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

Pac1Man · 03-11-2018 6:11pm

That's great news. We'll probably see the 'I have a phone so I don't need an app' people come out of the works now delighted with this update.

One step closer to being able to put my PS4 out to pasture.

Inviere · 03-11-2018 6:19pm

Pac1Man wrote: »

We'll probably see the 'I have a phone so I don't need an app' people come out of the works now delighted with this update.

I had the same thought myself. It’s mad to think there are people who defended not having Youtube, Netflix, etc, in the Switch.

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-11-2018 6:31pm

Inviere wrote: »

I had the same thought myself. It’s mad to think there are people who defended not having Youtube, Netflix, etc, in the Switch.

More of a shrugging of the shoulders than defending anyone in my case anyway. Youtube or Netflix are on my phone, my tablet, my TV, my laptop, my chromebook etc. etc. so I have no need for it on my Switch.

But I'm sure I'll download it on the Switch, and I'm sure it'll get as much use as it does on my Vita and Wii U. None.

03-11-2018 7:32pm

Pac1Man wrote: »

That's great news. We'll probably see the 'I have a phone so I don't need an app' people come out of the works now delighted with this update.

Inviere wrote: »

I had the same thought myself. It’s mad to think there are people who defended not having Youtube, Netflix, etc, in the Switch.

I think it's just a case of different people wanting different things from their devices. For me, the lack of YouTube/Netflix/browser is just inconsequential; I have no need for them on any of my consoles. Is it convenient? Definitely. Is it necessary? Definitely not.

Don't get me wrong, I can see how others would prefer to have it... maybe it's an age thing? I grew up playing a SNES, literally just plug the damn thing in and off you go. When I picked up the controller, it was to play games. I often wish things were that straight forward now. <Insert "Old Man Yells At Cloud">

Pac1Man wrote: »

One step closer to being able to put my PS4 out to pasture.

Really?

If I had to choose a console to sell, the PS4 would get the chop... but I'd feel pretty bad leaving Kratos, Aloy and Joel behind. :P

Pac1Man · 03-11-2018 8:33pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Really?

If I had to choose a console to sell, the PS4 would get the chop... but I'd feel pretty bad leaving Kratos, Aloy and Joel behind. :P

This year's Kratos was amazing, this generation's The Last Of Us until TLO2 comes out. Hopefully the sequel lives up to it's predecessor. HZD is one of this generation's most overrated games. I know I'm in the minority with that opinion. The inevitability of backwards compatibility from next gen consoles eases the burden of setting the PS4 aside.

I posted a few days ago stating how uninspired I felt about the Switch, but I now retract that statement. Using it for the past few days reminded me how engrossed you can get using a handheld device without being distracted by anything in your periphery. My only gripe is the price of games.

Having YouTube & Netflix is a big deal regardless of what some may have you believe. The ease of simply pressing the Home button and jumping into one of those apps without having to turn off the Switch and then turning on another device shouldn't be understated. It may sound like a simple 'problem' to have but when you use a single device for months or years, those initially small negatives grow over time.

Inviere · 03-11-2018 9:20pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

More of a shrugging of the shoulders than defending anyone in my case anyway. Youtube or Netflix are on my phone, my tablet, my TV, my laptop, my chromebook etc. etc. so I have no need for it on my Switch.

But I'm sure I'll download it on the Switch, and I'm sure it'll get as much use as it does on my Vita and Wii U. None.

It was a typically bizarre Nintendo decision to force people who do want those features, to power off their Switch and use another device. I mean a simple YouTube app, it’s something that was natively available on the Wii for god sake. Nintendo do have a completely backward perspective on YouTube, Twitch and the likes, so it’s hardly surprising. Can’t be having people viewing games online, they might not buy them then...

03-11-2018 9:40pm

I asked Mrs Wilfinity what she thought, to get the opinion of a non-gamer.

"It'd be cool if it had Facebook."

Inviere · 03-11-2018 9:42pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I asked Mrs Wilfinity what she thought, to get the opinion of a non-gamer.

"It'd be cool if it had Facebook."

Lol, probably one thing we can all agree on that it’s better off without

CiDeRmAn · 03-11-2018 10:03pm

The PS4 is the perfect companion device to the Switch.
Pretty much got everything covered with those two consoles, from portable gaming to VR.

03-11-2018 10:09pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

The PS4 is the perfect companion device to the Switch.
Pretty much got everything covered with those two consoles, from portable gaming to VR.

*cough*

Backwards compatibility

*cough cough*

:pac:

Inviere · 03-11-2018 10:13pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

The PS4 is the perfect companion device to the Switch.
Pretty much got everything covered with those two consoles, from portable gaming to VR.

You spelled PC wrong Cidey.

03-11-2018 11:00pm

Another thing occurred to me about this potential YouTube app... would it require a Switch Online subscription?

I know for both Xbox One and PS4, you don't need an online subscription for any streaming. (You used to, but MicroSoft and Sony dropped that requirement.)

I know it's all hypothetical, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Nintendo have that restriction.

earthwormjack · 03-11-2018 11:51pm

That's very doubtful. Even free to play games don't require a sub on Switch so I'd have no doubt that any media apps won't require it either.

04-11-2018 7:52am

earthwormjack wrote: »

That's very doubtful. Even free to play games don't require a sub on Switch so I'd have no doubt that any media apps won't require it either.

Hmmm.... that's a good point. You could be right. (I hope you're right.)

CiDeRmAn · 06-11-2018 12:45am

The more I'm reading about the upcoming Virtua Racing on the Switch from Sega the more excited I become!
And, they are talking of a multiplayer mode, which suggests it'll also have the Virtua Formula mode four up to eight players... Only speculation on my part, but could be cool.
It will be interesting to see if it's an arcade port or if they take some of the enhancements from the Saturn/32X versions and include them as well.

No reason why the Switch can't go on to host Sega Model 2 games either, like Daytona, Virtua Fighter 2 or Virtual On.

cherryghost · 06-11-2018 9:44am

I'd love some Daytona

CiDeRmAn · 07-11-2018 1:07am

Road Redemption is pretty fun, got it for €16 on the SA eshop.
Not a patch on Road Rash on the 3DO but still worth t few shillings.

cherryghost · 07-11-2018 10:56am

GRIP is great btw.

CiDeRmAn · 08-11-2018 8:15am

cherryghost wrote: »

GRIP is great btw.

I was a huge fan of both of the Rollcage titles back in the day, still own my copies too.
Grip is a straight up homage to same, so I'll definitely pick it up.
I wonder if it'll get a form of physical release?
Edit .. just found it on Amazon!
Might wait for a price drop!

amadablam · 08-11-2018 1:32pm

Went in to buy Diablo 3 for my Switch and came back out with this......

in my defense, I had tried to pre order ages ago but they said they wouldn't be getting it in.

Im actually really looking forward to playing Diablo on the Switch despite having it on other platforms i think it's going to shine on the switch for me

Andrew76 · 09-11-2018 10:22am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I was a huge fan of both of the Rollcage titles back in the day, still own my copies too.
Grip is a straight up homage to same, so I'll definitely pick it up.
I wonder if it'll get a form of physical release?
Edit .. just found it on Amazon!
Might wait for a price drop!

It's free on Game Pass if you have that.

Iseedeadpixels · 13-11-2018 1:30pm

Pre ordered Lets go Pikachu for one of my sons xmas presents.....sure if he doesnt want it I guess ill just have to play it :pac:

BPKS · 21-11-2018 9:06pm

Hi Lads - looking for a bit of advice please.

Any recommendations for a decent set of gaming headphones suitable for the Switch?

The young lad mostly plays Fortnite and Splatoon with mates and wants a set of over-ear headphones with a boom mic. Dont have to be wireless.

I'll spend around €80.

Thanks in advance.

john9876 · 21-11-2018 10:55pm

Andrew76 · 22-11-2018 12:58am

BPKS wrote: »

Hi Lads - looking for a bit of advice please.

Any recommendations for a decent set of gaming headphones suitable for the Switch?

The young lad mostly plays Fortnite and Splatoon with mates and wants a set of over-ear headphones with a boom mic. Dont have to be wireless.

I'll spend around €80.

Thanks in advance.

I picked up these SteelSeries Arctis 3 ones the other day, reviews suggest they're good for the price, will do for the kids anyway. Down from €75 to €40, stock a bit scarce though.

http://checkargos.com/product/8647070

magnumbud · 23-11-2018 10:33am

Took my switch out of the dock and packed it to take on a trip on Wednesday night. Took it out last night on the journey to find it dead with the low battery sign on the top left. Plugged it in this morning in hotel and after 30 min its still showing the low battery charge and wont turn on. Any of ye have this happen before?

keane2097 · 23-11-2018 10:49am

magnumbud wrote: »

Took my switch out of the dock and packed it to take on a trip on Wednesday night. Took it out last night on the journey to find it dead with the low battery sign on the top left. Plugged it in this morning in hotel and after 30 min its still showing the low battery charge and wont turn on. Any of ye have this happen before?

I've had it go dead and seem unresponsive to charging for an inordinately long time before - maybe try ride it out for another while.

Star Lord · 23-11-2018 1:08pm

magnumbud wrote: »

Took my switch out of the dock and packed it to take on a trip on Wednesday night. Took it out last night on the journey to find it dead with the low battery sign on the top left. Plugged it in this morning in hotel and after 30 min its still showing the low battery charge and wont turn on. Any of ye have this happen before?

Did you plug it in with the proper charger, or a basic USB phone charger type one?

magnumbud · 23-11-2018 6:25pm

Its was a power brick. Eventually got charged took a bit longer to be responsive

Digital Solitude · 23-11-2018 10:09pm

Apparently the 6.2.0 update manages to catch thehardware exploit that meant tge Switch was hackable, brings a totally new bootloader (i think, maybe the wrong word) and burns one of the update fuses so you cantgo back down after updating either.

Theyve patched the exploit basically, which is great news

Didnt even know you could patch hardware problems with software but here we are, makes it all the more impressive

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