I'm having thoughts of picking one up and would like to hear from resident /K Nintendo experts if it is a good idea for where it is at in the product cycle.
If so, what initial games would you recommend as I am thinking of starting with 2 - 3?

zelda
mario oddysey

Go to console couch forum

Parking, would like to know too.

if you don't have a game you're already interested in on the platform, then the switch is not for you. The switch has lots of game ports though if you want to play them on the go, do know that the SoC is pretty underpowered and some games do have stutters or won't look as good.

**Nintendo Switch – OLED Model is compatible with the full library of Nintendo Switch games. However, the system will not cleanly fit within all the design parameters of the Nintendo Labo series.  There may also be games where the game experience may differ due to the new capabilities of the console, such as the larger screen size.

For relaxing n family game, switch is a good choice. Dont need to worry about switch going off soon, i expect at least for another 5yrs for new model/generation to come out. By then, the game library should have increase by miles. Definitely more than ps5

Jz my 2cents.

Thanks folks for your views. Zelda is definitely a first day pick.
It's going to be more of a family platofrm than a personal.

Switch is for family and multiplayer fun. Plenty of 4 players game, plenty of havoc and fun

If want solo and nice graphics buy ps5 or xbox

Animal crossing gooding

Mario odyssey : I gave up. I no good in controlling his movement. End up stuck at one level till sianz alr

Zelda: also gave up. Open world is not my type. Also no good in controlling. Duno die how many time alr. End up gave up

4 player games for family. Meaning you need 4 Switches?

Depends what game you like.

Right now, the Switch is a bit after midlife crisis. Given that BOTW2 is launching soon, there is a strong possibility it will comes out with a new Switch. I think lah.

Too many Switch games to buy, so depends on what you like:

Must Have for me:
BOTW
SuperSmashBros Ultimate
Super Mario World 3D (Frankly, this game is much more fun than Oddysey).
OctoPath Traveller (now available on Steam though)
Splatoon 2 (Splatoon 3 is coming)
Mario and Rabbid
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Dragon Quest Builders 1 & 2

Coming Soon this year, many good games, unlike last year which was meh:
Kirby 3D game
Triangle Strategy (i already pre ordered)
Alive (something, can't remember title)
Bayonetta 3
BOTW2(Possibly)
Chrono Cross Remake
Front Mission 1 and 2 Remake
Splatoon 3
Mario Strikers
Nintendo Switch Sports
and more..

For multiplayer games, i highlight above in purple, + the below.

1. OverCooked series
2. Mario Party
3. Wario

This post has been edited by c64: Feb 26 2022, 10:49 AM

No lah, just 4 controllers. Super Smash Bros Ultimate can be up to 6 or 8 players. Can't remember.

Note, you can use existing PS4 or XBOX wireless controllers with an 8bitDo or Mayflash adapter. I have both, for wireless go for 8bitDo. My Mayflash is ok and it support one wired USB controller as well.

This post has been edited by c64: Feb 26 2022, 10:41 AM

On Nintendo Switch, cant miss Mario, sports, Kirby...

PC + OLED TV + Emulator

Any zelda title
Mario kart
Xenoblade
Smash bros
Animal crossing

Ah, thank you for the input.
For the controllers, do you recommend the controller like the PS version or the joycons? Total newbie here.

Also I remember having fun on the Wii before. Sports available on the Switch?

I'm just have to tell you that it's well known that Switch's games are generally more expensive and ports perform worse than Playstation and PC games. Even the 2nd hand games are still expensive compared to Playstation's.

Boughted it to play dragon quest.

My MiL use it to play tricky tower instead. Every weekend. With her nieces.

Good investment

As above.

I throughly recommed you get at least 1 Nintendo original Pro controllers. It's really good and you will want to play it with BOTW.
If you like some retro games, can get an 8bitDo controller that styled like MegaDrive/Genesis controller. Perfect for Street Fighter.

Like i said earlier, Switch Sports is coming soon this year, you can watch the latest Nintendo Direct on Youtube.

So joyconn gives you 2 controllers. Buy 1 Nintendo Pro Controller. Buy 1 8bitDo or Mayflash adapter for all the other controllers you have lying in the house.

This will gives you 4 controllers already.