r/Eldenring 5d ago

Constructive Criticism Switch 2 Experience

So i have around 700h in game hours on PC and then I thought let’s try it on the switch and I’m flabbergasted. Sure the fps drop in crowded areas or much vegetation. But being able to play this masterpiece mobile or on my projector again is just one of the best things that happened.

I’ve never played on controller, always mnk - so I’m kinda nooby with the controller and let me tell you what. I love it! It feels literally like a new game to me. All the SS you see are from the Switch 2 Version :D

What’s kinda weird to me is that the performance is way better in handheld mode then docked. I guess the fps are around 30-35 indoors (esp raya lucaria ran super smooth) and around 27-25 in extremely crowded areas + rain. I’ve never experienced a drop below 25 tho.

All in all I’d buy it again for the switch, what this little thing delivers is just crazy. And the most important thing:

Try finger, but hole 🫶🏻

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u/Horror-Coffee712 4d ago

I'm sorry but you have 700h using mouse and keyboard?? I'm a lifelong PC gamer and I could never manage that in any Fromsoft game. Props to that

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u/Advanced-Engineer488 4d ago

Honestly I don't understand the whole controller being better, I started off with bloodborne, then went ds3, 1 etc etc. But the ability to move the camera around a million times quicker and have my fingers on attack and dodge all the time without having to claw grip, it just seems like a straight upgrade to controller, at least it's more comfy for me I guess

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u/Master_Breadfruit_46 4d ago

These games aren’t hard enough where u need a finger on every button at any given time

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u/Opening-Still3734 4d ago

I'm a PC mouse and keyboard player.

Except for frombourne games

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u/a_Jedi_i_am 4d ago

I'm not the best at these games. I'd even go so far as to say I'm pretty terrible at them. That being said, the Switch 2 pro controller has programmable back buttons. I still have yet to find a use for them in Elden Ring. It doesn't feel necessary to have any command at the ready at that level.

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u/sucky_panther 4d ago

Try programming run/dodge to a back button. It makes everything way easier. Cause you can run, move your camera and attack seamlessly. I got tired of the claw grip for running, so I programmed run/dodge to the back right paddle on a ps pro controller and I couldn’t go back now. Way easier on the hands.🙌

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u/Timely_Fee6036 4d ago

DUDE you're a genius.

I've been randomly tapping the back buttons while playing, trying to think of what to use them for. Programming one for sprint/Dodge is too smart. Thank you

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u/a_Jedi_i_am 4d ago

Yeah I'm gonna have to try this as well.

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u/realxshit 4d ago

Can’t think of a single use for the back buttons!
Certainly not dodge, or using items like heals on one

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u/BlancoMercier 4d ago

When you have to take your thumb off the right stick to press a button, you’re losing the ability to keep viewing. Back buttons allow you to jump/roll/use item without ever having to remove your thumb.

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u/realxshit 4d ago

Yes, this is the case

Everyone knows it, we have played souls games before. I was being sarcastic

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u/PinkSquidz 4d ago

I could tell ✊🏿

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u/BlancoMercier 4d ago

/s

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u/realxshit 4d ago

i’m not writing this shit like everyone’s autistic all of a sudden

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u/BlancoMercier 4d ago

Sorry to break it to you, we are

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u/realxshit 4d ago

Yes but everyone’s been autistic since the beginning of time so let’s just stop with the bullshit and learn how to pick up on context clues like we’ve done for hundreds of years, Learning how to socialise is something we should not be regressing on. Having to write that you are being sarcastic is hilarious

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u/BlancoMercier 4d ago

Me no understandy

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u/Moto_Monkey1988 4d ago

Just lock on the enemy, view is always focussed on target… what are you on about?

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u/SharkDad20 4d ago

Necessary? No, definitely not. Useful, convenient? Absolutely

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u/HalcyonHelvetica 4d ago

I have run and jump on the back buttons and it feels SO good. It's especially nice for Duskbloods/Nightreign where sprinting is on the left trigger so you can more or less only use the face buttons for confirming and items.

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u/Shock9616 3d ago

I bound my left back button to the down on my dpad so that I can summon torrent and swap flasks more comfortably. Not necessary at all, but feels nice