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Author:  Jem [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 15:40 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Especially when it's available on another platform too.


I don't have the other platform though. (Assuming you're talking about Zelda; obviously I already have SV on the PC)

Author:  myp [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 15:58 ]
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Jem wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
Especially when it's available on another platform too.


I don't have the other platform though. (Assuming you're talking about Zelda; obviously I already have SV on the PC)

Why not just ask Gaz to forego buying 3 of his pointless gadgets this month and buy it for you?

Author:  Jem [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 16:44 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Why not just ask Gaz to forego buying 3 of his pointless gadgets this month and buy it for you?


:DD

He's actually been really sensible this month. :luv:

Author:  GazChap [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 17:10 ]
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This month? I've not bought *anything* since Christmas :P

Author:  Jem [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 17:15 ]
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It's funny because it's only the 2nd of the month. :DD

But yes, you've been doing very well. :kiss:

Author:  romanista [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 20:41 ]
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...friend codes... no words..

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017- ... ndo-switch

even reggie said:
Quote:
"There are no friend codes within what we're doing," Fils-Aime said, referencing the company's past cumbersome system for adding contacts.

Author:  Hero of Excellence [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 21:07 ]
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Region-free eShop (or for now until they close the loopholes): http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/0 ... le_regions

Author:  TheVision [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 22:59 ]
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My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.

Author:  Bamba [ Thu Mar 02, 2017 23:14 ]
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TheVision wrote:
My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.


Given the £20 premium it really should be.

Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 8:54 ]
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TheVision wrote:
My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.

What does it taste like?

Author:  LewieP [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:45 ]
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No way to back up saves at all!

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:46 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
TheVision wrote:
My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.

What does it taste like?


It's not dinner time yet. How would I know?

Author:  Findus Fop [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 17:46 ]
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TheVision wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
TheVision wrote:
My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.

What does it taste like?


It's not dinner time yet. How would I know?


What's it like?

Have you Switched it on yet?

Author:  Findus Fop [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 17:46 ]
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Findus Fop wrote:
TheVision wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
TheVision wrote:
My pro controller came today and it feels lovely. Obviously I can't test it with the console until tomorrow but for build quality and solidness, it's head and shoulders above the Xbox One pad.

What does it taste like?


It's not dinner time yet. How would I know?


What's it like?

Have you Switched it on yet?


Well played.

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 18:22 ]
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Nintendo has added the Switch to its bug bounty program; it would pay up to $20k cash for any kind of jailbreaking exploit.

Source: https://hackerone.com/nintendo?view_policy=true

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 19:58 ]
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It came just before I had to go and take the kid's swimming.. But the Switch looks lovely! It's smaller than I thought it would be but it feels really nice.

I haven't turned it on yet mind...

Author:  Findus Fop [ Sat Mar 04, 2017 0:18 ]
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TheVision wrote:
came just before I had to go and take the kid's swimming


Title

Quote:
It's smaller than I thought it would be but it feels really nice.


Title

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I haven't turned it on yet mind...


T-t-t-itle Trifecta!!!

Author:  TheVision [ Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:39 ]
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Good work Findus Fop.

As for the Switch, I've only managed a quick go this evening but wow, it's a joy to use! It's full of typical Nintendo loveliness.

Author:  Sir Taxalot [ Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:55 ]
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If Ouendan ever comes out on Switch I will be so totally all over it...

Author:  TheVision [ Sat Mar 04, 2017 18:05 ]
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I've had a couple more goes on it today and messed about with the dock and the various ways to set it up. I'm still loving it and I can see this taking over my 3DS and being used as a handheld more than a console through the telly. My Xbox one is looking worried...

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:09 ]
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This isn't based on that much data -- Twitter, here, talking to people. But I'm pretty sure there's a heck of a lot more buzz around the Switch launch than there was for the Wii-U, or any other Nintendo hardware for a decade.

Author:  LewieP [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:13 ]
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Same.

Edit: Mario at Christmas will be pretty important.

Author:  TheVision [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 12:06 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
This isn't based on that much data -- Twitter, here, talking to people. But I'm pretty sure there's a heck of a lot more buzz around the Switch launch than there was for the Wii-U, or any other Nintendo hardware for a decade.


:this: I thought that I was more aware of it since I ordered one, but yeah... You're right.

Author:  LewieP [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 12:08 ]
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You have to wonder how much better the Wii U would have done if it was given a different name.

Author:  Firefox [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 17:41 ]
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"The Puu."

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:18 ]
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ ... _clipboard

Bit harsh:

Quote:
Switch owners complaining of distracting dead or stuck pixels, or light or dark patches on the screens of their brand new consoles, are being told by Nintendo that they are “normal” and are not defects.

New Switch players have taken to online discussion boards, including a 2,000-comment strong Reddit post, to complain of screen issues distracting play, unbecoming of a £280 handheld gaming machine.

In a support document entitled “There are black or bright dots on the Nintendo Switch screen that do not go away, or there are dark or light patches on the screen” Nintendo said: “Small numbers of stuck or dead pixels are a characteristic of LCD screens. These are normal and should not be considered a defect.”


Also what the shit

Quote:
Nintendo also warned users that using the Switch near an aquarium or within a metre of another wireless device, including laptops, wireless headsets, wireless printers, microwaves, cordless phones or even USB-3.0 compatible devices “such as hard drives, thumb drives, LAN adapters, etc”, might cause the Joy-Con controllers to disconnect from the Switch.

Author:  myp [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:22 ]
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Oh that's ok I never go near anything like that

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:23 ]
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Switch joins room-scale VR on a short list of "gaming technology that demands you dedicate a special room of your house to it."

Author:  Cras [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:27 ]
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Thumb drives and aquariums?! Nintendo do you even technology?

Author:  myp [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:28 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Switch joins room-scale VR on a short list of "gaming technology that demands you dedicate a special room of your house to it."

I'm thinking about taking mine to Chuck McGill's house

Author:  Cras [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:30 ]
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Take it to Kevin Mitnick's. Given Nintendo's complete inability to do anything remotely resembling online usability, it probably wouldn't even be a violation of his court order.

Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 13:50 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/06/nintendo-switch-dead-pixels-console?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

Bit harsh:

Quote:
Switch owners complaining of distracting dead or stuck pixels, or light or dark patches on the screens of their brand new consoles, are being told by Nintendo that they are “normal” and are not defects.

New Switch players have taken to online discussion boards, including a 2,000-comment strong Reddit post, to complain of screen issues distracting play, unbecoming of a £280 handheld gaming machine.

In a support document entitled “There are black or bright dots on the Nintendo Switch screen that do not go away, or there are dark or light patches on the screen” Nintendo said: “Small numbers of stuck or dead pixels are a characteristic of LCD screens. These are normal and should not be considered a defect.”


Also what the shit

Quote:
Nintendo also warned users that using the Switch near an aquarium or within a metre of another wireless device, including laptops, wireless headsets, wireless printers, microwaves, cordless phones or even USB-3.0 compatible devices “such as hard drives, thumb drives, LAN adapters, etc”, might cause the Joy-Con controllers to disconnect from the Switch.


Sweet.

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 21:17 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/06/nintendo-switch-dead-pixels-console?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

Bit harsh:

Quote:
Switch owners complaining of distracting dead or stuck pixels, or light or dark patches on the screens of their brand new consoles, are being told by Nintendo that they are “normal” and are not defects.

New Switch players have taken to online discussion boards, including a 2,000-comment strong Reddit post, to complain of screen issues distracting play, unbecoming of a £280 handheld gaming machine.

In a support document entitled “There are black or bright dots on the Nintendo Switch screen that do not go away, or there are dark or light patches on the screen” Nintendo said: “Small numbers of stuck or dead pixels are a characteristic of LCD screens. These are normal and should not be considered a defect.”


Also what the shit

Quote:
Nintendo also warned users that using the Switch near an aquarium or within a metre of another wireless device, including laptops, wireless headsets, wireless printers, microwaves, cordless phones or even USB-3.0 compatible devices “such as hard drives, thumb drives, LAN adapters, etc”, might cause the Joy-Con controllers to disconnect from the Switch.


Sweet.

Is it ce marked? Thus would be a fail against the emc directive, surely.

Author:  romanista [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 22:21 ]
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Quote:
Nintendo also warned users that using the Switch near an aquarium or within a metre of another wireless device, including laptops, wireless headsets, wireless printers, microwaves, cordless phones or even USB-3.0 compatible devices “such as hard drives, thumb drives, LAN adapters, etc”, might cause the Joy-Con controllers to disconnect from the Switch.


I did wonder why my goldfish were suddenly 1-2-switch-fencing..

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:21 ]
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A week with the Switch.

What a week it’s been? I think I’ve turned my Xbox on once and that was to watch YouTube while I did some ironing.

So yes, the Switch is brilliant. I’m sure you’ve read loads about it already but here’s my take.

The console itself is tiny. There’s nothing to it as it’s just a screen with a volume rocker, headphone socket, power button and tiny stand. The controllers slide in the side in a pleasing manner and when they lock in, the Switch shows a little shuddering animation on the side of the screen and plays a click sound. When it’s all together it feels quite solid and quite comfy. A couple of times I’ve felt like the screen was a little too big but I should get used to this. I think I have a tendency to play with it close to my face.

I was worried that I wouldn’t have the same immersion as I would on a big screen but this was nothing to worry about. Zelda has taken care of that as it’s immense! I can see why it’s getting universally good review scores as it is a phenomenal game.

Other games I have include 1-2 Switch. This was good fun with 3 of my friends the other night but I don’t think I’ll be playing it other than to show off the Switch. The HD rumble in the controllers is something else though! There’s a mini game where you have to guess how many balls are in a box just by pretending the controller is the box and rolling it around in your hand. I can’t describe how accurate the HD rumble is! It really does feel like there’s balls inside it! It’s amazing. Truly amazing.

I have downloaded a couple of Neo Geo games. Standard stuff really and the analogue stick does a perfect job for fighting games.

I also have Fast RMX. It’s like Wipeout only without the weapons but with an Ikaruga colour type system instead. You can change the colours on your ship using X and only cross the corresponding coloured speed boosts. I can see why this is a launch game because it looks stunning! It’s good fun and highly recommended.

The ‘share’ button on the console itself is instant. You press it and there’s absolutely zero delay in it registering and taking your screen shot. Something the Xbox One struggles with. There’s a built in sharing function too so you can share the images in an instant via Twitter or Facebook. I like this feature. Especially when the games look as good as Zelda and Fast RMX.

So there you go, some thoughts thrown our while I should be working. I’m impressed with the Switch and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for it.

Author:  Grim... [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:27 ]
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TheVision wrote:
HD rumble

/narrows eyes

Author:  myp [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:27 ]
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Is there anything you don't like about it, Vision?

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:39 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Is there anything you don't like about it, Vision?

Err, praise bot.

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:40 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Is there anything you don't like about it, Vision?


Hmm.. Good question. I suppose the stand on the rear could be a bit better. I mean, it does the job but it's not central. It would be nice to have a proper D-pad on the joycons too but I can see why they haven't done that. I've always got the pro controller if I was that desperate though.

Apart from that there's a couple of little things that I'm sure can be fixed. The friend codes are awkward and it doesn't seem to remember my card details when I buy things.

So yeah, there's not much I don't like about it. I'm sure that will come as no surprise to anyone.

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:40 ]
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Grim... wrote:
TheVision wrote:
HD rumble

/narrows eyes


Their words, not mine.

Seriously though, it's amazing.

Author:  myp [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:43 ]
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If the rumble is of a higher definition than normal rumble I don't really see a problem with it. :shrug:

Author:  myp [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:43 ]
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Bobbyaro wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
Is there anything you don't like about it, Vision?

Err, praise bot.

I know, that's why I asked specifically.

Author:  Grim... [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:46 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
If the rumble is of a higher definition than normal rumble I don't really see a problem with it. :shrug:

"noun the degree of distinctness of an object, image, or sound."

Author:  Satsuma [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 15:55 ]
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No dead pixels on the display or scratches on the tablet caused by the stand then?

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 16:03 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
No dead pixels on the display or scratches on the tablet caused by the stand then?


No dead pixels (fingers crossed) and I'm ultra careful when I place it in the stand. There's no rough edges or anything and the screen doesn't even touch the front of the stand so I'm not really sure how these people are getting there's scratched... Unless they're throwing them in from the other side of the room?

Author:  myp [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 16:10 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
If the rumble is of a higher definition than normal rumble I don't really see a problem with it. :shrug:

"noun the degree of distinctness of an object, image, or sound."

Sound is technically vibration and so is rumble.

Author:  Zardoz [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 16:48 ]
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Does it smell guilty?

Author:  Mr Dave [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 17:02 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Does it smell guilty?

Does it taste guilty?

Author:  Cras [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 17:03 ]
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Mr Dave's career in the police was short-lived.

Author:  Zardoz [ Fri Mar 10, 2017 17:24 ]
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