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So it is compatible with Switch? The gigastone. Just pop it in like the official ones?

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Yup.

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And the controllers charge when connected to console, correct? No need for a cable like Xbox and PS5?

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Also yes

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Perfect! Thanks sincerely Decker.

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What is this HAC-001(-01) at end of Switch I want to buy?

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Personally, I'd wait for the next gen at this point. Also, if you are playing it on a TV, I'd get a real controller. The joycons aren't all that. :shrug:

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What is a real controller? I do plan on strictly tv playing.

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Like this?https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...3d3ad1987d.png

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That's it. Not essential but nice to have when playing on the TV

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last question...do you have to take the Switch screen out of the Switch holder in order to change discs and stuff all the time?

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I done did it!

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Not to put you down or anything but don't you have an Xbox or something? Digital games are largely the same, you don't need to pay a subscription to download them, you just need to pay a subscription if you play online. It's also useful for cloud backup of saves.

The other thing to note is do NOT use up all of your internal storage. It is the only place that saves go (and you cannot move saves physically elsewhere unless you're doing a full console transfer) and so if you run out of internal space you can't play a new game. Also of note that there are different types of microsd cards, you don't really need the fastest ones for the switch (just read reviews). And as always be wary of buying SD cards from Amazon.

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why be wary of Amazon microSD cards? I got a 1TB so I think my internal storage will be fine.

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Any other games similar to the ones listed below that I should be checking out? since I'm a noob and all...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Metroid Prime Remastered
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Bayonetta 1-3
Metroid Dread

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Those games are all wildly different. Are you looking for open world games, first person puzzle games, 2D side scrollers, action beat-em-ups, or metroidvainas?

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Amazon sometimes puts third party products in the same "bucket" as their own products when they're being pulled to ship out so the chance you get a counterfeit card is non zero.

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One way to get around this if you want to buy from Amazon would be to buy their own brand.

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True, though the black friday prices are already starting and may be cheaper than amazon brand:

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^ so that SanDisk card is compatible with the Switch? Also, you do need the $20 membership with Nintendo to download the older games in their arsenal, correct?

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Any Micro SD car is compatible. And yes, the online membership is needed to use the NES/SNES libraries.

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a good FPS or anything similar to the ones I listed. Luigi's Mansion I heard about, any good?

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Luigi's Mansion 3 is a ton of fun. Loved that game.

If you like Zelda, absolutely check out the new game Echoes of Wisdom. My GotY. Same with the remake of Link's Awakening.

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^ i just got LM3.

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My favorite controller of all-time. It just feels so perfect in the hands.