Herb Alpert
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Seems weird Nintendo let that pass... I hope it gets sorted out.
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Multiple reports of joycon connectivity issues in Switch previews
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awww... beaten by shape ^^^^
Might be the first time I've ever beaten anybody. lol
Dark Cloud
Member
Why would Nintendo let this pass? You don't think they've tested all kinds of scenarios? Nintendo isn't trying to send a system out with some bad press with the hardware on purpose.
Yeah, as a person that will only get the Switch on the 2017 holiday season, I thank you all the early adopters for beta testing. Your sacrifice will make my purchase much smoother.
Thanks again and I'm sorry...
Sapiens
Member
Yes there is. So, this will likely be addressed.
Ps3 also had these issues which were removed via patch.
While I get that is great this kind of issues are reported, to demand an immediate response from Nintendo...
It also has become like a race to see who has the most problems and tweets about them first.
One may think that before a tweet they would contact Nintendo and try to find a solution, then report of any issues and any fixes...or if there aren't and is an actual widespread issue.
Kinda reminds me of Guitar Hero Live. I never had any problems with it, until a friend came over to play. Stopped recognizing the inputs and made the game unplayable. Turned off routers, phones... problems persisted. What ended been the issue? My friend's smartwatch. Placing it in the living room while playing, solved it.
It also has become like a race to see who has the most problems and tweets about them first.
One may think that before a tweet they would contact Nintendo and try to find a solution, then report of any issues and any fixes...or if there aren't and is an actual widespread issue.
Kinda reminds me of Guitar Hero Live. I never had any problems with it, until a friend came over to play. Stopped recognizing the inputs and made the game unplayable. Turned off routers, phones... problems persisted. What ended been the issue? My friend's smartwatch. Placing it in the living room while playing, solved it.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Nothing to be sorry about. I'll be playing Zelda, ARMS, and Splatoon 2 on this thing before you.
serenewarfare
Banned
So do we still not know if this happens with the charging grip or not?
Thanks for apologizing man. I don't know if I would have felt alright about my purchase without it.
Thanks for apologizing man. I don't know if I would have felt alright about my purchase without it.
Joelstinton14
Member
The interference thing is odd as well considering the places they were demoed - there is a shit lot of switches running , combined with everyones phones, tablets, laptops etc.
I wonder if those switches actually had a firmware update to correct the issue and these review copies were produced at the start of the year or earlier and haven't been flashed with 1.01 or something.
I wonder if those switches actually had a firmware update to correct the issue and these review copies were produced at the start of the year or earlier and haven't been flashed with 1.01 or something.
Dark Cloud
Member
Why would you be sorry? I bought a PS3, 360, Wii and Wii U day and I had no problems. I had a great time lol
IlGialloMondadori
Member
As I said in the preview thread, the video posted looks very much like interference or range issues. My PS4 would get exactly those issues when I had it partially blocked by the TV - Geralt would keep running, or not respond to interactions sometimes.
Sucks, and hopefully Nintendo will quickly fix this.
Sucks, and hopefully Nintendo will quickly fix this.
Spiral Insanity
Banned
I wonder if this interference is caused by proximity to a WIFI router. My LG screen has issues with that.
Anyone having issues with the right Joycon so far? If not, I assume this is a hardware issue. There's little reason a software issue would only affect the left Joycon, but there are tons of ways it could be a hardware issue (bad antenna shape, bad soldering joints etc) since the boards for the left and right controllers are different.
Or...could be a software issue if the cause is that the left controller is more "active" - you are basically moving the character almost all the time so the left one is constantly sending updated stick coordinates, while the right one mostly have occasional button presses and short camera adjustments.
Or...could be a software issue if the cause is that the left controller is more "active" - you are basically moving the character almost all the time so the left one is constantly sending updated stick coordinates, while the right one mostly have occasional button presses and short camera adjustments.
Oh, I will be playing Zelda on Wii U too! And I have the 1st Splatoon to keep me busy...
I wonder if this is related to some of the odd Treehouse stuff back during the reveal. When they did the Bomberman live demo, they seemed to have Joycon sync issues which just looked like logistics problem at the time... hmmm...
Good thing I'm getting a Pro Controller, so even if it's fucked up I can still play Zelda... (._.)
Good thing I'm getting a Pro Controller, so even if it's fucked up I can still play Zelda... (._.)
ZombiePlatypus
Member
I can't fathom Nintendo not tending to an issue like this. Will be super surprised and disappointed if they don't have some sort of a patch or recall/replacement program to sort it out.
It sounds like a software error if it's interference.
SinCityAssassin
Member
If it is indeed a firmware issue, either reviewers will have access to the patch before launch or everyone will have the fix snuck into the day 1 update.
But why would a software interference error only affect the left controller?
Rebel Leader
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I hope it gets fixed soon. I am getting a pro but it's comming from amazon.jp
Herb Alpert
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My bad. I meant that it's weird they didn't detect the issue. No one mentionned this during the hands on events.
stargateheaven
Member
They probably should add patch on-catridge for the system for all games coming out because this will be a major issue with people whodont have internet. (Surprisingly amount of people)
Skittzo0413
Member
This is apparently only happening when people use it 6 feet or more away from the console, whereas these preview demos had everyone standing quite close to the consoles.
This likely won't be a problem for people without internet because it seems to be an issue of wireless interference.
casey_contra
Member
The bonus of Switch is that they can just bring it to a public place with Wifi!
I like your solution too, though.
I wonder if range is a contributing factor here. I haven't been to any of the Switch events, but I imagine they are set up in a way where the player is close to the unit and TV. Most likely standing right in front of it.
Reviewers will more than likely have a more typical setup, with their seating removed further away from the unit/TV.
Not that it's reassuring, but it could be a reason why the Switches at the events have no connectivity issues.
Reviewers will more than likely have a more typical setup, with their seating removed further away from the unit/TV.
Not that it's reassuring, but it could be a reason why the Switches at the events have no connectivity issues.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Any reports of Pro Controller issues or is this literally just a problem with the left joycon? This is all very strange.
Joelstinton14
Member
Suppose. Seen a fair few stand up 1,2 switch ,kart sessions though with no issues. Be good if someone could ask the journalist with constant Zelda problems to set it up in a more friendly environment and see if that solves his issues.
Fredrik
Member
6 feet is less than 2 meters! Wow if this is a hardware issue then we won't hear about anything else Switch related in the media or youtube after the launch.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Just the left joy con only
SinCityAssassin
Member
A friend of mine told me he was able to play a game of 1, 2 Switch a bit away from that booth while standing in line for Splatoon.
SomedayTheFire
Member
Just left Joycon. Most likely because it's a slave of the right Joycon. Pro controller would have no issue, because there's no master/slave dynamic.
Okami Haundo
Member
There's already one confirmed that enables some options including the eShop. Hopefully this JoyCon issue is something they know about and have included in that update already.
stargateheaven
Member
oh yeah. duh, i'm dumb. haha.
i haven't pre ordered mine cos im tight on money but i feel kinda excited about this console unlike previous.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Makes me think it's either a software issue (which can be patched) or an issue with left joycon production (which can be fixed), fortunately. Glad it doesn't seem to be a hardware issue with the system itself.
I'm not sure. We do know that the joycons are certainly not identical. The right joycon has a IR sensor, the other the + button, etc. Some have speculated that maybe the joycons connect to the unit via a slave set up, with the right one being the master, and therefore opening the left up to interference? I wish I knew.
But connectivity issues, and I'm going on a whim, seem to always be related to software problems. Untested variables that arise in different gaming environments.
I had the same problem with DS 4 and PS Vita TV, whenever one of my cats would pass in front of me, the controller would briefly lose connection.
Never happened on PS4 though.
One of these things costs a whole lot more money than the other.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Well obviously the first would be far more preferable, but the latter is still not the end of the world. An issue with the actual console would be far, far worse. I'm speaking as a consumer, as I don't really care about how this affects Nintendo, financially.