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[phanphare]

Saving the Activity Log for the "one more thing" E3 megaton, I'm sure.

I would laugh my ass off if they did that

I want this to happen now and am judging E3 based on that

 

[Distresssss]

Saving the Activity Log for the "one more thing" E3 megaton, I'm sure.

Gotta make the 30 people on GAF that wants it happy.


I can say I'd never use the log.

 

[JustenP88]

Engadget slipped in a Zelda tidbit in their Switch preview. Any other outlets say anything about the game today?

From the game central preview

We will risk a shuriken to the head from Nintendo’s ninja lawyers by saying that Zelda is everything you will have hoped for, and more, but we won’t be able to do a proper preview until tomorrow.

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/23/ninte...-the-ui-and-1-2-switch-6467513/#ixzz4ZWtsaYf4

 

[lenovox1]

I'm not playing 40 hours straight, so that isn't a big draw for me, compared to the competition it's too much for a standard controller. I'm not sold on "HD rumble" gimmick either

Third party controllers? Because Microsoft and Sony's have an MSRP of $60-80 on their standard controllers.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

It's actually 69€ in Europe and 74.99 for the special colors. So it's the same price or 5 bucks more, but you get like 6 hours battery instead of 40.



Clearly. And what a megaton!

It's €80 in Ireland so it's still more expensive

 

[Zen_Arcade]

"Real issues" is subjective. The Switch is the first game system to launch without a web browser in HOW long?

A web browser isnt more important to a video game system compared to the controller not working.

Anyone who thinks they're of equal importance shouldn't even be listened to.

 

[LordKano]

From the game central preview

huh

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Because now there're real and fake launches. Now, in order to be called a "real" launch, it needs video apps, because... ?
Look, all consoles had problems at launch. PS4 had these. Xbox One had these. Wii U had a fuck ton of these. Now Switch has these too, it's nothing uncommon in the industry. You should know that if you want to be an early adopter. It's not even tied to consoles only, but to every new tech release.

No, because there are full launches and soft launches. This comes off in every way as a soft launch.


Again, the technical issues aren't as important as the launch lineup, which is nonexistent except for Zelda for the Switch. Another reason it is a soft launch.

 

[Distresssss]

I was joking but given some other posters, I understand why it's hard to tell.

Yeah its getting pretty ridiculous. Can't wait for all of the Zelda previews to be hype and then one thing catches someones eye and people have a heyday for it.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Third party controllers? Because Microsoft and Sony's have an MSRP of $60-80 on their standard controllers.

most first party PS4 controllers can be had for $45-50 on Amazon

 

[Night Angel]

A web browser isnt more important to a video game system compared to the controller not working.

Anyone who thinks they're of equal importance shouldn't even be listened to.

It's almost like we can discuss both of those things.

 

[Velkyn]

The people complaining about the pro controller prices in this thread blow my mind. $60ish dollars has been the MSRP for new console controllers since the PS3. Wasn't the Wii U pro controller like $50?

My pricing may be off since I'm Canadian and we pay through the nose on everything anyway.

 

[Kindekuma]

Because the switch knows which color controller you are using tells me that something, even something tiny, is different in terms of hardware.

Wait hold up. You serious? Shit, I was held up on the notions it was just a manufacturing thing and that all internals and firmware would be identical among them. You could be right then.

 

[Lothars]

Nintendo has always made better controllers than Sony though?


Don't get me started on the PS4 controller.

I don't agree, To me the best controller nintendo ever made was the SNES one and Sony surpassed that generations ago. The Wii U pro controller was fine but not near as good as the DS4 or Xbox One controller.

yeah! kiddy controlllers should be cheaper! even if they pack better technology on them!

The better technology is yet to be determined. Nobody knows how HD rumble will work, how much it will be supported or if it's anything special. NFC barely matters anyway and it's already on the console. The battery life thing is a good thing and probably the best thing about the controller but does it justify the cost?

The people complaining about the pro controller prices in this thread blow my mind. $60ish dollars has been the MSRP for new console controllers since the PS3. Wasn't the Wii U pro controller like $50?

My pricing may be off since I'm Canadian and we pay through the nose on everything anyway.

If the Switch Pro controller was 60 MSRP than I can see it being worth that but being 90 dollars cdn for it is insane.

 

[Pinky]

From the game central preview

 

[Ta11geese]

Because the switch knows which color controller you are using tells me that something, even something tiny, is different in terms of hardware.

Very good point,

 

[Deleted member 10571]

Given that the de-sync issue wasn't really present during the preview events, it doesn't seem likely that it's an overall hardware defect. I'm also hoping that they can patch things out, but if it's actually hardware related they'll have a plan to fix/replace it.

Also worth noting that the severity has varied. Jose Otero at IGN noted that it only happened a few times within 20 hours of playing Zelda for him. Jason at Kotaku says it happens constantly.

It's probably some kind of interference. I'm sure people will figure out what's causing it, and I can imagine those guys having all kinds of weird electronics in their gaming dens.

I won't panic yet :/

 

[Listonosh]

Interesting. Is there any reason for this?

Gamexplain on joycon:

• No problem the first day
• Changed room
• You run in zel... a game and then stop but the character doesnt stop.
• Several lag issues in a few minutes

Probably interference.

This is exactly my experience, except with changing rooms. Link will either keep running, or just wont respond at all, or respond like 5 seconds after the input is put in.

 

[wild wild rice]

From the game central preview

Not familiar with the outlet...are they a hype machine or legit press? Not that there's anything wrong with enthusiasm, of course.

Guess we'll all find out tomorrow!

 

[VanWinkle]

You don't have to buy it at launch bro,its OK to wait.i know we are excited because new system and stuff but its not worth it to get upset over

In fact the true launch will be at the holidays,better solution than Wii U releasing in November very half backed.

I know. The brain part of me says it makes way more sense to wait. But I can only buy a system like this on tax refund time, and I am a huge new gadget freak. So my options are to either buy it now, or save my money and buy it with that money when Mario Odyssey comes out. But since it's the same funds, I might as well buy it now and enjoy Zelda on there.

So, basically, there are logistics that make it, for ME, more reasonable to just go ahead and get it while I have the money now. But that doesn't unfortunately make me have to consider how half-baked the OS and functionality is. Althought, honestly, I wouldn't even consider the system software at launch half-baked. That's too generous. It's like eating something before it even goes in the oven.

 

[Distresssss]

I don't agree, To me the best controller nintendo ever made was the SNES one and Sony surpassed that generations ago. The Wii U pro controller was fine but not near as good as the DS4 or Xbox One controller.

The better technology is yet to be determined. Nobody knows how HD rumble will work, how much it will be supported or if it's anything special. NFC barely matters anyway and it's already on the console. The battery life thing is a good thing and probably the best thing about the controller but does it justify the cost?

Nintendos amiibo sales say you are wrong about NFC. Certainly it's not for me but there is most definitely demand for it.


Also the Wii U Pro controller is the goat until the Switch Pro comes out, barring unforseen issues. The stick placement is the one sore spot for the Wii U pro controller.

 

[GinoFelino]

most first party PS4 controllers can be had for $45-50 on Amazon

Same will go for the Switch Pro Controller after a couple of years.

That doesn't really mean anything. Obviously you'll always pay more if you want stuff on day one.

 

[lenovox1]

most first party PS4 controllers can be had for $45-50 on Amazon

And the thing that's preventing Amazon or another retailer from taking 15% off the price of a Pro Controller in the future is...

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Because the switch knows which color controller you are using tells me that something, even something tiny, is different in terms of hardware.

Not really. Each controller would have a unique ID attached to it. The serial code for example, Nintendo could and probably do just distinguish using that or something similar.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

It's almost like we can discuss both of those things.

Yes, but the whole point about what is more important being subjective is asinine. No one in their right mind would think a web browser is more important than a controller working.

 

[WordAssassin]

Nope it's not justified. None of those are good justifications for the extreme price.

So both Sony and Microsoft launch with $60 controllers.

Nintendo brings out a controller that not only includes more advanced motion tech, but also has HD Rumble, and NFC, in addition to a battery that absolutely spanks the shit out of the DualShock and is 10 hours longer than the XBO controller, but it's an unjustifiable extreme price to have it launch at $10 more than they did?

Ok.

 

[JustenP88]

Not familiar with the outlet...are they a hype machine or legit press? Not that there's anything wrong with enthusiasm, of course.

Guess we'll all find out tomorrow!

They're the "gaming" portion of Metro which, from what I understand, is a pretty large media outlet in the UK.

 

[Beegeous]

I don't agree, To me the best controller nintendo ever made was the SNES one and Sony surpassed that generations ago.

Wavebird would like a chat outside mate.

 

[Penguin]

Has any impressions go into using the Joy cons on their own for extended period of times?

Like want to try and make ideal set-up but know are kind of small

 

[Night Angel]

Yes, but the whole point about what is more important being subjective is asinine. No one in their right mind would think a web browser is more important than a controller working.

I didn't see anyone arguing what was more important. I see people saying shit is not important.

 

[Otnopolit]

This is exactly my experience, except with changing rooms. Link will either keep running, or just wont respond at all, or respond like 5 seconds after the input is put in.

That's a bummer, sorry it's being a pain. On the bright side, interference seems even more likely hearing this, and I know that is a firmware update solution.

 

[AGoodODST]

So I was watching through the NintendoLife UI video. At one point Alex (I think that's his name?) is going through the settings and there is an option to disable auto-sleep while playing media content.

Surely this means media apps are coming post launch? Apologies if this has already been discussed.

 

[VistraNorrez]

Again, no basic video apps and one actual game don't make for a real launch. The PS4 and Xbone launched with a solid lineup of games and had full basic app support.

And yet I still haven't purchased either of those systems and I'm purchasing a Switch at launch.

It's going to be about appeal of the software. Like it always has. Nintendo's bare bones launch is paying off right now. If they want to sustain that momentum they will need to have more for the Holidays.

 

[unrealist]

Any previews from foreign sites?

 

[Shaii]

So both Sony and Microsoft launch with $60 controllers.

Nintendo brings out a controller that not only includes more advanced motion tech, but also has HD Rumble, and NFC, in addition to a battery that absolutely spanks the shit out of the DualShock and is 10 hours longer than the XBO controller, but it's an unjustifiable extreme price to have it launch at $10 more than they did?

Ok.

Not to mention the included USB-C cable...

 

[Distresssss]

So both Sony and Microsoft launch with $60 controllers.

Nintendo brings out a controller that not only includes more advanced motion tech, but also has HD Rumble, and NFC, in addition to a battery that absolutely spanks the shit out of the DualShock and is 10 hours longer than the XBO controller, but it's an unjustifiable extreme price to have it launch at $10 more than they did?

Ok.

Yeah I can't take people seriously if they have the opinion that it is over priced.
Being more than you want to pay is not over priced. For the tech compared to the competition it is definitely a good value.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

So both Sony and Microsoft launch with $60 controllers.

Nintendo brings out a controller that not only includes more advanced motion tech, but also has HD Rumble, and NFC, in addition to a battery that absolutely spanks the shit out of the DualShock and is 10 hours longer than the XBO controller, but it's an unjustifiable extreme price to have it launch at $10 more than they did?

Ok.

I mean people are allowed criticise and complain about pricing. What's wrong with that?

 

[Velkyn]

If the Switch Pro controller was 60 MSRP than I can see it being worth that but being 90 dollars cdn for it is insane.

Yeah, but we're definitely no strangers to insane prices for electronic goods for no justifiable reason.

 

[Cuningas de Häme]

Not time to read the whole thread, but could the joycon disconnection thing be because of low battery?

I mean, my Wiimote acts wonky when the battery is low.

Did that happen straight from the box? If the people who didn't have problems had more juice in the joycon and the ones with the problem had less?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Engadget slipped in a Zelda tidbit in their Switch preview. Any other outlets say anything about the game today?

What did they say?

 

[Pinky]

So both Sony and Microsoft launch with $60 controllers.

Nintendo brings out a controller that not only includes more advanced motion tech, but also has HD Rumble, and NFC, in addition to a battery that absolutely spanks the shit out of the DualShock and is 10 hours longer than the XBO controller, but it's an unjustifiable extreme price to have it launch at $10 more than they did?

Ok.

.

 

[Prithee Be Careful]

Not familiar with the outlet...are they a hype machine or legit press? Not that there's anything wrong with enthusiasm, of course.

Guess we'll all find out tomorrow!

It's part of the UK's Metro - a free newspaper. I can't honestly say I've agreed with any of their game reviews, but they are - to all intents and purposes - legit.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

I didn't see anyone arguing what was more important. I see people saying shit is not important.

By saying that importance is subjective the person I was quoting is implying that one thing is not more important than the other at a base level.

 

[casey_contra]

Not really. Each controller would have a unique ID attached to it. The serial code for example, Nintendo could and probably do just distinguish using that or something similar.

But during manufacturing would all units with the same serial code be produced in the same "batch?"

 

[random25]

Has anybody asked if changing the language and/or region on the system changes the language of Zelda? Just for confirmation.

 

[buttdiver]

If the desync is an interference problem, could that be resolved with a software patch? Or is the only solution to turn off / remove other bluetooth devices.

 

[psyfi]

Having skimmed a few reviews, my only concern is the joycon unsyncing. That sounds really fucking annoying. Thankfully I plan on playing in handheld mode 90% of the time, but damn, what a shitty oversight on Nintendo's part.

 

[ScrabbleBanshee]

I want a pro controller, but I am not going to buy it until I can find it somewhere that gives it to me at some kind of discount. I opted on a second set of joycons instead, for now, I need the whole family playing mario kart when it comes out to justify this thing.

 

[TheFlow]

And yet I still haven't purchased either of those systems and I'm purchasing a Switch at launch.

It's going to be about appeal of the software. Like it always has. Nintendo's bare bones launch is paying off right now. If they want to sustain that momentum they will need to have more for the Holidays.

being a nintendo fanboy or zelda fanboy would do that.

 

[Sesuadra]

Not time to read the whole thread, but could the joycon disconnection thing be because of low battery?

I mean, my Wiimote acts wonky when the battery is low.

Did that happen straight from the box? If the people who didn't have problems had more juice in the joycon and the ones with the problem had less?

we don't know a lot of stuff.

were the joycons fully charged?
did they try re-syncing?
did they turn it on and off again?