revtothelimit - motorbike forum

Hi All,

Recently I've been using the boss' Xbox X and his huge tv to play fortnite with my brothers. I'm leaving here in a week or two and I'd like to get my own "set up" so we can play during the summer.

I'm going to get a 32 inch smart TV as they are so cheap nowadays and any bigger wouldn't really work in a small mobile home. I'm just torn on what console to use. I've narrowed it down to Xbox S or Nintendo Switch. I think the picture will be slightly better with the Xbox but it's more hassle finding somewhere to situate it. Also I'll be able to use the switch in my camper a lot easier than the xbox !

So RTTL ers, any thoughts, experience or input.

NB It might be worth mentioning that I don't want to get into gaming, I'm not fussed about having loads of different types of game I think it'll probabaly just be this one and 'maybe' COD.

Switch is a good option, just connect the charge cradle to the TV and get a wired controller as they are same size as an Xbox one (cheaper than replacing the switch controllers) the quality on the tv will be just as good

Don't invest too much, when your brothers hit their teens and discover girls theyll grow out of it.

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:12 am Don't invest too much, when your brothers hit their teens and discover girls theyll grow out of it.

Then they will get married, buy a house, build a mancave and get back into gaming to get away from the wife.

What platform are your brothers on? Fortnite can do cross-platform play, but might be a bit more hassle to set up if you are using different machines.

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:12 am Don't invest too much, when your brothers hit their teens and discover girls theyll grow out of it.

I'm the second oldest, the youngest is 30!

McNab wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:59 am What platform are your brothers on? Fortnite can do cross-platform play, but might be a bit more hassle to set up if you are using different machines.

Various, xbox and laptops mainly though I think.

Jody wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:28 am

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:12 am Don't invest too much, when your brothers hit their teens and discover girls theyll grow out of it.

I'm the second oldest, the youngest is 30!

... and you're all playing Fortnite?

I know most people think games are for kids, but fortnite really is!

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:42 am

Jody wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:28 am

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:12 am Don't invest too much, when your brothers hit their teens and discover girls theyll grow out of it.

I'm the second oldest, the youngest is 30!

... and you're all playing Fortnite?

I know most people think games are for kids, but fortnite really is!

I am honestly a bit shocked by this - I thought it was for 6-10 years olds.
How do grown ups "play" Fortnite?

Mr Moofo wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:31 pm

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:42 am

Jody wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:28 am

I'm the second oldest, the youngest is 30!

... and you're all playing Fortnite?

I know most people think games are for kids, but fortnite really is!

I am honestly a bit shocked by this - I thought it was for 6-10 years olds.
How do grown ups "play" Fortnite?

Answer A, It's just a bit of fun
Answer B, Ever heard of Lego ?
Answer C, Because model railways were originally aimed at adults? *
Answer D, Well I don't have kids but if I did have a pre teen, I don't think I want them playing a game centered around killing people

* Yes, I know model railways were originally for training railway staff.

I loved 'puter games as a yoof - but come age 18 the desire just completely went, like I'd grown an extra bollock or something. Sadly I have since found numerous other unproductive ways of wasting my time.

Adult gaming is a massive thing. I don’t play fortnite but do play pubg with a mate once a week and it’s a lot of fun. Way better than a lot of shite on tv.

If the switch can play it ok I’d go with that. The space requirements, power requirements and heat generation in a small space will be less.

I tried Fortnite once, just for a laugh. Was a strange mix of violent murder and DIY, was quite confused by it.

Much prefer Warzone, which is just the murder.

Slenver wrote: Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:27 am Much prefer Warzone, which is just the murder.

Which was bloody good whilst it was in Verdansk, but this new map and WW2 weapons suck balls

MrLongbeard wrote: Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:37 am

Slenver wrote: Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:27 am Much prefer Warzone, which is just the murder.

Which was bloody good whilst it was in Verdansk, but this new map and WW2 weapons suck balls

I don't really mind, though they seem to have given up on the WW2 thing anyway, it's usually modern weapons again now.

I took the plunge yesterday and ordered a Switch OLED and the Pro controller.
I'm 'stuck' here in Courchevel for a week/ 10 days so will be trying it out on the TV here and I'll get myself a screen once I'm down in Biarritz.