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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!

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RootCause

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Preordered Puyo Puyo even though I haven't won a single game. My screen just keeps getting a ton of garbage blocks. Hopefully I don't suck at it so much after a couple of hours. :p
 
TwoDurans

TwoDurans

"Never said I wasn't a hypocrite."
nicoga3000 said:
Just want to say that I love the shit out of my Switch.

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Also, can I reorder the games on my screen?
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What's on the bottom right?
 
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xJavonta

Banned
Kudo said:
Switching our 10 years old router to new one fixed all my network issues with the device. Not sure if people really upgrade their networking devices but this was long overdue.
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I worked at Best Buy for two years

They don't. Most people don't even know what the fuck a router is. It's crazy tbh


On topic: I've been playing BotW in docked mode with the Joy-Cons in separate hands and it's so damn comfortable. I can lazily lay however I want and still play. I am LOVING this
 
Pasedo

Pasedo

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Hey guys when playing BOTW are you guys exploring every inch of the map or only collecting what you need and doing main missions? The game is sooo good that I feel like I need to see every part of it. So much so that I use a star to pin where I've been and use one of the glowing pins to go to where I want next. This way I don't back track to where I've already been. Keen to know how others are playing and if there are any good tips.

Btw in case some people don't know. If you find the jump button in an awkward position you can reverse it in settings so it's the bottom circle button closer to the thumb. I find this better.
 
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Aquavelvaman

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My switch no longer recognizes my BOTW game card. I woke the system from sleep, the system said that I had removed BOTW while it was asleep (I had not) and asked me if I wanted to update the game. Now it says "Insert the game card" even though the card is inside. I tried removing and reinserting the card and restarting the system but no dice.

I don't have another game card so I can't be sure if it's the system or the card.

Is this a common thing? Anything I can try? They don't sell Switches in my country so I'm not sure how hard it's going to be to get Nintendo customer service here. I'm kind of stunned to have a Nintendo product fail after ~20 hours use.
 
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mandiller

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I just received my Hori slim hard pouch for the Switch. I wanted to see if I could find the slimmest hard case available for the Switch. I think this is it! It's a hell of a lot more portable than my Zelda case.

There's no room for any games of accessories though, so it's not for everyone. I'm planning to go mostly digital so that's no drama to me. The case even protects the joysticks from moving as well as makes proper room for the joycons and shoulder buttons.

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I've put a few more pics into an imgur gallery

Really nice case so far. I found it on Amazon.
 
f@luS

f@luS

More than a member.
Hi I have few questions

Finally made an us and Japanese account

I had only Zelda , fast and snake pass
I just bought snipperclip and wonderboy
I downloaded Tetris puyo demo as well and as such I put 30$ in my us balance account waiting for the game (40e in EU eshop ...)


My questions :
-i have now 6 games. Icon tiles are too big and I need to swap right to see other games. Can't I make them smaller ? Ala wiiu ?
-is there any way to disable Japanese account notification ? It's obviously written in Japanese and not useful (the notification icon shows me my 3 account notification now )


Thanks
 
RoadHazard

RoadHazard

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Pasedo said:
Hey guys when playing BOTW are you guys exploring every inch of the map or only collecting what you need and doing main missions? The game is sooo good that I feel like I need to see every part of it. So much so that I use a star to pin where I've been and use one of the glowing pins to go to where I want next. This way I don't back track to where I've already been. Keen to know how others are playing and if there are any good tips.

Btw in case some people don't know. If you find the jump button in an awkward position you can reverse it in settings so it's the bottom circle button closer to the thumb. I find this better.
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I've beaten the game (although I'm still playing, finishing stuff up), but I did a semi-thorough exploration of each area before moving on. I tried to cover most of each one, but I didn't go out of my way to finecomb every inch. That would have taken ages (and I was at 115h when I finally beat the game anyway). I didn't mark where I've been as such, but you can at least roughly tell that anyway by the icons for shrines, seeds, etc.
 
Pasedo

Pasedo

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RoadHazard said:
I've beaten the game (although I'm still playing, finishing stuff up), but I did a semi-thorough exploration of each area before moving on. I tried to cover most of each one, but I didn't go out of my way to finecomb every inch. That would have taken ages (and I was at 115h when I finally beat the game anyway). I didn't mark where I've been as such, but you can at least roughly tell that anyway by the icons for shrines, seeds, etc.
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Yeh I'm not in any rush really. I find just exploring is very therapeutic lol
 
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SteveWD40

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Pasedo said:
Hey guys when playing BOTW are you guys exploring every inch of the map or only collecting what you need and doing main missions? The game is sooo good that I feel like I need to see every part of it. So much so that I use a star to pin where I've been and use one of the glowing pins to go to where I want next. This way I don't back track to where I've already been. Keen to know how others are playing and if there are any good tips.

Btw in case some people don't know. If you find the jump button in an awkward position you can reverse it in settings so it's the bottom circle button closer to the thumb. I find this better.
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I am getting all the towers, then exploring whatever I lay my eyes on that looks of interest, before really hitting the MQ. I only get an hour or so a day to play (7 month old twins...) so I imagine even at that pace I won't finish it until years end, when handily I can get Mario and Skyrim!

TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared said:
I'm eager for a second game too. Mario Kart is out next week so thats not long, but I really fancy shovel knight...
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If you have ever played and enjoyed: Mega Man, Super Metroid, Duck Tales and have an affectation for 16 bit aesthetics and incredible sound design: do it.
 
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Coffinhal

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SomewhatGroovy said:
"#NoGames"
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Half of these games are NeoGeo games
The others are ports of old games or a few new ones that aren't the best of indies
Isaac is not available in Europe yet

Snipperclips (MP only) and Shovel Knight (if you like 2D action/adventure) are must have too, but yeah it's a pretty poor library overrall, with artifically delayed games in the next months in order to keep media attention and sales on the Switch (but it doesn't need it anymore...)
 
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Coffinhal

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Aiii said:
The Switch is region free, you know.
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You don't say?

-If I want it on cartridge I need to pay it in $, with import fees and taxes, on a foreign websites (if my credit cards works here)
-If I want it on digital I need to create multiple users, accounts etc. and find a way to have credit since my EU credit card won't work on the eShop
-For the random user (or young user), this is too complicated

And it's still an old game at the price of a new one (still priced at 35e on steam though)
 
Okami Haundo

Okami Haundo

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Ghostshark said:
Is shovel knight worth the purchase if I already played the original on another platform? I beat the base game, but not the DLCs.
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For me it certainly was! I'd say it goes down to personal taste. Shovel Knight is a game I can easily replay every few months and still enjoy it. Specter of Torment is honestly worth the asking price along IMO, but between beating both campaigns once I logged about 10 hours of play.
 
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Coffinhal

Member
Anyone else had a stuck release button on one of the joycons ?

I had a new Switch five days ago and I realised 5 minutes ago that the back release button of right joycon is stuck, leaning a bit towards the left... I don't understand since I removed them three times maximum and the Switch is protected by an hard case when I don't use it.

Did this happen to anyone ? Is there an easy fix ?

Fuck Nintendo, my first Switch got a blue mark with no reason, now that...Hopefully I have another pair of joycons but that's weeks to get it repaired. Product quality is really mediocre.
 
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Ignatz Mouse

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I should share the story of how I got a Switch.

My kids (8 and 12) have been wanting one since before it dropped. I've been pointing out to them that a) it's hard to find one b) has few games and c) we don't really need a new system. I tell them, maybe later in the year. Maybe.

So while we're on vacation I have one shipped to work, and on our way home (from a successful, fun and tiring road trip) I drive by the office and pick it up and tell them it's "computer equipment." I pull it out of the box when we get home and they completely lose their minds with excitement.

Sometimes being a Dad is so awesome.
 
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Patrick Bateman

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Ignatz Mouse said:
I should share the story of how I got a Switch.

My kids (8 and 12) have been wanting one since before it dropped. I've been pointing out to them that a) it's hard to find one b) has few games and c) we don't really need a new system. I tell them, maybe later in the year. Maybe.

So while we're on vacation I have one shipped to work, and on our way home (from a successful, fun and tiring road trip) I drive by the office and pick it up and tell them it's "computer equipment." I pull it out of the box when we get home and they completely lose their minds with excitement.

Sometimes being a Dad is so awesome.
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And where's the youtube-video ala "Nintendo sixtyfoooour!"? ;)
 
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correojon

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Ignatz Mouse said:
I should share the story of how I got a Switch.

My kids (8 and 12) have been wanting one since before it dropped. I've been pointing out to them that a) it's hard to find one b) has few games and c) we don't really need a new system. I tell them, maybe later in the year. Maybe.

So while we're on vacation I have one shipped to work, and on our way home (from a successful, fun and tiring road trip) I drive by the office and pick it up and tell them it's "computer equipment." I pull it out of the box when we get home and they completely lose their minds with excitement.

Sometimes being a Dad is so awesome.
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You surely earned 300000 awesomestdad points, your kids will remember this :)
 
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Aiii

So not worth it
Ignatz Mouse said:
I should share the story of how I got a Switch.

My kids (8 and 12) have been wanting one since before it dropped. I've been pointing out to them that a) it's hard to find one b) has few games and c) we don't really need a new system. I tell them, maybe later in the year. Maybe.

So while we're on vacation I have one shipped to work, and on our way home (from a successful, fun and tiring road trip) I drive by the office and pick it up and tell them it's "computer equipment." I pull it out of the box when we get home and they completely lose their minds with excitement.

Sometimes being a Dad is so awesome.
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Nothing says love like buying your kids' affection!

I kid, I know you only bought it for yourself under the pretence of getting it for your kids, no way the wife is going to see through that one.

Seriously though, getting a new console/computer from your parents as a kid is one of those memories that'll stick.
 
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Nesther

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So with MK8D coming out next week I was looking into getting some more Joy-Cons for some local MP parties, but these things are still completely sold out! Hopefully we get a large shipment of them by the 28th (especially the blue/blue ones, please Nintendo!)
 
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Ignatz Mouse

Banned
Aiii said:
Nothing says love like buying your kids' affection!

I kid, I know you only bought it for yourself under the pretence of getting it for your kids, no way the wife is going to see through that one.

Seriously though, getting a new console/computer from your parents as a kid is one of those memories that'll stick.
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Lol.

My wife knows full well the pretense. :)
 
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sixteen-bit

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Nesther said:
So with MK8D coming out next week I was looking into getting some more Joy-Cons for some local MP parties, but these things are still completely sold out! Hopefully we get a large shipment of them by the 28th (especially the blue/blue ones, please Nintendo!)
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I'm holding out for the Neon Yellow set
 
sensui-tomo

sensui-tomo

Member
so have there been any games like shovel knight where in another region it was priced lower to get than in other regions or was that the one lucky fluke as of late?
I have no idea if i should be asking that here. Planning on getting MK8D next week and maybe puyo puyo.
 
Boss Doggie

Boss Doggie

all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Ignatz Mouse said:
I should share the story of how I got a Switch.

My kids (8 and 12) have been wanting one since before it dropped. I've been pointing out to them that a) it's hard to find one b) has few games and c) we don't really need a new system. I tell them, maybe later in the year. Maybe.

So while we're on vacation I have one shipped to work, and on our way home (from a successful, fun and tiring road trip) I drive by the office and pick it up and tell them it's "computer equipment." I pull it out of the box when we get home and they completely lose their minds with excitement.

Sometimes being a Dad is so awesome.
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I'm just gonna post and say this is the sweetest thing I've read for this day. You rock! Getting a console for a gift is an amazing experience.
 
RoadHazard

RoadHazard

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sixteen-bit said:
afaik they let you stock 2 items, there's a 3rd level of boost, and there's a retooled battle mode in addition to the expanded course list and roster.
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The course list is the same, I thought...? Except for the battle mode courses (or are they just taken from the regular courses?).
 
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baconcow

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Ignatz Mouse said:
Will MK8D be substantially different from MK8D? I assume not, maybe just a few more tracks.
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The difference with MK8D will depend on if you had the two DLC packs and if you enjoy battle mode from the past games. Here is a list of added features in MK8D:

Edit: Thanks to marc^o^ and sixteen-bit for mentioning additional changes.
 
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Iced

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Would joy-cons arriving in store today have the desync issue resolved? Just ordered neon blues and neon reds on Amazon.ca. Hoping it's a thing of the past!
 
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baconcow

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Iced said:
Would joy-cons arriving in store today have the desync issue resolved? Just ordered neon blues and neon reds on Amazon.ca. Hoping it's a thing of the past!
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Would be interested in hearing back on your findings. I was hoping the Joy-Con fixes would have filtered down into some of the retail units, by now.
 
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GwyndolinCinder

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Has anyone elses joycons starting sliding off without needing to press the button?
It requires some light force, but i'm worried about it now.

Defiantly an issue with the cons, since its happening with the gamepad holder aswell.
 
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GameplayWhore

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Iced said:
Would joy-cons arriving in store today have the desync issue resolved? Just ordered neon blues and neon reds on Amazon.ca. Hoping it's a thing of the past!
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Ohhh, that would explain why joy-cons are so crazy unavailable. Can't find any non-grays in stores or even online via Amazon or Best Buy. Ordered a pair yesterday at target.com, but they'll take a week to get here. If Nintendo recalled product from stores and re-shipped better ones, it would explain the weird dearth of accessories. I hope along with you that the new joy-cons work perfectly.

The ones I got with the system were pristine. Shame I applied them to concrete so early in the system's life. >_>
 
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Insaniac

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GwyndolinCinder said:
Has anyone elses joycons starting sliding off without needing to press the button?
It requires some light force, but i'm worried about it now.

Defiantly an issue with the cons, since its happening with the gamepad holder aswell.
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my brother has this issue with his right joycon, but he says it may be because his friend tried to put on the wrist strap thing on the wrong way.

Also, Graceful Explosion Machine is fantastic! Such a perfect game for the Switch portable mode
 
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marc^o^

Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
baconcow said:
The difference with MK8D will depend on if you had the two DLC packs and if you enjoy battle mode from the past games. Here is a list of added features in MK8D:
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[*]Load times cut in half at boot, and at 30% to launch a course.

[*]Time trial added in 200cc (you can definitely see the visual upgrade (framerate/resolution) in this video: https://www.gamereactor.es/grtv/?id=309803)).

[*]8 friends having a blast in the same room with LAN
 
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