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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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Milly Osworth
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Its such a cool device. Brought it to my parents and I can just play Zelda there 😮
sleepnaught
Member
Yep, I bought the official charger and it actually charges pretty quickly, even when playing Zelda.
Equanimity
Member
Yeah that's the only solution atm.
Thanks!
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.
Is there a translation guide for PPT? It looks simple enough but I want to make sure I'm not missing some settings or game modes etc. Would like to buy before end of April
Enjoyed my time with Zelda last night - not really sure about the control feel in portable mode, felt awkward for me. Bought a pro and will see what that's like when I hook it up to my tv. I think the portable mode is great for me considering I don't always want to sit at the TV and play
It's pretty straight forward even if you don't ready hiragana and katakana, but it certainly helps.
Not sure if there are any additional modes in the final version (I thought I heard there were), but you should be able to get by with this guide:
https://puyonexus.com/wiki/Puyo_Puyo_Tetris_Menu_Translation
Spectromixer
Member
Two questions
Does the Switch really not charge up to 100% when using the dock?
And can you get rid of Japanese news in the feed when you have a Japanese account/demos?
Does the Switch really not charge up to 100% when using the dock?
And can you get rid of Japanese news in the feed when you have a Japanese account/demos?
Resistance100
Member
Yeah I just used my Google pixel charger
mine just charged fully in the dock o.o
Lé Blade Runner
Member
You're not the only one who has said that. It means that I have to get one... Eventually. The Joy-Cons are allright for now.
sleepnaught
Member
Mine has no problems charging to 100% whether in the dock or with a charger
I charged mine yesterday using my charger that I bought from Google for my 6P.
I bought two, just to have one to use for my laptop. Can't wait until someone makes some software for Windows to pick it up as a 360 controller.
Karspankey
Banned
So is there really a reason to turn the system off besides if you expect to not play it for a long time? It also seems to turn the system back on if you dock it making me think that it isn't suggested.
Any word on how much power the sleep mode consumes? Can I just leave a game running and not worry about it? And finally, all I need to do is press the power button at the top to put it into sleep mode, right? Or does that just lock the screen?
Any word on how much power the sleep mode consumes? Can I just leave a game running and not worry about it? And finally, all I need to do is press the power button at the top to put it into sleep mode, right? Or does that just lock the screen?
At this point in time, no (seriously, wtf Nintendo). No word on if they'll add support in a firmware update (or if they even can).
I picked up a Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the headphone port and I'm going to see if that works.
SuperCambot
Banned
Has anyone slid on the wrist strap backwards yet? I have. It was so hard to get off, my hand slipped and I snapped off the little gray lock tab.
So yeah.. I broke my wrist strap already.
So yeah.. I broke my wrist strap already.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I was wondering the same thing, and can't find an answer. I do know that the power draw during sleep mode on battery power is very low, so it's probably similar when docked. I still want to know for sure, though; there's a reason I don't keep my Xbox One in instant-on mode...
Puyo puyo Tetris on the Japanese Eshop
I only tried one of those once and it was really hard to slide back off. Maybe it was backwards.
No.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Playing the first couple of hours of Zelda, I can honestly see myself using this in handheld mode more than TV mode. So comfortable to play and despite being 720p the image is super crisp, for obvious reasons.
Kudo
Member
Thanks!
Quite excited to be back, just updated firmware and Zelda, letting it charge to full before starting my adventure.
What? Of course you can! Press the Home button on the pro controller to turn the system on.
As is the demo for Dragon Quest Heroes 1+2 btw.
Doh! How did I not figure that out.
hehe. No worries. I've had my own blunders yesterday.
Had to look up how to throw away unwanted weapons in Zelda. I somehow couldn't figure it out. doh! indeed.
For a good bit I just equipped them and threw them onto the floor instead. lol
Couldn't do that with bows though.
theSlacker
Member
Is there an easier way to fully turn off the system then holding the button on top of the tablet part till the power options menu comes up? I've never really used sleep mode on anything and just like turning things off.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Hot tip: Switch game carts are approximately the same size as a microSD to SD card adapter (but about twice the thickness). Some of my microSD/SD card adapter cases fit the carts well for individual storage and transportation purposes.
Spectromixer
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vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
Doesn't seem like it. It'd be nice to do it remotely.
Hmm. Mine charged to 100% as I was playing Zelda in docked mode without any problems.
Srupid question but will it be in English.
I just thought I heard some games will switch to language of device
Anyways. Love the grey version. Very happy with my color choice. Makes it super sleek.
Spectromixer
Member
That's good to hear. I think both gamexplain and giant bomb said they noticed it didn't charge fully while planing.
polygon_monkey
Member
Anyone know how to return the 'News' to english after you've setup a japanese account?
First post, so I hope I`m doing this right.. I have been doing some research, and it seems you can turn it completely off while in the dock if you have the joycons detached and hold the power button to get the power options menu. Then just snap the joycons on for charging, and it will stay turned off.
If they are attached you can also hold the power button for a while and the power options screen will show. Then just release it and press+hold again for about 5 sec. and it turns off.
I am also wondering if it`s the best solution to just keep it charging in the dock at all times when not in use though, or if it can hurt the battery-life.
GwyndolinCinder
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smashballTaz
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I think I've heard reports that Zelda is pretty intensive, so that even when docked it will still drain battery as is charging.
Well that's strange. :-/
I took it with me to bed afterwards and kept playing, so I know it was at 100% as it dropped to 80 or so after about an hour undocked.
No, the Japanese version is only Japanese.
You'll have to wait for the western version to get Puyo Puyo Tetris in English.
Here's a great thread with all the English supported games: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1349430&highlight=
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