Syph79 wrote:

Shopping around works. I bought my Lite from EBay with a copy of DQ Builders 2 for £180. There’s lots on there for around £160 without a game. Depends on how low you want it to go.

Syph79 wrote:

Kernowgaz wrote:

This has probably been mentioned loads and now it’s settled down and people know exactly what’s what - Game Sharing.

I was going to get my son the standard Switch but as it’s quite expensive for an 8 yr olds Xmas present we’re getting a Switch lite for him. What’s the deal regarding Game sharing ?

Primary console can be used however you’d expect it to be. Secondary console needs an internet check to validate the game license. It’s really not that bad. You can use your phone as a WiFi hotspot, at a push.

Edit: the check is needed every hour, it doesn’t need to be active at all times.

For those thinking of making the Lite their go-to portable console, it makes sense to make it the primary, as you don’t need to validate the account online before use, and can use it freely when out-and-about.

Switching primary/secondary is easy enough. You just de-register the console(s) from settings and the first one to sign into the account is the primary.

If you use cartridges, there’s no issue at all. If you are buying from the eShop, just think about who is going to be paying the games and where.

It’s a small pain, but I don’t see what the alternative is? Nintendo (as with all publishers) don’t want their games on multiple consoles at the same time - as that eats into their revenue.

Second edit: the cloud saving stuff works well too - if you’re using multiple consoles for the same game. You just need to remember to download the latest file before you leave, or use your phone again!

MyNamesKrisG wrote:

@Kernowgaz - if you want your Son to be able to play games on the Lite that you bought with your account, he'll need to play the games using your account.

I wanted my Lite to be my primary console, but this immediately stopped the kids from accessing my games through their sub accounts on the Switch at home.

Hope that makes sense.

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Syph79 wrote:

When you can take your PS4/Xbox out and about with you to play on the bus, then you have a fair comparison. You can share profiles across Switches, but you need to be briefly signed into the network. It’s only an issue because it’s a portable and you may not be near an internet connection. I’ll be the PS4/Xbox do a similar check, but you don’t even noticed because it’s at home.

Bob wrote:

The Vita was an unsung hero of modern consoles. Still remember EDGE complaining that the unboxing experience wasn't as good as an Apple Product.. wankers.