While playing this game I see that not only does it play great in dock mode but in
handheld mode as well.
Now, as for being a handheld game, as great as it is to experience the world of Skyrim, which is a province of the continent of Tamriel, on the big 54» inch TV screen, it is just as good as playing in
handheld mode as you can press your nose close to the action, see all that you need to see and take the adventure with you.
Plus, it'll offer gameplay anywhere with single Joy - Con action and tabletop mode, though it'll be able to be hooked up in TV mode just fine, and you can play by yourself in
handheld mode as well.
Not exact matches
Switching between TV
mode and
handheld mode works exactly
as advertised — it's simple, intuitive, and brilliant.
Use it
as a
handheld device or mount it on your helmet, body, or
mode of transportation.
Whether playing in
handheld or in TV
mode, Half - Genie Hero really is truly divine, just like it was when playing on the Wii U GamePad and it is just
as fresh
as the day it released back in December of last year.
As well as being copiously stuffed with a ridiculous number of mind - twisting puzzles, the Switch version features touchscreen controls for maximum intense finger action in handheld mod
As well
as being copiously stuffed with a ridiculous number of mind - twisting puzzles, the Switch version features touchscreen controls for maximum intense finger action in handheld mod
as being copiously stuffed with a ridiculous number of mind - twisting puzzles, the Switch version features touchscreen controls for maximum intense finger action in
handheld mode.
As a typical «docked» player, I found the
handheld mode to be done very well, performing (to the naked eye) almost equal to the docked performance.
In keeping with their focus of promoting Splatoon 2
as a competitive game, Nintendo UK have shared a video of the winners of the Great British Splat Off 2016, Team 4D, getting hands on with the Nintendo Switch and experiencing it's
handheld mode, thoughts on the pro controller, the Splat roller and special weapons and more.
Handheld mode is worth considering though,
as the Switch's portability is what makes it the biggest contender
as a replacement of the card game.
The
handheld mode will half resolution during cutscenes,
as well offer low - res lighting buffers, shadows and reduced draw distance.
During a recent livestream showcasing the Nintendo Switch release, NISA confirmed that Ys VIII Lacrimosa Of Dana will only run at 30 FPS in both docked and
handheld mode, which is definitely disappointing for an action role - playing game such
as the Falcom developed title.
As a whole, Disc Jam is a welcome addition to the Switch library, and it's great to see another game with cross-platform, online competitive multiplayer that performs smoothly in both
handheld and docked
modes.
When the JoyCon are detached this isn't
as big of a deal because they vibrate, but in
handheld mode, they do not.
The controls are equally satisfying in
handheld as in docked
mode, and the game ran consistently across both.
Since the Switch functions
as both a multiplayer console and a dedicated single player
handheld, Nintendo is including an adventure
mode for players to explore.
It isn't
as noticeable in
handheld mode, where the 720p resolution feels adequate, and dialing down the motion blur helps, but the player spoiled by recent console shooters will definitely notice the drop in quality.
As I've mentioned in other reviews, I sometimes find the smaller buttons and joysticks on the Joy - Con to hinder my ability to perform specific actions — Skyrim in
handheld mode was an exception to this, thankfully.
While it's a fun little time waster on mobile devices, the Switch is perfect for this expanded port,
as it takes advantage of the
handheld mode very well.
In addition, the camera array allows ISO speeds up to 102400,
handheld long exposures with AIS (AI Image Stabilisation), slow motion video up to 960 fps and a super snapshot
mode able to take photos from the off screen in
as little
as 0.3 s, 4D predictive focus and AI - assisted composition.
As with the rest of the Yoga line, the stand allows you to position the Yoga Tablet 2 into four use
modes:
Handheld, Stand, Tilt, and Hang.
With support for motion controls and HD Rumble using the Joy - Con ™, each swing feels unique
as you make your way through more than 100 levels, all running at 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch in TV, tabletop and
handheld modes.
As expected, multiple 3DS
handhelds are required for multiplayer
modes.
There were some more screens showed off during the presentation, and
as you can see, it looks like the game will let you play in vertical
mode when going the
handheld route.
The Nintendo Switch edition of The Fall runs at a resolution of 1080p at 60 fps when docked and 720p at 60 fps when in
handheld or tabletop
mode and includes a series of lighting and rendering improvements,
as well
as control, gameplay, and UX enhancements carried over from its sequel, The Fall Part 2: Unbound.
- Level - 5 CEO Akihiro Hino was also developing Professor Layton at that time, and Nintendo's portable was experiencing great momentum - Yuji Horii, the Dragon Quest creator, hesitated at first and questioned having a numbered Dragon Quest game on a
handheld - Hino kept pushing him to do it however - Horii became a big fan of the tag
mode in Dragon Quest IX, which would end up partially inspiring StreetPass support for the 3DS -; liked how it connected the game world and real world together - Horii said his wish is just to «have Dragon Quest be enjoyed by
as many people
as possible»
But the game looks like little work went into the porting process,
as the game is hard on the eyes, even in
handheld mode.
The graphics, while simple, are also really sharp, and they look
as good on a TV
as they do in
handheld mode, so it's a perfect game for at home or on the go.
I did notice that the Joy - Con controllers shoulder buttons didn't have the same precision
as the Pro Controller, especially in
handheld mode.
As if squeezing a rock - solid 60 fps out of Nintendo's little device (in both docked and
handheld modes) wasn't enough, VooFoo have jammed in all the previously released DLC and cross-platform (with PC and Xbox, thanks to Sony's anti-consumer approach) play, too.
Castle of Heart provides bright fields, foggy mountains, and massive castles and towns
as the backdrops to each level and the game transitions well between docked and
handheld mode, providing crisp visuals that easily convey what you're supposed to focus on.
As well as adding this new graphics option, the update will bump up the resolution in Performance mode to 1280 × 720 in handheld and 1664 × 936 when docke
As well
as adding this new graphics option, the update will bump up the resolution in Performance mode to 1280 × 720 in handheld and 1664 × 936 when docke
as adding this new graphics option, the update will bump up the resolution in Performance
mode to 1280 × 720 in
handheld and 1664 × 936 when docked.
Madden NFL Football will offer a comprehensive
handheld experience with exciting
modes, such
as authentic 11 - on - 11 football, fast - paced 5 - on - 5 action and Season Mode.
As with all Nintendo Switch titles, FAST RMX is wonderful in
handheld mode.
Not sure if the
handheld mode is anything to boast about seeing
as how the detail is cut by half.
There is a two player touchscreen match
mode, a VR Match where you tilt the
handheld console to move the camera and enjoy matches from the player's point of view,
as well
as a game where you tilt a boat while aiming and shooting at targets.
While Pokken Tournament DX doesn't shine quite
as well
as its triple - A Switch port counterpart Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Bandai Namco's reinvigorated Poke - Fighter scales incredibly well in both Docked and
Handheld modes on the Nintendo Switch.
With a UI that's made with touchscreens in mind, this game is a dream to operate in
handheld mode, although in docked
mode it doesn't look nearly
as good.
As had been previously rumoured, the Switch is a hybrid device capable of being played in both
handheld and console
modes.
It's also locked at 30 fps — I didn't encounter any stutters during the hours I logged — and
as far
as I can tell, in docked
mode Skyrim runs between 900p and 1080p, whereas in
handheld mode it uses the Switch screen's native 720p.
Whether playing in
handheld or in TV
mode, Half - Genie Hero really is truly divine, just like it was when playing on the Wii U GamePad and it is just
as fresh
as the day it released back in December of last year.
I advise playing this on the big screen,
as you need eyes like a hawk to play this in
handheld mode, but you can just about get away with it.
That's a small concern though
as you would still be able to both create and test while in
handheld or tabletop
mode.
Progressing through these
modes will unlock points that can be used to unlock other various goodies such
as encyclopedia entries on the various enemies and the game's soundtrack (Play Coins earned through the
handheld's pedometer can also be used), but these
modes simply rehash the existing content found in the game.
As it stands, Doom is painful for many of us here at the office to play in
handheld mode, and that's a large part of what makes the Switch so special.
In
handheld mode, you can certainly see grass and other things pop in
as you move forward, and docked
mode doesn't push it out too much further, but unless you fixate on it, it's not distracting.
The Nintendo Switch version of The Fall runs at a resolution of 1080p at 60 fps when docked and 720p at 60 fps when in
handheld or tabletop
mode and includes a series of lighting and rendering improvements,
as well
as control, gameplay, and UX enhancements carried over from its sequel, The Fall Part 2: Unbound.
I personally found the game played perfectly fine in the dock or in
handheld mode, and while it looked fabulous on the TV,
as usual I preferred it in my hands, bright lights and all the flares of it, flashing in my face.
Those who do want to completely alleviate these problems will want to play Breath of the Wild in
handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch
as this is where the game runs best.
Kirby also runs rock solid at 30 fps
as well in both docked and
handheld modes, it may not be 60 fps but honestly there was no signs of game slow down and performance was incredibly solid.