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[Spukc]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

Damn ..

 

[Hattori]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

show us your cancelled backups next

 

[Peltz]

When we had the issue, nothing was covering the joy con... so I'm not sure this is it.

How far away were you from the Switch console?

Good. I wanna be able to play zelda while doing cartwheels around my house, joycon in each hand, like nature intended.

lol

 

[brawly]

People are actually planning on playing like that? Without the grip?

 

[Already Torn]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

You got Bomberman and not Zelda?

 

[Bustanen]

So is this like when the iphone 4 launched and it dropped calls when you held it?

Apple's immediate fix was to put a case on the phone lol.

Joy-condoms incoming.

Yes it was.

IIRC it was a hardware problem in the controller. Didn't really use it after ds3 came out tho.

 

[shark sandwich]

Needs a cancelled master edition to complete the effect.

I never really liked Zelda, so that made it kind of a frivolous pre-order to begin with.

 

[cackhyena]

People are actually planning on playing like that? Without the grip?

Right? I don't get it.

 

[Veitsev]

I never really liked Zelda, so that made it kind of a frivolous pre-order to begin with.

If you don't like Zelda I have no idea why you would buy a Switch. Seems like you are better off waiting.

 

[Bidermaier]

I am grateful that we live in the first world and we have problems like this.

 

[suaveric]

I wonder if Nintendo could just boost the Bluetooth receiver power in the console when it's docked. That should solve the issue because I assume no one will be sitting far enough away from it to be an issue when it's undocked.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

Darn, someone else must have nabbed it.

 

[komorebi]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

Thanks for showing us you mean business. That's gonna make someone happy somewhere.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Right? I don't get it.

It was pretty relaxing playing Wii with the nunchuk/remote combo, and that was even with a tether.

 

[OriginalPoe]

Joy-condoms incoming.

IIRC it was a hardware problem in the controller. Didn't really use it after ds3 came out tho.

You need to trademark "joy-condoms."

 

[PadWarrior]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

You jumped the shark.

 

[Peltz]

People are actually planning on playing like that? Without the grip?

Yes. ARMS motion controls and 1-2-Switch requires it, and also it's nice to play without needing your arms to be next to each other.

 

[Gitaroo]

I hope they blows this wide open amd force nintendo to response. Too many tech companies just grab your cash and provide zero post purchase service these days.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

I am grateful that we live in the first world and we have problems like this.

This is a poor statement to be making.

 

[Realeza]

Is this something that can be fixed through a firmware update?

 

[Karspankey]

Talked to Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb on Twitter just now, after he reported being able to replicate the issue, and it seems that the distance you are from the unit may be a key suspect.

https://twitter.com/Karspankey/status/834932512224849920

 

[papercan55]

Talked to Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb on Twitter just now, after he reported being able to replicate the issue, and it seems that the distance you are from the unit may be a key suspect.

https://twitter.com/Karspankey/status/834932512224849920

Look at this video and tell me he is too far away, just how close does nintendo expect me to sit to the tv!

I dont know if obstruction is the only factor.
Look at the Whats Up video again
https://youtu.be/O6w536jv1g8?t=1004
Seems to have a clear line of sight when the issue occurs, if it is the same issue.

 

[brawly]

Yes. ARMS motion controls and 1-2-Switch requires it, and also it's nice to play without needing your arms to be next to each other.

Those are motion control games though, where it makes sense. I haven't held them but I don't see them being as comfortable as the Wiimote/Nunchuck, simply because of the flat form.

 

[Spukc]

Talked to Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb on Twitter just now, after he reported being able to replicate the issue, and it seems that the distance you are from the unit may be a key suspect.

https://twitter.com/Karspankey/status/834932512224849920

Help even jeff agrees 🤔

 

[OriginalPoe]

the only good news is that zelda news comes tomorrow, have to wonder if nintendo didn't see this coming so they made sure that after the storm of joy con gate comes the calming waves of zelda praise.

What if Zelda previews indicate poor framerate, draw distance, etc?

Just saying, it's not here yet...

 

[KORNdoggy]

This reminds me of the iphone 4. Were the signal would cut out when you held it to call someone. Seems like a bizarre thing to overlook in both cases.

 

[Kthulhu]

Got too many good games to play in March as it is. No sense in taking the risk on a Switch.

Top teir shit post.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

Yes. ARMS motion controls and 1-2-Switch requires it, and also it's nice to play without needing your arms to be next to each other.

Those are motion control games though, where it makes sense.

you missed a part that I too enjoy.

 

[Reptars Revenge]

I am grateful that we live in the first world and we have problems like this.

Take it to the OT or your local Salvation Army.

 

[Maximo]

I am grateful that we live in the first world and we have problems like this.

Reggie is that you?

 

[st1nk nuts]

If Nintendo doesn't address this before lunch I'm going to cancel my preorder.

By lunch tomorrow?

Lol. I hope so.

 

[maxcriden]

Can't watch the bus right now but did Digital Chumps and Kotaku and Polygon confirm they had the same setup?

Also, so, just sitting near the TV this won't happen?

 

[kunonabi]

People are actually planning on playing like that? Without the grip?

Absolutely, split controllers are 100% more comfortable. Playing with a proper successor to the wiimote and nunchuk was the primary reason I changed my mind on getting a switch to be honest. The grip is pretty much going in the trash and there is no way I'm buying that awful pro controller despite how much I want an actual dpad.

 

[WordAssassin]

I am amazed that people don't even wait 24 hours after hearing about something that could be a simple software problem fixable with an update before they make such drastic choices like cancelling their preorders. I mean it's your money but jesus christ. I'd hate to be in the car with you behind the wheel if you knee-jerk react that hard to things.

 

[RPGam3r]

So don't cover it with my hands and don't put it behind my back, ok got it!

Also play close to the machine which I do anyway.

Sounds like a non-issue for me.

 

[Max_Po]

Okay Nintendo might as well get new hands....for us

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Talked to Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb on Twitter just now, after he reported being able to replicate the issue, and it seems that the distance you are from the unit may be a key suspect.

https://twitter.com/Karspankey/status/834932512224849920

Hmmm, so blunty is right.

Seems like several factors in play.

1) If you are really close to the switch, the weak blutooth has enough power to overcome any sort of physical blockage and still stay smooth. Thats why press events never had this problem.

2) As you sit further back, the better chance that your body blocking the signal will affect the controls.

So I wouldn't be surprised if you sat lets say 7 feet, you started to have problems. Like VERY small stutters that maybe you can't notice. But the further back you go, the more and more pronounced it gets until it reaches gameexplains scenario.

 

[Porcile]

I am amazed that people don't even wait 24 hours after hearing about something that could be a simple software problem fixable with an update before they make such drastic choices like cancelling their preorders. I mean it's your money but jesus christ. I'd hate to be in the car with you behind the wheel if you knee-jerk react that hard to things.

It's GAF... It's all part of the stupidity and fun at the same time.

 

[flkraven]

What a fucking joke lol

 

[Incitemaybe]

People are actually planning on playing like that? Without the grip?

Planning on playing in split mode?

All day, everyday.

One of my favorite things about Wiimote and nunchuck.

 

[Lexxism]

How about when the joycons are attached to the console? Same thing?

 

[Kilau]

I never really liked Zelda, so that made it kind of a frivolous pre-order to begin with.

 

[elshoelace]

Look at this video and tell me he is too far away, just how close does nintendo expect me to sit to the tv!

Have you seen the cable for the NES mini?

 

[VDenter]

Absolutely, split controllers are 100% more comfortable. Playing with a proper successor to the wiimote and nunchuk was the primary reason I changed my mind on getting a switch to be honest. The grip is pretty much going in the trash and there is no way I'm buying that awful pro controller despite how much I want an actual dpad.

Also its a brand new console. Of course people would want to try out all the new novel stuff that comes with it.

 

[Karspankey]

Look at this video and tell me he is too far away, just how close does nintendo expect me to sit to the tv!

That TV doesn't look to be that big and the recommended sitting range for it, if it is around a 40" set, is around 5-6ft. It looks like they are a bit past that range to me.

Of course, he could actually be sitting way closer than that is perceptible on camera. Looking forward to more in-depth tests!

 

[bomblord1]

yes.

From the Digital Chumps article

Thanks

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Seems like a big issue when your holding the controller on the side for local multiplayer.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

How about when the joycons are attached to the console? Same thing?

Uh.....no.

Because the joycons are on the console, lol.

 

[shanafan]

Well, good thing I game at a desk with about 2-3 feet between my eyes and my monitor.

 

[lingpanda]

I assume this doesn't affect the Pro Controller?