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Author:  Mr Dave [ Tue Mar 14, 2017 14:28 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Can you use ethernet or powerlines for the Switch and see if there's any difference? I have my Wii U setup on wifi and it's fine.

Does the switch even do wired?

Author:  TheVision [ Tue Mar 14, 2017 14:37 ]
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It does but you need to use an adaptor which I don't have and won't be buying... so in answer to your question Lonewolves, no. I can't test that.

Author:  Sir Taxalot [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:14 ]
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Can't you just use a little bit of mobile data if you really must use your phone while gaming on the Switch?

Author:  TheVision [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:46 ]
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Sir Taxalot wrote:
Can't you just use a little bit of mobile data if you really must use your phone while gaming on the Switch?


Yeah, I could and do but after my phone was knocked off the Wifi, I needed to reset my router to get it back on which is a bit of a pain.

Author:  TheVision [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:48 ]
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I found out this morning that games automatically update if needed when the Switch is in sleep mode. This is a good thing.

Author:  romanista [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 22:27 ]
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Sir Taxalot wrote:
Can't you just use a little bit of mobile data if you really must use your phone while gaming on the Switch?


or you could do it the other way around, using your smartphone as hotspot and see what the wifi does then..

Author:  Sir Taxalot [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 22:47 ]
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TheVision wrote:
Sir Taxalot wrote:
Can't you just use a little bit of mobile data if you really must use your phone while gaming on the Switch?


Yeah, I could and do but after my phone was knocked off the Wifi, I needed to reset my router to get it back on which is a bit of a pain.


That is a pain I agree. I suggest fucking around with the settings on the router until it either 1) works properly or 2) is broken. That's what I usually do. (I've had an issue with the router trying to use the same IP address for two devices, as Myp said. I also had an odd situation where everything went funny because I had just upgraded to a new iphone and had two devices called 'Kevins Phone' trying to connect.)

Author:  myp [ Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:31 ]
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My colleague brought his in for me to look at today. I have to say it's a nice bit of kit, and smaller than I expected, weirdly.

I can see myself picking one up when Super Mario Odyssey comes out.

Author:  Grim... [ Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:04 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
smaller than I expected, weirdly.

I think several of us have thought that so far.

Author:  zaphod79 [ Tue Mar 21, 2017 17:26 ]
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Ashens review of the Switch

Author:  Hero of Excellence [ Tue Mar 21, 2017 18:03 ]
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Pretty fair review of the system, there.

The dock is pretty awful. Nintendo need to offer a fix for that issue, or at least acknowledge the issue, and quickly.

I really miss the MiiVerse and Mii Plaza from the Wii U. The barebones menu on the Switch doesn't feel as friendly...

Author:  zaphod79 [ Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:17 ]
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https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2017/Ma ... 07220.html

Quote:
Prepare for the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire – download the software now!

Friday 24th March

19:00 - 19:59 GMT

Saturday 25th March

03:00 - 03:59 GMT
11:00 - 11:59 GMT
19:00 - 19:59 GMT

Sunday 26th March

04:00 - 04:59 BST
12:00 - 12:59 BST

Author:  Pundabaya [ Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:45 ]
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Is it a not-very-portable portable, or an underpowered home console?

Author:  Grim... [ Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:53 ]
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Or both?

Author:  LewieP [ Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:59 ]
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Yeah it's obviously compromised at both functions. I'm waiting until they make a handheld only variant and a home console only variant.

Author:  Pundabaya [ Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:00 ]
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But how are the 'early adopters'* using it? I haven't seen one in the wild yet, but, y'know Stoke.

*People with more money than sense.

Author:  Satsuma [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:51 ]
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Nintendo Direct demonstrates that HD Rumble can simulate the softness of boobs.

Well that's me buying one then.


Author:  Bamba [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:23 ]
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So apparently there were more copies of Zelda sold than there were Switch consoles:

https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/13/nin ... top-zelda/

Author:  GazChap [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:43 ]
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Bamba wrote:
So apparently there were more copies of Zelda sold than there were Switch consoles:

https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/13/nin ... top-zelda/

Probably because it's the only game available ;)

Author:  LewieP [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 13:09 ]
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People eating cartridges, weirdos who like collecting sealed games, people ordering the game and the console but the console not shipping yet, people importing the game from the U.S., people who imported the console to the U.S.

Edit: it's still remarkable.

Author:  Satsuma [ Tue May 09, 2017 16:28 ]
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I had a go on one today and I can confirm the following facts:

1) It's weeeeeeeeeee. Surprisingly tiny actually.
2) it's a nice by of kit, though.
3) The remotes aren't exactly ergonomic. I didn't like them that much.
4) I kept sliding the right remote up because it wasn't clicked in properly when I thought it was.
5) The screen is good. Nice and bright.
6) The UI is ok.
7) I didn't like playing Mario on the wee screen. I much preferred the telly. Two player was ridiculously small on the small screen (smaller than an iPad) and wasn't really much fun. 4 player Mario Kart on the move would clearly be limited fun. It's just too sodding small.
8) I barely leave the house so gaming on the move isn't really for me. If you travel and don't have to, say, control a car then I can imagine it'll be quite groovy.
9) I didn't get to play anything that used HD Rumble but the Rumble felt quite strong even just playing Mario Kart.

Overall: It's not for me. At least not until it's got more big games I can play on the big screen for a big screen experience. Cool though.

Author:  Dr Lave [ Sun May 14, 2017 20:38 ]
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I've got a switch. It's bloody great.

They are basically seeding the console space and seeding the portable space, and fighting the tablet space. Which makes sense, as a) phones are going nowhere, and b) they can't afford the arms race of Sony and Microsoft.

Playing on the big tele is great, but with my busy life it fills all the gaps of an iPad. Lazing about, going on the train.

It's fantastic. And it will do gangbusters with parents as a tablet replacement.

Zelda is superb, and I've managed to play 60hrs I would have never managed on a normal console. Mr Shifty is an underrated arcade gem (shitty atmosphere but a far better game, mechanically, than Hot Line Miami. And I love Hot Line Miami).

Puyo Puyo V Tetris is also fucking brilliant. And I never thought I would say that.

Author:  Sir Taxalot [ Thu May 18, 2017 0:10 ]
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Ooooh, excited to hear that the folk behind Ouendan and Elite Beat Agents *might* end up doing a Switch game: Rap Rabbit (kickstarter)

I loved Ouendan and EBA on my DS

Author:  Derek The Halls [ Thu May 18, 2017 8:07 ]
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Is the Switch ever going to be anything other than a nintendo player though?

Author:  LewieP [ Thu May 18, 2017 9:10 ]
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New Pro Evo just got announced for everything but the Switch.

Author:  romanista [ Thu May 18, 2017 17:29 ]
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my vectrex will be pleased..

Author:  Pundabaya [ Thu May 18, 2017 18:43 ]
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LewieP wrote:
New Pro Evo just got announced for everything but the Switch.


Ouch.

Author:  Satsuma [ Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:20 ]
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Fucking lulz.


Author:  Mimi [ Sat Jun 10, 2017 17:55 ]
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If they announce Animal Crossing switch at E3 then I'll buy one. I have a very slim hope they'll release one to work alongside the planned phone app they touted last year.

Author:  LewieP [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:27 ]
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I think Animal Crossing is a lock. Especially since they didn't release one for ages, and as you say the mobile version is on the way.

It's the perfect kind of game to have connectivity between a mobile game and a console game.

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:26 ]
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LewieP wrote:
I think Animal Crossing is a lock. Especially since they didn't release one for ages, and as you say the mobile version is on the way.

It's the perfect kind of game to have connectivity between a mobile game and a console game.

Hnnnnggghghhhhhhh!!!!

Plsplspls

Author:  Jem [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 13:40 ]
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Oh man, if they release Animal Crossing for the Switch I would be all over it like a rash.

Author:  Jem [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 13:55 ]
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Mimi wrote:
LewieP wrote:
I think Animal Crossing is a lock. Especially since they didn't release one for ages, and as you say the mobile version is on the way.

It's the perfect kind of game to have connectivity between a mobile game and a console game.

Hnnnnggghghhhhhhh!!!!

Plsplspls


Mimi have you played Stardew Valley? It's kinda like a Harvest Moon / Animal Crossing spin off. More Harvest Moon like than AC but a fantastic little game :D

Author:  Agent Starling [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 16:53 ]
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I kind of hope they don't bring out a new AC, since I'm still religiously playing the last/current one on the 3DS.

I'm stupidly attached to the people in my town, and have about six there who've been there since I started it, and I love them so much I don't let them leave. :luv: :luv:

I'd be all for a new AC if you could transfer over the town though, and the characters.

Author:  Cras [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 17:12 ]
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That turned awfully sinister.

Author:  Agent Starling [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 18:56 ]
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Cras wrote:
That turned awfully sinister.


I'm guessing, this bit:
Quote:
I'm stupidly attached to the people in my town, and have about six there who've been there since I started it, and I love them so much I don't let them leave. :luv: :luv:


;)

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Jun 11, 2017 22:23 ]
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Jem wrote:
Mimi wrote:
LewieP wrote:
I think Animal Crossing is a lock. Especially since they didn't release one for ages, and as you say the mobile version is on the way.

It's the perfect kind of game to have connectivity between a mobile game and a console game.

Hnnnnggghghhhhhhh!!!!

Plsplspls


Mimi have you played Stardew Valley? It's kinda like a Harvest Moon / Animal Crossing spin off. More Harvest Moon like than AC but a fantastic little game :D


I haven't! I know of it, but have never actually played. I think my first game of the ilk was The Adventures Of The River King in game boy... or Maybe Aninal Crossing, which I imported a year or two before they released it here... I've played loads of the Harvest Moon games, but my favourite one was the GC one where I starved my goat (RIP Goat), but I'm still kind of turn up about that. Sorry, Goat :(

Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Jun 12, 2017 21:12 ]
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Holy fuck.

Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle is Mario Xcom?

Where the fuck has this come from!?

I'm astonished but also amazed. I don't care much for Xcom etc but I'm super happy for those who are.

Author:  Mimi [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 17:22 ]
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Well, doesn't look like there's any AC news. No Swtuch for me. My face has a sad.

Author:  LewieP [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 17:56 ]
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Nintendo typically announce a game or two in their later E3 Streams.

Author:  zaphod79 [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 18:48 ]
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LewieP wrote:
Nintendo typically announce a game or two in their later E3 Streams.


Or just set trailers loose into the world like the 3DS 2d Metroid that they just let the trailer out for with nothing - unlike the 50 second trailer which is a space floating 4 for Metroid Prime 4

https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/13/15793 ... ds-e3-2017

Author:  zaphod79 [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 0:11 ]
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Mario looks amazing


Author:  Findus Fop [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:07 ]
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zaphod79 wrote:
Mario looks amazing



And the world feels like a better place already. Fuck trump, fuck brexit. Here's Mario.

Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:40 ]
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There's nothing quite like Mario, is there?

Author:  krazywookie [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:50 ]
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Luigi is pretty similar

Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:30 ]
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Ron Jeremy.

Author:  Grim... [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:31 ]
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All the other Marios.

Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:32 ]
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Wario.

Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:32 ]
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Michael Fish.

Author:  TheVision [ Mon Aug 14, 2017 16:24 ]
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I'm completing the transition to having the Switch as my main games console.

I've had Sonic Mania on order now since October last year for the Xbox One. I've just cancelled that version and have ordered it on the Switch instead. I've got more chance of playing it as a handheld I reckon.

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