curl-6 said:
BillyBlaze said:
Finally someone with the same issue! Since the Switch launched I have been amazed how nobody complained about the horrible ergonomics of the handheld mode. It almost made me think I was the only person in the world with big hands. It was also the only reason I did not pick up the Switch until last year.
Because of the hand cramps in handheld mode I eventually bought a Satisfye grip, which is not a cheap accessory, but makes the Switch very comfortable to play for me. I highly recommend it. Now I enjoy my Switch very much, but it's funny to think how some third party accessory producer had to fix Nintendo's design issues for me to be able to.
On topic: Because of the bad ergonomics I can't really love the Switch. I guess I have to pick the WiiU, because as much of nostalgia I have for my N64, I liked it mostly for its software.
I never got this whole hate towards the WiiU gamepad. I loved being able to play in bed, type in movie titles in the Amazon Prime app and create Mario Maker levels with the touch screen. Rayman Legends and Nintendoland were some of the most fun local multiplayer experiences for me because of the WiiU gamepad. I also liked the downward compatibility and support of the Wii Mote.
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I have big hands, to the point where I find the PS1-PS3 dualshock uncomfortably small, and yeah the Joycons are smaller than I'd consider ideal, but I really don't find them that bad. Sub-optimal yes, but perfectly acceptable. I've never felt the urge to buy a Pro controller, and considering the way the system needs to function, I'm not sure making them much bigger would be viable. It's already large for a handheld.
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Well, if you want to keep it inside your pocket or jacket it is large, yes. Too large, IMO. I never feel like playing it on the bus or subway anyway because most Switch games are not made for short playing sessions. When I bring it on long-distance journeys or visits to my family I keep it in my backpack and it does not matter that the Satisfye grip makes it a bit clunkier, but my hands thank me when I play it for hours.
I actually expected Nintendo to make alternative Joycons with more grip and bigger buttons. I mean, you have the unique functionality of exchanging inputs for different playing styles and they don't even make use of it. Probably because of "brand recognition" or some bs. They just don't care.
