Switch OLED, PS5 & Analogue Pocket WORTH BUYING in 2024? Things I LOVE & REGRET
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Since purchasing these three consoles last year I wanted to reflect on my experience & share whether I think they're still worth buying in 2024.
Do you own any of these consoles, or considering them? Let me know down below!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 Switch OLED
05:09 PS5
12:24 Analogue Pocket
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Emulation was a total gamechanger for me with the Analogue Pocket. I've been researching games (especially RPGs) that never left Japan and finding translation patches. It's been a great time.
The Switch OLED is Definitely a big upgrade in handheld mode with the screen and also the audio quality being much better than the standard switch and the Lite. I also agree that its still a great time to pick up a switch. Especially with a lot of games being much more affordable now and some getting harder to find. Its a great time to start building a collection. Great video.
Thanks! I forgot to mention the audio upgrade, that was a nice feature as well!
Its getting harder to find because nintendo is intentionally stopping production. Fire emblem 3H and fire emblem engage being an example. Paper mario is also discontinued like metroid dread
I joked about the OLED version when they released it, but after getting the TotK version it really is a great
having seen the games for the switch, im not interested in buying a switch.
@@archangelmusic13 Possibly the most overhyped console in Nintendo's history.
I was feeling the same way about my analogue pocket, but after learning about the save state feature I sold my modded gba. That feature alone has made doing the Pokémon emerald battle frontier manageable. Getting that 70 win streak for the gold badge is now possible.
Oh yeah, the save state feature is nice! I haven't used it really, but that's certainly something to keep in mind once I start playing on it more.
@@orbalology The ability to have your roms on a sd card is nice as well. I personally don’t like walking around with hundreds of dollars of cartridges in public. Also the usb c charging makes it worth it. You can mod a gba to have it for cheaper but if you’re buying an IPs one with usb c, you’re going to be around the same price or more. I wouldn’t worry especially if you got it for retail, it’s an amazing system.
I like what you said about having things that bring you joy to you and not just collect for the sake of it, as a collector is hard not to fall victim of the FOMO. I would love to have the Switch Zelda edition and another NS Lite in grey but I already have one so... that might be a bit of an overkill
Excellent video! I was impressed by how I have similar impressions and feelings about the PS5 as you do. I've been thinking about buying a Gaming PC too, for the same reasons
Hey, just found your channel! Feels like having a fun convo with a friend about games. Looking forward to more videos!
Thank you :)
This was really helpful for the analogue pocket! Thank you!
Glad to hear you found this helpful :)
awesome video Emily your videos are very relaxing when ever I have stressful day at work I come an watch your videos and they seem to relax me and put me in a happier mood :) Keep up the amazing work Emily
I completely understand the feeling of guilt when replaying a game when you have tons of new ones. 😢 I always set a goal amount of games to beat each year and i feel bad if i dont play the newer games asap
It can be difficult to prioritize older games, especially when everyone else is talking about the new ones 😅
Usually, I’ll just use cheats if that’s the case 😂
@@yohaneschristianp oh I am not above putting it on easy mode or boosting up exp on older games. I don't think grind adds much to a game or at least not to my experience of it lmfao
I definitely feel you on the physical media and collecting, my wife and I have a retro room we don't hoard just collect physical games and consoles that bring us happiness, mostly Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. We try to avoid digital purchases if possible, the retro room is our special place to feel cozy and happy.
I am not a collector but I still like having physical games and like you mention its nice to have a curated collection. I makes it easier to share and talk about game with friends.
Totally!
I remember stalking the TotK OLED Switch online. There was an app or website I used that checked all the major retailer websites. I forgot the name, but I did get my hands on one finally. No dice on the controller though.
Is it hotstock app? I use it all the time competing with the scalpers
You're fast becoming one of my favorite go to UA-camrs! I enjoy all the information you share with us. I mainly play on Ps4 and just purchased a Totk oled switch myself. I've heard that Switch 2 will only be equipped with lcd screens this time and not oled. Thank you for making me feel good about my Switch oled purchase ! 😅 I love looking at your collection behind you! So cool!
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!
Really hoping a non-OLED Switch 2 is just bad information… or a cheaper option.
great info thank you!!
Im very a very new subscriber. Im so happy to have found you and your content. Your presentation style, content and channel are so amazing, I love your natural delivery. I never comment, but thought how wonderful that you share and wanted to show my appreciation (for what it's worth). Thankyou 💚
I feel a had the same thought process, most same regrets a lil. But dont regret anything really.
And im absolutely the same about owning and comlecting and have observe touch and appreciate a collection.
I started playing Fata Morgana last week and just a couple of hours ago I left the game almost exactly at that same scene! I have been enjoying it a lot so far
Don't worry about the PS% overheating, I've had mine for a while now and I've never had any problems, I think that like with any other mass produced items people might have gotten some faulty ones and like it always happens on the internet the news was spread all over the place and everyone was freaking out, I also get motion sickness and what I found that helps immensely is lowering the camera movement responsiveness, it's the first thing I down before starting a new game
Totally get your feelings on the Pocket. I've been working on getting a living origin dex the last year or so before the 3DS services go offline, and being able to play the Gen 3 games was great on the screen, but totally agree with your points on the shoulder buttons!
Fantastic video. I have also been on the fence with Analogue pocket and emulation handhelds in general. You definitely helped me out with my choice
Glad I could help! :)
Love my pocket especially with all the emulation
Thank you for sharing your gaming thoughts
Your videos are always interesting to watch and it’s always nice to hear your personal opinion on games and consoles etc
Thanks! Glad to hear you find them interesting.
My first console was the GBC too, such fond memories!! Also I know it defeats the purpose a bit but I’ve played my analogue pocket much more with the dock and a 8bitdo controller with nicer triggers, but not getting to use that beautiful screen is a downside..
Great video as always!
I've heard a lot of folks enjoy the dock! I didn't really see myself using it (which maybe was a good call because I never dock my Switch 😅) but it's nice to have that as an option.
I felt the FOMO of the analog pocket, when the clear ones were on pre order. I had it in my cart, but the reality is that I was not going to play it for a long time. I still haven’t properly used my steam deck. I like it and want it, but I won’t spend the time I would like to make it feel like I got my money’s worth. 😅 Being rational and responsible.
I feel you on the OLED. I upgraded from my V2 to the Zelda OLED earlier this year and it has literally quadrupled my handheld play time. I found the original LCD screen actually hurt my eyes and the OLED doesn't.
I keep resisting. I want to so bad since I spend so much time playing handheld instead of docked but my main reason for wanting to upgrade is better performance and above all battery life which I heard is the exact same for the OLED. Hopefully news for the switch 2 coming soon
Hurt your eyes???
I find the OLED model hurts my eyes (motion sickness) but no problems on ps5. And I don’t wear or need glasses. Something about the Switch that I cannot go more than 10 minutes playing and I end up giving it back to my kids. It’s a shame.
I had the original switch, always kept it docked, I fell in love with the Pokemon OLED, I got that, and it’s always docked. I really wish I could get into handheld mode so I could not feel so regretful in buying the OLED.
Same on the not playing on dock. There's something cozy about sticking with handheld ☕️
Thinking of going with a handheld PC in the future as well.
(Big yes on Golden Sun!)
Yeah the whole reason I got the analogue with the dock is so I could play that game on the tv. I had held out hope for a dual pack like we got with Advance Wars but once it went on that stupid online service I knew it wouldn't be getting a legit re release and the only way I was gong to play it was to get something that could play my original GBA games.
Handheld is indeed very cozy! I like the idea of the Steam Deck and the other handheld PCs, but probably well into the future once I get through more of my backlog 😅
I've noticed that I've been picking up my Switch Lite a lot more recently. It's just so light, and comfy.
For motion sickness make sure to set the game to Performance and turn off motion blur. That’s the first thing I do when I start a new PS5 game. Also turn off camera shake if it’s an option!
I've messed around with some of the motion blur stuff, like for example on FFXVI. That certainly helped but didn't 100% solve it for me. But yeah I think for now it's best if I turn off those features whenever starting a new game 😅
I love the Nintendo Switch, especially the OLED model. One of my favourite consoles of all time! Interesting hearing your thoughts about the system, always cool to learn other people's experiences with gaming and collecting!
Thanks for watching! The Switch is a really special system :)
great video as always! Sad to hear you haven't gotten as much enjoyment out of the Analogue Pocket as you were anticipating, though I certainly understand that going back to nostalgic titles (especially longer form games) is hard with a modern backlog as well. I've had mine from the first batch of releases, and honestly I haven't gone back to play many childhood favorites myself. For the most part I hit some games that I didn't get to play as a kid (Golden Sun, Fire Emblem GBA) but after I hit those highlights my biggest use case with the pocket has been to explore libraries that I was never exposed to when I was younger like the Neo Geo Pocket or the Wonderswan, or if I just have 15 or 20 minutes to kill it's nice to load up a quick pick up and play game like a classic puzzler or shmup. Tetris, Bubble Bobble, Gunpey, and Kuru Kuru Kururin get a lot of mileage on the puzzle end, along with Iridion 2, Judgement Silversword, Gradius and R-Type on the shmup end
I'll have to test out newer games on the Pocket - I'm sure that's the solution to make me fall in love with the device too haha. And you make a good point about exploring other libraries too outside of the Game Boy ecosystem. At some point I'll have to carve out a good chunk of time to make the most out of that experience.
Another great video! Really enjoy your thoughts on each console. I am loving my PS5 and there is some awesome game for the system this year like Granblue Fantasy Relink, FFVII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade etc.
Always enjoy your content em
This is a wonderful video. I finally saved up some to buy a console and this is a great insight. Thank you!
Glad I could help! :)
Very cool vid. I wasn't expecting it. I don't have any of those consoles you mentioned. I wanted to purchase a PS5 but I held off purchasing it since I still play PS4 games & I don't really notice a huge difference. The Game Boy color was your 1st system in the 90's cool. Yeah with no internet to research games it was very hard to know what games were good, how many or if your friends had those games you might have been interested in.
I bought a Game Boy Color Light. The screen is a bit smaller & it has a backlit light so you can really see what you are playing.
If you have a PS4 I don't see much reason to buy the PS5 unless you want some of the extra dualsense features and graphical upgrades. Since you mostly play digital you don't have to worry about securing the OG PS5, the new slim model (or eventual PS5 Pro) should be just fine if you ever decide to upgrade.
And nice! Never owned the Game Boy Color Light but they always looked neat.
Your video was very informative about your experience with gaming and consoles. I've been a gamer since arcades came out in the 80s and the 1st gaming console I owned was an Atari 2600. Got a Nintendo in May of 1986 and have been gamer since. I too own a Nintendo switch but the 3rd Gen. Model. The Spider Man Ltd. PS4 and the Spiderman PS5 consoles. Keep it up with your blogs. Stay frosty
I love your videos and I was also peeved about the color editions they did of the pocket lol I have the black one as well
If you gave motion sickness, if the game has options to turn off motion blur that can help. Also playing on a smaller monitor helps too. I’ve been the same way for modern games with motion blur.
You got a lot better in looking into the camera . Keep up the good work. Always enjoy your videos.
Maybe I might have to do videos, I get stage fright and need to prepare to run a conference in 3 years 😅….
I've found the whole YT process very beneficial for improving public speaking/similar things.
@@orbalology I noticed and looking forward to future videos. I will probably have to join a public speaking group. Thanks for the videos Orbalology
You are probably used to the joycons but there’s also an option to do handheld with the pro controller through an adapter called the Fixture S2. It’s a very flexible adapter that I have used since my OG switch as my joycons kept falling to drift issues
The pocket has been great for me in discovering/playing classic old titles ive never played before. And the thing can emulate sooooo many old systems with intense accuracy- plus of course the beautiful screen. Its really quite nice for me, i carry mine around everywhere.
I upgraded to the OLED because I found the Lite's screen to be a little cramped, so it surprised me you like it for visual novels! I found Fire Emblem Three Houses text so hard to read, maybe my eyesight is not the same, lol.
Also, I see what you're saying about the PS5 controller. I think its super comfortable and premium, but that's because I have big hands, and it is heavy.
Finally, I don't know what you did to you lighting or camera setup, but the video looks amazing! The colors pop so much! Thanks for the video, Emily!
I think I got used to reading off my phone & on the Vita, so the Lite wasn't too far off from that 😂
Great video! I really enjoyed all of your honest insights. I also mostly play my switch in handheld mode. I recently impulsed bought a slim ps5 with the disc drive. The issues with the drive registering it almost made me regret my choice as I also have series S. Also a gaming pc is worth it once you’re ready for it. Again, really great content!
Thank you for watching :)
Japanese PS4, PS5, PS Vita Oled, & all their Japanese/Asian games are soooooo.......AMAZING!!!!! cant wait to play Stellar Blade, Rise of Ronin, & Silent Hill 2 Remake
I completely agree that DS games look better in their original format and not stretched out on the 3DS screen. I was really happy to learn that you can make your 3DS run them in their original resolution. The instructions from Nintendo's support page are: "Press and hold START or SELECT when loading the game from the HOME Menu. This will cause the game to display in a lower resolution." It made a big difference for me with older Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright games.
The Zelda Oracle games were my favorite Zelda games to play growing up, but I always did need to play them in the order of Seasons first. Then Ages. Because you get an extra heart boost when starting whichever is your second/sequel game, and there was a dungeon midway through Ages that I could never manage to beat without an extra heart. (It was death by kees of all things otherwise.)
Golden Sun series is to this day my favorite RPG. Though I do always need a list of the djinn locations on hand for the first game, because it is possible to miss a djinn if you don't get it before a certain event in the game. The game was still very enjoyable, though, even when I missed the little guy on my first playthrough, so he's certainly optional.
Great video! Love my switch! I'm thinking about getting a steam deck for emulation and the last of us mainly but some AAA games so I can play portably
Question wat happens when u get stick drift with the lite...wat u gonna do
Haven't had any issues with mine thankfully. Have used it heavily since 2020.
im pretty much stuck on my Steam Deck and love it! also, nice to hear someone else have buyers remorse even about little things. nice reminder that it happens to the best of us!
It's good to reflect on our purchases from time to time :)
Great video! I would love to get the Zelda Switch Oled someday
Thanks for sharing Emily!
Amazon and Home Depot probably has me on their naughty list for returning a large percentage of products. I'm just a very picky consumer. I tend to watch/read a lot of reviews before buying things, unfortunately that's still other people's opinion/preference not my own. But I keep a lot of stuff too, things I'm happy with and things I actually use. I bought the NYXI Hyperion joy-cons for my Switch a while ago, but ended up just using the default joy-cons after upgrading the joy-sticks to gulikit hall effect joy-sticks. I don't regret getting the NYXI Hyperion, because they're in fact very comfortable, comparable to the official Switch Pro Controller.
They make some cool color ways for the nyxi hyperions! I've considered testing them out to see how they compare to just using the regular grip. Maybe I'll give them a try someday!
I’m also very prone to motion sickness and something I realized helps a lot is turning off motion blur in the game settings!
For me, the GBA was a system that I missed because I was just starting my career and was totally broke in 2001. So, the Pocket was an easy purchase for me. Now, I'm slowly curating a GBA collection of amazing JRPGs like Golden Sun. Plus, I bought a complete boxed copy of Zelda Minish Cap, Metroid Fusion, etc. It's been a fun little ride. And it might help your Pocket conundrum to know that a few publishers are releasing brand new GBA games in 2024 if you can believe it. There's a new Shantae GBA game coming out for example.
I also got the Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch and the Analogue Pocket last year (PS5 was a 2022 purchase). As for the OLED Switch, I didn't "need it", but that OLED screen is really nice, and it sounds like the initial release of the "Switch 2" will be back to LCD. My pocket is the transparent blue model, and I have been happy with it; I've mostly used it to play many of the arcade cores on the go. I occasional pop a real cart in too. I got the dock with it, and I do regret spending money on that since I already have a Mister kit. Picking up redundant hardware is bit of a weak spot for me...
I think that many people are in the same boat. I ordered a pocket also but there's really lots to explore especially on the emulation side of things. Even though there's the nostalgia factor, you'll have access to homebrew and other stuff that will be different.
We are lucky in that, we are in a day and age where you can try before buying. I remember buying as a child, adventure games and getting stuck over some nonsensical puzzle and then they had these hint lines to call up or cheat books lol. The worlds changed a lot in the last 45 years esp with home entertainment.
For me, I can relate to retro game more than new games. I just never learn or get use to using the analog stick to change camera angle and move at the same time. That's why Analogue Pocket is more suitable for me. Good old gaming experience on beautiful screen.
I own the transparent red Analogue Pocket and it's awesome playing original cartridges on it. I love it!
Glad to hear you were able to score one of the limited transparent editions!
@@orbalology I had to buy it the second it was available on their site to avoid the scalpers.
What are some cheaper systems similar to the Analogue Pocket? My Game Boy Advance sp doesn't last long and then I have to charge it constantly
None that play the game carts unfortunately. The IPS modded game boys with new shells & USB c ports can run around the same price as these. But if you're looking for a pure emulation device I've been looking at the miyoo mini myself.
What is the distance you play your PS5 games on?
Do you have a TV?
If you do, try sitting at least 2 metters away from it(7 feet)and play there.
Perhaps Motion Sickness shall pass.
I have the switch & an original ps5 too love them both. I also had an atomic purple gameboy colour as my first ever handheld! Born in 1990 & I would highly recommend if your into retro gameboy stuff- I brought a retroflag gpi case the first model. It has a retro gameboy feel to it, its well made and easy to use, has all my gameboy games i ever played on it, sega games and will even run ps1. Its great for nostalgia. I have a little daughter now so currently not able to game much but I’ll come back to it one day for sure 😊
I’m def with you there on the switch oled Emily; I traded in my old one and got the oled model and I think it’s 100% worth it if you play it in handheld mode a lot.
9:55 I will say, while physical relesses on PC are growing rarer and rarer, there are options like GOG, which, while they don't have very game available, are DRM-free and often include extras like desktop wallpapers, instructions, etc.
I wish more games were available on GOG! Though it's nice that they offer DRM-free options.
If you take off the top white cover on the PS5 there are 2 holes underneath they call "dust catchers". You can use a vacuum to suck the dust out through those. I do it everytime I clean it and it's never overheated.
I vacuum the holes but it scratched up the plastic on the inside...
Yeah I regularly clean mine (OG PS5) and it still runs great.
@@chaikagaz It's inside....not a big deal.
Good reviews on the three systems.
I love the Switch OLED for handheld use, and I do find myself using more as around the house than a travel device. with having larger hands, I can only play with hori split pad pro (which I was so happy that they made a Zelda version finally).
As for the Analogue Pocket, its best feature is how it can be like a Switch for old games. I keep my Switch SNES controller paired to the dock. I do feel the same way about the shoulder buttons with a game in it, but once I moved everything over to a micro SD card, I no longer have to worry about it. I can understand people being unsure of it, but I feel it is the best way to play the old Nintendo stuff (NES, SNES, GB, GBC, GBA) while giving you a Switch like experience and the screen is better then any modded console can be. I finally have able to play so many of the old games I missed out on as a kid. I personally prefer it over my modded GBAs too. As if you go for all the main mods in it, it still ends up around the same price of Analogue Pocket and possibly even more when you include a good flash cart for it.
I upgraded from PS4 slim to PS4 pro and I'm amazed how this slipped under the radar for many people. I'm not ready for PS5 until there are more games to play.
I can only speak for the analogue pocket, but I got a glow in the dark one a few weeks ago and am obsessed
I love my pokemon switch oled I play it all the time. I’ve been on the fence about the ps5 or Xbox series X for some time now both seem like good ideas in different ways but I also would rather play my switch. As far as the analogue I’ve got the GB Operator which is kinda the same thing but it’s hooked up to your pc and was way cheaper. Just wanted to say I love your content and how much your channel has been growing over the past months! Keep it up
Thank you so much!
I want the analouge pocket but for the adapters to play other systems (like Neo Geo pocket)
Always appreciated your genuine honesty and transparency when it comes to your videos Emily!
All super valid points for the PS5 but also happy knowing you didn't regret the purchase and that you enjoyed your time with it!
Also regarding the next console, much like yourself if it is digital only - i am just going to go full PC, i had one built but never used it sadly lol, collecting physically for the PS5 is why i love the console, on top of the games etc, but yeah, physical media not being an aspect for a console (to me) makes it kinda pointless lol.
As always, stellar work! :)
Thanks Michael! Yeah I think even with some of my concerns and flaws the PS5 is still a great system and I'm glad to own one. I'll be sad too the day physical media dies :(
Are you considering any of the adapters for the Pocket so you can play Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, or games from any of the other systems? I've been considering it, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't play any of them very much and the cost for everything (Pocket + dock + adapters) just makes my blood pressure rise!
I don't own games on those other systems (& they've gotten so expensive now) so I think I may try to experience them using the rom/emulation options the Pocket accommodates.
....enjoyed the video....looking forward to more content...
Hey Orb, Im currently deciding to buy a console soon. So its between an Xbox series X or nintendo switch. which do you think I should buy?
It really depends on what you're looking for - do you want to have access to game pass? Collect physical media? Play certain IPs? Have a portability option? I recommend thinking of what you want to prioritize form this list to help with your decision.
Might sound dumb but I also use to get horrible hand cramps with the duel sense. I bought some kontrolfreeks thumbstick caps (lotus cause I play 3rd person games) and some grips and for whatever reason it stopped. The grips cushion my hands and the caps feel easier.
Thanks for sharing! I'll have to look into something like that as well the next time I play something that starts cramping my hands.
Where you get those displayed shelves at
I got them off Amazon - the exact listing are in the video description.
I had extreme pain in my hands when first playing on the ps5. When i turned the haptic controls off, i never had this issue again. Maybe this could help you.
I'll have to look into that, thanks!
Just discovered your channel and this video, which I have enjoyed. So, have now subbed. I love the Analogue Pocket, especially the arcade and console cores on it. I don't bother with the Game boy or GBA handhelds now because of the pocket as the screen is so good. Was gonna get the Oled Switch but holding off as I feel Nintendo will announce a new console, if not this year than next year. Love the PS5 too.
If you already own a switch not upgrading to the OLED is just fine! Nintendo may be announcing the new console soon, so you can wait if you like. But if you don't already own a Switch it's possible the new hardware won't be coming for another 2 years, so you can decide whether to wait that long or not.
Motion sickness might be related to console games setting their Field Of View to match couch gaming. FOV has to be narrow if someone is sitting farther away from the screen, to match the amount of ... eye-view the screen takes up. PC games tend to be higher FOV, because the screen's closer and takes up more of your view (theoretically). I wouldn't be surprised if sitting a bit further from the monitor might help.
But that's just an idea.
Sick vid!! I never picked up an OLED and now that we're potentially reaching the end of the switch it's seeming unlikely that they'll release new variants. Makes the ToTK edition even more tempting to pick up since imo it's the best looking one of the series by a solid margin lol :)
The TotK one looks really great! I think the Splatoon one turned out well though that's not really a franchise I personally play
😅
Thanks
I have an analogue pocket but don't really use it. I have too many new games to play plus I'm always worried I'll break the analogue pocket if I take it out of the house.
New subcriber. Very well put together video.
Whoa, I also bought the Analogue pocket and only played A link to the Past. I put in a randomizer seed of ALtrP though. Really fun to play the randomized game on a handheld.
Some games have accesiblity settings that allow you to turn off camera shake or other game effects If you're feeling nauseous from playing
If you do decide to do PC gaming, would you consider a handheld like the steam deck? I was really torn when I purchased my PC. Even though I really like handheld gaming, a traditional PC can be upgraded.
Perhaps at some point! I want to prioritize a gaming PC right now because I'm in the market for a work desktop to also do some content creation upgrades with. I'm hoping the Steam Deck 2.0 also slims down a bit so it's a more comfortable handheld experience for me.
Does your Switch seem to have the power button a bit too sunken in? As in not flush with the rest of the system's case.
yes, it's a little sunken in. I think that's so you can't accidently bump it & turn off the system maybe?
@@orbalology interesting, the first Gen didn't come this way, maybe something to do with the new size and internal components. Thanks for the reply!
Great video! About the DS games not looking so good while playing them in the 3DS, I get that, but I don't know if many people know this, but if you are gonna play DS games on 3DS family system, while you are starting the game press (and keep pressing) the Start button, that way the game will start in a scaled-mode¿? Screen, and they will look as good as on the DS.
I hope I made any sense, English is not my first language. ㅠㅠ
Yes! They have this function, though when it comes to the XL versions of the systems I find the native DS games still can appear a bit funny on the 3DS XL. Not sure why this is exactly, and additionally I get a little distracted when games do not fill out the entire screen 😅
My first game system was the original GameBoy. I credit that system with my love of handheld gaming.
It was such a fantastic system that launched a new handheld gaming era!
It’s nice to start off my Monday with a new video from you! Thanks. Yes, I agree the ps5 controller is very uncomfortable. I find disabling adaptive trigger helps a lot especially on games like Hogwarts Legacy where you press the trigger button 80% of the time. But the other solution, I did was to set up remote play and now I’m just streaming the ps5 game on my steam deck. There’s no latency that I can perceive and it feels like playing a Switch but with much better graphics. I think you can also remote play with a phone and there’s controller accessories.
I love my Analogue Pocket. I’ve actually beaten quite a few gb and gba games recently because of it. I own a modded gbc and gba but I still prefer the pocket. The screen with filters just look too good. The trigger button placement is not ideal for gba games that relies on it. But if you play the rom and have no cartridge inserted, it actually feels pretty good. And the best feature is its ability to go to sleep like the Switch so I can resume the game later
Oh I have been thinking of getting the PS portal for a handheld streaming option... but $200 is still a bit more steep than I'm willing to pay atm 😅 It's nice to hear you've had success streaming through the steam deck though!
I will have to give my Analogue Pocket more love this year. I have a feeling that I'll fall for it hard too, and as you suggested using roms to play may make for a more comfortable experience.
Have you tried remapping the GBA trigger buttons to the X,Y face buttons? I’m thinking about doing so, but I guess it’ll really depend on the game
My wife is a big fan of the switch lite - same color! She likes how it feels more solid since the controllers are built in, and she says it just fits her hands better. Also it’s small enough to just slip in her purse.
It's a really nice, compact handheld!
@@orbalology Keep up the excellent work. I believe you could consider what video game company to work for as a career. Your insight and perspective will highly valued.
I picked up a switch OLED in fall 2002 and no regrets. I kind of want a PS5…but not enough to save up for it and commit to it. I still have a gazillion games on switch to play and the few games that I want to play that aren’t on switch I have a decent laptop for.
I was super happy with my purchase of the Zelda Switch OLED, I don’t use dock mode either.
Nothing wrong with dock, I just find handheld mode more useful for my being.
I was curious if snagging a modded handheld but after hearing your thoughts I might hold off a little bit longer until the polish it out more.
Ps5 I was never interested because my ps4 pro has more games and still runs fantastic and ain’t much different.
Nice video!
You just helped me make up my mind to get a switch oled. I have the lite and was on the fence on whether to wait for the next gen but i think i'm just going to bite the bullet and get the oled. Plus if this next gen is anything like other newly released devices over the past few years, it will likely take awhile to get once it is released.
I didnt know that about ps5 re: slim. I still havent upgraded from ps4 because i barely play games on tv. Im sure i will get it eventually but im not in any rush.
Glad I could offer some helpful insight! And if you have a PS4 I don't see a need to rush out for the PS5 anytime soon. Unless there's a time exclusive you want to experience right away.
@@orbalology the red mario oled is calling my name.
You can play ps5 on a phone, tablet or ps4 with remote play anywhere with good wifi. I have been thinking of getting the backbone controller for my phone but ps4/5 controllers work with bluetooth just fine. Hold home and share till it starts rapidly blinking to connect.
I've heard mixed things about the backbone, but I like the idea of being able to connect to your phone to play handheld!
PC gaming online-only DRM is something to definitely be aware of.
I really enjoy using my switch pro controller for pc games. If you do get a pc I would give it a shot with that
Have you thought about getting a Steam Deck Oled?
Iv considered getting it for games that dont have a Switch port or dont feel like reaching out for my PS5 or PC (Ive been so busy with work, that when I get home I just want to be in bed and be comfy😭)
I have! Though tbh I'm waiting for the second version they've teased. It would be great if they slimmed the model down so it's a bit more handheld friendly. But I think the OLED model is still a great option to consider if you want to play those games now! I have an extensive physical backlog so I'm hoping to chip away at that before diving more into the digital space :)
@@orbalology ooo I didnt know they released a tease for a second version already! Ill have to wait now :)
Great video!!! I am loving my PS5 even more now with the Portal!
Thanks! I'm super tempted to get the portal... though my PS5 isn't in a location where I can connect it via ethernet so I'm a bit worried my wifi isn't 'good enough' for the streaming connection.
I'm considering picking up a Pocket tomorrow with the next drop of systems. Of course I don't need it and I'll probably only use it when I'm on a plane and maybe before bed. My Switch was my traveling device but I gave it away during COVID to a friend who had a 9 year old daughter. Not really interested in a new Switch but something that lets me play old RPGs would be worthwhile.
Great video 😬
I don't own a pc, always had a PS, but I bought a steam deck recently, and it has allowed me to play games that i never thought of playing before. So it might be a good way to get into pc gaming, even though it is still a hand held. Should give it a try!!
i got a rog ally the day after thanks giving and absolutly loving it and im getting a steam deck oled in may and im a huge fan of the steam deck so the oled is something im really looking foward too