for someone who hasnt played since 2011

My last pokemon game was soul silver in the late 00’s, since then there has been numerous quality of life improvements. The 3D environment is fun, but the framerates suffer as a result. Ill admit the first time walking around the environment it was immersive and beautiful, seeing some of my favorite pokemon returning. Some pokemon that only evolve via trades can now be caught in the wild or via a new “raid” mechanic. This is huge for those who want to catch em all and fill their pokedex. Another great improvement is EV training; you dont need to breed the perfect pokemon as now there are ways to pay to get maxed out perfect IV pokemon within the game. If you have saved some cash in game, you can max out to level 100 any new pokemon. The story was pretty boring for ... MoreMy last pokemon game was soul silver in the late 00’s, since then there has been numerous quality of life improvements. The 3D environment is fun, but the framerates suffer as a result. Ill admit the first time walking around the environment it was immersive and beautiful, seeing some of my favorite pokemon returning. Some pokemon that only evolve via trades can now be caught in the wild or via a new “raid” mechanic. This is huge for those who want to catch em all and fill their pokedex. Another great improvement is EV training; you dont need to breed the perfect pokemon as now there are ways to pay to get maxed out perfect IV pokemon within the game. If you have saved some cash in game, you can max out to level 100 any new pokemon. The story was pretty boring for the most part but the climax was surprisingly enjoyable. I hardly encountered any bugs so i feel thats overblown by others. SUGGESTIONS: this game desperately needs a difficulty option. As a vet, it was way too easy. Having the option to make the game harder would make it dramatically more enjoyable. The trainers mostly have 1-2 pokemon, so they are a joke. The gym leaders have static levels so you can go off exploring and come back way stronger than them all. If pokemon is going the open world route, it needs to have the gym leaders scale dynamically with the trainer (same applied to the elite 4). A return of the battle tower would be enjoyable as well. All in all you can find details from other commenters about the main story. If you like pokemon and havent played in several gens, you will probably find this enjoyable. If you play every generation and are expecting some type of leap, youll be disappointed.