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New regular Switch model with upgraded battery life announced! Same price, launches end of August (Old model: 2.5-6.5 hours, New model: 4.5-9.0 hours)
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It's available now In my area. Do you guys think I should buy this now? or wait for Lite and more analysis
This would be my first Nintendo Switch
Overall I'm just worried about the Joycon drift issues.
This would be my first Nintendo Switch
Overall I'm just worried about the Joycon drift issues.
Yeah I keep checking this thread hoping for confirmation that the joycons have been fixed (or at least confirmation that the problem is still ongoing even in the new model). If it's been fixed then I'll likely get it Black Friday or Christmas/Boxing week. If it hasn't then I'll have to think about it...
WTF...those panel variation and it's random???? Pea green tint Vs nice neutral color temperature
I'll feel bad if I get the bad one :(
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Hmm, random question, but with this deal I could get $120 for my One S that's just collecting dust - is that a good deal?
I'm going to hold off on updating, I'm pretty happy with the screen color of my current switch and I dont want to risk getting a pea green screen switch. I would like a longer battery life but it's not worth the risk.
Which One S do you have atm? Depending on that the values change but yea, if you look at the trade in section, enter your console, and then add in $25 that's how much store credit you'll get.
As for if it's a good deal, a new 1 TB Xbox One S with a game bundled in cost around $230-250. I'm guessing you could sell your One S on offer up/craigslist for at least $150, but that's not guaranteed and could be more of a hassle.
I guess I got lucky with my panel? Colours look so much more vibrant compared to the OG I traded in. Everything was much more muted on that one.
I hate you lol
This sucks, I really want to play Fire emblem and Zelda. :(
Got my upgrade! Ymmv. Took some calling around to find a color model. Then finding a Gamestop that let me do the return and rebuy with the credit.
Worst case scenario you could always exchange it no? Or simply ask the employee to open the box and turn the screen on in front of you if you are afraid you might get a bad screen.
Does anyone know if the new models have hit Costco? They have a bundle but I'm just not sure if it's the new SKU. There doesn't appear to be a way to tell on their website.
Is the screen difference noticeable? I'm picking one up soon and I'll return that sucker if the screen sucks.
Hmm, so how many colour panels are on the new Switch?? Seems like its the 3DS XL upgrade fiasco all over with different screens having bland and warm colour palettes. If thats the case, I think I'll hold off on my OG Switch and wait next year when they'll probably sort out the screen source fiasco.
I have a weird question about the system transfer process as I am strongly considering picking the new model up for the added battery - when you transfer everything, will the tiles for the games you have on your account (card or digital) still be displayed on the switch menu? Or do they only come back when you re-download digital titles or re-insert cards? I like having all the tiles visible.
I don't think they allow exchanges here.
Hmm.. I'll try the second one.
Is there a good way to tell if your screen has more accurate colors other than going and buying a new one and gambling? It's hard to tell with my current one just by looking at it, except that I know it was noticeably warmer than my launch unit.
If you mean on the new system, then no. You'll have to re-download/reinsert every single one.
That pee yellow screen is just horrible IMO, I would hate to get one like that.
New gray model are available at amazon U.S..
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy‑-HAC-001-01/dp/B07VJRZ62R
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy‑-HAC-001-01/dp/B07VJRZ62R
I called gamestop to get that extra 25 credit that I missed out on trading in early and they agreed
Picking mine up on Friday, hope there's enough public outrage like the Joycon drifting to have Nintendo hotfix the pea green screen.
This is a bit off topic from the new switch but I want to buy an additional switch dock for my bedroom and it seems impossible to find one right now. Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart all out of stock, only 3rd party sellers selling refurbed ones. What is going on? Where can I get an official one?
Only problem with comparing things to a youtube video is that then you're dealing with an additional screen, your computer monitor lol. So I don't think I'd trust it.
Up to you tbh, I think if you think it's a good amount of money, go for it. You also have roughly a month to decide, not bad.
I think Nintendo sells refurbished ones?
Any store does trade in offer for switch on australia??? I'm so tempted to get the new version.
I would imagine you can get a AC Adapter and HDMI cable for less than the $50 difference between a refurb dock and the full package quite easily, especially the HDMI cable, which are practically given away these days.
Edit: $30 for a USB-C charger that has some extra USB ports to boot.
I'll wait with those pee screens. My switch isn't super bright and neutral but it definitely isn't as bad as that. A shame as big battery life means a lot to me.
That sucks. That's why I'm waiting to get one from Costco. Their return policy is probably best in the business.
This is the experience I had too. The first new switch I got was noticeably dimmer (id say around 15%) than my launch unit. That one had a dead pixel so I returned it to Target and went to Best Buy so to avoid getting one from the same batch. The replacement I got is slightly brighter but not as bright as my launch unit and not as warm as the one I returned. The new one I have now though seems to have scan lines when things are moving but not when standing still. Mostly noticed it when playing games with flatter colors (dragon ball fighterz)
I traded in my launch day Switch for the updated Switch today and lucky that I didn't get a green tinted screen.
Most places just don't stock them because they did not sell very much. Nintendo is asking a lot for those and they are just not worth it. There are some 3rd party ones that works well. Go look at some of those and read the reviews.
I've heard that the Nintendo Switch Dock doesn't play nicely with USB-PD chargers since Nintendo Switch isn't compliant with USB-PD specifications. So people are recommending to use only the official Nintendo Switch AC adapter for the Nintendo Switch Dock.
There are updated reports about and the Switch has an PD Chip doing the power negotiations. That's said I only use the OEM charger for docked mode (however I use a jumpgate dock and a Gulikit dock instead of the Nintendo one).
For charging I used all kind of chargers.
I never had problems so far. The problem stems from the non PD chip in the Niko dock and cheap 3rd party adaptors.
I'm waiting to buy a new Switch for Link's Awakening and this screen lottery has me wondering if I should just get the old model.
Wow this sucks. I'm glad I already went out and got mine, because if I had known there was a significant screen lottery beforehand, I don't think I would've bothered. Looks like I got lucky too, or those with these green-tinted screens are getting unlucky, cause mine has a very neutral, slightly-warm white balance as far as I can tell.
This is my main concern. I'm all in on the Lite, but if there's no improvement on existing joycon stick issues, I would go for the new regular Switch because at least the sticks aren't part of the console itself like they will be on the Lite.
New Switch discussion is here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/new-improved-switch-now-available.134609/
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