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by solardev 1041 days ago
Wait, this thing is STILL in pre-order? When is it actually supposed to ship? I first heard about it when the 1st gen Switch came out, and then silence for years. I assumed it'd come and gone, but it hasn't even actually shipped yet...? Are people still expecting it to, or is it considered vaporware by this point?
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It's shipped, the preorder is for the next batch. They sell them in batches.
I recently got an email asking me to confirm my address before... today or so, so the next batch is on its way. I ordered one for my girlfriend, she really digs it, I hope it'll be here before christmas... but not too far before because else I'll have to give it to her sooner :p.
Got mine recently. Nearly an entire year after ordering. It's alright.
It sucks. Have mine for about a year, barely touch it.
It’s a novelty. If it’s just sitting in a drawer, would you want to pass it along? Could get a testing chain going… kick it along to the next person after two weeks.
What didn't you like about it?
Hard to see the screen. Crank isn't nearly as fun as it sounds. Games are simple, which is good, but then often cost $10, which is a lot for what you get.
Mine arrived a couple weeks ago--two years after I initially ordered it. Their ordering transparency really does leave a lot to be desired.
I saw a guy with one on the train a couple months back. I think a friend got one, too.
I've had mine for over a year.
What do you think of it so far?