I've SWITCHed! - General discussion - WARNING IN POST 1

CiDeRmAn · 22-05-2017 6:55am

Walmart's item sure are quoting the rrp of $89.99.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Switch-Dock-Set-Nintendo-Switch-N-A/521857297

That lower price must be either an introductory offer or a mistake by the store.

TrustedApple · 22-05-2017 8:03am

Anyone else get lego city undercover ?.

As got it thr day it came out played it for about 2 hours and never touched it again no idea why?.

But have been playing the binding of isaac none stop for thr past 2 weeks on the way to work such a good game so basic but it takes skill to get good at. I was lucky the girlfirend got me this for val day.

Desssida 5 now Friday can't wait never played the 4th one but it took me about a year and a bit to finish the 3rd on the vita so I hope this will be the same.

I really hope the switch gets some GameCube games on thr VC at E3 if so with the 1st party support this is maybe tj3 best console since the PS vita for me

Paleblood · 22-05-2017 8:35am

It's payday today but there's nothing to buy. I hate the first few months of a new console.

TrustedApple · 22-05-2017 8:37am

Paleblood wrote: »

It's payday today but there's nothing to buy. I hate the first few months of a new console.

What kind of games do you like ?.

AS there is planty there at the moment for the switch for a console that has been out for 2 months there is quite a lot of good games !!!.

As there is load of good indies and a good retail games now.

Paleblood · 22-05-2017 9:09am

TrustedApple wrote: »

What kind of games do you like ?.

AS there is planty there at the moment for the switch for a console that has been out for 2 months there is quite a lot of good games !!!.

As there is load of good indies and a good retail games now.

Ah yeah I'll definitely pick up an indie or two. I'm being slightly facetious.

I picked up the Switch specifically for first party Nintendo titles (this is my first Nintendo console) and to build up a physical collection of games. It was an absolute pleasure picking up the Zelda and Mario Kart cartridges. I felt like a 10 year old picking up my first few Mega Drive carts.

Anyway I think I'll hold off until Friday and pick up Disgaea 5. I'm also interested in Street Fighter 2 but I think I'd be wasting my time without a proper D-pad. Hopefully the reviews will tell us it plays well on the joycons.

TrustedApple · 22-05-2017 9:23am

the binding of isaac is what you should try ans import in.

I think it's about 45 euros on VG+ well worth but now it's the 2nd print run of copys so different cover and notting in the box now.

Well worth it if you never played it simple game but you could get 100s of hours out of it no problem.

Jerichoholic · 22-05-2017 8:45pm

Just made the switch myself. Can you recommend any other games apart from Zelda. That's coming too. Played Mario Kart on Wii U, no chance I'm wasting money on the same game again.

Cheers

MilesMorales1 · 22-05-2017 9:02pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Just made the switch myself. Can you recommend any other games apart from Zelda. That's coming too. Played Mario Kart on Wii U, no chance I'm wasting money on the same game again.

Cheers

Shovel Knight is fab. Kamiko is fun, and its really cheap, only a fiver.

Paleblood · 22-05-2017 9:03pm

TrustedApple wrote: »

the binding of isaac is what you should try ans import in.

I think it's about 45 euros on VG+ well worth but now it's the 2nd print run of copys so different cover and notting in the box now.

Well worth it if you never played it simple game but you could get 100s of hours out of it no problem.

I'm a huge Isaac fan. I already have it for PS4 and Vita. I'll definitely pick it up. Amazon have it down for a European release in July. I'll be happy with that release. It's a shame to miss out on the booklet but I'm quite happy with the cover art.

764dak · 22-05-2017 11:03pm

764dak wrote: »

How energy efficient is a docked Switch compared to a Wii U?

So no one cares about this?

manual_man · 22-05-2017 11:45pm

764dak wrote: »

So no one cares about this?

Or more likely that no one knows and are unwilling to do the online research you could do yourself

wtlltw · 23-05-2017 8:23am

Anyone know where I can buy a Switch car charger in Ireland? (Amazon a no no)

fixXxer · 23-05-2017 8:27am

wtlltw wrote: »

Anyone know where I can buy a Switch car charger in Ireland? (Amazon a no no)

Argos have them

https://goo.gl/u8xUrY

wtlltw · 23-05-2017 10:36am

Thanks so much. Checked online and instore and nothing came up lol

Chardee MacDennis · 23-05-2017 10:46am

Picked up the Butterfox case from Amazon, not as tidy as the Nintendo one it's replacing but much more storage for battery pack, cables, headphones, hopefully extra joycons will fit in too. Few little issues with it (looks like internal zip might scratch Switch if fully closed) but no show stoppers, seems very sturdy. Well worth the price.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Butterfox-Nintendo-Carrying-Cartridge-Holders/dp/B06WRWHGRH

Mr E · 23-05-2017 10:46am

I would have thought that the switch needed more juice than a car charger could give.
I think that it would just slow down the battery discharge (at best).

Banjo · 23-05-2017 11:32am

I'd have visions of the car bonnet crumpling inward like the dregs of a capri sun any time you panned around to see how far away Death Mountain was.

sligeach · 23-05-2017 2:15pm

Level-5 MIGHT be working on something for the Nintendo Switch
Fingers' crossed

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Switch/Nintendo+Switch/news.asp?c=74078

Nintendo Switch Not Getting Middle-earth: Shadow of War

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-not-getting-middle-earth-shadow-of/1100-6450222/

CiDeRmAn · 23-05-2017 2:56pm

sligeach wrote: »

Level-5 MIGHT be working on something for the Nintendo Switch
Fingers' crossed

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Switch/Nintendo+Switch/news.asp?c=74078

Nintendo Switch Not Getting Middle-earth: Shadow of War

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-not-getting-middle-earth-shadow-of/1100-6450222/

The former headline is entirely expected, given their output on Nintendo formats up to this point.

The latter headline is another of those things that really isn't surprising at all.

Jerichoholic · 23-05-2017 3:27pm

I hope to God it's Pilotwings!

Rather play Mordor on PS4 anyway. Switch needs original games to succeed, not ones that will perform better on other systems.

Banjo · 23-05-2017 4:19pm

Disappointed about Mordor, heard great things about the 1st one. It's Monolith... there's always hope that Nintendo will accidentally buy a controlling interest in them thinking they let some Monolith Soft stock slip by, then capitalise by giving us a Bayonetta-esque Shadow of Mordor / Shadow of War double pack to celebrate their acquisition of Sega and the imminent launch of Shadow of Hedgehog?

chrislad · 23-05-2017 5:22pm

I'm not too fussed about SoM not being on the Switch. The Switch will basically be my Nintendo console for Nintendo games, and for indies. I have my PS4 for the few big games (that said, I've not played much on the PS4 since getting the Switch, not even Horizon, which looks like its right up my alley)

Flaccus · 23-05-2017 7:33pm

5uspect wrote: »

jenno86 wrote: »

Also, will any normal USB-C wall charger do for the switch?

It's complicated. There was a chart on the Nintendo Switch subreddit - have a look there.

EDIT: here it is.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/66i5gs/choosing_your_nintendo_switch_charger_a/

Basically anything will charge it, however it won't charge fast enough when playing demanding games unless it delivers at least 13-14W or something. An iPad charger is probably the best USB A charger (with an A to C cable) while I'm sure you can find a decent C to C on that list.

Also if you install MK8 internally and then insert the SD you'll be prompted to restart the Switch. All subsequent games get installed there - you can't decide the install location manually. IIRc you'll have to uninstall and reinstall to move it to the SD.

However the internal storage is fastest, while the SD is next and the proprietary carts the slowest.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-best-microsd-cards-for-switch-loading-time-comparison

Switch uses usb-c power delivery profile. So you need an external battery that will push 3amps through the usb-c port in order to charge faster then you discharge while gaming.

https://www.ravpower.com/26800mah-Type-C-external-battery-charger-black.html