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

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82008502

This was my first input in that thread. I forget how I got it.

wtlltw wrote: »

You can pick one up in Peru!

I saw someone complain about it on Reddit. Ha!

Some people in the other thread are already playing with their new consoles, so it's time to split off the discussion.

Come on people, we want details!

22.5 hours for me to go...

Picked up my Switch about an hour ago! She's a beautiful little thing! The Joy-Cons feel really great in my hands including in the grip, but I don't have the biggest hands anyway, so probably could see why there have been many complaints about them maybe being a bit small, or awkward to hold in the grip.

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Love the menu sounds, if anything it left me being disappointed that getting through the menus to the main menu was so quick! As of last trying, the Day 1 patch was still unavailable, but I haven't tried since the top of the hour, so I guess it may have gone live for New Zealand? No games to test out on it yet either, as they were in a separate order.

Couple of funny-ish stories already I guess. After hearing so much of how quiet the fan was in handheld mode, I was so surprised to hear a noise, I thought it was actually the speakers having a bad static noise to them, as it started right as the first menu noise happened. Haven't heard the fan since though, so it really is quiet. Hopefully it isn't too noticeable when playing games on the go.

Also noticed the "Switch" noise/chime/click we all know and love that happens when you insert the controller plays just before the Joy-Cons are fully in the sides of the tablet. Tried lifting it after the noise not realising that there was a small bit more travel to go for them to fully click and lock in. Would have been just my luck for it to smash to the floor, but luckily the tablet didn't slide out too much so I was able to catch it in time, so be careful with that too!

Apologies that I don't have the best of pictures yet. Also apologies for the dust too, the insides of the box were actually quite dirty and dusty. Probably because it wasn't even sealed at all, just the cardboard box within even a bit of tape.

Really feels small, fast, sleek and modern overall. Especially with the UI, not only compared to the Wii U/3DS, but even the PS4 and Xbox One. Can't wait to try some games on it tonight/tomorrow too!

Edit: Just to add after playing around with the left Con for a bit, it would have been nice to have had a proper d-pad. I didn't think it would bother me too much, and it probably won't for many games, but the directional buttons certainly do make me feel like I need a Pro Controller. They still feel good, but it's the main feature that sticks out now that I can get a feel for the distance between the buttons with my thumb.

Day 1 patch is downloading now too. Relatively small, didn't see a size but I'm guessing it's less than 500MB.

What amperage is the given charger lads?

Couple of screenshots directly from the console of the patch being downloaded. Can't screenshot the eShop, but there's nothing to buy in it at the moment anyway. Just 5 games listed in the coming soon section too:

Shock Troopers
World Perfect Heroes
Splatoon 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Arms

The update took about maybe 30-40 seconds, it felt like anyway, from it being completely downloaded to the console being usuable after a restart.

The eShop also loads within about 5 seconds through to the login screen. Nice and fast.

Posting screenshots is limited to Facebook or Twitter at the moment. Logging into Twitter gave a login email from a Safari device, whether that means anything to anyone.

I noticed in the settings that there's a option to turn on muting the tablet speakers if you unplug your headphones. Hadn't noticed it myself in any previews, but nice to see there's a choice there for if you're in a public place or not!

Mr E wrote: »

Damn you and your perfectly manicured fingernails.

Gotta look nice for the new love of my life now that it's come today :pac:

/\/ollog wrote: »

What's your friend code?

Friend codes. What a joke. I can't believe they are back.

/\/ollog wrote: »

What's your friend code?

Ah yes, just went to look for that stuff now after I saw Eurogamer mention it. Seems Nintendo aren't implementing a system to search by the User ID you were able to set up for your Nintendo account.



I'll just post a screenie of my friend code too, in case anyone wants to add me if we all get started adding each other when everyone has it? Sorry if I'm not posting too many pics or they're too large or something, btw!



Edit:

Fieldog wrote: »

Login with a Safari ID?

Like an Apple ID?

Or is this a new thing altogether?

I just meant that the web applet used to post screenshots to either Facebook or Twitter was seen as just a "Safari" device to Twitter's login security feature. Only posted the info in case it was of interest to someone, somewhere!

Friend codes... Ah jaysus.

Friend codes are back?.....
dafuq?!!

Fieldog wrote: »

I'm wondering is it possibly only for a while?

Hope it's not for the console duration...

Could be maybe a paid sub feature when that comes in? That way they can limit random people searching to adults, or adults who have paid for their kids. Or it might just be a feature implemented to everyone when they get the proper online system off the ground in the autumn.