re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Pretty interesting that there were two different bundles available. I'm guessing that many more preordered the bundle than they expected so they had to convert some to a bundle by throwing in a download code and slapping a sticker on the front. I got the one with the sticker and download code.

https://i.redd.it/molcyw0i755f1.jpeg

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Which one is the one that's super confusing?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

the left one.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

so, just to be certain...there's no reason for a screen protector for this console, correct? nobody is taking the film off?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Is one of those bundle releases staple resistant?

Mine shipped yesterday and will be here Sunday. This is why everybody is mad at you, Target. (kidding, that's another laundry list, but c'mon).

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Ha, my Target order isn't coming until... Wednesday. They didn't even ship it out until this morning. On the bright side I complained and got a slight discount which is worth a try, especially because it's ridiculous I stayed up late to preorder something through their website shenanigans and they couldn't even ship it until the day after it released.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

sorry fuji. but at least you got the discount. better than nothing.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

the answer is no. Why You Shouldn't Remove Your New Nintendo Switch 2 Screen's Film Protector

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I'm still going to put a glass protector on it. The plastic screen can be permanently scratched with anything made from metal. Same as the original Switch.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

there was a film on the og Switch? Are you putting on the protector with the film on or without? I want to and have one I can use, but I'm just not sure if I want to mess around with this film thing.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Both models had the same plastic screen cover, yes. Any model Switch can be permanently damaged by coins or keys or anything else harder than plastic.

I honestly have no idea why Nintendo thought it needed to mention to not take this one off. I can't even see the edge of it to begin peeling, even if I wanted.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

so, you are putting it on over the film or no? if you can't peel it off, what are you going to do?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Stop thinking of it as a "film". It's the screen. Treat it no different than the original Switch.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

if there was a film/screen protector on SW1, i must have forgot, but I did put a 3rd party glass protector on it. So, Noonan, what is the best way to take this screen protector off SW2 so you can put a tempered glass protector on (since you said you could not find how or where to take it off)?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

You don't. You put the glass protector right on top like you did with the Switch 1.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

thank you, Noonan! I do feel a lot better when I have protectors on all my stuff (Switch, Apple Watch, iPhone).

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Mine arrived yesterday....still sitting sealed. I'm debating keeping it. I had FOMO with not getting the first switch on release day so I think that fed into my preordering one this go 'round.

I'm not sure I have played my Switch 1 enough to "want" this one enough to play on a daily basis sadly.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

If it waa the 80's I would have gone crazy for it

If i had kids I might buy it for them but playing games is a lot harder with more buttons to press compared to the NES in the 80's and don't want to play videogames all the time like I did back then.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

You are threadcapping and bringing up those fucking games in a video game thread? :mad2: :mad:

Wish I could use the Johnny Cash finger meme on that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

That hadn't occurred to me, but you're probably right. As I had said at time of pre-order, it didn't really make a lot of sense to order the system and not the bundle, since there are no other Switch 2 exclusive full games to play at launch. I know not everyone is going to want to own MKW with their Switch 2, but the attachment rate had to be sky high, and $30 is a pretty significant savings.

I did wonder about game ownership -- on the graphics box, the game is kind of tied to the console (but not, as the sales girl told me when she offered me my choice of boxes yesterday, already downloaded to the console). But I checked online and Nintendo thinks I now own MKW so I guess it ends up the same as if they had given me a code to redeem.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

No. Those were pictures of USB ports on Switch docks.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I didn't realize I have like $350 in GS credit. I may stroll over there to see if they have any systems. I don't need it but hey, why not. Doubt they do but can hurt to check

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Yesterday, I got half of my Walmart order (Switch 2 + pro controller) as well as the pro controller and microSD Express card from Best Buy. The wheels from Walmart are out for delivery this afternoon. The Target order is supposed to be here tomorrow. That just leaves Mario Kart World, which Walmart still says will be here today, but it hasn't shipped, and it doesn't seem like there are any copies at Walmarts locally, so...we'll see! If I get squirrelly, I might try to scrounge up a copy from another store, but I'm not in any desperate rush.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

i thought that's what you were talking about. my bad.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Safe to assume I'm the only one here who will prioritize Yakuza 0 Director's Cut over MKW or anything else?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

It definitely caught my eye, especially as a jumping-on point for a first-timer who's equal parts fascinated and intimidated by the size/scale of the franchise.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

i gave up for now on the screen protector. i had bought two different, but even with their simple instructions and guides to put them on, but 6 times was my limit. I bought a new set and will give that a go tomorrow, but if that doesn't work out, I'm going bare.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Anyone that wants one and has a Costco membership, act quickly. MK bundle + 12 months NO


https://www.costco.com/nintendo-swit...000369992.html

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I just checked out the Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 version. It’s prettier, but it’s not a stunning difference, IMO. Oh well, it’s an excuse to get back to this game which I stopped playing really early, for whatever reason. As I had wondered about, the upgrade is just a download of assets, not a new version of the game (which is how PS4 to PS5 upgrades worked).


Did you guys know about the Zelda Notes app you can download on your smart devices to help you explore and play the Switch 2 editions of those two games?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

for a first timer playing these new versions, which is better to start with TotK or BotW? mind you, I also want to delve into GC's Wind Waker at some point.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Are you playing handheld? I'd image the difference is more noticeable using the new 4K dock.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

This is what my friend told me. He said the difference between dock handheld is extremely noticeable. He also said to make sure your HDMI input settings on your TV are set up for enhanced.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

You can also get MKW digital download for 69.99 through Costco if you didn't get the bundle and regret it.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

how do you know if you have the correct settings on tv for HDMI enhanced?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Yeah I was. Will try docked version later today, if I have time.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Doing the system transfer from my Switch OLED now. 🤞

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

How did it go?

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

After setting everything up today, I have to say nice job Nintendo on making the transfer process so smooth.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

I thought the transfer was quick and painless, with two caveats. One, it was a little opaque about what to do with my Hong Kong profile, which I admittedly don’t care too much about. (I only use it for imports with region-locked DLC.) The other was for Animal Crossing. It carried over my wife’s island from the other Switch but made her go through several screens that made it sound as if the island had been disconnected from her profile. I would’ve expected it to be more seamless.

re: Nintendo Switch 2 - 06/05/25
 

Yeah mostly smooth. Had to to charge my old Switch because the battery was at 0. Then had to update it before the update option would even show up.
I worry about loading up Animal Crossing and honestly I’d rather have left it on the old Switch but it didn’t give me that option at all.

8 USB ports out of 10.