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Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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  • #7502
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,295 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Still no reply to the email I sent them.
    Maybe others can email them as well

    I think they update the online catalogue on a Tuesday night/Wednesday morning so Switch stuff will hopefully show up then. I'd be amazed if they didn't have games available on launch day but don't hold me to it. :)


  • #7503
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,558 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Just looking at number of replies on thread It's nearly caught up with the I have a Wii U thread and has three time the replies of the WiiU prelaunch thread really is a lot of people looking forward to this.

    So who gets to start the "I have a Nintendo Switch Thread"!

    Still on the fence about picking it up on launch. Would like BOTW asap so am debating getting the Wii U version but in long run would prefer to have it on the switch. Good chance I wouldn't buy it again for the switch or at least not unless could I pick it up cheap. Sensible thing is the wait at least till the summer when I can pick one up in France. I can wait I have more than enough games to get through. Though if Argos do any sort of discount bundle I could be tempted.

    I know Netfilx and browser are not important it primarily a gaming device but it would help me swing it with the wife as a second device to stop my two fighting over the ipad when we are out. They're not great sharers though so my wife's not always a fan of them playing the WiiU either as it causes fights and the youngest can get really frustrated when things don't go her way! :(


  • #7504
    MilesMorales1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,431 ✭✭✭MilesMorales1


    Ryath wrote: »
    Just looking at number of replies on thread It's nearly caught up with the I have a Wii U thread and has three time the replies of the WiiU prelaunch thread really is a lot of people looking forward to this.

    So who gets to start the "I have a Nintendo Switch Thread"!

    Still on the fence about picking it up on launch. Would like BOTW asap so am debating getting the Wii U version but in long run would prefer to have it on the switch. Good chance I wouldn't buy it again for the switch or at least not unless could I pick it up cheap. Sensible thing is the wait at least till the summer when I can pick one up in France. I can wait I have more than enough games to get through. Though if Argos do any sort of discount bundle I could be tempted.

    I know Netfilx and browser are not important it primarily a gaming device but it would help me swing it with the wife as a second device to stop my two fighting over the ipad when we are out. They're not great sharers though so my wife's not always a fan of them playing the WiiU either as it causes fights and the youngest can get really frustrated when things don't go her way! :(

    Me I want to!


  • #7505
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Will those sans Switch be permitted to post on a "I have a Switch thread?"
    What penalties will be brought to bear on trespassers?
    Beatings?
    CDi LoZ sessions?


  • #7506
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If amazon can't ship Zelda and console on day of release I'll keep my options open for getting Zelda from Argos depending on price...

    40Uk versus maybe 55 euro if I could have a game the day after launch....


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  • #7507
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,453 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Will those sans Switch be permitted to post on a "I have a Switch thread?"
    What penalties will be brought to bear on trespassers?
    Beatings?
    CDi LoZ sessions?

    CDi.... now that takes me back. Spent hours on 7th guest & Burncycle :D


  • #7508
    wandatowell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,433 ✭✭✭wandatowell


    I assume Amazon will be shipping the Switch a day or 2 before launch day so people might get it day one? I think thats what happened for the PS4.

    With the Parcel Motel route I definitely won't be the one to start the "I have a Nintendo Switch Thread"


  • #7509
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,820 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    fixxxer wrote: »
    So which Amiibos should I be getting? :-/
    f2a27ae6fa741e6e05a624044373cdb5.jpg


  • #7510
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    So...
    This is interesting.
    Particularly for those who reckon the Switch is expensive to buy for, even me when it comes to controllers.
    I'm here in Argos and they've listings on the instore system, including a Hori pad, 3rd party alternative to the official pro pad, and it's a pocket friendly €33.99.
    Also, they've a Hori LAN adapter for €33.99 as well as a charging dock for €39.99, presumably for the second set of Joycons as the original set will charge on system.
    Bomberman R is €46.99 as well.
    They've a comfort grip, non charging, for €12.99 too.


  • #7511
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    I preordered Zelda when Amazon had that £10 off orders over £50 offer on.

    Still showing as being delivered 7th or 8th March so I'll have the Switch and no (physical) games for 4 or 5 days.

    Really hoping the Virtual Console is up & running for launch.....


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  • #7512
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    yeah, I was in ARgos up the north - they're pre-order-friendly - last weekend and you can see a hell of a range of stuff - including the zippy zelda Cloth-finish case that got removed from the UK website.

    Isn't the Hori pad wired though? I remember seeing a cable in the preview in before the reveal...


  • #7513
    EDit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 819 ✭✭✭EDit


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    So...
    This is interesting.
    Particularly for those who reckon the Switch is expensive to buy for, even me when it comes to controllers.
    I'm here in Argos and they've listings on the instore system, including a Hori pad, 3rd party alternative to the official pro pad, and it's a pocket friendly €33.99.
    Also, they've a Hori LAN adapter for €33.99 as well as a charging dock for €39.99, presumably for the second set of Joycons as the original set will charge on system.
    Bomberman R is €46.99 as well.
    They've a comfort grip, non charging, for €12.99 too.

    Is that LAN adapter available on March 3 in Argos? Amazon.co.uk has it listed but says it's not released until March 19


  • #7514
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,559 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    fixxxer wrote: »
    Their Twitter was pretty good when I was asking them about instant film a few months back.

    I tweeted and they replied
    "due to this not being on the website I am unable to advise"

    If it was on the website, I wouldn't be asking :rolleyes:


  • #7515
    Flaccus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,972 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    Anyone know if the switch will support wired headphones and bluetooth headphones when docked ?
    I also got a loan of a cheapo 24 inch 1080p monitor till I can decide on what to buy.  It is dvi only so I am assuming a dvi to hdmi dongle is all I need.  As the Switch isn't out yet, nyone know if this sort of adaptor worked on the WiiU ?

    thanks


  • #7516
    MilesMorales1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,431 ✭✭✭MilesMorales1


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Will those sans Switch be permitted to post on a "I have a Switch thread?"
    What penalties will be brought to bear on trespassers?
    Beatings?
    CDi LoZ sessions?

    Only under penalty of 20 games of 1-2 Switch?


  • #7517
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,558 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    I really am gonna set up a boycott game shops day if the stores don't stop ripping people off but I'd probably do a week of boycotts for gamestop, terrible treatment of customers charging €150 for the zelda edition that has nothing of value in it.

    Vote with your feet and buy online or from Argos Nintendo themselves don't have the master edition priced that high neither.


  • #7518
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭earthwormjack


    http://nintendoeverything.com/nindies-showcase-presentation-set-for-tuesday-fast-shovel-knight-for-switch-launch-no-vc-at-release/

    Fast RMX at launch. Good stuff. No Virtual Console at launch though. Still hoping for SnipperClips launch day confirmation too.


  • #7519
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    Really hoping the Virtual Console is up & running for launch.....

    http://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-will-not-have-virtual-console-at-launch-1792668183

    :(

    Edit : Earthworm Jack got there first...


  • #7520
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,449 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    TrustedApple wrote: »
    Great my card has been scammed and I have it on file with amazon for my pre order woop de do ..... This has left me rightly stuck now and hope i have a card in time to buy my switch.

    Revolut, create a virtual card and top it up by a debit card?


  • #7521
    Irish Halo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭Irish Halo


    wandatowell wrote: »
    I assume Amazon will be shipping the Switch a day or 2 before launch day so people might get it day one? I think thats what happened for the PS4.

    With the Parcel Motel route I definitely won't be the one to start the "I have a Nintendo Switch Thread"
    I got an email from Amazon which said "We have good news! One of your pre-ordered items is now eligible for release date delivery and has been upgraded at no additional charge". So it does appear that they should tell/the estimate on your order is correct/accurate.

    TBF I am in London so would have been very surprised if I didn't get it on the 3rd.


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  • #7522
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,120 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    earthwormjack wrote: »
    ...No Virtual Console at launch though...

    facepalm.gif


  • #7523
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,820 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    That's pretty bad. I thought surely they'd have at least 3-5 there to showcase the service.


  • #7524
    ERG89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Nintendo for the value of their game library they sure as hell make it hard to profit from it. I'm glad it will be able to go online at launch at this stage.


  • #7525
    nairy hipples
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭nairy hipples


    Ah but we'll have eShop so we can play NEW games instead of all those OLD silly ones (jk, its devastating).

    In other news, Zelda preview embargo lifts in 23 minutes...!


  • #7526
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,114 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Xenji wrote: »
    Tom Howard led the development on Skyrim, you would think he would know at this point what version the Switch was getting, very odd comment to make.

    It will be farmed out to a cheap third party to do. Still a bit odd. I doubt the Switch will handle the high def textures and shaders from the remaster so wouldn't be surprised if it's the old version.


  • #7527
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    earthwormjack wrote: »
    http://nintendoeverything.com/nindies-showcase-presentation-set-for-tuesday-fast-shovel-knight-for-switch-launch-no-vc-at-release/

    Fast RMX at launch. Good stuff. No Virtual Console at launch though. Still hoping for SnipperClips launch day confirmation too.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9pOIaeufQ


  • #7528
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    Disappointed about no VC but Shovel Knight is a day one purchase. What a game.


  • #7529
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭earthwormjack


    I'm not really bothered or surprised by no VC at launch. Didn't launch with 3ds or Wii U either. I've plenty of time to re-buy my old games, I'll focus on new games for now.

    Hopefully with the VC delay it won't be a slow trickle of games again, launch with a bang.


  • #7530
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,385 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    "We will share more information in the future," a Nintendo press release simply states.

    Oh fcuk off Nintendo. The machine will be in shops and they still won't tell us if they're going to make us buy the games we've already bought off them again.


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  • #7531
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,820 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Anyone else find that there's this vacuum of information from Nintendo. It's a week away and there's very little hype being generated by them. No Direct. Just a trickling out of disappointing information. Has anyone seeing any ads on TV yet? Kids channels don't count.


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