TheGamingBox
Banned
that is the desync issue that some people are having
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
- Thread starter Firestorm
- Start date
- Status
that is the desync issue that some people are having
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
After having spent some time with the Switch, it's a really slick piece of hardware. I love sliding the joycons in and out of the tablet. Playing Zelda has been a joy so far.
Would I recommend it for $400 to someone? Absolutely not. There's just Zelda, you can't do anything else with it right now (a bunch of indies if you haven't played those already). The only reason I bought one was because of the double trade promo at EB games where I was literally getting as much as I paid on most games.
If I had to drop cash on a Switch I would wait till the holiday season when they get more games out and there's a price drop or bundle.
But if you have $500 lying around burning a whole in your pocket and are a Nintendo fan by all means go for it.
Would I recommend it for $400 to someone? Absolutely not. There's just Zelda, you can't do anything else with it right now (a bunch of indies if you haven't played those already). The only reason I bought one was because of the double trade promo at EB games where I was literally getting as much as I paid on most games.
If I had to drop cash on a Switch I would wait till the holiday season when they get more games out and there's a price drop or bundle.
But if you have $500 lying around burning a whole in your pocket and are a Nintendo fan by all means go for it.
Shovel knight and Binding of Isaac say hi!
They can run on everything, though! But they are fantastic games, definitely.
ShadowgeistX
Member
I probably would've skipped out on the switch if I had to put forth the $400 without trades and stuff. I got it only because of the double trade promo and it's pretty much paying for all my accessories and a couple games on top of that.
SK specter of torment is a timed exclusive and the only way to play BOI:AB+ on a console is the Switch
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
doctorcdcs
Member
I'd be inclined to pick up Issac for that sweet looking manual.
chaobreaker
Member
So are Switch Pro Controllers ever gotten back in stock anywhere? Had no luck finding one online.
I did say a bunch of indies if you haven't already played them
You can't play them (latest expansions) on any other console at the moment
That's a good point. But Torment is only for a few more weeks, I believe (sometime in April?).
Plus there's Blaster Master Zero!
I love it and would love a physical version of SK for the Switch as well. It's probably the only way I'd buy it.
You're only further supporting his argument.
VanCityGamer
Member
Definitely. My Mass Effect shipment was delayed to Monday, so I asked for a $10 credit. They gave it without hesitation. The expected delivery date also changed to Friday.
Both of them are out on other platforms within a month or two. If you weren't getting a Switch already I hardly see how it is worth getting one because of them.
BestBuy has had 1 or possibly no restocks since launch. They should be due soon. Walmart has had an online restock this week but no indication of retail restocks. EB had restocks all over town Monday. Besides that, Microplay had some last week and the week before, but they said they wouldn't know anything more until about Friday.
It's also on 3dsBlaster Master Zero is Switch exclusive (afaik) and worth a switch on his own
So are there any good third party alternatives to the Switch AC adapter so far? I want to pick up a second one for travel, but at that price... I know it's just USB C but I'd like something that can do the full 7A charge that the Switch expects. I'll just pony up the $40 for the official adapter if there's really nothing that compares.
It's also going to release on 3DS (possibly already released now, haven't checked).
Blaster Master Zero is Switch exclusive (afaik) and worth a switch on his own
It's also going to release on 3DS (possibly already released now, haven't checked).
Blaster Master Zero is Switch exclusive (afaik) and worth a switch on his own
It looks great and I am definitely buying it when I get my Switch. However, I wouldn't buy a Switch only for a 6-hour game, regardless of quality.
His argument was a bunch of indies you can play elsewhere... you can't play these elsewhere (on a console).
Also, saying "a bunch of indies" is pretty dismissive since some of the biggest releases in recent years are indie games (minecraft, starred valley, undertake, etc). They aren't a lower tier of game because of their price point.
chaobreaker
Member
You could go for a third party charger like one for a phone but whatever one you find could easily damage the system even if it meets its specifications. Even a Type C USB cable could be shoddily made too.
For example, I recently found out the USB Type C charger for my phone is a faulty POS that could damage anything that wasn't the phone it was packaged with.
I would probably play it safe and just get the first party adapter if I wanted for Switch charging option.
Awesome, thanks for this!
Yeah I guess I'll be going first party, those horror stories about USB C devices being fried by bad cables or chargers are genuinely scary.
ShinRPGamer
Member
Shit. Missed the limited edition of FE Echoes twice. Is Amazon the only company that put it up right now?
D
Deleted member 126221
Unconfirmed Member
I've got an official Nintendo USB-C cable from my "charging grip"... can I use it with one of the numerous USB-to-power-socket adapters I have lying around, or is that risky too?
Guess it depends on how much you trust that USB plug, but they're pretty standard. Been charging my Switch with the Pro controller cable on my MacBook USB port, and no problems. Planning to use the USB plug that came with my NES Classic for on-the-go.
It will probably be safe, but may not pull in enough power for the console itself (while it's not in sleep mode).
Yeah standard USB is only like 5W, and the Switch uses a bit more than that, so the battery actually slowly drains if you charge while playing.
Super Mario Run is available now for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.zara
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.zara
I read that it only gives 0.5A. Not enough to charge the console. I don't know if it affect when it's only sleep mode
The Power Of Snap
Member
How much value does a used xbox one have?
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
No one loves indies more than me, believe me. I even own a few indie games!
EB games is taking preorders in store.
doctorcdcs
Member
exclusive to prime members for anyone curious
This really costs 90? That's insane.
Grabbing this, if I can't find a Nintendo Switch this will comfort me.
A little.
THE POWER OF MY CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIA.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Gone.
ComputerBlue
Member
Mankind Divided is available for Prime members for $19.99 on PS4 and X1 if anyone is interested. Mediocre game imo, esp compared to HR.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Huge price drop. I think I have that in my backlog.
*checks massive stack of unopened games*
Yep. I do. Crazy that it was one of my double 30 discounted games and it's cheaper now then it was at the price I got it. Oh well.
MSRP is $80 ($60 in the US)
xCaptainCanadax
Member
- Status