Naked Snake
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I always turned off my 3DS when done playing for the day, but I'm not turning my Switch off at all. Always sleep mode. And I don't dock it at all.
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I always turned off my 3DS when done playing for the day, but I'm not turning my Switch off at all. Always sleep mode. And I don't dock it at all.
OverturePT
Member
Okay, so why exactly did I skip this Fast game on Wii U? Fast RMX is fucking incredible. Played alone and with a friend, had a fucking blast today.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Sigh, I thought I had somehow dodged the Joycon connection issue, but today it started happening. Link suddenly becoming unresponsive if my leg is in the way, etc. And I sit like 1 meter from the Switch. So weird that I haven't noticed anything like this in over a week, and then suddenly there it is. Crap.
Does it have vent holes like the official hori stand? If not, I would not use it.
soldierblue
Member
I kept thinking my Switch was glitching out every time I tried to close a game on the home screen. It would just restart the game. Turns out I was pressing Y thinking I was pressing X because I'm used to everything being ABXY instead of BAYX. So it was trying to switch users, but since I'm the only user, it'd just start right back up.
I feel dumb.
I feel dumb.
Lakerchick4life
Member
I keep mine always docked I just figured maybe it was easier to keep it on sleep mode so I can always turn it on..I just don't want to consume so much energy..I assume its less energy than when you keep your computer on sleep mode..also worried about it overheating and catching fire(I know, its crazy but you hear stories) I know many people who keep their PS4 on rest mode and other consoles on I guess Im like this, if Im not using it I turn it off but if its better to keep it on sleep mode that is how I will do it
The joycons are on the grip right now..so does it drain power when not in use? When I turn on the console using the pro controller only the pro controller shows up under "controllers" is that how it works..whatever you use to turn it on that is what will appear?
Spiritreaver
Member
Just finished Blaster Master.
Pocket Rumble where are you???? The one other game I'm really excited to play, lol. That and the Splatoon 2 beta.
Pocket Rumble where are you???? The one other game I'm really excited to play, lol. That and the Splatoon 2 beta.
TunaMarshmallow
Member
The Wiimote was a gimmick and had very few gameplay applications I found interesting or appealing. There were plenty of good Wii games, but few that were made better by the controller. I feel similar about the Wii U: I loved the system, but rarely because of the gamepad.
But holy fuck I am totally, entirely, officially won over by the Switch mechanic. I'm playing Zelda on the TV, and my wife wants to use the den, so I put down my pro controller, pick up the switch, and play on the bed. Or I don't quite finish my session on my commute home from work, so I dock the system, pick up the controller, and play from the couch. It's unreal. I can still barely believe how seamless it is.
Nintendo is a company that recently has made more stupid decisions than good ones. But the Switch is (at least for my needs and purposes) and unqualified masterpiece of hardware. I have no idea whether it'll sell, but it deserves to. It's fucking fantastic.
But holy fuck I am totally, entirely, officially won over by the Switch mechanic. I'm playing Zelda on the TV, and my wife wants to use the den, so I put down my pro controller, pick up the switch, and play on the bed. Or I don't quite finish my session on my commute home from work, so I dock the system, pick up the controller, and play from the couch. It's unreal. I can still barely believe how seamless it is.
Nintendo is a company that recently has made more stupid decisions than good ones. But the Switch is (at least for my needs and purposes) and unqualified masterpiece of hardware. I have no idea whether it'll sell, but it deserves to. It's fucking fantastic.
I'm still on the fence about buying this. It's only £18. I love F-Zero to death but don't really like Wipeout.
How does Fast RMX compare to AG Drive on iOS? Very similar looking games.
https://appsto.re/gb/AfkdV.i
WiiRevolution1
Member
Welp. Thats so few. I don't want to delete any pictures. T_T
Thanks for letting me know!
Can someone tell me if they have ever experienced any odd control issues? I am about 2 hrs into Zelda and using a pro controller. I lose all functions of right anolog stick and linkwill walk on his own without me using the left analog stick. If i move the left stick he will turn but still move on his own. It has only happened twice and has lasted about 20 seconds. I don't know at this point if it's a game issue or controller issue
Fuck this shitty screen, now I got two little and noticeable blue zones on my screen. I put the Switch in a case and in my bag, facing outside, no shock or whatever, I just walked 10 min and now that???
Screen protectors are unavailable everywhere so there's that too
I'm going to try to get a new one at the store but that's 15h+ into Zelda lost
Screen protectors are unavailable everywhere so there's that too
I'm going to try to get a new one at the store but that's 15h+ into Zelda lost
tiredheadcrab
Member
When the Switch is docked, and I have headphones plugged into the 3.5 jack, does it still output the game sound? I really dont sit far from my consoles.
Yes. All sound is output through the headphone jack at all times.
Sounds odd. I've done several hours with the Pro Controller and Zelda and it's been perfect. Unsync the Pro Controller and re-sync it by connecting it to the USB port of your Dock and see.
Is Shovel Knight really worth it if I already have it on Wii U and I thought it was a 7/10 game?
Spiritreaver
Member
Finally get to enjoy docked mode, and nunchuck mode is my favorite way to play. I know people are raving about the Pro controller, but man, being able to sit with my arms in a natural position (I often sit with my arms crossed at the wrist) feels so damn good. I've been getting by in Zelda just fine that way.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Shovel Knight is amazing. Can't believe I waited so long to play it.
I will try that. I have only been playing in tablet mode. Used the joy cons a bit and didn't notice this issue so I'm concerned something's wrong with my pro controller
patrickthehedgehog
Member
Same thing happened to me and it's from the extra neon joycons that I bought for aesthetic reasons. So now a guilty purchase has turned into a stupid one.
So funny you should bring this up. I had an issue with my pro controller completely 100 percent desyncing. First time for me in about 20 hours. Luckily I was in a safe town and after about...15 seconds the sync notification came up and it worked fine.
Stories like this makes me happy.
While Switch probably won't suit my lifestyle like yours. As i drive to work and back. And have enough TVs in the house. However i like the option. I know for certain it will be a requirement in my lifestyle sooner when my girlfriend moves in. Also weekends i have my nephew's come round and they are loud and take over the lounge. And when i live with my girlfriend i don't think i would be able to get game much on the bedroom TV so just putting on some earphones and playing undocked would do the trick. Don't get me started if i plan to have kids how useful it would be.
This is so much more seamless though, and I don't have to sit "just right" on my bed to not lose connection.
dragonyeuw
Member
This dynamic existed on the Wii U as well, albeit far more limited as the gamepad was tethered to the console. The Switch in that regard is 'off-tv' gameplay done right.
My fan only gets louder when I start the game. After 60secs its (whisper) silent.
So apparently there is a physical version of "Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna (I am Setuna)" and it has full English translation. I just imported it from cdjapan, cheapest I could find it. I wonder why SE didn't have physical over here for launch, seems like it would have sold well.
Do you ever play for long stretches? I really hope nothing's wrong with my system.
King of Cups
Member
In this situation, I'd just go the resourceful route and just wrap it in bubble wrap.
It REALLY is. I have marveled at it every time I've gone to pick it up and move to my bedroom or stashed it in my bag and resumed while I had a quiet moment at work. It's so fucking good.
For all of the shortcomings that could be rallied against it, the magic is real.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I'm interested in all of these. I guess its not going to be for everybody, but I'm pretty excited.
I played 12 hours in docked mode last Saturday + 3 hours or more in handheld mode. Fan was always quiet. Just calm down and enjoy the game! I'm sure there is nothing wrong with your system.
Haha, thank you. I tend to get paranoid about this sort of thing. I'll chill.
Conrad Link
Member
Of all the ports, I think we need a Shantae one!
Give us a collection pack or something, I know they're all on Wii U but I want to play it with my Switch Pro Controller! It's sooo good lol.
Give us a collection pack or something, I know they're all on Wii U but I want to play it with my Switch Pro Controller! It's sooo good lol.
Jon Carter
Member
Yeah, I feel the same way. The central mechanic isn't just cool, it will be used in nearly every single game. I want to play everything on the Switch because using the system is such a joy and comes with such a massive advantage.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Where do you get this info from? I'm going to go as physical as possible on Switch, so I want to figure out what options are retail/digital.
Also, if I start with a 64GB card, can I move to a 128GB+ card later without issue? Copy/paste data over?
And one last question. My Switch will be here this week. If I am playing on the dock and decide to move to handheld mode, is it really as seamless as just taking it out? And if I'm in handheld mode and want to go back to docked, do I really just pop it in? That quick and painless?
JetBlackPanda
Member
Oh dude! I wonder where mine is.
So glad I got a screen protector before trying the dock. Was meticulous in putting on the protector and knew it was going to be iffy with the dock looking like the "not so good" angled front vs. the plumb front. Docked it about as slow as could be, released it and sure enough, scratch on the 4 corner points where the "bump" is, two lines on the upper part, and a more noticeable square-like scratch point at the bottom on both sides. With all of the moving parts and connectivity, for the screw-up to be just a plain ol' piece of plastic is disappointing.
CrashPrime
Member
Jesus christ this is better than the Hori stand I was pissed I couldn't find. Thank you!!
BronzeWolf
Banned
Not a long list, but it is a quality one.
Yes, you can move from a 64GB to a higher capacity card later without any issue. Just remember, game save data can only be saved to the internal memory for now. Most game saves don't take up much memory so that's not an issue we have to worry about just yet.
And yes, it's very seamless going from docked to handheld, and vice versa. Just pop it in or take it out of the dock.
If you're interested in I Am Setsuna, it's only a digital title in the US. If you want physical, you're going to have to import the Japanese/Asian version, which has English options. If you're interested in Has Been Heroes, the physical version is an exclusive to Gamestop.
Question about the Switch. I was mentioning to a friend of mine today that I would like to take the Switch with me on a long flight in the future. International airplanes now generally offer USB plugs so I plan to plug my Switch with that. My friend said though that he's heard from people that USB charging isn't fast enough or something for Switch as it draws too much power. Anybody here got experience with USB charging their Switch or taking one on flights?
nnarum
Member
Hold the home button for a few seconds. Works every time for me.
RichiRamjag
Member
wild wild rice
Member
Strange, single tap starts it every time for me.
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