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So this is how Nintendo expects us to use headsets and voice chat on Switch
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How is that an adequate solution? I still need to use a phone and I sure as hell don't like the TV sound being blared into my voice chat. Even any possible alternative to this is shit, because Nintendo didn't think this through.
alexbull_uk
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Oh c'mon Nintendo.
Why do they do things like this??
Why do they do things like this??
Twenty7KVN
Member
So this is Hori solution. I'll wait until i see what Nintendo does, still a stupid problem to have in the first place.
Jawmuncher
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Switch revision is gonna kill when it includes voice chat without clunk
The Horror the horror
Banned
Any chance this will get fixed in the upcoming online services patch?
Let him hold out for hope. Some people were also thinking Nintendo would announce an achievement system until the day of the Switch release.
Given that this solution here is necessary, there's little else Nintendo will have for offer. All they could do is probably release their own adapter.
Ah, OK, I didn't realise that. It's still far from ideal but at least it;s something.
test_account
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Could this be Nintendo's plan? Kids gets screamed at when playing Splatoon, Nintendo will just reply:
Nintendo: "We don't have voice chat on our system"
Reporter: "But kids were called names when playing Splatoon 2 online, a game developed and published by you, Nintendo"
Nintendo: "We don't have voice chat on your system"
Reporter: "How do you explain that the voice chat happened through the game?"
Nintendo: "We don't have voice chat on your system"
EDIT: Cant see this being the reason. Nintendo has their own app, so its not really much different than offering the service directly on their system when it comes to be responsible in that sense.
If Nintendo would sell condoms:
Nintendo fans:
"I pull out anyway!"
Hahahhaa, this is amazing. (Wipes away tear)
Nintendo Apologists:
"It only counts anyway if you contract syphilis."
Rellik
Member
You'll be waiting a long time.
Suburban Thug
Member
You cut off the post to quote one sentence that makes it look like I'm taking a cheap shot at Nintendo. If that's not cherrypicking then I must have the definition wrong. I dislike this "solution" because it is needlessly convoluted compared to what the competition offers.
And my conclusion is logical, the only thing illogical is Nintendo's approach to online gaming. They always try to do something different whether it's with hardware or software; sometimes it works but most of the time comes off as try-hard incompetence IMO.
And I don't even care about voice chat that much.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
absolute mess.
Nintendo defense force is going to defend even this smh. This is not going to prevent people from doing it and there is parental control to protect kids from this.
Jim_Cacher
Member
I will wait for a Bluetooth connector.... This is stupid as heck
I've been playing Overwatch for 9 months or something on PS4 and I have never heard a single mic. Not even once.
The last time I used voice chat was for Splatoon on Wii U via Discord with friends lol.
About the Switch supporting Bluetooth headsets...lol.
Haha, brilliant!If Nintendo would sell condoms:
Nintendo fans:
"I pull out anyway!"
Yeah, my friends on Skype is the same on my console friends list. Hang on, your new let me enter your friend code, I've got no way to message you, but fingers crossed you got it, now sign into your Skype account, add my Skype user name too, wonderful, now let me connect this whatcha-macall-it to this thingy-majig, all set, one last thing, let's load up the app store, download the app, sign in, ahh, I see you, let's game....but I need to charge my phone, hang on let me find a socket close enough so I can play now. Simples.
GhostTrick
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GiantBreadbug
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Voice chat is a million miles away from anything I give a shit about, but it's pretty insane that they can't get this right.
Come on, Nintendo. Let parents do their jobs and stop doing it for them (if that's even their reasoning behind this dumb bullshit).
In the end it's just a very bad and stupid decision, but not a huge deal to me in any way. Would be nice to see them just do the elegant and reasonable thing for people who want to use it.
Come on, Nintendo. Let parents do their jobs and stop doing it for them (if that's even their reasoning behind this dumb bullshit).
In the end it's just a very bad and stupid decision, but not a huge deal to me in any way. Would be nice to see them just do the elegant and reasonable thing for people who want to use it.
R_thanatos
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i'm surprised ..i don't think it would be like this.
i mean i expected a stupid solution but ...
Well at least i get a laugh at this "solution"
i mean i expected a stupid solution but ...
Well at least i get a laugh at this "solution"
For sure and in top if it they will ask money for it.
Nintendo isn't referring people to some 3rd party app like Discord if they want to use voice chat. Instead, Nintendo's launching its very own chat app on iOS/Android. So, if people get harassed when using Nintendo's app it'd still be on Nintendo.
Or in other words: The idea that Switch has no built in voice chat due to concerns kids could get harassed is quite simple non-sense. After all, Nintendo is still very much offering and publishing its very own chat solution. Whether or not it's on smartphones or on their console is of no importance when it's still Nintendo publishing it.
Calm Mind
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If Nintendo would sell condoms:
Nintendo fans:
"I pull out anyway!"
You are 12.
Oh wow, really? Thanks, I'll give that a try.
If Nintendo would sell condoms:
Nintendo fans:
"I pull out anyway!"
This is all-time top tier NeoGaf post right there! Brilliant job!
Twenty7KVN
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Vital Tundra
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If they aren't going to give us a simple, convenient voice chat solution within the console, what's the point of even using their way? I'll just keep using Discord, that is on my phone as well.
Why is it not possible to do chat from the Switch?
Why is it not possible to do chat from the Switch?
Daffy Duck
Member
How innovative.
Nintendo doing what others aren't brave enough to do.
Nintendo doing what others aren't brave enough to do.
Risk Breaker
Member
LMAO, whatyearisit.jpg is the only thing I can say.
Your alternative will be a single speaker headset connected to your phone while TV sound is on. They have been pretty clear about the whole app solution.
Nintendo Hardware in general:
Perfect representation of thier services and account lol
old manatee
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