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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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Rocking the GOAT faceplate!
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Speaking of size - I know we have no way of knowing, but which direction do you guys feel nintendo will go will the inevitable revsison; bigger or smaller?
Eventually we might get both sides of that coin... but next, I'm just not sure.
I could see a "tablet only" version that goes up to 9+ inches, and you always use disconnected controllers. Or I could see a smaller, 4.5" model with built in joycons. I just don't know - but I do not anticipate the first major revision will keep the exact same size screen.
Eventually we might get both sides of that coin... but next, I'm just not sure.
I could see a "tablet only" version that goes up to 9+ inches, and you always use disconnected controllers. Or I could see a smaller, 4.5" model with built in joycons. I just don't know - but I do not anticipate the first major revision will keep the exact same size screen.
BrokenFiction
Member
They were updating it earlier. Give it a few minutes.
That moment when I opened the box was pretty mind blowing for me too. Sometimes when I'm playing Zelda docked, I look over at the Switch and just can't believe something so small is able to generate a game that is so big. We've come a long way.
TheMagician
Member
It's happening.
Most embarassing is how it seems like the selection is roughly half Neo Geo games. There's nothing wrong with neo geo games, but it would have been just fine to limit their release to maybe one a week? Or maybe have a few super nes games in there to round it out a little.
Duane Cunningham
Member
So there's no way to transfer my Mii collection from the WiiU, eh? Half of them are over 10 years old that I brought over from the Wii!
Oh you can never have too many 3DSs.
3 Switches here we come ((((
The only faceplate you need
JaseMath
Member
Dock isn't squished—90 degrees up and down—and my screen hasn't been scratched to hell, either. What do you mean by check the Switch connections?
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
It's a tossup between that, the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu plate, and the Hanafuda set.
That reminds me that I really need to pick up the last few I want before they become hard to come by.
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Vita 2000 looks like it has a 4:3 screen. So weird.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
You can do it with amiibo, but its a bit of a clunky process.
I've got the same faceplate! Black N3DS though.Here
And my Joy-Con are swapped. Red on the left and Blue on the right.
Spiritreaver
Member
Cesaro gets sexier every damn day.It's happening.
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Damn it now I miss my Vita. What have I done.
Had to restart my switch earlier to get connected properly, but could have been my wifi?
Sundayafternoon
Neo Member
Anyone having a problem where if you leave the switch in sleep mode docked for long enough when you remove it from the dock and turn it on to open anything it just freezes?
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Just remember that it's only a JoyCon purchase away. It's not like a special edition piece of hardware where you have to pay full price to replicate it.
I'll hold onto my $80. At least until Nintendo releases more/different colors/editions.
I just wish I had made a different initial decision. That neon is so swanky.
Cipher Peon
Banned
I own a Switch and played one before it came out and I still think it's not that portable. Which I judge using the "does it fit in my pocket" metric. I honestly think the system is pretty damn big and heavy for what it is.
Granted, I don't think the original 3DS is that portable either by the same metric. I have a bag for both, and my Switch case is always in my Harley Quinn bag.
Brought the system to work over the last couple days, showed it to four people:
- male friend, late 20s who chose to buy Zelda for the Wii U instead. He said that if he'd known how good Zelda was going to be, he would have bought the Switch version + a Switch instead.
- male friend, around 40, hasn't played games much, if at all since he was a kid/teen. He wanted me to bring it cause he was intrigued. Liked it very much.
- female friend, late 20s, sort of a geek (massive GTA fan): played the Snipperclips demo with the 40-yo friend, loved it, wants to buy one. The two of them had a great time with Snipperclips.
- female coworker, late 20s, doesn't play much, except the odd Super Nintendo game at parties. Saw the other two play Snipperclips, thought it looked cute and fun. She was surprised by how small the system is (to which I replied I basically had the opposite reaction: bigger than I thought). Also, she didn't know it just switches from handheld to console with the dock, she was like "that's awesome!"
- another female friend in her late 20s hasn't seen the system or Zelda running, apart from the trailer I showed her and some artwork. She's in love with the artstyle and the animation. I wanted to show her the game and the system today but I didn't have time, sadly.
Yeah, this thing has potential, at least among young adults. I might show it to a couple more people who I know might be interested.
- male friend, late 20s who chose to buy Zelda for the Wii U instead. He said that if he'd known how good Zelda was going to be, he would have bought the Switch version + a Switch instead.
- male friend, around 40, hasn't played games much, if at all since he was a kid/teen. He wanted me to bring it cause he was intrigued. Liked it very much.
- female friend, late 20s, sort of a geek (massive GTA fan): played the Snipperclips demo with the 40-yo friend, loved it, wants to buy one. The two of them had a great time with Snipperclips.
- female coworker, late 20s, doesn't play much, except the odd Super Nintendo game at parties. Saw the other two play Snipperclips, thought it looked cute and fun. She was surprised by how small the system is (to which I replied I basically had the opposite reaction: bigger than I thought). Also, she didn't know it just switches from handheld to console with the dock, she was like "that's awesome!"
- another female friend in her late 20s hasn't seen the system or Zelda running, apart from the trailer I showed her and some artwork. She's in love with the artstyle and the animation. I wanted to show her the game and the system today but I didn't have time, sadly.
Yeah, this thing has potential, at least among young adults. I might show it to a couple more people who I know might be interested.
The Greek Freak
Member
I'm with you.
Honestly would have been better if they launched with literally just Zelda/shovel knight/Snipper clips and said yeah it's a small launch but all of the games are great.
I love the system but I really wish the joycons were significantly bigger, or I could buy bigger ones. They are just way too small for my hands.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
When the Virtual Console launches multiplayer NES and SNES games on this thing are gonna be great. Just pop off a joycon and you've got some immediate Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Bubble Bobble, Dr. Mario, Tecmo Bowl, and whatever else action going immediately.
Maybe look into a set of these?
cowden_harley
Member
When the Virtual Console launches multiplayer NES and SNES games on this thing are gonna be great. Just pop off a joycon and you've got some immediate Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Bubble Bobble, Dr. Mario, Tecmo Bowl, and whatever else action going immediately.
Maybe look into a set of these?
THIS! Cannot wait for VC to go live
Ein Bear
Member
I'm desperate for Virtual Console on this thing. I want to play Super Metroid in bed damnit.
With the possible exception of the Gameboy Micro, no handheld has ever really been small enough to fit in a pocket.
The Switch is pretty big, but I'd say it's just as portable as any other comparable device, since I'd argue you're firmly in 'you need a bag' territory with any of them.
With the possible exception of the Gameboy Micro, no handheld has ever really been small enough to fit in a pocket.
The Switch is pretty big, but I'd say it's just as portable as any other comparable device, since I'd argue you're firmly in 'you need a bag' territory with any of them.
TheMagician
Member
You don't think an iPad or MacBook is portable then?
The Greek Freak
Member
When the Virtual Console launches multiplayer NES and SNES games on this thing are gonna be great. Just pop off a joycon and you've got some immediate Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Bubble Bobble, Dr. Mario, Tecmo Bowl, and whatever else action going immediately.
Maybe look into a set of these?
I like them attached to the switch itself.
I bought a pro controller for non attached play.
bumpkin
Member
Do you not own a N3DS?
are you able to move downloaded games between internal memory and a memory card? Want to dl snipperclips before heading out today and plan on buying a card while out. Also I'm abroad at the moment in the Philippines and am originally from the US. Will I run into any compatibility issues dling from the store here?
Grok4Spock
Member
Today's update for the eShop is Neo Turf Masters, Othello, and New Frontier Days
Marty Chinn
Member
I'm kinda curious about New Frontier Days but nobody seems to have written any impressions on GAF.
Yes.
Quick question, quick answer. Nice!
I'll get that connector moved, then. Because Splatoon over wi-fi when I have a better option? No. Just... no.
Kudo
Member
Potential home fix for the people experiencing dodgy WiFi, I managed to connect few times with luck before but from my room it didn't connect even once when the system was on, in Sleep Mode it seemed to still get new News so that was weird, no matter how many times I reboot the system it just wouldn't connect to our WiFi, even if it showed strong signal.
Then I did what the system told me, entered IP manually and what do you know.. now I can get internet connection consistently from here.
If you're having issues I'd urge you to give it a try.
Then I did what the system told me, entered IP manually and what do you know.. now I can get internet connection consistently from here.
If you're having issues I'd urge you to give it a try.
So due to some suddenly owned store credit from my mom and running into one in the wild in chicagoland, I now have a switch. Much sooner than I had anticipated.
Got it decked out and setup. But then after/while applying a tempered glass protector I noticed a dust particle under the screen.
What are my options here? It's out of the way and not in the main display area, so it can be ignored. With the lack of units at retail returning it for a replacement is a non-statement. Do I send it in for repair? I may just ignore it.
Got it decked out and setup. But then after/while applying a tempered glass protector I noticed a dust particle under the screen.
What are my options here? It's out of the way and not in the main display area, so it can be ignored. With the lack of units at retail returning it for a replacement is a non-statement. Do I send it in for repair? I may just ignore it.
forknknife
Banned
It took a bit getting used to it but now i find the JoyCon grip super comfortable and the analog sticks quite precise.
Still, I just bought a pro controller because I found it a bit cheaper and we're 3 people at my house.
I actually had some issues getting the wired stuff to work, but... heh. Rule of thumb for troubleshooting: Reboot it!
Which was actually better hidden than I thought. To Restart a Switch, you have to hold the Power button for three seconds, choose Power Options from the menu that appears and then pick "Restart". If you're in portable mode "Power Off" is available, too, but not in docked mode.
I don't think I'm gonna be able to make any of the Splatfest time slots this weekend!!
Dammit!!!
Oh it definitely is - 100 hours you can easily get from Zelda.
Good Luck!!
Dammit!!!
Oh it definitely is - 100 hours you can easily get from Zelda.
Good Luck!!
Jaded Alyx
Member
They will undoubtedly have another testfire. I'm sure of it.
I already have a second set of neons but would be down for a set of (GameCube) purple and (spice) orange ones...excessive but I figure I'd just give one of my red/blue sets to my sister's family (presuming they get a Switch eventually).
Yeah I haven't used mine much either, I basically just use it to hold my second set of joycons. There's pics of that purple modded one going around today with the grip taken apart, leaving just the middle section. Someone mentioned doing the same thing as a compact holder for the joycons, I might do the same.
Kudo
Member
I did, until I set it manually. Error messages were not able to obtain IP and not strong enough connectivity, now works fine.
Outtrigger888
Member
I did a complete shutdown to fix the wifi issue I had today. Seems to be working normal again.
Nyteshade517
Member
looking forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in a few weeks...never played any of the DLC for the Wii U version so a lot of it will be all new to me
I'll make Dry Bones a champion kart racer yet
I'll make Dry Bones a champion kart racer yet
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