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Arekkz Gaming

UI Walkthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaYqOcgiacE

Unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8nXwZYYAwk

Multiple User Profiles and Regions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmp4FTH6Eak

Profile, Avatar & Mii Customization Options:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRjAT3qs_5A

How Screenshot Work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjmFzloa1yA

System Start Up Easter Egg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wDJFG-l1-o

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

2.5 hours is...okay?

So essentially it's between 2-3.5 from what we've heard

 

[jholmes]

Weird.

How does it feel to play free handed though? Better than with the joycon grip?

The grip makes the shoulder buttons much easier to press.

 

[MicroByter]

This is my favorite unboxing so far from RMC @ GoNintendo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLSrMhHWIxo&t=62s

 

[Pie and Beans]

Maybe there will be an app you can download that turns your smartphone into a more reliable left joy-con.

 

[Berordn]

Sounding an awful lot like a software issue for these joycons considering we didn't hear anything of the sort from preview units on multiple games.

Or has it been reported in more than Zelda yet?

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

Are these switchs already updated with the day one OS update? Would be interesting to know.

They're not

 

[CrAzY FiNgErS]

It has begun

LMAO

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Weird.

How does it feel to play free handed though? Better than with the joycon grip?

For an adult male who is 6'4" with proportional hands the joycons are too tiny to be usable outside of motion only or attached to the Switch.


The grip is too narrow because the buttons and stick are directly on top of one another instead of being offset like a normal controller.

 

[March of the Crabs]

Anyone figure out how long the included USB-C cable is? My Switch will be pretty far from an outlet when hooked up to my TV, so I want to know if I need to buy a longer charger.

 

[serenewarfare]

But the JoyCon charge while connected to the Switch don't they? There has to be some kind of "direct" communication there for that to happen.

I know there's a power connection, but I could have sworn that Nintendo has said the JoyCon are still operating wirelessly even when attached to the system.

Maybe I am misremembering though.

 

[Smellycat]

Complete opposite actually

Do you have a review unit?

 

[DooMAGE]

It's really strange that the demo units didn't have this problem but the review units have

Maybe the review units uses old code?

 

[TS-08]

2.5 hours is...okay?

But another outlet reported 3 hours. Might come down to a difference in settings.

 

[Listonosh]

Weird.

How does it feel to play free handed though? Better than with the joycon grip?

Yeah I love the free hand. I've actually always loved that about the Wii, because I like to lounge, and Joy-Con are comfortable enough where it feels good to hold them separately. I do like the grip too, don't get me wrong, but free-handing is very liberating.

 

[foxbeldin]

Anyone figure out how long the included USB-C cable is? My Switch will be pretty far from an outlet when hooked up to my TV, so I want to know if I need to buy a longer charger.

It's quite short.

But another outlet reported 3 hours. Might come down to a difference in settings.

Brightness probably?

 

[The Elite]

2.5 hours is...okay?

The 2.5 to 3 hour thing never really bothered me for Zelda. If I am away from home I don't see a situation that I will be playing a gaming system for more than a couple of hours straight. Even on plane flights I mix it up. USB charging is also a big plus.

 

[Distresssss]

Apparently zelda isn't running too hot.

Really? I've read the exact opposite. Source?

 

[Vitacat]

think i'll be cancelling my preorder now.

Really? Even if it is a widespread issue, Nintendo will fix it. Guaranteed.

 

[The_Lump]

Apparently zelda isn't running too hot.

You need sources when posting stuff like this.

Of all the people to say this too....

 

[Moose84]

From Engadget:

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.

 

[gogojira]

It's 10k so, you know, it's probably running perfectly fine.

 

[Jim_Cacher]

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/834770869859688448

Nintendo ninja on Switch!

 

[Vampirolol]

Sucks for the controller, really. I hope they will be able to fix it on March 3rd.

 

[Lunar15]

The system feels pretty dang slick. Extremely happy with my limited hands on with it.

That said, I have seen the de-syncing issue with the left stick, which I hope is something that can be patched rather than a mechanical issue. Also, stick placement is a little strange and takes some time to get used to, especially the right side.

Those problems aside, it's a really nice system. It feels comfortable to hold both with the joy-cons attached and free-handed. While I love my Vita, it's definitely more comfortable to hold.

 

[Zedark]

2.5 hours is...okay?

Hmm, we also have a french outlet getting 3 hours and 4 minutes out of standard settings.

 

[Aostia]

2.5 hours is...okay?

I have seen reports about 3 hours here in this thread
For a demanding game like Zelda seems okay imho
Plus. Weren't power supply option somehow needed also by previous portable consoles for a "long business trip"?

 

[BronsonLee]

Nintendo: We hope you buy the Switch!
You: What's on it?
Nintendo: Zelda!
You: Yay!
Nintendo: But that's it.
You: Wh
Amazon: btw preorder cancelled
Nintendo: Also you gotta pay for online now
You: But
Nintendo: And no VC
Nintendo: And the controllers fuck up
Nintendo: And no batter- Where'd you go?

 

[LordKano]

Do you have a review unit?

Nop, only talking about what I've read/seen. Engadget said that it runs far better than the preview and Jeuxvideo.com said that too

 

[Sesuadra]

No they aren't, I think Day One means Day One here (unfortunately).

But the JoyCon charge while connected to the Switch don't they? There has to be some kind of "direct" communication there for that to happen.



Nope! Every outlet I've checked in with said the update isn't available until launch day. Which is kind of annoying because it means no previews for eShop or confirmation of online features.

They're not

Okay! So there is a Chance that the day one update can help with that problem

 

[The Hermit]

Check out mine, just posted:

http://digitalchumps.com/nintendo-switch-full-preview/

Hope you guys like it. More coming very soon, including more video.

Othersteve...I remember you since the IGN days. Even the avatar.

Nice preview btw

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I haven't experienced any sync issues myself this week, but I haven't done a huge amount of Joy Con configuration-swapping and I haven't been able to try out any multiplayer (i.e. 1-2 Switch) yet. It makes a pretty great portable system, though:

http://www.retronauts.com/?p=1961

Did you have any difficulty playing in sunlight or bright light?

 

[Skittzo0413]

Apparently zelda isn't running too hot.

Do you mean hot temperature wise?

If not, can you post a source? Engadget's preview says it runs a lot better than at the preview events.

 

[Berordn]

Maybe the review units uses old code?

Or this is a newly developed issue on final code that they're only catching out in the wild.

Certainly not impossible either way.

 

[theSlacker]

Has any of the reviewers gone into what power banks work with the system? Been waiting for information on that to buy my next one.

 

[Plinko]

The system feels pretty dang slick. Extremely happy with my limited hands on with it.

That said, I have seen the de-syncing issue with the left stick, which I hope is something that can be patched rather than a mechanical issue. Also, stick placement is a little strange and takes some time to get used to, especially the right side.

Yeah, Nintendo having to recall/replace these would be an abject disaster.

Hoping it is just a firmware issue.

 

[Anarky]

I wonder why it's only the left joycon having sync problems?

Hopefully it's fixed in a firmware update.

 

[nynt9]

Made another thread for the connectivity problem since people here were discussing the connectivity issue: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1346789

 

[The_Lump]

It's 10k so, you know, it's probably running perfectly fine.

Well quite:

From Engadget:

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

.

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

Okay! So there is a Chance that the day one update can help with that problem

That's if they were aware of this problem already. Hopefully it makes it in there in time.

 

[kraspkibble]

Really? Even if it is a widespread issue, Nintendo will fix it. Guaranteed.

^ This. The issue at hand is definitely something that can be addressed via a software update. Heck, it could already be addressed via the day-one update that reviewers won't get to download ahead of time.

Buying day one hardware is always a gamble honestly.

yeah. i'll wait until they fix it then.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Really? Even if it is a widespread issue, Nintendo will fix it. Guaranteed.

^ This. The issue at hand is definitely something that can be addressed via a software update. Heck, it could already be addressed via the day-one update that reviewers won't get to download ahead of time.

Buying day one hardware is always a gamble honestly.

 

[Hanmik]

these look great

 

[Couleurs]

Nintendo: We hope you buy the Switch!
You: What's on it?
Nintendo: Zelda!
You: Yay!
Nintendo: But that's it.
You: Wh
Amazon: btw preorder cancelled
Nintendo: Also you gotta pay for online now
You: But
Nintendo: And no VC
Nintendo: And the controllers fuck up
Nintendo: And no batter- Where'd you go?

Nintendo: Probably went to pick up a microsd card to make up for the lack of internal storage

 

[MHWilliams]

My preview of the Switch is up over at USgamer.

Tons and tons of images of the system and all its accessories.

I will take any questions while I'm awake too.

 

[Effect]

The UI is so fast.

 

[NSESN]

Maybe the review units uses old code?

Isn't review units the same as the launch day ones, I think the demo units that would have an older code.

My preview of the Switch is up over at USgamer.

Tons and tons of images of the system and all its accessories.

I will take any questions while I'm awake too.

Anything about the Joy-Con desync?

 

[Cheech]

Yeah, Nintendo having to recall/replace these would be an abject disaster.

Hoping it is just a firmware issue.

Nah, the original PS3s had issues with the controllers losing Bluetooth sync. I had this issue. I called Sony, they sent me a new Sixaxis with what I assume is a better antenna/more power, and it was all good. These things happen on launch hardware.

 

[NotLiquid]

I definitely don't want to think that Nintendo shipped a malfunctioning product in terms of the hardware. Based on everything that we've seen it's kinda baffling to think that the Switch with it's super slick hardware has such glaring defects. I really hope it's just firmware issues.

 

[Operationgamer17]

Sounding an awful lot like a software issue for these joycons considering we didn't hear anything of the sort from preview units on multiple games.

Or has it been reported in more than Zelda yet?

So far, just Zelda.