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Just got a Switch 1 (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Person I'm dating was upgrading to a Switch 2 and I was amenable to buying their used Switch 1 off of them.

So, now I have a Switch 1. I don't really know what to do on it. I'm not familiar with the Switch 1 game catalogue, yet. I haven't been keeping tabs on Nintendo since the Gamecube days. I had a similar experience with buying a Wii after it was old news and that was cool until they stopped supporting online features for the device (so I couldn't download any more retro-catalogue games).

So, I guess I'm hoping to finally get all the retro games I like on the Switch 1 via its online features. Also, hoping to grab a few banger games for guests to play whenever they are visiting me. I also have several friends with Switches at this point so I guess online multiplayer might be of interest.

So, what I'd like to know:

Should I be concerned about online support for the Switch 1 suddenly vanishing like it did with the Wii in the near future?
What are your game recommendations for single player?
What are your game recommendations for in-person multiplayer?
Any particularly great multiplayer titles where you can play online with people you know?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I don't think Switch online functionality will be turned off any time soon.
Both of the Zelda games from this generation are fantastic. If you are into turn based RPG, I really liked Fire Emblem: Three Houses. There are also many games that are not exclusives but are great on the handheld form factor, such as Hades, Stardew Valley.
Mario Kart and Mario Party are the classic ones. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the expansion pass, is awesome with 64 tracks. I am not bored of it yet. If you are into Mario Party, I have played Superstars and Jamboree. I would recommend Superstars first, but both are fun. I haven't played Switch Sports, but it could also be a fun one for guests.
I believe you can play Kart and Party with people you know.

There are some games that are popular that I haven't tried, notably I have never tried the Splatoons games. These are popular for multiplayer.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

Thank you for responding to each individual point! I have much to consider.