The Nintendo Switch is launching in a few short weeks, and if you’re anything like Geoff and Alessandro, you’re probably really excited. It’s poised to change the face of console gaming yet again – Nintendo seems to have a knack for that. Part tablet, part handheld, part “normal” console, the Switch is an intriguing piece of technology, and not just as a means of playing the new Zelda or Mario games.
Of course, nothing is really convincing for me until I try it for myself. The first time I held that original Wii-mote was mind-boggling, and as much as Geoff and Darryn raved about the PS4 controller after using it at E3 that first year, it was only when I held it for myself that I realized just how different it was from the DS3. Personally, I’m not yet convinced about the Nintendo Switch – it looks interesting, but it’s in the same category as a PSVR for me; it would be nice to have, but not quite worth the money for me yet. But, I have yet to hold that controller in my hands, so I might be completely converted still and decide I need one.
Of course, this is Nintendo’s hope. The dream for any console maker is that once you experience something, you need to have it. And in the same way that I really fell in love with PSVR once it was on my face (even if I still couldn’t justify the price just yet), I might fall madly in love with the Switch at the upcoming hands-on event. And you can too!
We have five double tickets to give away for some of our lucky readers who happen to live near enough to Sandton in Joburg. There is a hands-on event in Sandton on Friday from 16:30-18:00, and all you need to do to enter to win tickets is comment on our Facebook post with your most anticipated launch game, or send us a direct message on twitter. We need to close entries at the end of the day, so don’t delay!
Last Updated: February 15, 2017
Admiral Chief
February 15, 2017 at 12:09
FB, bah, Twitter, bah, a Jedi craves not these things
Geoffrey Tim
February 15, 2017 at 13:03
And that’s why Jedis live alone.
Admiral Chief
February 16, 2017 at 07:29
Seriously though, some people CHOOSE not to be on social media.
Perhaps I need to create a @glassjawgeoff handle and perhaps random.org will finally smile on me again
PurplePariah
February 15, 2017 at 12:13
Sandton. Sadface.
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 12:21
I got stuck on this sentence…
“I really fell in love with PSVR once it was on my face”
I have a dirty mind, okay?!
PurplePariah
February 15, 2017 at 12:35
What would that even stand for? Penis Secretion Very Relaxing?
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 12:44
Pope Spunk Vatican Remix
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 12:59
Sounds like something Daft Punk (*Spunk) would do.
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 13:09
Or any of the spacebar pressing fist pumpers
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 12:59
It isn’t so much what those letters stand for, it’s more the general thought of “it was on my face, so I fell in love with it”.
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 13:08
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Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 13:38
John Hurt loved that role.
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 13:45
i think I’d manage 3 minutes before freaking out.
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 13:50
I once had to have a cast made of my head. In order to do it, my wife (then girlfriend) had to cover my entire head with dental mold. I have mild claustrophobia. The stuff had to stay on for at least 10 minutes to dry properly.
One of the worst experiences of my life.
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 14:00
That sounds like a traumatizing experience. I don’t have claustrophobia but I would not willingly do that.
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 14:02
The end result looked amazing, so in the end, it was worth it.
“The end justifies the means. That’s why it’s called the means.”
Lu
February 15, 2017 at 14:11
Awesome.
Nikola
February 15, 2017 at 13:00
If I commented on it and said Last of Us 2 will I still qualify for the tickets? I don’t know any Nintendo game guys help???
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 13:01
Just say Zelda.
Nikola
February 15, 2017 at 13:03
Is Zelda that guy who is dressed like Robih Hood in green running around with a sword?
Original Heretic
February 15, 2017 at 13:07
If you wanna piss off a bunch of gamers, then, yes, that’s Zelda.
Nikola
February 15, 2017 at 13:09
Ah ok great thanks for clearing that up for me:)
Admiral Chief
February 16, 2017 at 07:29
😀