So I Finally Made the Switch - Random Thoughts

On 08/06/2017 at 11:26 AM by mothman

Well made it to the Switch really.

I'm really loving it so far. I'm also really enjoying Zelda now that I don't blow myself up (as frequently).

I picked up a 64 GB Micro SD card for it. That should hold me unti l can find a 200 GB + at a reasonable price. I plan on going mostly physical.

I love the fact that is has a USB C charging port. My Nexus 6P uses the same port so I can charge the Switch with my phone charger and I don't have to place it in the dock all the time.

After much deliberation I wound up with Zelda as my first physical game and it is brilliant. I love climbin up high on the plateau and finding previously unexplored areas. I've completed two shrines already and I'm on my way to the third. Having a little trouble with the cold while trying to get over the mountain but I'll manage eventually.

I went through two full charges yesterday. I stopped when I realized I'd forgotten how to use the bows. Of course I remembered as soon as I shut down the Switch.

For my first digital game I bought I am Setsuna. It's on sale right now. I have it on my PS4 but it was fun to play it out on the front porch yesterday.

I've been switching (see what I did there) back and forth between TV and portable mode and I love the simplicity of it. I find that I'm prone to use the joy cons on their own rather than put them in the holster. I may invest in a pro controller but they are so expensive right now.

Of course having a Switch now has put FF 12 and Crash on hold for a bit. I have also drifted away from Persona 5. I got to the final leg of the third dungeon then stopped.

I'll probably get MK 8 next or Splatoon 2 and I'm looking forward to Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade 2.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

08/06/2017 at 12:01 PM

you gotta keep talking to the old man, he's in different places on the map, and he helps you with problems, explains things. You'll see. It's actually quite neat.

I bought Setsuna too. Never played it before. HAven't started it yet, but probably today. I go back and forth between TV and portable mode too, depending on my mood. Zelda does look good on the big screen, but it's also nice to lay down on the couch and play in the other room with the handheld.

I miss playing FF12 but that's going to have to wait.

mothman

08/06/2017 at 12:08 PM

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08/06/2017 at 12:11 PM

ok I think i saw it last night, but I was busying Zeldaing

Cary Woodham

08/06/2017 at 12:37 PM

Cook yourself up some peppers to get over that cold mountain.

I really liked I am Setsuna. Reviewed it for the Switch a while back.

08/06/2017 at 01:28 PM

Haven't figured out the cooking yet but then I haven't tried to. peppers are plentiful

08/06/2017 at 11:26 PM

Just go up to a pot, make sure it's lit, go to your inventory and tell Link to hold food, then plop it in the pot. Then go to the inventory and tell him to eat it. I love how Link eats food in that game. All in one bite! Cooking was my favorite thing to do in Breath of the Wild. I made Link eat so many foods. He should've been as big as a house by the time he saved Zelda!

08/07/2017 at 09:25 AM

I originally tried to carry food I was holding up to an open fire. Not recommended.

08/07/2017 at 01:16 PM

It'll just sear your food, not cook it all the way. Amazing they made that difference in the game. Near the volcano you can also sear food just by setting it on the ground. PROTIP: Don't use bomb arrows near the volcano. Trust me. :)

08/07/2017 at 02:00 PM

It not only seared my food but me as well to the tune of two hearts. LOL

Super Step Contributing Writer

08/06/2017 at 01:45 PM

Mortal Kombat 8 is on Switch? Why?

08/06/2017 at 02:24 PM

ha ha I think he means Mario Kart. :)

08/06/2017 at 11:27 PM

Yeah, how could you think MK stood for Mortal Kombat. It's like how people think AC stands for Assassin's Creed when it clearly stands for Animal Crossing. :)

08/07/2017 at 12:59 AM

Yup! :)

08/07/2017 at 02:02 PM

Yep, I've always wanted to play that Assassin's Creed New Leaf game but I can't find it anywhere.

Halochief90

08/12/2017 at 07:04 AM

I recently discovered you can charge an Android tablet with a PS4 controller charger. It's very convenient. Congrats on getting a Switch.

PixlBit