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

CastorTroy · 03-03-2017 10:58am

Anseo!
As I said in the other thread last night, the console is tiny which is great since it's in front of the tv. The joy con grip is really comfortable. And was all so quick to set up.
I like how the dock had the compartment for the wires. Wonder if the hidden usb slot is expected to take a hard drive.

I thought there would be a catch in the dock to hold the console. As it stands I had to hold it in while taking the joy cons off

Mr E · 03-03-2017 11:46am

Josey Wales · 03-03-2017 11:53am

I collected mine from GS in Swords this morning at 9.05. There was only two people there when I arrived, I was expecting to have to wait around a while. All I collected was the console but they tried to push a lot of extras on me. Wasn't interested in anything else though. I want to give the Joycons a good trial before deciding on the Pro Controller.

CastorTroy · 03-03-2017 11:55am

Was everyone here told about the joycon issue? Smyths told me. I guess to stop returns based on it

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 12:20pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Was everyone here told about the joycon issue? Smyths told me. I guess to stop returns based on it

no mention to me in GS anyway

tony1980 · 03-03-2017 12:21pm

Picked mine up in GS Parkway this morning, it is so small! Chilling now with Zelda for the day, very impressed so far!

The_B_Man · 03-03-2017 1:03pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Was everyone here told about the joycon issue? Smyths told me. I guess to stop returns based on it

What JoyCon issue????

CastorTroy · 03-03-2017 1:10pm

The_B_Man wrote: »

What JoyCon issue????

There were some reports about the left joy con disconnecting if too far from the console or obscured in some way

That_Guy · 03-03-2017 1:14pm

I have mine. Currently charging in the dock... I think.

There was a green light but it has gone off. Is it still charging or...?

Ol' Donie · 03-03-2017 1:28pm

That_Guy wrote: »

I have mine. Currently charging in the dock... I think.

There was a green light but it has gone off. Is it still charging or...?

Had that same concern.

Wait, now the light seems to be staying on?

Banjo · 03-03-2017 2:45pm

got mine. Guy in front of me in the queue was returning his 'cause one of the buttons on his left joycon wouldn't click. They sorted him out with a replacement out of a joycon set but it's not the kind of thing you want to see before you hand over your mula....

One of you! One of you!

It's been plugged in for about 5 minutes and is showing half battery? but the right joycon has insufficient charge to be detached? Weeeeeird..... OK, see you later, I'm off the Hyrule for as long as I can get away with before my boss gets back from lunch.

Rhyme · 03-03-2017 2:45pm

Picked mine up there, lovely thing distracting from the shite weather.

A few more hours of work and I can take it home to play.

earthwormjack · 03-03-2017 3:33pm

Picked up a neon one in Wexford town Gamestop, beautiful piece of hardware I must say. I had a grey one reserved in Argos but went for the neon instead.

CiDeRmAn · 03-03-2017 3:54pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

There were some reports about the left joy con disconnecting if too far from the console or obscured in some way

Damn you Jude, stay away from my Joycon!!!

madmoe · 03-03-2017 4:34pm

I'm very very impressed with how sleek and well made it is! I'm really glad I went with the Neon option as well! Now for some Zelda!

Cheers,
M

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 4:54pm

I haven't plugged my dock or anything in yet, I'm charging the console from the wall plug.

McLoughlin · 03-03-2017 5:00pm

Got Grey Switch, Bomberman and Mini Nes last night in Gamestop Wexford. Switch is a great console so much potential.

madmoe · 03-03-2017 5:02pm

McLoughlin wrote: »

Got Grey Switch, Bomberman and Mini Nes last night in Gamestop Wexford. Switch is a great console so much potential.

Hi all,
Is there a friend's code thread somewhere?

Thanks,
M

stesaurus · 03-03-2017 5:20pm

Wifi is ridiculous. I lost connection while downloading the update and struggle with 1 bar. Every other device I have has full signal.

My first stupid moment was trying to use left joycon stick and it didn't work so had to resort to right joycon. I thought it was a very odd setup that you couldn't use the left stick for menu navigation. Ashamed to say but it took a good 10 mins to realise left joycon was dead and needed a charge.

Question, how do you charge the joycons when using them to play and in tv mode. I need to buy another USB C cable don't I?

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 5:22pm

s.welstead wrote: »

Wifi is ridiculous. I lost connection while downloading the update and struggle with 1 bar. Every other device I have has full signal.

My first stupid moment was trying to use left joycon stick and it didn't work so had to resort to right joycon. I thought it was a very odd setup that you couldn't use the left stick for menu navigation. Ashamed to say but it took a good 10 mins to realise left joycon was dead and needed a charge.

Question, how do you charge the joycons when using them to play and in tv mode. I need to buy another USB C cable don't I?

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%20Switch/Games/62083/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-grip

stesaurus · 03-03-2017 5:32pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%20Switch/Games/62083/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-grip

Haha ok won't be charging them while playing so. I assumed there was a port on the grip you get boxed with it.
€35 to be wired into a socket/switch is poor value.

madmoe · 03-03-2017 6:04pm

s.welstead wrote: »

Haha ok won't be charging them while playing so. I assumed there was a port on the grip you get boxed with it.
€35 to be wired into a socket/switch is poor value.

According to this there is a port on it mate!?

(http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/140436-do-you-need-the-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-or-joy-con-charging-grip)

stesaurus · 03-03-2017 7:12pm

Not on the grip you get boxed with the Switch. You have to buy the special 'charging' grip for €35 in order to have a charging port.

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 7:49pm

s.welstead wrote: »

Haha ok won't be charging them while playing so. I assumed there was a port on the grip you get boxed with it.
€35 to be wired into a socket/switch is poor value.

the charging grip has an internal battery which charges the joycons its not wired

remember the joycons have a 20 hour battery life so you shouldnt be running out of battery in a session

pro controller is 40 hours

Mimikyu · 03-03-2017 9:46pm

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MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 10:04pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Yes it seems to be a not uncommon problem unfortunately.

MilesMorales1 · 03-03-2017 10:14pm

Made a JP e-shop account to get the puyopuyo demo. Kinda want shovel knight, but 25 euro is quite dear.

5uspect · 03-03-2017 10:25pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Supposedly you have to perform the available system update with the joycons attached and/or reboot the updated system with them attached.

Nollog · 03-03-2017 10:28pm

dunworth1 wrote: »

the charging grip has an internal battery which charges the joycons its not wired

remember the joycons have a 20 hour battery life so you shouldnt be running out of battery in a session

pro controller is 40 hours

It doesn't have a battery. It has a USBc cable to usba cable that charges the joycons from usb.

dunworth1 · 03-03-2017 10:38pm

/\/ollog wrote: »

It doesn't have a battery. It has a USBc cable to usba cable that charges the joycons from usb.

seriously? that's crap wait for a 3rd party one at a fraction of the cost

Mimikyu · 03-03-2017 10:39pm

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Ol' Donie · 04-03-2017 1:02am

First Friday night in a very, very long time I won't be sticking on the WiiU at some point.

That_Guy · 04-03-2017 1:09pm

Was in work yesterday afternoon on a sleepover shift and only really got to play a bit of Bomberman on the way in on the bus.

Really gorgeous piece of kit.

Started Zelda on the bus home and caught a few people having a look with a few audible, "that looks amazing" comments.

Had to nearly stop myself from uttering a loud "hooooly shít" when you're introduced to the sprawling world of Hyrule first.

deadl0ck · 04-03-2017 6:43pm

Dunno if this has been posted before (out and about and mobile now so haven't time to check) but apparently you can earn Nintendo points on physical game purchases for the switch : http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/you_can_earn_my_nintendo_gold_points_on_nintendo_switch_physical_retail_copies

Inquitus · 04-03-2017 7:11pm

Got mine, enjoying it and ploughing through Zelda, cracking game, cracking console, went into town on the Swords Express today to meet a friend for lunch and played it on the way in and the way back, good for about 3 hours from my experience with Zelda and mobile play which isn't bad at all. No problems with the Joycon in my front room so far.

earthwormjack · 04-03-2017 7:27pm

deadl0ck wrote: »

Dunno if this has been posted before (out and about and mobile now so haven't time to check) but apparently you can earn Nintendo points on physical game purchases for the switch : http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/you_can_earn_my_nintendo_gold_points_on_nintendo_switch_physical_retail_copies

They really slashed the amount you get though. I know they need to entice people to buy on the eshop as they make much more money there, but the amount of coins for physical is a bit low.

deadl0ck · 04-03-2017 9:51pm

earthwormjack wrote: »

They really slashed the amount you get though. I know they need to entice people to buy on the eshop as they make much more money there, but the amount of coins for physical is a bit low.

Yep, and nothing for shelling out on the actual hardware either

dunworth1 · 04-03-2017 9:59pm

deadl0ck wrote: »

Dunno if this has been posted before (out and about and mobile now so haven't time to check) but apparently you can earn Nintendo points on physical game purchases for the switch : http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/you_can_earn_my_nintendo_gold_points_on_nintendo_switch_physical_retail_copies

i wonder if its a once off thing linked to the card serial or something

like what would happen if i got another zelda would i be able to claim more points?

hairball · 05-03-2017 10:18am

My weekend so far had been busy but punctuated with little pockets of Switch, all of which have been great.
Console and accessories are so nicely designed and put together and just so much fun to mess around with, love Nintendos new Ui philosophy as in, not slow anymore and the menu sounds and speedy transitions are just class.
Games ; not much Bomberman yet but had great craic with 12 Switch with the better half yesterday them finally, last night got some couch time alone with BotW. Notuch I can really say that hasn't been said about that game already.
Awesome console, awesome game. Chuffed.

wtlltw · 05-03-2017 1:42pm

Picked one up this morning. It's a funky little console.

MilesMorales1 · 05-03-2017 1:45pm

I will not pay more than 20 for a case >.<

05-03-2017 4:08pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I will not pay more than 20 for a case >.<

Hori case is E18.99 in Argos.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6818430/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CNintendo+Switch%7C50000328/c_3/4%7Ccat_50000328%7CNintendo+Switch+accessories%7C50000330.htm

dunworth1 · 05-03-2017 4:12pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I will not pay more than 20 for a case >.<

official case is 20 in gamestop comes with a screen protector

Creamy Goodness · 05-03-2017 4:37pm

Which is better the Hori or the official one? I'll be travelling a lot with the Switch (flew 100,000km last year) which is making me lean towards the Hori?

madmoe · 06-03-2017 11:27am

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Which is better the Hori or the official one? I'll be travelling a lot with the Switch (flew 100,000km last year) which is making me lean towards the Hori?

I got the official one and I like it but it's more expensive than the Hori. It comes with a screen protector which I didn't want to use but guess I will have to after seeing the scratching that the dock can do!! :mad: Not sure if the Hori comes with a screen protector??

Thanks,
M

Star Lord · 06-03-2017 11:45am

Haven't had need to put the console in the official case yet, but had a look at it last night. Looks nicely designed, with the piece in the middle for the games/cable/accessory storage folding away from the screen, so that there'll be no scratching, with the side facing the screen being felted. Storage 'slots' for 5 game carts.

CiDeRmAn · 06-03-2017 12:05pm

Loving the new thread name!
Clever...

Nollog · 06-03-2017 4:55pm

dunworth1 wrote: »

i wonder if its a once off thing linked to the card serial or something

like what would happen if i got another zelda would i be able to claim more points?

It is once per cart yes.

deadl0ck · 06-03-2017 5:04pm

There's feck all to redeem with points anyhow - discounts on digital purchases seems the best, but there's no physical items that I can see (like there was with the old club nintnedo)

Edit : I see they've added a new section under "Redeem Points" - it's " COMING SOON Nintendo Switch rewards", so hopefully it's be some discounts for games on eShop...

CiDeRmAn · 06-03-2017 5:27pm

I don't want discounts, I would much prefer soundtracks, pins, the occasional exclusive game, the stuff Club Nintendo were famous for.
I have a nice selection of Ninty goodies got over the years, including the reproduction Game & Watch, soundtracks for SSB and Kirby Triple Deluxe, things that you can't get even on the Nintendo shop.

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