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The switch made me fall back in love with gaming and game collecting, so much nostalgia about playing odyssey back in 2017 and taking my switch everywhere with me ❤️

I remember rushing into target on launch day and getting a special edition of Zelda and a switch off the shelf. Only three left. I remember coming into work late telling my boss why and he was like, “do you got it? Can we plug it in and check it out?” So I remember vividly going through the menus and starting Zelda with my boss and us both being starry eyed playing it on screen and just ripping it out of the dock with no lag, no software crashes and just being enamored with the machine. A true work of art really. Happy 5th Switch!

To me personally having a switch just gives me nostalgic vibes from when I first got my Gameboy and Nintendo ds lite. Great handheld console that keeps me busy from time to time just like the old days

I originally bought the switch because the guy I fancied had one and i wanted to have an excuse to talk to him more. We've now been together over 3 years. The switch literally changed my life. Keep making the videos even after 5 years you still produce the best switch videos.

I hadn't owned a console since the N64 when I was a kid, but I bought a Switch as an adult because I loved the idea of playing a full open-world game from bed and I didn't even own a TV anyway. I love this console and I hope the successor to the Switch continues to be just as portable.

(19:03) 2022 do be the repeat of "2027" but it will be interesting to see the console's momentum of future line-ups heading towards the Switch's 10th year. I'm glad that I eventually got the OLED model but anyways, Happy birthday Switch! 🎉

Nintendo knew what they were doing when they launched Breath of the Wild with the Switch. I've always been a huge Zelda fan and I'm honestly kind of jealous of those who got to experience the Zelda franchise for the first time through Breath of the Wild. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with my childhood, growing up with Ocarina of Time, Windwaker, Twilight Princess, etc - just a little jealous lol 😂

The Switch got me through the stress, trouble, problems and everything this pandemic has thrown my way. Being in the health care system this has been especially tough not being able to see our families and friends and also being in constant bouts battling for the lives of our patients. At the end of a very tough day and even more than a few days of straight work having my Switch and just playing in my small room in the hospital gave me enough of a stress reliever to get me through the toughest days of my life.

Crazy how life changes! Love the vids bro!

5 year of Nintendo Switch feels so werid! 2017 certainly has flown by! It was awesome seening your channel grow throughout the Switchs lifespan.

The Switch Arc of Nintendo's anime really is a banger. So many callbacks to the previous arcs, as if the Switch is calling upon all of the old console friends that Nintendo has made throughout the year, and with the power of console friendship, powered up the MC of this arc into infinity. It's been very emotional looking back, watching all of the flashbacks and remembering the console's backstories, all of it leading up to what the Switch is on release, and what it has become today. You can almost see the ghosts of the old consoles, gathered around the Switch, smiling with love as the Switch celebrates his 5th birthday this year along with everyone else. What an amazing arc this has been so far.

The switch changed my life too, i brought it in march 2020 after watching a few of your videos, and purchased zelda botw, mario odyssey and animal crossing(that just released) and had endless fun and it helped me through quarantining for 2 years and through a low time. I have you to thank for such a life changing gaming experience and weekly video and streaming entertainment from you, so thankyou

The switch also changed my life. I remember obsessing over Super Mario Odyssey back in 2017 and I didn’t have a switch until 2020 so I had to see people enjoying so many Switch greatness and I was 3 years late into it. But either way, I’m so glad for the Switch’s existence and I hope that whatever Nintendo has next, it can live up to the expectations of their fans.

I only discovered you last year, but I officially recognize you as THE switch channel to watch. Heck you got me back into pokemon which I had abandoned since pokemon ruby/saphire/emerald. You're arceus review renewed my interest in pokemon. I am proud to say I am a switch child. Thank you for the great content!!!

Where have I been the last 5 years? How could I have missed this channel up until early 2021? I am happy for Nintendo and it's success. I am happy that it is given content creators like you this wonderful opportunity. But I am most happy for you, Wood. I am happy for your success. I'm happy for the obstacles that you overcame to come to this point. I am happy that you have found love throughout this journey. There really is no better way of saying this other than to say congratulations my friend. And thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and you're clear, genuine, and honest love you have for us, the viewers. Thank you!

Switch brought me back to gaming. Being a 90's video game kid, I became bored with playstation 2 and thought gaming was over for me. And then my life changed because I tried again with the Switch in 2020. Thank goodness!! Life is good again!

Final Fantasy Tactics is my favourite game of all time. As soon as I saw Triangle Strategy, I went out and got a Switch OLED, after years of playing PlayStation. The experiences that the Switch delivers feels like gaming should. Just pure fun with great titles. I think Nintendo will be my go-to console from now on, after not having one since N64.

We love you Wood. Here's to another 5 years. I agree, this has to be my favorite console as well!

I’m new to the switch, just got an Oled for myself 2 months ago but I can only imagine the joy it will give me in the future. It’s been a hard 10 yrs for me health wise and although I’m not getting better anytime soon I want to get out living life again. I’m so grateful to you wood for your time, effort, energy, PASSION (you know where that’s from and u do have a lot of it) and love that you obviously put into your content. You really are appreciated for all you do, I just joined twitch so I can watch your content there as I really need to learn how to play these games and you and others make it look fun. I wish you amazing years to come with all the blessings you deserve. Oh yeah happy birthday switch!

I absolutely adore your content wood me and my 11 yr old sis watch your videos after a long day at school!! Thanks for all your amazing switch content!!!

I bought the switch thanks to you back when it launched and my first Zelda game was breath of the wild. The switch has now fueled my Zelda addiction to collecting every one ever created. Thanks to you I’ve found a game and system that I love and adore! Thanks!

For all the Switch’s (and Nintendo’s) faults, there’s something irrepressibly special about what it represents. If anyone ever doubted that Wood loves Nintendo… well even this might not convince them.

I think that may have been my first Beatemups video. I literally searched up: Nintendo switch games worth buying, and your video popped up, and I’m so thankful for it.

This channel is so awesome and you truly deserve all of the success you've gotten over the years for the work you do.

Love your vids wood keep it up!

This was a very well made video. None of your usual scream and personality. This is very wholesome at the same time train down memory lane

fun fact: 5 years is called a lustrum. happy birthday switch!

These 5 years has been incredible I can't wait to see the ones to come!

Been watching the channel since the first switch video, I remember that day sitting down at my college between courses and watching your video. In this video you mentioned the 3 people creating switch content. It was you, RGT85, and 8 bit Eric. I still watch you and RGT85 all the time. Don't remember when I subscribed, but seeing your older videos here brought back memories. Another cool thing, I was on the first twitch stream you did back in 2020, and won the first giveaway from that, a $20 eShop card that I used to by my then fiancee switch online membership. Now that I am married, my wife and I continue to watch this content together regularly. I also have a day 1 switch, and still use it regularly as my only switch. Love you and Kim, Wood. Keep it up!

I swear as soon as I finished this video I thought, “but you hate Nintendo!” Lolol man I love your stuff. I’ve been with you for years now and the switch has been with me some extreme ups and downs and will always have a special place in my heart. Keep on doing your thing man! And hello from Texan out west of you!

I remember picking mine up the day it came out and the experience was miserable because the cashiers almost didn’t give me my preorder :( luckily I got mine and have had a blast with it for the past five years. And because of it I found this channel! So thanks for years of switch coverage. Can’t wait to see the switch pro!

Love your content definitely motivated me to give making a KZfaq channel a try. Thank you for the inspiration 😊

Wood, on your wedding anniversary make just as big a show of that lil lady you gat that's been with you as much as you did the Switch. It's been cool to watch y'all grow. Some of your best videos included her. Wishing y'all continued love and happiness with your 5 year old Nintendo Switch

Cant believe ive been watching Wood for so long. The past 5 years have flown by!

We all know what an emotional rollercoaster this console has been for gamers. It has been great to share these 5 years with you and your community. Thank you for getting sincere, emotional, and excited with all of us. Let's continue playing and enjoying all games to come! 😎 ✌🏼 Hugs!

I always absolutely love these videos when they come out it only takes a year.

This was an Incredible party wood 🎉 thanks for inviting us! Hahaha!

Amazing video, man! Nintendo Switch is the reason I got back to gaming and I am so happy for everything this console has represented. Sending you love from Mexico.

I really do agree with his point at 19:04, 2022 really is a repeat of 2027

Been watching for four years and love to see your success. Hope the next 5 years treat you well!

I guess that means 5 years since I subbed to the channel too, nice!

I got my Switch a year +2 days later. I was starting to get back into some retro gaming at the time getting my old SNES and N64 out and the Switch was fairly new at the time. I started watching gamer KZfaqrs like MetalJesus (which is actually where I was introduced to you Wood) and RGT85, there was some talk of it on AVGN's channel but RGT was the one that sold me on the Switch because of the versatility and how it looked like a prime console for retro gaming. The fact that Doom 2016 got ported over and was a fantastic port was another key selling point for me cuz I had been absent from gaming for many years and wanted something new and fresh to play while being able to play older games and The Switch seems to be living up to that promise. So glad I bought one, I've enjoyed practically every game i've gotten for it.

Wood really treats his switch like his kid 💀

As awesome as the Switch's success has been, watching your channel grow has absolutely been the best part of it for me. I remember that Wii U vs Switch video all those years ago. You were the first KZfaqr I hairflipped on that subscribe button for and I still come back daily to check if you've uploaded anything new. You're also the only person I'm subscribed to on Twitch (although I still have only watched one stream), so I guess I'm off to buy some G-Fuel now! Thanks for all the good years, Wood.

Wow I've been watching your channel for 5 years. I was in line at Walmart on launch day. Zelda coming out on launch is what made me get the switch on day 1. Search for videos to watch and your channel came up I've been watching ever since.

Happy birthday wood! Hope you have a good 5th birthday! ;)

Because of you I bought a Nintendo switch OLED

I still remember all the negativity surrounding the Switch because it was a portable device and people saying that the chip would be too weak to get anything of note, Nintendo would once again miss out on all the 3rd party games, and that it would be a repeat of the Wii U. I remember people specifically saying games like Overwatch, Witcher 3, Skyrim, Fortnite, Destiny, and Call of Duty wouldn't come to the system. 4 of those 6 games came to Switch and while CoD and Destiny aren't there, Warface, Apex Legends, and Warframe are. I understand, the Switch is in fact a portable device using portable hardware, but what I never understood then about the people pushing the Switch is too weak narrative or about a lot of the people who speak negatively on console tech performance in general is, the bulk of the ones who are bashing devices like the Switch, the Xbox Series S, the Wii U, the 3DS, etc. are, admittedly, tech illiterate, and stay away from the PC space, and game on console because they find the PC space daunting. This really boggles my mind. This is like getting your cooking advice from somebody who only eats TV dinners or getting your workout advice from somebody who clearly doesn't work out. Meanwhile, the PC gamers and tech enthusiasts generally speak highly of most of the consoles, Switch and Xbox Series S included. They note that you can't buy or build as powerful as those devices for their prices around their launches which is very true. The reality of Switch is that it was very impressive hardware, performing as good as the top end mobile hardware in games even into 2019. And because they decided to go with the Tegra X1 chip which married PC and mobile hardware and also had insanely good developer tools from Nvidia, Unity, and Unreal, Switch got a ton of ports that even Xbox and Playstation didn't get. It's really insane looking back on it now and seeing just how catastrophically wrong all the naysayers were.

Brought my first switch september 2017. during my medical internship. it was one of the most stressfull days of my life. having to wake up early to go to the hospital. keeping up with reports, revalidas, exams and of couse studying for the boards. stress always keeps piling but whenever my rare day-off comes I pour hours into BOTW, mario oddysey and skyrim on my switch and I just feel so refreshed.

One of the best Beatemups video of all time, super emotional.

This is why you are my favorite KZfaqr. Sometimes I don't buy the game but watch you going over all the crazy/bad/cheap games. Thank you for the past 5 years!

Hey Bob, didn't you already post this today? LOL

You're amazing Wood! Really looking forward to how your content evolves when we do enter the time of the next Nintendo Console.

5:46 everytime golf story is mentioned i just get so happy. Its probably my favorite game on the switch

What makes this even weirder is its been 5 years just since your channel. Blew up more with the switch content, but I've been watching since the beginning back when you used to do game hunting videos in Australia. Crazy how. Time flies, I've had two Kids, moved cities and got. Married since.

Man, what a ride it has been, these past five years. Thanks you for all the fun content and congrats on your success. Your hard work has brought you a long way!

I bought my first ever Nintendo Switch (Lite) this January. I'm a little late to the party, but because of you and your channel, I had and now have, 5 years worth of Nintendo Switch videos that I really love. I remember a lot of your game reviews that helped me decide what games to get! Thank you for the content!

I’m turning 14 this year which makes me very happy. I know that with my money I’ll be spending a lot of it on all these new amazing switch games.

Such a fun video! I love the Mario Party/Nintendo themed party! I actuality threw a Mario Party themed party for my now husband 5 years ago! It was so fun! Pinterest had so many fun ideas I used, like making a LEVEL 25 banner out of “coins” (yellow plates), Boo Balloons, and serving Peach Rings and Strawberry Piranna Plants, and Gold Coins! It’s probably my favorite Party theme ever! Anyway, Happy 5th Birthday Switch!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Happy birht day to the switche

I have no idea how Nintendo is gonna top the Switch

See? SEE!!?! You’re not a hater of Nintendo! If you hated Nintendo would you have made a video celebrating the Nintendo Switch?! NO, you wouldn’t have. But you did. You celebrated 5 years with the NINTENDO Switch. Why? Because you are a true lover of Nintendo. Love the vids. You rock.

Hey man I just wanted to say I really appreciate your content... I'm not a gamer nor have I much interest in games... but someone bought me a switch for Christmas a couple years ago and I didn't know which games to get and came across YOUR videos which helped me out with that. While watching, could just tell that you are such a nice and giving person. Thanks for all you do man!

Can't believe it's already five years old

It's cool that the switch has been such a big part of your recent life and brought so much life to your channel!

Probably the first video I saw from u was that switch vs Wii U video. It’s been amazing seeing all these channels that have been a part of my life for the last 6 years explode in success with the switch. I didn’t even know Nintendo was about to announce the switch but once they did I kept up with it closely ever since and have watched several channels like urs ever since. Its been a great 6 years n looking to many more with the greatest console of all time

Man looking back at these old videos and old backgrounds of the videos and the quality change. 5 years does not seem that long ago and the quality of content I felt was always consistent but man you have improved immensely. Keep it up Wood.

19:07 2027???!!!?

So many incredible games, the Switch has. And so many incredible games to come. For all kinds of gamers for all kinds of genres there is something for everybody to enjoy with the Switch. 2022 is going to be an excellent year, I already had a back catalogue but this year its gonna get even bigger.

I am getting emotional too, I love you and your content so much and it brings me so much joy looking back.

I've enjoyed your channel for quite a few years now, you had gotten a car when you were living in Canada, was one of the first videos I watched, been a fan ever since. Keep up the Great work, stay Unsalty !! (Almost 1.5 MILLION Subs, You earned it)

I will always love nintendo for bringing me and everyone else who loves Zelda, Pokemon, Mario,etc and with this new Kirby game coming im excited to check out a little bit of that franchise too. Will say zelda will always be number 1 for me

5:28 I wouldn’t consider Xenoblade 2 to be a “quality title.” It has a huge amount of plot holes, plot inconsistencies, nonsensical character actions purely done to move the story along, and overall terrible writing which greatly lowers the game’s quality. Not to mention just how slow the game is in the first half. The infamously terrible tutorials that last like 40-50% of the game overcomplicate a shockingly simple and easy RPG. Most people go from dying to everything because they don’t understand anything, to never dying because of how easy the game is once you learn the basics (with no help from the tutorials). The gameplay does get better, but that doesn’t erase the mistakes the game has.

Christmas 2020 I bought a switch for my kids. It really did not take long for me to get hooked again dammit. I had a ps1, ps2, Sega, Xbox 360 than took a long break. I just love how I can pick up and play this console everywhere. You make great videos Wood, love watching your content. Keep up the great work.

"2022 is a REPEAT of 2027" - Wood . This man has seen things already! 19:03

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I turn my Switch on as soon as I get home every day, and before I go to bed, even if i don't play it lol! Gah, I freakin' love my Switch so much.

You convinced me to get a switch for my husband, now I'm saving for my own. I play his all the time.

It's way to damn hilarious when you realize they filmed all of this without any music in the background, just dead, bright, silent, birthday.

This video just makes me smile and feel happy. I love how much you love the switch.

I recently picked up the switch OLED and instantly fell in love. The last Nintendo device I had was the ds lite (blush pink obviously people) and the nostalgia, memories, and love hit me all again. I got back into gaming and hopefully plan to livestream soon. Watching this video reminded how much games and companies can have a huge impact on our lives and im just glad to be able to get back to basics even tho life keeps getting complicated as we grow older. Happy gaming guys ❤️

This was a better birthday party than any I’ve ever been to. The switch deserved every second of it

Bought my switch on Nov 2017 and I've been here ever since! Can't wait to see what the future holds.

Couldn't stop smiling though the whole video

I got my Switch for Christmas in 2019 and found your channel shortly after. When Switch first came out I thought it sounded kinda meh and now I'm obsessed with it

Love you Wood! Happy anniversary. 😊♥️

I'm with you since then, I'm glad switch really bloomed and so are your channel. ☝️

I transitioned from a console gamer to PC, but I still love my switch. In the future if the switch doesn't come out with a beefy stronger console I might consider buying a steam deck, but I wholeheartedly love my switch and play it almost exclusively in handheld mode.

the switch is the reason i became a big gamer again. i love my ps5, but my switch has to be my favorite gaming system ever. i love handheld mode, i never play on the tv unless i have friends over. handheld mode allows me to play video games and spend time my fiancé while he watches a show or something. i hope the handheld option is something we don’t lose in the future because it’s something i truly love

I found your channel cause of the switch, and I’ve enjoyed the videos and journey that has gone on. Am excited to see what’s in the future.

I waited for the reviews to get my switch. I hunted down for a whole day to get one on day 2. Found one in a drone store near my place. Still playing on it since.

Just received my OLED yesterday. Spent about 6 hours on it last night. Love the content just found my way to the channel last week.

This video made me tear up towards the end...I love video games...I love Nintendo...thank you for all the memories

Wood: 2022 is a repeat of 2027 Me: wHaT dID hE sAYyy

I just bought an oled nintendo switch yesterday and Played All AAA Games and it was so Awesome, My Waiting was worth it 🔥🔥🔥 Happy Birthday Nintendo Switch 🥳

My switch helped me get through some tough times the last few years. I’ve been part of your channel the whole way, congratulations on your success.

This was really amazing!!! Literally love your channel, you’re awesome

Thank you for bringing me to the switch and giving me the confidence to keep posting videos

Glad you still like the Wii U even though you like the Switch more. Wii U fans and Switch fans are brothers and I hope we stop fighting in the future.