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

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Karspankey said:
So I was trading in my Switch at GameStop earlier today and the dude, who was being kind of rude, asked me if I needed money as if that was why I was trading it in :/// He also mentioned that Xenoblade was coming out and that was weird, because I don't care one bit for those types of games. But anyways, he wanted to buy it and was actually informed that he couldn't as all the Switch's need to be sent to some warehouse because GS wants to sell it online. I was also informed that I was the first Switch they got in period, so I wonder how many of them are actually out there, used, in retail stores.
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Why buy one just to sell it immediately?
 
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skypunch

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Karspankey said:
So I was trading in my Switch at GameStop earlier today and the dude, who was being kind of rude, asked me if I needed money as if that was why I was trading it in :/// He also mentioned that Xenoblade was coming out and that was weird, because I don't care one bit for those types of games. But anyways, he wanted to buy it and was actually informed that he couldn't as all the Switch's need to be sent to some warehouse because GS wants to sell it online. I was also informed that I was the first Switch they got in period, so I wonder how many of them are actually out there, used, in retail stores.
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He mentioned Xenoblade coming out as one reason why you shouldn't be selling your Switch so he's got my respect. 👊
 
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Karspankey

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skypunch said:
He mentioned Xenoblade coming out as one reason why you shouldn't be selling your Switch so he's got my respect. ��
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Haha, yeah! I don't think those games are bad or anything, they're just not for me! I was surprised he mentioned it to be honest, would have thought he'd say Mario or a possible Pokemon game!

I kept my amFIlm screen protector on btw and mentioned it to him and he said he was just going to leave it! Maybe a lucky person will get my Switch with the bonus screen protector :D
 
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Karspankey

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zigg said:
Did this not set off your shady shit alarm?
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...I had credit card rewards points... I guess I should've mentioned out of pocket

Please guys, let's not discuss this any longer. I was only mentioning that part of the story to lead into what the used Switch stock situation might be like.
 
Myoclonic Jerk

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Hi Guys,

My son, I think, did something to his Switch that now it doesn't work on the docking station. It would charge, but not work on the TV. I tried two different docks and both work with other Switches..

The console works fine and used to work perfectly. He's not admitting what he did (he's 7) but I'm assuming that he tried to charge it with his ipad cord and might have damaged the USB-C port..

Now, I got the Switch from UK and I don't even live there.. What can I do? With the saves being locked to the console, my options are so limited I guess

Help please

Thanks in advance
 
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Karspankey

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Myoclonic Jerk said:
Hi Guys,

My son, I think, did something to his Switch that now it doesn't work on the docking station. It would charge, but not work on the TV. I tried two different docks and both work with other Switches..

The console works fine and used to work perfectly. He's not admitting what he did (he's 7) but I'm assuming that he tried to charge it with his ipad cord and might have damaged the USB-C port..

Now, I got the Switch from UK and I don't even live there.. What can I do? With the saves being locked to the console, my options are so limited I guess

Help please

Thanks in advance
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My dock stopped displaying on the TV after a few days from when I got it. I sent into repairs and they confirmed that it was indeed a defect, so you may be having the same problem as I did. I only had to send in the dock, btw!
 
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GameplayWhore

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LFMartins86 said:
While the right Joycon has a IR reader, there's no IR sensor on the Switch.
World Of Goo used the gyro and accelerometer to emulate an IR pointer and while it apparently works well, it isn't as precise.
They could use a similar thing for Wii Virtual Console.
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Maybe they'll prioritise Wii VC games that don't use the IR or just use it for stuff like menu screens that could easily be altered. There are a lot of those. I'd double dip on Wii Sports and Excite Truck.
 
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JoshuaJSlone

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I think I've got at least one Joy-Con that has the wireless troubles, but since with my setup when I'm playing docked it's usually about a meter away it's been pretty low priority. In addition I've already opened the things up to do some color swapping, so if I want them fixed I'll probably need to do it myself. I've heard it's very simple to do so with conductive foam, but is there any guide out there? Searching around I just find a bunch of news articles that don't go into detail.
 
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Big_Al

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Has anyone had any problems using the Switch with a wired connection ? I have a third party LAN adaptor attached and it worked wired flawlessly for a very short while and is now just dead, won't connect at all wired. It still picks up the wired connection but won't connect to it. Is this one of these cases where I really need the official HORI LAN adaptor ? I'll probably try a new ethernet cable as well to just remove that possibility as well.
 
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teflontactics

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Big_Al said:
Has anyone had any problems using the Switch with a wired connection ? I have a third party LAN adaptor attached and it worked wired flawlessly for a very short while and is now just dead, won't connect at all wired. It still picks up the wired connection but won't connect to it. Is this one of these cases where I really need the official HORI LAN adaptor ? I'll probably try a new ethernet cable as well to just remove that possibility as well.
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Have you tried a cold boot of your Switch? Seems a lot of things get "stuck" if you leave it on too much through eshop downloading and game/system patching. A nice cold boot fixes a lot of issues at the moment.
 
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ArcaneFreeze

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Wish we could get a release date for DQ1+2 in the west. Also does anyone know what happened to Dragonball Xenoverse 2? After the showing up at the reveal in January theres been no mention of it since, its not even on Nintendo's official website under Switch Games anymore like I was after the presentation. Really hope they didn't cancel the Switch port cause I really want to play the game on the go.
 
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MegaManTrigger

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Plum said:
Can we be reasonably sure that the Joy-Con connection issue has been fixed? Wondering whether to buy another pair of Joy-Con for delivery before I send my current pair away for repair.
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I've been playing with the restocked Switch from 2 weeks ago, and I haven't gotten any problems with the joycons.
 
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teflontactics said:
Have you tried a cold boot of your Switch? Seems a lot of things get "stuck" if you leave it on too much through eshop downloading and game/system patching. A nice cold boot fixes a lot of issues at the moment.
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Ah thanks I'll give that a go :) I don't think I've ever cold rebooted it in, well, ever!
 
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1upsuper

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What's the best way to reapply an amFilm screen protector, if that's really possible? Is there a good way to clean the adhesive side of the protector?
 
Myoclonic Jerk

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Karspankey said:
My dock stopped displaying on the TV after a few days from when I got it. I sent into repairs and they confirmed that it was indeed a defect, so you may be having the same problem as I did. I only had to send in the dock, btw!
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The dock works with another Switch.. Tried two docks.. it's clear the problem is from the Switch and I think it's the USB port.. it still charges though
 
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zigg

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Myoclonic Jerk said:
The dock works with another Switch.. Tried two docks.. it's clear the problem is from the Switch and I think it's the USB port.. it still charges though
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Either way you're going to need a repair, and if it looks like the port was damaged when they get it in to repair, they may charge for it.
 
Myoclonic Jerk

Myoclonic Jerk

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zigg said:
Either way you're going to need a repair, and if it looks like the port was damaged when they get it in to repair, they may charge for it.
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So I need to send it all the way back to UK!? wow..

I tried contacting them but as always those things are complicated online so better call I guess :(
 
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Iced

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Have there been any reports of RIGHT joycon issues? Last night I swear I was missing button presses in Breath of the Wild. Also there was one instance where I was pointing the camera up and it seemed to travel for half a second after I had let go of the analog stick.
 
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JJShadow

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I've been offered a Switch + official carry case for £240, checked it in person and it's in mint condition. I was planning to wait at least till Black Friday to grab a bundle, but I think it's gonna be difficult to beat that price (could have the console + carry case + Zelda for £280)

What do you think GAF?
 
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JJShadow said:
I've been offered a Switch + official carry case for £240, checked it in person and it's in mint condition. I was planning to wait at least till Black Friday to grab a bundle, but I think it's gonna be difficult to beat that price (could have the console + carry case + Zelda for £280)

What do you think GAF?
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Grab it! Any reason why they're selling if for below market price, seeing as the device is still hard to come by?
 
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Fliesen

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Myoclonic Jerk said:
The dock works with another Switch.. Tried two docks.. it's clear the problem is from the Switch and I think it's the USB port.. it still charges though
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well, seeing how the pins within the USB-C socket are on a that flimsy center 'tongue' i could see how by shoving a lightning cable in there, your son might have damaged some of the pins. - it's exactly the reason why i prefer lightning's design over USB-C. the lightning socket(! - i.e. the thing that is way harder to replace) looks and feels much more sturd than the USB-C socket.)

The connector has 24 pins, only 4(?) are used for power delivery. So there's a chance your kid damaged one or a few data pins, while the power pins stayed intact.
 
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JJShadow said:
Seller got it on launch day only for Zelda, and he wants to get the money back asap. He's giving me the original receipt as well, so it seems to be legal lol
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madness, he could make more money selling to CEX (if its Neon, Grey would be less money) But yes, as long as you're sure everything is above board, go for it!
 
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So, I just got a switch along with a copy of Zelda(shocking!). However, upon trying to enter my CC info in order to buy Binding of Isaac the shop keeps making me re-enter my information. Doesnt seem to be storing any info, but this is incredibly frustrating! Does anybody have any idea what I can do to remedy this situation?
 
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ozhenson said:
So, I just got a switch along with a copy of Zelda(shocking!). However, upon trying to enter my CC info in order to buy Binding of Isaac the shop keeps making me re-enter my information. Doesnt seem to be storing any info, but this is incredibly frustrating! Does anybody have any idea what I can do to remedy this situation?
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It's annoying as hell and I can't believe the eShop launched without that feature. I wonder how many impulse buys they are missing out on by forcing everyone to re-enter their CC info every time.
 
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ozhenson

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Interfectum said:
It's annoying as hell and I can't believe the eShop launched without that feature. I wonder how many impulse buys they are missing out on by forcing everyone to re-enter their CC info every time.
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I cant even get it to retain for the first time! I enter it, in order to make the purchase, and it just makes me re-enter immediately. I havent been able to actually make a purchase yet.

Tried using my own credit card, girl friends credit card both to no avail. Tried doing it on a different wireless network in case there was something wonky with mine, still no dice! Im bamboozled!
 
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Interfectum

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ozhenson said:
I cant even get it to retain for the first time! I enter it, in order to make the purchase, and it just makes me re-enter immediately. I havent been able to actually make a purchase yet.

Tried using my own credit card, girl friends credit card both to no avail. Tried doing it on a different wireless network in case there was something wonky with mine, still no dice! Im bamboozled!
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That's crazy... Try restarting your Switch if you haven't already.

Also, you might be able to just buy it on their website if you can't get it off Switch.
 
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Mugiwara

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I know this has been mentioned already but the eShop really needs an overhaul. Names of games aren't displayed on the header images and once theyre out of the rotation on the main page the only way to find a game is to search for it by name. I like the simplicity of the design but making it harder for people to browse the games available is not good.
 
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ozhenson said:
I cant even get it to retain for the first time! I enter it, in order to make the purchase, and it just makes me re-enter immediately. I havent been able to actually make a purchase yet.

Tried using my own credit card, girl friends credit card both to no avail. Tried doing it on a different wireless network in case there was something wonky with mine, still no dice! Im bamboozled!
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When you enter everything, what are you pressing? I think I had this issue. Turns out I was pressing the wrong button. I think you're supposed to press (+) ?
 
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