welcome back everybody I hope this video finds you well today we're going to be
taking a look at some very cool and practical Nintendo switch accessories
that have really been improving my user experience over the last couple of weeks
we'll look at some products ranging from grip cases EDC travel bags ANC earbuds
Etc some items will be specific to the OLED model but most will work with any switch version
we're also going to be discussing the latest Nintendo Direct and some of the big upcoming
exclusives and ports making their way over to the platform we're also getting to some of the latest
rumors regarding what's next for the Nintendo switch Hardware moving into 2023 and Beyond
I've had played vital skins on my switch for several months now they're a simple hassle-free
way to make your switch look more unique but I also ended up keeping them on this long because
they provide a little added protection from Nicks and scratches in addition to my grip
case when I'm playing in handheld well it looks like play Vital has come up with another toolless
solution to customize your switch but this latest version specifically designed for the switch OLED
takes things up another notch this is the play Vital skin Ultra grip protective hard case and
they come in a number of really cool designs this is the wood grain version you're looking at on my
switch right now and it has Ultra grip in the naming because you can actually alternate the
joy-con grips between two unique back plates one pair sits more flush with the body of the original
joy-con design and the second pair protrudes more outward to provide a more robust feel in the hand
and as I mentioned the install is painless and very fast the joy-con pieces simply snap around
the joy-con controller in seconds the kit also with three additional hard shell pieces one that
protects the back and top and bottom portions of the console a second piece that's solely dedicated
to the kickstand and the third actually attaches to the switch game card cover now in order to
secure the parts outside of the joy-cons you'll have to use the provided double-sided tape which
leaves zero residue behind when removed if you look closely there's actually indentations within
the mold on the back side to let you know where to place the tape and which size to use it took
me just under 10 minutes to install everything and I'm really happy with how it came out the
cutouts are solid and all buttons and functions are accessible unfortunately you won't be able to
use the auto grip with a satisfy or skull and code grip for example however if you remove the joy-con
shells you can actually kit bash these accessories and make it work creating a very solid all-around
protection solution for your switch with maximum comfort for handheld you won't be able to secure
the top clip for the Neo grip but with the added thickness to the console you really won't have
to worry about the switch sliding around on you my biggest gripe for the auto grip kit is the
skiddle-like button covers that the majority of the OLED designs ship with because I don't
think it works for most of the color schemes the wood grain design that I'm using has a very clean
and minimalistic look and I think that adding these button covers on would sort of defeat the
purpose which is why I'd really like to see a set of standard black button caps added to this
kit as a backup it will be a huge bonus as well if the corresponding arrows and alphabet symbols
were included on those caps as well on a side note apparently playbido is now making RGB USBC charge
cables for the switch as well and you know we love some RGB lights around here that's a w so months
back I put out a video comparing the skull Uncle Neo grip and grip case bundles to the satisfied
Zang grip bundle and at the time of that video the satisfied zinc grip bundle was only being offered
in the original white and black color scheme we'll fast forward and satisfy is now offering what is
referred to as the Zen grip Pro Elite bundle this bundle ships with an all-black stealthy grip that
offers all of the features that we know and love from the original black and white version with an
off-kiltered grip inner silicone tabs and bumpers that accommodate both the original and OLED switch
model and not to mention that this version looks Wicked with the original gray joy-cons
giving the switch a more stealthy and discreet appearance while I really do love the white Joy
cons and the original satisfied grip I do notice that it draws more attention than a matte black
setup whenever I'm gaming in large public spaces but what makes the satisfied lead bundle a real
step up from the slim is that it ships alongside a significantly larger Pro Elite carry case which is
the real star of this particular bundle the elite carry case measures roughly 4 inches in thickness
as compared to the two inch dimension for the slim making the elite carry case a true all-in-one
solution taking a look inside you can see that we're greeted with not one but two game card
pouches that accommodate a grand total of 19 game cards versus the 10 available for the slim version
there's even a zipper pocket on the underside of the pouch which can hold miscellaneous or
technically even more game cards if you really need the extra space if we remove the switch from
the velcro mode we reveal my favorite feature for the elite carry case a hidden compartment
that accommodates portable charging battery Banks this cutout measures 3 by 6.5 inches so
it can accommodate some pretty beefy batteries like the one that I'm using here with this 3.0
to USBC adapter along with the included USBC charge cable which is now three feet in length
versus the 1.5 foot cable that shipped with the original slim bundle with the large compartment
on the opposite end of the case is really what makes this a viable all-in-one solution when
you're on the go this is where the included three foot USBC cable is housed whenever it arrives
along with a pair of rice pad thumb grips and a controller rail used for securing an extra pair of
joy-cons you can fit a surprising amount of stuff in this compartment pushing it to the very limits
I was able to fit the following items a kiwi home switch TV dock extra pair Joy cons controller grip
joy-con wrist attachments and last but not least my soundpeats air 3 Pro ANC earbuds these have
been my go-to earbuds for my switch for a good while now when gaming in handheld they feature
aggressive active noise cancellation technology that cancels out up to 55 decibels Bluetooth 5.2
which provides a very stable connection 12 millimeter drivers that produce a ridiculous
space response and the primary feature that makes the sound ptr3 pro specifically great for gaming
a preset gaming mode which when activated places in even greater emphasis on minimizing audio and
lip sync discrepancy reducing latency to 60 milliseconds when game mode is active
these next two accessories come in the form of ballistic nylon EDC sling bags from Tom talk I
have both an 11 inch version and a 14 inch size these EDC bags are Sleek they're Compact and
highly functional and I really like the fact that either can be used over the shoulder as with a
traditional laptop bag or as a sling backpack the 11 inch model fits the satisfy slim case perfectly
inside the main zipper pocket which also features a number of additional pockets for added storage
there's also a compartment on the outside of the bag with even more pockets and a keychain clip
now when it comes to the larger satisfy Le carry case the 14 inch slingback accommodates it very
well storage pockets are pretty much identical as with the 11 inch version with the pocket sizes
obviously being larger but as you can see there are two adjustable straps on the bottom of the
14-inch version which can be used to Stow anything from a jacket to a small tripod before we get into
the direct I want to show you guys this beautiful piece of craftsmanship created by a company known
as Gray gray collects gaming Hardware both new and retro that we all know and love they tear
them down and create these beautiful displays of art with a techie spin this particular work
is of the PlayStation 4 Dualshock controller but grid also makes a ton of Nintendo specific
artwork such as the switch or even the Game Boy so definitely check out grid over on their site
they've got some really beautiful designs over there and I can really appreciate the story of
how they jump started the business I've included a 15 code in the description that can be used
for any product Under the Sun via their site Nintendo Direct I feel like whenever I watch
a direct or state of play or showcase my initial reaction when the curtain drops is nowhere near
as confident as it is after our path the chance to mull things over re-watch the presentation and let
everything sink in and this latest Nintendo Direct was no different because there were
a number of curveballs thrown into the mix some that seriously came out of left field but amidst
everything I think there were some really solid reveals sprinkled throughout the presentation
for which I've compiled a short list it takes two I'm not gonna lie I had never heard of this game
despite it being published by EA and the fact that it was released last year unlike every platform in
existence PC PS4 PS5 series X and S even the Xbox One apparently got this game every major platform
except the switch but as we know now that won't be the case come November this year and to be honest
I'm kind of glad that this one slipped past my radar so I don't have to feel bad about buying
it twice because after this port announcement I knew that I had to have this game on the switch
specifically playing this game on the switch with someone sitting right next to you with their own
switch via local Wireless it just sounds too much fun to pass up I'm always challenged and finding
games of a plot storyline and characters that will resonate with the misses and I think that
this one could be one of the latest but if you have any recommendations for co-op games you play
with your significant other or maybe even your kids if you have any drop a comment down below
Nintendo switch Sports was my most anticipated game from the previous direct back in February
I've been playing a lot of switch sports with my kids since then and we really enjoy it so while I
do understand it I'm a bit bummed to hear that the golf DLC is being pushed back originally announced
for the fall seven months ago Nintendo is now promising that it will drop sometime this holiday
but I'm always Pro a launch date extension so Gamers can receive a more finished product right
out of the gates it wasn't all bad news though because we learned that 21 holds from Wii Sports
series will be included and up to eight players will be able to play online at the same time on
the same course which sounds pretty dope and again this DLC is going to be free to all users assuming
you bought the base game versus paid add-ons as with the next runner-up Mario Kart booster course
past Wave 3. it's kind of crazy to think once Wave 3 drops sometime this holiday we'll just
barely be halfway through this booster course DLC question if you've been playing these new courses
did you pay for the Mario Kart DLC outright or have you been playing it for free via the switch
online plus expansion pack membership I'd love to know the overall percentage of players that have
jumped on board with the membership to get the DLC for free personally I bought the pass outright but
I've been keeping a close eye on the expansion pack option as Nintendo continues to update the
N64 Library that's gated behind it again I don't love that but we'll see anyway there wasn't a ton
of details revealed for Wave 3 but we did get a sneak peek of two of the courses the Mary Mountain
course for Mario Kart tour which I thought looked quite good actually from a graphical standpoint
and the second course revealed was Peach Gardens from Nintendo DS which looks really solid as well
but the fact that Nintendo was only showing two courses on the back of September and has yet to
confirm a hard launch date makes me wonder if it may end up getting the golf game EOC treatment
Bayonetta 3 the launch date is official but unfortunately it looks like scalpers have
already rushed in and bought up all of the limited edition physical copies and most major retailers
however it looks like play Asia may actually be getting some North American copies here soon
though they haven't started taking pre-orders just yet we know a little bit more about the
plot surrounding the third installment though it is pretty broad which is that Bayonetta will
be fighting to protect the entire world now from man-made bioweapons that have a name that I will
not attempt to pronounce I'd love to see that the franchise continues to expand upon the character
abilities weapons combos upgrades Etc and did you guys get a glimpse of this new transformation
we also got to look at Luca in the amberwitz Gin who both appear in previous titles even a
glimpse of the new character Viola with the news that they'll be fighting together as a
team it makes me wonder if there may be some co-op or multiplayer features
a surprising amount of gameplay has been revealed up until this point which makes
me feel a lot more confident that this game will be ready to go come late October
Master detective archives raincoat is a new title from creators dengan rampa that not very
many people are talking about but I thought that this game looked very very interesting
a dystopian World bombarded by constant rain where murder is rampant and the political system corrupt
the trailer gives the impression of mechanics that merge elements of open world RPG and visual novel
slated to release spring 2023 as a limited time
Nintendo switch exclusive I'm going to be keeping an eye on this one
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe I don't think anybody saw the remaster of the 1992
Game Boy title making a comeback on the switch but it is the 30-year anniversary of Kirby so
I guess anything is possible Nintendo is seriously pumping out Kirby content like
no other I've been pretty far removed since I was a kid but with this latest remaster
announcement I really might have to pick this one up just to experience the Nostalgia
and last but not least guys you knew this one was on the list the Legend of Zelda tears of
the Kingdom man that is a pretty Grim title when you really think about it but I like
the seriousness behind it from the tidbit of gameplay revealed it looks like the open
world has been expanded exponentially and it looks like a greater emphasis will be placed
on Sky exploration in the skyloft islands the murals Showcase in the beginning has sent the
internet Ablaze with speculation on what they mean and now I feel compelled to go back and
replay breath of the wild to see if I can make complete sense of the intense storyline and
the overarching plot tears of the Kingdom to my surprise received a definitive launch date for 5
12 2023 which is huge well let's hope this one doesn't get the good old switch golf treatment
so what did you guys think about the list did I miss anything make sure to let me know down
below if you watched the entire Nintendo Direct live or if you went back and watched the full
upload you know this particular direct was very heavy Farm Simulator games and RPGs honestly
I'm not a farm simulator guy but I took a poll several days back to gauge you guys interest on
the genre it seems like the vast majority of you guys are in the same boat as I am but there are a
handful of you guys that are all about that life but I think the fact that we're seeing
this direction as opposed to more big AAA title releases like tears of the Kingdom could suggest
that the switch Hardware heading into its sixth year of the console life is finally starting to
Peak in its capabilities and I think that we can all agree the switch is starting to collect a
couple of cobwebs at this point in the lifespan especially with new powerful PC handhelds rising
in popularity I've even seen rumors that Zelda tears of the Kingdom might even be releasing next
year on entirely new Switch Hardware altogether along with revitalized rumors that it could
contain an Nvidia Tegra 239 chipset which will be a monstrous improve movement over the dated
Tegra X1 while none of this is concrete or confirmed it's exciting to dream of rumors
where this becomes a reality my dream is to game on the next switch Hardware in dock mode and a
4K resolution with a steady frame rate locked at around 60fps and that leading titles like tears
of the kingdom and Bayonetta 3 receive patches to support these new capabilities but at the end
of the day you have to give credit where credit is due Nintendo has been an absolute wizard when
it comes to rejuvenating old titles and assets they've managed to squeeze every ounce of blood
out of the switch without any significant Hardware modifications and I think much of the success can
be attributed specifically to the Nintendo switch line of consoles because it's hard to imagine that
something like the Wii could have lasted this long I'm curious to know what do you guys make out of
these latest Nintendo switch rumors as well as your overall reaction to the direct what games
are you most excited for and what do you hope to see in the near future I took a poll where
you guys gave the overall presentation a grade and the majority of you guys gave it a b or a c
but 15 of you guys said the direct was a complete failure so I'd like to hear your rationale either
way down below also drop your current switch game recommendations while you're at it as
always thanks for watching and supporting the channel and I will see you guys in the next one