Monkeyofthefunk

I'll be finishing Mario Odyssey, ranking up with Splatoon 2 and demon demolishing with Doom. Might even grab Arms from the eshop sale

If you live in the UK, you can get it for £29.99 from Argos.

@Hotfusion The PS4 sold 250k & XboxOne 150k but they launched in November, the peak selling period for any product. They also arrived on a wave of excitement from E3, the Switch hasn't had an E3 as yet.

The main problem for Nintendo is that this E3 will be dominated by Project Scorpio so they need a BIG showing at E3 with lots of quality 3rd party support.

I've had big problems with my neon left Joycon. If my knee is in front of it, I get lag and I've even had moments where Link just keeps running when I stop.

I've tried the dock in front of the TV and behind with no luck.

@tudsworth I agree. I prefer going in and chatting about games than saving money and ordering online, I prefer the experience.

Such as riding on them and??

@tudsworth That and the fact that if people don't shop in store, staff lose their jobs.

@FragRed I ordered from my local shop back in January and I'm good to go as well. This is one of the reasons I always order in store instead of online.

@Aslanmagic 45 and I'm there at 11. Gotta be first in line.

@16bitdave Agreed. I'd love a bit of G&G style action.

Looking forward to this to fill a big gap until, fingers crossed, we get a new F-Zero.

@TheWretchedCrow I know what you mean. I was going to place an order but I'm not sure about it now.

@TheWretchedCrow It's listed on the Argos website. I'm not sure Argos have ever listed digital before so I'm guessing it's physical.

@markie7235 We're getting a physical in the UK.

@JaxonH I'm also happy with that. FIFA isn't a reason I'm buying a Switch. What I meant was that people who love Fifa, CoD etc won't buy a Switch if there is a better version available. As I've said in previous comments, games like that aren't what Nintendo consoles are about but they do shift systems. A lack of high spec 3rd party games is why the Wii U failed.

I just hope that people understand what the Switch is about. It's an alternative where you can have fun playing online or sat on the same sofa. I think the advertising will help get that message across but it won't necessarily convert PS & Xbox fans that can afford one console.

@sillygostly Exactly! The Switch is a home console, not a portable so it needs a proper version of FIFA not a downgraded, feature less port. For the sake of the Switch in regards to non Nintendo fans purchasing the system, FIFA 18 needs to be up there with the Xbox One version at least.

I don't know about anybody else but I've been playing Xbox One & PS4 since they launched and now I'm bored beyond belief.

The games are melting into one big messy genre that existed in the 360 & PS3.

This is why Nintendo should always try to be different.

If you want to play CoD, BF etc then why would you play on a system with weaker graphical capabilities? That's not what the big N is about. They provide an alternative, a space where colour, fun, imagination & a mature, friendly, social environment exist.

That's why I love Nintendo.

@FragRed It hasn't. He's just guessing it will to be a bit negative.

My mate works in our local Game shop, where I ordered my Switch and according to him, including mine, they've had 3 pre orders.

Motion controls incoming.

I'm confused. Can you talk to your team during a game or just to the players on your team who are on your friends list?

@Folkloner I hope so. I couldn't put Runner 2 down.

@LordGeovanni If you've got a Wii U, try Runner 2. It's a very addictive game.

Runner 2 was one my favourite Wii U games. I really hope they release it on eShop for Switch. It's the perfect on the go game

@UmbreonsPapa There are limits at some shops but they preorder through many outlets, local shops, big retainers and there's at least 15 online stores as well. The only way to really so it is for people to have to register on a central database but that isn't gonna happen.

The problem is that, like PS4 & Xbox One launches, a lot of consoles are snapped up by people that the sell them on eBay. I think the Switch will sell very well at first but Nintendo need to carry the momentum and secure the 3rd party support.

@Shiryu don't normally pull people up on spelling but if you're waiting for days until your lunch you'll be starving 😂😂😂

@gamermole Same here. I'm hoping for a midnight launch but I normally get home do the system update and nod off.

I'm worried about 3rd party support, battery life & price of accessories but then I remember ZELDA ON THE BOG! Take my money now!

@Moon it has mate. 3d Sonic just doesn't work.

@MarcelRguez agreed.

@Moon I'm as excited for a traditional Sonic game as I am for Zelda.

The issue here is that Nintendo are selling this a home console not a handheld so FPS games from 3rd parties should be ok.

We, as Nintendo fans need to realise that the Switch, in the eyes of many Devs, is still a Wii U. Yes it has the option to be used as a handheld, but it's still a Nintendo console not a mainstream system like PlayStation or Xbox. 3rd parties will not bring their big franchises to it unless it sells well.

BUT it's going to be a great Nintendo console and that's what really matters to us.

Preordered mine so I've got it to take in holiday In April. Perfect for the plane journey and relaxing in the hotel room.

Loved the off TV play on the Wii U so can't wait.

@MarcelRguez point taken but the confusion over what the Wii U was will remain with the Switch. Casual & mobile gamers will see it as a tablet, which many already have.

@MarcelRguez The Wii U had a lot of games at launch and even had AAA 3rd party games. In comparison this launch is awful. I've preordered mine and will always support Nintendo but I'm not convinced it will do any better.

3rd party support is terrible and a lot of Devs/publishers will wait and see how it sells but without their early support, sales will take a hit.

@Folkloner custom build does smack of motion controls again.

Not a good sign. EA will bring FIFA and then leave without saying good bye. I'm not bothered about Battlefield, Fifa and the like but they do help shift boxes.

I've preordered one because of my love for Nintendo but I have a few reservations. Firstly the price. The system isn't that expensive but add in a game, joycon charger grip, case & Pro controller and it's £400. That's a lot of money for a system that will have games that the Wii U could handle.

Secondly the battery life especially when charging the joycons on the go.

Lastly the distinct lack of 3rd party support at launch.

Saying that, I'm getting one because of the portability and first party games.

@leuvsion Thanks.

@neufel fingers crossed.

At £35 no. Not a chance. Should have been a pack in. This Switch is getting very expensive.

Bit off topic but I want to take the Switch on holiday without the dock. Anybody know whether it's possible to charge the joycons without the dock? Or do I need the recharging joycon grip?

@Sinton in a way it's not even competing with them. It's something that's different enough to warrant somebody buying it as a second console because of the potability. It is the only console you can play Nintendo games on. If it gets suitable 3rd party support it should do well.

@Darkwario1 Keep them coming.

@Darkwario1 With puns like that I was tempted to hit the report button but your comedy keeps the net afloat. I've been trawling through these comments and your jokes are terrible but also a ray of sunshine. You must be a laugh at your plaice! I'm running out of lines now.

Can't wait to get my hands on the console but it's getting very expensive.

£280 console + £50 game + £35 decent battery + £15 case and that's without a Pro controller.

I wanted this for a 4 hour flight and 2 hours at the airport. Looks like hand held is the only way to play & charge.

@Anti-Matter No they don't but you are being a bit short sighted. There's a lot of games that aren't violent on Xbox & PS and you're missing out.

@Anti-Matter There are a hell of a lot of very good Japenese games on PS4 as well you know.

@Anti-Matter that's the problem with Nintendo, they don't cater for all tastes whereas Sony & MS do.