I've SWITCHed! - General discussion - WARNING IN POST 1

RobbingBandit

Anyone play Blacksad on switch yet

Wolverine359

Just a question about upgrading the memory card size. I got a 400GB card to replace my 128GB card that I’m currently using because it is now full. Is it just a case of taking out the old one and inserting the new 400GB card to use from now on? I’d just need to redownload all my games again, so I can use it from now on and to allow room for the rest of my eshop-purchased games.

chrislad

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Just a question about upgrading the memory card size. I got a 400GB card to replace my 128GB card that I’m currently using because it is now full. Is it just a case of taking out the old one and inserting the new 400GB card to use from now on? I’d just need to redownload all my games again, so I can use it from now on and to allow room for the rest of my eshop-purchased games.

You can put the sd card into a pc and copy from the 128 to the 400 to save on the download if you aren’t swapping switches.

madmoe

chrislad wrote: »

You can put the sd card into a pc and copy from the 128 to the 400 to save on the download if you aren’t swapping switches.

I think you have to put it into the destination Switch first and format it or it will complain that it had been used with another Switch and refuse to load from it! Has anyone else experienced that before?

Thanks,
M

Grassey

I only had that issue when I moved from Switch 1 to 1.1 that I had to redownload.
Pretty sure when I was increasing the sizes I just dragged and dropped on a pc and then stuck the new one in. Reformatted it on pc first.

chrislad

madmoe wrote: »

I think you have to put it into the destination Switch first and format it or it will complain that it had been used with another Switch and refuse to load from it! Has anyone else experienced that before?

Thanks,
M

That only happens when you are changing hardware. I updated from 128 to 200 to 400, and was able to transfer using a PC. The only time I had to redownload was when I moved from the original Switch to the newer model, and it asked me to reformat.

john9876

Has anyone managed to fix a 'bricked' Switch? ie one with the blue screen?

Xofpod

john9876 wrote: »

Has anyone managed to fix a 'bricked' Switch? ie one with the blue screen?

Depends how truly bricked it is. In a lot of cases holding the power switch for 30 - 40 seconds will reboot.

john9876

I tried that ... to no avail.

RobbingBandit

There's a fair few videos on YouTube might be worth a shot.

https://youtu.be/xijU3FsRUKI

nintendoo

Dell's switch PC

https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/06/dell-concept-ufo-portable-gaming-pc/

ERG89

Are the games still more expensive than on PC??

RocketRaccoon

I'm really sorry to ask as I know it has been discussed before but can someone please help?

I want to buy a game currently on sale on the American eshop, how do I go about this?

Mr E

Follow the instructions here:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/guide_how_to_buy_nintendo_switch_games_from_the_japanese_eshop_-_region_free_accounts

The instructions are for Japan. Swap out for USA when you're doing it - the steps are the same.

Then you need to buy US credit. Go to https://www.pcgamesupply.com/ and buy US credit (make sure it's not Canadian, which they also sell!)

In the eshop for your new US account, redeem the code to add the credit, then download away.

RocketRaccoon

Mr E wrote: »

Follow the instructions here:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/guide_how_to_buy_nintendo_switch_games_from_the_japanese_eshop_-_region_free_accounts

The instructions are for Japan. Swap out for USA when you're doing it - the steps are the same.

Then you need to buy US credit. Go to https://www.pcgamesupply.com/ and buy US credit (make sure it's not Canadian, which they also sell!)

In the eshop for your new US account, redeem the code to add the credit, then download away.

Thanks so much.

Unravel 2 for $4.99 is a bargain

RobbingBandit

Anyone know is it possible to buy Nintendo online family support in a cheaper region but to add an Irish or multiple Irish accounts to it. Currently have two active switches with one having a sub that's about to expire (4 weeks) other has none.

Mr E

I don't think the account region matters. I have a South African family sub (a tenner cheaper than here I think) but my main account is Irish and my niece and nephew (who share the account) also have Irish accounts. Online membership is online membership - I don't think region factors into it.

RobbingBandit

I'm looking for it cheaper than here so Springboks might be the way to go thanks for the quick response

RocketRaccoon

Mr E wrote: »

Follow the instructions here:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/guide_how_to_buy_nintendo_switch_games_from_the_japanese_eshop_-_region_free_accounts

The instructions are for Japan. Swap out for USA when you're doing it - the steps are the same.

Then you need to buy US credit. Go to https://www.pcgamesupply.com/ and buy US credit (make sure it's not Canadian, which they also sell!)

In the eshop for your new US account, redeem the code to add the credit, then download away.

Can someone who has used the site before tell me how long it takes for the verification code to be sent via text for the payment? I am waiting over an hour now.

Or is it safe just to use a debit card rather than PayPal?

Mr E

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Can someone who has used the site before tell me how long it takes for the verification code to be sent via text for the payment? I am waiting over an hour now.

Or is it safe just to use a debit card rather than PayPal?

Should be quicker than that. Check your phone number and resend the code request if you can.

RobbingBandit

Gave up on Witcher 3 traded it in to pay off Tokyo Mirage only owe €15. I'll get it again sometime down the line maybe for the switch pro.

nintendoo

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Gave up on Witcher 3 traded it in to pay off Tokyo Mirage only owe €15. I'll get it again sometime down the line maybe for the switch pro.

What didn't you like about it ?

RocketRaccoon

Mr E wrote: »

Should be quicker than that. Check your phone number and resend the code request if you can.

Tried twice again this morning, still no joy unfortunately.

Mr E

Balls. Time to reach out to their support I think.

RocketRaccoon

Mr E wrote: »

Balls. Time to reach out to their support I think.

Do you know if there are other sites to buy the top up? For some reason this one isn't verifying any phone number I've used, no code came through to confirm the payment, no money lost so no big deal.

redzerdrog

Is fifa any good on the switch?

RobbingBandit

Don't bother with FIFA 20 get 19 instead the only difference is squad and jerseys updated no gameplay or graphics change whatsoever.

Mr E

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Do you know if there are other sites to buy the top up? For some reason this one isn't verifying any phone number I've used, no code came through to confirm the payment, no money lost so no big deal.

Try Play-Asia.

https://www.play-asia.com/digital/nintendo_eshop/14/711z7#fc=v:4

I've used a fair bit in the past. The eshop cards at a couple of euro more expensive than pcgamesupply, but they are reliable.

Average Alienware console makes reviewer ditch for Switch

https://www.pcgamer.com/i-tried-out-alienwares-ridiculous-handheld-gaming-pc-and-it-made-me-want-a-switch-pro/

nintendoo

Deleted User wrote: »

Average Alienware console makes reviewer ditch for Switch

https://www.pcgamer.com/i-tried-out-alienwares-ridiculous-handheld-gaming-pc-and-it-made-me-want-a-switch-pro/

The Switch is a great single purpose device ( like the kindle ).
Hopefully Nintendo can keep the momentum going for a few generations.
And keep it backwardly compatible.