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

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  • 25-02-2017 2:43am
    #1
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭


    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 Posts: 5,410 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Congrats. How'd you get it early?


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    #3
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭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.


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    #4
    Banjo
    Registered Users 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.


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    #5
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭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.


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    #6
    Banjo
    Registered Users 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 Posts: 5,410 ✭✭✭Nollog


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

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


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    #8
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 16,322 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #9
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,541 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.


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    #10
    wtlltw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 350 ✭✭wtlltw


    You can pick one up in Peru!


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    #11
    Nollog
    Registered Users Posts: 5,410 ✭✭✭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 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.


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    #13
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,462 ✭✭✭✭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...


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


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


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    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    And don't forget the pics! :cool:


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    #16
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,854 ✭✭✭✭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


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    #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.

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    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.


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    #18
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,462 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Damn you and your perfectly manicured fingernails. :)


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    #19
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,432 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    What amperage is the given charger lads? :)


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    #20
    That_Guy
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    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.


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    #21
    Racket
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Racket


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    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 Posts: 5,410 ✭✭✭Nollog


    What's your friend code?


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    #23
    Josey Wales
    Registered Users Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


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

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


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    #24
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Login with a Safari ID?

    Like an Apple ID?

    Or is this a new thing altogether?


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    #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.

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    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!

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    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!


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


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


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


    Friend codes... Ah jaysus.


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    #28
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭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.”


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    #29
    smokingman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭smokingman


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


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    #30
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭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.


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