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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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I'm having the same issue. Right before I went to bed I put both the joy cons on the dock, woke up the next morning and the left one is fully charged but the right is dead. I try charging the right one and the charge doesn't show, but when I take the right one off and slide it back on it starts to show half then I do it again and now it says it's full wtf?
This really sucks, never had an Nintendo system with issues before til now.
There should be a setting in your monitors software menu. Some monitors use weird wording though, like Samsung.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Is there some sort of database that I can plug my TV's model number into so I can see what it uses?
Mine is set to the exact same thing and looks like the top, not the bottom picture.
Try plugging your info in on google "manuafacturer model black level" and see what comes up. Some manufacturers use different wording so it's difficult to tell.
It get's warm when docked but nothing out of the ordinary or damaging.
JrBaconCheeseburger
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i have a question.
Zelda seems to not be running smoothly in docked mode, yeah i heard about the reports etc etc but...
Will the switch be extremely limited by going this hybrid route? Can we expect a solid 1080P/60FPS from games or is that even wishful thinking at this point.
I more than anyone wants the switch to do well but i can't say i am very optimistic.
Zelda seems to not be running smoothly in docked mode, yeah i heard about the reports etc etc but...
Will the switch be extremely limited by going this hybrid route? Can we expect a solid 1080P/60FPS from games or is that even wishful thinking at this point.
I more than anyone wants the switch to do well but i can't say i am very optimistic.
I think the Switch is now my exclusive home for indies. I used to love buying them on PSN because so many were cross play between PS4 and Vita, but since I finally sold my Vita this year, I want to retain that flexibility, especially to take something like stardew valley back and forth from home to work.
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1080/60 is not going to be realistic at all for anything intensive like Zelda.
Yeah, I keep hitting buttons by accident. No good.
Sarcastic Poster
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How is the d-pad? It looks like it'll be terrible to use.
Resistance100
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I tried that last night but still kept my hands quite close together out of habit. Guess that a couple of decades of gaming ingrained there
I noticed I ended up crossing my hands and resting them in my lap, unless I was using gyro aiming. A+ comfort. Probably not a great way to play fighting games though :lol
The only D-Pad centric game released is Shovel Knight. Be sure to check impressions of that.
It's not ideal and I would definitely buy a D-pad Joycon if they are ever made, but I was playing some KOF 98 last night and surprisingly I was able to pull of special and even super moves without any troubles.
It does take some getting used to though.
When playing docked, I will always opt for the pro controller I have to say.
That thing is simply perfection as far as standard controllers go.
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It's a lot of fun. I really suck at it though.
All the years of playing F-Zero and WipEout somehow don't translate into this game and I'm struggling with the controls.
But that's just me. Just need to get the hand of how it plays and find a decent craft.
Captain_Wreckus
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Anyone try Fast RMX yet? Thinking up picking up a $50 nintendo shop card and picking up that & put the rest towards Bomberman.
March of the Crabs
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So if I'm having MASSIVE issues with the left joycon, would it be my joycon, console or my placement of the console?
Preferably the joycon since my girlfriend is having issues with her touch screen so I could switch out the joycons before she returns it since it's defective anyway.
It rules. So smooth and pretty too.
Preferably the joycon since my girlfriend is having issues with her touch screen so I could switch out the joycons before she returns it since it's defective anyway.
It rules. So smooth and pretty too.
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TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Where's the activity log on this thing?
Skeletos311
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Is there a digital manual for games somewhere when you press the Home button, like on Wii U and 3DS?
Was wondering about this. I'd like to know how long I've played Zelda for...
Closest thing we have to that is using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App, which is only accessible through your phone I think. Gives you a basic activity log that tells you how long you've been playing your games.
Man...I hope Nintendo ramps up production of those software updates!
The App is nice. Quick connection to your account and console, everything worked surprisingly well for a Nintendo "online" product, it has push notifications that alert you when the child account has gone over the time limit. If this is any indication then the proper social app that they are launching should at least be very usable.
Conkerkid11
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Turns out that the existence of an entirely new account for the Switch was a blessing in disguise. Now I can finally hook my debit card back up to the account rather than relying on eShop cards purchased from Amazon.
Story behind that is I bought Luigi's Mansion 3DS on the eShop at midnight, their store error coded out, didn't redeem my purchase, and charged me anyways, so I charged back through my bank, then like 12 hours later, they ended up giving me Luigi's Mansion anyways, but banned me from using anything but third-party eShop cards to buy anything. Tried to sort it out with them, they told me to contact my bank. Tried to sort it out with my bank, they wouldn't do anything.
Just bought Shovel Knight off the eShop on Switch using my debit card. So happy I can do this now.
Also ordered a bunch of stuff on Amazon and GameStop. Getting the official case from GameStop. Getting a USB type-c cable from Amazon, along with a 3.0 wall port and a Pro controller. I've got a glass protector ordered to, but it won't be here for weeks, and I'm tempted to just use the plastic one the Nintendo case comes with.
Story behind that is I bought Luigi's Mansion 3DS on the eShop at midnight, their store error coded out, didn't redeem my purchase, and charged me anyways, so I charged back through my bank, then like 12 hours later, they ended up giving me Luigi's Mansion anyways, but banned me from using anything but third-party eShop cards to buy anything. Tried to sort it out with them, they told me to contact my bank. Tried to sort it out with my bank, they wouldn't do anything.
Just bought Shovel Knight off the eShop on Switch using my debit card. So happy I can do this now.
Also ordered a bunch of stuff on Amazon and GameStop. Getting the official case from GameStop. Getting a USB type-c cable from Amazon, along with a 3.0 wall port and a Pro controller. I've got a glass protector ordered to, but it won't be here for weeks, and I'm tempted to just use the plastic one the Nintendo case comes with.
Yea I actually rather like it myself.
Conkerkid11
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Wait, so what's the deal with Specter of Torment? Is it not included with the $25 Treasure Trove?
What app?
Ah, funny that everybody's using that to check game hours.
CreepingFear
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First I thought he was talking about PC=Personal Computer, but I think he's talking about the PC=Parental Controls app.
Conkerkid11
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To quote and answer myself like a crazy person. Specter of Torment comes with Treasure Trove.
WheelHoss1
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Zelda is everything I'd hoped for and is giving me that feeling I had the first time I played Dark Souls . . . wanting to explore every corner of this huge, seamlessly-connected world.
But I do agree that it's hard to go from Horizon 4K/HDR to 900p washed-out daytime lighting on the big screen . . .
But I do agree that it's hard to go from Horizon 4K/HDR to 900p washed-out daytime lighting on the big screen . . .
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