Looks like no 3G/LTE or Upgradable Battery for Nintendo Switch =(

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collint0101 said:
Am I the only person that's hard pressed to think about what I would even use 4g on the switch for? Downloading games would use way too much data, online would be too inconsistent and choppy, I have a phone so I wouldn't text people on it. Only thing I can really think of is like checking the eshop to see what's on sale if I happen to take my switch to work. Hell work is the only place I would use 4g if I happen to have my switch but that's not exactly the place where I would want to get deep into an online gaming session

Can we give up this notion that 3G and 4G are not suitable for online gaming? I have used 3G to stream games and play online via PS Now and Remote Play for years, and it works just fine with a good connection. 4G is even better, and can hold up with even as little as two or three bars. Honestly anyone with a console connected to a Comcast or Time Warner Modem Router is in the same boat. When I had my Comcast M/R I was only getting 10 -12Mbps with over 100 Ping when connected over wifi. After I upgraded to a Netgear M/R that went to 45 to 50Mbps and 20 Ping. When I was messing around with the tethering on my phone I was getting 15 - 20Mbps and 50 Ping. This is just a bad excuse to try and keep believing wifi only handhelds are still feasable.

Cloudman said:

twintail said:

Some ppl want consistent online access.

What reason would people have to need constant internet on their gaming device?

For both of you. Online gaming, online leader boards, Trophys, Freinds List, in game music streaming, up to date rosters/content, this list literaly goes on, and on, and on.