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Finally pulled the trigger at $39.99

Now they have me on the ropes. Will get expansion and nintendo switch online most likely. Well played Nintendo... Well played.

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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/poke...Id=6255366

Shield
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pokemon-shield-edition-nintendo-switch/6255368.p?skuId=6255368 [bestbuy.com]
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I bought and played the base game (Sword) when it released. Beat the story mode in probably 35-40 hours, didn't keep playing after that, but I think there are incentives to continue to do raid battles, catch more 'mons, level up, etc.. If you're a completionist, this game will keep you busy for a while. For me, the story was nothing special (like any Pokemon game IMO), but I had a lot of fun playing and enjoyed seeing some updates to the standard Pokemon formula.

A bit of a PSA for anyone curious:
There is currently separate DLC for this game ("The Isle of Armor") and one more major DLC drop to come on October 22nd ("The Crown Tundra"). I believe the expansion pass is $30 at the eShop on top of the base game price.

Once all DLC has been released, they're planning to re-release both Sword and Shield games with all the expansion content included. The release date for the re-release is November 6th.
IMHO you can't go wrong with either, but personally I think "Let's Go" would be the better introduction into the Pokemon series for a 6 year old. I've played and finished both games' "campaigns" and I thoroughly enjoyed them both. "Let's Go" is more straightforward, I think most kiddos would get a little overwhelmed by the Sw/Sh games vs "Let's Go".

If this is your kid's first Pokemon game, I'd suggest Let's Go Pikachu. If they're already familiar with the series, either is great, but Sw/Sh definitely has more content/after game stuff plus the DLC (should you choose to purchase it separately). I personally prefer Sw/Sh, but I'm a 37 year old nerd so. Smilie

Hope this helps! Smilie

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Antoglvl99lgnd
10-14-2020 at 12:11 PM.
10-14-2020 at 12:11 PM.
Both Sword and Shield are available at that price point. Good discount on a rarely discounted franchise
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bstrdbsn
10-14-2020 at 12:46 PM.
10-14-2020 at 12:46 PM.
Thanks! Good price. Picked up both
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TheRedFace
10-14-2020 at 01:15 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:15 PM.
Sword also $40 on Amazon now - physical only. Can anyone get them to price match the digital code?

https://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Sword-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07PC7X38X [amazon.com]
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cantstoppurchasing
10-14-2020 at 01:16 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:16 PM.
If I have a 6 year old, what is better....

Let's go Pikachu
or
Sword (or Shield)
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W00derson
10-14-2020 at 01:29 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:29 PM.
Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
Words on the street that there will be a physical copy with the expansion pass being included in the cartridge. No DLC code, second cartridge. All in one cartridge, basically for $99.99? It has not confirmed yet

This? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PC7X...HFb198N0QE
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Spaceman6969
10-14-2020 at 01:32 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:32 PM.

No.

Look like it had already been confirmed. I'm so behind on gaming news.


http://www.siliconera.com/new-pok...carts/amp/
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AladdienF
10-14-2020 at 01:33 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:33 PM.
Quote from MrPoohh :
If I have a 6 year old, what is better....

Let's go Pikachu
or
Sword (or Shield)

Sword and Shield. I have let's go evvee. After beating it, there's not much to do. It's takes like 30 hours to beat, not even maybe less
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W00derson
10-14-2020 at 01:36 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:36 PM.
Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
No.

Look like it had already been confirmed. I'm so behind on gaming news.


http://www.siliconera.com/new-pok...carts/amp/

Yeah, that's what I meant but the link didn't come through very well. You can select it as an option on Amazon from that link I shared, available November 6, taking pre-orders.
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Spaceman6969
10-14-2020 at 01:37 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:37 PM.
Quote from W00derson :
Yeah, that's what I meant but the link didn't come through very well. You can select it as an option from that link, available November 6.

Understood. Good thing we have choices Smilie
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CyanTheory
10-14-2020 at 01:39 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:39 PM.
Does this allow different save files or would a new profile need to be made on the switch?
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wilmer007
10-14-2020 at 01:41 PM.
10-14-2020 at 01:41 PM.
Quote from MrPoohh :
If I have a 6 year old, what is better....

Let's go Pikachu
or
Sword (or Shield)
LGPE has 151 pokemon while Sword and Shield have 400 without the DLC. so Sword and Shield is clearly the better choice.
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