ISO Hand held gaming device that cannot access internet

[davidd75]

tag says they can remove the wifi from Nintendo switch lite. But I dont think it has a browser so what are some of the dangers of keeping it as is with its wifi

[Definitions2]

tag says they can remove the wifi from Nintendo switch lite. But I dont think it has a browser so what are some of the dangers of keeping it as is with its wifi

There is a way to get to a hidden browser

[davidd75]

if anybody with a lite Nintendo switch can let me know

 If TAG removes the wifi capability permanently can you still play games because now some have told me that it sometimes requires you to update the games*even with the game disc inserted) which will be difficult without wifi?

[davidd75]

if anybody with a lite Nintendo switch can let me know

 If TAG removes the wifi capability permanently can you still play games because now some have told me that it sometimes requires you to update the games*even with the game disc inserted) which will be difficult without wifi?

if anyone knows about this please let me know

[mevinyavin]

if anyone knows about this please let me know

No experience with the Switch. However, I am aware that from the firmware update age (3DS and on), there have been games out that required a certain firmware version or later in order to run. This would explain the experience on Switch that you describe above - getting a new cart that would not run without connecting to the internet and updating. Although it is possible that games themselves demand updating (such as when the version on the cart has a horrible bug of some kind), there is no way that an offline Switch would know that, lechora. But I don't know this for a fact.
It seems clear that the Switch is at the end of its life - reliable sources are asserting that an updated version is on the way.
Option one would be to update a Switch to the latest firmware and resign yourself to the POSSIBILITY that newer games will not work. Again, if my theory is correct, which I don't know.
Option two would be to look into the possibility of updating the firmware offline. This would almost definitely require some kind of hacking of the software. If this is doable (I have no idea), you should be set regardless.
What does TAG say about your question?

[Moshe Green]

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What does TAG say about your question?

+1

[davidd75]

No experience with the Switch. However, I am aware that from the firmware update age (3DS and on), there have been games out that required a certain firmware version or later in order to run. This would explain the experience on Switch that you describe above - getting a new cart that would not run without connecting to the internet and updating. Although it is possible that games themselves demand updating (such as when the version on the cart has a horrible bug of some kind), there is no way that an offline Switch would know that, lechora. But I don't know this for a fact.
It seems clear that the Switch is at the end of its life - reliable sources are asserting that an updated version is on the way.
Option one would be to update a Switch to the latest firmware and resign yourself to the POSSIBILITY that newer games will not work. Again, if my theory is correct, which I don't know.
Option two would be to look into the possibility of updating the firmware offline. This would almost definitely require some kind of hacking of the software. If this is doable (I have no idea), you should be set regardless.
What does TAG say about your question?

they said I havent heard issues with that

[mevinyavin]

they said I havent heard issues with that

Consider getting an older handheld, perhaps with a cart preloaded with games. In IL, there is a thriving market for these because the games can be preselected and the device lacks the internet.
If you are considering this, I can probably walk you through it.

[davidd75]

Consider getting an older handheld, perhaps with a cart preloaded with games. In IL, there is a thriving market for these because the games can be preselected and the device lacks the internet.
If you are considering this, I can probably walk you through it.

the problem with older handheld games is that todays kids frown upon these as they lack the fun and graphics of the Nintendo switch and PS4 quality etc..?

[mevinyavin]

the problem with older handheld games is that todays kids frown upon these as they lack the fun and graphics of the Nintendo switch and PS4 quality etc..?

Switch and PS4 are not the same quality, though...
Depends what they were exposed to already. Nintendo hasn't focused on graphics quality versus gameplay in several console generations yet they are thriving.

[davidd75]

Switch and PS4 are not the same quality, though...
Depends what they were exposed to already. Nintendo hasn't focused on graphics quality versus gameplay in several console generations yet they are thriving.

"Consider getting an older handheld, perhaps with a cart preloaded with games."

which device did you have in mind?

[mevinyavin]

"Consider getting an older handheld, perhaps with a cart preloaded with games."

which device did you have in mind?

NDS is simpler and cheaper. 3DS if you know what you are doing, also possible.

[davidd75]

NDS is simpler and cheaper. 3DS if you know what you are doing, also possible.

can you elaborate on the NDS.  They dont have a browser?

where best can purchase it preloaded and without internet/browser?

[mevinyavin]

can you elaborate on the NDS.  They dont have a browser?

where best can purchase it preloaded and without internet/browser?

Send you a PM soon.

[davidd75]

The wifi was removed from the nintendo switch lite and eventually the 2k24 download version did not work.  We bought the physical cartridge but that also seems not to work.

Anyway around this?

also will other games like Zelda(offline games) work if we get the physical cartridge?

[Jojo202]

The wifi was removed from the nintendo switch lite and eventually the 2k24 download version did not work.  We bought the physical cartridge but that also seems not to work.

Anyway around this?

also will other games like Zelda(offline games) work if we get the physical cartridge?

Most games should work fine, but as you are proving, it would be a case by case basis. What error are you getting? Did the game run in the beginning and then stop?

[davidd75]

Most games should work fine, but as you are proving, it would be a case by case basis. What error are you getting? Did the game run in the beginning and then stop?

2K24 required some kind of download which we cant do

[davidd75]

can anybody recommend some offline games that work fine on the nintendo switch lite with just the physical cartridge and no wifi/internet access?

cant figure out if mario cart deluxe would work?

[Randomex]

https://www.reddit.com/r/consoles/comments/10sfo4d/lloking_for_no_wifi_handheld_games/
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/rnxc1s/best_handheld_without_wifi/
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1f1xhk3/best_retro_handheld_without_wifi_capabilities/

(I suspect setting up an emulator is somewhat technical and they're probably not cheap.)

[Darth1]

Just came across this: https://modretro.com/