Gamexplain Explains the Joy-Con Desyncing Problem
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The joycons are as close to the hardware as possible and your not blocking anything between the hardware to the joycons. So no not even close to the same thing.
Not to mention joycons are "wired" when attached to the console via metal contact points
Brizzo24
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Gaiaknight
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nope handheld mode was tested and it doesnt have an issue at all with it desyncing
Mikey Jr.
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Thats the question right now.
CharminUltra
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Amazon must be getting swamped with cancelled orders right about now.
amirite
amirite
It's absurd that Nintendo didn't consider this but we are coming off the 3DS which scratches itself when closed.
It's physically connected when docked, so I doubt it.
I really doubt the joycons are doing anything sort of logic or processing, but rather just relaying inputs to the console itself.
It's physically connected when docked, so I doubt it.
I really doubt the joycons are doing anything sort of logic or processing, but rather just relaying inputs to the console itself.
BassForever
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Nvidia helped nintendo develop the switch correct? The nvidia shield tv controllers can be upgraded via firmware so odds are the switch controllers will be similarly upgradeable.
That won't have anything to do with the joycon, that's all in the Switch OS.
Diablohead
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I'm really not that surprised by it, the joycons are tiny and covering small wifi chips will usually do stuff like that, distance and movements all adds up.
I think you're mixing that up with the sixaxis and rumble not being able to get along due to interference. The bluetooth sixaxis issues were present for a while, but they eventually were patched out.
LambdaTeos
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yep, they will have to give away free consoles after this due to all the cancellations
Serenitynow
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"Whew! Now we don't have to worry about that pallet of Switches that we misplaced, amirite"
LordOcidax
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Wii U gamepad updates every time that theres a firmware update for the system. So, is totally possible.
That's bad. Because it sounds hardware based, I wonder if Nintendo will issue a recall.
Leave it to Nvidia to figure out how to download more RAM, or more specifically new Bluetooth hardware.
Leave it to Nvidia to figure out how to download more RAM, or more specifically new Bluetooth hardware.
DeuceGamer
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Yea, it's clearly an issue but I've decided to keep my preorder and see if I have any problems. If i do, I can always return it. I would cancel my second set of Joy Cons and get a Pro Controller if they were available though.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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I doubt this can't be fixed.
The Librarian
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I don't understand the whole "I'm gonna cancel my pre-order." IIRC, the wiimote had this exact same problem with the pointer. It wouldn't go through your hand or your leg.
can't affect it if no one can buy it!
LambdaTeos
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more people who didn't manage to pre order will be happy so it's ok, let them cancel
FlaygletheBagel
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This really is a deal breaker if this can't be patched. My Wii U had a similar issue after I got it at launch. The Gamepad's signal strength got worse and worse to the point where the console wouldn't even pick up the Gamepad from a foot away. I had to send it in and pay 150 bucks to get it fixed.
I will not put up with controller connection issues again if it's a hardware issue. Would rather cancel my pre-order (and yes, postpone playing Zelda) than deal with that.
Get your shit together, Nintendo.
I will not put up with controller connection issues again if it's a hardware issue. Would rather cancel my pre-order (and yes, postpone playing Zelda) than deal with that.
Get your shit together, Nintendo.
That's different given that's IR technology
……forgetit
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It could be fixed by boosting the bluetooth signal imo. It would probably cut down on the battery a bit, but it would fix it.
DeuceGamer
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I'm concerned and even considered it briefly, but once I cancel I probably won't get one for a while. I'd hate for this to be fixed and me not have a preorder. On top of that we don't know how many people this will effect and most (all?) retailers should honor returns for anyone that has an issue. I will wait and see and hopefully Nintendo has a fix.
Virtua Ben
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While this is a worrying thing to be happening right before launch, I'm pretty sure this can be overcome with a day-1 patch. Plus, I'll be using a pro-controller when I'm "far away" from the Switch, and Joy Cons when I'm on the go. Doubt I'll have much a problem...hopefully *knocks on wood*
But the whole "boost power for Bluetooth" resulting in shorter battery life argument -- that's talking about when the joycons are REMOVED from the unit. Not explicitly when you're in the "portable" mode. I doubt that'd have much effect on playtime in the grand scheme of things.
But the whole "boost power for Bluetooth" resulting in shorter battery life argument -- that's talking about when the joycons are REMOVED from the unit. Not explicitly when you're in the "portable" mode. I doubt that'd have much effect on playtime in the grand scheme of things.
OriginalPoe
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The pointer is entirely from the IR camera on the front of the Wii remote that tracks the IR lights in the sensor bar. The motion controls, buttons, and analog stick still worked because they went through Bluetooth.
The pointer was used for sparingly in a lot of games so the issue wasn't major, while this affects everything. The issue isn't the same at all.
Distresssss
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Difference here is that if you use the Joycons as single units in each hand if you close your fingers around it you will get interference. Not really an issue on the Wii with the wiimotes because you are not going to have your hand over the IR sensor when it's needed due to good design.
LambdaTeos
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its clear as the day now
the NES Classic cords were just a way to train us for the Switch
Jimmyfenix
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you know it would be great... if you know. nintendo mentioned this officially rather than on someones twitter account?
That has nothing to do with firmware in the controllers.
OriginalPoe
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Ha sorry I'd rather just get it and wait for day-one feedback from people who dig in heavily.
I can wait until Saturday to open it along w/ Zelda. If joycons are terrible, I'll just return it or sell it for cost on ebay.
In which this is all the perfect plan to weed out the weak from the strong.
And then make a thread complaining that they can't find a Switch after this is corrected with a day one patch.
lol
A lot of people in the other thread have said this person isn't reliable at all.
LightOfTruth
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Yeah, I'm hyped as hell for the Switch but I just cant justify having to pay $70 for the Pro controller just to be able to play my games at a reasonable distance properly. I'm already paying >$80 in other accessories, half of which is just for storage.
Hopefully they say something by Monday or Tuesday. I really dont want to have to cancel my preorder.
glad someone still has an uncle on Nintendo for situations like this...
Not a big issue if they can do this I guess. They are supposed to last 20h atm, cutting that a bit is fine
Sure dude. Let's all calm down. Some dude on twitter's sources handwaving the problems away before launch. Nothing to see here.
We don't even know if this is something than can for sure be fixed by firmware.
Mushroomer25
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Right now, the only people who know about this story are insiders that aren't going to be seriously swayed by any public statement. But making a public statement then elevates the issue to a broad audience issue. If they're genuinely confident saying this will be fixed by launch, they gain nothing by speaking up now.
I imagine if this has hit the mainstream press by tomorrow morning, we get a statement tomorrow afternoon. If it stays an 'insider media' story, we don't hear shit.
