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Disclaimer: Nintendo of America provided me with a Nintendo Switch and games for review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase via this page I may make a small commission. 

You might remember us going to Navy Pier as a family back in October to meet Super Mario. Mr. Dude has been wanting to play Super Mario Odyssey™ at our home ever since. Luckily, Mario must have remembered us because he sent us a Nintendo Switch – Gray Joy-Con for Christmas! We knew ahead of time, but it was a surprise to Wes.

Mr. Dude would have normally been more excited, but he’d had a fever off and on for a few days leading up to the surprise. Darn pre-school kids sharing strep throat.

The whole family LOVES the Nintendo Switch. And there are a lot of great things going for it:

  • The HD resolution of the system is a big step up from our Nintendo Wii.
  • It has a similar feel to the classic Nintendo controls we’re used to using. That meant picking up the new game controls was easy, familiar and fun.
  • This Nintendo redesign is modular and can adapt to many more gaming scenarios than previous systems.
  • The SD like card Nintendo Switch games come loaded on is much more resilient to children’s hands than Wii discs.
  • It can be played on a TV with the included dock or on its own in a car/mall/park/etc.
  • The cost of a single system is reasonable.
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  • Multiple systems can link up wirelessly for competitive play based on the game chosen.
  • Many games can use the single included controller (it splits in two) as two controllers.
  • Internet connectivity allows for online play with games like Mario Kart 8.
  • The eShop allows for easy downloading of 100s of games and demos.
  • The parental controls allow for restricted child accounts so nothing gets purchased without parental consent.
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    There are a few things to consider before buying a Nintendo Switch too:

    • The Nintendo Switch is a new game system overall so many beloved classic franchises are not yet on it. Things like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, James Bond, etc.
    • There are a million accessories that are awesome but can add up fast. Stuff like screen protectors, carrying cases, Joy-con chargers, extra docks, amiibo figures, etc.
    • The system comes with only a single controller and a new one can run $79.
    • A single system may not be enough to keep family harmony.
      Bedtimes and gameplay timesharing have been an issue since we got the Nintendo Switch. Ha!
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    Overall we’re thrilled with the system.

    We already have our eyes on the Mario + Rabbids® Kingdom Battle game as a future birthday gift for Mr. Dude. He LOVES Super Mario. Eventually, we’ll want to get a second system and other games for the added gaming options it will offer. I highly recommend the Nintendo Switch to anyone who is a casual gamer, has a family with young kids or enjoys having a cool toy to show off at parties.

    Do you have one? What do you think about it? Let me know in the comments or tag me on social!

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    Bonus!

    I was grocery shopping right before Christmas when, in the cereal aisle, I found a special limited edition Super Mario Cereal from Kellogg’s. It offers a special in-game bonus exclusively for Super Mario Odyssey™. Buy it if you can find it.

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    4 COMMENTS

    1. Joel, wouldn’t be truthful if I didn’t say I was jealous and could get an opportunity like this, but congratulations and it looks like awesome fun for you and the family. Thanks for sharing. ~Tom

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