moltonasty
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I thought I read somewhere that it would launch with Splatoon 2, but maybe my brain just mixed up Splatoon 2 summer launch and summer trial app. Either way I guess it should be soon?
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I thought I read somewhere that it would launch with Splatoon 2, but maybe my brain just mixed up Splatoon 2 summer launch and summer trial app. Either way I guess it should be soon?
I would certainly hope so, but probably not.
Good thumb of rule for "am i the only one" questions is that the answer is never yes.
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
I have the parental Switch app on my phone, and it clearly lets me not allow voice chat and messaging. Awesome. It even goes to the next level of control with letting me choose from game to game too. That's awesome. I hope to one day allow voice chat with friends only (obviously with the online service fee in the future).
TBH if you want friend voice chat you could just install Skype or similar on your daughters phone. My son uses Skype for pice chat when playing FIFA to avoid random abuse and to chat with friends.
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
Manged to get a Neon Switch today finally. Haven't even fired up Zelda or played anything on it yet and its just a cool little device.
Granted, I'm coming at the Switch from the POV of somebody that hasn't owned a console of any kind since my Gamecube and original X-box (just PC since then), but even little things like how snappy the menus are on the Switch is neat. As a piece of hardware its just a cool little device... although maybe a bit too little? Or at least maybe I'll have to get used to the Joycons. Just looking through the E-shop and settings menus with the Joycons I noticed my thumbs cramping up from them being so small. I'm already glad I've got a Pro Controller.
Granted, I'm coming at the Switch from the POV of somebody that hasn't owned a console of any kind since my Gamecube and original X-box (just PC since then), but even little things like how snappy the menus are on the Switch is neat. As a piece of hardware its just a cool little device... although maybe a bit too little? Or at least maybe I'll have to get used to the Joycons. Just looking through the E-shop and settings menus with the Joycons I noticed my thumbs cramping up from them being so small. I'm already glad I've got a Pro Controller.
Lupin the Third
Member
Is there any other Switch case close in execution to the case included with the Zelda Special Edition? Where it has the thick velcro strap for the hardware and the soft fold-over with the cart slots facing up? The closest I've seen are ones with two little elastic bands across the Joy-Con attachment points.
Zelda SE Switch case (from a YouTube review):
Closest match style I've found (example):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VYCPYHW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Zelda SE Switch case (from a YouTube review):
Closest match style I've found (example):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VYCPYHW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Alright, I delinked the japanese account they'll probably all vanish sooner or later, for now it's not a huge deal, thanks for the reply!
//ARCANUM
Member
Yellow joycon are available on Best Buy for preorder!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintend...do-switch-neon-yellow/5855105.p?skuId=5855105
Yellow straps: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-joy-con-wrist-strap-neon-yellow/5855107.p?skuId=5855107
Joycon battery pack: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-joy-con-l-r-aa-battery-pack/5855106.p?skuId=5855106
I thought these were launching with ARMS on June 16, but Best Buy shows these as delivering on May 19. Maybe I was mistaken? Maybe Best Buy is?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintend...do-switch-neon-yellow/5855105.p?skuId=5855105
Yellow straps: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-joy-con-wrist-strap-neon-yellow/5855107.p?skuId=5855107
Joycon battery pack: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-joy-con-l-r-aa-battery-pack/5855106.p?skuId=5855106
I thought these were launching with ARMS on June 16, but Best Buy shows these as delivering on May 19. Maybe I was mistaken? Maybe Best Buy is?
//ARCANUM
Member
The other PDP cases (Mario and Zelda editions) are the exact same interior, just different designs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYABCCJ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT8XY4V/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9RO6AM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://m.gamestop.com/product/ninte...-starter-kit-zelda-sheikah-eye-edition/140258
JimJamJones
Member
Is there a bug with the eShop?
Half of the time, when I try to buy something, I type in my credit card, hit next and it just takes me back to the blank credit card info page. No error message or anything. It basically refreshes the page instead of proceeding.
Half of the time, when I try to buy something, I type in my credit card, hit next and it just takes me back to the blank credit card info page. No error message or anything. It basically refreshes the page instead of proceeding.
DigitalScrap
Member
Yes, I have traveled with mine three times (so 6 flights). No issues/questions at all. I simply left it in it's case in my bag (backpack type bag) with my iPad and it went right through. You won't have any issues.
Lupin the Third
Member
Thanks a bunch! No idea how I overlooked that. Shame they're all so expensive compared to the other cases. I guess I'll save up for it.
//ARCANUM
Member
Dock is live on Best Buy!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-dock-set/5854007.p?skuId=5854007
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-dock-set/5854007.p?skuId=5854007
Nintendo has to be making insane money from all the different accessories.
I'm gonna hate it when more stuff is readily in stock at stores, cause the temptation to buy stuff for my Switch is big.
I could definitely use a second dock just for convenience lol.
Marty Chinn
Member
I want a second dock but I'm trying to hold out for a third party solution even though it may never come.
Garrett Hawke
Member
just keep holding the power button it'll shut off eventually
Flying Toaster
Member
Yeah holding the power button down to reset takes unusually longer than any other hardware reset I have ever done in my life. It is crazy how long it takes.
Issue with laptops is the hard drivebecause Switch is Flash Memory, not an issue.
CharminUltra
Member
I gotta say seeing Snipperclips at the top of the eShop bestsellers (in the US at least) makes me happy. Such a well-made little game. It's genius.
titiklabingapat
Member
I have this and it is fantastic.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Anyone hyped for PuyoPuyo Tetris? The advanced tutorial videos Sega put out for the Puyo mechanics has sold me. It looks like it's gonna be insane and addictive. Physical is $30 with the Prime discount if you preorder on Amazon so I but the bullet.
teflontactics
Member
Absolutely. I've played the demo for a few hours already. ^_^
Oh shit you just reminded me I should preorder it.
jts
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You know, having a Neon Switch, the Joy-cons I want next is one yellow and one grey. Want that full diversity.
Now how to go about it, buy separate or go for a trade, and which one should be the L and R.
Logically the L should be yellow to ensure it's a fixed Joy-con, but somehow I want it to be the right one with IR camera and I have also been wanting to match grey and red on the console for a long time.
Decisions, decisions 🤔
Now how to go about it, buy separate or go for a trade, and which one should be the L and R.
Logically the L should be yellow to ensure it's a fixed Joy-con, but somehow I want it to be the right one with IR camera and I have also been wanting to match grey and red on the console for a long time.
Decisions, decisions 🤔
Cuningas de Häme
Member
This seems to be exactly the same as my Orzly case, ordered from Amazon.fr...
I love it, it feels really good. Switch stays well in place and the padding covering the screen is nice. The little mesh pocket is good for holding little things like inears too.
EDIT. Smell is quite nasty, like the one review said, tho. It goes away after a few days.
Bought the Japanese version when I got the Switch, it's by far the best Switch game outside of Zelda right now.
Sure. Preordered and can't wait for it! Demo is great. Destroyed a friend in Tetris as well as PuyoPuyo
The voltage is a big deal. Without Power Delivery, you're only going to max out at 15W (5V/3A).
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Absolutely. I preordered it last month. It's my most wanted game right now. The price reduction on Amazon definitely helped push me to physical, though I have a feeling I would prefer a digital copy in the long run.
Jaded Alyx
Member
You sure you're hitting next? What button are you pressing?
Odd. I haven't had trouble with it yet.
Do you have a link to the video?
Not if you mostly play handled or like the joycons
Invest your money in a good router instead, it'll be a better investment.
Kudo
Member
Switching our 10 years old router to new one fixed all my network issues with the device. Not sure if people really upgrade their networking devices but this was long overdue.
It might be cheaper to get a new router.
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Deleted member 752119
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I wouldn't say I'm hyped, but I like the demo (at least the Tetris part) and plan on buying it digitally as it's a great pick up and play game.
That's really not that big a deal though. I'm pretty sure those with power meters here found the Switch won't pull more than 2.6A anyway. So even a decent 5v/2a charger should be fine and not that much slower in charging.
I bought this one and have been fine with it. Charges nearly as quickly as the Dock when in sleep mode, charges while playing Zelda (albeit slowly) etc.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0196JB1ZS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I rarely charge other than with the dock anyway, and mostly just wanted a brick with more than 1 port as I was tired of constantly changing out lighting, micro usb, usb and USB-c cables from the one port one I had next to me recliner.
2.6A at 5V is ⅓ less power than 2.6A at 15V though. It's less than the Switch draws when running (docked) and charging.
A good primer on how PD works: http://thewirecutter.com/blog/quick-charge-usb-c/
Switch power consumption numbers: http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
Ah, true. I wasn't thinking about playing in docked mode as I'll never do that other than with the Dock (don't seem to have scratch issues/don't care about light scratches on the bezel even if I did). So I wasn't willing to pay more for something with PD, and all were sold out at the time anyway, given how rarely I charge the Switch outside of the dock.
JosephManderley
Member
Just got home from work, turned on my Switch, and I see Zelda is downloading! A surprise from my wife! Guess I'll be making time to play it!
Switch got updated -at least in JPN- for more stability again
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/system_update/index.html
Google translate for latest :
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/system_update/index.html
Google translate for latest :
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