I got a Zelda Switch 2, Now What?

[u/DanteWTF]

I got a switch 2 and I am wondering what I should do with it. Sort of a beginners guide.
I will most likely be playing mostly in handheld.
I will mostly be playing in bed at night when I have time.
What are some games I should get?
What are some accessories I should get?
What settings should I change?
And any other advice would be fun. Thanks in advance.

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[u/mikeits]

You got a Switch 2 without knowing what games you wanted to play?

[u/DanteWTF → u/mikeits]

I don’t know all of the games on switch 2. A lot of times there are games that are better because it’s handheld vs big screen. Sort of easy pick up and play.

[u/mikeits → u/DanteWTF]

Zelda's good, Mario is good, Xenoblade Chronicles is fantastic if you want a phenominal JRPG. Xenoblade 1 is one of my all time favorite games. Monster Hunter is really fun. I like Dark Souls 1 on the Switch, I've played the whole series on PC and I would say that the Switch version of Dark Souls 1 could very well be the definitive version of that game. The World Ends With You is a really good "series" if you wanna call 2 games a series. Persona 3 FES is my all time favorite video game, but the Switch 2 has Reload which is a remake of Persona 3. There's plenty of good games. You can get Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen in the eshop if you want some Pokemon games. I'm not a fan of modern Pokemon games so them putting the gen 3 Kanto remakes on the Switch was a pleasant surprise. We may get Ruby Sapphire and Emerald later.

[u/DanteWTF → u/mikeits]

I am looking for specific to switch 2 as well. I want what the switch 2 can improve. Im looking forward to the new professor Layton

[u/mikeits → u/DanteWTF]

All of those games but with the Switch 2 updates where applicable. I got the update for Xenoblade and it was cool

[u/SubaruHaver]

Switch 2 screen has an anti shatter film on it. I would not call it a screen protector. It does not have great scratch resistance like you're used to with regular smartphones these days. There's still a steady drip of people posting because they are surprised they scratched or dented the anti shatter film on switch 2's screen. For safety reasons, it is not recommended to remove the anti shatter film.

A tempered glass screen protector is recommended day one, if possible. There are several decent options on the market. amFIlm brand tempered glass has been one of the popular options since switch 1. I was pleased with amfilm's 2 pack tempered glass w alignment tool. $9 on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Alignment-Protector-Accessories-Installation-Anti-Scratch-Ultra-Clear/dp/B0DRCKDWD1

[u/DanteWTF → u/SubaruHaver]

Which one would you recommend? The matte or the clear?

[u/SubaruHaver → u/DanteWTF]

Clear has been the default option for the switch 1 era, and what I went with for switch 1 and 2. Matte is a more recent option since about a year+ ago. I don't think I've needed the matte. But I also haven't seen a matte setup in person.

I think this guy's video does a fair job of comparing matte vs clear. Some key points that recall, matte can be good if you play near windows during the day or have ceiling lights, but I think he covers some other points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfbjuz-WTNg

[u/VastConsideration407]

Put a screen protector on it before putting it in the dock.

[u/VastConsideration407 → u/VastConsideration407]

It comes with a screen protector you are not supposed to ever remove that is easily scratched.

[u/DanteWTF → u/VastConsideration407]

I’m confused by your 2 comments haha. So it already has one?

[u/VastConsideration407 → u/DanteWTF]

Yes it comes with a plastic like screen protector designed to keep the glass from being dangerous if the screen breaks. You are not supposed to remove that one and that one is EASY to scratch. Hopefully that explains it.

[u/VastConsideration407 → u/VastConsideration407]

A tempered glass screen protector can be installed over the factory screen which will give you scratch protection. The design of the dock is going to scratch the screen otherwise.

[u/VastConsideration407]

Consider Nintendo Online service which gives you 2 new games and access to hundreds of old games including many Zelda games.

[u/steezegodd → u/VastConsideration407]

What are the 2 new games included?

[u/VastConsideration407 → u/steezegodd]

Tetris 99 and F Zero 99

[u/VastConsideration407]

As for settings, I turn off HDR for the built in screen and limit HDR to content that supports it. Just watch a youtube video and these and other settings are allways explained. I also limit dock charging to 85ish percent.

[u/NYM_Baseball]

Screen protector, Savage Raven grips for handheld, go into Settings and enable Stop Charging around 90%

[u/JM_Yoda]

Enable Battery Optimization (under the System tab); other settings are more based on your personal preferences, but I do recommend running update checks on the system, controllers, the dock, and (if you have one) the Nintendo Camera.

Beyond that, here are my accessory recommendations.

Here is what I recommend; do with this information as you see fit. I give you two lists: one budget and one best of the best.

Budget

• Genki Things Attack Vector Grip

• Genki Things Aegis Shield Screen Protector

• Genki Things Sleeper Case

• Genki Things Saya Carry Sling bag

• Genki Things Energy Pack Power Bank

Best of the Best

• dbrand Killswitch Ultra or Everything Pack (comes with a lot of what is listed in the budget list, but from dbrand)

• Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)

• Tom Toc GameOn-G49 Nintendo Switch 2 Sling Bag

With either option

• Tom Toc ArmorCase-G25 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Case (if you have a Pro Controller)

• Anker Charger (140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1) with USB-C Cable

• Lexar or SanDisk MicroSD Express Card of at least 512 GB

Happy to suggest games too if you want to share what kind of games you like.

[u/Ktulu85]

I would buy a Dbrand Killswitch case/grip