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  • #932
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,687 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    While the screen definitely isn’t OLED, it’s a massive improvement over my old launch Switch 1. Lovely, popping colours - just missing those perfect OLED blacks.

    Great to finally play Nintendo games properly on a 4K screen too. And 60FPS Zelda is transformative - really amazing seeing that in action after it so clearly pushed the old hardware to its limits.



  • #933
    McDermotX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,256 ✭✭✭✭McDermotX


    Few systems in Smyths this morning for anyone looking out…..Jervis, Swords etc and dotted about the country



  • #934
    Tech_Head
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭Tech_Head


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123522233#Comment_123522233

    Spotted that. You can’t order them for collection though which is weird, says you can purchase in store.



  • #935
    McDermotX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,256 ✭✭✭✭McDermotX


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123522248#Comment_123522248

    You sure ? Probably store dependant, but working for click and collection here (Jervis for example)



  • #936
    Tech_Head
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭Tech_Head


    It was an hour or so ago as I tried to order one for someone. (Cork Kinsale Road)



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  • #937
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,687 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    They’re likely the handful of consoles that weren’t collected by pre-orderers.



  • #938
    McDermotX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,256 ✭✭✭✭McDermotX


    Most likely, nearly all gone now (Marios obviously went first)

    Workmate was able to grab a Mario click and collect out in Carrickmines, so she's happy. Still a handful of standard down the country.



  • #939
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,592 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Apparently there were 3m Switch 2 sold in the first 24 hours. Very impressive.



  • #940
    jj880
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,544 ✭✭✭jj880


    For anyone wanting to use an existing controller with Switch 2. 8Bitdo have an updated firmware available.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1jv4uai/comment/mw4uviv/

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/8Bitdo-Raspberry-Compatible-Controller-Bluetooth/dp/B0B9FZCXSV

    Controller compatibility: Xbox Series X Controller, Xbox Series S Controller, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller, PS5/PS4/PS3 Controller, Switch Pro, Switch Joy-con, Wii Mote, Wii U Pro.

    Edit: if anyone doesn't want to use an exe from reddit heres the official link to the firmware upgrade tool: https://support.8bitdo.com/firmware-updater.html

    Latest version release notes for Usb Adapter 2:

    Screenshot_2025-06-07-16-14-53-209_com.android.chrome-edit.jpg
    Post edited by jj880 on


  • #941
    coffee to go
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 572 ✭✭✭coffee to go


    For anyone on the hunt, Currys in Carlow have 3 for sale behind the counter. Non-bundle ones that is. Not available via the website it looks like.



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  • #942
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭madmoe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520928#Comment_123520928

    Thanks @McDermotX. I switched HDMI port and it seems to be fine now. I'll dig into that Reddit post in a while to see if I can make it even better!

    Cheers,

    M



  • #943
    ThePandazorian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭ThePandazorian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521367#Comment_123521367

    Is that email address account deleted or you have also forgotten the password to that account? If it's a case that the account was deleted, and it's something like yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc, then you could try re-create that email address. If you have lost the password to that email account, then you might have better luck recovering access to the email account.

    In Nintendo's defence, contacting support and claiming that you "lost access to the email" is a common phishing tactic a malicious person could use to gain access to your account. Especially when tied to MFA.

    Activating MFA would have made you make note of backup codes, for this very event where you cannot access the MFA code.



  • #944
    Longing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭Longing


    Nintendo hide the startup for the original Gamecube. Video below shows how to access it on startup.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dwKgKoSGHQ


  • #945
    LauraW7746
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭LauraW7746


    I still haven't gotten round to Cyberpunk, Mario Kart is keeping me occupied 😅 It's great fun tbf, kids are loving it aswell

    What are people's impressions of the new pro controller?

    I just ordered 1 off Amazon there, I have a switch 1 pro controller but it's annoying me I can't wake the system with it



  • #946
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,278 ✭✭✭wassie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123519631#Comment_123519631

    This is a good start.

    https://eshop-prices.com/faq



  • #947
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123525834#Comment_123525834

    New pro controller is brilliant, worth every penny. I have the original pro controller too which works fine, doesn’t feel anywhere near as nice as the new one though. Fyi it will do an update the first time you plug headphones into it.



  • #948
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,601 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Has anyone paid full whack for a physical copy game yet?

    I was in Smyths earlier to see what the stock situation was an saw Mario Kart World for 90 euro on shelves, along with the 75 euro Cyberpunk.

    Bit mental actually seeing it in person. I'll stick with my 20 euro No Mans Sky and my Zelda upgrades for now!



  • #949
    LauraW7746
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭LauraW7746


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123525976#Comment_123525976

    I collect all my games physically where I can so I paid full whack yeah for Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk and Zelda Breath of The Wild 😬



  • #950
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,592 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Has anyone seen any decent 3rd party docks? Want to get something small that can be easily moved around?



  • #951
    wexdevil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 997 ✭✭✭wexdevil


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123525834#Comment_123525834

    If you hold the home button on the controller doesnt that wake the system?



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  • #952
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,501 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Really enjoying Fast Fusion. Brings back Wipeout 2097 memories.



  • #953
    GreyAlien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭GreyAlien


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123526304#Comment_123526304

    Sadly it doesn't work with the pro 1 controller on the new console. Pro 2 controller only.



  • #954
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,057 ✭✭✭Colonel Panic


    I didn’t preorder a pro controller thinking I’d get one on release day, but the midnight launch meant I missed out the next day.

    I managed to grab one from Smyths in Fonthill yesterday though. Well worth it even with the Pro 1 controller.

    Loving the machine so far. Feels like a nice upgrade.

    Mario Kart World is total mayhem, sometimes in a good way. I think the carnage works better on the Tour mode than GP.

    I haven’t bought anything else. Torn between trying Cyberpunk or restarting one of the Zeldas.



  • #955
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123525976#Comment_123525976

    Sure what Switch 2 exclusives are there anyway? MKW comes with the bundle which softens the impact on the wallet at least. Can't see myself buying any 3rd party games that play better elsewhere for cheaper - Cyberpunk Ultimate is 40 odd quid on PS5 atm, not a chance I'd pay almost double for the Switch 2 version. Yep, when they come out with a new 3D Mario then I'll have to stump up the asking, but hopefully that will be worth it. 🙂

    Fast Fusion is the only other game purchase so far.



  • #956
    smokingman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,793 ✭✭✭smokingman


    I don't even need to buy another game for a while…Mario Kart has loads of content, the free upgrade for No Mans Sky is fekin brilliant and is dragging me back to that and I have my old library to finish as well.

    Saying That though, I'm absolutely going to get a Cyberpunk cart



  • #957
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123526604#Comment_123526604

    Good point that - I have a load of Switch 1 games to finish and the Switch 2 has me back playing Nintendo games again which is great.



  • #958
    McLoughlin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭McLoughlin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123525976#Comment_123525976

    Yeah bought a physical copy of Mario Kart World. I've bought around 120/130 Mario games maybe more 🤔 over past 4 decades so another one for the Mario collection.



  • #959
    brady12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭brady12


    Ya wondering what games ye recommend ? I got world bundle and ive cyberpunk coming in the post . What are people playing and can recommend upgrade wise?



  • #960
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,689 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123526339#Comment_123526339

    Same! Played the first few tracks this morning. It's really fast and smooth, and looks gorgeous. Cracking sound track too.

    You're not going to breeze through the tracks like Mario Kart either. You'll need to learn the layouts (and when to jump). 😊

    Hard to believe it's only €15.



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  • #961
    tgdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 962 ✭✭✭tgdaly


    For anyone who changed their delivery date with DPD, did you get updates for the rescheduled delivery?

    I changed my delivery to today but according to the tracking it's still saying "held at depot" as of Friday. Usually by this time of day it would say "out for delivery" or something? DPD usually deliver early enough where I am (it was scheduled to come before 12 on Thursday).

    I changed a delivery once before to a Monday but it ended up coming on the Saturday and can't remember did I get any updates that time



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