IAmtheFMan
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If they have a feature like this already, it's probably a simple thing to add a proper activity log.
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Switch does seem to record activity data, unlocks after a week.
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I'm not gonna lie, to me this is kind of great news. Seems it's limited to 20 games, though. So I wonder what happens with the 21st? Will the records for that first game be deleted or properly archived for when you boot it up again?
Seriously, I'd really like achievements, Nintendo. But at least if I can have a semi-accurate log of how long I played each game along with letting me screen shot a "the end" screen, that takes care of most of my wants for playtime archiving.
Yeah noticed that too :-( Maybe the monthly log will be more informative in that regard. Part of the pitch for the parental controls video was getting to talk to your kids about what games they've been playing and presumably how much. For now, everyone's monthly log is blank. And it would seem a bit unnecessary if the monthly log just regurgitated the exact same info as the daily, right?
Seriously, I'd really like achievements, Nintendo. But at least if I can have a semi-accurate log of how long I played each game along with letting me screen shot a "the end" screen, that takes care of most of my wants for playtime archiving.
Yeah noticed that too :-( Maybe the monthly log will be more informative in that regard. Part of the pitch for the parental controls video was getting to talk to your kids about what games they've been playing and presumably how much. For now, everyone's monthly log is blank. And it would seem a bit unnecessary if the monthly log just regurgitated the exact same info as the daily, right?
Did we ever get any more info on this? Originally it was being stated that this Switch activity log would change after a week of playing a game from "First played X days ago" to "Played X amount of hours" but now I'm seeing others around the web posts screens of their log saying "First played 8 days ago"...so the changing after a week thing doesn't seem to be true.
Same here. I was excited because I thought I was finally getting the details but that doesn't seem to be the case.
mobilesworking
Member
Nice! Kind of strange how much I missed this feature.
patrickthehedgehog
Member
So if I started Zelda 1AM on March 3rd shouldn't this be unlocked by now? Maybe tomorrow?
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I have different font colors, too, but mine were divided among digital vs. physical. Is yours a similar split? Mine could also be based on playtime, since I've played my physical Zelda way more than Shovel Knight and Fast RMX at this point.
What colors do you have? Current blaster master is the only one green. The rest are grey. Zelda physical. The rest digital. (Fast RMX, shovel Knight, and Master blaster)
I did originally have fast and shovel night on a micro SD card but since removed the card and re downloaded onto the system. Wonder if that's a factor
Jaded Alyx
Member
I wonder if shutting down the Switch or having it constantly in sleep mode when not in use has any effect on this.
Robin64
Member
Not only is it not really true, mine was saying it since the first day and does right now on new games, such as Shovel Knight saying "Played for a few minutes".
I don't know why.
What makes you so special!?
No, seriously...did you do something out of the ordinary? There has to be something different between your setup and ours lol.
How many friends have you added? Do you play in docked mode mostly? (I play only handheld)...
Are your games all digital?
I gotta figure this out!
Mine hasn't shown up either.
Kevin Shields
Member
Yea mine is ar 7. So does this not work for everyone?
ArchedThunder
Banned
Since we know the Switch actually tracks this stuff now I hope they update it to show the actual time like on 3DS.
Cipher Peon
Banned
This plus the parental controls app are two not great solutions, but eh.
I just want an Activity Log ;;
I just want an Activity Log ;;
Kevin Shields
Member
It doesn't show up for me.
Does it have to do with any settings or parental controls being on?
Is it working for other people??
That's what I'm thinking. It's tracking the data for now and the proper activity log will (hopefully) come later.
Good that once that activity log does hit it'll (presumably) have all our data prior to its launch as well
Kevin Shields
Member
When did everyone else's kick in? Right when the week was up?
I have a friend on mine so its not that cause im seeing nothing either.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Nothing so far :/
Interface23
Member
Yea, I don't have anything either. Bummer
Jaded Alyx
Member
Had anyone restarted their switch since starting Zelda?
centracore
Member
I don't even know how to power cycle the Switch, it only ever goes in and out of sleep mode.
Like most devices...hold down the power button.
dglavimans
Member
How do you even do this.. :") the notifcation on top bugs me
Jonneh3003
Banned
Mine says I played Zelda 8 days ago, doesn't seem to lift after a week.
molnizzle
Member
Same. Still says "First played 8 days ago."
Tried this, no change.
Interface23
Member
Has to be 10 days at this point?
Kevin Shields
Member
Has anybody's worked or was this week thing a farce?
Interface23
Member
I don't think it's a farce. Both Polygon and Andre made it happen somehow
Same here. 8 days for all 3 of the games I have played.
TimeEffect
Member
GOAT feature
Im so ticked ps4 doesnt have it
Im so ticked ps4 doesnt have it
Kevin Shields
Member
I did that and reset the console and no change
It's just showing you which games you can boot from that menu. You don't have to go back to the main screen to start a game. You can select one directly from that list.