Sounds like a dead zone issue? I would definitely return it. Sadly, I had to go through a few units before I found one acceptable enough to keep. But its worth it in the end.
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Nintendo Switch Lite announced at $199, launches September 20th, "dedicated handheld" (smaller, has D-Pad, has gyro, no HD Rumble, no dock/TV output)
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Yeah I think it's good. But to be fair, I've always been a fan of handhelds, and the Lite is has the second biggest screen of any major handheld (after the Switch, of course).
Not sure if it is the same problem but this sounds similar to what happened with my two DS4 controllers and seems to be a somewhat frequent problem.
Dualshock 4 left analog stick stuttering
For example in the 2D perspective sections in Nier Automata 2B would only walk instead of run even with the analog full tilted. It got to a point where the characters would just stop. Blowing into the controller seems to alleviate the problem for moments but never truly solve it.
If the Switch suffers from the same I would replace it.
Ok thanks! I'll try the calibration settings and then seeing about replacing the unit while we can.
I've been following along with these thread for a while- I apologize for asking, but what is the best way to manage two Switches?
I had this with my pro controller and I opened it up and cleaned it, now it's perfect again. Don't know how hard the Lite is to open up.
Finally got back to Wal-Mart, returned the borked Switch Lite. No lip this time--much younger associates this time that clearly didn't give a shit. Decided against exchanging for another and got cash back. Bought Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, and a pair of pink and green Joy Con. My OG Switch is still in fantastic shape and will do just fine (at least until a Pro surfaces).
What specifically are you referring to when you say "not dated?" Resolution, novelty, game library, controls, gimmicks/new features, GPU, connectivity? Some things definitely were outdated IMHO, but I'm curious as to what you're referring to. (Not intended to be argumentative, just genuinely curious)
Every piece of commercial gaming hardware that isn't the latest $700+ gpu is 'outdated' at release. If they didn't use so much of the component and wattage budget on the 3d and another touch screen, it could have easily been more powerful in a spec sense.
I have never seen as many issues with controllers than with Nintendo Switch. Have you ever tried to play local smash with 6 or more players? Good luck getting all those controllers to register. And even when you're playing docked with fewer players, some controllers lose connectivity constantly. The one or two times I've played my own system docked, I've had similar issues. It's like you can't be more than 5 feet away from the switch or you'll have problems.
Bleh. Makes me miss the simplicity of a damn good wired controller and controller ports!
Bleh. Makes me miss the simplicity of a damn good wired controller and controller ports!
The Lite worth it? I had the OG switch but sold it a while ago. Fancy playing Link's Awakening and the new Pokemon.
I did not plan to buy one since I already have an OG Switch...but here I am, I impulse buy one some days ago while buying some Amiibos lol.
I regret nothing since it totaly suits my taste (I'm a 99.9% handeled player and I like my system to be as portable as possible).
Also I was afraid of the font size for games like Fire Emblem but wiredly enough it doesn't bother me more than on the OG Switch (maybe because the image quality seems sharper ?).
And having such quality on such a light and small device is really something.
I regret nothing since it totaly suits my taste (I'm a 99.9% handeled player and I like my system to be as portable as possible).
Also I was afraid of the font size for games like Fire Emblem but wiredly enough it doesn't bother me more than on the OG Switch (maybe because the image quality seems sharper ?).
And having such quality on such a light and small device is really something.
It's been fine for me, but I never had an OG Switch so the Lite is the largest handheld screen I've used. I've not had any issues playing BoTW, Links Awakening and various Demos (Ori, Captain Toad, Dragon Quest Builders), everything seems crisp and legible.
I'll be interested to see how Witcher 3 inventory is handled though as I found that to be a bit squinty and confusing on PS4 on the telly so on a vastly smaller screen at greatly lowered resolution..... interesting.
Generally I think it's a beautiful screen and, me being super thick, I had no idea it was touchscreen. I mean why wouldn't it be, duh, but it was still a pleasant surprise.
we had a smash party with two switches and like 12-15 people playing in various configurations without issues. Maybe you live in a high-interference environment?
Here is a list of some of the top smartphones released in 2011:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/top-10-smartphones-of-2011-for-now/
The Number 1 phone was the Samsung Galaxy S II released in May 2011.
It had a dual core processor w/ 1 GB of RAM w/ a screen resolution of 480 x 800. It price was unlocked was between $599 to $699, unlocked. Heck, it was released on U.S. prepaid carrier Boost Mobile a year latter (Sept. 2012) for $370.
Speaking of the prepaid carriers, there phones may have had 512 MB or 256 MB of RAM at the most and cost $199 and had resolutions like 480 x 320.
Guys what do you think of the dpad?
I thought it was fine at first but now playing SF 30th Anniversary I can't pull of moves consistently, I have a better rate with the analog stick which is absurd, I've tried playing with an xbox one controller via Magic NS and the difference is staggering...
It's like the dpad doesn't properly register diagonals with 100% consistency.
Is it my unit?
also, the color temperature is not uniform for the whole screen, starts cold (blu-ish) on the left side of the screen and then it gradually gets warmer till a visible yellow tint on the far right side of the screen.
This pisses me off because they won't change it for this kind of "problems", luckily is only super evident on the home screen/white theme
Btw, I thought they got rid of HD rumble and not of any and all rumble motors, playing some games like AERO (or even R.O.M, lol) is definitely a lesser experience... and I don't even love HD Rumble.
But if Luigi's Mansion 3 is anything like LM1 I think I want to play that on my OG Switch, rumble added a lot imo (and analog triggers but there's nothing to do there)
I thought it was fine at first but now playing SF 30th Anniversary I can't pull of moves consistently, I have a better rate with the analog stick which is absurd, I've tried playing with an xbox one controller via Magic NS and the difference is staggering...
It's like the dpad doesn't properly register diagonals with 100% consistency.
Is it my unit?
also, the color temperature is not uniform for the whole screen, starts cold (blu-ish) on the left side of the screen and then it gradually gets warmer till a visible yellow tint on the far right side of the screen.
This pisses me off because they won't change it for this kind of "problems", luckily is only super evident on the home screen/white theme
Btw, I thought they got rid of HD rumble and not of any and all rumble motors, playing some games like AERO (or even R.O.M, lol) is definitely a lesser experience... and I don't even love HD Rumble.
But if Luigi's Mansion 3 is anything like LM1 I think I want to play that on my OG Switch, rumble added a lot imo (and analog triggers but there's nothing to do there)
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Just returned mine. It looks great, feels great - almost everything is great, besides the fact it can't dock. Ended up keeping my original Switch, a second one just for handheld gaming is a waste of money IMO.
Also, not sure if due to the lack of a glass screen protector like my original Switch has, but the screen looked duller and less contrasty than my other Switch. Oh well, here's hoping the mythical Switch Pro is a thing eventually.
Also, not sure if due to the lack of a glass screen protector like my original Switch has, but the screen looked duller and less contrasty than my other Switch. Oh well, here's hoping the mythical Switch Pro is a thing eventually.
PS Vita came out 10 months after 3DS and was hugely more powerful than the 3DS.
However for me the 3DS was better purely due to the game and 3D. (wishes switch had 3D)
You have a Lite with a defective dpad. There are tons of them. I'm not being hyperbolic. I'm now on my 4th Lite. 3 of them had defective pads. The one I ended up with has a defective dpad. I just decided I don't want to return another one yet. When the Pokemon Lite comes out, I'll return this defective unit and hope that the new model has the problem fixed. Otherwise I'm done with the Switch until the inevitable Animal Crossing edition. Nintendo's quality control this gen has been remarkably awful.
I'm guessing the contrast issue comes down to screen temp. Most of the Lites I've seen are way too cool, whereas most normal Switches I've seen have warm screens. Warm is definitely better.
I tried to get 8 player Smash going once. It took me 20 minutes and finally had to settle on 6 players because I just couldn't get the last two to work (using a 4 port Gamecube controller adapter).
Where you using a powered USB hub with the 2 Gamecube controller adapters?
It was a hub with 2 USB cables, but I had them both plugged into the Switch. Maybe that was the issue.
Yeah it was likely a power-delivery issue. It should have worked by only plugging in the black cables of the adapters, the gray cables are for extra-power for rumble but not needed for general controller functionality.
I've been having a similar issue but it's when I press UP sometimes and the stick feels a little funny when it happens. I also only notice it in Links Awakening. =/ It doesn't happen often and it's not so bad that he doesn't move but it more acts like if I was only pushing the stick half way.
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Brilliant thanks. Makes my decision that much easier next year.
My son managed to drown the other Switch, so we're Switchless for the time being. Just the Xbox now. I'm eyeing up the Turquoise version for him (and me!).
I seemed to mostly luck out on the one I grabbed yesterday. Dpad is good, sticks seem normal and the screen is good for me. It seems a little quiet but not sure if it's supposed to be due to the smaller size or I struck out there but honestly I can hear and it's fine all other things considered
Yeah HD Rumble, to me, is one of those things that you really notice it when it's not there. When it's done we'll, it's so subtle that it immerses you (Mario Maker 2 does this well).
Returned mine too but now I have purple the Yellow Joycons since I did like the color.
Loving it so far, playing Link's Awakening. Link's Awakening on the OG Gameboy was the first game I ever played so it's pretty huge nostalgia.
Not really switch lite related per say but what kind of headphones do you all use for the switch? I'm looking for a pair for my honeymoon and I like the beats studio 3 we got for free with my wife's MacBook but I don't want to steal hers cause she'll be using them. My main requirements are that they come with a carrying case and if they're wireless they have a 3.5 mm aux cable I can hook into the phones and switch
A 12 € Sony headphones for portable use, and a Trust GXT Dion 7.1 for home use
Nintendo must've shipped a GANG of Switch Lites. Was at Target earlier and they had 3 separate cases FULL of them, all colors. Will be interesting to see shipping numbers for last quarter.
I've come across a new issue in recent days and that's the left trigger making a squeaky sound when you press it. I don't know if that's been brought up here before but upon checking online, there are some owners who have or had the same issue. I'm a little hesitant to return mine because my d-pad works perfectly and I'm a little afraid I'll get one that's not as good with the second unit.
The Target's here have like 30 of them. All colors. Seems like they over shipped them big time. Totally anecdotal, but it seems like no one is really buying them here (in my city).
What could have been had the Lite had less bezels:
Look how big the screen is while still maintaining a small form factor. The next Switch iteration needs to ditch bezels.
Look how big the screen is while still maintaining a small form factor. The next Switch iteration needs to ditch bezels.
The common consensus I'm seeing is nobody is buying gray.
The Lite can't be displayed on a TV. Not sure if you knew that.
Actually, those are the only ones that appear to have a little dent in them at my Target lolWhat could have been had the Lite had less bezels:
Look how big the screen is while still maintaining a small form factor. The next Switch iteration needs to ditch bezels.
The common consensus I'm seeing is nobody is buying gray.
What could have been had the Lite had less bezels:
Look how big the screen is while still maintaining a small form factor. The next Switch iteration needs to ditch bezels.
The idea was to reduce costs tbf.
What could have been had the Lite had less bezels:
Look how big the screen is while still maintaining a small form factor. The next Switch iteration needs to ditch bezels.
The common consensus I'm seeing is nobody is buying gray.
What is up with this obsession over bezleless designs? I rather have device that is more durable and functional than that looks pretty.