I'm still on the fence with these but this is tempting - I don't like 'serious' games like the Xbox & PS, prefer fun games but more handheld than screen so I'd use it handheld all the time. Any advice?
2minutenoodles to B4rg4inseeker
11 Sep 17#4
Get one.
EagleUK to B4rg4inseeker
11 Sep 17#6
Had a go on my friends one, they are great just lack of content. I am very surprised they haven't got a lot of the great indie games around on their platform. It would be ideal.
bleachedsmiles to EagleUK
11 Sep 17#9
Indie games are being announced and coming out all the time on it. And let's be fair, it will end the year with the strongest support from first party this year of all the three systems.
KCooperman to EagleUK
11 Sep 17#15
I own around 20+ games for my switch already, so saying there is a lack of content is nonsense. Sounds like your friend needs to buy more games! Obviously not every indie game is going to be ported to the switch, but a lot of the great ones are already available and new ones being announced all the time
catt466 to B4rg4inseeker
11 Sep 17#21
Buy 2ds xl.
1988dave to catt466
11 Sep 17#25
Buy this Buy switch? Future support. Graphically superior? Also if you want go big. Connect it to tv
joanddan7
11 Sep 17#2
Tempted also but want the grey one really. Heat either way
reindeer333
11 Sep 17#3
Heat :smile:
you_gotta_be_kidding
11 Sep 17#5
I'm waiting for sub £200 with bundled games... I reckon when the next gen PlayStation and X box come it will drop... Here's hoping anyway
bleachedsmiles to you_gotta_be_kidding
11 Sep 17#7
Not a chance. Nintendo don't see themselves as competing to be your main home console...they'll settle for your secondary. This will only go under £200 with a possible game bundle when they release the next iteration of the switch...give it two years and you're laughing with the savings you'll make.
you_gotta_be_kidding to bleachedsmiles
11 Sep 17#14
Funny, I was told the same thing with the Wii U. I wanted the Wii U premium with games for sub £200 and sure enough close to Xmas a few months after release I got it for £195 with code at Tesco direct.
bleachedsmiles to you_gotta_be_kidding
11 Sep 17#40
The wiiU was late competition for the 360 and PS3...this ain't trying to compete with Xbox one and PS4. But wait and see.
Istanbul_Kop to you_gotta_be_kidding
11 Sep 17#33
Sounds like me waiting for the Wii-U price drop that never came.
shaneo632
11 Sep 17#8
I think I'm gonna hold out a little longer until it's around £210.
ziggy93
11 Sep 17#10
B4rg4inseeker wrote: "I'm still on the fence with these but this is tempting - I don't like 'serious' games like the Xbox & PS, prefer fun games but more handheld than screen so I'd use it handheld all the time. Any advice?"
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Nintendo are fantastic at catering for all kinds of gamers. Casual or core gamer.
There are plenty of Indies and multiplayer/party games for Nintendo, on top of all the more varied big titles that they release.
Seriously the Switch is fab for most people. It just depends on the cost, whether you personally see yourself using it.
jayjayuk1234
11 Sep 17#11
Colour scheme is atrocious, get the grey one
BuzzDuraband
11 Sep 17#12
Heat :smile:
chasolo
11 Sep 17#13
Nintendo is deed
Grumpee
11 Sep 17#16
Love this notion of the price dropping or that Nintendo is dead. This console is their biggest win since Wii. Not counting 3ds.
The switch has sold more in its initial 6 months in Japan than the PS4, and the switch launched outside peak retail. Also the stock shortages etc.
Whether you like it or not the console is a success so far. If you don't want one, don't buy one (and maybe don't spend your time in threads relating to them?)
Great deal. :grin:
Leonintelex
11 Sep 17#17
They are predicting big stock shortages for Xmas due to shortage of components.
These will be going for insane prices in December - got a feeling they will be on a lot Christmas lists. I'd get it now or wait until next year when supply is available.
FireOnAWire
11 Sep 17#18
If it was Grey then maybe. If it included a game then definitely.
Still can't pull the trigger.
jennagough
11 Sep 17#19
Just ordered thank you for son's Xmas pressie
crazy_b to jennagough
11 Sep 17#24
Imo you have bought far too early. Got loads of sales coming well Before xmas
jennagough to crazy_b
11 Sep 17#29
Yeh and I can image stock will be hard to find at least I've got one and if I've paid a bit more that's fine at least I'll have a very happy son xmas
2minutenoodles to jennagough
11 Sep 17#31
It won't get much cheaper for a very long time. Nintendo is notorious for holding value until the next iteration of their own console
1988dave
11 Sep 17#20
Good price after playing one tempted but not shelling out yet until they do summat with the dick and the scratching it causes. Only downside Nintendo did was naffing the dock up
Traldera to 1988dave
11 Sep 17#23
Ummm. I think you are using it wrong...
crazy_b to Traldera
11 Sep 17#26
Hahahaha it's a games console think you ordered the wrong thing. Try lovehunny.com
1988dave to Traldera
11 Sep 17#27
Not really. The dock just isn't wide enough. Look at the corners. They end up getting scratched
Gormond to 1988dave
11 Sep 17#39
Mine has no scratches and has been in and out the dock multiple times every week since launch. Unsure what people are doing to scratch it.
i7andy to 1988dave
11 Sep 17#28
Just get a tempered glass screen protector.
KCooperman to 1988dave
11 Sep 17#30
I agree it's a poor design. I use an extension cable so I don't have to put it in the dock. I also have my switch in a hard shell, so it wouldn't fit in the dock anyway, so this solution works well (without having to keep removing the case)
Great idea. Don't get me wrong the console is an amazing piece of kit. Just they didn't think the dock through very well. Cheers
2minutenoodles to 1988dave
11 Sep 17#35
I don't think it is meant as a treatment for crabs.
crazy_b
11 Sep 17#22
Coming down nicely but Nintendo always crashes. Can't believe people paying £40 for the games crazy. They will all be £15 each soon. Under £200 this will be by Black Friday imo. Will get my son one for xmas at that. Or below
Gormond
11 Sep 17#34
Great console at a great price, I got mine at launch and still play it often, more so than my PC, XB1 and PS4.
Stephen.Butler
11 Sep 17#36
I get staff discount on this, saving £50.50, I wish I waited now as I paid £257
Bradmax57
11 Sep 17#37
Thanks for this, was planning on getting one for son for xmas, so have just ordered, along with my wifes 10% staff discount and a £2 Clubcard voucher she had on her account got it for £227, not bad, usually hate buying stuff like this way in advance as I will in effect loose 3 months warranty but it would be sods law there will be none left in December.
jennagough
11 Sep 17#38
Crazy_b will be waiting a while then he thinks he'll get it for £200
Coolcatcarter88
11 Sep 17#41
£250 with Super Mario Odyssey over the November sales weekend and I'll bite.
itsvimal
11 Sep 17#42
Grey in stock now
Bradmax57
11 Sep 17#43
Isnt that bleeding typical moments after I order the red and blue one lol2
h00dwink
11 Sep 17#44
Wait 2 years just to save £80? You seriously undervalue your time.
EdStraker
11 Sep 17#45
Been on the fence for a while about getting one yet, but with £26 worth of Clubcard vouchers, £229 seemed too good a price to miss. Pick it up on Wednesday :thumbsup:
ejb02
11 Sep 17#46
Yep me too, even if it does come down another £20 at least we'll have ours nicely tucked away well in advance and at a great price :smile:
jrk4
11 Sep 17#47
I have had the neon console since release. I keep meaning to but I still haven't put the screen protector on that I have. I dock it quite regularly (carefully) and it hasn't got a scratch on it. In terms of games, I already have more than I have time to play. Zelda, Lego city, Disgaea, Mario + Rabbids, Binding of Isaac, Bomberman, Mariokart, Minecraft, Sonic Mania, Fast RMX, plus loads of other eshop titles which seem to be being added constantly. I think theres a total of over 100 games available on the eshop now (lots of them indies). Yes theres a lot of ports too but playing them all on the go is awesome. Loads more indie games are in the pipeline too - just look at the latest nindies direct.
I'm not convinced theres going to be any significant reductions - why bother reducing it when they're selling as fast as can be supplied? If you have the patience then yeah wait some and you might save some money but I say buy it now it's money well spent!!! Oh and I can't wait for Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade!
Bradmax57
11 Sep 17#48
Anyone whos already got one know what size memory card can be installed? I've got a few 200gb ones hoping they work
looks like the 2tb is the theoretical max. I read that 400gb cards will be available soon. Your 200gb should be fine - I've filled 20gb of 128gb in 6 months. I prefer to buy physical if possible.
craiger082
11 Sep 17#51
Love my switch! Gf got me one as a surprise when they launched!
bleachedsmiles
11 Sep 17#52
*Rolls eyes* try not to hurt yourself.
chasolo
11 Sep 17#53
we'll see buddy, it's Sega all over again. make good games but utter shite consoles.
Wigwam851
11 Sep 17#54
enjoy your wii u and indie game machine. more money than sense you lot
Tootles77
11 Sep 17#55
It's £25 off code and I've also £14.50 in points. £240.49....is it a good deal? This is what my kid is wanting for Christmas!
2minutenoodles
11 Sep 17#56
It is a deal on a console with massive stock issues due to component wars with Apple. Not only do Nintendo consoles hold their value there is a good possibility you won't even be able to get one around Christmas so yes for there to even be a deal it is pretty good.
Bradmax57
11 Sep 17#57
I'd prefer to buy digital tbh, saves having to carry around multiple carts etc
KazzyD
11 Sep 17#58
Just bought the Grey for my son for Christmas, used the £25 off code and had almost £50 in clubcard points, so quite pleased with that, as close to £200 as I am going to get this year.
Just need 2 or 3 games for it now and will have one happy boy come Christmas morning :grin:
jrk4
11 Sep 17#59
Fair enough. Theres definately something to be said about having instant access and not having to store the carts and change them around. Personally I like having the box and carts (and sometimes little extras like manuals, music cds etc). It also saves filling up my sd card too quick and sometimes its actually cheaper to buy the physical than the digital. I have bought a good few eshop games as well so i suppose I'm reserving my microsd for exclusively digital downloads.
Panchos
11 Sep 17#60
I am going to buy one for Mario, but I don't need it right now. And I have BoTW on wii U
WHAT DO??!
Stephen.Butler
12 Sep 17#61
£240 vs £280, of course it's a good deal. (this won't go down in price for a good year or so), and with Christmas coming up they're going to be hard to find/out of stock. If you have the money, go for it!
crispylimbs
12 Sep 17#62
:joy: :joy: :joy:
2minutenoodles
12 Sep 17#63
Tricky if you own botw already. Pokken is out very soon and then Mario just around the corner but then you may already have Pokken; otherwise Mario Rabbids is meant to be good.
mudstuff
12 Sep 17#64
Supremely tempted as I want one for Mario. Curious to see if there will be any black Friday deals
wolfman78
12 Sep 17#65
cheers.. just got grey one..grab one now at that price as these wont go down in price for a long time
clonereeco
12 Sep 17#66
Like others I can't decide if I want one, got a 46" TV , 27" monitor , ps4 , pc & printer amongst other things all in the corner of my room and the cables are already a nightmare even after some attempt to tidy so don't think adding even more by getting this would help.
Plus I've not owned a Nintendo console since the gamecube and don't know if I'd appreciate the games :disappointed: :cry:
thegazman
12 Sep 17#67
Amazed at folk using clubcard vouchers to supplement buying this :thinking:
Surely you are best boosting them on restaurant deals or the likes? Or waiting for the next direct double up?
Schlong121
12 Sep 17#68
Got this on Friday for for £279.99
Not even mad, I have had the most enjoyable dumps in all my life over the weekend playing Mario Kart :grin:
UltimatePhoenix
12 Sep 17#69
I think the double ended last year didnt it???
EdStraker
12 Sep 17#70
Tesco are no longer doing the double up on Clubcard
adam0812
12 Sep 17#71
Thanks OP, got the console, pro controller + carry case and Mario Kart using the £25, £10 and £5 voucher respectively!
Panchos
12 Sep 17#72
Was that cheaper splitting up the vouchers than just using the 150 on the whole lot?
HJboss
12 Sep 17#73
Il buy one if u got a few How much ??
HJboss
12 Sep 17#74
She's a keeper mate , you done well son
Itsabargain69
12 Sep 17#75
I can't believe people are willing to wait a few months just to save like £40. These same people probably spend that much on coffee every week. Stop being so tight if you can afford £250 You can afford the rest.
FireOnAWire
12 Sep 17#76
Just caved and bought one :smiley_cat:
She's a keeper.
jpxdude
12 Sep 17#77
Best things anyone buying a Switch can do is get a tempered glass screen. The front of the Switch's screen itself is soft plastic, meaning although it's less susceptible to shattering, it will get scratched up a lot more easier.
A tempered glass protector saves you from these issues. Had one on mine since launch and the screen is still pristine. Only about £10 for a protector and a spare
squibski
12 Sep 17#78
I have the grey one but now I want the one with red and blue joycon. Plenty of people on here saying they want grey instead...swapsies? Haha
sneakyduck
12 Sep 17#79
you can't play Zelda on a printer, silly sausage
clonereeco
12 Sep 17#80
@sneakyduck hehe I know , wish I could , also wish I had more space but think I only want the console for the games as it would be so rare that I would ever want to play the switch on the go , would definitely buy if I had kids but being a fairly hardcore gamer on pc and ps4 I can't see myself getting in to the games as much as I'd like
sneakyduck
12 Sep 17#81
I used the old "my five year old wants to play Mario" excuse when I bought mine from Very last Sunday!
jacjacatac
12 Sep 17#82
And here we see the less common Nintendite, bravely venturing forth from their burrow to proclaim their argument. Notice how illogical the rare beast is. Pale and frothing around the lips from dehydration, most likely after a long gaming session. We can only presume it dies out soon and a more evolved order of every console being judged on its merits becomes the norm, as opposed to X This console is expensive for what it is and for what games are available on it.
Bigmonty69
12 Sep 17#83
Thanks for the post. Ordered for the kids xmas as obviously dont want to be caught out if there are an stock shortages.
Leonintelex
12 Sep 17#84
As a fellow PC gamer I would strongly recommend the Switch. It's an awesome bit of kit and games like BOTW are beyond belief.
I thought the lack of horsepower would mean the graphics are naff but they look great due to artstyle and excellent screen.
It's also great when you have friends over, so many good multiplayer games.
Trust me, you won't regret buying.. I didn't.
OP_
12 Sep 17#85
This is Nintendo we're talking about. They don't like price dropping. A brand new Wii U is STILL £250 new in places.
FireOnAWire
12 Sep 17#86
Buy some additional (neon) joycons?
abdishah
12 Sep 17#87
Amazon have price matched. Yipee
gunnerzzz
12 Sep 17#88
How did you get them to price match? Was about to order of Tesco but would rather get it from Amazon
MadeInBeats
12 Sep 17#89
At least 3 years off I would say. A 3DS XL is still £170.
MadeInBeats
12 Sep 17#90
Wipe your play history before you wrap it up :wink:
marc1982
12 Sep 17#91
Theres not going to be a discount any lower than this price,in 2017, nor the January Sales
Mario is out next month, if it's as good as they say it is, i mean it looks like Mario 64, but a modern take on it, then it should boost the sales especially Christmas time
Nintendo have made a Statement recently that they are not going to be able to meet demand of these Switches for Christmas this year (suprised? i'm not) so if you wanna beat the Christmas fight for one of these now is your chance
there is a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday 11pm, I hope they show new unannounced games, but I doubt it will be many as it says its just showing whats releasing in the coming months & Mario odyssey footage.
My guess is a reminder of all the following announced games
wwe, fifa, nba 2k18, worms wmd, rocket league, xenoblade 2, sonic forces, LA Noire, Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2, Pokken, and Skyrim
hayste711
12 Sep 17#92
Ordered thanks OP :grin:
thegazman
12 Sep 17#93
Oh I didn't realise that. I've only ever used my clubcard vouchers on 4x value deals :sunglasses:
number1andy
12 Sep 17#94
Been thinking about buying one for a while, so decided to finally bite this morning! Really looking forward to Mario and Xenoblade 2, thanks OP :grin:
QSECOFR
12 Sep 17#95
I'd love to go for this but I just can't stomach the cost of the games
Welsh.Bird
12 Sep 17#96
I have just ordered. Normally I would wait for deals closer to Xmas but I really don't want to take the chance with any stock problems closer to the time as my daughter really wants this for Xmas x
timblake9
12 Sep 17#97
do clubcard points count for double right now on this?
seriously tempted as my friend can get me staff discount on top of the code
Hot.Babe
12 Sep 17#98
Ordered for xmas. Will be out of stock in December for sure. Can't see the price being any lower than this by xmas.
camaj
12 Sep 17#99
Every page has a link part of the way down that says "tell us about a lower price" which can be used for price matching.
CCEAGLE89
12 Sep 17#100
Paid for nothing all year then every bill comes this month!
But seriously tempted by this! :thinking:
Heat
Fatal.Error
12 Sep 17#101
If anyone wanted to buy from Game instead they are selling it for one day only £259 game.co.uk/en/…272
2minutenoodles
12 Sep 17#102
hgraham4
12 Sep 17#103
For £279, Game will add Rayman Legends, which sounds cheap for a switch game, I think? game.co.uk/en/…131
Gormond
12 Sep 17#104
Can I have some of what your smoking?
mrpipster
12 Sep 17#105
Still long Queues in Japan for Switch and shortages announced for Christmas... I'd get buying guys! It's the only console I've been playing recently even with a PS+ sub. Zelda is Magnificent. Worth buying the console just for that. (Yes, better than Persona 5/Nier etc....)
Bikertov
12 Sep 17#106
I'm still waiting with the Wii-U ...
doobyduck
12 Sep 17#107
Great - thank you - looks best deal at moment
hass123
12 Sep 17#108
Heat, great price. Personally I will definitely get a Switch when Metroid Prime 4 or a Pokemon Open World RPG (similar to Horizon but with Pokemon stuff) releases, or a crazy holiday deal.
CCEAGLE89
12 Sep 17#109
Typical isn't it? Everything always comes up at the same time! :thinking:
gunnerzzz
12 Sep 17#110
So.....even though i do not have enough time for my ps4, i have just ordered the grey console, Mario + Rabbids, Mario Kart, Pokken & Zelda for £410.99. Managed to get £45 off in total. Now i just need a case and usb c cable.
gunnerzzz
12 Sep 17#111
What is a good memory card to get with this?
fyrewall
12 Sep 17#112
Great deal. Heat
prankster101
12 Sep 17#113
I bought my Wii U for £200. Admittedly some spectacular games, but on the whole, the console left me wanting. Have similar sentiments regarding my 3DS. I doubt I'd ever buy another Nintendo console again tbh... My PS4 is serving me fine.
The Switch should have launched for £200, but heat given in the meantime...
bigsofty
12 Sep 17#114
Meh, I returned mine, the cheap plastic screen that scratches too easily and the games a few and far between, yet cost a ridiculous amount.
Ferrit
12 Sep 17#115
Biggest win since the Wii? You mean it's done better than the WiiU? No surprises there, it was a turd.
Heat for the price, I do enjoy my Switch when travelling etc but it doesn't get much of a look in at home.
adam0812
12 Sep 17#116
Yes as you can only use one voucher per purchase.
Xtrykyr
12 Sep 17#117
This console is hardly ever in stock and when it is, it gets out of stock asap. I doubt it will be coming down in price any time soon
loukershaw
12 Sep 17#118
I see Amazon have noticed & brought their price down to £259.99! Can't decide if I should buy it or not for the kids for Xmas
Joy_A
12 Sep 17#119
Based on component shortages and Xmas price bumps (you know you'd be forced into bundles you don't want just to get the console) I figured why not. Happened to have £11.50 in vouchers so cost me £243.50 in total. Bargain!
mark9000
12 Sep 17#120
Why did it have to be the Garish neon one? Heat anyway
Gormond
12 Sep 17#121
Also likely to be atleast two years before we see a new PS or Xbox - no doubt Nintendo have a new version of the Switch with Pascal or Volta cores due around then too.
anlygi
12 Sep 17#122
Thanks. I went for one last night for the 12 year old's Christmas present. (hurry up and get back to School son so I can have a go!) I can't see it being cheaper than this before then, even in bundles. If it's not easy to get one now it will be close to impossible as Christmas nears. Only thing is losing 3 months warranty buying this early. I swear Nintendo limit stock levels to drive demand!
To anyone waiting on a big price drop, you'll be waiting a long time. Just look how stubbornly the Wii U held it's rrp right until the end and that was a 'failed' console!
prankster101
12 Sep 17#123
Yeah... completely overlooked the cost of the software in my original post.
Paying £40-50 for Nintendo Switch games just seems ridiculous now when AAA games can be had on the PS4 for roughly half the price. And to be honest, I could never go back to the days of paying that sort of money for a game.
Edit: and for anyone who is going to accuse me of spouting anti-Nintendo sentiments, I voted this deal "hot".
omgpleasespamme
12 Sep 17#124
Maybe take out your piercing and try docking with something more traditional?
Anyone know if Tesco price match Amazon or Game? If so, could potentially get this for £235 with £25 off code
MulletRide
12 Sep 17#127
Zelda looks really interesting, but i need more games. Bayonetta 2 port, Metroid, Pokemon, proper Fire Emblem and then we will talk. Can't even justify the purchase as a tablet at the moment. Indies aren't a selling point for me since i have PS4 and PC, and i barely even play indies. I really want to like Switch but Nintendo is making it hard for me. Not to mention controllers are so expensive.
crispylimbs
12 Sep 17#128
'Think I'm gonna wait til the console comes down to £249' *meanwhile wasting money on booze & fags/McDonald's every week*
_pollyanna_
12 Sep 17#129
My son wants one but I'm not sure what it does lol.
gavin27
12 Sep 17#130
Won't be under 200 before Christmas... Will be a shortages at Christmas.. .
Bikerdanny
12 Sep 17#131
I feel the exact same about this, I could maybe over look the high price for the console but the games are just way to over priced even second hand ! I'm fortunate enough to earn a decent wage, but I only justify buying PS4 games for the full price ( £37ish normally ) when AAA titles that I love come out - GTA, TLOU. The rest of the time I pick up my PS4 games a few months after release for £15-20.
Each to there own and I've voted hot for this deal, I just wish Nintendo would be more consumer friendly and not charge a premium over the other manufactures for everything ( Jesus their controller prices are outrageous
shaneo632
12 Sep 17#132
The price of Switch games is why I rent everything nowadays, except maybe Mario Kart because I'll get prolonged use out of it.
mikedoesworld
12 Sep 17#133
Why bother to try and impose your opinion on others like we should all be clones?
c18fox
12 Sep 17#134
Excellent thank you! I bought Splatoon 2 on a seperate order & got £5 off that as well, my son will be very happy at Christmas!!
Gormond
12 Sep 17#135
I went for the Toshiba Exceria M302 128GB from Amazon for £40 which is a good price for a U3 rated memory card.
jayjayuk1234
12 Sep 17#136
Why single me out? Ok for you to post your opinion on this tv, and how 'tinny' the sound was though? :laughing:
....and how great you thought the picture was... sounds very much like opinions to me
lot's of people voice opinion on the forums. Good and bad. Best get used to it
anlygi
12 Sep 17#137
Not 'atrocious' enough for me. I wish there was a Neon Green bundle!
2minutenoodles
12 Sep 17#138
It plays games in your hand anywhere or can be used on the TV doubling as a home console.
gunnerzzz
12 Sep 17#139
Thanks. Looking at it now £42.16 now with prime delivery so will get it by Thursday.
_pollyanna_
13 Sep 17#140
Thanks
MarkFY4
13 Sep 17#141
Cheers OP, bought one for Christmas for my lad. Heat added :sunglasses:
magicpork
13 Sep 17#142
Just ordered (had one already), thanks OP! doubt the price will get any lower this year.. should I keep it as a Christmas gift? :smile: my lad probably won't be able to resist!
magicpork
13 Sep 17#143
I guess for Nintendo games at least you won't be disappointed to see it sold at half price one month after you paid for the launch price. :smile:
It's still crazy to think I paid less for BotW at launch half a year ago than its price now!
FireOnAWire
13 Sep 17#144
Picked up mine earlier today. Had to return it due to dust/debris under the screen :disappointed:
AlbzMula
14 Sep 17#145
Safe G!
1988dave
14 Sep 17#146
Shops don't seem to be selling out again at the moment
jaydeeuk1
14 Sep 17#147
Price is heading the right way.
If the promised steam streaming support is out in November I might be tempted to get one.
hmc
14 Sep 17#148
Oos
montblanc
14 Sep 17#149
That Mario Odyssey bundle is so expensive. I could buy this, the cartridge version of the game at launch and still have £40 left in comparison to having a console with a download taking up half the internal memory.
XP200
15 Sep 17#150
£99 and i might buy one, if i can mod it by then.
But heat for those that are interested.
FireOnAWire
15 Sep 17#151
Received my second unit. Dust under the screen again :disappointed:
Now they're out of stock.
Leonintelex
15 Sep 17#152
That would be a killer blow for other consoles. But I think it will get pulled, can't see Nintendo letting it through as it will harm software sales.
Though saying that, Nintendo are close to Nvidia so we could potentially see support for Nvidia gamestream...fingers crossed.
If they did then my PS4 would end up on eBay.
puddles9999
15 Sep 17#153
I will bite at £150 hopefully January time
2minutenoodles
15 Sep 17#154
Yep, sounds good. January 2020
puddles9999
15 Sep 17#155
2018
2minutenoodles
15 Sep 17#156
I know, it was a joke. You just won't get one for £150 unless it is broken lol.
mark9000
15 Sep 17#157
Out of stock
LadyPen
15 Sep 17#158
OOS now both choices but HA for deal
callofdute1
15 Sep 17#159
no chance with nintendo. i waited 5 years for wii u to drop to £149.99
Tequila
15 Sep 17#160
Looks like a prototype and a real mess. no thanks I don't want this mess in front of me.
craigsmethurst6
15 Sep 17#161
Oos. Any idea when any may come in?
BIGD99
15 Sep 17#162
My 10 year old is after this for xmas. I get staff discount so could get for £229 (if in stock) but was hoping for £200. Not sure if it be that low by xmas.
garybb
15 Sep 17#163
£254.99 to much Nintendo need to get with the times, they make such great games but always release underpowered systems.
KCooperman
15 Sep 17#164
Don't be mean, you hurt my feelings :kissing_heart:
crazy_b
15 Sep 17#165
Doubt that it's been out ages at a stupid price . Can't get a PS4 for half this price
whiterider1
15 Sep 17#166
It definitely won't be that low (even with our staff discount). This is probably the lowest you'll find it for tbh. Unless you can find somewhere doing an amazing cashback deal.
squibski
16 Sep 17#167
At the price they're charging? No thanks. Way too much for a basic cosmetic difference. I'd never have a need for the second set. I have a pro controller and 8bitdo controller as well if I have mate over
prankster101
16 Sep 17#168
They've sold like 5 million of these things in 6 months. Makes you wonder as to who is buying them. It's certainly not mass-market priced.
roloboy
16 Sep 17#169
It’s not look at their financial reports
chasolo
16 Sep 17#170
how many people you know own their machine? I know none, everyone either has a ps4 or xbox one.
roloboy
16 Sep 17#171
I have two Nintendo switch consoles .. including ps4 pro and abox one
chasolo
16 Sep 17#172
right so that's you. that won't save Nintendo lol
ErChivo
16 Sep 17#173
What do you need two for?
xchaotic
17 Sep 17#174
Ha, just found this article from 2011: mcvuk.com/new…009 "The firm says the days of disappointing suppliers is over". Basically same stroy it has always been - hard to get hardware, few games, all this is causing artificial scarcity. Hard to say, but at this point it's probably intentional and is creating a cult like following that they couldn't get by ramping up mass production...
garybb
17 Sep 17#175
To much of a gamble buying a Nintendo console these days they dont have the lasting appeal any more only wish they would call it a day and release there great games on better hardware that have a longer life span.
Hope they make me eat my words but in my opinion this just wont sell enough to make it a future proof purchase.
roloboy
17 Sep 17#176
8 player Mario kart with my nieces and nephews .. awesome fun
Callous
18 Sep 17#177
It's not intentional..it largely down to Apple hogging components.
Nintendo uses NAND flash memory and the ramp up for the next iPhone has meant it's in short supply for other companies. Nintendo's initial plan was for 10 million units for the year..but due to the demand for the Switch, they had hoped to bump it to 20 million.. but the bottleneck in the supply chain means they are likely stuck with their original quantity..unless demand for the new iPhone ends up lower than expected.
Thankfully it's fairly easy to get in the UK now. It's more readily available here than in other regions..although those who are desperate to play Mario Odyssey this year would do well to get their orders in early. I suspect Nintendo will try and push as much stock as possible to the US/Europe by November..but come December, I suspect Japan will get the bulk of the hardware as demand there is off the charts there at present.
DT89
18 Sep 17#178
There's a lot of people talking :poop: in this thread.
This is selling remarkably well.
davidwhite3304673
18 Sep 17#179
where exactly do you enter the discount code? cheers in advance
mark9000
18 Sep 17#180
This expired last night. Time to grey it out.
Rubix
21 Sep 17#181
Agreed. Great deal but should be expired now. The code no longer works plus both colour consoles are out of stock.
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Nintendo Switch - Grey
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All comments (181)
Buy switch? Future support. Graphically superior? Also if you want go big. Connect it to tv
Heat either way
"I'm still on the fence with these but this is tempting - I don't like 'serious' games like the Xbox & PS, prefer fun games but more handheld than screen so I'd use it handheld all the time. Any advice?"
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Nintendo are fantastic at catering for all kinds of gamers.
Casual or core gamer.
There are plenty of Indies and multiplayer/party games for Nintendo, on top of all the more varied big titles that they release.
Seriously the Switch is fab for most people.
It just depends on the cost, whether you personally see yourself using it.
The switch has sold more in its initial 6 months in Japan than the PS4, and the switch launched outside peak retail.
Also the stock shortages etc.
Whether you like it or not the console is a success so far. If you don't want one, don't buy one (and maybe don't spend your time in threads relating to them?)
Great deal. :grin:
These will be going for insane prices in December - got a feeling they will be on a lot Christmas lists. I'd get it now or wait until next year when supply is available.
If it included a game then definitely.
Still can't pull the trigger.
Before xmas
amazon.co.uk/dp/…MWJ
Yep me too, even if it does come down another £20 at least we'll have ours nicely tucked away well in advance and at a great price :smile:
I'm not convinced theres going to be any significant reductions - why bother reducing it when they're selling as fast as can be supplied? If you have the patience then yeah wait some and you might save some money but I say buy it now it's money well spent!!! Oh and I can't wait for Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade!
looks like the 2tb is the theoretical max. I read that 400gb cards will be available soon. Your 200gb should be fine - I've filled 20gb of 128gb in 6 months. I prefer to buy physical if possible.
make good games but utter shite consoles.
Just need 2 or 3 games for it now and will have one happy boy come Christmas morning :grin:
WHAT DO??!
Plus I've not owned a Nintendo console since the gamecube and don't know if I'd appreciate the games :disappointed: :cry:
Surely you are best boosting them on restaurant deals or the likes? Or waiting for the next direct double up?
Not even mad, I have had the most enjoyable dumps in all my life over the weekend playing Mario Kart :grin:
How much ??
She's a keeper.
A tempered glass protector saves you from these issues. Had one on mine since launch and the screen is still pristine. Only about £10 for a protector and a spare
Notice how illogical the rare beast is.
Pale and frothing around the lips from dehydration, most likely after a long gaming session.
We can only presume it dies out soon and a more evolved order of every console being judged on its merits becomes the norm, as opposed to X
This console is expensive for what it is and for what games are available on it.
I thought the lack of horsepower would mean the graphics are naff but they look great due to artstyle and excellent screen.
It's also great when you have friends over, so many good multiplayer games.
Trust me, you won't regret buying.. I didn't.
Mario is out next month, if it's as good as they say it is, i mean it looks like Mario 64, but a modern take on it, then it should boost the sales especially Christmas time
Nintendo have made a Statement recently that they are not going to be able to meet demand of these Switches for Christmas this year (suprised? i'm not) so if you wanna beat the Christmas fight for one of these now is your chance
there is a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday 11pm, I hope they show new unannounced games, but I doubt it will be many as it says its just showing whats releasing in the coming months & Mario odyssey footage.
My guess is a reminder of all the following announced games
wwe, fifa, nba 2k18, worms wmd, rocket league, xenoblade 2, sonic forces, LA Noire, Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2, Pokken, and Skyrim
Oh I didn't realise that. I've only ever used my clubcard vouchers on 4x value deals :sunglasses:
seriously tempted as my friend can get me staff discount on top of the code
But seriously tempted by this! :thinking:
Heat
game.co.uk/en/…272
game.co.uk/en/…131
It's the only console I've been playing recently even with a PS+ sub.
Zelda is Magnificent. Worth buying the console just for that. (Yes, better than Persona 5/Nier etc....)
The Switch should have launched for £200, but heat given in the meantime...
Heat for the price, I do enjoy my Switch when travelling etc but it doesn't get much of a look in at home.
To anyone waiting on a big price drop, you'll be waiting a long time. Just look how stubbornly the Wii U held it's rrp right until the end and that was a 'failed' console!
Paying £40-50 for Nintendo Switch games just seems ridiculous now when AAA games can be had on the PS4 for roughly half the price. And to be honest, I could never go back to the days of paying that sort of money for a game.
Edit: and for anyone who is going to accuse me of spouting anti-Nintendo sentiments, I voted this deal "hot".
Each to there own and I've voted hot for this deal, I just wish Nintendo would be more consumer friendly and not charge a premium over the other manufactures for everything ( Jesus their controller prices are outrageous
....and how great you thought the picture was... sounds very much like opinions to me
hotukdeals.com/dea…363
lot's of people voice opinion on the forums. Good and bad. Best get used to it
It's still crazy to think I paid less for BotW at launch half a year ago than its price now!
If the promised steam streaming support is out in November I might be tempted to get one.
But heat for those that are interested.
Now they're out of stock.
Though saying that, Nintendo are close to Nvidia so we could potentially see support for Nvidia gamestream...fingers crossed.
If they did then my PS4 would end up on eBay.
no thanks I don't want this mess in front of me.
"The firm says the days of disappointing suppliers is over".
Basically same stroy it has always been - hard to get hardware, few games, all this is causing artificial scarcity.
Hard to say, but at this point it's probably intentional and is creating a cult like following that they couldn't get by ramping up mass production...
Hope they make me eat my words but in my opinion this just wont sell enough to make it a future proof purchase.
Nintendo uses NAND flash memory and the ramp up for the next iPhone has meant it's in short supply for other companies. Nintendo's initial plan was for 10 million units for the year..but due to the demand for the Switch, they had hoped to bump it to 20 million.. but the bottleneck in the supply chain means they are likely stuck with their original quantity..unless demand for the new iPhone ends up lower than expected.
Thankfully it's fairly easy to get in the UK now. It's more readily available here than in other regions..although those who are desperate to play Mario Odyssey this year would do well to get their orders in early. I suspect Nintendo will try and push as much stock as possible to the US/Europe by November..but come December, I suspect Japan will get the bulk of the hardware as demand there is off the charts there at present.
This is selling remarkably well.