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Pemalite on 06 February 2017

I still want it to have a larger screen though. :P




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flashfire926 on 06 February 2017

Makes the (already ugly) wii u gamepad look even uglier. The switch handheld is an improvement in every way possible. The screen size hits the sweet spot for me. That looks big enough to watch movies (fingers crossed for Netflix).



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zorg1000 on 06 February 2017
Pemalite said:
I still want it to have a larger screen though. :P

gotta wait for the 8", 1080p, New Switch XL



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collint0101 on 06 February 2017

It's honestly not that big. I look at it like this if I really want to put it in my pocket I'll just take the joycons off and then it's probably not much bigger than my phone



zorg1000 on 06 February 2017
flashfire926 said:
Makes the (already ugly) wii u gamepad look even uglier. The switch handheld is an improvement in every way possible. The screen size hits the sweet spot for me. That looks big enough to watch movies (fingers crossed for Netflix).

i would be absolutely baffled if Netflix doesnt come to Switch, it would be such a weird decision considering Wii, 3DS & Wii U all had it.



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flashfire926 on 06 February 2017
zorg1000 said:
flashfire926 said:
Makes the (already ugly) wii u gamepad look even uglier. The switch handheld is an improvement in every way possible. The screen size hits the sweet spot for me. That looks big enough to watch movies (fingers crossed for Netflix).

i would be absolutely baffled if Netflix doesnt come to Switch, it would be such a weird decision considering Wii, 3DS & Wii U all had it.

Yeah, but Netflix not being supported at launch brings a slight glimmer of doubt to me.



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Cloudman on 06 February 2017

Compared to other portable devices from current to past, it does look rather big, but it being very thin is excellent. And being able to detach the joycons, it makes it quite easy to carry the Switch around.



 

              

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VAMatt on 06 February 2017
Shadow1980 said:

The main body of the Switch is about the same size as a closed 3DS XL, except thinner. By itself you could stick it in your pocket. With the Joy-cons attached it's obviously a lot bulkier, being noticeable bigger than a PS Vita and PSP, but it's still a lot less bulky than the Wii U gamepad, Lynx, or iPad Mini.

 

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I'm unable to judge the size because there is no Gane Gear in the comparison photo.



jonathanalis on 06 February 2017
KBG29 said:
Not to bad. I will probably just keep a 2nd set of joycons or a Pro controller at work for break and lunch. Hopefully a Switch Mini or Switch Phone comes out in the next 2 years or so. I would love a Switch with the same power, a 5" screen, and the integrated controls. I hope they go that direction instead of making a 3DS successor.

How about that?:

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=225569&page=1#



Mr Puggsly on 06 February 2017

Look about the size of Sega Game Gear.

Shame its too big to put in your pocket.



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