30.6.22

Switch

I didn't REALLY know what to expect when I was suddenly handed a surprise Nintendo Switch. I knew it played games of course, but I was never really into video games because I didn't feel like I was any good at them? When I was growing up, my only access to video games required quarters. I didn't have an Atari, or an NES. I did have a Radio Shack Color Computer, but you were mostly expected to copy your games from magazines and save them on cassette.

Fast-forward to the moment I learned that the Switch supports Bluetooth audio & my hearing aids, my mind was blown.

I unpacked the unit & the first day was spent getting familiar with the thing. It's NICE, it seems well constructed. The first game I tried was Pinball. I think that was the right choice because it let me come to grips with that controller. 😁 I won't make any Pinball Wizard references, whoops - too late.

When I realized that this unit had HDMI I/O & could also be plugged into my 32" flat screen, I was impressed. Now I could play high quality games (not emulated) with a controller at my desktop. I plugged everything in & it just worked. I can appreciate a job well done, and Nintendo has done it IMO.


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