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The DS2 and DS3 can’t be connected to a TV, they are strictly handhelds.

A DS2 would be good if you’re on a budget, but the DS2 XL is better for performance and, from my experience, a better battery life.

But the make-or-break difference here is the price. The DS2 XL is $150, while the regular DS2 is only $80.

The XL can close, but the regular cannot.

The XL has extra buttons and is generally more powerful, but that in turn doesn’t quite make it as budget-friendly ($150) as the regular DS2 ($80).

For you, I’d argue you should go with the regular DS2 and the Nintendo Selects version of Mario Maker DS2/DS3. (both of these are Amazon links). Bonus here is that he also gets an extra game pre-installed on the DS2.

Hope this helps!

The Wii U is great. Can you get it cheap anymore though? They've ceased production, so the price is only going to go up, right?

At first I was going to say, yeah, totally, get a Wii U! But then I remembered the console is only part of the investment.

Downloading Games: If you're like me and hate discs, you'll want to get a hard drive like this one. The Wii U only has 32GB of internal storage and some games take a lot of space. For example, Smash Bros is 15.6GB. And yes, you need a weird external USB hard drive with its own wall plug since the console won't provide enough power on its own.

Multi-Player: If you want to play with other people, you'll need some more controllers. Got any WiiMotes laying around? Those work, though many games like Nintendo Land require the Wii Motion Plus ones specifically.

Playing Smash Properly: If you really want the authentic Smash Bros experience, you'll also need a GameCube adaptor or two and a bunch of GameCube controllers. You can use up to 8 controllers in this way.

The costs start to add up a bit. Though, maybe just for me because I like Smash Bros. There's a lot of other good games on there though. Definitely check out Mario 3D World.

I use an 8bitdo controller for NSMB deluxe and it really does work great.

I would recommend the version with the analog sticks as it would help if you wanted to create stages, as well as if you wanted to use it on any other switch games.

Geek Theory 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller (SN Edition) Bundle - Includes Bonus Carrying Case - for Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS & Android https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HGK27M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3xfWCbSJ6YQ5Q

I use Game Capture HD60 High Definition Game Recorder from Elgato. It is 130 $ but looks really nice and is super easy to setup.

http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-gameplay-1080p/dp/B00840353W/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449267998&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Game+Capture+HD60+High+Definition+Game+Recorde

I design levels with the Switch on this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZAYH58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mV1gDbHVB8ABZ

And use my left hand on the Switch and my right hand using a Stylus. I find that I can relax pretty easily with this setup on a tv-tray or lap-tray (like you would use with a laptop)

Not OP, but I splurged a little and got this one off Amazon. The fine tip has been fantastic and the pen feels really weighty and nice.

Non-affiliate link, btw.

I know I’m late, but here’s a fantastic video on this very subject.

In short: this is the best stylus for the Switch.

For the joycon, I have this and it's pretty great if you're comfortable opening up your joycon. For a separate controller, I second the 8bitdo SNES controller recommendation!

>I don't even have the meaty masculine hands of a real man

I laughed out loud at this. It's been a long day at work, and this made my day better.

The switch needs a capacitive stylus. I recommend the amazon basics stylus. It has 3 different sized points.

Some might think $8 is too much for a stylus though, but I can say this one feels great and is high quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Otherwise, you can probably find one at the dollar store or wherever for cheap.

Pokken Pro Pad for me, if it's got all the buttons for normal gameplay. https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Tournament-Controller-Officially-Licensed-Pokemon/dp/B01A6LEXFK/


Probably won't work for Make Mode because of the radial menus there, but for platforming it'll probably be great. Dpad on this thing is the stuff dreams are made of.

This is the one i got, best of both world here, even though i do agree with you on the squishy one, moves along the screen much nicer than the plastic disc.

This is what I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9JKECQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4-pack for $8.99 and they feel great. Came in less than two days with Prime. Feels/works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Tournament-Controller-Officially-Licensed-Pokemon/dp/B01A6LEXFK

This things d-pad is great. It works with any game that doesn't require control sticks.

Edit: This is only useful for playing stages. The editor has functions bound to the control sticks.

Not sure if it's widely recommended, but I got

This one

And it's been great so far.

Thanks for the help! Actually, PowerA Pro controller for the Switch here in Canada are 33$ for the wired one and around 65$ for the wireless one. I don't mind a wire, I'm used to them actually and I will probably use this controller only for streaming. Here's the links:

Wired: https://www.amazon.ca/PowerA-Wired-Controller-Breath-Nintendo/dp/B075FBPT3W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EW1KLU85BX69&keywords=powera+switch+controllers&qid=1556108189&s=gateway&sprefix=PowerA+switch%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-2

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Wireless: https://www.amazon.ca/Enhanced-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Accessories/dp/B07GXJHRVK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1EW1KLU85BX69&keywords=powera+switch+controllers&qid=1556108189&s=gateway&sprefix=PowerA+switch%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-3

I've been using this 8bitdo adapter with the SNES classic controller. It says its a wireless adapter but you can also use it wired, which is amazing.


The only drawback is that the SNES classic controller doesn't have joysticks, so you can't really use it in editor. So stupid that you can't move the camera or cursor with the DPAD. But aside from that, it's basically perfect for actual gameplay.

This is what I use and the mesh tips work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9JKECQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gonna put it in stylus mode and try now to see if I notice a difference, but it always worked fine before...


Edit: Didn't really notice any difference, but works fine still so.

I bought this one and absolutely love it. It feel very sturdy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071JY98QL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uv9gDbQP4D51B

Despite it being on the UK site it actually shipped from the US so might be cheper for any transatlantic cousins that want one.

we have the same problem in the Super Smash Brother Ultimate world. I ended up buying this to connect the switch to the modem, hard wired: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQM8586/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I still play vs. people who lag, but my connection is a lot better.

This is the one I plan on getting. It has decent reviews and I think it would be best with my gameplay style.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BNR6HG9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A28VCABL59U4DH&psc=1

I got this one. It works incredibly well for me. Especially the tip with the flat part on it. (I'd get a screen protector as well if you don't have one just because there's probably a large chance of scratching if you use that tip)

I'll add that in one month. It will cost 60$ and will be published under the name of "Super Mario Maker 2".
You can even prepurchase that update here: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-Maker-2-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07NQDG7RQ/


In other words, the goal of this project was to design level before the game comes out and make them once it's out.

This might work. Amazon Basics stuff is usually solid and it's 8 bucks so if it turns out to not be great then it's a pretty small investment.

This is the one I ordered. I received it and checked it out. It’s very nice and pro feeling. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JY98QL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zhc7CbAZYVFB3

This 8bitdo Bluetooth adapter supports the nes/snes Classic controllers or game cube controller with the switch:
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Adapter-Nintendo-GameCube-Classic-Controllers/dp/B07JLF9PVG

A capacitive stylus is what you're looking for. This is the one I got, it works amazingly with SMM2. There's probably others worth looking at too though!

https://www.amazon.com/Digiroot-Universal-UPDATED-Replacement-Included/dp/B071JY98QL

Nope, it’s this one