Danis Saur
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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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Sadly, taking the micro SD is the only way. Make sure to shut your switch off before you do though.
Outdoor Miner
Member
I am really glad I decided to keep mine. I did not think I would love the console-portable hybrid concept as much as I do. Its incredible to just pop it out of the dock and continue my Zelda gaming in bedroom lying down and then take it work the next day before sliding back into its proper home in the evening.
I am really happy with both Zelda and Snipperclips (playing with wife is so much fun). Saw that the Wipeout clone is $20 and might pick that up for a nice of change of pace from the other 2 titles. I cannot wait for next round of games like Splatoon and MK8!
I am really happy with both Zelda and Snipperclips (playing with wife is so much fun). Saw that the Wipeout clone is $20 and might pick that up for a nice of change of pace from the other 2 titles. I cannot wait for next round of games like Splatoon and MK8!
I've been playing Zelda on the screen every night and the difference between it and my TV aren't really worth noting. The screen is crisp/high enough quality to where it doesn't feel like a big deal.
Will obviously vary from person to person, but that's my experience.
Armorous
Member
Totally agree with you. I only wanted to play zelda and keep it docked before i bought the system. Last night i was playing and my wife wanted to watch something in bed, so I just un-docked to continue the dungeon. It felt so nice to be able to do that!
Fast Racing is pretty cool. I'm surprised how much I like it.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
lol Wishful thinking that they will implement this before my 15 or even 90 day return date?
whoa a third part dock solutions sound interesting as hell. I wonder if someone would be able to put in more hardware to output at 4k :O
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Amazon is selling it for $270
digita1alchemy
Member
Just on Nintendo's online store, but they are sold out for now. They were $60 for just the dock, not the $90 version with an AC Adapter and HDMI cable like they had mentioned.
The dock is cute even though it has its problems... personally, if Nintendo could re design it, I wish it would look like the new 3DS dock but where you can stand the Switch upright. That way I wouldn't have to worry about scratching the thing...
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod560458
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod560458
Majima Everywhere System
Member
I had questions about this myself.
Karspankey
Banned
Anyone else having an issue with their TV screen occasionally going black when, of course, playing docked? I didn't have an issue for the first two days, but now it is acting up. It happened last night and I just picked it up and then put it back into the dock, fixing it for the rest of the night. Now it is happening again, but as I am typing this, it may have fixed itself? Weird; I'm going to unplug the HDMI cable on both ends and monitor what happens in the furture.
Try a different hdmi cable?
Mine did it once, but hasn't done it since.
Sounds like a HDMI handshake issue though.
Skittzo0413
Member
That's a pain. Hopefully they introduce some better functions there later.
Mister Megative
Banned
Mine have a tiny bit of give to them, as in yes, they're not 100% immobile, just 99%. They by no means flop around or feel loose. That small bit of give is to aid in shock absorption in case you drop it. A 100% fixed, rigid item will shatter.
Karspankey
Banned
I just tried a different one and it was actually more preeminent. Going to try different HDMI ports.\ now.
That's what I'm thinking, but it is weird that it is only happening now.
Ok wtf. Put my fully charged switch in sleep mode and put it in my case. Came back a few hours later and it's hot as hell with a drained battery and stuck on the "press button three times". Must have been stuck like that for hours. Isn't the whole point of those prompts to prevent accidental wake ups?
This has been my favourite launch purchase since the N64. Playing Zelda in almost any situation makes the Switch so good. I've been one of the lucky guys who hadn't got any real hardware problem until now.
I'm just loving the concept and I honestly hope that Nintendo get the sales it needs to iterate on this and leave behind the two consoles business.
I'm just loving the concept and I honestly hope that Nintendo get the sales it needs to iterate on this and leave behind the two consoles business.
Karspankey
Banned
Well shit, I tried other ports and it wasn't even displaying and now the port I originally had it in won't display either :/
I had issues with getting to to appear on my TV at launch that I was never able to figure out and it seems to be happening again.
I have a Sony X800D 43" in case anybody was wondering.
SimpleCRIPPLE
Member
Games and joy-con straps or USB cable.
You'd be hard pressed to fit both joy-con straps and a USB cable at the same time.
Source: I have it and cramming all that in there feels like it will put too much pressure on the screen. Right now i'm just rolling with a USB cable since i'm anti-social and don't anticipate much impromptu multiplayer while i'm out.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
I changed out my HDMI cable the first day because of issues like these.
wild wild rice
Member
Gotta give Nintendo props on their turnaround time on repairs.
Switch crashed whenever I booted a game on launch day. Called them up, printed the UPS label and shipped the package Saturday, got there yesterday. Just got an e-mail saying it'll be back tomorrow.
Switch crashed whenever I booted a game on launch day. Called them up, printed the UPS label and shipped the package Saturday, got there yesterday. Just got an e-mail saying it'll be back tomorrow.
Damn that is quick
Inferno313
Banned
Pretty comfy. I use the pro controller when I'm playing at home on TV, but I like using those that way when I take my Switch to work and play in tabletop mode during my lunch.
Very comfortable in my opinion. Like the configuration more than having them on a grip.
I'm more then happy with mine. Besides Zelda, I've got Fast RMX and Shovel Knight - Treasure Trove.
Is it perfect, no, but I can say that for all of my game consoles.
Karspankey
Banned
I just tried two other HDMI cables and connecting it to my monitor. Nothing worked
Starting to think my dock is faulty
Inferno313
Banned
I love it. It's one of the first pieces of hardware that feels genuinely new in a unique and creative way in quite some time. Yes, the OS is VERY bare bones right now, yes there's not much beyond Zelda to play (But to be fair, Zelda is probably the strongest launch title I've ever seen for a console). The hardware itself is awesome though.
I just tried two other HDMI cables and connecting it to my monitor. Nothing worked
Starting to think my dock is faulty
Maybe try turning off HDMI-CEC? Could that be causing issues?
enbred
Banned
Huge improvement in what regard? Obviously glass is more durable, but did you also find it more clear or what?
Very happy with the hardware so far. I'm addicted to Zelda on this thing, and have been loving my other software (Fast RMX and Shovel Knight) save for Bomberman which I'm hoping Konami decides to patch and optimize.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
With the shoulder strap/grips, they're *just* about OK for me, but I have large hands. They're still pretty small to me. I want would have liked them to be another shoulder grip wider.
Glad to hear it the one thing i loved about the wii, having one controller in each hand.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
Not all the way for me but definitely more than halfway.
tenderbrew
Member
This is pretty funny. Had to re-read it a few times.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
I just tried two other HDMI cables and connecting it to my monitor. Nothing worked
Starting to think my dock is faulty
Shoot, that sucks man I'm sorry.
Karspankey
Banned
I just turned it off on both the system and TV. Nothing. Thanks though!
At least it doesn't need the dock to function
I had this issue at launch and it magically started working so maybe it'll do it again if I give it timethepenguin55
Member
So I went through the process of making sure that all of my Nintendo accounts were all synced up leading to the launch of the Switch. As a result, when I created my user profile on the Switch I signed using my email and password. Since all of my Nintendo accounts were definitely all synced up I didn't think it would be necessary to log in with my old Nintendo Network ID credentials. Since then I've noticed that the My Nintendo rewards doesn't seem to reflect this. I redeemed my copy of Zelda for points but I did not get points for buying a packaged $60 Switch title. Any one else having this issue?
It, oddly to me, has a ten minute long awake time by default. I'm thinking if you're actually taking the Switch out of the house, it should be much much shorter.
Wowfunhappy
Member
You either think the console is worth $300 and you buy it, or you don't and you either don't buy it or return it. There's no need to get emotional about it.
I really couldn't care less about whether or not I can message my friends from my game consolethat's what my phone and computer is for, and when I'm immersed in a game I don't want to be distracted.
I do wish I had a way to back up saves locally if not to the cloud, but it's not a dealbreaker.
LizardKing
Member
Why does the Switch wake up from sleep mode when it hits 100% charging? It should never wake up from sleep mode unless I manually wake it up. Is there a way to change this?
Gun Animal
Member
Anyone else had problems with the gyroscope? The motion-aiming in BOTW works great sometimes, but other times it's constantly curving to the left.
moltonasty
Member
The OG DS was a clunky eyesore with a downgraded Mario 64 as it's "killer app"
The Switch is a sleek modern design with one of the best games of all time on launch day
I don't see the resemblance personally
Yeah I'm a bit disappointed at how (not) loud it can get via speakers or (especially) with headphones.
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