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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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Thanks. Still up and just got one ordered.
GinoFelino
Member
With the scratch thread devolving into flame wars;
What's the best/a good glass screen protector for Switch available in EU right now?
What's the best/a good glass screen protector for Switch available in EU right now?
It works just fine. Go to home menu and change the grip order in the controller settings to sideways joycons. Start any neo geo game and it will work with 2 players.
Kudo
Member
Not sure if this is good place to post this, but I've posted before that I'd buy Switch if it's region free and sure enough Nintendo did that so..
Hyped to start it tonight.
I bet nobody cares but this is also my first Nintendo console in decades, I've had access to them all but last one I bought for myself was Gamecube with region free disc.
Hyped to start it tonight.
I bet nobody cares but this is also my first Nintendo console in decades, I've had access to them all but last one I bought for myself was Gamecube with region free disc.
A day in I think what I most appreciate about the Switch is that it's a system built to play games. It's uncomplicated, it's streamlined, I can put a game in and just play. I never realized before now how much I missed that aspect of consoles, before they became entertainment hubs.
It's probably the best part of the experience. Well, the best part after Breath of the Wild at least.
It's probably the best part of the experience. Well, the best part after Breath of the Wild at least.
Snarfington
Member
I would guess it's the ambient light sensor for auto brightness.
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Enjoy, it's a great little console, especially as a handheld.
That's probably right. At first I thought it was a scratch.
Kudo
Member
Next step is to get glass screen protector and one of those tablet arms I can attach to my bed, that would be gaming bliss.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Anyone try any of the arcade archives? Metal Slug 3?
Took a while for me to find that out too. It works fine with kof if you want a fast match, but hitting A B and C at the same time for combos is a problem with only joycons.
I bought kof98 - Works really well, plenty of options smooth gameplay. Apparently it's the same version thats also on PS4.
Ban Puncher
Member
Is there going to be a physical release of Shovel Knight for the Switch down the track?
PSFan
Member
People might want to think twice about putting skins on their Switch. Dbrand, themselves has warned against it on reddit. Apparently it causes damage to the finish or something.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5xc5si/warning_do_not_skin_your_nintendo_switch/
They are even refunding people who ordered skins from them.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5xc5si/warning_do_not_skin_your_nintendo_switch/
They are even refunding people who ordered skins from them.
ultratruman
Banned
Does the Switch have a sleep mode? Is the game state preserved in ram?
Very happy to report that my iPad charger + Anker Powerline+ 6ft USB-A -> USB-C cable combo is strong enough to charge the handheld while I'm playing Zelda!
This means I can leave my AC adaptor in the dock and keep this for my room.
Yes!!!
That's the Anker cable you recommended me. I bought that and I have an iPad charger!!!
Good stuff.
abstract alien
Member
Niiiiice! Thanks for this bit of info!
Lighthouse
Member
I have a issue with my Switch.
I shut it down completely(not sleep) and left it in the dock where I plan to keep it as it will be used as a home console. Now the screen blinks every 2 seconds showing the battery is fully charged. Also I can see the HDMI connection go on and off on my TV at the same rate.
Is this normal behavior? Why? How are you meant to store the Switch when not in use?
I shut it down completely(not sleep) and left it in the dock where I plan to keep it as it will be used as a home console. Now the screen blinks every 2 seconds showing the battery is fully charged. Also I can see the HDMI connection go on and off on my TV at the same rate.
Is this normal behavior? Why? How are you meant to store the Switch when not in use?
IlGialloMondadori
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So, any impressions of blaster master?
The Elite
BOSS
That's not normal. See if you can hold down power to do a full reboot.
Ah, you have to set it on the system level?
I only checked in game.
That's indeed great news!
No problem.
Be sure to download the demo (or full game
) for Puyo Puyo Tetris, it's brilliant!The demo butting is the one I highlighted in red.
Silly question. My wii u tablet broke last year and I never replaced it. So i have the wii u console, plus a bunch of wii motes n stuff. Is any of that useable on the switch, or have they said if it ever would be? Just wondering before I decide to sell them all off and get the switch for my daughter.
TerryLee81
Member
My kickstand doesn't stay put when holding the Switch in my hands. Anyone else with this problem?
It's not staying flush with the system.
It's not staying flush with the system.
Octavianus
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Had to pry myself away from BOTW for a little because I wanted to try some of the other games I've bought.
-Fast Racing RMX is legit. I liked Neo quite a bit as well but I had a couple of small complaints with the game and all of them seem to have been adressed. So, it's a bigger and better version of that game. Nice
-Super Bomberman R is alright. I like Bomberman and it plays like Bomberman.
I don't like the dynamic camera much but thankfully you can turn it off.
-Snipperclips is really cute. I've only played a little bit of the singleplayer so far but it works well. Going to play this with my nephew later today.
-Shovel Knight is Shovel Knight.
No, it was the opposite for me. I had trouble getting it out when I wanted to insert my Micro SD card
-Fast Racing RMX is legit. I liked Neo quite a bit as well but I had a couple of small complaints with the game and all of them seem to have been adressed. So, it's a bigger and better version of that game. Nice
-Super Bomberman R is alright. I like Bomberman and it plays like Bomberman.
I don't like the dynamic camera much but thankfully you can turn it off.
-Snipperclips is really cute. I've only played a little bit of the singleplayer so far but it works well. Going to play this with my nephew later today.
-Shovel Knight is Shovel Knight.
No, it was the opposite for me. I had trouble getting it out when I wanted to insert my Micro SD card
Conrad Link
Member
I'm thinking for my setup I might have to have the dock lying down to more easily get the system in and out (ie trying to avoid those scratches!)
This shouldn't pose any problems right?
This shouldn't pose any problems right?
What are the limitations of the demo? Can you play a 4P mode?Be sure to download the demo (or full game
The demo butting is the one I highlighted in red.
sleepnaught
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It does. Try and scroll down. Mine shows surround sound
abstract alien
Member
Will do. It's been a day and I'm in love with this machine.No problem.
Be sure to download the demo (or full game
The demo butting is the one I highlighted in red.
Lighthouse
Member
I did some testing and discovered the Switch seems to be fully shutting down outside the cradle, but as soon as its placed in the cradle or left in the cradle its powering on and putting it in sleep mode.
Also power off is not an option through either the home menu or quick home menu. Is that normal?
MikeHaggar
Member
How are people handling docking/charging when not in use? Is everyone just putting it in sleep mode and docking it with joycons attached? I'm just concerned about constantly charging the battery in the Switch as well as the batteries in the joycons...
Equanimity
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Maaaaaardy
Member
I played Zelda on Wii U, it was so good I need to play it in the best possible state so roll on tomorrow baby. Thanks for the special Sunday delivery Nintendo.
God bless.
God bless.
Lighthouse
Member
You telling me its impossible to keep the Switch fully powered off while in the cradle?
My only solution so far is unplugging it while not is use.
Octavianus
Banned
I turn the switch off and put it in my carry case when its fully charged.
sleepnaught
Member
Enjoying the Switch a lot. But I'm still upset about the screen. Just looks so dull and washed out. Even my TN panel monitor looks vastly superior to this. Its a step up from the Wii U gamepad, but not by a whole lot.
Don't forget about how fast the OS is. I really really like it, a big contrast to 3DS and Wii U
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Weird. I think there's some panel lottery happening, or maybe some people are more discerning, as I think the screen looks fantastic.
You can only play play VS and Swap mode.
And it goes back to the menu after each game. Every game has 2 rounds btw.
But you can indeed play with up to 4 people, or against up to 3 CPU players, even with separate joycons and such.
I already have the game physically on both the PS4 and Vita and I'll be getting this one the day it comes out in Europe.
It's my favourite Tetris game since Tetris DS.
Same here.
Never felt this with the Wii U, not even on launch day.
But this one feels very special already.
Issues aside (left joycon disconnects from a certain distance and possible Hori premium screen protectors not sticking, and having to be careful with inserting the system into the dock), I haven't felt this way about a system since I imported the original DS from Japan as EU launch was still unknown. The Vita came very close but sadly is starting to be left behind.
Having such an incredible Zelda game at launch is certainly helping a lot as well.
These impressions are common from what I read:
https://www.cnet.com/uk/news/after-...-ready-to-welcome-nintendo-back-into-my-life/
Nintendo has the right platform to win over gamers they lost.
https://www.cnet.com/uk/news/after-...-ready-to-welcome-nintendo-back-into-my-life/
Nintendo has the right platform to win over gamers they lost.
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