You can, and should, just get used to downloading games for free on an open device like the Steam Deck or just a regular PC/gaming laptop.
We need to stop giving power to the companies that only use it to take advantage of it.
Comment on Switch 2 demand appears to be flagging as Nintendo reportedly lowers production
Gerudo@lemmy.zip 11 hours ago
I loved my Switch but wasn’t planning on getting a 2 due to cost of device and new games. I was gifted one for Xmas, and while I enjoy it, outside Mario Kart (that came with it) I haven’t found a new title made specifically for S2 that I wouldn’t buy for the other consoles or PC. I’m just playing some older catalog stuff, or games that I would prefer on the go. There’s no new Zelda, Mario, Splatoon, nothing 1st party to keep driving a console. It boggles my mind they didn’t have more 1st party lined up for the first year of launch
jefferyjefferson@lemmy.org 9 hours ago
Gerudo@lemmy.zip 7 hours ago
Oh I have an Ally. One of the big reasons I wasn’t going to get an S2. I was just about to get a bigger battery for it when I got the S2 gifted to me.
agingelderly@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Where/how do I get them on my steam deck? I’m old and confused
jefferyjefferson@lemmy.org 2 hours ago
You can download emulators for free for the consoles you like. The Switch emulator is called Eden.
SparroHawc@lemmy.zip 9 hours ago
I was tempted to get it for the Metroid Prime game, but after reviews (and having to lower my discretionary budget because EVERYTHING COSTS MORE) I’ve decided to hold off. The Mario Mafia is definitely souring my opinion of the Big N, and the fact that their titles practically never go on sale means I wouldn’t buy many games for it anyways. Meanwhile my PC (and by extension my Steam Deck) continues to be my favorite gaming platform.
piyuv@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
Pokopia, Bananza? It’s better than PS5 launch imo
cheat700000007@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Bananza feels so pointless, pokopia is the first thing so far that feels worthwhile.
Meanwhile ps5 launch had demons souls, and was the high end thing so multiplats made sense there like cyberpunk and asscreed Valhalla.
Ultimately; they’re both sad launch lineups
GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 6 hours ago
I was just gifted a Switch 2 for my birthday, and Bonanza was what I was most looking forward to playing. I’m enjoying it a lot, but so far I’m glad I didn’t spend the money myself.