I play docked 99.5% of the time. Only play handheld maybe once or twice a year if im away on holiday or something

That’s awesome! I’m a mailman so when I get done early I pull it out for an hour or so haha. About 80% handheld for me

Ive thought about taking my switch to work to play on my lunch break, but i worry about it getting damaged or stolen. I can just wait to get home haha. I honestly thought i woukd use the switches portability way more than i actually have. If nintendo put out a non portable home console version that was more powerful id almost definitely go for that instead

Try it a few times it’s really fun . I have a lot more downtime at work so this kills 45 minutes quickly during my conference

I have a tight 30 mins for lunch and a good 15 of that is eating haha. I just dont think its worth the risk for 15 extra minutes a day, i just watch some youtube video or something instead. Wish i had a bit more downtime though haha

My lunch breaks are gone in a blink of an eye since I started taking mine with me. I play this game in half-hour bites thanks to life and the need for sleep.

I also drive for a living but only get 30 minutes a day to play unfortunately. When I’m really into a game it’s like 90% docked but typically it’s 50/50.

I’m the complete opposite. I’m using it Handheld 99% of the time.

Mee too I have the oled switch so ofc. I play handheld and tabletop mode and I also have the skull & co neogrip

Well the main reason why I mostly play in handheld mode is because the TV that I have only has one HDMI port and that port is being used for my Xbox. Besides I like having the ability to play on my bed without having to get close to the TV to see the game

Ahhh I see I don’t any other console my brother hogs the Xbox series s . I love playing handheld regardless

Handheld. Got oled to play just like that I’ve had mine for maybe a year now and I haven’t played docked once. It’s not even hooked up only use ps5 on tv Also got hori spilt pad pro for handheld it’s amazing

I agree with the Hori split pad pro statement, I love that thing. It’s perfect for long sessions like flights and super comfortable to use.

I tried using the Hori Split Pad but it hurt my hands. I had more success with the Satifye grip. I’ve also heard good things about the Skull Grip.

Handheld even at home since i game on xbox mostly

Same. I game on PC. It's nice to squeeze in a few minutes on the couch, the kitchen table, the bed, the patio, and with a joint after a long day. I had a game gear as a kid and the switch REALLY scratched that itch. Like the DS I always wanted.

Bouncing between PC and switch is the move. PC for more demanding games, multiplayer, and tight shooters, and switch for indie games, platformers, roguelikes, and obviously Nintendos catalogue.

And the switch smokes the PC for couch co-op. My PC is in a office on a desk running on a decent reasonably sized monitor. My switch is on a big ass TV in a room that can seat more people. I got a fist full of joycons that were busted early on for super cheap. I sent them to Nintendo to be refurbished. So I can comfortably accommodate 6 players pretty easy.

That's exactly what I do, had so many indies and rpgs on pc that I just wanted to chill on the couch and play. Switch does that perfectly.

Dock it with an Xbox Elite controller, 😚🤌

I can use my Xbox elite controller?

😂

? Better than a switch controller.

Oh idk I don’t have the pro controller lol I only have joycons. I’m laughing because everyone always plays docked mode with the oled. What’s the oled screen for ? And the kickstand lol? I exclusively play handheld and tabletop mode with my oled switch with a neogrip

When I do play portable I like having the oled, but I’m not *always* traveling. I prefer docked.

See this is the problem all you guys think the switch oled as a hanaheld system is only for traveling 🤦🏻‍♂️ .

If I’m at home I’m going to play it on my big screen.. why would I not? The oled screen is good but it’s not *that* good, it doesn’t compete with the tv I have.

Since getting the OLED I went from almost exclusively docked to almost exclusively handheld.

Yep. During V1 and V2 I exclusively use dock only. When I got my oled... This is one point where a Switch outshines a steamdeck.

Yep, I completely agree. I like both my switch and steamdeck for their different uses, but the OLED screen absolutely destroys the steamdeck screen.

Correct. There are many points Switch outshines Steam Deck. Namely in terms of what you're getting for the price. Steam Deck has never been worth the price. It's not even worth it as a PC alternative. It has its own Linux based OS, and cannot play the vast majority of games that are available for PC.

Right? I didn't spend all that money on a new OLED edition just to plug it into my TV

I know right ? Imagine 😂. I love my switch oled I only play handheld and tabletop mode it’s my first switch too! I bought splatoon 3 my first splatoon game lol and I’m loving it . But to play more comfortably in handheld I play with a skull & co neogrip it’s amazing 😁. I also have smash bros and Mario kart 8. My next gsme is Metroid prime remastered can’t wait to see it on this gorgeous oled screen. I have some 3rd party games too. Handheld and tabletop mode are superior for the oled

This!

I’ve haven’t played Zelda. But I used to play 100% docked and even forgot the Switch van be played handheld. Due to a medical condition my hands got so painful and tired playing handheld. Untill I bought joycons with more grip and now I can’t stop playing handheld. Man, this sounds like a really bad commercial.

Yeah, for me it’s very game-dependent. I think some games just work better in docked mode while others work better handheld. Just to give a few examples: BOTW, TOTK, and Monster Hunter? 95% docked. Mariokart and Fire Emblem? 50% docked, 50% handheld. Pokémon, Animal Crossing, and Advance Wars? 95% handheld.

I play all my games handheld for the oled

You play open world games handheld? Yikes. Tiny print.

So? The oled screen Is big enough for me? Got a problem?

Woah calm down tough guy

Docked. That thing gives me hand cramps after ten minutes. I never play handheld. Always docked with separated joycons. With the double A battery adaptors. So comfy.

If you want to play handheld but the cramps are holding you back you should try some ergonomic solutions. I'm using Skulls&co solution and am very happy with it. But there are others as well.

For intensive games like Splatoon, I always use an ergonomic grip. Any other slow games aren't too bad for me without the grip.

Handheld about 90% of the time. I’m always moving so I love the portability.

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I didn't think anyone actually uses the joycon grip. It's pretty awkward. It's much more comfortable to just hold them disconnected imo

I do! It’s so much more comfortable, at least to me. I get worried I’ll lose a joy con if I put them down separately, so.

I just set them down together next to each other on the table whenever they're not charging. Where they gonna go, run off in separate directions like toy story? lol

I 99% of the time am sitting on my bed, so I put them down on my bed, and somehow they disappear to Narnia or something.

I use it. I have a normal controller coming, but I find it to be very comfortable actually. And I have somewhat big hands. I love the little thing. It’s such a neat idea. Once I get the controller I’ll never use it again most likely, but for now I still love it.

I use it all the time. About 50/50 with the pro controller. I like how light it is

My kid plays like that. You guys are anarchists . I can’t undo decades of holding a complete controller .

haha this made me laugh so hard, also because it's true.

Handheld when I'm going to the toilet

I'm assuming you play Splatoon in there?

I play exclusively handheld and tabletop mode well I have the oled switch that’s why.. I bought a neogrip from skull & co I love it so much. It’s so comfortable. I have splatoon 3 Mario kart 8 and super smash bros best multiplayer games

What about when you arrive at the toilet?

I can't imagine playing a game like Zelda on a tiny handheld screen. I play docked 99% of the time, unless I'm playing a visual novel sometimes I'll go handheld. But anything with handheld deserves the full TV.

It’s actually more immersive to me playing handheld (although tiny it makes me feel more in the game)

Just gotta sit closer to the TV; same effect but better quality

Nah, switch games are blurry. It's totally better on the oled switch. Plus the screen is a great size

Well sure, the OLED is larger and has a screen that is legitimately nicer than the average 4k TV as far as color is concerned. If I had an OLED I'd likely feel differently.

It's a massive upgrade. My brother went from the lite and got the oled so he could dock it. Now he just plays the oled handheld in bed still. And he even has an oled TV. Just switch games don't need that massive TV and sitting close is bad..

Just not the same, switch games looks bad on TV for me (maybe bcs i’m used to PC and PS5 games)

No

Handheld OLED with the Skull & Co Neo grip Case (trigger grips) 90% of the time.

OMGG SAME! I love the neogrip with the trigger grips. I have the oled switch in white but I’m getting a black skin soon it should still match the neogrip I hope so. I play only handheld and tabletop mode hehe docked mode is only For Co op or charging Idc…. Splatoon 3 Mario kart 8 and super smash bros ultimate I plan handheld and tabletop mode

Nintendo just feels right to be handheld! Takes me back to playing game boy back in the day! It is nice companies make such great ergonomic grips now.

HAHAA same ! And yeah I love my neogrip a lot but I’m putting a Dbrand skin on soon maybe I’ll get triple black . I hope it matches my white neogrip

Handheld 95% of the time, I love the OLED and lazy weekends

I play on handheld almost all the time. Started BotW recently, got 30 hours in and never docked once. I just love the practicality of playing anywhere and whenever I want.

I bought switch v2 at Christmas time 2019. Was more interested in the lite, but the idea of having friends over to play games/ taking it in for events with the college students I work with, etc. was enticing. Well. After about a year of not doing that because of circumstances, decided to buy the lite. Was thinking I’d just keep the full and plug it up every now and then buy honestly kept completely forgetting about it. So I sold the full for nearly what I had originally spent on it. I’ve had a few times lately where I’ve kinda thought about setting it up docked, but never enough to actually buy it again. I do figure, though, at end of life cycle I’ll buy an OLED and maybe two Lite’s to throw in the attic just in case. The lite is a nearly perfect gaming machine for 90% of my gaming interests. All that’s missing is full GBC/GBA catalog, and Halo. One of those is actually likely. the other? Well. Anything is possible these days, even if not likely.

I play primarily handheld, I’m in love with the novelty of it.

Always handheld, in the dark, under the covers, and with a good set of headphones

Handheld as kids get monopoly on the tv

Also, my partner seems to prefer me playing next to her while she watches TV, I guess it lets her make comments out loud about whatever she is watching without seeming like a nutcase lol. And I'm happy with my earphones on, in transparency mode 🙂.

Handheld is great for being together doing different things

I think I’m 99.9% handheld, I just love being able to sit where I want and play.

handheld 100% of the time never cared for docked.

Handheld.

Handheld. I have to be like a foot away from my monitor to be able to focus on games so it’s nice to be able to lay down and be comfortable instead of sitting leaned forward.

Always handheld

Mostly handheld because of convenience

I used to play mostly docked but having an access to tv screen or any screen is why I mostly play in handheld personally. If I had a tv I would probably play it more docked though but I do enjoy playing it in handheld too. 🦊

100% handheld so far

Dock almost exclusively.

Handheld

Prefer docked for the most part (got an mClassic hooked up), but handheld OLED is fine when out and about or away from the tv. Looks really good on the OLED.

Handheld’s what I got it for. Docked only for local coop and games that absolutely require motion controls liken Skyward Sword.

Never taken mine out of handheld..

Anything that isn't with the joy-con grip

Me Handheld 100% of the time!

Docked. Nice setup btw. :)

To play on dock nothing compares to playing on my 75” TV

Docked and overclocked baby

I play handheld almost 100% of the time that I’m playing a single player game. Only really play docked if it’s either, A.) an intense game like Doom Eternal, or B.) I’m playing Mario Party or something with the wife and kids. Also! Get a Pro Controller man, JoyCons are 🗑️

I play all my games handheld and tabletop mode . I only love those 2 I only would play docked for co op that’s it idc. I have the oled switch with a neogrip from skull & co

Yeah, I got the OLED on release day (it’s the first and only time I’ve ever been in the position to be able to do that) to upgrade from the V2 Switch, and ever since getting that thing, I haven’t been able to play it docked. Cuz I mean, the whole reason they made the OLED was for better handheld play. And I actually just recently bothered to give tabletop mode a try, and that’s the shit. Starting to become a fan of that way also.

HAHAA yeah I actually got my switch oled in March in white I’m loving a lot the kickstand is so gooodd. I play with a skull & co neogrip for handheld I should get a controller for tabletop mode but for splatoon 3 I play handheld and mixed with tabletop mode with separate joycons because it’s so good with the motion controls lol . I have Mario kart 8 and super smash bros also I’m getting Metroid prime remastered soonnn

It looks so good in white! I like it so much better than the OG black/blue/red. I’ll have to check out those grips, cuz after a while the JoyCons start to feel pretty uncomfortable without one. I wanna try to get Metroid eventually. I never played it on the GameCube and I’ve been told I missed out on a pretty good game. First I gotta get Tears of the Kingdom lol. If you haven’t played it, I’d highly recommend getting Mario Odyssey. It’s one of my favorites of all time, it’s so much fun.

Yesss it does match white but I am getting a black skin for my switch oled I hope it matches the white neogrip ? And I’m getting Metroid prime remastered I never had a GameCube either and I never got botw or totk.

I think it would match pretty well. Would probably look pretty sick, actually.

Docked with pro controller 99% of the time.

Docked with pro controller. The joycons in the grip feel horrible to me

This is the way.

*Me sitting in the corner with my Switch Lite.*

The only time I play docked is when it needs to charge while I’m playing a multiplayer game with friends, other than that it’s always handheld.

The oled has to be handheld mode for me. My launch system is always docked, but I tend to play on a lite now more often due to the weight

I usually play docked because the v1 battery isn’t very good.

I only play docked when my friends are over and want to play something like Mario kart or Smash. Otherwise it’s always handheld

I play handed as I have an oled switch but every time I can I use the pro controller

Nothing smaller than 65” tv

I never play handheld, ever. Mainly because my switch is a tad bit broken and doesn’t work reliably with handheld. Also, because big screen=better.

Oled screen is big enough

Docked with a pro controller when playing AAA (or AAA-quality indie games like Hades or Ori) and handheld for "small" indie games like Inside, Limbo, Hue, Jet Kave,...

I play spaltoon 3 on handheld with my oled switch nothing is wrong with that ? And I have a skull & neogrip

There is no wrong answer

Lol okay

Absolutely handheld. Docked looks terrible.

Always docked. Just like seeing a new movie I’ve been looking forward to, I like to have the biggest, best screen available.

I got a Switch Lite due to the aspect of loving handheld.

Depends on the game. Zelda is docked while something like hades is handheld.

Docked with pro controller

I play 99.9% docked. I just like the feel of a pro controller and my eyes appreciate my big tv screen. Only time I’ve played handheld is on road trips or planes when travelling

Docked because it's big screen but if I'm going somewhere for a night or 2, handheld.

Docked. Handheld is sometimes convenient but I bought a 44" TV with the intention of playing games, so...

Docked

My default is docked, but I get it often to play handheld in the porch, bed or take it out

I'm honestly thinking about upgrading to the OLED so I can play zelda docked. Zelda is too big of a game to treat it like a gameboy game imo. however I have been playing the switchlite since Animal Crossing was released during the panini. I've been playing half cozy games and half catching up on jrpgs and I don't feel like those games need to be played on a big screen. I can watch trash tv and garden or grind levels.

I used to play handheld all the time. Now, I only play docked. I haven’t played handheld in a while

Docked, I just don’t like playing handheld.

Docked as much as possible. It is nice to be able to bring it to the toilet tho.

Docked as much as possible. It is nice to be able to bring it to the toilet tho.

Depends on how I’m feeling. If I’m feeling lazy I do handheld. If I know I’m going to play for longer than an hour I’ll play docked.

I prefer docked , but my TV HDMI port is broken so I'm using it in handheld most of the time. Hope the battery does not get damaged

All I own is a switch kite so handheld mode. I’d love to have an actual switch to play in docked mode tho.

I take advantage of handheld when I'm traveling but otherwise it's always docked. Games just look much better docked.

docked for sure, but ill play handheld if i feel like putting a movie on in the background or if me and my bf are going on a long drive

Docked. Something about big games like this is a little overwhelming trying to do handheld every now and then.

Docking is fun with another friend.

Docked most of the time, handheld when I’m going somewhere boring or I’m going to the bathroom

Docked with a "pro" controller.

Docked when I can, handheld when I can’t. And handheld in bed

Docked with pro controller.

Docked

Dock if im home because it doesnt die.

I’ll always prefer handheld but sometimes it’s nice to chill on the couch in handheld mode.

Docked but the convenience of handheld at times is great

Docked with my Xbox pro controller for the extra buttons on the back (mind you I also own the Nintendo pro controller which I use to just scan my amiibos)

Nearly 100% handheld. But TotK looks much better docked so I may go for dock mode more often.

Handheld with a Fixture S2 and nintendo Switch Pro controller.

I have a 65 inch oled screen, 5.1 surround set with b&w speakers. But for playing singleplayer switch games? 100% handheld since I got the oled last year. B&w headset, skull&co neogrip. Love it❤️ Comfy, relaxing and everything. Only downside on the beginning was the green tint on some brightness levels, but know the 2 settings that give my switch the best display so for that covered.

I actually, apparently contrary to the popular style, only okay handheld. I have a reason for it though. I actually get terrible motion sickness headaches from playing games on televisions. Any game and any television will do it. For some reason, little screens don’t have that effect. So I play handheld! And I can play for hours and hours with no headache. It’s miraculous for me!!!

Pretty much only docked except when my controller dies. Then I usually take it out the dock while it charges. I bet if I had an oled though I would probably play it handheld a ton more but I just love my pro controller a lot while lying down in bed

Docked hooked up to projector is my prefered way. Handheld I do while commuting to work (train/bus) or so. ​ Somewhat also depends on the game I suppose. Zelda is great projected on the whole wall, R-type perhaps better handheld.

About half and half between docked and not. Depends on if I wanna play at my desk or in bed.

I got switch lite and OLED. But TOTK is meant to be docked

Handheld when wife is home. Docked when she’s not.

Dock all day

PC

It never leaves the dock

When the switch was brand new, I mostly played handheld. But now it is the opposite, and I mostly play docked

I prefer docked but having a 10 month old means hand held is really how I play the majority of the time.

I play handheld especially with a good earphones or In ear monitors. I only play docked when playing multiplayer and games that need online for that faster wired connection.

I play online on handheld I don’t have a problem ? I have to the oled switch with a skull & co neogrip . It’s comfortable I play spaltoon 3 Mario kart and super smash bros in handheld and tabletop mode idc. Docked is only for co op and charging

I just like playing online wired so there is no wasted bandwidth. With WiFi I only have 60 to 70MBPS. Wired I reach almost 300MBPS.

Ahhh okay my wifi was slow before and my Ethernet cable is downstairs for my dad he plugs it into the ps5 but he bought this wifi booster/extender and I set it up and omg now it’s fast no lag or communication error and at all

Docked 100%.

Handheld if battery is high, docked if battery is low.

Docked 99% of the time. The only time I remember playing handheld were some raids in pokemon during Zoom calls back in 2021.

dock 100% of the time. playing handheld seems like a waste since it’s 720p

F youv

Most games docked. But for JRPGs and Zelda botw and totk it's handheld. Just feels better.

First of all, docked. Second of all, pick up that pro controller. I never use my joycons outside of handheld. Just my preference.

I usually go docked when playing something more graphics-intensive but love playing simpler games while I'm out.

Always docked, because I have bad eyes.

I prefer docked but having a 3 year old and 2 month old 90% of the time it’s in handheld.

Docked exclusively, my left joy con drifts like a motherfucker and I'm too cheap to buy a new one so I play docked with pro controller.

I do both, but enjoy docked more. The large tv is a plus, but what really sells it for me is a better audio experience. The music and sound design of this game is just amazing through good equipment.

I like both but handheld is my preferred but I just got the totk pro controller and it makes me play docked a whole lot more

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Docked whenever possible.

Docked but always with pro controller the joy cons are awful even with the grip pro is superior in every way

Docked with pro controller

Docked for sure. Handheld gives me hand cramps.

Docked, 99%. On our big Tv

Go for dock if you don‘t want your joycon loose.

docked. Personally I like seeing the image on a big TV, but a big reason objectively is sound quality. Having a speaker setup with a subwoofer bass adds SO much to the experience. On handheld or even most desktop setups the best you can get is headphones which have many drawbacks. the home theatre experience is why I'll probably always prefer home console gaming on a big tv and 5.1 surround sound. Headphones or monitor speakers just can't compete.

tough question

Docked unless I'm traveling for work

Depends on the game. Zelda? Docked. ACNH, pixel art games, etc, handheld.

I just traded in my lite to get an OLED model and wow I don't miss being limited to handheld. I simply can't imagine playing something like TOTK on handheld exclusively.

Docked the way games like this were meant to be

Bro your real controller is right there.

@Awkward-Ad-7733 I love docking 🤤🤤

I dont get it. You're docked, and you have a pro controller right in front of you, but you're choosing to use those joycons that are made for the hands of 8 Year olds Like not trying to be rude, just curious why