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Nintendo Switch Launch Thread: Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER!
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
I bought Blaster Master Zero today to help break up long BotW play sessions. BMZ is really good!
Those are the two games I have so far and I'm loving them both. Perfect games to bounce between.
Diablohead
Member
I don't know, but I do know that he deleted all his tweets unrelated to undertale on his twitter account then sort of went silent, I guess he was completely overwhelmed.
Finally got my Switch, and it's a blast... Except the WiFi doesn't work really well.
i'm getting this error message wheneverr I test the connection:
"Error code 2160-0202
The connection has failed.
The network is not responding.
Please try again later."
I have fiber internet and every other device I use works without any problem over WiFI.
Any idea what I should do?
[EDIT] Also, it has no problem detecting and connecting to my WiFi network. It's just that the speed seems so slow I can successfully complete a connection test or connect to the eshop. The eshop gives me error code 2811-1028 "the page cannot be displayed".
i'm getting this error message wheneverr I test the connection:
"Error code 2160-0202
The connection has failed.
The network is not responding.
Please try again later."
I have fiber internet and every other device I use works without any problem over WiFI.
Any idea what I should do?
[EDIT] Also, it has no problem detecting and connecting to my WiFi network. It's just that the speed seems so slow I can successfully complete a connection test or connect to the eshop. The eshop gives me error code 2811-1028 "the page cannot be displayed".
Set your router to 5ghz if you haven't yet. See if that helps.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
Oh my heart. I've been using this thing in handheld mode for a hundred hours in the last couple weeks, and just found these small cracks forming at stress points.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
Garrett Hawke
Member
that's very alarming.
Right? It's so good.
One thing I was surprised about was that I was able to play the game fine without a traditional D-pad. I played much of it in portable mode with the Joy-Cons attached, and the left Joy-Con's "button D-pad" suited me just fine. I also used the Pro Controller for a bit of it after the update, which was great too.
Either way, people should be dropping the $10 for this game.
Lord Helmet
Member
Manually set your Primary DNS to 8.8.8.8 and Secondary to 8.8.4.4. Also, make sure your SSID is not hidden. Mine had issues with that. It won't be perfect, but it should work. More wifi talk in available this thread.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1349696
blame space
Banned
they should get geometry wars and rhythm heaven on this thing
billmcdougal
Member
If this got a new good Rhythm Heaven, I'd probably trade in my Wii.
Thanks, that seemed to do the trick. Getting decent speeds too
Great to hear!
Oh my heart. I've been using this thing in handheld mode for a hundred hours in the last couple weeks, and just found these small cracks forming at stress points.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
How the hell is that NOT covered under warranty?
I'd like to see how they worm their way around that. It's clearly a design defect if it can't withstand normal use for a few weeks. Jeeze, Nintendo, we love you but c'mon now.
Definitely let us know how it turns out for you, and if they send a replacement unit with your save files restored to it. Hopefully you recorded your original units serial number to check?
GreySquirrel
Member
Ok I officially caved. Ordered a grey Switch + Zelda + a pro controller from the UK Nintendo Store. First Nintendo console since the Gamecube. Played Twilight Princess on my nephew's Wii but that's it. Looking forward to catching up on some Nintendo magic. Gonna thoroughly test the left joycon whenever it arrives tho
bobawesome
Member
Anyone else have chipped paint/plastic/whatever on their Switch or is it just me?
Diablohead
Member
Oh my heart. I've been using this thing in handheld mode for a hundred hours in the last couple weeks, and just found these small cracks forming at stress points.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
Just wondering, do you hold it one handed while doing other things while games load and such? if I try to hold mine with one hand on a joycon it feels so heavy I dislike doing it, so I put the thing down then pick it back up instead.
That's a good point.
I never hold it one-handed by a joycon. I always extend my fingers to the back of the tablet itself. It's probably good practice for Switch owners to do it that way if they need to hold it one handed for a while.
Oh my heart. I've been using this thing in handheld mode for a hundred hours in the last couple weeks, and just found these small cracks forming at stress points.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
So sorry that happened to you and that Nintendo fixes that for you for free. I hope that never happens to mine either.
BrownWalrus
Member
Got my very first switch bug today
Woke it up from sleep mode with pro controller and while I was doing something on the side for ~30seconds my TV screen went blank. Thought it went back to sleep so I tried waking it up and nothing happened. Went to grab the tablet from the dock and noticed the screen was lit - picked it up and saw this:
Hit power button and it restarted very quickly.. no errors since and hopefully it's nothing serious. Binding of Isaac was last game in there but I haven't tried playing it since that happened since I immediately took it out and put Zelda back in.
Woke it up from sleep mode with pro controller and while I was doing something on the side for ~30seconds my TV screen went blank. Thought it went back to sleep so I tried waking it up and nothing happened. Went to grab the tablet from the dock and noticed the screen was lit - picked it up and saw this:
Hit power button and it restarted very quickly.. no errors since and hopefully it's nothing serious. Binding of Isaac was last game in there but I haven't tried playing it since that happened since I immediately took it out and put Zelda back in.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Having never played Shovel Knight...Is it worth buying on the Switch?
E: Also, can you rearrange or change the way the homescreen layout is? I'd prefer a grid instead of a line now that I own enough games to have to scroll.
E: Also, can you rearrange or change the way the homescreen layout is? I'd prefer a grid instead of a line now that I own enough games to have to scroll.
billmcdougal
Member
Definitely. I'd buy it on Switch for sure if I didn't already have the 3ds version.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Who else is bringing a Pro Controller with them everytime they take their Switch on the road? I'm tempted to not even bother bringing the JoyCons.
Vault Dweller 111
Member
So will my Iphone charger work on the Switch? So I can charge the portable near my bed and still have it charge in the dock without moving cables around?
This is all you need, I'm like 175 hours in.
This is me exactly. Just not feeling the unit in portable mode at all. It's a shame too, because I love the screen.
Naked Snake
Member
It's annoying that to turn it off you need to hold the button on the tablet for a few seconds then make two more menu selections just to power it off. Wish there was a way to do it remotely with the controllers.
forknknife
Banned
Same here, wifi is the thing I'm most disappointed with, maybe my only big complaint really but it's really worrying me. If i won't be able to play online via wifi, only docked via LAN, that would suck big time.
I think the UI will have to change as the console's library and features become more robust.
People always talk about how amazing the 360's blade UI use to be... it was snappy and a minimalist design. Which was indeed a great design.
But the reality is as more games came out, as apps became a thing. The blade design just didn't make sense, and would of needed a lot of moderation from the end user to stay usable.
bitesnintendog
Member
I'm extremely worried about this as well. I have to be next to my router for it to work well enough for eshop. From there I can move back to my living room but it seems to lose signal pretty fast once I start to do online functions. If I can't play Mario Kart or Splatoon in my living room I'm going to be pretty upset.
For reference I can use everything else, including my Wii U and 3DS, in every room in my house. The Switch is my only problem device.
bumpkin
Member
That's odd. I have an acquaintance who had the exact same thing happen, and as far as I heard, he got it repaired/replaced for free by Nintendo.Oh my heart. I've been using this thing in handheld mode for a hundred hours in the last couple weeks, and just found these small cracks forming at stress points.
The dude I spoke to at Nintendo said it wasn't covered under warranty but he'd mark it as such to see if we could get it repaired for free, otherwise it'll be $99. I've heard people don't lose their save file (I'd like to not lose 100+ hours of Zelda progress), so I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'll report back in a couple weeks when I get my unit back.
Talking of Joycon straps, tonight was the first time I realised each strap can fit EITHER Joycon!!!
I had simply not seen this stated before. I thought the system came with one for the + Joycon and one for the - Joycon. Playing snipperclips tonight and my gf managed to put one in the wrong way. I was dumbfounded as I knew I'd put the + on my + sided Joycon and gave her the other strap...
NOPE. Turn them round and they can fit on either Joycon. For fucks sake.
I had simply not seen this stated before. I thought the system came with one for the + Joycon and one for the - Joycon. Playing snipperclips tonight and my gf managed to put one in the wrong way. I was dumbfounded as I knew I'd put the + on my + sided Joycon and gave her the other strap...
NOPE. Turn them round and they can fit on either Joycon. For fucks sake.
Left the Switch docked in sleep mode, went to wake it by pressing home on the joy con and it froze upon waking. Only way to get it out of this state was to take the switch out of the dock and hold down Standby button for about 10 seconds. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm not sure leaving the console docked on sleep is a good idea...
Yeah, I'm with you. It's attractive, clean, and quick. Love it.
TheFuzz
Member
AetherZX
Member
Mine has a few in a vertical pattern on the back. Used some fabric on the dock and not a single one appeared since.
Mr. Wedgewood
Member
Switch is a blessing and a curse...makes cardio time feel like a breeze, makes waiting for dessert with beer feel like a breeze.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
Looks like a regular tablet.
-Mutsukki-
Member
The weirdest part of this is you not seeing this stated at all. This was in all "problems with the Switch" threads pretty consistently and yeah it sucks
SmiteOfHand
Member
I think the handheld in public thing is like the watching a movie solo thing. Nobody cares. They really, really don't.
And in the rare instance somebody does they are probably incredibly insecure and self conscious themselves. Fuck 'em.
And in the rare instance somebody does they are probably incredibly insecure and self conscious themselves. Fuck 'em.
TheFuzz
Member
.... well for those wondering, definitely don't use the toothpaste method to buff it out. It wore down the finish on the back so now there's a glossy spot on the back.
Can't win I guess.
LyleLanley
Banned
Using a Switch at the gym makes sense to me but playing it at a restaurant seems like a bit much.
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