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What stylus are you using for Mario Maker 2?

Which stylus are you using for Mario Maker 2?

  • No stylus. I’m going raw finger or I’m just going to settle for docked controls.

    Votes: 61 41.5%

  • Official Mario Maker 2 Stylus. Eat it, North America.

    Votes: 38 25.9%

  • Behold this most affordable capacitive stylus. (<$10)

    Votes: 35 23.8%

  • Check out this slightly fancy capacitive stylus. ($10-$20)

    Votes: 11 7.5%

  • Finally, it’s time to tell you all about the greatness that is my elite capacitive stylus. (>$20)

    Votes: 2 1.4%
  • Total voters
    147
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Rotobit

Rotobit

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Oct 27, 2017
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Getting the official one from Nintendo UK, but I'll probably make most of my levels docked if it's comfortable enough.
 

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Which stylus' actually work and can be purchased off Amazon UK? I want to play Taiko handheld and use a stylus. Any recommendations?
 
Protome

Protome

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This beaut
 
Lukar

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Honest question from a dummy: why are there seemingly no fine-tip capacitive styluses? I know the material on the end can't just be plastic like on DS/3DS because of how the touch screen works, but I hate that all the ones I come across have big, mushy tips.
 
Runner

Runner

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LukarWuff said:
Honest question from a dummy: why are there seemingly no fine-tip capacitive styluses? I know the material on the end can't just be plastic like on DS/3DS because of how the touch screen works, but I hate that all the ones I come across have big, mushy tips.
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disc styluses like MEKO are great for precision... although I dont know how useful it is for "tap" controls like mario maker, they're great for drawing.
 
Dineren

Dineren

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Oct 25, 2017
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I've never liked the feel of a capacitive stylus so I'll just use my finger or play it while docked. I'd still probably pick up the MM2 stylus if it was available in the US though.
 
Dyle

Dyle

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Oct 25, 2017
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God invented the index finger for capacitive screens. Unfortunately I don't have a cat paw to work with, but the index finger will do
 
Protome

Protome

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Jesse Gomez (IGN) said:
That's how I played it back on the 3DS and it was super fun and a lot easier (for me) than using the drums. Same goes for the Switch version, the official drum set is kinda naff. Thanks for the heads up though.
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I just meant more because some of the faster songs really need both sides of the drum. A thumb on each side of the touch screen works pretty well :D
I didn't play it on 3DS though, so i assume if you're used to that it'll be fine!
 
Astral Lovelace

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Runner said:
disc styluses like MEKO are great for precision... although I dont know how useful it is for "tap" controls like mario maker, they're great for drawing.
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Speaking of these, this is exactly what I was thinking of. Are there any specific Switch branded ones? Or ones that can clip onto a headphone jack for carry?
 
panama chief

panama chief

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Oct 27, 2017
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Finger Bois unite!!!

In all honesty I'll probably make 1 level and that's it. I'm not great at level creation. I love one room puzzles but don't fully understand how they make them. Especially ones that use POW weighting

Dug around my desk and found a full sized stylus.

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QuixoticNeutral

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Oct 25, 2017
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I was thinking of ordering a higher-quality stylus than the cheap one with a felt nib that I already have sitting around, which is in fine condition, but after doing some preliminary tests with my cheap one on the Switch, I think it will probably be fine for my purposes.

The thing about Mario Maker is that you're not really doing any precise drawing, and only dragging occasionally to move objects; your main input is tapping, and on a fairly generous grid at that. Taps, not strokes. So the biggest problems with felt nibs in a writing/drawing context (that they drag poorly, obstruct your vision of precisely where you are making contact with the screen, and potentially tear) shouldn't matter, I think, and I don't see the need for anything like a pinpoint-precision disc tip. I've played a lot of SMM1 this year and I know how like to hold and use the resistive stylus there, and from my tests, a low-end capacitive stylus will do what I need it to without experiencing much wear or putting my screen at risk.
 
Regiruler

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Oct 28, 2017
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I want a fine point stylus but I don't know what's compatible: there's a few options on Amazon but only 1-2 say they're Switch compatible. I don't know if fine point capacitives legitimately have compatibility issues or if it's marketing bait. I'm disappointed by this thread a bit because I was hoping some accessory guru would already have a perfect fit.
 
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jviggy43 said:
Can I use my wii u stylus?
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Don't believe so - it needs to be capacitive (in other words, a stylus that works with the Switch home screen right now if you try it). Capacitive styli have thicker tips as they need to work like a finger to register touches on the Switch's screen.

If you're not sure, it doesn't hurt to try it out as long as you already have a Switch.
 

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Lump said:
Don't believe so - it needs to be capacitive (in other words, a stylus that works with the Switch home screen right now if you try it). Capacitive styli have thicker tips as they need to work like a finger to register touches on the Switch's screen.

If you're not sure, it doesn't hurt to try it out as long as you already have a Switch.
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Thank you much
 
Winstano

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Oct 28, 2017
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I'll sell someone my MM2 branded stylus...

FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

OK, maybe not. Can't wait for this, completely missed the original due to not owning a Wii U, but loved all the content around it!
 
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    QuixoticNeutral

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    jviggy43 said:
    Can I use my wii u stylus?
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    I see this has already been answered, but I'll put it plainly for anybody else with this question:

    The Wii U, DS, and 3DS have resistive screens, designed for precision stylus input. The Switch, smartphones, and modern tablets have capacitive screens, designed for fingers and styli that pretend to be fingers. A Wii U or DS/3DS stylus will not work.

    Regiruler said:
    I want a fine point stylus but I don't know what's compatible. I'm disappointed by this thread a bit because I was hoping some accessory guru would already have a perfect fit.
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    Any capacitive stylus that works on a multitouch phone or tablet will do. Unlike the DS/3DS and Wii U, these screens were all designed primarily to be used with the fingers, and they respond to styli that emulate the conductivity of a press of the finger.

    This video has been making the rounds on other Switch boards, and it swears by this 2-in-1 stylus with a mesh tip on one end and a disc tip on the other. Affordable, too, unless you're the kind of person who easily loses pens. Again, my own opinion is that you probably don't need anything that nice for Mario Maker because you'll mostly be tapping (with the occasional drag and drop), not freehand drawing, but I know that some people will want a good drawing stylus for the Miiverse-like comment art or the SSBU Stage Builder.



    LukarWuff said:
    Honest question from a dummy: why are there seemingly no fine-tip capacitive styluses? I know the material on the end can't just be plastic like on DS/3DS because of how the touch screen works, but I hate that all the ones I come across have big, mushy tips.
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    The people I know who do a lot of freehand note-taking or sketching on tablet devices swear by transparent disc tips. They are definitely not for everyone, though.
     
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    QuixoticNeutral said:
    I see this has already been answered, but I'll put it plainly for anybody else with this question:

    The Wii U, DS, and 3DS have resistive screens, designed for precision stylus input. The Switch, smartphones, and modern tablets have capacitive screens, designed for fingers and styli that pretend to be fingers. A Wii U or DS/3DS stylus will not work.



    Any capacitive stylus that works on a multitouch phone or tablet will do. Unlike the DS/3DS and Wii U, these screens were all designed primarily to be used with the fingers, and they respond to styli that emulate the conductivity of a press of the finger.

    This video has been making the rounds on other Switch boards, and it swears by this 2-in-1 stylus with a mesh tip on one end and a disc tip on the other. Affordable, too, unless you're the kind of person who easily loses pens. Again, my own opinion is that you probably don't need anything that nice for Mario Maker because you'll mostly be tapping (with the occasional drag and drop), not freehand drawing, but I know that some people will want a good drawing stylus for the Miiverse-like comment art or the SSBU Stage Builder.





    The people I know who do a lot of freehand note-taking or sketching on tablet devices swear by transparent disc tips. They are definitely not for everyone, though.
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    Cool, thank you for the info.
     
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    Have Nintendo given a statement on why they hate NA and don't want us to have the cool Mario Maker stylus?
     
    Setsune

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    QuixoticNeutral said:
    This video has been making the rounds on other Switch boards, and it swears by this 2-in-1 stylus with a mesh tip on one end and a disc tip on the other. Affordable, too, unless you're the kind of person who easily loses pens. Again, my own opinion is that you probably don't need anything that nice for Mario Maker because you'll mostly be tapping (with the occasional drag and drop), not freehand drawing, but I know that some people will want a good drawing stylus for the Miiverse-like comment art or the SSBU Stage Builder.

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    Yep, this is the one I bit on, because of this video. It's interesting that the plastic disc is a required part of the stylus tip, but I'm hoping it works well.

    I also ordered this screen protector, and both got to me 1-Day from Amazon Prime, which was a nice bonus. Orzly is the same brand that made my Razer Phone screen protector, and that feels fantastic. The comments do say to not use the "Dust Removal" stickers included during the application process, but they also include a micro-fiber cloth that'll do the trick just fine. I'll be applying mine later today, hopefully it goes well.
     
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