Poll of the Day > Switch: TV vs. Handheld mode

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LinkPizza
09/18/18 5:38:21 PM
#1:


Which mode do you play on more? - Results (8 votes)
90%-100% tv / 0%-10% handheld. Almost always, if not always, tv.
37.5% (3 votes)
3
80%-89% tv / 11%-20% handheld. A lot of tv, but a little handheld.
0% (0 votes)
0
70%-79% tv / 21%-30% handheld. A good chunk more on tv.
0% (0 votes)
0
60%-79% tv / 31%-40% handheld. Somewhat more on the tv.
12.5% (1 vote)
1
50%-69% tv / 41%-50% handheld. About half and half, but maybe more tv.
12.5% (1 vote)
1
40%-49% tv / 51%-60% handheld. About half and half, but maybe more handheld.
0% (0 votes)
0
30%-39% tv / 61%-70% handheld. Somewhat more in handheld mode.
12.5% (1 vote)
1
20%-29% tv / 71%-80% handheld. A good chunk more in handheld.
0% (0 votes)
0
10%-19% tv / 81%-90% handheld. A lot of handheld, but a little tv.
0% (0 votes)
0
0%-9% tv / 91%-100% handheld. Almost always, if not always, handheld.
25% (2 votes)
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I realized that I use it way more in handheld mode these days. I use to be either more on the tv. I think it changed for a few reasons. One reason is that I started taking it around more. Either to one of my jobs, my BF's house, to anywhere that I'll have to wait, etc... Another is I've been watching a lot or youtube/other streaming sites, and I connect my laptop to my tv. But what about PotD? For the users who have a Nintendo Switch, how do you mostly play it. And why?

Also, because I can only do 10 choices, I couldn't do an exact 50%-50%, but choice 5 does seem to include 50%-50%, or you can see if you play it more by at least a little in one mode or the other... Or you can just say what you choose and explain why.
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Pus_N_Pecans
09/18/18 5:40:09 PM
#2:


90% Handheld for me. I really only do TV mode if I'm having friends over.
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Dynalo
09/18/18 5:42:53 PM
#3:


Overall probably about 60% TV. Used it a ton when I did more traveling.

Haven't done much traveling recently, so unless I'm having a lazy day where I stay in bed, it's almost always attached to the TV.
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_AdjI_
09/18/18 5:51:08 PM
#4:


Probably about even, though I'm not sure where exactly the split falls. I'm kind of surprised by how useful handheld mode has been; I figured that, where it's too big to fit in most pockets, I wouldn't really use it as a portable. Handheld mode was great for bringing it when I was staying at my girlfriend's place, though, as well as giving me the freedom to take it away from the TV if needed (i.e. somebody else was using it). I generally prefer TV play for most games, but I do rather like how seamlessly I can switch.
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Mead
09/18/18 5:52:15 PM
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I played on the TV once, it was cool

I never ever did again though I dont even have the dock hooked to my tv anymore. So much easier to just play it and go from room to room
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LinkPizza
09/18/18 5:53:05 PM
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_AdjI_ posted...
Probably about even, though I'm not sure where exactly the split falls. I'm kind of surprised by how useful handheld mode has been; I figured that, where it's too big to fit in most pockets, I wouldn't really use it as a portable. Handheld mode was great for bringing it when I was staying at my girlfriend's place, though, as well as giving me the freedom to take it away from the TV if needed (i.e. somebody else was using it). I generally prefer TV play for most games, but I do rather like how seamlessly I can switch.

Hench the name. Haha. But, yeah. It is really handy.
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Wii3Kings
09/18/18 5:53:34 PM
#7:


When I play, its always on the tv. My kids play it a lot more and when they use it 70% of the time as handheld.
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VeeVees
09/18/18 5:54:05 PM
#8:


I only use handheld mode when I poop.
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faramir77
09/18/18 7:11:36 PM
#9:


If I'm using handheld mode I'm either on the toilet or on my balcony.
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AllstarSniper32
09/21/18 12:09:46 PM
#10:


I don't have one, but if I did, I would never use handheld mode.
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LinkPizza
09/21/18 5:55:57 PM
#11:


AllstarSniper32 posted...
I don't have one, but if I did, I would never use handheld mode.

Really? Why not?
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aHappySacka
09/21/18 6:02:17 PM
#12:


About 50/50 but leaning more towards tv just because I can use the controller instead of the joycons but I like the idea of playing somewhere else on demand.
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EnvyFox
09/21/18 6:06:47 PM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
90% Handheld for me. I really only do TV mode if I'm having friends over.
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MICHALECOLE
09/21/18 6:11:37 PM
#14:


I always play on handheld mode, but I hook it up to the tv for Hulu
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AllstarSniper32
09/21/18 9:56:13 PM
#15:


LinkPizza posted...
AllstarSniper32 posted...
I don't have one, but if I did, I would never use handheld mode.

Really? Why not?

Because I don't like having tech devices on me when I'm out of the house. I take my phone with me but I only use it for emergencies. The only thing I'd take with me is my mp3 player. That's all I need. I much prefer to play games in a house.

Oh, and btw, for anyone that remembers Terris, he blocked me because I felt this way XD
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Zeus
09/21/18 10:26:55 PM
#16:


I'm probably only ever going to use it for handheld mode and even then only around the house. It's too cumbersome and expensive to use a handheld. Handhelds should be on the cheaper side because sooner or later they wind up taking damage.
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LinkPizza
09/21/18 10:39:08 PM
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AllstarSniper32 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
AllstarSniper32 posted...
I don't have one, but if I did, I would never use handheld mode.

Really? Why not?

Because I don't like having tech devices on me when I'm out of the house. I take my phone with me but I only use it for emergencies. The only thing I'd take with me is my mp3 player. That's all I need. I much prefer to play games in a house.

Oh, and btw, for anyone that remembers Terris, he blocked me because I felt this way XD

But you can also play handheld in the house. Like if you're using the tv for something else. Or someone else is using it. Or if you are somewhere where there isn't a tv (like the bathroom or something depending on your house set-up). Or just because. I can understand not wanting to take it out the house, but handheld can be used (and useful) inside, as well...

Zeus posted...
I'm probably only ever going to use it for handheld mode and even then only around the house. It's too cumbersome and expensive to use a handheld. Handhelds should be on the cheaper side because sooner or later they wind up taking damage.

I can understand this not being cheaper because it's also a home console. Being both means it could still be closer to home console price...
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Zeus
09/21/18 11:12:35 PM
#18:


The thing is I just want a dedicated handheld. I never really cared that much about the console aspect because I don't really use my home consoles anyway. I can *understand* the gimmick -- which other companies have tried to exploit as well -- but it doesn't strike me as being practical for my wants or needs. And the design has issues when it's used that way.
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Hop103
09/21/18 11:23:09 PM
#19:


Always handheld, I bought it as a replacement for the Vita and for Smash.
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Zeus
09/22/18 4:34:07 AM
#20:


Hop103 posted...
Always handheld, I bought it as a replacement for the Vita and for Smash.


Why would you replace something you likely never used? =p
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Kollin6618
09/22/18 4:40:50 AM
#21:


Me personally always on the TV. My wife is more 65% TV and kids are around 50/50.
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Revelation34
09/22/18 5:00:49 AM
#22:


Can't vote since I don't have one but I guarantee I would be 100% handheld.
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AllstarSniper32
09/22/18 5:37:36 AM
#23:


LinkPizza posted...
But you can also play handheld in the house. Like if you're using the tv for something else. Or someone else is using it. Or if you are somewhere where there isn't a tv (like the bathroom or something depending on your house set-up). Or just because. I can understand not wanting to take it out the house, but handheld can be used (and useful) inside, as well...

Yeah...all of those are stupid reasons to me.
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OreonX1
09/22/18 6:45:29 AM
#24:


Depends on the game. Octopath I used handheld like 90% of the game. But Breath is the Wild was 100% docked. So it just depends what kind of game.
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NejiHyuga900
09/22/18 10:09:26 AM
#25:


When I first got the Switch, I did do both handheld and TV mode. However, as I stopped playing home consoles, it's been mostly a handheld device for me.
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Krazy_Kirby
09/22/18 10:38:08 AM
#26:


only time i played handheld is when the joycons died wnd i wasn't at a stopping point
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The Popo
09/22/18 2:20:46 PM
#27:


Ive never hooked mine up to a TV
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LinkPizza
09/22/18 3:18:50 PM
#28:


AllstarSniper32 posted...
Yeah...all of those are stupid reasons to me.

Oh. Ok. It is different for everyone, so ok...
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AllstarSniper32
09/22/18 7:28:07 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
AllstarSniper32 posted...
Yeah...all of those are stupid reasons to me.

Oh. Ok. It is different for everyone, so ok...

I could see using it if there's something like a comfy chair you like sitting on that's not anywhere near the TV. But then I don't understand why that chair wouldn't be placed where you primarily game.
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LinkPizza
09/22/18 9:55:53 PM
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AllstarSniper32 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
AllstarSniper32 posted...
Yeah...all of those are stupid reasons to me.

Oh. Ok. It is different for everyone, so ok...

I could see using it if there's something like a comfy chair you like sitting on that's not anywhere near the TV. But then I don't understand why that chair wouldn't be placed where you primarily game.

I guess it could be someone else's comfy chair. Or could be in a place that you do something else, maybe...
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SilentSeph
09/22/18 10:14:46 PM
#31:


95% tv. I like the Pro Controller too much to play Switch games any other way.
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Revelation34
09/23/18 2:01:34 AM
#32:


LinkPizza posted...
I guess it could be someone else's comfy chair. Or could be in a place that you do something else, maybe...


That's why I said I would be 100% handheld. I would only play it on my bed most likely.
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LinkPizza
09/23/18 8:02:19 AM
#33:


Revelation34 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
I guess it could be someone else's comfy chair. Or could be in a place that you do something else, maybe...


That's why I said I would be 100% handheld. I would only play it on my bed most likely.

Beds are usually very comfy...
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I_Abibde
09/23/18 9:00:46 AM
#34:


Once I get a Switch (... a day that seems more and more distant as of late), I will most likely use it chiefly as a handheld unless the missus and I are trying to destroy each other in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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Superlinkbro
09/23/18 9:16:43 AM
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80% handheld. It's why I bought the console in the first place.
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Zeus
09/24/18 3:07:20 AM
#36:


LinkPizza posted...
Revelation34 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
I guess it could be someone else's comfy chair. Or could be in a place that you do something else, maybe...


That's why I said I would be 100% handheld. I would only play it on my bed most likely.

Beds are usually very comfy...


Not for handheld gaming, though. A chair is much better.
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LinkPizza
09/24/18 4:24:22 AM
#37:


Zeus posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Revelation34 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
I guess it could be someone else's comfy chair. Or could be in a place that you do something else, maybe...


That's why I said I would be 100% handheld. I would only play it on my bed most likely.

Beds are usually very comfy...


Not for handheld gaming, though. A chair is much better.

I think it depends on what game and how you are laying. While I normally prefer a chair, they are some games I'm fine with playing in a bed...
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Revelation34
09/24/18 4:32:43 AM
#38:


Zeus posted...
Not for handheld gaming, though. A chair is much better.


Citation needed.
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Zeus
09/24/18 6:30:32 PM
#39:


Revelation34 posted...
Zeus posted...
Not for handheld gaming, though. A chair is much better.


Citation needed.


What position in bed is all that comfortable for it? Half-seated with pillow behind you doesn't have enough support. Leaning to one side with an elbow on the bed wears on the shoulder. Both elbows on the bed gets uncomfortable fast.
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LinkPizza
09/24/18 6:34:55 PM
#40:


Zeus posted...
Revelation34 posted...
Zeus posted...
Not for handheld gaming, though. A chair is much better.


Citation needed.


What position in bed is all that comfortable for it? Half-seated with pillow behind you doesn't have enough support. Leaning to one side with an elbow on the bed wears on the shoulder. Both elbows on the bed gets uncomfortable fast.

Everybody is comfortable in different positions...
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