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[YuriLowell]

Subjective, but as a WiiU owner the main reason to buy one is instantly gone, even if it is a slightly better version. That is also the only game I would buy, which wasn't the case with PS4/XBO (for me at least).

It isn't like say, BF4 which had a much better version on the new consoles.

We don't even have confirmation that the switch version is that much better.

 

[Blastoise]

Pro Controller sounds legit.

 

[Aostia]

This is true.

It gives you a warning, then it automatically drops into Sleep Mode.

This seems a good feature
BTW I think it is normal to not have all the online features available for review before launch
At lEast here they used to send debug units before launch XD

 

[LinkSlayer64]

Still sounds like Switch is not for me particularly at launch, cost of Pro controller, sync issues, console price, screen resolution (720p in 2017 is ridiculous) and battery life are a turn off.

Will look again in 6-12 months.

720p is ridiculous?
Do you want even less battery life?

 

[Plum]

It took them a year before they could recommend a PS4 too.

But they didn't do so because of the problems listed and that's where the issue is. Yes, the system is sparse, but not because of those two issues; lack of launch titles outside of Zelda and lack of media functions such as Netflix and Youtube are the other two legitimate problems with it outside of the possibly Joy-Con issues.

By not taking notice of the lack of them on the PS4 and X1 they're putting Nintendo consoles up to a higher standard which, yes, is hypocritical.

 

[Kthulhu]

You missed this part:

Yeah, if you had a PS3 or 360 I personally feel there was little reason to own a PS4 for like the first year. The 1st party games were mostly crap and most 3rd party games ran just fine on last gen systems.

 

[Kissenkopf]

Still sounds like Switch is not for me particularly at launch, cost of Pro controller, sync issues, console price, screen resolution (720p in 2017 is ridiculous) and battery life are a turn off.

Will look again in 6-12 months.

Everybody says the screen looks amazing. And that won't change in the next 6-12 months.
And 3 hours battery life while playing Zelda, a console game on a handheld, is not enough for you?
Why?

 

[KevinG]

Pro Controller sounds legit.

Links to new Pro Controller impressions?

I'm stoked to use mine.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Hot damn! One of the guys from NWR (Nintendo World Report) has some fantastic news about the battery dying! Apparently if you let it go all the way down, the system kicks itself into sleep mode and saves your progress.

His accidental test allowed him to resume playing after 30 minutes between the battery dying and docking the console. That's fucking ace.

https://twitter.com/nron10/status/834775813803372548

Should be interesting to test how long it can preserve a saved state like that.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Someone doesn't remember the Xbox One launch. Terrible dashboard, had to be hard shut powered down on the regular or else it became laggy and unresponsive and games just crashing on a whim.

I've bought a lot of systems on launch day and honestly, the Xbox One was by far my biggest day one regret. That thing was a fucking disaster. I went through three of them inside of two days due to hardware failure. It's kind of funny because eventually it became the most used between that, my PC, and my PS4.

I had the exact opposite scenario! I bought a PS4 on day one and had their terrible hardware issue where the system just wouldn't fully start up. There was nowhere to return/rebuy one and Sony's CS quoted me a month for a fix. I just returned it and bought Xbox One at launch instead and had no issues at all.

But yeah... Day one hardware is day one hardware. If you aren't prepared to experience some hiccups you shouldn't be buying in right away.

 

[Kyne]

720p is ridiculous?
Do you want even less battery life?

pretty sure he just wants a 1080p/4K Nintendo console in 2017.

can't say I blame him.

 

[Geg]

Speaking of activity logs, does the PS4 have one? I went looking for one last night and couldn't find anything

 

[MHWilliams]

Does the Pro Controller transmit data through the USB-C cord when plugged in?

I honestly have no clue.

 

[Marmelade]

Still sounds like Switch is not for me particularly at launch, cost of Pro controller, sync issues, console price, screen resolution (720p in 2017 is ridiculous) and battery life are a turn off.

Will look again in 6-12 months.

720p on a 6inch screen is just fine
On a TV, less so

 

[Kthulhu]

Still sounds like Switch is not for me particularly at launch, cost of Pro controller, sync issues, console price, screen resolution (720p in 2017 is ridiculous) and battery life are a turn off.

Will look again in 6-12 months.

You must hate the iPhone 7 then.

 

[GinoFelino]

720p is ridiculous?
Do you want even less battery life?

Just accept that as we're getting closer and closer to launch, Switch threads will be increasingly populated by under-informed people eager to shit on the system for random reasons.

 

[Calm Mind]

If a product got nothing but glowing reviews I'd be concerned (*cough* PS4 *cough*). I'm just grateful this preview reveals all the flaws now. That way Nintendo will fix the issues and the console can be enjoyed even more sooner than later.

 

[DragonKnight]

Yep. Most consoles arent worth it at launch unless you really just want one. I want one and zelda will be awesome.

I was an early ps4 adopter and nothing really grabbed me until bloodborne which came out almost 1.5 years after launch.

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Subjective, but as a WiiU owner the main reason to buy one is instantly gone, even if it is a slightly better version. That is also the only game I would buy, which wasn't the case with PS4/XBO (for me at least).

It isn't like say, BF4 which had a much better version on the new consoles.

Okay, well I'm a Wii U owner and BotW is my most anticipated Switch title, and I didn't even think for a second of playing it on Wii U. Different strokes for different folks.

Also there are A LOT of great smaller titles available too, to the point that I'm actually skipping some digital launch titles that I'd really like to play.

 

[Mrstriker09]

LMAO user who posts exclusively in Sony threads shitposts in a Nintendo thread. NEWS AT 11.

Um I have a neon switch on preorder at Bestbuy with Zelda. Since I didn't own the Nasty Wii U.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I honestly have no clue.

Is the Switch audible? Do you feel the air through the vents ?

 

[Zedark]

This is true.

It gives you a warning, then it automatically drops into Sleep Mode.

So it even saves your game? I wonder how that would work in a game with save points, could they have a system save file or something?

 

[Coffinhal]

Still sounds like Switch is not for me particularly at launch, cost of Pro controller, sync issues, console price, screen resolution (720p in 2017 is ridiculous) and battery life are a turn off.

Will look again in 6-12 months.

720p doesn't matter, it's the DPI that matters
Also battery life is standard for mobile play, and this time you can charge with a power bank
And as someone pointed out bigger resolution=less battery life, you can't get a cheap high-tech console with the best screen, best resolution, best battery life, everything included

 

[Moose84]

So Switch will sell out at launch and then get a huge boost at the end of the year when Mario launches and new features are added... that's not a bad thing.

 

[Wildean]

The syncing issue has potential to be a real big deal though. Does it happen when connected to the grip? If so that makes it a more big deal for me personally. Would expedite my purchase of a pro controller. If it's just when they're floating off on their own, unconnected, I can't see myself personally encountering it much.

Isn't the grip just a plastic shell, surely it wouldn't make a difference?

 

[Briarios]

I think I may be cancelling my pre-order ... The system still sounds neat, but I can't justify the cost for just one game right now, especially since I can play it on my Wii U. Maybe closer to when Splatoon 2 releases ...

 

[_PsiFire_]

2.5 hours is...okay?

I have a 12600mAH powerbank. 10 hours on the go for me which more than enough.

 

[random25]

I have not. I simply left it in the dock and went to do other stuff. I should do that next time I do the Full to Zero battery drain test.

Thanks for the response!

 

[Listonosh]

This looks identical to a problem I have on occasion with wiimotes and pro controllers caused by wireless interference. Changing the channel of my router usually helps.

Strange, I've never experienced this with any other wireless controllers. When you say Channel, do you mean the band? Because I currently have a dual band setup going in my house, and I kind of need to because not all of my devices recognize the 5ghz band.

 

[Soundslike]

I heard from a reviewer that Zelda was having performance issues in docked mode but was running fine in handheld mode.

From engadget preview:

"I can't say much about Breath of the Wild yet, but I can confirm that it is very much a Zelda game, albeit one that doesn't look like anything you've seen before. Notably, it also performed a lot better than it did at preview events, where I noticed stuttering and occasional slowdown while it was connected to the dock. I wasn't expecting much from the Switch's graphical capabilities, but there are plenty of moments where Breath of the Wild is just strikingly beautiful."

 

[foxbeldin]

I mean, for the battery test's sake it should've been turned off IMO, so the results don't vary because of the reviewer's own context.

Sure but what setting would be the appropriate one to test the battery then? Full or lowest brightness? Not everyone plays in a dark room, and not everyone plays in a bright one.

Seems fair to let it on so we get real life results with different playing conditions, and those are falling between 2.5 and 3 hours and it's interesting to have both these numbers.

 

[GinoFelino]

As much as people are calling the system's OS and features spartan and basic and all that stuff:

They've got the usability stuff absolutely fucking down to a T.

Looking at the GameXplain OS tour, the Switch OS is packed with thoughtful options and clever details.

 

[boiled goose]

There's no online functionality yet right?

No way to sign in with your nnid or Nintendo account?
No eshop?

I hate the wiiu and 3ds sluggish ui. Even settings has to load in and out. Glad switch is fast

 

[JershJopstin]

I honestly have no clue.

If you plug the controller into a PC, does it make the device connected sound?

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Um I have a neon switch on preorder at Bestbuy with Zelda. Since I didn't own the Nasty Wii U.

Man I've had a Wii U for years and I had no idea it was Nasty

Thanks for letting me know

There's no online functionality yet right?

No way to sign in with your nnid or Nintendo account?
No eshop?

I hate the wiiu and 3ds sluggish ui. Even settings has to load in and out. Glad switch is fast

That stuff will be patched in on March 3.

 

[casey_contra]

Hot damn! One of the guys from NWR (Nintendo World Report) has some fantastic news about the battery dying! Apparently if you let it go all the way down, the system kicks itself into sleep mode and saves your progress.

His accidental test allowed him to resume playing after 30 minutes between the battery dying and docking the console. That's fucking ace.

https://twitter.com/nron10/status/834775813803372548

That is really good. I've had so many issues with my 3DS and this.

 

[Dystify]

Should I put select quotes from the previews in the OP? I'm worried it will clutter it though.

 

[Kissenkopf]

There's no online functionality yet right?

No way to sign in with your nnid or Nintendo account?
No eshop?

Not yet. Updates goes up prior to launch.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Strange, I've never experienced this with any other wireless controllers. When you say Channel, do you mean the band? Because I currently have a dual band setup going in my house, and I kind of need to because not all of my devices recognize the 5ghz band.

Nope! I forget where but your router's settings should have an option for "channel" regardless of the band. Depending on where you live you might want to change at least the 2.4Ghz to a channel that's less used. There are guides on doing so online.

I had to do that when my wife and I lived in the city for a bit.

 

[shanafan]

There's no online functionality yet right?

No way to sign in with your nnid or Nintendo account?
No eshop?

Yes, there is the eShop and account connectivity. Nintendo wants to be able to sell their games digitally.

No "online functionality" means online gaming.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

When it comes to the display, the Switch is a huge improvement over the Wii U's dim and grainy gamepad. At 6.2 inches, it's the same size as the Wii U display, but it sports a much sharper 720p resolution. While the display was bright and bold indoors, it didn't fare well outdoors. It was no match for sunlight of any kind, and the screen's high reflectivity was an issue even when it was cloudy. I had a hard time making out anything during dark portions of Zelda, and I couldn't see myself actually enjoying the game even when I could see what was happening. This is one issue that could really hurt the Switch: Nintendo is selling it as a console that you can take outside to play with your friends. But what good is it if nobody can see anything?

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https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/23/48-hours-with-the-nintendo-switch/

 

[Orniletter]

Just accept that as we're getting closer and closer to launch, Switch threads will be increasingly populated by under-informed people eager to shit on the system for random reasons.

That's been like every Switch thread from the very moment the thing was announced.

Edit: ^ can't be worse than the Vita.

My 1000 was literally unusable outside.

 

[Kthulhu]

Wii U had a lot of games, but none worth playing

First Nintendo console I've waited on buying since the Gamecube


How is it impractical? It's super easy to implement, that's why it not being there when it was on 3DS highlights how barebones everything is.

Like I said, most people don't care about it and it doesn't really serve a function any more than an achievement does. In fact I'd argue achievements are more useful.

Not saying it shouldn't be there, but putting it on a list of reasons as to why the Switch is barebones is stupid.

 

[sonto340]

So it even saves your game? I wonder how that would work in a game with save points, could they have a system save file or something?

The switch has a suspend feature the restores you right where you were when you dropped into sleep mode I believe.

 

[JustenP88]

Does the Switch sit level or does it wobble when you push down on the corner? This is crucial.

 

[Coffinhal]

I have a 12600mAH powerbank. 10 hours on the go for me which more than enough.

+1 that's a game changer

Most people don't even play that long

 

[akileese]

I mean, he wasn't talking about other launches but just for Switch. No really need to compare it to the xbone

They're both consoles that appear to have been soft launched. They absolutely should be compared to each other in that regard.

 

[Okami Haundo]

That is really good. I've had so many issues with my 3DS and this.

Agreed! The flashing red light of death was my worst enemy on 3DS. It always made me feel like a nurse in the ER trying to rush my "patient" to the charger.

 

[boiled goose]

Yes, there is the eShop and account connectivity. Nintendo wants to be able to sell their games digitally.

No "online functionality" means online gaming.

I haven't seen any discussion in previews regarding this functionality. Any links to eshop and account previews?

Also from images, i don't like how the system looks docked. It's super asymmetrical and screen sticks out. How does it look in person?

Also, can it be docked horizontally?

 

[Übermatik]

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Gamers don't go outdoors.