Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

Sparko · 01-02-2017 07:59PM

sligeach wrote: »

It's never a straight conversion. The Japanese are paying <€245 for the Switch while we've to pay €330. They always get things cheaper.

I'm thinking it'll be 50 or 60 for us. No source, just a hunch!

I wonder how comfortable it will be playing split screen multiplayer on the tablet, it looks quite small.

hairball · 01-02-2017 08:47PM

sligeach wrote: »

I bought one at the end of last year for my phone. 64GB for about €16.20 delivered and good performance. It's gone up in price since then.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/400887383351?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Look around and you'll find good deals. 64GB wouldn't be enough in the long run. If I was buying one for the Switch I'd look at 128GB minimum, possibly 200GB.

This 200GB card is €54.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/200GB-Ultra-600x-90MB-s-Class-10-UHS-I-Micro-SD-SDXC-Memory-Card-200GB-/172510454367

Edit: I'd use AddressPal for postage.

Thanks man, do you find the ebay retailers reliable?

ussjtrunks · 01-02-2017 09:15PM

any of the local stores getting in the hori case? its up on amazon now atleast
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HORI-Switch-Tough-Case-Nintendo/dp/B01MR63I6F/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485979960&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+switch+case

Aidonin · 01-02-2017 10:40PM

hairball wrote: »

Thanks man, do you find the ebay retailers reliable?

My own experience hasn't proven that they are. Twice i got fake SD cards that had less storage than advertised, and were just plain fake

. Argos do good deals on them every so often.

sligeach · 02-02-2017 12:04AM

hairball wrote: »

Thanks man, do you find the ebay retailers reliable?

Yep. Very seldom have I had problems. Check their feedback especially on the item you're after if possible. Some say they're in the UK but if you click on their name sometimes they're located in China and places like that. Beware of fakes too, if the price seems too good to be true, it usually is.

hairball · 02-02-2017 12:31AM

Aidonin wrote: »

My own experience hasn't proven that they are. Twice i got fake SD cards that had less storage than advertised, and were just plain fake . Argos do good deals on them every so often.

sligeach wrote: »

Yep. Very seldom have I had problems. Check their feedback especially on the item you're after if possible. Some say they're in the UK but if you click on their name sometimes they're located in China and places like that. Beware of fakes too, if the price seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Thanks guys. Having a lok and the 128 gb samsung evo seems like it might be a good one for me. I'll be buying physical ( the joy of cartridges for a home console again) as much as possible, so figuring 128 should be enough for a good while.

kevin2me · 02-02-2017 01:51AM

CastorTroy wrote: »

What? No call for a ban for kevin looking smug playing the Switch? :P
Have to ask, Kevin, about the one beside you in the furry outfit. What was the story there?

I would ban me, smug Bast**d

Nah seriously chuffed to get some Pre-release time with the Switch, It was fantastic even more looking fwd to March 3rd now.

That gal just sat down and took off her Cosplay Wig and we played some Mario Kart 8 and Battle Mode was is good

Now Lizzie the Lovely Lovely Nintendo Rep she can sit down and play switch next to me any time;:)

kevin2me · 02-02-2017 01:56AM

Also took some crappy videos while I was playing Zelda BOTW and Tried to show how seemless it was taking it out of the dock. It was merely a second.And u dont even feel it clicking into the USBC slot. Also took some off screen footage ofZelda and it was stunning. That art style...(Homer J Simpson Drool.....):)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jVNoHmtHMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yk_jgta-sI

super_furry · 02-02-2017 01:59AM

How does it feel in hand? The bezel looks huge there, do you notice it when playing?

kevin2me · 02-02-2017 02:02AM

super_furry wrote: »

How does it feel in hand? The bezel looks huge there, do you notice it when playing?

I hate, hate bezels, yet never even noticed it on the switch, i think the quality of screen coupled with nice symmetrics overall means u dont notice it. I want this Black Joycons thou now though they go well with that chassis
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super_furry · 02-02-2017 02:10AM

Yeah ordered the black one myself. Think maybe the combination of the coloured Joycons and the pure white screen there makes the bezel stand out more there.

NyOmnishambles · 02-02-2017 02:12AM

Pre-ordered a switch today

Delighted as I thought I would ahve to hold out until later in the year but got an unexpected bonus in work

Very much looking forward to Switchmas and will try and get the day off work

I was showing some trailers to my wife this evening, Just dance and 1-2 Switch seem like winners for her and I am sure she will give Zelda a go

Flaccus · 02-02-2017 03:24AM

hairball wrote: »

Aidonin wrote: »

My own experience hasn't proven that they are. Twice i got fake SD cards that had less storage than advertised, and were just plain fake . Argos do good deals on them every so often.

sligeach wrote: »

Yep. Very seldom have I had problems. Check their feedback especially on the item you're after if possible. Some say they're in the UK but if you click on their name sometimes they're located in China and places like that. Beware of fakes too, if the price seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Thanks guys. Having a lok and the 128 gb samsung evo seems like it might be a good one for me. I'll be buying physical ( the joy of cartridges for a home console again) as much as possible, so figuring 128 should be enough for a good while.

The 128GB is pretty good. Great read speeds. It just has low write speeds of around 20Mb/s much like the Sandisk ultras. You need the Samsung Pro+ or Evo 256GB for 90Mb/s but they cost €€

CiDeRmAn · 02-02-2017 08:07AM

29 days til Switchmas!

:eek:

Captain Chaos · 02-02-2017 09:20AM

super_furry wrote: »

Yeah ordered the black one myself. Think maybe the combination of the coloured Joycons and the pure white screen there makes the bezel stand out more there.

The blacks ones are only on the dev kits for the time being. Us mortals are getting the grey and blue red versions at launch.

I have an opposite red blue pack ordered so can go all red or all blue. The joy cons are going to be big collector items like the Wii motes were.

sligeach · 02-02-2017 11:41AM

7+ SECRETS in Switch Super Bowl Ad (Zelda & Mario Easter Eggs!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Td_mbWFas0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Td_mbWFas0

They missed the Zelda baseball cap hanging up on the corner of the bed's headboard.

ERG89 · 02-02-2017 11:57AM

Well I definitely have a Switch for launch was worried so I asked the staff gamestop & they said it isn't an issue. Guess nobody in galway is biting.

magnumbud · 02-02-2017 12:09PM

ERG89 wrote: »

Well I definitely have a Switch for launch was worried so I asked the staff gamestop & they said it isn't an issue. Guess nobody in galway is biting.

lol i think its that gamestop stops taking pre-orders when they are out of stock country wide instead of taking them and then saying oh you have it preordered but have to wait til its back in stock

TrustedApple · 02-02-2017 12:32PM

Guys if anyone can't get one I have like 3 per ordered on Amazon and I be happy to give you one at 330 euros if needs to be if gamestop let's anyone down

Flaccus · 02-02-2017 03:24PM

Alas i ordered with Amazon using parcel motel and expected delivery is Sat 4th at best. Which means i will get it Monday the 6th hopefully. Luckily parcel motel is 5 min walk from work or home. Gives me time to sort out a cheap1080p monitor as at home gaming is a bedroom job. Although I expect to be playing 80℅ time on the go.

chrislad · 02-02-2017 05:12PM

Flaccus wrote: »

Alas i ordered with Amazon using parcel motel and expected delivery is Sat 4th at best. Which means i will get it Monday the 6th hopefully. Luckily parcel motel is 5 min walk from work or home. Gives me time to sort out a cheap1080p monitor as at home gaming is a bedroom job. Although I expect to be playing 80℅ time on the go.

I'm the same, but I'm not that pushed as I think I'm going to be away that weekend anyway. I am really looking forward to Zelda to more I see of it.

jos22 · 02-02-2017 06:01PM

Flaccus wrote: »

Alas i ordered with Amazon using parcel motel and expected delivery is Sat 4th at best. Which means i will get it Monday the 6th hopefully. Luckily parcel motel is 5 min walk from work or home. Gives me time to sort out a cheap1080p monitor as at home gaming is a bedroom job. Although I expect to be playing 80℅ time on the go.

why not just use amazon free delivery or express delivery to ireland if you want it asap

MilesMorales1 · 02-02-2017 06:06PM

jos22 wrote: »

why not just use amazon free delivery or express delivery to ireland if you want it asap

The only options to Ireland is free which takes up to 5 days, or standard which takes up to 3 days. Whereas it'll get to Parcel Motel by Saturday if he's lucky.

Corholio · 02-02-2017 07:40PM

Nintendo Marketing Head Nick Chavez on their future marketing:

Expect the marketing barrage to continue even after the Super Bowl. "This isn't just a six to eight week launch campaign," says Chavez, referring to the Switch's hands-on reveal in early January through to its launch on March 3. "This is really a 15 month campaign for us, to say nothing of our plans for 2018. You're going to see a number of other touch points, including additional 30 or 60 second executions in the coming weeks that emphasize the full proposition, meaning those multiple demographics, including kids, teenagers, young adults, parents, active gamers, casual gamers and so forth."

Flaccus · 02-02-2017 07:53PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

jos22 wrote: »

why not just use amazon free delivery or express delivery to ireland if you want it asap

The only options to Ireland is free which takes up to 5 days, or standard which takes up to 3 days. Whereas it'll get to Parcel Motel by Saturday if he's lucky.

Indeed and as i am at work, there is noone to sign for it. And i dont trust the post box where i live. PM is handier. Not complaining though. Will be great to get first impressions here, savouring the meal to come and all that jazz

CiDeRmAn · 02-02-2017 07:58PM

Corholio wrote: »

Nintendo Marketing Head Nick Chavez on their future marketing:

Expect the marketing barrage to continue even after the Super Bowl. "This isn't just a six to eight week launch campaign," says Chavez, referring to the Switch's hands-on reveal in early January through to its launch on March 3. "This is really a 15 month campaign for us, to say nothing of our plans for 2018. You're going to see a number of other touch points, including additional 30 or 60 second executions in the coming weeks that emphasize the full proposition, meaning those multiple demographics, including kids, teenagers, young adults, parents, active gamers, casual gamers and so forth."

I don't know what most of that means but it excites me...

magnumbud · 02-02-2017 08:33PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I don't know what most of that means but it excites me...

more and more people playing zelda while sitting on the loo. all different ages of people sitting on the loo

Star Lord · 02-02-2017 08:40PM

Yooka-Laylee backerkit emails sent out, changed mine to a switch digital version!

mayordenis · 02-02-2017 08:57PM

Star Lord wrote: »

Yooka-Laylee backerkit emails sent out, changed mine to a switch digital version!

Jealous, I forgot to back the kickstarter so I'll have to buy it like a jugheaded commoner.

CiDeRmAn · 02-02-2017 08:59PM

I just switched mine to the Switch, no indication of how delayed that's going to be, compared to the PS4/XB1/PC versions.
But it'll be very nice playing it on Nintendo hardware, where it belongs.
Let's just hope it lives up to the hype, unlike Mighty No.9

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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