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[Bamboo 竹]

This is bad TBH. Like super bad.

So bad that it makes the early adopters look like guinea pigs.

But it could be resolved if an launch day update repairs it. Still it's like the early days of Wii U and its super mega slow UI.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

I miss your old tag. You're much easier to be dismissed that way

jesus you're taking this personally

 

[ngower]

Some of y'all need to get off the internet for a second. I'm not excited that there are some hardware concerns floating around, but this is not a 1:1 problem yet and seems like a fairly easy fix (either software update for sensitivity increase or warranty replacement of Joycons). Everyone take a breather, go away from the computer, relax.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

To my knowledge they're not using Bluetooth at all when connected as evidenced by the fact that turning on airplane mode will disable the joycon when not directly attached to the switch (though this can be changed in the settings)

Well that solves that. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[EloquentM]

jesus you're taking this personally

Lol

Big Ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Today, 06:36 PM, Post #503

 

[DVCY201]

If anyone cancels, lemme know I still need a pre-order

 

[OrbitalBeard]

This is bad TBH. Like super bad.

So bad that it makes the early adopters look like guinea pigs.

But it could be resolved if an launch day update repairs it. Still it's like the early days of Wii U and its super mega slow UI.

I'll take Wii U's super slow OS over this.

 

[WipedOut]

jesus you're taking this personally

You should see him in discord, literally losing his shit and breaking stuff.

 

[reelbigtink]

Any talk of canceling pre-orders is very premature.

I wasn't too worried about this issue but this post puts me even more at ease.

3/3 is gonna be a great day

 

[Veitsev]

Wow, thats really bad if so. I have to believe something else is the underlying cause here. How could this not be seen in testing?

Actually, I find this hard to believe. Lets take 1-2 Switch. You have games all about moving the joycon randomly. Theres no way a simple line of sight issue wouldnt be detected there.

This is what happens when you rush a console to launch and forget to include enough Pikmin to transfer the data from your controllers. A patch should hopefully be able to deliver the needed Pikmin, but will there be enough for everyone?

 

[jett]

I miss your old tag. You're much easier to be dismissed that way

oh noes

Seems what really bothers you is that people aren't dismissing Nintendo's fuckups.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Who would have thought that the Switch would have a shorter range than the Wii U?

 

[Bustanen]

did sony replace those controllers under warranty process?

I don't think so. Mine was a US import so had no warranty.

 

[Spladam]

Guys, don't cancel your pre orders... sell them, come on, think.

 

[Tavernacle12]

This is what happens when you rush a console to launch and forget to include enough Pikmin to transfer the data from your controllers. A patch should hopefully be able to deliver the needed Pikmin, but will there be enough for everyone?

There will never be enough Pikmin.

 

[WipedOut]

Guys, don't cancel your pre orders... sell them, come on, think.

Too late, eloquent convinced me, I've had enough of these shenanigans

 

[Clive]

Happy to have decided to chill until Black Friday with my Switch purchase. The Xbox 360 might be my final launch day console. Enjoy!

Hope a solution will present itself fast because I do look forward to the Switch and I hope it'll be a success.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

Lol

Big Ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Today, 06:36 PM, Post #503

2 cool for me

 

[forknknife]

What retailer are you buying from that wouldn't let you return a purchase for any reason within at least a week? I mean I get it's a hassle and you'd rather avoid it completely, but if it's not working well for you and Nintendo doesn't have an immediate plan, return it.

I bought from amazon. I'm just afraid this is the kind of issue where the retailer can just go "well, it does work if you have your switch like 1 meter away..." and refuse to refund it.

I think I'll contact amazon to see what their policy would be in this scenario.

 

[Lexxism]

Guys, don't cancel your pre orders... sell them, come on, think.

No. They should cancel their orders so that my friend can get an order.

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

Guys, don't cancel your pre orders... sell them, come on, think.

The robot brings up a good point.

 

[fossi8]

If it's a hardware issue I would think that Nintendo will fix the problem then offer a free service where you can send your joycons in and they'll replace them with a pair that actually function.

What about consumers that are outside USA, Japan or Europe. Also, I don't think retailers will be happy with all units' returns affecting sales.

 

[Vena]

Surprise.

Any idea if this is a brand new issue? Wondering if it's not a firmware bug in final units or somesuch.

 

[Toxi]

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[WipedOut]

No VC, faulty hardware, shit battery, I just can't deal. I was all in, now I'm just out.

 

[EloquentM]

oh noes

Seems what really bothers you is that people aren't dismissing Nintendo's fuckups.

I'm not bothered lol lighten up.

 

[serenewarfare]

No VC, faulty hardware, shit battery, I just can't deal. I was all in, now I'm just out.

The battery is literally as good as it can possibly be given the size of the system.

Switch has issues. That ain't one of them.

 

[Matt]

Any idea if this is a brand new issue? Wondering if it's not a firmware bug in final units or somesuch.

It's not one I'm familiar with, no.

 

[Homeboyd]

No VC, faulty hardware, shit battery, I just can't deal. I was all in, now I'm just out.

ogiwata:

 

[dcx4610]

This is not good. Definitely looks like hardware.

 

[R_thanatos]

#facepalm.

i'm looking at the video and WOW , a hand is enough to block a signal ? for a controller ?

WTF

Nobody realised this during testing ? Really ?

 

[thepenguin55]

Blunty provides further clarification in response to this video (signal strength isn't strong enough, but could be fixed via a firmware update if Nintendo has set up the JoyCons for such an update)

Ah that's not bad then.

 

[akileese]

This is not good. Definitely looks like hardware.

It's signal related. The only question is whether or not Nintendo can issue a firmware update to boost it.

 

[Davey Cakes]

Skipping preordering is now justified for me. Yay.

 

[WipedOut]

Skipping preordering is now justified for me. Yay.

Smart decision

 

[Calm Mind]

If Matt's surprised I could only imagine what NCL is doing atm. If this a software issue and not a hardware issue, I expect it to be handled before the weekend is through.

 

[pargonta]

This makes me really glad I bought a pro controller. I was wondering whether it'd be worth it, but now this solidifies it as nearly necessary.

are we positive the pro controller does not use the same bluetooth tech? i am with you, but it may use the same tech, even if connected via usb for all we know

 

[serenewarfare]

are we positive the pro controller does not use the same bluetooth tech?

We are positive it doesn't have these issues according to every media outlet.

 

[EloquentM]

If Matt's surprised I could only imagine what NCL is doing atm. If this a software issue and not a hardware issue, I expect it to be handled before the weekend is through.

They're freaking out more than gaf. Not our problem though we'll unless you preordered

 

[pargonta]

We are positive it doesn't have these issues according to every media outlet.

true

 

[TheFuzz]

I don't think they figured it out. Too much contradicts this theory.

 

[Speely]

It's not one I'm familiar with, no.

Hmm. Thanks for giving your input in this thread, Matt.

Edit: That wasn't sarcastic. Upon reading it post-post (?) I realized it sort of seems like it is, potentially.

 

[ViolentP]

It's signal related. The only question is whether or not Nintendo can issue a firmware update to boost it.

Likely. It'll probably come at a slight cost in battery life but considering the reported 3-hour battery life, I think it's a fair sacrifice to make.

 

[EloquentM]

I don't think they figured it out. Too much contradicts this theory.

Explain please

 

[boiled goose]

This sounds bad. Sorry to day 1 buyers... Could be a mess for Nintendo.

 

[Wensih]

The battery is literally as good as it can possibly be given the size of the system.

Switch has issues. That ain't one of them.

They're not getting graded on their effort, saying it's the best they could due with the resources available is just trying to sweep under the rug the fact that the battery life is perceived as being too short.

Sorry, I'm bringing this over from another thread, but I do think this line of reasoning isn't really assuaging people's grievance of the battery life.

 

[WipedOut]

We are positive it doesn't have these issues according to every media outlet.

Great way to increase the sales of the pro controller

 

[jroc74]

People (press and fans alike) have played these things for dozens of hours at Nintendo Switch events with no problems mind you and the moment game journalists get them in their own homes in fact to give previews and reviews, Joy-cons are acting up. Something is up.

Never forget:

And no matter how some may feel it was a real thing. Let's just hope it isn't as bad as that. Because all it took was half a finger covering the area to cause signal issues.

 

[serenewarfare]

They're not getting graded on their effort, saying it's the best they could due with the resources available is just trying to sweep under the rug that the battery life is in fact very short.

That makes no sense. You are grading them on a scale that doesn't exist. What could they have done to make the battery life better that doesn't involve inventing new battery technology?

 

[brochiller]

Stealth has said that NoA told him a fix will be coming before launch.

https://twitter.com/Stealth___/status/834920412052078594