Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

moonlighting · 03-03-2017 04:48PM

I have noticed the wifi issue as-well as regards bar strength. I just tried 5ghz and the switch is like 4-5 meters (Air with no obsticles) away only getting half strength sometimes full.

tony1980 · 03-03-2017 04:48PM

I'd say try them out first. I am having no issues with the Joycon so far, I adjusted pretty fast to them and have been using them about 5 hours now.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 04:52PM

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Directly off my switch. Took my breath (ha ha) away.

Corholio · 03-03-2017 04:53PM

moonlighting wrote: »

I have noticed the wifi issue as-well as regards bar strength. I just tried 5ghz and the switch is like 4-5 meters (Air with no obsticles) away only getting half strength sometimes full.

I've seen other people say when they changed it to 2.4ghz it was a lot better. Might be worth a try.

stesaurus · 03-03-2017 05:03PM

Josey Wales wrote: »

Yes, it comes with a USB C cable.

Wait, what? I looked 3 times and didn't find a USB cable. Am i stupid. I didn't see it shown on the packaging either so just assumed there wasn't one.

madmoe · 03-03-2017 05:06PM

s.welstead wrote: »

Wait, what? I looked 3 times and didn't find a USB cable. Am i stupid. I didn't see it shown on the packaging either so just assumed there wasn't one.

In the box I go there was no separate USB type C cable!? There is of course one attached to the power supply!

SgtBob · 03-03-2017 05:07PM

Couldn't resist, was over by Smyths in LV. They only had the grey. But I just couldn't help myself. Lol. Will prob pick up two red joy cons eventually. Only the digital code for Zelda. I have ****e internet so that'll be tomorrow before I can play.

hairball · 03-03-2017 05:07PM

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Lovely Zelda pic

Directly off my switch. Took my breath (ha ha) away.

Dammit. Still no word on my copy. Looks beautiful though. Can't wait

Josey Wales · 03-03-2017 05:08PM

s.welstead wrote: »

Josey Wales wrote: »

Yes, it comes with a USB C cable.

Wait, what? I looked 3 times and didn't find a USB cable. Am i stupid. I didn't see it shown on the packaging either so just assumed there wasn't one.

Sorry I didn't realise it was a separate USB cable they were looking for.

Josey Wales · 03-03-2017 05:10PM

deadl0ck wrote: »

Josey Wales wrote: »

I noticed that too. It has only one bar full when all other devices have a full strength signal.

Do you have a LAN adapter you could use ? I'm hoping my Wii U LAN adapter will work on mine whenI get home
Can you undock and then update etc beside your access point ?

I have the WiiU LAN adapter that I can try. But it isn't really an issue at the moment as I have no online games.

fixXxer · 03-03-2017 05:10PM

Got my switch 1st thing this morning. Decided to get Bomberman and a second AC adapter for the bedroom instead of the pro controller. Gamestop Dun Laoghaire was slow as he'll with the accessory pushing but the staff are loudly so I didn't mind really.

The default Joy-cons and grip feel fine to me, very comfortable so I'm happy I'm not missing out.

I was a bit confused with the tiny + on the right controller at first thinking it was too small to be a proper D pad. I am simple sometimes.

Had a quick play of Zelda and it's beautiful. Really looking forward to diving in more later.

Has anyone played That RMX racing game? Tempted by its wipeoutness but no reviews yet that I can see.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 05:19PM

So it doesn't come with a separate USB cable to charge it via powerbank? What do I need to buy to get one of these cables?

sligeach · 03-03-2017 05:28PM

earthwormjack wrote: »

My switch has the worst WiFi connection imaginable. My phone and all other WiFi devices have full strength/3 bars. Switch has no bars full at all.

Damn, I was hoping they'd fixed this problem. My Wii U is permanently tethered to the Nintendo LAN adapter and a wi-fi Powerline extender. Wii before it wasn't brilliant either though I felt it had a stronger signal than the Wii U. All other devices don't this issue.

03-03-2017 05:29PM

Digital foundry reporting fps as low as 20 while docked and no dips while undocked.
I mean 20 FPS is completely unacceptable in 2017 for a console IMO
That seals it then. Il be waiting a few months at the very least. Thank Christ.

super_furry · 03-03-2017 05:42PM

Anyone get Fast RMX?

fixXxer · 03-03-2017 05:50PM

super_furry wrote: »

Anyone get Fast RMX?

Fresh from pocket gamer UK

https://goo.gl/ymZk5m

TrustedApple · 03-03-2017 05:59PM

super_furry wrote: »

Anyone get Fast RMX?

Get is all.

Forgot about Zelda I am haveing more fun playing fast rmx

Irishder · 03-03-2017 06:00PM

What free demo's are available is it only Snipper Clips??

03-03-2017 06:00PM

First Switch related calamity goes to Fieldog, collected one of the lads from school earlier, left him playing Zelda when I went to the jacks...

When I came back I find out he had put the slidy grip thing off the Joycon in backwards and it was stuck solid, no amount of pushing and pulling would help it out...

Cue my near tears as I guessed I would have to splash out another 50 quid for a new Joycon and slidy thing and with the joy of Google I found this video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWePQ_ZCP4

No doubt it will definitely happen to one of you guys, most likely those with small fingers in the house, my Joycon has a few dings and scratches already but it's better than spending another few quid...

FAILSAFE 00 · 03-03-2017 06:17PM

The Switch screen size is just too small. I wish they had of went a bit larger.

Corholio · 03-03-2017 06:26PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

The Switch screen size is just too small. I wish they had of went a bit larger.

I had doubts about this too but after playing Zelda on it for a good while, it's actually a suitable size imo. Had very little problems at all with it, the screen is beautiful and while I thought I'd be playing BOTW mostly on the TV, I think it'll be shared with portable as well.

Josey Wales · 03-03-2017 06:42PM

seanosull wrote: »

Any chance of being able to grab one in Dublin without a preorder this afternoon? Thought i'd chance it!

I have a reservation for one in Argos in Santry if you are interested.

TrustedApple · 03-03-2017 07:04PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

The Switch screen size is just too small. I wish they had of went a bit larger.

I find it a perfect size. As I think the Vita was 4.5 inches and this just looks right as any bigger the thing will be huge ha.

But there will be a switch xl down the lines

gflood · 03-03-2017 07:05PM

Corholio wrote: »

I had doubts about this too but after playing Zelda on it for a good while, it's actually a suitable size imo. Had very little problems at all with it, the screen is beautiful and while I thought I'd be playing BOTW mostly on the TV, I think it'll be shared with portable as well.

There is too much bezel on the screen. They could have easily went 8.x inch without increasing the size of the console. That being said its a nice machine for sure I hope it does well and I will get one..

nitromaster · 03-03-2017 08:05PM

Fast rmx seems cool so far!

Heads up, it's easy to change to another eshop either using another account or simply changing countries on accounts.nintendo.com if you have a zero balance. (This unlinks your NNID so probably should relink it after changing back)
Not much only available elsewhere yet but good to keep it note for future reference. There is a Puyopop demo on the Japanese eshop though if you get bored.

quad_red · 03-03-2017 08:06PM

seanosull wrote: »

Any chance of being able to grab one in Dublin without a preorder this afternoon? Thought i'd chance it!

I have one reserved in Argos tallaght if you want it.

tony1980 · 03-03-2017 08:11PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

The Switch screen size is just too small. I wish they had of went a bit larger.

Which game did you get Failsafe

sligeach · 03-03-2017 08:11PM

How to access Facebook and Twitter on your Switch, without a browser

It’s not the best way to scroll through Facebook though

http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/3/14802574/how-to-get-facebook-twitter-nintendo-switch

Retr0gamer · 03-03-2017 08:35PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Digital foundry reporting fps as low as 20 while docked and no dips while undocked.
I mean 20 FPS is completely unacceptable in 2017 for a console IMO
That seals it then. Il be waiting a few months at the very least. Thank Christ.

It's a very consistent 30 fps but the odd time it drops momentarily to 20 fps. It seems to be a bandwidth issue. It's never a sustained drop though just a momentary one. Nit game breaking but it is noticable. Did expect better since its the xenoblade engine and that runs amazingly well. Apparently there's none when not docked.

EDit · 03-03-2017 09:08PM

Fieldog wrote: »

First Switch related calamity goes to Fieldog, collected one of the lads from school earlier, left him playing Zelda when I went to the jacks...

When I came back I find out he had put the slidy grip thing off the Joycon in backwards and it was stuck solid, no amount of pushing and pulling would help it out...

Cue my near tears as I guessed I would have to splash out another 50 quid for a new Joycon and slidy thing and with the joy of Google I found this video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWePQ_ZCP4

No doubt it will definitely happen to one of you guys, most likely those with small fingers in the house, my Joycon has a few dings and scratches already but it's better than spending another few quid...

Thanks, just needed this (I'd love to blame the kids, but it was me who put it on the wrong way!)

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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