Look like I am going to do it
Ok I currently own a Switch and a Xbox one X.. Love the xbox that staying.. Switch it was ok from the start but it been hardly used for past few month just doesn't seem to be the game i like.. So thinking of trading it in for a PS4 Pro with Spiderman today and get ready for the next version of the "the Last of us part 2"Just worried when switch gone I want it again but i feel it not getting it worth I have kept my Switch and plan to, because it is the launch day model plus carries strong sentimental value for me, which includes my memory of purchasing it, unboxing it and all of the time I have spent with this specific Switch. Plus, I am a video games collector.
If you are not fussed about having launch day models or do not have an attachment to your Switch like I do, bearing in mind that it will most likely see a price drop and new bundles next year, and a highly likely hardware revision/ improvement in at least the next 1 - 2 years, then go for the PS4 Pro.
Honestly though, I am the same, I have not played my Switch for months. But I still love it and plan to never get rid of it. Also, there is something endearing with the Nintendo brand and my loyalty to them, that selling most of their hardware and software just feels different to Sony or Microsoft - in fact, it usually feels wrong. And I will say that I almost had to sell my Switch. It was very upsetting to have to, and my gut feeling was I should not. Fortunately, I able to pull out of any potential sale last minute. And I am so relieved I did. With that in mind, just follow your gut. But bare in mind what the coming year means for the Switch.
It is worth noting that the PS4 Pro currently represents a better investment if there are other games you want to play on it, and if you are looking at it from a raw power hardware perspective. And it has a vast library, with many cheap games, being at the end of its life cycle.
Also, TLOP2 has no specific launch date yet, so could be as late as late next year. So, are you happy to trade your Switch for Spider-man and wait for TLOP2? How much does a used switch gain you in trade in?
maybe keep the switch and go to the classifieds to pick up a decent priced used pro and there will be numerous used copies of spiderman in the classifieds over the coming weeks no doubt. I find myself in a similar situation, where I consistently opt to play on my PC or PS4 over my switch, however this is a life-saver when I am travelling. I'd suggest against switching the switch (see what I did there), as a PS4 Pro is in the same market and format as the Xbox One X, so unless you just like Playstations better, there isn't really a need. For the sake of £200 and unless you're strapped for cash, I wouldn't bother trading in your Switch. If you can afford it, just buy a second hand PS4 Pro and have both.
I always find that with Nintendo machines, I'm not buying them to use them on a daily or even weekly basis (like my PS4 or PC), I'm buying them to play innovation or titles that are packed to the rafters with creative gameplay. Mario, Zelda, MK, Metroid etc. 1st party titles I simply cannot get anywhere else. I've had more fun and memorable moments gaming on my Switch than any other console in recent memory and that means more than £200 to me. I agree but meet you half way with my personal experience and hopes. Your use for the Switch echoes that of my Wii U and Wii. However, up till the GameCube, Nintendo consoles had been on and off, or at times, my main consoles to play on. Since the SNES, N64 and GameCube had a health of good first and third party support in those times, most notably the SNES of course.
But I will counter your personal experience @Apsilon, and say that for many gamers now, the Switch is their main console, simply due to it's portability factor for the gain of work-life balance, and or plus for it now being the King indie darling gaming machine. Myself, I have not played my Switch in about 4 months, and am not a big gamer anymore. So, I fall in line with your use of it and perspective. That said, my preference is the reverse of yours, as I also have the same approach to Microsoft and Sony's consoles - I only play exclusives on them, yet I would rather in fact prefer to purchase multi-plats for the Switch, for various reasons. One is ease of play and the portability factor. I also get a kick out of playing any game in hand-held, portably, especially bigger third party and first party games. This is something that stretches back to my fascination and love for my first ever gaming machine, the Game Boy. It has the exact same feeling and experience for me. And lastly, I gain in being part of the support for the machine, to help drive more third party support. Optimal performance and graphics are less important to me in respect of these factors. And after all, it was a very long time coming for Nintendo do have the robustness it does again have now. I hope it continues to improve and remains.
@Rookies, bear in mind that the Switch is getting a revision model next year. Not yet knowing Nintendo's intentions for the new model, we can speculate that it will either be a cheaper entry model, for example if stripped down inside the box. Or, the existing model will see a price drop, with the new one gaining a boost in hardware and or software.
Personally, as I said in my first post, I just can't sell my launch day Switch, no matter what. I've had no problem selling any other of my launch day consoles, even recent Nintendo ones. But there is something inherently special about my Switch, even if I don't use it often at all.
@Rookies, did you arrive to a decision? @fallinlight, yes the portability of the switch and the removable controllers certainly gives it a USP (though I use mine through a TV) and also, the fact it isn't aimed to compete directly against MS or Sony helps it immeasurably. Everyone knows it's not a powerhouse console and not intended to run high-end 4k games and that's reflected in the price. Like the Wii and Wii U (more so than the Wii U) it offers diversity and at a price than many gamers can afford along with their main system.
The Switch was a really clever move by Nintendo because it entered a market which was starting to be dominated by indie titles or titles that do not require serious grunt to play. Mobiles and tablets have helped push the popularity of these games meaning stuff like Stardew Valley, Octopath, Inside, Celeste, dead Cells and a whole raft of other non-intensive, yet hugely playable games can now be played at home or on the go. Win-win for the Switch.
It's weird to think that gaming has almost come full circle. We've gone from 2D platforming on the ZX80 to immensely realistic 3D worlds and back to simplistic 2D again. If nothing else it clearly shows that gameplay is and always has been the most important factor of any gaming experience and in an era of insane graphical excellence, the fact Indies are so popular is a good thing and particularly for a portable system like the Switch. Well said. We are all glad to see Nintendo back behind it's reigns and any gamer should be. Absolutely, Nintendo certainly do not compete directly with Sony and Microsoft, which works in their favour. Time and time again, Nintendo have proven to the industry why they matter; and it isn't because of high specs and direct competition. Though, I do often dream about Nintendo coming back one day with tech-spec performance at the top of their game, as well as everything else. It is a very intriguing proposition and one that we have not seen come to life since the GameCube.
I think it is important to remember that it is paramount that we have a healthy and viable Nintendo in the games industry... I feel warm with admiration talking about Nintendo in this way... what true innovators they are. They are the company that resurrected games from the dead after all. One can say the they have always been the staple for games and what video games mean in their essence. And certainly the leaders time and time again in terms of innovation: They are the like the life-blood of video games.
I wonder if I will ever pick up Game Over by David Sheff, again. Talking about Nintendo in such good light certainly makes me feel to.
Warm wishes
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