I hope all of you are doing well and staying safe & healthy during all the crazy we\u2019re finding ourselves in right now. I know some of you are returning to your jobs as cities reopen. But if you\u2019re still self-isolating, this write-up might be for you.<\/p>\n
See, during all this quarantine, much like the rest of the world\u2026 I fell into the ANIMAL CROSSING<\/a> trap! Haha. I mean, I hadn\u2019t played my consoles in forever. That\u2019s why I never upgraded to the current generation of consoles. And looks like I missed the boat too, cause both Microsoft & Sony have announced their next gen consoles.<\/p>\n And it really sucks too! Cause with the release of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE<\/a>, and as I write this, the recent release of THE LAST OF US PART 2<\/a>\u2026 the struggle to get a Playstation 4 has been REAL! But being a freelancer, and my income, like so many others, taking a big hit during this pandemic, obviously trying to be responsible and fight that temptation. But man, THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!!!<\/p>\n But before the pandemic hit, I got a Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a>. A lot of my friends had a Switch and I wanted to join them in games and stuff like that. But didn\u2019t get ANIMAL CROSSING<\/a>. When I got my Switch, the game hadn\u2019t blown up yet, and really didn\u2019t interest me.<\/p>\n Then came COVID-19.<\/p>\n And during one of MANY Zoom Happy Hours (yeah, you know you\u2019ve had a few of those), a lady friend brought up the game, and telling everyone they should get it and visit her island. And I just busted out, \u201cGurl, I\u2019m self-employed and broke. You want me to jump on Animal Crossing? Buy me that shit on digital and send me the code!\u201d<\/p>\n And sure enough, she called my bluff, and got me the game. I know, my friends are more awesome than yours. Haha.<\/p>\n Safe to say, I fell into the ANIMAL CROSSING<\/a> rabbit hole for quite some time!<\/p>\n But what does this have to do with my thesis statement, otherwise known as the headline? Well, I knew there was multiplayer on the Switch, but never thought about in-game voice chat. You know, that thing you wish MMORPGs would have. Well, if my friend wanted me build up an island on ANIMAL CROSSING<\/a> and visit each other, would be nice if there was voice chat, right? I mean, as I look back, sure we could call each other on the phone, but that didn\u2019t come to mind. Even if it did, this next bit would be the same, because looks like to voice chat on Switch games, you have to sign up for an online service through Nintendo, and the chat happens through an app you download on your mobile device.<\/p>\n I know, that sounds a little clunky for gaming chat. I mean, if I can\u2019t plug-in my ear bugs into my Switch, but have to do it on my phone\u2026 I didn\u2019t want a cable potentially pulling shit around, or my phone falling off my belly as I\u2019m gaming on the couch.<\/p>\n So, I decided to look into a Bluetooth headset with a mic. I know, I know, this day and age, Bluetooth aside, how do I not already have a wireless headset? Well\u2026 I\u2019M OLD! LEAVE ME ALONE!<\/p>\n Though let me tell you, having gone wireless\u2026 HOLY SHIT, WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG?!! NO CABLES IS A REVELATION!!! I MEAN, THE FREEDOM!!! Let me tell you, it\u2019s amazing! Haha.<\/p>\n