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

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I don't know when mine is coming, because I didn't make the order myself and can't check it. But I know it's coming! With Zelda! And I can wait. And I will be happy.
 
Can't wait for the midnight launch. Unfortunately, I won't be able to play Zelda until after work on Friday but I just want the console in my hands.
 
Welp according to Amazon my Switch is on the way together with Bomberman R.

I am a bit annoyed I never went with the Neon as it looked awful in the promo shots but they look nice in photos in real life.

Nintendo consoles are too difficult for me to turn down since the Wii. I've always been a Sega fan boy then Playstation. Was only when I started working I was able to get other consoles and since the PS2/Xbox era I have always had each console.

Nintendo are the only ones who seem to give a damn about local multiplayer, give a damn about children. I hope the console is well supported, it will be the first one my daughter will play when she is a bit older (4 in May).
 
Super excited, now I'm just waiting for the midnight launch at Best Buy. Got my Switch, Zelda Master Edition and Pro Controller all ready for pickup tonight. Just less than 10 hours to go.
 
So, trying to decide on my other launch game purchase. Obviously, BotW is a given.

I was going to do Bomberman or 1,2 Switch, but not so sure anymore. Maybe Snipperclips? I know Shovel Knight is also available tomorrow, as well...
 
I've seen a number of reports regarding the very poor WiFi signal for the Switch even relatively close to the router. Which brings flashbacks from Wii U's launch.

Any of you who got already the Switch have those? And is it on 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz?
 
My Switch just shipped and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow. I am amazed at how fast stuff ships. I can still remember the old days of 2 to 4 weeks shipping.
 
Any pictures of an all red / all blue Switch?

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I want all red so bad but can't justify the cost when I barely have 4 friends.
 
I've seen a number of reports regarding the very poor WiFi signal for the Switch even relatively close to the router. Which brings flashbacks from Wii U's launch.

Any of you who got already the Switch have those? And is it on 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz?

It supports 5Ghz. I personally get between 50Mbps down / 10Mbps up via the connection test looks like.
 
I am doing all digital and just worried about what the eShop sitch is going to be tomorrow when I go to snag Zelda at prime time.
 
Anyone played that Fast RMX game at all? Never heard of it until a few hours ago. Looks like Wipeout sort of. The footage I saw didn't look terrible, but if Nintendo isn't calling it F-Zero Switch then it must have some issues. I haven't seen a single review/preview on it.
 
Does anyone know if you'll be able to use eShop credit (or pre-paid cards) to get stuff on the Switch's eShop? I've got a $35 card I'd like to put towards Zelda, but I'm not sure if it'll work (and if it doesn't I'd try to get a physical copy instead).
 
Does anyone know if you'll be able to use eShop credit (or pre-paid cards) to get stuff on the Switch's eShop? I've got a $35 card I'd like to put towards Zelda, but I'm not sure if it'll work (and if it doesn't I'd try to get a physical copy instead).

I'm almost positive you can, saw a few posts from earlier that said you could. Haven't verified it myself though.
 
In UK, just changed my delivery day with DPD to Sunday when I know I'll be in so there won't be a fuck up and it's left on my doorstep or with a neighbour who steals it (possible in my flat, lol). Sad times I'll have to wait, but at least there shouldn't be any complications. I'm working all day tomorrow and Saturday morning anyway so it's not much of a loss. Got all week off next week to enjoy it! :D
 
I want all red so bad but can't justify the cost when I barely have 4 friends.
Looks good.

Weird thing is though, after lusting for the Neon for months, I'm having a last-minute Grey urge. Just the one shade, mind.

Hope I can get a Grey somewhere tomorrow.
 
So how the Joy-Cons actually connect (in terms of communication and power) directly to the tablet? I was watching DF's video earlier, and for the life of me I couldn't see any kind of connectors or electrodes on either the controllers or the tablet.. it was just the slot. Are they that hidden, or am I just blind? I'll take a closer look tomorrow, of course, I'm just curious.
 
My Switch just shipped and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow. I am amazed at how fast stuff ships. I can still remember the old days of 2 to 4 weeks shipping.

Dude, it's crazy. I ordered a pair of AirPods 6 weeks ago. They finally shipped yesterday.

Shanghai to my front door in WV in LESS than 24 hours. How fucking insane is that?
 
"pre-rung" my unit at gamestop, I guess that's something they do now. Just gotta go back at 11:45 to pick up my bag. There's currently 4 frosty looking highschool kids waiting outside for the non-preordered units. Best of luck to them.
 
So how the Joy-Cons actually connect (in terms of communication and power) directly to the tablet? I was watching DF's video earlier, and for the life of me I couldn't see any kind of connectors or electrodes on either the controllers or the tablet.. it was just the slot. Are they that hidden, or am I just blind? I'll take a closer look tomorrow, of course, I'm just curious.
They slide on and then a little latch clicks in place.
 
Anyone played that Fast RMX game at all? Never heard of it until a few hours ago. Looks like Wipeout sort of. The footage I saw didn't look terrible, but if Nintendo isn't calling it F-Zero Switch then it must have some issues. I haven't seen a single review/preview on it.

It's an updated version of Fast Racing Neo for Wii U. More tracks, better graphics, etc.

Worth picking up if you never played it on Wii U.
 
I'm sure it's been asked a hundred times already but is Amazon sitting on some peoples orders? Mine is listed at "shipping now" for almost 5 hours. I'm not even sure if UPS and Fed Ex can guarantee next day this late....
 
Sure. Even so it's interesting as it's some kind of native support, I don't remember seeing any menu about USB devices in the settings (from the videos I watched), but maybe I missed it, who knows.
Wii had usb kbd support.
 
Dumb question, but does the switch run like in docked mode (with higher clocks I guess) when connected to something like a power bank or other USB outlet? Or only when it's docked?
 
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