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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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You mean if I buy a US eShop card and use it on the Japanese account it'll work?
reelbigtink
Member
Man, I did a 180 on 1-2 Switch. Looked like a fun party game and I was gonna pick it up for drunken shenanigans next weekend but... I'm just not feeling it now. Zelda only for me.
Two hours of playing Zelda, and I just have to say bravo, Nintendo. This is the nicest piece of hardware they've ever made, easily. Pro controller feels fantastic, and the game is beautiful. I didn't care about portability at first, but just being portable around the house is surprisingly useful. It should make spontaneous gaming sessions much more frequent.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Huh there is an activity log after all.
Guys my Switch delivery is mere hours away!
Press. But I'm not sure I'll get one, I only asked for a Zelda copy, thought they only sent out units to gaming press
ScientificPizza
Banned
Hahaha the Joy-Cons connected to the Grip seems so small.
Good thing I bought the Pro Controller, feels much better in comparison.
But I don't mind playing with the Joy-Cons separately, I am playing right now with my hands rested because my arms are tired so it's very comfortable.
Good thing I bought the Pro Controller, feels much better in comparison.
But I don't mind playing with the Joy-Cons separately, I am playing right now with my hands rested because my arms are tired so it's very comfortable.
Yeah, I guess it's just that people are too excited.
CharminUltra
Member
It's cold out here, GAF 
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Picking mine up with Zelda during my lunch, in about 3 hours. It's happening!
TwiztidElf
Gold Member
Played Zelda all morning on the joy cons. At first by themselves, then later with the grip.
After lunch my Pro was fully charged, and I was smiling 10 minutes in.
Night and day, felt a million times better with the pro controller. Everything way more natural.
After lunch my Pro was fully charged, and I was smiling 10 minutes in.
Night and day, felt a million times better with the pro controller. Everything way more natural.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
The left joy-con definitely has some connection wonkiness. I'm probably about six feet away from the dock. I don't plan on using them much at all, just playing around tonight before I get my pro controller in the morning.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I've imported the physical Japanese version which has an English option, I would like to know how it runs too
Now that more people have it in their hands, is anyone else having huge wifi problems? I have all my consoles in the second floor, and my router on the ground floor, while I have an extender on the first floor to make the signal reach all the way upstairs. For some reason the switch can only connect to the router itself, and not to the extender like all my other devices, making the connection pretty bad and very unstable, and so far I always had to carry it downstairs to download for me. Does anyone have any idea how I could possibly fix this? Or does anyone else even have this kind of problem?
Deadly Joker
Member
Is there a thread where we can list our own and add fellow NeoGAF users using our Nintendo ID names for the Switch friend's list? This is the first Nintendo console I've bought since the N64. So, I literally have no friends on the profile I just created haha.
thefatness16
Banned
I almost froze to death, but damn this thing was worth it! This is easily the slickest handheld ever.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I actually really like the UI. It feels much more sleek and "premium" to me than anything else they've done prior.
The eShop SHOULD have music, though.
flipswitch
Member
Plugged the switch into my ' power analyser' all docked up running Zelda, and was using no more than 15watts.
Are friend codes back? I saw a screenshot that implied codes are the only way. Cannot believe it is true.
sleepnaught
Member
Went to Wal-Mart to grab a few things and stopped by Electronics to see what Switch stuff was in stock. Decided to pickup the Pro controller and the Charger too since I need one my nightstand to charge my Switch and phone. Will this charger be safe to power my phone? I know nothing about power ratings and all that jazz.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Yep. Nintendo might have some bright ideas, but they're also fucking stupid with some stuff.
abstract alien
Member
Don't think you can tell, but yes, it's charging. Fear not, my neighbor.
flipswitch
Member
Not sure if I posted, my friends code is SW-5780-6559-5884. Do we have a thread for this, I should do a search.
I only have one friend!. ( just signed up).
I only have one friend!. ( just signed up).
Don't suppose your extender is at max connections?
blame space
Banned
is there any kind of schedule for updates or VC or information about the future of this thing
Huh. That's an interesting design choice. Thanks.
Nothing that we know of yet. Neo Geo games are coming, but they are not considered VC titles.
katsubento
Member
Camper Van Beethoven
Banned
I didn't even know that there is a maximum amount of connections, can I check it in some way?
Edit: checked it, not at max connections, but the switch just can't seem to be able to find it, or at least connect to it.
abstract alien
Member
Actually, if you are in portable mode, put the console to sleep, then dock it afterward, there is a charging icon in the upper left portion of the screen sticking out of the dock.
Played for a couple of hours now. Mostly disappointed but there are definitely parts where I think, "this can be very cool."
Firstly, Fast RMX or whatever it's called. It looked a bit blurry? I took a screenshot and it's pretty compressed but it still doesn't look 720p (I am playing handheld mode):
Still looks good, though. Not sure I like the game unfortunately since I thought it would be more like Wipeout, but I'm going to give it more time.
Secondly, I had those disconnect issues with the left joy-con where Link wasn't responding to my left stick inputs. I was about 5 feet from the dock, with disconnected Joy-Cons and using them in a leisurely position (meaning my arms were just kind of slumped down in a way that was comfortable). I wasn't blocking it or anything. Pretty worried about that.
Zelda looks pretty good on the Switch, but it looks better on the TV. I was hoping it would be the opposite, but the Switch screen just isn't as good as I hoped it would be. Black levels are bleh, color saturation and contrast are nothing to write home about. Viewing angles are good. It's better than the Gamepad screen easily, but it's just not that great.
I love the feeling of taking those Joy-Cons off, sliding them into a grip or just using them separated, and sliding them back in. It's very versatile and it feels solid as a handheld machine.
Biggest thing I want right now is for the system software to gain a lot more functionality, and that includes things like Netflix, Youtube, Hulu, and Amazon, as well as a web browser, a proper way to search for and add friends, etc etc.
Firstly, Fast RMX or whatever it's called. It looked a bit blurry? I took a screenshot and it's pretty compressed but it still doesn't look 720p (I am playing handheld mode):
Still looks good, though. Not sure I like the game unfortunately since I thought it would be more like Wipeout, but I'm going to give it more time.
Secondly, I had those disconnect issues with the left joy-con where Link wasn't responding to my left stick inputs. I was about 5 feet from the dock, with disconnected Joy-Cons and using them in a leisurely position (meaning my arms were just kind of slumped down in a way that was comfortable). I wasn't blocking it or anything. Pretty worried about that.
Zelda looks pretty good on the Switch, but it looks better on the TV. I was hoping it would be the opposite, but the Switch screen just isn't as good as I hoped it would be. Black levels are bleh, color saturation and contrast are nothing to write home about. Viewing angles are good. It's better than the Gamepad screen easily, but it's just not that great.
I love the feeling of taking those Joy-Cons off, sliding them into a grip or just using them separated, and sliding them back in. It's very versatile and it feels solid as a handheld machine.
Biggest thing I want right now is for the system software to gain a lot more functionality, and that includes things like Netflix, Youtube, Hulu, and Amazon, as well as a web browser, a proper way to search for and add friends, etc etc.
opticalmace
Member
Is the official carrying case any good? Or does the console come with any type of sleeve/etc?
Oh god, it looks bad? I just want the handheld mode ;_;
blame space
Banned
the official case is fine. it's not as firm as i expected it to be, but it will hold up in my bag. i can't figure out how to use it as a kickstand.
gotta agree on the screen. it's fine, but i thought Zelda would be cleaner.
gotta agree on the screen. it's fine, but i thought Zelda would be cleaner.
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