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Nintendo Switch |OT| Now you're playing with power; HYBRID POWER! MAYBE!
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My Switch stays docked most of the time but I still bought a case for the occasions where I will travel with it (uncommon). One other thing I do - which might seem a bit strange - is that I will sometimes go 1 or 2 weeks without playing my Switch (life happens, right?) so I don't like to leave it docked the whole time as I worry about battery health. So, I will usually remove it from the dock and store it in a case and let the battery slowly drain.
Anyways, there are plenty of great cases out there for reasonable prices. I bought the following case while it was on Amazon (no longer there - have to buy it from their site): https://www.take-case.com/nintendo-switch-accessories/nintendo-switch-cases/
I like it because it has plenty of room to put the A/C charger in it along with extra joy-cons, etc.
I'm starting to worry about getting to play Nintendo's back catalog on the Switch. I haven't owned a Nintendo home console since the SNES, and I'd assumed that the Switch would get VC in the same vein as the Wii/3DS/WiiU. With the update about their online service, though, it doesn't sound like there's any plans for anything more than a handful of select NES games.
I wanted to make my own thread, but I don't think I can yet, anyway.
I have pretty big hands and the joycons are tiny. I thought it was just a muscle thing and that it would eventually get better, but it's not. It causes my hands literal pain to play in handheld mode for more than an hour at a time. Does era have any recommendations on how to fix this? I've seen there are some grips that make the joycons bigger? Have those helped anyone with a similar issue?
I have pretty big hands and the joycons are tiny. I thought it was just a muscle thing and that it would eventually get better, but it's not. It causes my hands literal pain to play in handheld mode for more than an hour at a time. Does era have any recommendations on how to fix this? I've seen there are some grips that make the joycons bigger? Have those helped anyone with a similar issue?
Hey Switch Era, a question. Do you think a major game could get announced and released all before E3? Switch is the only platform with me right now until Wolf 2 and Yoshi release, there's not much to play on the system right now. I'll get Kirby but honestly it's an 8 something hour game, wouldn't keep me busy long enough. There are Attack on Titan 2 and Atelier Lydia to but I'm not done with their prequels yet.
I need games, console ports preferably. I'd love Switch versions of recent games like Yakuza 6, Dragonball Fighterz, FFXII, Dissidia etc.
I need games, console ports preferably. I'd love Switch versions of recent games like Yakuza 6, Dragonball Fighterz, FFXII, Dissidia etc.
We'll have to see with the full direct. Should be this month imo.
Pretty sure DBFZ will make it by summer myself, it's already has scaling done due to the pc version, and we know teams familiar with it's hardware can port games quickly
I hope that's the case. Namco had been ignoring Switch with their Anime games lately, only on of those games has been announced for Switch.
They didn't even bring Gundam Breaker to Switch. First three games were on Vita, why did they made the fourth game PS4 exclusive? The series were perfect for handheld.
So I called my Best Buy store and from the sound of it they don't carry Pre-Owned games anymore. Called the customer service and they kind of gave me the run around, mostly because the reps had no idea what I was talking about lol.
Since the entire preowned section got pulled off the website, I kind of take that to mean they don't sell them anymore.
If I'm not mistaken, Fugue is an SRPG, so completely different genre than Solatorobo and Tail Concerto.
So if your switch is in sleep mode, with joycons attached, and you press buttons on the joycons, do the joycons do their search thing for a switch?
Turned on my switch expecting to return from sleep mode, after about 5 days to a week at half battery, but it was completely dead. I had the switch in a case that is otherwise excellent if not for the fact that the shoulder buttons are compressed while in the case which is a tight fit.
I'm wondering if the battery was drained by those joy cons searching for connections while in the case on a sleeping switch, or if a half battery switch in sleep mode will simply run itself dry after about a week.
What do you guys think?
Turned on my switch expecting to return from sleep mode, after about 5 days to a week at half battery, but it was completely dead. I had the switch in a case that is otherwise excellent if not for the fact that the shoulder buttons are compressed while in the case which is a tight fit.
I'm wondering if the battery was drained by those joy cons searching for connections while in the case on a sleeping switch, or if a half battery switch in sleep mode will simply run itself dry after about a week.
What do you guys think?
Polioliolio the sleep mode uses a bit of battery as it often connects to the Internet to check for updates and new queued downloads, but also to be woken up by any Joy-Con or Pro controller if turned on.
It's the same with Joy-Cons and Pro controller, as they can be turned on and "searched" with the console, they often look for the console so their battery drains a bit if not used.
If you want to keep your Switch in its case for several days, you should turn it off.
The 3DS lasts 3 to 4 days in sleep mode (StreetPass, updates and queued downloads), but it does not have to check for wake up signal like the Switch does.
It's the same with Joy-Cons and Pro controller, as they can be turned on and "searched" with the console, they often look for the console so their battery drains a bit if not used.
If you want to keep your Switch in its case for several days, you should turn it off.
The 3DS lasts 3 to 4 days in sleep mode (StreetPass, updates and queued downloads), but it does not have to check for wake up signal like the Switch does.
Have 25€ on my eShop account, and have the following games; SV, Rocket League, Gooner, EtG, Golf Story, The Escapists 2. So what could you recommend me?
Thanks, I'll turn it off when storing in the case.
Still curious if attached joycons will try to search if a button is pressed, the way they do unattached. My case presses in the top shoulder buttons and if that drained the joycon battery or switch battery, it'd be annoying but something to be aware of.
I just took the plunge and bought a Switch after swearing I'd never buy a Nintendo console again after my disappointment with the Wii U. I blame my fiance, pretty sure she is a warlock or something. Anyway, should I bother keeping my Nintendo account or just start over? I had some classic games purchased from the eShop on the Wii U, but I don't know if I'll be able to get them on the Switch too? If I can't I'll probably just start fresh. So is it possible to redownload previously bought eShop games or would I have to buy them again?
VC doesn't exist, but link your NNID to import your friends list/mii and in case they actually do something useful with it in the future
Huh, that's interesting. I assumed the classic titles would still be available to download. That's disappointing. Oh well, thanks for the reply.
Well if you enjoy street fighter ripoffs, there are a lot of mediocre Neo Geo games available alongside a fee actually good ones. There's also a small selection of old arcade games including two Nintendo ones that are really good
Haha, I'm horrible at fighting games. I bought a $35 eShop card with the system assuming the Virtual Console still existed, so I'll have to find something to buy.
Also, the Gamestop employee was pushing a screen protector pretty hard on me. Is it necessary or just a typical Gamestop sales tactic? I declined, assuming it was the latter.
Two quick questions -
1) Is there anyway to permanently turn off parental controls and having to enter the four digit pin number each time?
2) Is it possible to "power off" the console from the Pro controller or the on screen settings instead of having to hold down the "power button" on the handheld itself when docked?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
1) Is there anyway to permanently turn off parental controls and having to enter the four digit pin number each time?
2) Is it possible to "power off" the console from the Pro controller or the on screen settings instead of having to hold down the "power button" on the handheld itself when docked?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
No, but the normal procedure is to put it in Sleep Mode. (Sleep Mode consumes very little battery.)
Got my Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition and 8bitdo SN30 Pro Gamepad today, both are fantastic by the way:
I love those controllers, I have one of eachGot my Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition and 8bitdo SN30 Pro Gamepad today, both are fantastic by the way:
The mCable Gaming Edition HDMI cables are on sale. They don't go on sale too often. Not a killer deal but it's some savings. People say they help with the picture quality for the Switch.
https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-mC...&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B075M8ZWMY&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-mC...&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B075M8ZWMY&th=1
Got my Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition and 8bitdo SN30 Pro Gamepad today, both are fantastic by the way:
That controller looks amazing. Can you connect any Bluetooth controller to the switch?
Not sure about any Bluetooth controller but the 8bitdo ones work and I think there are a few others.
I really like the SN30 Pro for use with the Switch and I'll probably end up with the more classic style SN30 for the Analogue Super Nt.
Hi folks, a new Switch owner here.
I have so many questions regarding the system, but for now this is the most important one.
Can I use my DS4 on the Switch? If so, how?
Pro controller is out of my league. It's like $80 here after importing.
I have so many questions regarding the system, but for now this is the most important one.
Can I use my DS4 on the Switch? If so, how?
Pro controller is out of my league. It's like $80 here after importing.
Awesome, thanks!
Will try as soon as I get back home later.
Anyway, is the Nintendo account creation page always looking like this?
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Ordered the SF30 Pro! Says one month delivery tho :-/
I already have the non alaogue-stick editions and the N30 Pro's but they are a bit too flimsy for my tate, if more portable.
I want to use it for my Switch when docked and for my Surface Pro 3 where I can do some light gaming.
I already have the non alaogue-stick editions and the N30 Pro's but they are a bit too flimsy for my tate, if more portable.
I want to use it for my Switch when docked and for my Surface Pro 3 where I can do some light gaming.
so i did something really dumb and now i think i damaged my switch screen, i put the dock too close to my ps4 and the heat from it made something that appears to be dead pixels, but when i noticed, i turned off the switch right away and left it like that for a whole day, after that i turn it on and the pixels were gone yay... but then after having it on for some time they were there again D: there are a lot less than when the whole thing happened but i can see them and its killing me :( is there anything i can do?
Edit: i just noticed that most of them disappear after playing for a little, but there are like one or two still visible.
Edit: i just noticed that most of them disappear after playing for a little, but there are like one or two still visible.
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Wow - that's kind of a big deal. I'm wondering if that means they aren't taking trade-ins anymore.
I've created a lax Nintendo Switch ERA Discord for those who want to join in and have a place to chat!
https://discord.gg/nKeNDxE
https://discord.gg/nKeNDxE
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Hmm yeah, it seems that it's quite pricey here. I could get another DS4/XB1 controller for a magic NS. Is it possible to use it wired without the converer?
Hey, got a question regarding the Pro Controller.
So I always wanted to get one, but the issues regarding the d-pad made me hesitate. Now I've read somewhere that the Xenoblade Pro Controller completely fixed the d-pad issues, which is great news.
My problem is that I don't like the look of the controller and I'd rather get the standard one. So question: Did Nintendo also fix the issues in the newer grey Pro Controllers? And how do I recognize a fixed Pro Controller (serial number etc.)?
So I always wanted to get one, but the issues regarding the d-pad made me hesitate. Now I've read somewhere that the Xenoblade Pro Controller completely fixed the d-pad issues, which is great news.
My problem is that I don't like the look of the controller and I'd rather get the standard one. So question: Did Nintendo also fix the issues in the newer grey Pro Controllers? And how do I recognize a fixed Pro Controller (serial number etc.)?
The Xeno Pro Controller is not much better. Maybe it's a bit of a lottery and some are better than others, but I would qualify mine as "bad" and not especially usable without the tape mod.
That said, I haven't heard anything about the normal black ProCon getting updated with the Xeno's internals, but I could be wrong.
Ohhh, okay. Thanks.
But seriously, Nintendo need to fix this shit. It's already nonsense that they don't offer joy-cons with normal d-pads. But selling the overpriced Pro Controller with a fucked d-pad makes this whole situation even more ridiculous.
Guess I'll play Bayo 1 and 2 with the freaking joy-con grip...
How is everyone's Joycons holding up? The build quality doesn't seem that good. I guess I really should get a Pro sooner or later.
Well, finally jumped the gun and bought a Switch alongside Mario Odyssey and MK8. Had a blast playing MK with the family tonight. Will put a few hours in MO and finish FFXII on PC before buying Zelda (I think it will take most of my time when I play it :))
Also, is this the place where we share friend codes? Have 0 friends as of right now :S (SW-3375-8606-6113)
Also, is this the place where we share friend codes? Have 0 friends as of right now :S (SW-3375-8606-6113)
So i just ordered a SanDisk Ultra Plus 400GB micro sd card for my Switch
Really? My joy cons are like new and i use them daily
Really? My joy cons are like new and i use them daily
Mine are used at least a few hours each day and they feel as good as they did on day one, and I haven't had a single issue with them.
It's just my first impressions, somehow. That's good to hear then, because I'll be playing mostly with joycons on the grip.
Anyway, what are my best options for charging the joycons if I use my Switch mostly docked? Detaching them from the grip then attaching them to the dock every night seems like a chore to me.