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

  • 25-02-2017 2:43am
    #1
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 903 ✭✭✭da gamer


    Following on from the Wii u thread this is a new one specifically for the Switch.

    Mod edit: There have been a spate of personal attacks recently, and it will not be tolerated. Next person to do so will be getting a ban, without any further warnings.


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  • #2
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Congrats. How'd you get it early?


  • #3
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 903 ✭✭✭da gamer


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    Congrats. How'd you get it early?

    Parcel Motel. Just setting up the thread so when it is realised everyone can give their opinions on it here.


  • #4
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    But the title is a lie. You don't have one. And you have to live with the guilt for 5 days. By Wednesday morning you could be Gollum. For your own sake, remove the capitalization on the S and we can talk about toggling lights or beating unruly urchins till the big day.


  • #5
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 903 ✭✭✭da gamer


    Banjo wrote: »
    But the title is a lie. You don't have one. And you have to live with the guilt for 5 days. By Wednesday morning you could be Gollum. For your own sake, remove the capitalization on the S and we can talk about toggling lights or beating unruly urchins till the big day.

    Well the I have a Wii u general discussion thread was created before the creator of the thread had one so I don't see why this should be any different.


  • #6
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    If you do everything the same as with the WiiU, you're jinxing Nintendo to follow suit. When the Switch sells badly and is dogged by persistent complaints of consumer confusion, poor marketing and a lack of 3rd party support, its on you...

    So, you reckon the snipperclips joycon bundle is a ruse to stop us buying extras at launch, which gives Ninty 7 days to figure out and fix the signal issues?


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  • #7
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


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

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


  • #8
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,112 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    da gamer wrote: »
    Following on from the Wii u thread this is a new one specifically for the Switch. You can keep the Wii u thread open if you want Mod cheers.

    Thanks for your permission. ;) And I agree, it is a bit early for this thread, like just short of a week.


  • #9
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Thread open too early as it's not yet owned by anyone.
    The WiiU thread was opened as it was, due to GS breaking street date.


  • #10
    wtlltw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 350 ✭✭wtlltw


    You can pick one up in Peru!


  • #11
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


    wtlltw wrote: »
    You can pick one up in Peru!

    I saw someone complain about it on Reddit. Ha!


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  • #12
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    You're all liars! None of you have one yet!
    I'll lock this thread up for now, time enough to people actually have their switches! Let the other threads continue till then.


  • #13
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,534 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    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...


  • #14
    That_Guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,342 ✭✭✭✭That_Guy


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PASKzwdS_s


  • #15
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,476 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    And don't forget the pics! :cool:


  • #16
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    To be fair to the poster of that thread, wasn't there a thread created earlier and locked until it was released?
    Think be midnight for me after some consideration


  • #17
    Racket
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Racket


    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.

    IMG_20170302_110511Edit.jpg

    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.


  • #18
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,534 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Damn you and your perfectly manicured fingernails. :)


  • #19
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,508 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    What amperage is the given charger lads? :)


  • #20
    That_Guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,342 ✭✭✭✭That_Guy


    The neon joycons really do pop more than I was expecting them to. I went for the grey cons because it'll match everything I own but I feel a bit of buyers remorse with the colour scheme.

    They look so good.


  • #21
    Racket
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Racket


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    C56ZULJU4AE8sSH.jpg:large

    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:


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  • #22
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


    What's your friend code?


  • #23
    Josey Wales
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    What's your friend code?

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


  • #24
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Login with a Safari ID?

    Like an Apple ID?

    Or is this a new thing altogether?


  • #25
    Racket
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Racket


    /\/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.

    C56dguNUwAALXXw.jpg

    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!

    C56eKRZUwAA1v3e.jpg

    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!


  • #26
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    Ah jaysus. Did they not specifically say that this bull**** was behind us?


  • #27
    That_Guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,342 ✭✭✭✭That_Guy


    Friend codes... Ah jaysus.


  • #28
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users Posts: 980 ✭✭✭earthwormjack


    Banjo wrote: »
    Ah jaysus. Did they not specifically say that this bull**** was behind us?

    They did, I remember this quote from Reggie - “People have taken shots at us for that. The reality is, the way that online experiences have progressed, it’s an expensive proposition. The amount of servers we need to support Smash Brothers or Mario Kart — these big multiplayer games — is not a small investment. There are no friend codes within what we’re doing.”


  • #29
    smokingman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,754 ✭✭✭smokingman


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


  • #30
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    smokingman wrote: »
    Friend codes are back?.....
    dafuq?!!

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

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


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  • #31
    Racket
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Racket


    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.


  • #32
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Racket wrote: »
    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.

    Well if I have to pay to use friend codes I'm out. Proper online nintendo. You have no excuse if you're trying to charge.


  • #33
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    Well if I have to pay to use friend codes I'm out. Proper online nintendo. You have no excuse if you're trying to charge.

    Well if u don't pay, u won't have online, which means u won't need friends!! Makes no difference. They said it's free online for 6 months so it's prob while they test out new features, such as gamer tags.

    Also, a lot of posts in this thread so far. Lots of people must have gotten their switches early!!! :p


  • #34
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,506 ✭✭✭Nollog


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Well if u don't pay, u won't have online, which means u won't need friends!! Makes no difference. They said it's free online for 6 months so it's prob while they test out new features, such as gamer tags.

    Also, a lot of posts in this thread so far. Lots of people must have gotten their switches early!!! :p

    I'd like to play online. I'll have to cancel my arms and splatoon 2 plans if they don't address it at e3.

    Kimishima so far seems like a much better business man than Iwata was.


  • #35
    druss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    I have mine. Store sent me a text to collect at 5.30. Arrowed across town by metro and tram and running like crazy. Arrive 10 minutes after closing, but shouting "Monsieur, precommande!" got me that Hollywood "airport scene" happy ending. Bus home now.

    I would have considered asking for another game and maybe the neon snipperclips bundle, but I didn't want to overstay my welcome. Great bunch of lads!


  • #36
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    They said it's free online for 6 months so it's prob while they test out new features, such as gamer tags.

    "new features"... "gamer tags"

    Gamer tags have been around since the 90s. Hardly a feature, or new!

    Edit, did they have gamer tags (read: usernames) on the original Commodore 64 Internet in the 80's?


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  • #37
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,341 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    bit late posting but it's mine since 00:02

    played a few minutes of zelda look amazing
    now gonna head to bed

    big day ahead of me tomorrow


  • #38
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Sergio Georgini wrote: »
    "new features"... "gamer tags"

    Gamer tags have been around since the 90s. Hardly a feature, or new!

    Edit, did they have gamer tags (read: usernames) on the original Commodore 64 Internet in the 80's?

    Read back on the conversation and you'll see what I meant...


  • #39
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,673 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    I have it!

    Deadly looking yoke.

    Alright, Switchy. Let's roll.


  • #40
    kevin2me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 697 ✭✭✭kevin2me


    I have it too... :) Copy from the main thread... But gotta love those pictures :) Homer J Simpson Drool....

    Finally Home, 2am and only turning it on, 6 hours to work :)

    Unboxing stills, hhummm Treasure this moment, might be 2020's before we get another Nintendo Launch Switchmas Events. Its been a blast lads...

    MS_dl0Kq6MlFAZzsL52xm8XaY-96I-p99dKNCSQakF9ES7iklrNMxt_fD38SC1mLF8tRrNlAEfoZU-79-1OOjP1l3GVfow3wj8IhMVZerXOdB3ihKOeb8fy4mk6eUEwKBwACPfE0cAI1ujQShfXOk74bDr3m5aPtds3uVzMuilSuio2pJFv8WFiXtxD1x4XrDIouxJ3VQOX9i95lXC6an9lI4GrL6-ERnlqwC3s0Jiyfq76GEXz7OaPcxonMSrdLxje6Eb9mKAj9XRp3X1f7mMVle3DhFikEt5BYwkhSHPRrK98KHG11oi1hguFKymPBckGR0GmqqBHa4glhnDUKAWHuqlTuttH0x1bNl-zQ9j9_voS3sudb5cTPvTALDk9zil-Lnw5HzkOCso-z1TBZA98K2yh6nRCeWMm37iYDP6s9wMVGCrTklB5ytOSxOPW7Mz-_Xas4ZikUVl-mGpWE1S21vlXS9SIYbjfFUoKa2qUtyMHDFgSlP4KC82_vkbYa_dId2g-FolRZmIxaSK04VT9_jGJsmkCCe0nZtO0Q494Qc6QZLZ2nccA6GQFH7seIfZVf7jZxp6KduRqzoNY96X9mdVJLboMujghAlq2BGMYNu-LYY_Np=w2570-h1265-no


  • #41
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,673 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    All the bits of cardboard and crap fit neatly back in the empty box.

    That doesn't always happen.


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  • #42
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Got mine.

    Friend codes aside. I'm kinda impressed by Nintendo's online service holding up. Now my last console was a Wii but by the stuff you read I was expecting the worst.

    Got a music CD in the Zelda limited edition, the only device that can play it in my house is a PS 4 :pac:


  • #43
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,673 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    The only headphone jack is on the console itself. That's super annouing when it's under the tv and the controller is in my hand.

    But jeez it's so sleek!


  • #44
    Linoud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭Linoud


    Got my Switch and Zelda Special Edition tonight in Smyths Tallaght. Sound bunch of lads there early. Been just messing about with it since. I'm in love with it. Got the Neon colored joycons! :D Couldn't resist!


  • #45
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,476 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    The only headphone jack is on the console itself. That's super annouing when it's under the tv and the controller is in my hand.

    That bothers me a bit - it's not possible to play on the tv using headphones. Unless you sit right infront of it or have a ridiculously long cable.

    Does the pro-controller have any sort of port underneath it other than usb for charging? Wonder could they bring out some adapter for it.


  • #46
    EDit
    Registered Users Posts: 819 ✭✭✭EDit


    Got mine set up now...house full of laughter as the kids snip each other to bits before school 😃

    Overwhelming first impressions are (a) it is so fast compared with the WiiU and (b) it is soooo small


  • #47
    lafors
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭lafors


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    That bothers me a bit - it's not possible to play on the tv using headphones. Unless you sit right infront of it or have a ridiculously long cable.

    Does the pro-controller have any sort of port underneath it other than usb for charging? Wonder could they bring out some adapter for it.

    I'd highly recommend this for anyone who uses Bluetooth headphones, will work from your TV or if you plug it in to the switch itself.
    Bluetooth Transmitter Avantree PrivaII low LATENCY

    It has its own battery so can be charged which makes it portable enough for use on the switch.

    Very surprised that Bluetooth headphones are not supported out of the box though.


  • #48
    druss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    Those neon joycons are catnip for toddlers. The things were produced for my attention and explanation a few times.

    I hid the tablet and joycons before leaving the house. Need to buy screen protector and case somewhere today!

    Report from home. Boy stands in front of empty Switch Dock, pressing buttons on Wii U Pro controller. Some day, my friend, some day.


  • #49
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Got mine in Airside last night with no preorder, just stood meekly in the queue and the chap wasn't even fazed the fact I had no preorder...

    Only opened it this morning with the lads before school, they are PC gamers so they don't really care... :)

    Got Shovel Knight off store which bring back the SNES memories...

    What boardsie was I standing behind? :)

    Could see the lad in front of me was reading boards on his phone, didn't want to say "Hi I'm Fieldog, what's your boards handle and Nintendo ID" as that's just plain odd... :)

    I was the dude in the big fluffy snorkel type jacket... :)


  • #50
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,191 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    That bothers me a bit - it's not possible to play on the tv using headphones. Unless you sit right infront of it or have a ridiculously long cable.

    Does the pro-controller have any sort of port underneath it other than usb for charging? Wonder could they bring out some adapter for it.

    You could use something like this and then regular bluetooth headphones : linky

    Edit - just saw @lafors post above suggesting something similar - sorry about that !


  • #51
    maddymcmaddser
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭maddymcmaddser


    I went up to Smyths in Carrickmines last night, I was 4th in the queue at about 11:15, I'm glad I went up early because I'd say there were at least 80 people, if not more, queuing up!

    Played Zelda until 3am! I'm very impressed with the pro-controller and everything loads so quickly!


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