BotW: WiiU or Switch?

[Nightstar]

So I'm getting a WiiU (secondhand from a friend) and I'm just wondering: Is there any noticeable difference between Breath of the Wild on the WiiU versus the Switch? From videos I've seen the graphics are pretty much on par.

 

[HopeForHyrule]

I think there may be some lag issues on the Wii U version, but that's just based on what I've heard/read from other people.

Other than that, pretty sure there's not a noticeable difference.

 

[Ehingen Guy]

The Wii U version lags when you access the Home menu during gameplay and return back to the game. I haven't tried the Switch version yet.

 

[Lancelot]

Inb4 Cress turns up and says neither cause he has some unreasonable grudge against the game

 

[visibleghost]

i only got a tiny bit of lag with my save file on wii u when i had, like, a Billion things. i never had any problem with lag before i finished all the quests and all that and collected a ton of items and food. i haven't played it on the switch but in my experience the lag on wii u isn't bad.

 

[Stalfos]

You can't go wrong with either version. My brother has the Wii U version and has only experienced some minor lag at a few occasions.

 

[Cress]

Inb4 Cress turns up and says neither cause he has some unreasonable grudge against the game

It's so unreasonable that you agreed with most of my points

 

[angiepie]

I haven't tried the WiiU version but the Switch version is fantastic. No complaints here.

 

[JCnator]

From what I've seen, there isn't any significant difference between those two versions so, it pretty much boils down to this:

Do you want to be stuck playing in the same room as your Wii U without spending much money, or would you rather be able to play this game both at home and on the go?

 

[SensaiGallade]

As someone who has the Wii U version, there really isnt much of a difference. Content is the same, just a few framedrops every now and then which are barely noticeable. If you dont plan on getting a Switch for a while then its a worthy investment, especially with the dlc around the corner.

 

[Nightstar]

Thanks for the input, everyone I always game at home so the portability isn't an issue. It'll probably be a few years until I buy a Switch (I always take a long time with nintendo consoles for some reason) so it's good to know I don't have to miss out on BotW anymore <3

 

[Matt0106]

Thanks for the input, everyone I always game at home so the portability isn't an issue. It'll probably be a few years until I buy a Switch (I always take a long time with nintendo consoles for some reason) so it's good to know I don't have to miss out on BotW anymore <3

I got it on Wii U because I could not wait for the Switch, and honestly, it works just fine. Every experience with the Wii U version was a good one. Believe me, you'll enjoy it

 

[TykiButterfree]

I have the WiiU version and it really only lags when I am fighting a group of Moblins. Which is scary because they are dangerous to fight and I am stuck staring at them wondering when they are going to move again. It has only happened a couple of times though.

 

[abc123wee]

Depends. If you have a Switch, definitely go Switch. If you don't, Wii U is fine. Sure, there's a couple frame drops here and there, but nothing to obstructive. I have it on Wii U because I don't have that cash money, and I'm enjoying it perfectly fine.

EDIT:
Just realized you already made a decision. Oof