You are right. They have two models a normal screen protector and then a higher end premium cover. Might get that if I can find a decent carry case. I really want the most minimal thing I can get. Still disappointed there aren't any magnetic smart covers.
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Nintendo Switch accessories (Hori/Officially licensed by Nintendo)
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You are right. They have two models a normal screen protector and then a higher end premium cover. Might get that if I can find a decent carry case. I really want the most minimal thing I can get. Still disappointed there aren't any magnetic smart covers.
It's 2017 and the only thing i have hooked up to an ethernet cable is my main PC....because its wifi is busted.
Hasn't been a problem playing online for my Wiiu, 360, 3ds or PS4.
. exactly. Also I don't think anyone should have to pay what will likely be 30$-60$ to add such a basic feature.
Papacheeks
Banned
The Shield tablet doesn't have an Ethernet port. It uses an adapter.
Unless you're expecting an Ethernet port on the device itself, it has to be routed through the USB-C port just like the video signal. So I guess you want the adapter to be built into the dock, possibly making it more expensive for everybody who's not using that functionality?
I wasn't talking about the tablet if you read my actual posts instead of being reactionary I said if the device was mobile only I understand that it be wifi only. The shield unit not the tablet has a ethernet port both the 2015 model and the new to be released 2017 model.
You mean this ethernet port on the old model:
Oh and here's the 2017 model with the ethernet port:
Taken from newegg product page.
The only major wired thing they've really needed was the nunchuk for the Wii. Even know the nunchuk is wireless for the switch lol. GameCube was their last generation where wired controllers or communication between their consoles was a thing. Wii was mostly wireless, Wii u console was wireless, switch will be wireless.
Edit: I'm talking about recent times. Should have put that in my original post
People are fine with wifi?
Few things
Not as reliable and sometimes you end up in super lagtastic situations.
Then you would want them to be wired but that would cost them $10-$20 more for something that's like 10pennies in parts to include....
Options exist for a reason.
Also who is to say the wifi in this is going to be AC wifi or be any better than the ps4 wifi... Ugh that one sucks or even worse vita wifi...
At least the base should have a wired option
Few things
Not as reliable and sometimes you end up in super lagtastic situations.
Then you would want them to be wired but that would cost them $10-$20 more for something that's like 10pennies in parts to include....
Options exist for a reason.
Also who is to say the wifi in this is going to be AC wifi or be any better than the ps4 wifi... Ugh that one sucks or even worse vita wifi...
At least the base should have a wired option
Jaded Alyx
Member
$30-60 for a USB Ethernet adapter?? What? Try 10-20.
LordRaptor
Member
I'm laughing at the IN 2017 comments, like ethernet isnt a withered technology.
No CompactFlash port
IN 2017
TheGamingBox
Banned
i am as far from my router as i can get and im still getting full speed at 60Mb/s download
Also Alpha 2.
calc84maniac
Member
You mean this ethernet port on the old model:
Oh and here's the 2017 model with the ethernet port:
Taken from newegg product page.
I said Shield tablet, not Shield TV. Guess which one is more relevant to this device's form factor?
SinCityAssassin
Member
Gotta make a nice switch fannypack
Jaded Alyx
Member
To be fair, the main issue is latency, not download speed.
Dark Cloud
Member
Now we're comparing tvs to the Switch lol.
SinCityAssassin
Member
It says 30 EURO right there, no need to add in a 60 range for your hyperbole.
Almost? You're delusional if you think Zelda isn't a launch title at this point. It's on the in-store promos!
Papacheeks
Banned
You didn't read my post and the actual unit that nvidia just showed at CES is the base unit that comes with a controller and has ethernet port. If you read my previous posts you would know I was talking about the base units as I understood mobile devices like tablet would use wifi like they have.
Switch has a base like the shield does. It's both, so why would't you for the console part of it have an ethernet port? They have a HDMI on the base unit to go to the tv why not a ethernet?
frankie_baby
Member
They are still a cost though (do we know exactly what motion tech switch is using?) And these decent licenced hori accessories not no brand chinese unlicensed crap, the price just surprises me a little
Version 3.0
Member
Share/record button is great to seewas shook it wasn't going to be on the system
Hype
I'll pick up a screen protector
Is that what the button is below the minus button? Is that confirmed? Very happy if that's the case.
The Switch needs to come packaged with a fifty foot ethernet cable, just in case. don't cheap out and make me buy extra hardware nintendo
It's a ridiculous amount of people in this thread who thinks that Pokken was made for Arcade Sticks. They even made a special controller that looks like the Arcade Controller for the Wii U.
I'm still stubborn to the thought that Pokken isn't coming to the Switch. There's no easy way of porting that game without fucking up screen space.
I'm still stubborn to the thought that Pokken isn't coming to the Switch. There's no easy way of porting that game without fucking up screen space.
Cartridges
IN 2017
IN 2017
Allan Holdsworth
Member
In for the screen protector and controller.
Dark Cloud
Member
That controller is a third party controller. They usually don't look great.
Because most people play games with their nasty ass fingers while taking a shit... Take the shit wash your hands and get back to where you were.
Fucking nasty
This is a third party controller. They're never good.
The official Switch Pro Controller won't be as good as the XB1 controller either, though.
frankie_baby
Member
I wasn't talking about the tablet if you read my actual posts instead of being reactionary I said if the device was mobile only I understand that it be wifi only. The shield unit not the tablet has a ethernet port both the 2015 model and the new to be released 2017 model.
You mean this ethernet port on the old model:
Oh and here's the 2017 model with the ethernet port:
Taken from newegg product page.
The sheild tv is a fairly niche product aimed at a market segment that a higher proportion of users will likely use an ethernet port than will bother using one on a more mainstream console
Papacheeks
Banned
If it was mobile I understand but even the newest apple tv's, roku's understand ethernet port's will always have a more consistent connection unless the users are using AC adapters which people with laptops dont all have.
Seems smaller than the Vita's.
If TvC gets an HD port to switch...
this so hard (literally)
That Deluxe Travel Case is absolutely fantastic but no way i'll pay 60 for it.
That deluxe traveling case is dope. Insta buy for me.
Papacheeks
Banned
So is steam link niche as well because guess what ....it has a ethernet port.
Yeah steam link is extremely niche.
Baleoce
Member
The elephant in the room is that the decision to omit the native ethernet is not likely for design philosophy reasons, or because it would drive up cost per unit, which it wouldn't. It's solely because they know they can make a good amount of money once again on the peripheral. That's what Nintendo do. Their biggest returns are through software and peripherals.
You know nothing is free, right? If it's included, EVERYONE PAYS FOR IT. Most of us don't want it. Excluding it and making an adaptor available for those that do want it is the right call; the user pays, the rest don't. I'd like to see MORE of this kind of decision making going into console development, not less.
frankie_baby
Member
Yes
The Steam Link's entire function is to stream videogames over a local network. Even if it were super mainstream (which it isn't), ethernet had to be on it.
I guess we are either shit out of luck or pray that they get released as DLC for a last push to hold people over until Switch launch.
Of course it would! Not by lots, sure, but it definitely would increase costs. How on earth could it not?