Due to the fact I was almost exclusively playing
it on handheld mode in short bursts, lack of difficulty didn't ruin the experience.
Full HD is supported on the console (1080p in docked and 720p
on handheld mode) with a rock solid 60 fps.
While Bayonetta 2 doesn't exactly look like a current generation game (you can clearly notice that during cutscenes), it still looks great, especially
on handheld mode.
Given the fact this game was made to be played
on handheld mode, just leave the Switch on mute and listen to something else while playing it.
Another slight nuisance is something I've also noticed on the Switch port of Skyrim: the game is blind - inducing dark when playing
on handheld mode, especially when you're inside a cave or trying to venture at night.
I was really surprised with how entertaining Payday 2 turned out to be, especially when doing solo missions
on handheld mode.
The best part about it is that the game doesn't drain the console's battery nor does it turn the Switch into a portable oven when played
on handheld mode.
We don't know what the game will run at
on handheld mode or in console...
We were able to do a little more analysis
on the handheld mode thanks to some direct feed capture supplied by the developer.
Dragon Quest running 20 fps
on handheld mode, no way switch is going to get 3rd party consideration over versions if performance is that terrible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbRA1mCbrac&t=510s
It's Spring Again is a cute game that utilizes the Switch's touchscreen
on the handheld mode for little gamers between the ages of two and five.
Not exact matches
The Joy - Con controllers can also be attached
on either side of the console for the
handheld mode.
This is a bar vacuum that also has a really convenient and effective
handheld mode that makes it super easy to get into those nooks and crannies
on your stairs.
Use it as a
handheld device or mount it
on your helmet, body, or
mode of transportation.
Not only that but it has a
handheld mode that makes it even smaller and easier to use in tight spaces, like
on your stairs.
Pieces: All of our gimbals feature
handheld capability, but some separate into two pieces, allowing you to easily mount the GoPro
on a helmet or
mode of transportation.
With perfect touch - screen controls throughout in
handheld mode, added to the already excellent controller support from other iterations, this is easily one of the most accessible games in the genre, and definitely one of the most enjoyable
on Nintendo Switch, full stop.
It does work very well
on Switch though, especially in
handheld mode.
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.
So, 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, for my first playthrough.
Nintendo has confirmed that more than 60 indie games are set to release
on Nintendo Switch this year, with many making use of multiple play
modes — whether that be TV Mode,
Handheld Mode or Tabletop Mode — flexible control options, local and online multiplayer and HD Rumble.
Finally, I noticed that there is a bit of a difference visually when playing in
handheld mode and when playing
on TV.
Not content with massive sales
on other platforms and burgeoning esports leagues, this Switch port from Panic Button (the studio also behind DOOM
on Switch) retains its excellent balance and tight controls in both
handheld and docked
mode.
In
handheld mode the game actually runs below 720p, though it looks great
on the Switch's smaller screen, producing a crisp image that also refreshes at a solid, uninterrupted 60 fps.
Caught over the shoulder in
handheld mode, it's a great way to see how the game handles
on the newer platform with its newest character.
Thanks to the modularity of Nintendo Switch, players can enjoy the expertise of Eden Games everywhere, in
handheld mode or
on a TV,
on their own or with their friends.
It received high praise in our review, and it has the unique honor of being the only game
on the system so far to be exclusively playable in
handheld mode.
Fans can play
on the big screen with the console docked, in tabletop
mode with the Pro Controller, and
on the go in
handheld mode using either the Joy - Con ™ controllers or by taking advantage of full touch screen functionality.
Rocking 1080p
on the Switch, Monster Hunter XX will be playable in both TV and
handheld mode.
Obviously, this makes playing in
handheld mode a lot more enjoyable but you can also implement the feature
on a TV screen.
Play Pokken anytime, anywhere
on Nintendo Switch — Play Pokken Tournament DX in TV
mode,
handheld mode, or share a Joy - Con controller with another Trainer to battle one -
on - one in tabletop
mode anywhere.
Payday 2 will feature full - touchscreen menu support including HD Rumble and will run at 1080p
on TV
mode / 720p in
handheld mode at 30 fps
on Switch.
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.
Both videos show the game running
on the Switch in
handheld mode.
Literally just seconds into Nintendo's E3 2017 presentation, footage of Rocket League appeared running
on a Nintendo Switch while in
handheld mode.
The visual presentation
on the Nintendo Switch screen is a faithful representation of how the game looks
on the TV screen, but there are some downsides to playing in
handheld mode.
On Nintendo Switch, Thimbleweed Park will support both Joy - Con controllers and touch screen controls so players can easily switch between tabletop,
handheld, and TV
modes.
The visuals look really nice
on the big screen and even in
handheld mode, the game doesn't look that bad.
On Switch, Bayonetta 2 runs at 720p in both docked and
handheld modes, but that's a sacrifice made in order to target 60 frames per second.
Well
on Switch, Little Inferno is a game that can be played in
Handheld and Tabletop
mode that takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch's screen, but also allows a single player to use the right Joy - Con controller like a laser pointer, (or even a Wii remote.)
In comparison to the PlayStation 4 version, Dragon Quest Builders
on Switch is reduced from 1080p to 720p, in both
handheld and docked
modes.
Play all three games in 1080p with upgraded graphics and a blazing 60 frames a second
on your TV, then take them with you via the system's
handheld mode.
According to an article
on the Japanese site Inside Games (via Resetera) The first game, Resident Evil Revelations, will render at 1080p in TV
mode and 720p in
handheld mode on the Switch.
I AM SETSUNA Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory ESRB: E10 + Available: March 3, 2017 I AM SETSUNA, originally launched for PlayStation 4 and STEAM, is coming to the Nintendo Switch, allowing players to experience the game
on - the - go in
handheld mode for the first time.
On the Switch, my biggest complaints are twofold — firstly, the text in
handheld mode can be way too small at times.
Rocket League will support all of the various play
modes on Switch, including TV
mode, Tabletop
mode,
Handheld mode, both Online and Local Multiplayer for 1 - 8 players.
The inconsistent nature of the game's visuals means it sometimes looks better
on TV and other times in
handheld mode.
Local and Online Multiplayer — In a first for the series, compete in local multiplayer Turf War battles, whether in TV
mode or
on - the - go in
handheld or tabletop
modes.
It works well
on the Switch, and I rather enjoyed the simplistic style, especially in
handheld mode.
Given that, there are three different ways to play with the Nintendo Switch and that includes TV
mode (connecting the console to your television in the traditional sense), tabletop
mode (a portable
mode which allows you to play with a friend
on the console itself) or the
handheld mode (using the Switch like a tablet but with far superior gaming capabilities).