Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

LeeroyJ. · 03-03-2017 01:57PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-switch-joy-cons-tested-are-there-really-de-sync-issues

With travel I mean click, the ZL and ZR feel completely different when pressed, ZL barely moved while ZR clicks in a fair bit.

Rhyme · 03-03-2017 01:58PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Yea not sure how it works. Overall I wouldn't bother complaining about having an item for sale at a higher price for a day and reducing it down the next and saying 20% etc off. They have some great deals (look at the PS4 one available at the minute) and never have a problem with replacing a damaged product.

Oh yeah, I'm grand with Argos and certainly not an expert on consumer law. I've availed of a fair few of their offers. They're typically a few euro more expensive than other places on console stuff and Lego but every now and then take a dip under Smyths prices so people pounce.

They were a lifesaver for small electronics during my art undergrad as well so I've a lot of time for the Argos brand

03-03-2017 02:02PM

LeeroyJ. wrote: »

With travel I mean click, the ZL and ZR feel completely different when pressed, ZL barely moved while ZR clicks in a fair bit.

Can't say I've noticed that, both seem same to me, I can do a video if you want to see are mine same as yours?

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 02:12PM

super_furry wrote: »

Hmmm Pro Controller or I Am Setsuna and FAST RMX is the only decision I have left to make now.

LeeroyJ. wrote: »

Went out to get a pro controller - the joycons are great in mobile mode but terrible for a real couch gaming session. I recommend getting the pro for adults.

after playing with the joycon grip for the last two hours and i found i got used to it fairly quick

the pro controller is nicer alright but nothing wrong with the joycon in the grip
I'm almost kinda regretting getting the pro controller now.

its nicer but its not needed

hairball · 03-03-2017 02:13PM

have to say overall it was so worth the wait. I love every bit of it's tactile, clicky soft-touch ness. Lovely piece of hardware design.
Only thing I wasn't expecting was how loose it is in the dock, just a bit wobblier than i expected but I can deal.

Very chuffed right now, even though my Nintendo UK Zelda special edition hasn't shown up yet.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 02:14PM

Got the console. GameStop can go swivel, never shopping there again.

hairball · 03-03-2017 02:16PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Got the console. GameStop can go swivel, never shopping there again.

Something bad happen?

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 02:17PM

Rhyme wrote: »

Any word on the carry cases? Smiths have one for 19.99 and one for 12.99, wondering if anyone has experience with either.

here my one its the official Nintendo one with the screen protector

its not a hard shell kind of in between

03-03-2017 02:17PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Got the console. GameStop can go swivel, never shopping there again.

Disgusted with myself having to give them even only 40 euro today for Zelda as I had a voucher...

First thing I've bought off them since PS4 on launch day of that...

On another unrelated note, Zelda on the jacks is unbelievable...

moonlighting · 03-03-2017 02:23PM

Picked mine up there from smyths galway. Sadly no Zelda. So i had to go for the digital download. Wont be playing it today with my crappy net connection. Wondering what would be a good sd card to get for the switch with good read/right speeds. Is there any recommended make.

SgtBob · 03-03-2017 02:29PM

Any unwanted Argos (Liffey Valley or Blanch) reservations for a neon console, going? Chancing my arm.

Ryath · 03-03-2017 02:35PM

moonlighting wrote: »

Picked mine up there from smyths galway. Sadly no Zelda. So i had to go for the digital download. Wont be playing it today with my crappy net connection. Wondering what would be a good sd card to get for the switch with good read/right speeds. Is there any recommended make.

Stock in argos Galway
http://checkargos.com/product/6847504

magnumbud · 03-03-2017 02:35PM

ERG89 wrote: »

I'm assuming that was for the midnight launch. I'm going to awkwardly stand there later after I pick up mine expecting something :pac:

Lol yeah midnight launch goodness

Guy Incognito · 03-03-2017 02:38PM

So I've decided not to get a Switch...yet. I'm going to hang on a wait for other new game announcements at E3 and maybe get one closer to the Mario Odyssey release.
Anyway, I reserved a Neon and a Grey version of the Switch in Argos in both Nutgrove and Tallaght this morning and waited until lunchtime to decide if it was worth it. So I ended up just getting BotW for the Wii U in Tallaght a few minutes ago.

Anyway, apologies to anyone who tried to get a console in either branch this morning but if anyone wants a reservation code for any from the list below, let me know:

Nutgrove
Zelda - Wii U
Console Grey
Console Neon
Pro Controller
Zelda - Switch
Pro Controller
Switch Accessory pack

Tallaght:
Console Neon
Console Grey
Zelda - Switch
Pro Controller
Joycon pair Grey
Joycon pair Neon

Each line is a separate reservation code so you can have whatever you want or need.

Rhyme · 03-03-2017 02:44PM

dunworth1 wrote: »

here my one its the official Nintendo one with the screen protector

its not a hard shell kind of in between

All out in Smyths Jervis just now, going to try the Gamestop in Santry tomorrow morning.

That one looks grand, will have a chat with the folks in-store, see if I can have a look at the case but I figure that's the one for me.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 02:47PM

hairball wrote: »

Something bad happen?

Tried to force me to buy the CE of Zelda or not get one at all, claim I hadn't put down as much of a deposit as I had done, then said I wouldn't get my pre order bonus stuff if I didn't buy their game protection!

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 02:49PM

Rhyme wrote: »

All out in Smyths Jervis just now, going to try the Gamestop in Santry tomorrow morning.

That one looks grand, will have a chat with the folks in-store, see if I can have a look at the case but I figure that's the one for me.

this is it in argos 5 euro more expensive than GameStop
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6739557.htm

stock available in jervis

hairball · 03-03-2017 02:49PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Tried to force me to buy the CE of Zelda or not get one at all, claim I hadn't put down as much of a deposit as I had done, then said I wouldn't get my pre order bonus stuff if I didn't buy their game protection!

Jesus. That ain't on at all. Did you talk to the store manager?

hairball · 03-03-2017 02:50PM

Rhyme wrote: »

All out in Smyths Jervis just now, going to try the Gamestop in Santry tomorrow morning.

That one looks grand, will have a chat with the folks in-store, see if I can have a look at the case but I figure that's the one for me.

That's the one I got. Absolutely fine, doubles as a stand as well.

paul79 · 03-03-2017 02:50PM

SgtBob wrote: »

Any unwanted Argos (Liffey Valley or Blanch) reservations for a neon console, going? Chancing my arm.

Have a reservation code for the grey version in Liffey valley if interested

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 02:51PM

hairball wrote: »

Jesus. That ain't on at all. Did you talk to the store manager?

No I couldn't be bothered. I'll be complaing on Facebook and twitter though.

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 02:52PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

No I couldn't be bothered. I'll be complaing on Facebook and twitter though.

they'll block you on facebook blocked me for complaining about the price of a game once

SgtBob · 03-03-2017 02:53PM

paul79 wrote: »

Have a reservation code for the grey version in Liffey valley if interested

Thanks man, but I have my heart set on the neon.

VinLieger · 03-03-2017 02:53PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

No I couldn't be bothered. I'll be complaing on Facebook and twitter though.

Sounds suspiciously like that circle of life stuff they've been puihing at their employees hard where they have a quota of extras to sell

hairball · 03-03-2017 02:54PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

No I couldn't be bothered. I'll be complaing on Facebook and twitter though.

Do. That kinda arm twisting isn't nice.

On a nicer note did you get your Switch set up yet? Haven't had too much time with it because work, but love what I have messed around with. The UI is very nice.

Sarn · 03-03-2017 02:56PM

When I got to the counter in GS I just paid the balance on my console, was asked if I wanted a case or games, said no and out the door. Very efficient and no pressure. I was probably the quickest transaction.

I hadn't realised that the Switch and dock were so small. They fit just nicely beside the tv.

Amazon are a joke. Still preparing for dispatch on my Zelda order. Supposed to go out yesterday.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 02:58PM

hairball wrote: »

Do. That kinda arm twisting isn't nice.

On a nicer note did you get your Switch set up yet? Haven't had too much time with it because work, but love what I have messed around with. The UI is very nice.

I'm currently downloading the update

It's gorgeous. And is indeed much smaller than you'd imagine from videos.

Rhyme · 03-03-2017 03:03PM

Took it out of the box to have a look and I felt terrified I was going to drop it. Will feel a lot better when I get home where there are soft surfaces and carpets to ease my thumping heart*. Very neat little device and fits perfectly into my hands. Looking forward to getting playing later on to see how the controls feel while in use.

*That said, I'm the same with every big electronic purchase I make (Gamecube, Wii, tablet (sold to pay for Switch) camera etc) so I'll settle down before too long.

Kurn · 03-03-2017 03:04PM

Anyone a reservation code for Argos St. Stephen's Green, that the're not using?

Banjo · 03-03-2017 03:07PM

The console doesn't recognise Zelda! What the feck?

OK, downloaded the update over my tethered phone, it sees the game.

Wait, another ****ing download???

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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