I've lost much of my passion in gaming. rarely do I bother playing games any more. However... Nintendo has always been the outlier. Even the Wii U. Mario 3D World and Yoshi's Wooly World were some of the most fun games I've played in a decade. Many more great games, and now the Switch. I may not be a massive gamer any more, but Nintendo is the one thing I still have.
Same here. I'm not really a gamer. I played it the early 90s(sega) and a little bit in the mid 2000s(ps2) but the Nintendo Switch made play video games again. I'm a very casual gamer at best and the switch is perfect for me. You can play old and new games and download to keep and play whenever is so convenient. Thank you Nintendo!!!
Wow just stumbled across this channel and your enthusiasm for games is intoxicating it made me feel happy to be a fellow gamer definitely subscribing and going to watch all your videos xD Its so lovely and refreshing seeing someone happy who enjoys there hobby and not a miserable gitt moaning over little details or hating for peoples different tastes
Dude you are one hell of a guy .. You are so real and I love your stories bc I can relate to your stories .. The happiness you get from games playing alone or with friends bring so much joy . Thank you for your videos buddy .. Hope to meet you one day..
You my friend are honest and true...a true gamer and a person who really loves this just as much as I do. And that resonates in your videos. Never change, never sell out and always be happy :)
Absolutely love the raw love of gaming and it's history that I find amazing in your videos. As an older gamer (35 - old in gaming years) I find it fantastic.
I was debating whether to get a ps4 or a switch months ago, I went with the ps4 but seeing your video Johnny has inspired me to go out and get a switch! Only reason I got a ps4 was for the fighting games and exclusives but the switch looks so damn fun to play. Takes me back to the 90s when I was a snes nut lol
Seeing how happy and stoked you are about the Switch is awesome man. The Switch has been an incredibly wonderful surprise and I can not wait to see what else it has in store
My dude, you literally have the most pure passion for gaming that I've ever seen. The pure joy you get from these games is so apparent. I'm getting my switch in the mail today and I'm hoping for a little bit of that :)
Nintendo Switch might already become my favorite system of all time. Nintendo has kept single player games only a thing of beauty! It's been a haven for me as platforming gamer. They haven't left me behind with Always online games that make me play games with other. It's great an all but I just like to sit on the couch and play by myself, on my own time. They still believe in couch co op. I can't believe how many games I've enjoyed at my friends or gf on weekends passing controllers around like old time with my brothers in the 90's!
While I agree this was a fantastic year for Nintendo, I think people forget how huge/fantastic the SNES’ first year was: Super Mario World, F-Zero, Final Fantasy 2(IV), Super Castlevania IV, Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past, Street Fighter 2, Mario Paint, Ys III Wanderers from Ys, and at the 1 year mark... TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IV TURTLES IN TIME!
Also Actraiser, Contra 3, Final fight, gradius 3, pilotwings, super ghouls´n ghosts, super r-type, U.N Squadron and those are just some of the more famous games released in the first year.
Alex Catchpole SNES was the most powerful home console when it came out. Switch was an untested hybrid system with less power than current gen. For what it's worth, this is the excuse 3rd parties told themselves as they took a wait-and-see approach to bringing AAA games to Switch. Some tested the waters first like Capcom with Street Fighter. It really is like comparing apples and oranges but it all goes in a great fruit salad by 1st quarter 2019. Thats when I feel like Switch will have enough great 3rd party titles to truly compare it to SNES
Though PlayStation may be my favorite overall gaming brand, I feel I would be remiss to not acknowledge that the Switch may have had the best first year of any console in history. Well done, Nintendo!
UrbanaSupernovA yeah bro the PS4 had a terrible first and second year(almost no new and good games only remasters)but the switch had a good first year mario t odssey,arms,the Legend of zelda and splatoon are just some of the good games it has
UrbanaSupernovA first years don't matter in the long haul look at the PS2 slow start, but ended up being the best console ever sells and game wise (my fav is PS1). PS2 lasted for over a decade. Switch doesn't compare to the Nes or SNES it has a long way to go and I think the switch is a good console.
michaeloffgrid What do you mean "Not even close"? Give examples of something to equal the caliber of BotW, Odyssey, Kart Deluxe, Shovel Knight:Treasure Trove, Splatoon 2, Skyrim and Doom ports, Bayonetta 1 and 2 ports, Sonic Mania, Ultra Street Fighter 2, Xenoblade Chronicle 2, etc. In the FIRST YEAR. I'll wait.
Reggie, wait for the redesign in mid 2019. I know you got a Vita and in that case you can hold out a bit longer. If you want to play those Nintendo exclusives pick up a Wii U for half the price.
I loved seeing your enthusiasm for the Switch and all of its releases throughout the year, Johnny. It kept my hype up too, and I think it's certainly been the best year one I've experienced with any console.
Man, you brought me to tears at some points sharing your memories ...Seriously, great video! (Just discovered you and really love your love, enthusiasm and passion for this hobby.) DutchGamer Pascal
One your best episode's of late, it was lovely to hear you celebrate the Switch. And I'm glad Nintendo had a good year and people are supporting the Switch.
I’m sitting here, listening to you talk about your first experience with Breath of the Wild, and I started getting emotional out of nowhere. My wife is pregnant with our daughter, whom we’re naming Zelda. I cannot wait to have experiences like that with her.
You've been slowly selling me on the Switch, mane.... Unrelated: you're a true legend and you are appreciated! Been watching since you started all those years ago and still enjoying the ride. Much love from Texas.
I gotta say I love your energy and how passionate you are about video games! I’m brand new to your channel and I’m definitely subscribing right now! 💯 👍🏻😎 🎮
I do get a little annoyed that no one talks about Mario+rabbids cause people hate rabbids or they think it’ll be bad cause of the rabbids. That game was so good and I would 100% include that if I were talking about the switch. Other than that, this was a great video.
man i never wrote a comment about your videos cuz you have become one of my favorite systems and video games reviewer on RUclips, gotta say your videos are great and you're an outstanding and knowledgeable reviewer keep up the good work and never change your way, thank you.
The combat system was really slow and clunky. World exploration rewards were limited to those horrendous Blade powers. The blades themselves were a gatchapon lootbox nightmare, I didn't even have half of the rare blades by the end of the game. The humor was atrocious and relied on anime tropes, which in itself isn't bad, except that these are anime tropes that have been done better elsewhere. Like, if I see one more fantasy game with a chuuni character in it, I'm going to die. There were moments when things were really enjoyable, the story got better in the middle. But for the most part, I really regret putting as much time into it as I did. Beating it was not worth the trouble IMO.
I remember getting the switch night of release at midnight and the feeling I got from the industry was that it’s going to be Wii U 2 and completely suck. I went in thinking it would be 3ds 2 once I started laying botw my mind and expectations were blown out of the water. Then within a week the switch was impossible to find for months and months and I was oh so happy to have it day one.
Man has it been 1 year already? i only got mine a few months ago so doesnt feel that long to me haha :D i do remember being bummed out that i couldnt get one at release though :D
There’s something special about seeing someone dive into a product they love I share your enthusiasm with this product, I own a pc and to be honest my switch has taken over
I’m 33 haven’t played video games since gears of war 1, and your enthusiasm for video games makes me remember playing Sonic the hedgehog 2 special edition with knuckles sega bundle pack and cried, you seriously just made me cry. I’ve got a fortnite bundle switch and I fuckin love that shit Nintendo didn’t forget it’s just about fun. Respect
Weird but this video makes me happy. Because his age but he’s having so much fun talking about this and his expressions are giving me life. It’s how I felt when I first got into gaming
That story about the girl playing the switch is exactly what video games are all about and one of the reasons I’m going to get a switch this season . With all the gaming memories I have in my 23 years , nothing stands out more to me than when my mom bought me and my brother the GameCube with Mario Kart as kids . The 3 of us played that game all day . Nintendo is a master of making games that remind us its not about the graphics or achievements but the simple enjoyment of playing a video game and leaving reality . Even if for a few moments .
I was finishing college last year- could not afford. Now I'm working overtime so that I can afford to catch up with this amazing console/game collection LONG LIVE NINTENDO!
Really great video man! I love how you added the subtle music in the background relevant to what you were showing. Love your enthusiasm as always too, keep up the good work!
That's the magic. Watching both my 7 years olds play Zelda Breath of the Wild is special ... I'm sitting there thinking that's me and my brother 20 years ago ...
Had it since day one. 36 years old and my brother and I camped for one. It was freezing cold and even snowed, and I was thinking, "I'm too young for this shit!" BUT it was worth it! I've had every Nintendo from the beginning with the NES w/Power Pad, and I'll continue to support them because of how much fun I've had over the years.
I also was sceptical about it. I felt it was going to fail and become collectable. But I still bought it on day one. I love it! I am quite pleased oh how great it has turned out.
Great video! I agree, the Switch had an awesome first year. I have a big pile of games already and I can't wait for the new games coming out this year and beyond.
Man you have some awesome friends. And your right for me this consol is special because this was my nieces first Zelda game and she Loved it and I loved seeing her experience the magic of this franchise I have known for 20 years.
Am going to Japan in June/July and have already decided to buy a Switch and tons of games when I get back. The NES was the first console I ever bought, in high school; got a part time job, put it on lay-buy at K-Mart, and paid $50 a week for three weeks. Also have the New 3DS XL. Will be great to continue my Nintendo journey. I love my PC and PS4 Pro but I've missed the types of games Nintendo create.
I discovered your channel a short time ago and I'm glad I did! It's evident that you love videogames and you transfer that love through the screen. Your experience with Zelda BOTW reminds me my own experience the day the console and game released. I was a university student too tired and poor to justify buying a console but when I saw the Switch and Zelda I did what I had to do to be able to get it. I don't remember the last time I have been so exciting for something. Then, Zelda was a truly unbeliavable journey and it also became my favourite game of all time. It collects all the things I wanted in a videogame: wild beautiful scenery, freedom, exploration, discovery, secrets, a sense of journey and adventure, peaceful and beautiful places where you can just hear the sound of the wind and nature but also intense fights an dark places. It's just amazing. I'm so glad I bought this console and I'm so excited to see what big titles will come next.
After being skeptical for the entire first year, I got one during Christmas and I don't regret getting the switch. I have bought some many games and spend alot of time on it. I'm glad I took a chance on this system.
That Mario song at the beginning is one of my memories. Never will forget the first time stepping into the Cascade Kingdom and listening to that. Such a magical game, and Magical machine.
My enthusiasm for video games has been lost completely over recent years. nothing feels fun anymore. Gonna buy a switch next week and hopefully my long lost love for video games will be revived :) Great video!!
Our switch will show up tomorrow! I really haven't played video games much at all since the N64! Looking forward to reliving my youth. I've been missing couch coop for a looooong time and glad to see Nintendo sticking with it. Nice review man, made me feel good about my purchase. First up, Mario Kart of course!
Honestly I was part of the Nintendo Switch skepticals at first. Until I received one for Xmas with Mario Odyssey and Zelda BOTW....I was simply BLOWN AWAY. Wether it being docked or in handhel;d,this machine was blowing my mind away. The first year of the Nintendo Switch was seriously great,I mean we had a Zelda and a Mario game! What else could you ask for ? Now I Am super excited for Kirby in the middle of the month and I cannot wait to see what Big N got planned for 2018! cheers to ya'll fellow gamers!
Ryuzaki Morgoth No i'm serious. Dude that's more then a $400 Xmas present. How rich can your parents be? My familly is poor as shit so i got a nice chocolate bar.
Oh shit mate....So sorry to hear this.. Also believe it or not,my mother is far from being rich,she put it on credit even though she was in debt to get this to me. And I Am not a child,but I cannot work,stuck on wellfare atm(wich I'm hoping to change soon) but I helped her with all the money I had afterwards to help her get off those debts..
hey johnny, can you recommend any good switch channels? just picked up my switch today and bought into the breach, stardew valley and tales of vesperia. into the breach is really fun/ addictive, a classic easy to pickup hard to master strategy game. Love your channel man, by far and away my fave channel on the tube. keep bringing us good vids and vibes man
also you have massively got me into old anime haha. nearly finished cowboy bebop at the minute, but finding alot of the others hard to find for sale or stream (legally), might have to get on some bootleg streaming sites
This system brought me back to current gaming, my last new home console was the 64 but I never stopped slowly collecting for it, and the NES/SNES. They knocked it out of the park conceptually and I can overlook the issues it's had because I can see where this is going. The portability is what makes the switch, the moments shared that otherwise would never have happened. I.E, I recently busted out my switch at a family get together well past midnight and got to play Mario Kart with my little brother. It's all about in person co-op and it's brought back my ten year old self's "heart of a gamer." So excited to look back on years to come!
Awesome video and it's amazing how you can us feel nostalgic about a system and games that are only a year old...or less! This was the system that got me back into gaming and inspired me to be a RUclipsr. Thanks for the upload!
Do they jave the new sonic game that every one hoping for. Like to be in the game to help sonic and the others also dose it have any SAO games? Kinda want to know how it fells i do want one but im still not sure if its still good yet i heard that there's still somw flaws in the new Nintendo switch
+HappyConsoleGamer i see a SNES copy of Mystic Quest behind your right shoulder. that game got alot of flak but i played the shit out of it when i was young. do you think we will see it return with the Virtual Console?
You know a game for the Nintendo switch I was completely and utterly floored by which is turning out to be one of my favorite games since I just got my switch . Voez a freaking rhythm game and I never Play Rhythm games at all but I am so addicted to this game its a work of art. Congratulations Nintendo I'm officially back
As an older gamer i don't get a chance to sit infront of a tv for hours playing a console, the swith though is great because i can just pick it up anytime and play something while for a bit and just put it back down. I remember when hand held gaming devices were more for kids and the adults stuck to PCs and Consoles because they were more expensive to own. now consoles are more for younger people and handheld caters more for the older crowd. When i go into a game store, the switch section is full of parents looking at the latest games.
I want that Xenoblade 2 box, SO bad. EDIT: Despite seeing the little tidbits of you in awe at the Switch unboxing, as soon as you proceeded talking of the young one playing Breath of the Wild, I started smiling immensely. It's like a very poetic handing off of the older Nintendo generation to the new one, in a sense, but still being able to play together, haha. Don't mind me. Just loving this. Thanks for the upload. I'm surprised I didn't subscribe despite watching your Ys uploads. Well, just letting you know I fixed that!
Everybody did a video to talk about the Switch first year, but of course you had to do it because your opinion will always be relevant. I have all portable consoles from Nintendo and as soon as the console gets a price cut here in Brazil I'll jump in as well.
Nintendo should hire you as their spokesman or main hype man. You make it genuine and I want to buy it all over again.
I’ve always found Johnny’s video’s very comforting. I love the stories. Thanks for all the great video’s!
I've lost much of my passion in gaming. rarely do I bother playing games any more. However... Nintendo has always been the outlier. Even the Wii U. Mario 3D World and Yoshi's Wooly World were some of the most fun games I've played in a decade. Many more great games, and now the Switch. I may not be a massive gamer any more, but Nintendo is the one thing I still have.
I got quite Emotional
Same here. I'm not really a gamer. I played it the early 90s(sega) and a little bit in the mid 2000s(ps2) but the Nintendo Switch made play video games again. I'm a very casual gamer at best and the switch is perfect for me. You can play old and new games and download to keep and play whenever is so convenient. Thank you Nintendo!!!
Wow just stumbled across this channel and your enthusiasm for games is intoxicating it made me feel happy to be a fellow gamer definitely subscribing and going to watch all your videos xD
Its so lovely and refreshing seeing someone happy who enjoys there hobby and not a miserable gitt moaning over little details or hating for peoples different tastes
key word: happy!
He s awesome
That's Canadians for you
Dude you are one hell of a guy .. You are so real and I love your stories bc I can relate to your stories .. The happiness you get from games playing alone or with friends bring so much joy . Thank you for your videos buddy .. Hope to meet you one day..
You my friend are honest and true...a true gamer and a person who really loves this just as much as I do. And that resonates in your videos. Never change, never sell out and always be happy :)
It's refreshing to get your take on this first year of the Nintendo Switch. Your energy and happiness is contagious! Love your channel John!
Sitting here waiting for the UPS man to bring me my Switch that I bought Tuesday..... So excited! Love your enthusiasm...... Subbed!
Just discovered this channel and I absolutely love your passion towards games it’s rare to find someone who clearly loves video games as much as I do
Absolutely love the raw love of gaming and it's history that I find amazing in your videos. As an older gamer (35 - old in gaming years) I find it fantastic.
I was debating whether to get a ps4 or a switch months ago, I went with the ps4 but seeing your video Johnny has inspired me to go out and get a switch! Only reason I got a ps4 was for the fighting games and exclusives but the switch looks so damn fun to play. Takes me back to the 90s when I was a snes nut lol
Seeing how happy and stoked you are about the Switch is awesome man. The Switch has been an incredibly wonderful surprise and I can not wait to see what else it has in store
“Embrace happiness” words to live by
My dude, you literally have the most pure passion for gaming that I've ever seen. The pure joy you get from these games is so apparent. I'm getting my switch in the mail today and I'm hoping for a little bit of that :)
Nintendo Switch might already become my favorite system of all time. Nintendo has kept single player games only a thing of beauty! It's been a haven for me as platforming gamer. They haven't left me behind with Always online games that make me play games with other. It's great an all but I just like to sit on the couch and play by myself, on my own time. They still believe in couch co op. I can't believe how many games I've enjoyed at my friends or gf on weekends passing controllers around like old time with my brothers in the 90's!
Nintendo always does something new and awesome,Bro Mario kart 8 is amazing it is good to play with the family
Exactly!
Honestly man I love how you see things you make everything seem so beautiful keep up the great work man
Love your genuine energy, brother. Wow.
While I agree this was a fantastic year for Nintendo, I think people forget how huge/fantastic the SNES’ first year was: Super Mario World, F-Zero, Final Fantasy 2(IV), Super Castlevania IV, Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past, Street Fighter 2, Mario Paint, Ys III Wanderers from Ys, and at the 1 year mark... TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IV TURTLES IN TIME!
Also Actraiser, Contra 3, Final fight, gradius 3, pilotwings, super ghouls´n ghosts, super r-type, U.N Squadron and those are just some of the more famous games released in the first year.
Alex Catchpole SNES was the most powerful home console when it came out. Switch was an untested hybrid system with less power than current gen. For what it's worth, this is the excuse 3rd parties told themselves as they took a wait-and-see approach to bringing AAA games to Switch. Some tested the waters first like Capcom with Street Fighter. It really is like comparing apples and oranges but it all goes in a great fruit salad by 1st quarter 2019. Thats when I feel like Switch will have enough great 3rd party titles to truly compare it to SNES
Though PlayStation may be my favorite overall gaming brand, I feel I would be remiss to not acknowledge that the Switch may have had the best first year of any console in history. Well done, Nintendo!
UrbanaSupernovA yeah bro the PS4 had a terrible first and second year(almost no new and good games only remasters)but the switch had a good first year mario t odssey,arms,the Legend of zelda and splatoon are just some of the good games it has
Radd_BGM yeah those games are good but putting those games aside There wasn't many good games
Best first year of any console in history? Not even close. Even out of just Nintendo consoles, it didn't have the best first year ever.
UrbanaSupernovA first years don't matter in the long haul look at the PS2 slow start, but ended up being the best console ever sells and game wise (my fav is PS1). PS2 lasted for over a decade. Switch doesn't compare to the Nes or SNES it has a long way to go and I think the switch is a good console.
michaeloffgrid What do you mean "Not even close"? Give examples of something to equal the caliber of BotW, Odyssey, Kart Deluxe, Shovel Knight:Treasure Trove, Splatoon 2, Skyrim and Doom ports, Bayonetta 1 and 2 ports, Sonic Mania, Ultra Street Fighter 2, Xenoblade Chronicle 2, etc. In the FIRST YEAR. I'll wait.
Maybe I’ll get a switch someday.
Radical Reggie it's worth it, once I got it I knew I spent my money right
MoiEnNoir you can easily buy games without owning the system. Plus the limited run stuff so far for the system hasn’t interested me yet.
Reggie, wait for the redesign in mid 2019. I know you got a Vita and in that case you can hold out a bit longer. If you want to play those Nintendo exclusives pick up a Wii U for half the price.
Redsyrup I think I will wait.
Still on the fence at the moment.
I loved seeing your enthusiasm for the Switch and all of its releases throughout the year, Johnny. It kept my hype up too, and I think it's certainly been the best year one I've experienced with any console.
Man, you brought me to tears at some points sharing your memories ...Seriously, great video! (Just discovered you and really love your love, enthusiasm and passion for this hobby.)
DutchGamer Pascal
One your best episode's of late, it was lovely to hear you celebrate the Switch. And I'm glad Nintendo had a good year and people are supporting the Switch.
I’m sitting here, listening to you talk about your first experience with Breath of the Wild, and I started getting emotional out of nowhere. My wife is pregnant with our daughter, whom we’re naming Zelda. I cannot wait to have experiences like that with her.
You've been slowly selling me on the Switch, mane.... Unrelated: you're a true legend and you are appreciated! Been watching since you started all those years ago and still enjoying the ride. Much love from Texas.
I gotta say I love your energy and how passionate you are about video games! I’m brand new to your channel and I’m definitely subscribing right now! 💯 👍🏻😎 🎮
Great video man love how Passionate you are about gaming 👍
You can really tell
I do get a little annoyed that no one talks about Mario+rabbids cause people hate rabbids or they think it’ll be bad cause of the rabbids. That game was so good and I would 100% include that if I were talking about the switch. Other than that, this was a great video.
I remember him talking about that game in a video. He wasn't that impressed by it. I think he gave it a 7/10. Probably why its not in his video.
man i never wrote a comment about your videos cuz you have become one of my favorite systems and video games reviewer on RUclips, gotta say your videos are great and you're an outstanding and knowledgeable reviewer keep up the good work and never change your way, thank you.
That Xenoblade Chronicles 2 box is AWESOME
Too bad the game blows
ovoon7 In your opinion.
Yea. That's usually how that works.
ovoon7 do you really think so?
The combat system was really slow and clunky. World exploration rewards were limited to those horrendous Blade powers. The blades themselves were a gatchapon lootbox nightmare, I didn't even have half of the rare blades by the end of the game. The humor was atrocious and relied on anime tropes, which in itself isn't bad, except that these are anime tropes that have been done better elsewhere. Like, if I see one more fantasy game with a chuuni character in it, I'm going to die. There were moments when things were really enjoyable, the story got better in the middle. But for the most part, I really regret putting as much time into it as I did. Beating it was not worth the trouble IMO.
I like to lay down, close my eyes and listen to your pods, it is so soothing and relaxes me, thx for this year dude!!!!
I remember getting the switch night of release at midnight and the feeling I got from the industry was that it’s going to be Wii U 2 and completely suck.
I went in thinking it would be 3ds 2 once I started laying botw my mind and expectations were blown out of the water.
Then within a week the switch was impossible to find for months and months and I was oh so happy to have it day one.
Man has it been 1 year already? i only got mine a few months ago so doesnt feel that long to me haha :D i do remember being bummed out that i couldnt get one at release though :D
Dimi V. Gaming lol yeah, those things were sold out for a while, right?
Dimi V. Gaming Imagine 1 year closer to death, it's going really fast after 40, im scared...
Yeah everyone is doing these videos.
Same man, although the first time playing lozbotw made it all worth it
Good time to be a gamer
Great time
That was the 6th generation. Try again
It's always been a great time to be a gamer :) . It's great to see this industry grow in popularity such as books, television and cinema.
Not rly the industry is more infested with microtransactions than ever
There’s something special about seeing someone dive into a product they love I share your enthusiasm with this product, I own a pc and to be honest my switch has taken over
I’m 33 haven’t played video games since gears of war 1, and your enthusiasm for video games makes me remember playing Sonic the hedgehog 2 special edition with knuckles sega bundle pack and cried, you seriously just made me cry. I’ve got a fortnite bundle switch and I fuckin love that shit Nintendo didn’t forget it’s just about fun. Respect
It was a very good first year for the Nintendo Switch for sure. I also was very surprised at how much fun I had with Arms.
I grew with your channel Johnny and I know that moment with the kid was special. I play with my son and nephews
Weird but this video makes me happy. Because his age but he’s having so much fun talking about this and his expressions are giving me life. It’s how I felt when I first got into gaming
The same happened to me with Breath of the Wild...
I think the last time something like that happened was with Fallout 3.
yeah idk why but both was just fantastic, of course it wasn't flawless, but those weren't enough to deter me from putting 200 hours into it lol
HappyConsoleGamer is the best ! Lets hope for another great year for the Switch !
Cheers!
That story about the girl playing the switch is exactly what video games are all about and one of the reasons I’m going to get a switch this season . With all the gaming memories I have in my 23 years , nothing stands out more to me than when my mom bought me and my brother the GameCube with Mario Kart as kids . The 3 of us played that game all day . Nintendo is a master of making games that remind us its not about the graphics or achievements but the simple enjoyment of playing a video game and leaving reality . Even if for a few moments .
I was finishing college last year- could not afford. Now I'm working overtime so that I can afford to catch up with this amazing console/game collection LONG LIVE NINTENDO!
Really great video man! I love how you added the subtle music in the background relevant to what you were showing. Love your enthusiasm as always too, keep up the good work!
Well, I'm glad you waited until today! Can't wait to see what's next for Switch! There's a bright future ahead of it.
That's the magic. Watching both my 7 years olds play Zelda Breath of the Wild is special ... I'm sitting there thinking that's me and my brother 20 years ago ...
Had it since day one. 36 years old and my brother and I camped for one. It was freezing cold and even snowed, and I was thinking, "I'm too young for this shit!" BUT it was worth it! I've had every Nintendo from the beginning with the NES w/Power Pad, and I'll continue to support them because of how much fun I've had over the years.
much better then wiiU year one. Well done Nintendo.
Nintendo won 2017. That is all.
I also was sceptical about it. I felt it was going to fail and become collectable. But I still bought it on day one. I love it! I am quite pleased oh how great it has turned out.
It's so awesome to see somebody so excited about games and a Nintendo. keep up the good work
4:41 I don't remember that part in breath of the wild?? Where or when does that happen?? Where's that long bridge thing???
Im a bit late but yeah its on the east of the map or something, there are 3 islands on the ocean outside of the mainland
Congrats on 10 years man and the switch is AWESOME!!!
The switch and this channel brought me back to gaming!!
Great video! Love your enthusiasm! My son has a Switch and I’m contemplating getting a second one for myself.
hearing your story lighten my day, dunno your story feels soo bright and positive :) like it very much
Great video! I agree, the Switch had an awesome first year. I have a big pile of games already and I can't wait for the new games coming out this year and beyond.
Loved the video man and your video style.. Good work
I'm a truck driver and I'm so glad to see a mobile Nintendo with third party games! That is epicness!
Celebrate good times, c'mon! :D
Man you have some awesome friends. And your right for me this consol is special because this was my nieces first Zelda game and she Loved it and I loved seeing her experience the magic of this franchise I have known for 20 years.
Am going to Japan in June/July and have already decided to buy a Switch and tons of games when I get back.
The NES was the first console I ever bought, in high school; got a part time job, put it on lay-buy at K-Mart, and paid $50 a week for three weeks. Also have the New 3DS XL. Will be great to continue my Nintendo journey. I love my PC and PS4 Pro but I've missed the types of games Nintendo create.
I discovered your channel a short time ago and I'm glad I did! It's evident that you love videogames and you transfer that love through the screen. Your experience with Zelda BOTW reminds me my own experience the day the console and game released.
I was a university student too tired and poor to justify buying a console but when I saw the Switch and Zelda I did what I had to do to be able to get it. I don't remember the last time I have been so exciting for something. Then, Zelda was a truly unbeliavable journey and it also became my favourite game of all time. It collects all the things I wanted in a videogame: wild beautiful scenery, freedom, exploration, discovery, secrets, a sense of journey and adventure, peaceful and beautiful places where you can just hear the sound of the wind and nature but also intense fights an dark places.
It's just amazing. I'm so glad I bought this console and I'm so excited to see what big titles will come next.
After being skeptical for the entire first year, I got one during Christmas and I don't regret getting the switch. I have bought some many games and spend alot of time on it. I'm glad I took a chance on this system.
That Mario song at the beginning is one of my memories. Never will forget the first time stepping into the Cascade Kingdom and listening to that. Such a magical game, and Magical machine.
My enthusiasm for video games has been lost completely over recent years. nothing feels fun anymore. Gonna buy a switch next week and hopefully my long lost love for video games will be revived :) Great video!!
It's super wierd not seeing the GameCube ascii keyboard in the background!
Our switch will show up tomorrow! I really haven't played video games much at all since the N64! Looking forward to reliving my youth. I've been missing couch coop for a looooong time and glad to see Nintendo sticking with it. Nice review man, made me feel good about my purchase. First up, Mario Kart of course!
What a good, genuine review
Love the enthusiasm dude, nice vid! Guessing you're not a sports fan though as you missed NBA 2K18 off the list. Amazing game to have on a handheld!
Very emotional video! I feel that exactly the same passion! Best regards from Brazil
It’s amazing at how quick this first year went by. Awesome thoughts here mate
I want to get the switch but I don’t know wether to get the bundle with Mario Odyessy or Zelda
Honestly I was part of the Nintendo Switch skepticals at first. Until I received one for Xmas with Mario Odyssey and Zelda BOTW....I was simply BLOWN AWAY. Wether it being docked or in handhel;d,this machine was blowing my mind away. The first year of the Nintendo Switch was seriously great,I mean we had a Zelda and a Mario game! What else could you ask for ?
Now I Am super excited for Kirby in the middle of the month and I cannot wait to see what Big N got planned for 2018! cheers to ya'll fellow gamers!
Ryuzaki Morgoth Wow you got a Switch, Mario oddesey and Breath of the wild...
You must have very rich parents. I got a bar of fucking chocolate.
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Is this supposed to be sarcasm?
Ryuzaki Morgoth No i'm serious. Dude that's more then a $400 Xmas present. How rich can your parents be? My familly is poor as shit so i got a nice chocolate bar.
Oh shit mate....So sorry to hear this..
Also believe it or not,my mother is far from being rich,she put it on credit even though she was in debt to get this to me. And I Am not a child,but I cannot work,stuck on wellfare atm(wich I'm hoping to change soon) but I helped her with all the money I had afterwards to help her get off those debts..
I don’t own a switch yet. Which games could my kids play co-op split screen?
I just order my first switch. Am old school back from the nes Great video. Does the eShop have old nes or snes games? Thanks again.
hey johnny, can you recommend any good switch channels? just picked up my switch today and bought into the breach, stardew valley and tales of vesperia. into the breach is really fun/ addictive, a classic easy to pickup hard to master strategy game. Love your channel man, by far and away my fave channel on the tube. keep bringing us good vids and vibes man
also you have massively got me into old anime haha. nearly finished cowboy bebop at the minute, but finding alot of the others hard to find for sale or stream (legally), might have to get on some bootleg streaming sites
You always make me smile, thank you :)
Should I pick up a switch now or wait if a new version comes out ?
How many forest gaming sessions have you had?
Great video! I just bought one, and your hype was certainly a contributing factor 😎
Hey Johnny, it really was an amazing year of gaming with the Nintendo Switch. Great looking back at many of the games the system had to offer.
This system brought me back to current gaming, my last new home console was the 64 but I never stopped slowly collecting for it, and the NES/SNES. They knocked it out of the park conceptually and I can overlook the issues it's had because I can see where this is going. The portability is what makes the switch, the moments shared that otherwise would never have happened. I.E, I recently busted out my switch at a family get together well past midnight and got to play Mario Kart with my little brother. It's all about in person co-op and it's brought back my ten year old self's "heart of a gamer." So excited to look back on years to come!
Awesome video and it's amazing how you can us feel nostalgic about a system and games that are only a year old...or less! This was the system that got me back into gaming and inspired me to be a RUclipsr. Thanks for the upload!
Never give up your channel , its awesome 👏
Dragon quest 11 ps4 and project octopath switch. Most exciting games this year.
tbh im gonna buy both on switch because the portability
Do they jave the new sonic game that every one hoping for. Like to be in the game to help sonic and the others also dose it have any SAO games? Kinda want to know how it fells i do want one but im still not sure if its still good yet i heard that there's still somw flaws in the new Nintendo switch
+HappyConsoleGamer i see a SNES copy of Mystic Quest behind your right shoulder. that game got alot of flak but i played the shit out of it when i was young. do you think we will see it return with the Virtual Console?
Your enthusiasm is so fun :P
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. You seem like Gavin McInnes' nerdy brother.
Love the videos and personality.
great vid, me and my 8 year old love it, you the man john!
Can i play Switch on docked mode without the battery dying? like a ps4?
You know a game for the Nintendo switch I was completely and utterly floored by which is turning out to be one of my favorite games since I just got my switch . Voez a freaking rhythm game and I never Play Rhythm games at all but I am so addicted to this game its a work of art. Congratulations Nintendo I'm officially back
ragejinraver voez is free on iPad
Wow, this Switch's first year flew by so fast for me. I still need to pick one up. I loved the video Johnny, great work! Keep it up!!
Which game should i buy for nintendo switch first(except zelda)?
As an older gamer i don't get a chance to sit infront of a tv for hours playing a console, the swith though is great because i can just pick it up anytime and play something while for a bit and just put it back down.
I remember when hand held gaming devices were more for kids and the adults stuck to PCs and Consoles because they were more expensive to own. now consoles are more for younger people and handheld caters more for the older crowd.
When i go into a game store, the switch section is full of parents looking at the latest games.
Great review Johnny. Being a 16bit fan, I was wondering what your thoughts are on Project Octopath Traveler?
I want that Xenoblade 2 box, SO bad.
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Despite seeing the little tidbits of you in awe at the Switch unboxing, as soon as you proceeded talking of the young one playing Breath of the Wild, I started smiling immensely. It's like a very poetic handing off of the older Nintendo generation to the new one, in a sense, but still being able to play together, haha.
Don't mind me. Just loving this. Thanks for the upload. I'm surprised I didn't subscribe despite watching your Ys uploads. Well, just letting you know I fixed that!
Still practicing Pokkén Tournament!!! Such an awesome memory discovering Zelda with you brother. :) Great vid!
Everybody did a video to talk about the Switch first year, but of course you had to do it because your opinion will always be relevant. I have all portable consoles from Nintendo and as soon as the console gets a price cut here in Brazil I'll jump in as well.