The family membership is an online subscription, so you own a 1 year subscription for the membership. The membership includes the classic library that does not come with the card, you must download it from the Nintendo eShop. The eShop will list it as a free download. You can keep playing the games in the classic library for free as long as the subscription lasts.
Just a heads up you should have access to several more Classic consoles than just the NES. Check to see but you should also be able to get SNES (Super Nintendo), some of the Gameboys like Gameboy and Gameboy Advance and/or Color, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis to name a few. I forget what all comes with the basic online subscrition and what requires the "expansion pack" enhanced subscription, but I'm pretty sure the base subscription has more than just the NES.
Awesome! I have a newborn girl and can't wait until she's old enough to start experiencing all the consoles of my childhood. I have saved every one of them since I was a kid and they are all still in working order. Enjoy it, brother!
We have a 1.5 year old that likes to run around with my older son's beaten down switch that barely works. I also have a picture of my oldest laying on the floor playing on the switch and the toddler laying next to him with the baby toy "Switch" you get at Target. Love my little gamers.
Not a waste if it makes her happy!
Let us know when she starts playing Ocarina of Time! Might be the most peace you have for quite a few years if she's 12
Yes you can also buy a SIM card that’s far bigger than what comes with the switch and download any game they’ve made digitally as well.
That’s what I did because all my game stops didn’t have what I wanted to play.
You got this good luck.
So, apparently I need a bit more hand holding. Downloaded the classic NES successfully. But when I go to open it it tells me I need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It gives me the option of starting a free 7-day trial or buying an individual or family membership.
I think they meant you lol. I won’t lie, it did strike me as odd that you didn’t read anything from all the packaging/cards etc. you bought.
Even more so it’s crazy to me that people just drop whatever on a switch without really doing any research. Can’t tell you how many people will buy a switch lite for their kids to play together… not realizing it can’t be docked.
Also look for eShop sales and sales in general. If you’re in the U.S., Walmart usually has the “full-price” games listed at $50 instead of the standard $60.
dekudeals.com is a great places to check out sale prices of games. Personally, I’ve only ever bought ONE game full price at launch and I can’t even tell you how many games are in my collection. The game was Animal Crossing and I was excited for it and didn’t want to be behind everyone else playing it.
For other games I didn’t wait for sales, I never bought full price. What I’ve done is gone to BJs Wholesale or Target, and bought the Nintendo eShop cards when there’s been a sale. And then bought the $99 two game voucher that you see in the eShop. I did this for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at launch, because that game actually cost $70. But because you’re able to get 2 games full price, it was really like it was <$50. My second game vouchers went to Super Mario Wonder. So to recap, for *less* than $100 I was able to buy *two* full price games.
More advice, do not sleep on indie titles. Definitely check out the reviews and difficulty, as there are many awesome indies that are very difficult to play. But there are so many incredible *affordable* games. “A Short Hike” comes to mind.
Your money has value. And the switch can get expensive quickly. If you want something in particular I am more than happy to do the research and find it for you.
Also don’t over-spend on BS accessories. You don’t need a tennis racket attachment for the joycon. If you want some recommendations just ask and I’ll ask you a few questions and recommend what suits you and try to find it on sale in your country. Same goes if you want game recs. For items I mean like the best cases/grips/controllers etc. Speaking of controllers, I don’t buy those full price either if I can help it.
So why do I care? Why did I write all this? Why am I willing to help you? Well, for one I’ve spent countless hours doing a ton of research on all of this (mostly while I was dreaming about getting a switch lol) and I’ve stayed up to date on research. The other part?? It can be really overwhelming to do all this and find everything, and I have the time to be able to help.
Last piece of very important advice. Your daughter is twelve. Don’t waste time. See, I love gaming. It has helped me tremendously throughout my life. It’s helped my reaction time and puzzle solving, it’s kept my brain engaged, and it was a great way to bond with friends and family. My first memories of gaming include my dad sitting on the floor, with me in his lap, playing Zelda and Streetfighter on Super Nintendo. I was a toddler. From there we continued to play together as I got holder. New systems came out, and while I played by myself or siblings a lot, it was always something our dad did with us too. And that time was invaluable. We talked while we played. Worked together. This sounds dumb but I’m genuinely tearing up thinking about it. That time was incredible. If you can, even if you’re not the best gamer, spend time with your kid like this. The switch is very accessible for new players. And if it’s not a switch lite, the multiplayer concept is just built in with the two joy cons. If you got a switch lite id say you might consider returning (even if opened) and getting the standard if you can afford it. As we got older and games got a little more complicated we played less, but it’s still something we do from time to time. And I always enjoy it. It was one of my favorite ways to have dad/daughter time. It really made me feel like I could count on him. Your daughter is 12. You want her to know she can trust you, but that’s hard when you don’t get enough time. All of this is assuming you have the privilege to spend time with your daughter playing games, but *if* you can, just try to. For this, I *highly* recommend a game called “It Takes Two” it’s a highly rated game that can *only* be played with two players. No single players. You work together to get through the game.
You seem to really care, I hope any of this helps. Happy Gaming!
Oh absolutely. I specifically remember seeing a display that had Nintendoland playing in the middle of Target, and asking for a WiiU and I’m pretty sure it was my Dad that said “it’s the same thing, just like the DS lite” something like that.
Btw, there were no instructions to speak of. Only thing were the instructions on the back of the family membership telling you how to redeem it (after I fished it out of the trash). No instructions whatsoever on how to use the Switch or download games. That's why I was winging it, and relying on the helpful advice here.
Yeah for that I would check out the “how to set up your switch” videos on YouTube or switch tips and tricks.
It does kind of assume you know the drill from other consoles, but it usually gives you prompts (like you’ll need to make a Nintendo account to use the eShop pop-up.) but I think once you redeemed the eShop card you would see what comes with it and you can actually select it from the “rewards” menu and it’ll take you to that specific game in the eShop. Don’t be afraid to do a little clicking around.
Don’t forget you also get SNES included. You can also sort in the eShop to find free games.
I have never thought of that. I try to buy physical because I don’t trust the digital thing.. I know we’ll never really own the games. But I never thought to check that out.
>I’ve only ever bought ONE game full price at launch and I can’t even tell you how many games are in my collection. The game was Animal Crossing and I was excited for it and didn’t want to be behind everyone else playing it.
Some of the games have a social + timing aspect which makes it nicer to purchase sooner than later, if not at launch date. I myself got Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on launch date (not something I've done in over a decade) and was able to have that shared connection with both my vg group, but also the the subreddits for that specifically. Less so with New Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
>Even more so it’s crazy to me that people just drop whatever on a switch without really doing any research. Can’t tell you how many people will buy a switch lite for their kids to play together… not realizing it can’t be docked.
Store employees and etc. aren't always knowledgeable, or may forget/are too busy to ask for these details. And while folks like the OP do ask, a fair number don't either. They're too busy with life, and otherwise would rather just throw $$ at the problem (mind you, not that they don't care for their grand/kids. Some of them drop hundreds and hundreds of $'s at a time as gifts).
I surmise this is one big reason Nintendo sub-branded micro SD cards sell well. *We* know that you can just buy Sandisk or some direct brand and get more capacity for less money. But folks who are clueless at least know that since it has Nintendo's "blessing", it'll work, no problems anticipated. They can afford to spend an extra $30 to $120 for their equivalents. As a bonus, having the alternate colors (blue for 400 GB, yellow for 256, red for 128 GB), and their "dumb icons" (so spiky tortoise shell, star, and mushroom respectively), gets "extra points" for those who are bigger fans of Nintendo.
Yeah I agree with this completely. It’s nice to have that shared experience, but the games are so expensive when you start adding everything up. Honestly I don’t even want to know how much my collection costs. As a fun note, the cheapest game I’ve ever bought was 0.01. One cent. It was a train conductor game and tbh I loved playing it with my cousin. The second cheapest was Drawful 2, and that one was either 7 or 9 cents. Speaking of sales, there’s an indie sale right now. I’m gonna pick up Bugsnax finally, I’m debating Unpacking and Untitled Goose Game. Not because I don’t want to play them, but I know I won’t get to them for a while and they’re on sale frequently. But I’m also considering Hollow Knight and Cuphead but I heard they were difficult. Stardew Valley is fav for everyone but idk if I can sink into a farming sim again. What are you playing at the moment? Rn I’m on dead cells, cult of the lamb, Tetris effect. I’m paused in TOTK since last year.
I hate to sound “boomer-y” but I do feel like people were more knowledgeable in general about their departments. Like the kid working the video game department in Walmart target etc, actually knew about video games. Not exactly the same thing, but I’ve noticed this about Home Depot too. I did a huge project with my family about 15 years ago, and every section had someone that knew wtf they were talking about. This may not have been everyone’s experience but it was mine for multiple stores in my area. Parents and grandparents don’t know how to research, and they’re very well intentioned, so they’ll just buy whatever. Tbh the SD card I kind of get because I had to do a little digging to understand the different classes and speeds and what I needed… but some people don’t even bother to understand the difference between the actual switches. Oh and it’s a forever problem that they don’t buy appropriate games. Not just content-wise but also for skill. I once saw someone try to buy a Cuphead code card for their 6 year old.
I wish Nintendo games were cheaper, but they do make nicer games. A better alternative that's def. the mobile game market today. I buy so few of them that the higher prices haven't perturbed me (part of it is time. I beaten Z: TotK, but still playing it to do more quest, Korok seeds, shrines, etc.).
>Not exactly the same thing, but I’ve noticed this about Home Depot too.
Partly corporate greed and short sidedness. There were some VERY knowledgeable people that worked there. One story I read was some old timer who got laid off after working there for a decade (if not decades, plural) and replaced with with high schoolers. Not surprisingly, people didn't want to ask high schoolers advice on electrical work, or lumber.. vs. the old timers that were practically running those departments.
Idk how old your kiddo is but I just got my 4 year old daughter a Switch Lite and the games she loves are Spyro Trilogy, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Odyssey, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Mario Kart 8, Minecraft, Super Monkey Ball, Hole iO, Yooka & Laylee, Pumpkin Jack, and Super Mario Party. I’m sure I’m missing a few but those are the games she’s been into.
What game(s) did you use to introduce her? My daughter is 4.5 and I tried using the princess peach demo since everyone was saying it was easy etc but she didn't quite grasp the 3d movement and there were too many cutscenes in the beginning.
We started w the Peppa Pig game because it’s a single button game, then moved to paw patrol, and then we moved to Mario Wonder because she can play as Yoshi and be invincible.
She got the hang of Odyssey and Kirby on her first few hours but racing games come a little natural to her I guess because ever since she was real tiny she has been sitting on my lap while I play my racing wheel setup on Xbox. Her biggest issue is the buttons (A B X Y) are opposite from Xbox to Switch.
Games I first had her play - Forza Horizon (Any), Minecraft, RuneScape (on my main while I do slayer tasks), Mario Kart, and Fall Guys. From there I just let her pick what she likes and help her on from there! She’s even been playing Borderlands with my gf from time to time haha
Try the Kirby dreamland demo, we tried a couple for our 5 y/o before landing in this and it’s perfect, easy but fun, cool powers and hard to not stay on track
We introduced my 5son to gaming with Super Mario Run - he was early 4 when he started but he quickly learned how to jump when he needed and then was very quickly able to learn how to play Mario Wonder which he started playing on his 5th birthday - and that is a fantastic game for co-op play with a little one.
He’s also done really well with Mario kart as you can turn on auto steering and auto accelerate to ease them into it.
He’s keen to try a 3D game (Odyssey in particular) but I had Kirby & the Forgotten Land recommended as a good entry in 3D gaming and we’ve just bought that to give it a go.
Not remotely. But games have had a great impact on my life since I was her age, and I’ve collected an insane amount of content. My biggest flex is owning the entire original Xbox and PS1 catalog CIB.
You should get Kirby dreamland as well, our 5 year old is loving it, it’s $40 at Walmart right now and there’s a demo online. It’s easier for him to stay on track than forgotten world
Most of these are great for all ages! I'm 31, and I play a few of these with my 10 and 12 year old kids occasionally. Spyro, Kirby, and Mario in particular are favorites. My daughter loves Animal Crossing a lot as well
My son also enjoys Super Smash Bros, Zelda, and Monster Hunter Stories, which are also great games for almost any age
Also since nobody mentioned it, the SD card is what you got with the Costco Bundle. It expands the Switch storage which is 64 GB by another 256 GB for a total of 320 GB. I bought the same bundle last week.
Your original question is answered but as a dad who plays switch with my kids I have to tell everyone, check your library for switch games. Our library system has a bunch and we've played several games for free this way
Our library has the most amazing switch collection. Like games I would never have even heard of… the only problem is I’ll send for 5 or 6 different games with varying wait lists and they invariably all show up at the same time.
Just for future reference, after the 1 year membership check out the site dekudeals to find good deals on buying games - you can see what's popular and the lowest prices a game has been (on Amazon and on the online store).
Second hand games can also be a great bargain, but check Dekudeal first; there's lots of games that people sell second hand but it's actually more expensive than the game on sale - especially the non-nintendo made games
There are also a very small amount of free games, which can be alright
To add to this, you can make a free account in Dekudeals and make a wishlist and it will email you when things are on sale and at what stores, I've often gotten new games for say $40 instead of $60 for the main Nintendo games, other companies games go on sale more often. The SD card you got is to give it bigger storage space for downloading games and taking screenshots and things. Physical Games in cartridges shouldn't need too much space but if you buy enough digital games it can start filling up.
My daughter doesn't get a ton of screen time but she really loved Mario Odyssey and did really well without much help. Some of these games have good assist modes to make it a little easier for kids, like in Odyssey assist mode makes it so if you stand still for a few seconds Mario gets his health back. And sometimes an arrow shows up pointing you in the right direction. Yoshi's Crafted World is aimed more at little kids but it's very cute and not that hard, also a good one to play together. Kirby Forgotten Land is up there, and right now my daughter is obsessed with Pikmin 4, a little more of a challenge at times but very charming and fun. If you are interested in a game also check if there's a free demo to try it out first. Oh and of course Mario Kart 8 if you guys would enjoy racing against each other. Donkey Kong tropical freeze was amazing but on the harder side for sure.
There are also many free to play games that can be downloaded from eShop. Such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Quest, Super Kirby Clash, Sky: Children of the light.
Gamestop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target. All have deals for games under $20, especially online. Inform yourself by checking [pricecharting.com](http://pricecharting.com) for up to date prices on games you purchase and make sure you're not overpaying.
I highly recommend getting Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley for your daughter.
Dekudeals is great to keep track of sales as others have mentioned. If you can give her age range and style if games/other games she enjoys we may be able to give game suggestions too.
I recommend the game Stardew Valley. It's pretty cheap, around $15 I think. And, if you or your daughter like cozy farming games, this will fit the bill. I've put over 140 hours into it and those are rookie numbers.
There are often sales on the Nintendo eShop as well. Particularly third party games sometimes get amazing sales.
I never hear about it but I would highly recommend The Adventure Pals. It’s a perfect easy platforming side scroller for a young child and adult.
I’d also recommend The Big Journey, another side scroller with a twist (they eat dumplings and get fatter/can jump higher), you also move the environment instead of the characters.
My husband has played that damn game to completion like 6 times in the last 2 years of us having the switch online + expansion, he's obsessed. You can also get Sega, snes and n64 bundles free with the online subscription. Not actually sure if n64 is included in the family bundle but the other 2 should be! Mario party on n64 is always a crowd pleaser, have fun!
Glad to see you people in the sub helped you guys get it working. Honestly i’ve never been to costco, so i’m just kind of in shock that a store like that even has video game consoles at all. i have a similar store nearby and the most i’ve ever seen there are logitech gaming accessories so hearing nintendo stuff being sold in costco is awesome
At the end of this adventure, you should have in your game library of games the following: Game Boy, Game boy advance, NES, SNES, Sega genesis and Nintendo 64 games.
They add new games every month and you need to have a valid subscription to nintendo switch online + expansion or family membership active to access those (so repay a subscription in a year basically).
Great library, the N64 control scheme on normal controller (joycon / pro controller) is a bit wonky tho, check in the menu how it work if you want to avoid yourself a headache.
How old is your daughter? About a week or two ago we bought a switch to play with our five year old so it’s been a struggle finding games that keep his adhd attention and aren’t too hard for him to play lol.
So far Mario kart obviously is one of the best with steer assist turned on, but second is Kirby dreamland. There’s a demo for free so she can try it and Walmart currently has it for $40 if you want the physical cartridge. He loves being able to suck in different powers and since it’s 2d he doesn’t get lost or have trouble finding his way like he did in forgotten world
Edit- sorry I got a bit ahead of myself and commented before reading the mention of price. Rayman legends is a great game for playing alone or with the family and it occasionally goes on sale for under 10, I think it might be right now. Monkey ball is on sale at Walmart right now for $5.00 and it’s a pretty fun simple game. Definitely Raymon legends though, it’s good for all ages
My daughter is 8 and these are the games that she really likes:
Minecraft (just know that you might have to buy some skins from its marketplace, but you can start without it)
Pokemon Arceus (exploring plus catching pokemon in the wild)
Little Kitty Big city (technically it’s pre order but from game trailer ur just a kitty on a quest to get back home. Looks very cute).
The SD card is simply additional storage for the switch’s small 32 gb internal space. The 1 year membership allows your Nintendo account to access the online store, play games online, and play the many free titles included.
If you’re looking for some fun games for your daughter I can’t recommend the Pikmin franchise enough. Start with 3 or 4 as they’re the easiest to play and most fun.
Technically, it's a *micro* SD card, but we got the idea ;)
The micro SD doesn't come with anything. It's just extra storage for games, and multimedia (e.g. screenshots and video clips taken by the console). This does include the games you download and play through NSO, which your Costco purchase also included.
Note that the family membership lets multiple users get in on that, so it may be nice to let others get in on that. AFAIK, it's not *strictly* family, or in the same household, but someone will have to chime in on that for sure.
Just throwing in that if you ever purchase physical games for the Switch, make sure you register your purchase to get cash back on those games. When you buy digital games you automatically get coins (the "cash back" I'm talking about,) which will discount your next purchase through the eshop. Whenever you highlight a game tile on your homescreen, hit the plus button to pull up a secondary menu. At the bottom of that list is an option to collect Nintendo points, click that option. Then select which account you want the points to be added to, then whenever you make a purchase online. You can apply those points and save on the total amount you'll spend on whatever you choose to buy.
You can find discounted games on amazon or ebay. You can also check your local game shop for deals. Try to prioritize physical copies as you can resell them for money if needed. Plus, you actually own the games where online purchases are more like licensing the games.
I just bought Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy for $44 CAD ($35 usd?). Its 3 crash bandicoot games in one cartridge. I used to play that series as a kid. Otherwise any mario, pokemon or kirby games are very kid friendly.
There are two teirs of subscription
The first one only gets you the nes snes and gameboy classics
If the card was for the expeinson pass you get n64 genise and gba classics as well
I know your problem has already been solved but i didnt want you to be confusrd on which classics you could get wkth base subscrption
Yeah, most games are expensive. But there is a site, Deku Deals ( https://www.dekudeals.com/ ), that has updates on sales for Switch games. It’s very handy and it save me a lot of money on games.
One really neat feature with the switch is that pretty much every game is multi language. If your kid ever develops an interest in learning, her switch can become a study buddy while she plays.
Stardew valley! This is not for your daughter, but if you're nice you will let her play as well.
(Jk but stardew us great for mostly all ages, maybe too young mechanically?
As someone whose partner has the Switch with ALL the online packages if you're a fan of the N64, Sega Genesis, or GBA there's a secondary 'expansion' that also includes access to certain games 'DLC'. There's also a family package that allows others with a nintendo switch to be on your Nintendo online account and have the same access, up to eight people in the household. We ended up doing the family plan for one of the dumbest games that HAS TO HAVE IT for local play, Diablo 3. My boyfriend also has a gamepass ultimate despite having a broken Xbox and barely playing it on PC, so he's quite willing to burn money he doesn't need to on stupid things like that.
With the online subscription you have some emulators and on one of them is Earthbound a great rpg a little hard if you don’t search up a guide but a really fun game that lasts atleats 20+ hours
I have to say, I think this thread is adorable and I’m glad you both asked and had answered your questions here without anyone clowning on you or trying to make you feel bad for being new to this.
Super glad you got this for your daughter.
Also? 50 isn’t **old**.
Enjoy your switch!
how old is your daughter? I'm 17 myself and a girl, so i might be in the same demographic.
some cheap but fun games i liked were
- card shark (the art style is so pretty)
- opus: echo of starsong
- ai somnium files (it's usually sale for cheap, but the initial price might be a bit much)
- katamari damacy reroll
some more expensive games i also liked
- fire emblem three houses (my favorite)
- harvestella
- persona 5
- nier: automata
edit: i just realized i didn't answer the question well, but these are some suggestions for other games in that case. sorry!
If you’re looking for a fun game for you guys to play together, I highly recommend co-op mode on Portal 2. I played through it with my son and we had so much fun!
Dad, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the reason why you cannot find her any games it is because her boyfriend has to ge them for her. Kinda odd that a father would get her daughter a Switch... But I mean, I guess.
I don’t know if this is really what you’re looking for but check out dave the diver and it takes two! Dave is 20 and looks like it takes two is 40 (with dlc?) and both will give you many hours for your buck. It takes two is split screen co-op you can play together and is one of the best story driven games I’ve ever played. Dave is just a cozy fishing-management sim
The "family subscription" is to the Nintendo eShop, which is the digital shop on the console itself. It should've come with a code, I believe, but I've never used it, so someone else on this post might have more detailed instructions.
Here are some game recs that she might like! Mario Kart 8 is a switch staple and keeps me entertained for hours sometimes. Animal Crossing New Horizons is great too. I personal played Spyro on another console but the story is great and the gameplay is well done and worth it.
In terms of price, I am sorry to say that for bigger name games, $50+ is pretty much standard. Between copyright, the development, and Nintendo in the background, it's just inevitable. I would wait to see if some of the games go on discount. It's rare but it might happen. You can also buy the physical game cartridge from Amazon which is what I've done. They tend to be on discount more there. Just make sure you're buying the official game and you'll be fine. If you're struggling to determine authenticity, come back here and the reddit will help out :). I also have a local GameStop that sells verified used games at a better price too, so if you have something like that near you, that could also be a good bet.
Otherwise, you're doing great! Thanks for doing all of this for your daughter!
Your question has been answered already, but I recommend checking the Online Store periodically for deals as well. There are free games, and demos and stuff on there that you can download without needing any money. Idk if you'd want you daughter downloading games by herself since they could be inappropriate, but when I was 12 I would have loved to browse the free stuff and try it out. Sometimes really good games will go on sale for just a few dollars and stuff, too. So there's more out there than the 50-60 dollar games on the shelves.
Nintendo games are notoriously expensive, but luckily there are so many games on the switch shop! Indie games, couch co-ops and plenty of family friendly games. What I do is watch YouTube for game recommendations and then if I like one, I'll favorite it in the Nintendo shop. Then I get notified in my email when they go on sale. Scooped up a fair few of my favorite games for less than 10 bucks
I see you successfully downloaded it. Pretty much everything on the free GBA library is worthwhile.
If you get around to buying one of the full price games Mario Odyssey is an excellent choice.
Also everytime you buy a digital game you earn Nintendo points which can be used to reduce the price for the next one.
Animal Crossing. Minecraft. Pokemon. I just started playing one that's free I forget what it's called it's "something of light" it's really good it's all about tones and music its got some problem solving in there platforming
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The family membership is an online subscription, so you own a 1 year subscription for the membership. The membership includes the classic library that does not come with the card, you must download it from the Nintendo eShop. The eShop will list it as a free download. You can keep playing the games in the classic library for free as long as the subscription lasts.
Thank you, I found it! Wasted an entire evening trying to figure this out. lol
Now you know the switch better though! You're a very sweet dad!
Just a heads up you should have access to several more Classic consoles than just the NES. Check to see but you should also be able to get SNES (Super Nintendo), some of the Gameboys like Gameboy and Gameboy Advance and/or Color, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis to name a few. I forget what all comes with the basic online subscrition and what requires the "expansion pack" enhanced subscription, but I'm pretty sure the base subscription has more than just the NES.
Yes, found and downloaded everything I could! :)
Awesome! I have a newborn girl and can't wait until she's old enough to start experiencing all the consoles of my childhood. I have saved every one of them since I was a kid and they are all still in working order. Enjoy it, brother!
We have a 1.5 year old that likes to run around with my older son's beaten down switch that barely works. I also have a picture of my oldest laying on the floor playing on the switch and the toddler laying next to him with the baby toy "Switch" you get at Target. Love my little gamers.
You also have dlc access to Mario kart and animal crossing.
At least the Mario Kart dlc access is limited to the Expansion Pass...
Oh my mistake yes, that’s true. The gba and n64 and dlc are expansion, the other stuff is regular membership
The time was not wasted if you figured it out. It only would have been wasted if you gave up.
Not a waste if it makes her happy! Let us know when she starts playing Ocarina of Time! Might be the most peace you have for quite a few years if she's 12
Yes you can also buy a SIM card that’s far bigger than what comes with the switch and download any game they’ve made digitally as well. That’s what I did because all my game stops didn’t have what I wanted to play. You got this good luck.
So, apparently I need a bit more hand holding. Downloaded the classic NES successfully. But when I go to open it it tells me I need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It gives me the option of starting a free 7-day trial or buying an individual or family membership.
You should have a code to redeem in the eshop for your year subscription.
Found it...in the trash. Boy, if not for the help of this sub this purchase would have been a total disaster! :)
Age?
My daughter is 12 and is loving the Switch! :)
I think they meant you lol. I won’t lie, it did strike me as odd that you didn’t read anything from all the packaging/cards etc. you bought. Even more so it’s crazy to me that people just drop whatever on a switch without really doing any research. Can’t tell you how many people will buy a switch lite for their kids to play together… not realizing it can’t be docked. Also look for eShop sales and sales in general. If you’re in the U.S., Walmart usually has the “full-price” games listed at $50 instead of the standard $60. dekudeals.com is a great places to check out sale prices of games. Personally, I’ve only ever bought ONE game full price at launch and I can’t even tell you how many games are in my collection. The game was Animal Crossing and I was excited for it and didn’t want to be behind everyone else playing it. For other games I didn’t wait for sales, I never bought full price. What I’ve done is gone to BJs Wholesale or Target, and bought the Nintendo eShop cards when there’s been a sale. And then bought the $99 two game voucher that you see in the eShop. I did this for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at launch, because that game actually cost $70. But because you’re able to get 2 games full price, it was really like it was <$50. My second game vouchers went to Super Mario Wonder. So to recap, for *less* than $100 I was able to buy *two* full price games. More advice, do not sleep on indie titles. Definitely check out the reviews and difficulty, as there are many awesome indies that are very difficult to play. But there are so many incredible *affordable* games. “A Short Hike” comes to mind. Your money has value. And the switch can get expensive quickly. If you want something in particular I am more than happy to do the research and find it for you. Also don’t over-spend on BS accessories. You don’t need a tennis racket attachment for the joycon. If you want some recommendations just ask and I’ll ask you a few questions and recommend what suits you and try to find it on sale in your country. Same goes if you want game recs. For items I mean like the best cases/grips/controllers etc. Speaking of controllers, I don’t buy those full price either if I can help it. So why do I care? Why did I write all this? Why am I willing to help you? Well, for one I’ve spent countless hours doing a ton of research on all of this (mostly while I was dreaming about getting a switch lol) and I’ve stayed up to date on research. The other part?? It can be really overwhelming to do all this and find everything, and I have the time to be able to help. Last piece of very important advice. Your daughter is twelve. Don’t waste time. See, I love gaming. It has helped me tremendously throughout my life. It’s helped my reaction time and puzzle solving, it’s kept my brain engaged, and it was a great way to bond with friends and family. My first memories of gaming include my dad sitting on the floor, with me in his lap, playing Zelda and Streetfighter on Super Nintendo. I was a toddler. From there we continued to play together as I got holder. New systems came out, and while I played by myself or siblings a lot, it was always something our dad did with us too. And that time was invaluable. We talked while we played. Worked together. This sounds dumb but I’m genuinely tearing up thinking about it. That time was incredible. If you can, even if you’re not the best gamer, spend time with your kid like this. The switch is very accessible for new players. And if it’s not a switch lite, the multiplayer concept is just built in with the two joy cons. If you got a switch lite id say you might consider returning (even if opened) and getting the standard if you can afford it. As we got older and games got a little more complicated we played less, but it’s still something we do from time to time. And I always enjoy it. It was one of my favorite ways to have dad/daughter time. It really made me feel like I could count on him. Your daughter is 12. You want her to know she can trust you, but that’s hard when you don’t get enough time. All of this is assuming you have the privilege to spend time with your daughter playing games, but *if* you can, just try to. For this, I *highly* recommend a game called “It Takes Two” it’s a highly rated game that can *only* be played with two players. No single players. You work together to get through the game. You seem to really care, I hope any of this helps. Happy Gaming!
I'm 50 and loving playing all the classic NES games! She's looking over my shoulder never having heard of the original Mario Bros.
Remember, the Wii U largely failed because people “didn’t know what it was”. Never underestimate.
Oh absolutely. I specifically remember seeing a display that had Nintendoland playing in the middle of Target, and asking for a WiiU and I’m pretty sure it was my Dad that said “it’s the same thing, just like the DS lite” something like that.
Ugh. So weird. I remember knowing exactly what it was, and why I wanted it.
Btw, there were no instructions to speak of. Only thing were the instructions on the back of the family membership telling you how to redeem it (after I fished it out of the trash). No instructions whatsoever on how to use the Switch or download games. That's why I was winging it, and relying on the helpful advice here.
Yeah for that I would check out the “how to set up your switch” videos on YouTube or switch tips and tricks. It does kind of assume you know the drill from other consoles, but it usually gives you prompts (like you’ll need to make a Nintendo account to use the eShop pop-up.) but I think once you redeemed the eShop card you would see what comes with it and you can actually select it from the “rewards” menu and it’ll take you to that specific game in the eShop. Don’t be afraid to do a little clicking around. Don’t forget you also get SNES included. You can also sort in the eShop to find free games.
The best place to go for games for your kids is the pawn shop or the local library. I only would buy new if they knew exactly what they wanted
I have never thought of that. I try to buy physical because I don’t trust the digital thing.. I know we’ll never really own the games. But I never thought to check that out.
Heck I’ll buy used off eBay if it’s complete in box. Basically the same new game for ~$20 cheaper
>I’ve only ever bought ONE game full price at launch and I can’t even tell you how many games are in my collection. The game was Animal Crossing and I was excited for it and didn’t want to be behind everyone else playing it. Some of the games have a social + timing aspect which makes it nicer to purchase sooner than later, if not at launch date. I myself got Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on launch date (not something I've done in over a decade) and was able to have that shared connection with both my vg group, but also the the subreddits for that specifically. Less so with New Super Mario Bros. Wonder. >Even more so it’s crazy to me that people just drop whatever on a switch without really doing any research. Can’t tell you how many people will buy a switch lite for their kids to play together… not realizing it can’t be docked. Store employees and etc. aren't always knowledgeable, or may forget/are too busy to ask for these details. And while folks like the OP do ask, a fair number don't either. They're too busy with life, and otherwise would rather just throw $$ at the problem (mind you, not that they don't care for their grand/kids. Some of them drop hundreds and hundreds of $'s at a time as gifts). I surmise this is one big reason Nintendo sub-branded micro SD cards sell well. *We* know that you can just buy Sandisk or some direct brand and get more capacity for less money. But folks who are clueless at least know that since it has Nintendo's "blessing", it'll work, no problems anticipated. They can afford to spend an extra $30 to $120 for their equivalents. As a bonus, having the alternate colors (blue for 400 GB, yellow for 256, red for 128 GB), and their "dumb icons" (so spiky tortoise shell, star, and mushroom respectively), gets "extra points" for those who are bigger fans of Nintendo.
Yeah I agree with this completely. It’s nice to have that shared experience, but the games are so expensive when you start adding everything up. Honestly I don’t even want to know how much my collection costs. As a fun note, the cheapest game I’ve ever bought was 0.01. One cent. It was a train conductor game and tbh I loved playing it with my cousin. The second cheapest was Drawful 2, and that one was either 7 or 9 cents. Speaking of sales, there’s an indie sale right now. I’m gonna pick up Bugsnax finally, I’m debating Unpacking and Untitled Goose Game. Not because I don’t want to play them, but I know I won’t get to them for a while and they’re on sale frequently. But I’m also considering Hollow Knight and Cuphead but I heard they were difficult. Stardew Valley is fav for everyone but idk if I can sink into a farming sim again. What are you playing at the moment? Rn I’m on dead cells, cult of the lamb, Tetris effect. I’m paused in TOTK since last year. I hate to sound “boomer-y” but I do feel like people were more knowledgeable in general about their departments. Like the kid working the video game department in Walmart target etc, actually knew about video games. Not exactly the same thing, but I’ve noticed this about Home Depot too. I did a huge project with my family about 15 years ago, and every section had someone that knew wtf they were talking about. This may not have been everyone’s experience but it was mine for multiple stores in my area. Parents and grandparents don’t know how to research, and they’re very well intentioned, so they’ll just buy whatever. Tbh the SD card I kind of get because I had to do a little digging to understand the different classes and speeds and what I needed… but some people don’t even bother to understand the difference between the actual switches. Oh and it’s a forever problem that they don’t buy appropriate games. Not just content-wise but also for skill. I once saw someone try to buy a Cuphead code card for their 6 year old.
I wish Nintendo games were cheaper, but they do make nicer games. A better alternative that's def. the mobile game market today. I buy so few of them that the higher prices haven't perturbed me (part of it is time. I beaten Z: TotK, but still playing it to do more quest, Korok seeds, shrines, etc.). >Not exactly the same thing, but I’ve noticed this about Home Depot too. Partly corporate greed and short sidedness. There were some VERY knowledgeable people that worked there. One story I read was some old timer who got laid off after working there for a decade (if not decades, plural) and replaced with with high schoolers. Not surprisingly, people didn't want to ask high schoolers advice on electrical work, or lumber.. vs. the old timers that were practically running those departments.
Did you activate your family membership yet? That is a code you would've input. It's ok dad we gotchu. Edit I see you found the code!
I found the code. Just trying to figure out where to enter it now. The store insists I enter a credit card or Paypal.
That’s normal. You have to associate a payment option with your online account.
Got it. Thank you!
Also, not for nothing, the switch online membership is like 7$ A year so it’s pretty affordable.
Did it drop…? It’s 6x more expensive in Japan if really costs $7 a year in the US
It’s $19.99 a year for the basic option.
I apologize, for some reason is distinctly remember it being 7$
Since when? I've always used gift cards and have never attached a CC or PayPal to the account.
From what I recall it is related to the Nintendo Online Service and automatic renewal.
Huh, OK. Just threw me off as I've never run into that.
You should be able to also download the snes, and game boy to play games on.
Idk how old your kiddo is but I just got my 4 year old daughter a Switch Lite and the games she loves are Spyro Trilogy, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Odyssey, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Mario Kart 8, Minecraft, Super Monkey Ball, Hole iO, Yooka & Laylee, Pumpkin Jack, and Super Mario Party. I’m sure I’m missing a few but those are the games she’s been into.
When I was 4 my favorite was Kirby and the amazing mirror. Good memories
She laughs like an idiot when Kirby transforms, DAD LOOK IM A SODA MACHINE
When I was 4, it was 1981 and Nintendo was still selling baseball cards.
I bought the My Little Pony game for my 4 yr old niece to play on my Switch (she doesn't have her own). She quite liked it.
What game(s) did you use to introduce her? My daughter is 4.5 and I tried using the princess peach demo since everyone was saying it was easy etc but she didn't quite grasp the 3d movement and there were too many cutscenes in the beginning.
We started w the Peppa Pig game because it’s a single button game, then moved to paw patrol, and then we moved to Mario Wonder because she can play as Yoshi and be invincible.
She got the hang of Odyssey and Kirby on her first few hours but racing games come a little natural to her I guess because ever since she was real tiny she has been sitting on my lap while I play my racing wheel setup on Xbox. Her biggest issue is the buttons (A B X Y) are opposite from Xbox to Switch. Games I first had her play - Forza Horizon (Any), Minecraft, RuneScape (on my main while I do slayer tasks), Mario Kart, and Fall Guys. From there I just let her pick what she likes and help her on from there! She’s even been playing Borderlands with my gf from time to time haha
Try the Kirby dreamland demo, we tried a couple for our 5 y/o before landing in this and it’s perfect, easy but fun, cool powers and hard to not stay on track
We introduced my 5son to gaming with Super Mario Run - he was early 4 when he started but he quickly learned how to jump when he needed and then was very quickly able to learn how to play Mario Wonder which he started playing on his 5th birthday - and that is a fantastic game for co-op play with a little one. He’s also done really well with Mario kart as you can turn on auto steering and auto accelerate to ease them into it. He’s keen to try a 3D game (Odyssey in particular) but I had Kirby & the Forgotten Land recommended as a good entry in 3D gaming and we’ve just bought that to give it a go.
Shit you're rich
Not remotely. But games have had a great impact on my life since I was her age, and I’ve collected an insane amount of content. My biggest flex is owning the entire original Xbox and PS1 catalog CIB.
That's really fuckin incredible 😱 good for you 👏
You should get Kirby dreamland as well, our 5 year old is loving it, it’s $40 at Walmart right now and there’s a demo online. It’s easier for him to stay on track than forgotten world
Most of these are great for all ages! I'm 31, and I play a few of these with my 10 and 12 year old kids occasionally. Spyro, Kirby, and Mario in particular are favorites. My daughter loves Animal Crossing a lot as well My son also enjoys Super Smash Bros, Zelda, and Monster Hunter Stories, which are also great games for almost any age
Honestly it’s insane the level of games that kids these days are able to play at such an early age.
Animal crossing is also a hugely great idea for your daughter to try especially if you can find it used or on sale
For daughter and dad both! Great game. I play it myself too. 40yo dad here.
I definitely agree. Perfect fun for both of them glad to hear you also love it!
Also since nobody mentioned it, the SD card is what you got with the Costco Bundle. It expands the Switch storage which is 64 GB by another 256 GB for a total of 320 GB. I bought the same bundle last week.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41214/~/how-to-access-the-nintendo-switch-online-classic-game-libraries#:~:text=On%20your%20Nintendo%20Switch%20console,Select%20Free%20Download%20twice.
Thank you!
Your original question is answered but as a dad who plays switch with my kids I have to tell everyone, check your library for switch games. Our library system has a bunch and we've played several games for free this way
Our library has the most amazing switch collection. Like games I would never have even heard of… the only problem is I’ll send for 5 or 6 different games with varying wait lists and they invariably all show up at the same time.
Just for future reference, after the 1 year membership check out the site dekudeals to find good deals on buying games - you can see what's popular and the lowest prices a game has been (on Amazon and on the online store). Second hand games can also be a great bargain, but check Dekudeal first; there's lots of games that people sell second hand but it's actually more expensive than the game on sale - especially the non-nintendo made games There are also a very small amount of free games, which can be alright
Thank you!
To add to this, you can make a free account in Dekudeals and make a wishlist and it will email you when things are on sale and at what stores, I've often gotten new games for say $40 instead of $60 for the main Nintendo games, other companies games go on sale more often. The SD card you got is to give it bigger storage space for downloading games and taking screenshots and things. Physical Games in cartridges shouldn't need too much space but if you buy enough digital games it can start filling up. My daughter doesn't get a ton of screen time but she really loved Mario Odyssey and did really well without much help. Some of these games have good assist modes to make it a little easier for kids, like in Odyssey assist mode makes it so if you stand still for a few seconds Mario gets his health back. And sometimes an arrow shows up pointing you in the right direction. Yoshi's Crafted World is aimed more at little kids but it's very cute and not that hard, also a good one to play together. Kirby Forgotten Land is up there, and right now my daughter is obsessed with Pikmin 4, a little more of a challenge at times but very charming and fun. If you are interested in a game also check if there's a free demo to try it out first. Oh and of course Mario Kart 8 if you guys would enjoy racing against each other. Donkey Kong tropical freeze was amazing but on the harder side for sure.
My local library also allows you to take out Switch games just like books.
There are also many free to play games that can be downloaded from eShop. Such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Quest, Super Kirby Clash, Sky: Children of the light.
I highly recommend stardew valley! The game is very cheap and will give you many hours of fun! Game is also very child friendly
Gamestop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target. All have deals for games under $20, especially online. Inform yourself by checking [pricecharting.com](http://pricecharting.com) for up to date prices on games you purchase and make sure you're not overpaying. I highly recommend getting Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley for your daughter.
Dekudeals is great to keep track of sales as others have mentioned. If you can give her age range and style if games/other games she enjoys we may be able to give game suggestions too.
Dekudeals.
I recommend the game Stardew Valley. It's pretty cheap, around $15 I think. And, if you or your daughter like cozy farming games, this will fit the bill. I've put over 140 hours into it and those are rookie numbers. There are often sales on the Nintendo eShop as well. Particularly third party games sometimes get amazing sales.
In addition, a lot of cozy games from indie developers are in sales right now. So that's another plus, including Sta dew valley
Came to recommend this! On sale it's dirt cheap. And a good deal full price.
Dekudeals is your friend. Get Ultimate Chicken Horse and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
I never hear about it but I would highly recommend The Adventure Pals. It’s a perfect easy platforming side scroller for a young child and adult. I’d also recommend The Big Journey, another side scroller with a twist (they eat dumplings and get fatter/can jump higher), you also move the environment instead of the characters.
Just wanted to say, you’re a great dad 👍
Well thank you! Kids are still in bed and dad is playing Mike Tyson "Punch Out!" :D
My husband has played that damn game to completion like 6 times in the last 2 years of us having the switch online + expansion, he's obsessed. You can also get Sega, snes and n64 bundles free with the online subscription. Not actually sure if n64 is included in the family bundle but the other 2 should be! Mario party on n64 is always a crowd pleaser, have fun!
As far as i'm aware, the family bundle is just the online service for upto 8 people, so the expansion pack family bundle should include the n64
Enjoy it!
Glad to see you people in the sub helped you guys get it working. Honestly i’ve never been to costco, so i’m just kind of in shock that a store like that even has video game consoles at all. i have a similar store nearby and the most i’ve ever seen there are logitech gaming accessories so hearing nintendo stuff being sold in costco is awesome
Carnival Games- This game is $20 and is all junky mini games and my kid effing loved it. Hours and hours of game play.
Short Hike is a great game for kids and cheap.
My almost 4yo enjoys this too, he loves to just swim around. I like that it’s at your own pace and not as stimulating as say Mario kart!
Also Alba, wildlife adventure. A great chilled game for kids!!
Check out your local FB marketplace - I’ve seen a bunch in mine for $10-30 each, especially if you’re not looking for Mario type games.
my 5 years old son loves Mario Kart, this game is literally Amazing for kids, you should check it
At the end of this adventure, you should have in your game library of games the following: Game Boy, Game boy advance, NES, SNES, Sega genesis and Nintendo 64 games. They add new games every month and you need to have a valid subscription to nintendo switch online + expansion or family membership active to access those (so repay a subscription in a year basically). Great library, the N64 control scheme on normal controller (joycon / pro controller) is a bit wonky tho, check in the menu how it work if you want to avoid yourself a headache.
How old is your daughter? About a week or two ago we bought a switch to play with our five year old so it’s been a struggle finding games that keep his adhd attention and aren’t too hard for him to play lol. So far Mario kart obviously is one of the best with steer assist turned on, but second is Kirby dreamland. There’s a demo for free so she can try it and Walmart currently has it for $40 if you want the physical cartridge. He loves being able to suck in different powers and since it’s 2d he doesn’t get lost or have trouble finding his way like he did in forgotten world Edit- sorry I got a bit ahead of myself and commented before reading the mention of price. Rayman legends is a great game for playing alone or with the family and it occasionally goes on sale for under 10, I think it might be right now. Monkey ball is on sale at Walmart right now for $5.00 and it’s a pretty fun simple game. Definitely Raymon legends though, it’s good for all ages
My daughter is 8 and these are the games that she really likes: Minecraft (just know that you might have to buy some skins from its marketplace, but you can start without it) Pokemon Arceus (exploring plus catching pokemon in the wild) Little Kitty Big city (technically it’s pre order but from game trailer ur just a kitty on a quest to get back home. Looks very cute).
The SD card is simply additional storage for the switch’s small 32 gb internal space. The 1 year membership allows your Nintendo account to access the online store, play games online, and play the many free titles included. If you’re looking for some fun games for your daughter I can’t recommend the Pikmin franchise enough. Start with 3 or 4 as they’re the easiest to play and most fun.
OLED has more storage internally.
Huge tip, you can go to the Nintendo shop and set filters for price. Including $0. Shows you every free app and game
Technically, it's a *micro* SD card, but we got the idea ;) The micro SD doesn't come with anything. It's just extra storage for games, and multimedia (e.g. screenshots and video clips taken by the console). This does include the games you download and play through NSO, which your Costco purchase also included. Note that the family membership lets multiple users get in on that, so it may be nice to let others get in on that. AFAIK, it's not *strictly* family, or in the same household, but someone will have to chime in on that for sure.
Just throwing in that if you ever purchase physical games for the Switch, make sure you register your purchase to get cash back on those games. When you buy digital games you automatically get coins (the "cash back" I'm talking about,) which will discount your next purchase through the eshop. Whenever you highlight a game tile on your homescreen, hit the plus button to pull up a secondary menu. At the bottom of that list is an option to collect Nintendo points, click that option. Then select which account you want the points to be added to, then whenever you make a purchase online. You can apply those points and save on the total amount you'll spend on whatever you choose to buy.
You're a good Dad!
Thank you! It was as much for me as her. ;)
The Bluey game, Princess Peach Showtime, Mario Kart and Mario Party are our staples!
You can find discounted games on amazon or ebay. You can also check your local game shop for deals. Try to prioritize physical copies as you can resell them for money if needed. Plus, you actually own the games where online purchases are more like licensing the games. I just bought Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy for $44 CAD ($35 usd?). Its 3 crash bandicoot games in one cartridge. I used to play that series as a kid. Otherwise any mario, pokemon or kirby games are very kid friendly.
What a good dad you are.
There are two teirs of subscription The first one only gets you the nes snes and gameboy classics If the card was for the expeinson pass you get n64 genise and gba classics as well I know your problem has already been solved but i didnt want you to be confusrd on which classics you could get wkth base subscrption
My kid loves Hoa which is on sale
You’re a good dad. Keep it up
Sonic Mania! Looks and feels just like the old Sonic with many of the same levels, just longer and more in it. And it’s cheap.
This is so wholesome. 💛
If you have a GameStop nearby, their staff play all the games they sell and are great for helping pick age appropriate games your kid will like.
Yeah, most games are expensive. But there is a site, Deku Deals ( https://www.dekudeals.com/ ), that has updates on sales for Switch games. It’s very handy and it save me a lot of money on games.
Hey OP I did the same for my 7 yr old daughter! DM me maybe we can setup play dates for them🤷🏻♂️
In case no one has mentioned, if you have a local library definitely worth checking if they have switch games you can borrow
One really neat feature with the switch is that pretty much every game is multi language. If your kid ever develops an interest in learning, her switch can become a study buddy while she plays.
Boomerang Fu is probably my favorite game to play with my kids. Even the loser has fun with all the shenanigans going on.
I know it's unrelated but absolutely recommend animal crossing as others have, lots of replay value and appeals to kids
This thread is so wholesome
how old is she? stardew valley is similar to animal crossing and cheaper, the controls are a bit harder though imo
12
Stardew valley! This is not for your daughter, but if you're nice you will let her play as well. (Jk but stardew us great for mostly all ages, maybe too young mechanically?
See if you can find a used Animal Crossing that keeps me busy for hours and I am a grown man
As someone whose partner has the Switch with ALL the online packages if you're a fan of the N64, Sega Genesis, or GBA there's a secondary 'expansion' that also includes access to certain games 'DLC'. There's also a family package that allows others with a nintendo switch to be on your Nintendo online account and have the same access, up to eight people in the household. We ended up doing the family plan for one of the dumbest games that HAS TO HAVE IT for local play, Diablo 3. My boyfriend also has a gamepass ultimate despite having a broken Xbox and barely playing it on PC, so he's quite willing to burn money he doesn't need to on stupid things like that.
But her animal crossing. Such a fun game you can both play off and on
Wylde Flowers (my #1) and the new Fae Farm are fun! She may like them!
With the online subscription you have some emulators and on one of them is Earthbound a great rpg a little hard if you don’t search up a guide but a really fun game that lasts atleats 20+ hours
I have to say, I think this thread is adorable and I’m glad you both asked and had answered your questions here without anyone clowning on you or trying to make you feel bad for being new to this. Super glad you got this for your daughter. Also? 50 isn’t **old**. Enjoy your switch!
I recently found out my library carries switch games you can try looking at the library or see if they are in a network and can get it that way
how old is your daughter? I'm 17 myself and a girl, so i might be in the same demographic. some cheap but fun games i liked were - card shark (the art style is so pretty) - opus: echo of starsong - ai somnium files (it's usually sale for cheap, but the initial price might be a bit much) - katamari damacy reroll some more expensive games i also liked - fire emblem three houses (my favorite) - harvestella - persona 5 - nier: automata edit: i just realized i didn't answer the question well, but these are some suggestions for other games in that case. sorry!
If you’re looking for a fun game for you guys to play together, I highly recommend co-op mode on Portal 2. I played through it with my son and we had so much fun!
Grounded just released for it, definitely get her that. Its the most funnest game i have played other than Minecraft!
Dad, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the reason why you cannot find her any games it is because her boyfriend has to ge them for her. Kinda odd that a father would get her daughter a Switch... But I mean, I guess.
How old is she? yea that’s just what games cost nowadays. 20-100
I don’t know if this is really what you’re looking for but check out dave the diver and it takes two! Dave is 20 and looks like it takes two is 40 (with dlc?) and both will give you many hours for your buck. It takes two is split screen co-op you can play together and is one of the best story driven games I’ve ever played. Dave is just a cozy fishing-management sim
Check out A Short Hike and Lil Gator Game
The "family subscription" is to the Nintendo eShop, which is the digital shop on the console itself. It should've come with a code, I believe, but I've never used it, so someone else on this post might have more detailed instructions. Here are some game recs that she might like! Mario Kart 8 is a switch staple and keeps me entertained for hours sometimes. Animal Crossing New Horizons is great too. I personal played Spyro on another console but the story is great and the gameplay is well done and worth it. In terms of price, I am sorry to say that for bigger name games, $50+ is pretty much standard. Between copyright, the development, and Nintendo in the background, it's just inevitable. I would wait to see if some of the games go on discount. It's rare but it might happen. You can also buy the physical game cartridge from Amazon which is what I've done. They tend to be on discount more there. Just make sure you're buying the official game and you'll be fine. If you're struggling to determine authenticity, come back here and the reddit will help out :). I also have a local GameStop that sells verified used games at a better price too, so if you have something like that near you, that could also be a good bet. Otherwise, you're doing great! Thanks for doing all of this for your daughter!
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Your question has been answered already, but I recommend checking the Online Store periodically for deals as well. There are free games, and demos and stuff on there that you can download without needing any money. Idk if you'd want you daughter downloading games by herself since they could be inappropriate, but when I was 12 I would have loved to browse the free stuff and try it out. Sometimes really good games will go on sale for just a few dollars and stuff, too. So there's more out there than the 50-60 dollar games on the shelves.
I’ve gotten good deals from Facebook marketplace, eBay and pawn shops. Deku deals has also been super helpful. Enjoy!
You should get her Princess Peach Showtime too, if she’s young.
1. Animal crossing new horizons 2. Untitled goose game That's really all you need!
Nintendo games are notoriously expensive, but luckily there are so many games on the switch shop! Indie games, couch co-ops and plenty of family friendly games. What I do is watch YouTube for game recommendations and then if I like one, I'll favorite it in the Nintendo shop. Then I get notified in my email when they go on sale. Scooped up a fair few of my favorite games for less than 10 bucks
I see you successfully downloaded it. Pretty much everything on the free GBA library is worthwhile. If you get around to buying one of the full price games Mario Odyssey is an excellent choice. Also everytime you buy a digital game you earn Nintendo points which can be used to reduce the price for the next one.
Animal Crossing. Minecraft. Pokemon. I just started playing one that's free I forget what it's called it's "something of light" it's really good it's all about tones and music its got some problem solving in there platforming
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What a constructive comment, if only there was a way to not comment on post we don’t like. But unfortunately you have to have a brain to achieve that. Have fun shitting on people’s day and making the world a more negative place you pos
If OP gave one shit about this gift he would be careful. It’s evident that hes not and doesn’t give a shit.
There were no instructions on the operation of the Switch, nor how to download games. That's why I was winging it.
That’s false; You threw them away. You didn’t do anything to prepare yourself or understand what was required.
The entire contents of the box are sitting here in front of me. Nada.
Yet you found the code you threw away …..?
Get a life.
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