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[Atheerios]

As some of you may know (or not, because the thread was closed), a bunch of dev documents related to Nintendo Switch were leaked, including the full SDK.

While browsing through the leak, I found some interesting details about some future features that are planned to come to the Switch. You can find them for yourself on the 'NX Account Guide'.

The first one, which is more boring, is that save data transfers are indeed coming:

In the future, we plan to provide a feature to transfer account save data among multiple consoles. As a result, there is the possibility that user accounts with uninitialized account save data will be added. Note that your design must work without issue, even in this case.

The second one is about a feature called Guest Login:

We are considering a feature in the future (tentative name: Guest Login) to access existing network service account information without linking to a user account. This feature would allow temporary access to the network service account linked to the Nintendo Account by logging in to the Nintendo Account within the application. This feature would, for example, make it possible to upload a character you have raised as online data and then use that data on a friend's NX (without creating a user account).

We do not plan to provide this feature for the NX launch.

The docs also talk about other features that were recently announced and introduced to Switch like the News Channels.

There's definitely nothing groundbreaking here, but at least we know that Nintendo will actually work to improve the OS and usability.

P.S.: The image also comes from the leaked docs, and you can find the whole set of cute illustrations here: https://imgur.com/a/Cq0Gv

 

[BY2K]

This feature would, for example, make it possible to upload a character you have raised as online data and then use that data on a friend's NX (without creating a user account).

That sounds pretty fucking useful.

 

[nynt9]

Just as a reminder from Modbot from the last thread:

This thread is mostly going to be false homebrew=piracy equivalency garbage, which is against the rules. Those of you who have done so should sleep with one eye open; action could come at any time. I advise that you not engage in such behavior in the future.

Not that a SDK leak would lead to piracy/homebrew. Also save transfer seems like a must.

 

[James Scott]

That sounds pretty fucking useful.

Sounds like Miitomo

 

[Vanillalite]

What I need to know is if I can sub to once and have it work across all of the profiles on my device.

Like I'll sub, but will that allow the rest of my family ie my kids to have online access?

 

[guybrushfreeman]

Those illustrations are super cute. Have we seen them before?

 

[Thoraxes]

That sounds pretty fucking useful.

It'd be cool if I could bring like, my Smash/MK win/loss records/loadouts with me anywhere, just by logging into my friend's system, then having that data auto-sync with my Switch at home when I finish.

 

[Kolma]

Great for families that bought one switch at launch and eventually want to have everyone have their own switch.

 

[NateDrake]

It'd be cool if I could bring like, my Smash/MK win/loss records/loadouts with me anywhere, just by logging into my friend's system, then having that data auto-sync with my Switch at home when I finish.

Isn't this what people hoped amiibo would allow people to do?

 

[JershJopstin]

Isn't this what people hoped amiibo would allow people to do?

Yes, and this is part of Splatoon 2's implementation. Better as a free feature though.

 

[Kolma]

can the joycons hold information like the Wii Remote for quick logins? or maybe once the App is released a QR code can be scanned for quick login on a friend's Switch.

I know I don't want to have to type in my username and password every time i want to guest login at a friend's house.

 

[Deeke[VRZ]]

Is account save data the same as game save data? The more I read that statement the more it seems to only pertain to actual account data and not the actual game save data.

But I'm not 100% sure how account ownership mingles with game save data, or if game save data is PART of account save data.

 

[Thoraxes]

Isn't this what people hoped amiibo would allow people to do?

Yes, but having it at the system level is even better!

 

[Not]

Hope it's soon

I'm going to accidentally put a waterjet through my switch and lose 135 hours of Zelda

 

[Tathanen]

Nice + Nice

give

 

[Atheerios]

Another interesting tidbit: I'm starting to realize why Joy-cons cost as much, they really have a lot of technology packed in, including a full image processing chip for the IR Camera:

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Save data transfer? Welcome to the 21st century Nintendo, this will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Blizzard]

It's frustrating to see this leak when I still can't get access to the SDK or purchase a devkit, even as an indie developer who purchased a Wii-U devkit.

That hand-tracking stuff looks neat.

 

[RRockman]

Another interesting tidbit: I'm starting to realize why Joy-cons cost as much, they really have a lot of technology packed in, including a full image processing chip for the IR Camera:

This is super cool. Could this have kinetic like application if there is a way to link a joycon to a pc?

 

[Not]

Based on who's buying the Switch so far, they probably only needed to make this one.

 

[Vena]

It's frustrating to see this leak when I still can't get access to the SDK or purchase a devkit, even as an indie developer who purchased a Wii-U devkit.

That hand-tracking stuff looks neat.

On the flip, this is from October 2016 so its really old and doesn't really help any one do anything (and a lot of the info in here is old, so may not even be correct in terms of "planned" features). Even hackers gain little from this, its just an old SDK leak for 15 minutes of fame for some random anon.

 

[RurouniZel]

Based on who's buying the Switch so far, they probably only needed to make this one.

For the controller? Nope, split Joy-Con config for life.

 

[atbigelow]

It's frustrating to see this leak when I still can't get access to the SDK or purchase a devkit, even as an indie developer who purchased a Wii-U devkit.

That hand-tracking stuff looks neat.

I feel ya, man. It's been incredibly frustrating.

This is super cool. Could this have kinetic like application if there is a way to link a joycon to a pc?

JoyCons already pair natively via bluetooth. But there's still a lot of work involved to try and get more than just basics.

 

[Dominator]

I turned my Switch on today and there is a blue spot on the screen, don't even know what it is or what its from. Was going to get it repaired soon but if they are going to allow data transfers soon I'll hold off until I can do that. Will give it 2 months or so, if we hear no word I'll send it in.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Another interesting tidbit: I'm starting to realize why Joy-cons cost as much, they really have a lot of technology packed in, including a full image processing chip for the IR Camera:

The joycons are really underrated tecnologically. This is some impressive stuff.

 

[Vena]

I turned my Switch on today and there is a blue spot on the screen, don't even know what it is or what its from. Was going to get it repaired soon but if they are going to allow data transfers soon I'll hold off until I can do that. Will give it 2 months or so, if we hear no word I'll send it in.

They can transfer (and will) for you.

 

[Dominator]

They can transfer (and will) for you.

My saves? If so I'll do that tomorrow.

 

[NimbusD]

Another interesting tidbit: I'm starting to realize why Joy-cons cost as much, they really have a lot of technology packed in, including a full image processing chip for the IR Camera:

I really want to know what the condos were that made this included. I doubt it'll ever be used for a game again, outside of a Wario ware type of game. Interesting tech but the placement on the controller makes it useless for any normal gameplay.

 

[Sesuadra]

I'd love a back up feature for my saves. transfer is great, but if my switch dies/gets stolen, I'd love a back up that I can use on a new switch

 

[kulapik]

All this new Ko Takeuchi art though 👌

 

[Bluth54]

Another interesting tidbit: I'm starting to realize why Joy-cons cost as much, they really have a lot of technology packed in, including a full image processing chip for the IR Camera:

Honestly given the awkward position of the IR camera I wonder how often it's going to be used for games. I kinda get the feeling that very few games are going to use it and it's going to turn into a waste of money for Nintendo to include those in all the right joy-cons but we'll have to see.

 

[faridmon]

Great for families that bought one switch at launch and eventually want to have everyone have their own switch.

Thats me in a Nutshell

Thank god for this update, because now me and my sister (and my younger brother to certain degree) Can enjoy the games without any worry about save data, etc

 

[Roo]

can the joycons hold information like the Wii Remote for quick logins? or maybe once the App is released a QR code can be scanned for quick login on a friend's Switch.

I know I don't want to have to type in my username and password every time i want to guest login at a friend's house.

I don't think the joycons have any kind of internal memory like the Wii Remotes did.
Could be wrong tho.

 

[VegiHam]

I don't really understand what this guest log in thing means, can anyone explain it?

 

[Sesuadra]

I don't really understand what this guest log in thing means, can anyone explain it?

right now you need an account on the console to play games. except for 1-2-switch.

there will be a guest option when you start a game in the future

 

[jts]

Save data transfer? Welcome to the 21st century Nintendo, this will be greatly appreciated.

Bruh they on 22nd century with cross-platform support and a hybrid console.

 

[Shiggy]

Still doesn't necessarily mean cloud saves, but it's certainly better than nothing.

 

[gingerbeardman]

I don't really understand what this guest log in thing means, can anyone explain it?

You can use your save on a friends Switch without creating a user account on it.

 

[darkinstinct]

"We plan to" does not sound as if savegame exchange is coming anytime soon or is set to be definitely implemented.

 

[-shadow-]

Here's hoping they'll pull through on the implementation of save transfer/sync in the future. Friend of mine bought two games on my Switch and played them a bit, but as of now would lose his save once his account is unlinked from my Switch.

 

[LelouchZero]

These features sound really good!

 

[Quasar]

Still doesn't necessarily mean cloud saves, but it's certainly better than nothing.

I wonder why they won't do it. Cloud saves seems safer than letting save transfers.

 

[Turrican3]

Most important news to me, the confirmation the IR camera range *is* actually greater than 30cm when used with so called reflective "markers".

That would mean IR pointing with the R JoyCon *could* be possible with just a couple of markers on the TV, I think... assuming that unspecified distance of this particular use case is enough, that is.

 

[Octavianus]

I doubt I'll ever use either of these features, but obviously cool nonetheless.

 

[giancarlo123x]

I just want to back up my saves to a cloud. I fear to lose 70 hours of Zelda play over some random shenanigans someday.

 

[Chauzu]

I still think cloud saves is the most likely backup save option, since it's the method least open to exploits.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Great for families that bought one switch at launch and eventually want to have everyone have their own switch.

Yea, we have just the one right now but when right type of games have arrived (Animal Crossing and Pokemon for example) my partner will likely want her own so we can play locally together. Being able to peel an account off the system to another and take Splatoon 2 progress with me or whatever in that circumstance would be much preferred.

 

[RoadHazard]

I don't want fucking "save transfer" to anther console. I went save BACKUP, preferably with cloud sync.

EDIT: Unless that's what this means. The wording isn't very clear.

 

[FinalAres]

I don't want fucking "save transfer" to anther console. I went save BACKUP, preferably with cloud sync.

EDIT: Unless that's what this means. The wording isn't very clear.

This is my worry. If I get a new Switch model I'd probably trade in the old one. Having to keep both switches to transfer between them is not convenient at all.

 

[Azure Dream]

Honestly given the awkward position of the IR camera I wonder how often it's going to be used for games. I kinda get the feeling that very few games are going to use it and it's going to turn into a waste of money for Nintendo to include those in all the right joy-cons but we'll have to see.

It seems the most poorly considered addition on the surface, because it's basically the only JoyCon feature that isn't on both sides (not counting the capure and Home buttons), and it was left off of the Pro Controller for some reason.