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

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  • #32
    Nollog
    Registered Users Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,859 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 5,290 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,859 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 19,575 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    I have it!

    Deadly looking yoke.

    Alright, Switchy. Let's roll.


  • #40
    kevin2me
    Registered Users 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 Posts: 19,575 ✭✭✭✭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 Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭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 Posts: 19,575 ✭✭✭✭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 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: 10,102 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 Posts: 4,316 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭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 Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭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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  • #52
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    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


  • #53
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,450 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


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  • #54
    Josey Wales
    Registered Users Posts: 4,428 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


    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.


  • #55
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


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


  • #56
    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,290 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    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


  • #57
    tony1980
    Registered Users Posts: 1,607 ✭✭✭tony1980


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


  • #58
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 7,859 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


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

    What JoyCon issue????


  • #59
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    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


  • #60
    That_Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 51,342 ✭✭✭✭That_Guy


    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...?


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  • #61
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users Posts: 19,575 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    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?


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