I have like 17 consoles all hooked up, ready to go at a moments notice. Some of them haven’t been played in over a year, but my gaming tastes change all the time, so I love having everything ready to go whenever I want it. I hadn’t touched my Sega Saturn in forever, and then last week I spent 3 days straight playing Panzer Dragoon. Now I’m playing PS1 and Switch. In my experience, just keep everything, cause eventually you will want it again, even if you think you won’t.

I watched your last video where you talked about being content with what you have is important. I began to remember how I would play the heck out of my N64, My game cube and my ps2 and then Xbox 360. I only ever had 1 console at a time. And I found that I would play the games I had and I had fun. I didn’t worry about the new releases constantly. Now as an adult I have 3 consoles and a $1500 pc and I struggle to choose what to play on and what game to play. I’ve began to stick with Nintendo more now as an adult with 2 kids because the games are so easy to pick up and play and put down if I’m needed.

I’ve seen you rebrand and change so many times now that it’s hard for me to keep up. Tbh I personally don’t have enough interest in Nintendo alone to be on the lookout for videos. The cups with new thoughts and ideas on current topics seemed to be a good avenue. You’re a cool dude JD so I hope you don’t hate me for my opinion.

so can you please explain how you went from, the steam deck is saving Dad's everywhere to, I'm only going to talk about Nintendo things from now on. you have raved for months now on how awesome the steam deck is, how it's saved your gaming experience, to, I'm a Nintendo only channel now. this just does not make since.

Before I read the comments I was thinking....ok your content on Xbox Series S brought me here. Then you switched to the gamer dad with focus on the PC handehelds which really appealed to me as a mid 40s guy who primarily games on Deck. Now its Nintendo-centric lol. Its a bit jarring wirh the shifting focus but hey do you. I generally like your vibe and what you have to talk about so I will be here for your new 'Nintendo- focused' commentary. All the best bro.

Julien i like your videos but i have to agree with others, your constant shifts in direction are kinda annoying, yes it is your channel and yes nobody is forcing me to stay, but at this point i would not be surprised to see "i have subscribed to game pass again" video. I am not attached to Nintendo that much, but i do not mind if thats what you want to talk about, go for it, just try to hold on that more than two weeks. btw Steam Deck > Switch :)

I’m with everyone else the content focus of the channel changes too much

Nothing particularly wrong with it but this channel gives me whiplash lol. I subbed back when your steamdeck videos started originally and have been off and on since then because of the bouncing around. I’m still staying subbed because I enjoy the videos and the coffee stuff as well but I can totally relate in a way. I’ve gravitated more towards just playing whatever pleases me at the time by limiting myself by category, and then randomly picking a game to play. It’s worked so far. Working my way through the Zelda games currently. Point is, don’t stress yourself out with the method to which you play games, if you can just play games. Though I do understand where you’re coming from. Edit: wanted to add that I totally still enjoy the videos and particularly enjoy the mix of coffee and gaming. I wouldn’t mind if you ever gave more recommendations for coffee making and such. Been getting into it lately.

For me gaming will never peak my grans ability to buy me handheld Nintendo devices and games… she was like 60 walking into Game stores to surprise me, first came GameBoy, with Tetris & Super Mario Land & Donkey Kong. Then my friend Mail ordered Pokemon Red and I gran eventually got me the Green Color and Pokemon Yellow and eventually Crystal!! Dad ran computer shop so we had a snes and got N64 early on, family Mario Kart races got intense and I was obsessed w Mario 64. Holy grail moment was saving up and going in to buy Zelda OOT on that golden cartridge, hearing intro play and when I did get to adult link, being too afraid to continue!! RIP gran 👵🏻

You change your mind too much to focus on one thing lol

Julien just a bit of advice from someone who can somewhat relate to you. I have been through every console( over the past two generations in particular )I have bought and sold each one several times as I can’t mentally handle having more than one gaming device ( number 1 I don’t have the time with kids and number 2 it literally clutters my mind -you’d think more choice would be great but honestly the thought of 2-3 devices To play on just stresses me out ) I sort of get your situation or maybe I’m way off and I haven’t totally found a way to resolve it. I did do a gaming hiatus for a few weeks which I think helped and I sort of get your view of playing with your kids to reignite your hobby I just think I’m always personally searching for that same feeling gaming gave me years ago and it just doesn’t hit for me like it used to so I’m always buying the next big thing in hope it fixes my issue but it never seems to do. Maybe try a break from gaming for a few weeks - you seem interesting enough where gaming doesn’t define you or your channel . Hope this comes across as a positive take on the situation. I’ll be watching regardless .

I think your perspective is pretty awesome and I definitely think it’s pretty ideal especially from a minimalist who suffers from backlog anxiety and decision fatigue. Honestly wish I was the same way and could stick to one device with one type of game or franchise. Unfortunately I have too many variety of interests that I like equally 😂 probably wouldn’t be able to do any less than a Steam deck and a Switch.

He went from xbox to pc Hand helds and no only nintendo?

Everyone knows its not the car its the driver ( Fast N Furious! ) Follow the game not the console. Its not where you play it its how it plays. In the end it is nice to have variety of gaming options.

Dude, reading all these comments. I get it, I’m indecisive too and don’t know where to dedicate my time and energy into all the things I love. As a subscriber I love hearing you talk about all of your interests. I think the main part of confusion is the ultimatum type of conversations. “Why X is the only console for me” etc. maybe reframing them and making it seem less dramatic won’t mislead people as much into thinking you’re permanently shifting your interests or content. Anyway, always good stuff and see you on the next cup ☕️ 😎

I feel like I have too many nintendo moments that come to mind to share. But one would be me and my dad trying to beat the original Splinter Cell game on GBA. My dad was a big tom clancy fan, and so he liked that about the game, and I liked the game part. I always just thought the game was weird, but it would never save our progress. now I know it was probably a faulty cart, but we had such a fun time trying to beat that game together. We still talk about it. I am hoping to give him an anbernic system with some of the other games we used to share. Your video helped me remember how much of my childhood and even modern gaming experience was shaped by nintendo. I never had anything else until I had the money to buy a ps3 for myself. and even now, I find myself waiting for the super switch like a kid in a candy store. Great cup JD. Keep the passion coming. forget the labels, make content that makes you happy

I got to admit when I heard you say that you were going to cover Nintendo exclusively , I was a little disappointed. After watching this video, I get it. Maybe don't give up on the Steam Deck though. SD is the reason I started watching your channel. But I also love me some Nintendo. I have owned every generation of Nintendo's American home console and loved them all except the Wii U. I never owned a Wii U. Anyway do your thing brother. Oh a moment in gaming history that will always stick with me; playing the PS 1 Metal Gear Solid.

I understand completely focusing only on Nintendo, after all it’s something you can have with your kids too and not having to keep up with all the other jazz is by far the most on brand thing for you. I remember seeing other videos that you often described that but getting lost I the “all in one” scenarios. I would suggest only maybe don’t get rid of the steamdeck, as I’m on the similar situation as you, and the magic was gone from steamdeck for a while, I found the magic later on just like I did with the switch. I just finished Elden ring on steamdeck docked, on a huge 4K tv, that before I would think it looks ugly, the more I focused on switch the more it complimented my experience on SteamDeck too. Hope it helps, waiting to see what ya gonna cook soon

You’re not going to stay only Nintendo. Something will grab you attention or get you views and you’ll « change » again. Just be a gaming channel, just be you. Why not use the gamer dad angle? There’s not enough of that on KZfaq while there is a TON of Nintendo channels. I’m a fan, I like this channel. Don’t be mad at me!

Great vid. Some thoughts seeing this video reminds me that coming full circle really let's you realize why you enjoy what you enjoy and sometimes it takes that to realize what you want to focus on. Some of the comments lind of miss that point imo. It's a hobby and fueling ut with what you like will strengthen it. Personally my fave franshise is probably Xeno overall (Gears, Saga and Blade). Thanks for the good vibes and giving me something to think about in this peak hobby imo.

I love the Switch. I've been thinking about why that is. I notice on PC/AAA I feel like things are pushing more into multiplayer/live services. It's a lot of forced grouping, you have to know the "meta", you're expected to know the content before you play it. So I spend a lot of time watching youtube videos of exactly what to do/spec before I get to "enjoy" the game. Even single player games like Elden Ring I felt like watching youtube guides was necessary to play the game. I almost *never* get that feeling from Switch games.

I just became a grandfather and just started paper mario hearing you talk about your family dynamic is super cool I also have a daughter who made me a Grandpa meaning my family dynamic is different age wise but keep gaming it is an awesome way that time spent can be pure and bring happy times to all family! atari 2600 was my first 😎

I only game on PC and Steam Deck unless its fighting games which are on PS5. The kids basically have the consoles in the house. I will play a Switch game if its a big Nintendo first party title but not expecting any more of those until their next console. But right now I'm focusing on my Steam backlog. I have 700 games on Steam and finished about 100. Im not buying any more games until I finish another 100 (which started over a month ago, I'm 8 in, 92 to go) and its been liberating, I always feel awful buying games knowing I likely wont play it anytime soon and I already have so many games that I want to play and this is finally giving me the chance to finally play them. If I don't like the game I will just remove it from my Steam Library, if I don't want to finish it now, I will move on to something else in my library but so far I'm having alot of fun actually enjoying the games I have and it alienates the FOMO for when something does come out: I can buy it later when I actually intend to play it. Its all about finding what brings you joy, after all gaming is a hobby not a chore.

I mean this how I’ve been feeling. My boys are crash bandicoot and Spyro and even though I’ve played them on PlayStation my whole life, playing them on switch has been the best way for me to play them. I’m trying to find the best way to play my favorite games in the most convenient way. Yeah I got my ps5 , and steamdeck but I’m not rushing to play anything I know I won’t replay down the line.

The switch has such a special place in my heart. The only reason I play Xbox and PC still is for games that aren't on the switch like Elden Ring and Jedi. But if they have those games for the switch 2 and even the new Final Fantasy games, that would be a dream come true! Another great video like always JD!

Which will provide more enjoyment? Spending $500 on a new console and another $500 on less than 10 new games. Spending $500 on steam sales and getting a lot more than 10 new to you games.

Dude!! I was born in 83, I’m Nintendo All Day!! I also own a PS4 and had an X-Box. But there is nothing like Nintendo hands down. There’s something special about playing Thousand Year door on my Switch OLED at night on the couch with my 3yr old watching me play until he falls asleep. Great moments 🙌🏾

I found your channel as I got into the switch. And as someone who was raised on video games and Nintendo in the late 80s early 90s, I feel this. I’ve been Nintendo only last 6 months. This last week I booted up my Xbox for the first time. And it didn’t feel right. I was logging on to cancel game pass. But I felt that backlog drain. I also felt more anxiet/stress. Holding a scuf and wearing turtle beaches just added a weird need to be better. Where as on switch I’ve play Zelda botw, Mario kart as well as games that I bought in the back log again. And played them feel free. I don’t know how else to explain it besides I get it. I’m feeling it and living it.

I've had a similar journey with games through life, so I totally get where you are coming from. Like you, I too feel like trying to keep up with the circus that is gaming in current year is exhausting. I too have largely returned to Nintendo, as well as PC gaming for the things I can't get on Nintendo (I am a Resident Evil and Souls-like fan). I have no intention of selling my PS5 anytime soon, but it is largely used for watching Netflix these days, sans the occasional exclusive. I think the thing that is rubbing people the wrong way is they are associating the content with a specific topic rather than with your personal journey. I can see why people consider it "whiplash," but it's an optics problem. When you see the cups more like diary entries, the content is consistent.

I found the channel thanks to the steam deck content and the ability to relate to what you were saying as a dad. I own a Xbox Series X, steam Deck, and a Nintendo Switch. I have always said that if I could only have one, I would always go with Nintendo. I can't leave my Mario, link and pokemon. I think I will like this change

Julien! Love your videos and coffee chats! I've been hanging around for some time now and it's been great company as a fellow gamer dad. I'd love to see you double down on the coffee and dad-life content while staying a bit more open on the video games front... But that's just my perspective! Either way, I'll be around for the ride.

Hey brother, I apologize for coming off a little harsh in one of my earlier comments. I don’t want to be a discouraging voice. We’re the same age and I know how hard life already is. So, that’s my bad. You said something to someone else about seeing the person behind the lens and I feel that. I hope this new shift ends up being the groove you’re looking for, Julien. I’m not really a Nintendo guy, but maybe I’ll see what you see through some of your content. Best wishes.

My very first console was the Nintendo 64 and handheld was the Gameboy Advance SP! I loved playing games like Pac-Man, Supermario 64, Indy 500, Lego Racers, and movie games in the early 2000’s like the Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, and much more! Nintendo will forever have a special place in my heart had it since I was a little kid. I’d rather get rid of the latest games then to give up Mario, and my new favorite Zelda. Keep going JD, as for me I’m here and I’ll be watching no matter where or what you want to talk about. You’ve helped me love Nintendo again and enjoy gaming and not feel like I should be ashamed for playing

Honestly JD, I have been watching you for years. I have see you go from change to change, growing and becoming better with it all. The one constant through it all has been you and your genuine approach to it all. Im here for JD, what ever you want to call or rename the channel too. I and many others are entertained and relate to you. So thanks for the early days, the now and the future! 🎉

I sort of understand your thought process, only difference is I didn’t want to completely eliminate my access to next gen. So in case something cool releases I’ll pick it up. And I don’t want to be limited by fps/resolution, for example sonic generation x shadow will probably be limiting on switch and for those saying get on switch 2 it’s the same thing when a newer more demanding game comes out. Imagine having sonic frontiers on switch be your main way of playing it. Not for me man, gimped graphics. Bad frame rate and bad res on docked tv. And like bro I’m not going to play kingdom hearts on cloud, I refuse to allow a company to limit me like this. Thus I have chosen gaming pc/steamdeck/windows handheld as my main ecosystem. Nintendo switch is cool but the library is too limiting to be my main console. Pc/some windows handheld or steam deck with maybe a switch on the side for Nintendo exclusives/certain 2d games is the way for me. In a perfect world Nintendo catches on and starts porting their games to steam but until then this combo is the one for me.

Just found your channel and wow this is exactly what ive been looking for my daughter is 6 and we have been playing the switch like crazy together for me Mario cart is top i played on the n64 and to have her enjoy it on the switch is just amazing and im definitely not worried about anything but Nintendo at home we play the switch and when we go out i only bring the rg35xx plus it truly is a magical time and to have your videos with my cup of coffee in the morning thank you and keep doing what your doing im super excited for when the super switch is here and we can talk about that!!

New subscriber here. I can relate to a lot of what you're saying. I was a Nintendo kid with the SNES to the Gamecube. Then I jumped to XBOX with the 360, had a ton of fun, but by the end I grew tired of unfinished games and content being stripped just to be sold to me later. I had a huge collection but gave it to my father and bought a WiiU as I had grown to miss my Nintendo days. The console was doing poor and I had less than 15 games but I got so much out of them. Now playing Switch with my 5 year old daughter is the most fun I've had in gaming, we completed Luigi's Mansion 3 together and just that memory alone is worth all the other great titles on other consoles that I miss out on, so I am very satisfied sticking to one console.

Love this💗 I’m a Nintendo fan. Recently I’ve been feeling fomo with the steamdeck. I joined a couple groups. Really awesome system. Awesome community. But, I started to realize I need to stick with my switch and wait for switch 2.

You're videos have really been fun to watch/listen to since I discovered your channel about a month or 2 ago. Not only providing some great introspection to my own gaming habits but also influencing my coffee habits 😅 keep it up my guy!

You will still talk about what you want. You will just change the channel focus in a few weeks lol

This channel is such an absolute treat. It’s healing for the soul, and I get so much joy and peace out of each cup. Appreciate you brotha!

you do you man. It is your channel and it is comical to see others try to tell you what you need to do lol Nintendo is amazing and honestly having a kid amplifies the experience. Reminds me of all the joy I had when I was a kid. Something I don't think others can quite understand without a kid. If they do have a kid and don't understand then they weren't a Nintendo kid or saw the magic.

I love how powerful and relatable your videos are. Keep making the content you love.

Sir im very happy to see you go with what you love and to be honest look forward to see were this goes

You do you! Nintendo 1st party Games = Fun and I will always play them via switch or emu device. I will always have a handheld PC going forward that doubles up as the emu device and to play games that I can’t get on the switch or run poorly on it.

Read through all the comments before posting. Whew. That was a lot. Anyway. You do you man. Those launch days of the switch were amazing. Launching with Zelda was the best thing Nintendo could have done and I have fond memories of that time. Sadly, I don’t think they will ever outdo themselves in regards to a console/software launch. Here’s hoping they do.

Found as a new dad looking into the steam deck. Now a decky but gamer for life. I look forward to your Nintendo content

Moved from playing aaaaa-games on pc and ps5 to playing nintendo again and with my son this year. First i felt like i missed something but in fact i think i just closed a chapter in my life and entered the next level for me. Just db Sparking Zero will come for ps5.

What about come 13th June? ;) we all know what is being released that day!

Every video you're deeper down the rabbit hole and more minimalist lol

I’m a dad too and a gamer my son adores Xbox but I find the way Xbox going atm is just going to an app on a device so we primarily game on steam deck with gamepass and the switch we play a lot of Kirby together and when I get my own downtime I tend to play point and click adventures on the deck in bed will always own a deck and switch

Honestly just throw that switch in the trash and just play switch titles and other Nintendo titles on the steam deck they run better on it anyway you said you lost that love with the steam deck a little bit well that will help bring that spark back

Nintendo switch & PS Vita (jailbreak) is the best way to play portable gaming

Bro I always come back to this, yes I stream valorant and Destiny 2 and cod what have you… but go back to Nintendo when you’re ready for some GREAT games, especially if you stepped away for awhile. Great vid brother.

Im going to start playing through paper mario thousand year door on switch, excited because Ive never played the original.

I feel you bro nintendo definitely has the best and most dope ips. Love my switch ❤

Just got here. No idea who you are. So sounds good to me! Liked and subscribed.

Where do I go to join your Discord?

Do what makes you happy, most of us come here cuz it's a nice place to chill. Don't matter what your covering

my favorite right now is my nintendo switch and my new steam deck i bought because of you :P thanks i love it. got my paper mario on it too :P

hey man, really appreciate your content ! I Am also a dad of a 2 years old and love gaming ! :).. i would like to ask you to share your v60 coffee recipe if possible ! :) thanks

i dont play the switch anymore i got mod ps vita and 3ds , we use to play megaman battle network 6 at school fun time, . but now nintendo or any big compagnie focus on big handheld big screen, best graphic and the battery last for max 4 hours... it shame i still think ds lite/ dsi is the best handheld nintendo ever made. and mine still work and the battery is amazing

I love my Nintendo switch and loved my 3DS xl that was my first console ❤ I have more games on Nintendo I love then others to be honest great vid ❤ main thing is self happiness ❤ i love my playstation consoles and xbox series X but i alwsys seem to play nintendo more ❤

Please livestream the Nintendo Direct..

My friend, ignore all the haters in the comments. Love the content and excited to continue to support!

Are you wearing two watches?

Great Video, really like your shirt

Yo what up!

With all do respect when you have huge hands your perceived "lunatic" way of holding the N64 controller is the only way, unless you have wee little girly hands, then have at "er! Hahaha, i kidd.

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