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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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NeonDelta
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Mine is right next to the router and I'm getting 2/3 bars
My bat type is B, could that be the problem?
I hope there will be a good ergonomic grip for handheld mode at some point. I can't play my N3DSXL without one anymore, and the Switch with the joycons looks only marginally more ergonomic.
A grip for that thing would make it ridiculously wide, though, but my aging hands just can't deal with a system that doesn't have nice big horns anymore.
I definitely like that the sticks are proper ones and not those terrible slide discs like on the 3DS.
If I was fine with the button and stick size on the Vita, will I like the ones on the Switch?
A grip for that thing would make it ridiculously wide, though, but my aging hands just can't deal with a system that doesn't have nice big horns anymore.
I definitely like that the sticks are proper ones and not those terrible slide discs like on the 3DS.
If I was fine with the button and stick size on the Vita, will I like the ones on the Switch?
MoogleWizard
Member
I just got an e-mail from Amazon saying my Switch was shipped and will be delivered tomorrow. I had canceled my preorder for my grey Switch last week because I changed my mind and didn't want one at launch after all. Turns out I also ordered a neon one and completely forgot. I already bought Zelda for the Wii U.
Help.
Help.
HammerFace
Banned
I guess but with the locking mechnanism at the bottom i figured they'd be given more slack.
Yeah the wrist straps! Seriously I thought I fucking broke them I was so angry/scared.
The comfort grip that's holds both of them slides in and out so easily. I thought something had to be wrong.
Thanks guys!
Haven't read through the thread so apologies if posted already but seems more ways of adding friends besides the ridiculous friend code are in the works
http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/2/14792066/nintendo-switch-friend-code-response
http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/2/14792066/nintendo-switch-friend-code-response
did a quick and dirty test with my joycon, couldn't replicate any issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu874OuJL9g
that's about as "interference-y" as i'll ever be using the device, so i guess i'll be fine.
Also, i LOVE the fact that there's a demo for snipperclips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu874OuJL9g
that's about as "interference-y" as i'll ever be using the device, so i guess i'll be fine.
Also, i LOVE the fact that there's a demo for snipperclips
WadiumArcadium
Member
Hmm. this is a bit disconcerting. If I get a Switch, I'll mainly be using it in docked mode upstairs while the router's downstairs.
My switch is 2/3 bars right next to the router too. Maybe it's just really finicky about its bars though. I did have the video issue but the eShop loads just fine. I'd have to try an online game to know for sure.
Yeah, same here. Absolutely no joycon interference issues, what a relief.
Yeah, same here. Absolutely no joycon interference issues, what a relief.
NeonDelta
Member
Maybe it's because it's in the dock, I'll take it out of the dock in a bit and see if it's any better
cuchulainn
Member
I don't know if this is newsworthy or not, perhaps it is?
But I was playing around with the system settings and noticed in the system credits section (where various partners to the Switch are credited, 'Immersion' for the 3D Rumble etc) that 'Apple' was credited with a trademark notice, along with a specific mention to the 'Apple App Store'!
What's Nintendo got planned here??
But I was playing around with the system settings and noticed in the system credits section (where various partners to the Switch are credited, 'Immersion' for the 3D Rumble etc) that 'Apple' was credited with a trademark notice, along with a specific mention to the 'Apple App Store'!
What's Nintendo got planned here??
TheMagician
Member
Ok...
I thought the system menu didn't look clear and when I checked in the settings the resolution was listed as 'automatic'.
I changed the option from that to 1080p and now it looks clearer. Could be my imagination of course but seems more crisp.
I thought the system menu didn't look clear and when I checked in the settings the resolution was listed as 'automatic'.
I changed the option from that to 1080p and now it looks clearer. Could be my imagination of course but seems more crisp.
Probably the iOS games from Nintendo?
LyleLanley
Banned
I just bought a Switch on my way home from work, what the fuck's wrong with me?
Herb Alpert
Banned
I just had the delivery company on the phone. They left the package to my neighbors. Who won't be home before tonight.
Great.
Fuck TNT.
Great.
Fuck TNT.
yeah, i mean, i'm sure i could reproduce it, if i were to really tightly try to grip the joycon, and move further away. But why bother?
Which is not to say that i wanna discredit people who are able to reproduce the issue within their normal playing environment. I'm just a dude with small hands who sits rather close to his TV, so luckily, i won't be affected by the issue.
The OS on the switch is lightyears ahead of the Wii U OS, it's not even funny. It's responsive and well structured, yet still offers some of Nintendo's whimsy - like when clicking the sticks or the bumpers when you're asked to "triple click a button to unlock"
Also, if you tap the battery indicator it shows the percentage.
flipswitch
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Not that happy with the screenshot function on switch, well it's the image quality takes a big hit. Aka compressed.
06nbarnhill
Member
You have no idea how hyped I was for this release only for UPS to lose my package. No clue when or if I will get it.
I want to close this thread, but I can't
I want to close this thread, but I can't
cuchulainn
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Why would Apple and its App store be mentioned with all the other known Switch software and hardware related company credits though? That's the strange bit....
Nintendo crediting Apple within the Switch is odd.
Edit: I'd make a new thread if it were newsworthy, but naturally I can't
Oh, I actually did try to replicate it. I got really far with no noticable signal issues, so I'm good for sure.
And yeah, totally not discrediting other people here. I don't know if it's the hardware, the environment or some combination, but I'm sure it can get really bad for some.
flipswitch
Member
This has to be the most efficient console in a long time. While gaming it uses less than 15watts going by my testing.
Rellik
Member
Obviously they're using something that crosses into Apple's trademarks.
Lift it from the bottom of the device. Don't know. It's pretty easy to do.
NeonDelta
Member
You just pull It I think , mine was a bit stiff first time, but now is fine
It's working pretty flawless for me with Fast RMX.
I've only played Fast RMX. It's a fun game, great multiplayer racer... but I can't seem to join my friends at all. I don't know if the blame lies with Shin'en or Nintendo here, but the game itself seems to not allow you to create friend lobbies and I was unable to join a game through the console's friends list.
We managed to play together by sifting through the few available lobbies until we found each other, but as the games player base increases that will surely become impossible :/
MoogleWizard
Member
Enjoy your Switch.
Thanks. Maybe I'll keep it. My Zelda Wii U copy is still wrapped, so I could return it and buy the Switch version...
entremet
Member
How? They're in stock?
LyleLanley
Banned
Is there any issue with laying the dock down on its side horizontally?
I'm in Asia, things are a bit different here.
I'm in Asia, things are a bit different here.
Mr. Wedgewood
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I usually don't buy these type of things but damn loving my BotW Skin.
Good news: 0 interference issues with my joycon. ~20 ft away, behind my back, through a wall. Everything seemed to work fine.
Great news: Zelda.
Bad news: after over 4 hours without one, I'm really looking forward to getting a Pro controller. Hopefully tomorrow. I think they should consider bundling those with the Switch before any game. The Joycon are fine on the handheld, but they just don't feel right in the grip, being used for TV play.
Great news: Zelda.
Bad news: after over 4 hours without one, I'm really looking forward to getting a Pro controller. Hopefully tomorrow. I think they should consider bundling those with the Switch before any game. The Joycon are fine on the handheld, but they just don't feel right in the grip, being used for TV play.
Ah ok cool. Cheers for that. Sounds like it's pretty... "Nintendo" barebones online.
I'm assuming the app was meant to be out by now to do the lobbies and stuff... Man this just seems convoluted.
Edit:
So it's very much still in beta. Fair enough!
It's for the parental controls app. You can see the same on p.nintendo.comWhy would Apple and its App store be mentioned with all the other known Switch software and hardware related company credits though? That's the strange bit....
Nintendo crediting Apple within the Switch is odd.
Edit: I'd make a new thread if it were newsworthy, but naturally I can't
PrintedCrayon
Banned
I think they use Safari as a browser for logging into websites.
When I signed into my Twitter to link my accounts I had an email saying that I had a new log in from a Safari browser? Might be something to do with it too?
Why would Apple and its App store be mentioned with all the other known Switch software and hardware related company credits though? That's the strange bit....
Nintendo crediting Apple within the Switch is odd.
Edit: I'd make a new thread if it were newsworthy, but naturally I can't
They just mention the Google Play store beneath. This is just for the multiplayer app that will be released.
No. The app will come later. It says directly on the console that it will be fully released in Fall.
cuchulainn
Member
Perhaps it is just that, they just mentioned Apple in this instance within the Switch UI, no Google mention. :/
Question.
I've been trying to talk myself out of getting a Switch until MK8 comes out, but the hype is getting to me.
But I've promised my wife that I'd trade in my other consoles (Wii U / Xbox One) to get it.
However, eldest daughter and her friend love to play MK on the Wii U....
Is there anything similar / suitable in the eShop that they could use as a substitute for a couple of months until MK comes to the Switch? (They are aged 6, so nothing too complicated)
I've been trying to talk myself out of getting a Switch until MK8 comes out, but the hype is getting to me.
But I've promised my wife that I'd trade in my other consoles (Wii U / Xbox One) to get it.
However, eldest daughter and her friend love to play MK on the Wii U....
Is there anything similar / suitable in the eShop that they could use as a substitute for a couple of months until MK comes to the Switch? (They are aged 6, so nothing too complicated)
Ahh, understood. Will edit, cheers!
Picked up the Switch, Pro Controller, Official Case, Zelda, and 1-2 Switch today. Super Bomberman R isn't here because the supplier dropped the ball. Bought Shovel Knight on the eShop. Downloaded the Snipperclips demo. Played like 2 hours of Zelda.
This is by far the most modern device Nintendo has created. There's still room for improvement but it's something that just feels like it -works- from the moment you take it out from the box. Everything just works and it feels great. It takes like 10 seconds max to set the Dock up. There's no extra installation or customization. The Switch itself is a handheld that looks great, feels great, and does what I expect it to. The moment I dump it on the Dock, I get a console. Pretty neat.
I even managed to get a friend request while playing Zelda before messing with any Friend Codes because someone found me via Fire Emblem Heroes' friend list. I've sent a request to someone else the same way. I took screenshots when playing Zelda. Managed to post it to Twitter pretty seamlessly.
The Pro Controller is the best controller I've used, maybe ever. It's comfortable, it's sturdy, not to heavy, feels just right. Zelda works wonderfully with it.
I have to confess, I haven't tried the Joycons on a game yet, and they are so much smaller than I expected. The Joycon Grip looks silly too. But whatever. We'll see when I test out 1-2 Switch and Snipperclips later on.
This is by far the most modern device Nintendo has created. There's still room for improvement but it's something that just feels like it -works- from the moment you take it out from the box. Everything just works and it feels great. It takes like 10 seconds max to set the Dock up. There's no extra installation or customization. The Switch itself is a handheld that looks great, feels great, and does what I expect it to. The moment I dump it on the Dock, I get a console. Pretty neat.
I even managed to get a friend request while playing Zelda before messing with any Friend Codes because someone found me via Fire Emblem Heroes' friend list. I've sent a request to someone else the same way. I took screenshots when playing Zelda. Managed to post it to Twitter pretty seamlessly.
The Pro Controller is the best controller I've used, maybe ever. It's comfortable, it's sturdy, not to heavy, feels just right. Zelda works wonderfully with it.
I have to confess, I haven't tried the Joycons on a game yet, and they are so much smaller than I expected. The Joycon Grip looks silly too. But whatever. We'll see when I test out 1-2 Switch and Snipperclips later on.
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