As with any successful video games console, many manufacturers out there have been trying their hand at creating accessories they believe people will want. Most of the time these are fine or forgettable, but these five are so ridiculous it's amazing they exist at all.
This one doesn't really need explanation. The only time we could see ourselves wanting to use this as opposed to a properly mounted arm for a hands-free experience would be out in public. We're not wearing this thing in public.
A dust cover for the Switch when it's sitting in its dock isn't inherently a bad idea, but when it offers zero ventilation we start to hit a bit of a danger zone. To be fair most of the sellers we've seen for this product have said not to use it when the system is running, but just as many haven't bothered to add that warning. Now your Switch really can be a toaster.
We've often complained that our Switch consoles don't look enough like accordions, but now we can live the life we've always wanted. This plastic shell attaches to the console and the Joy-Con, tilting them slightly and providing a nice, chunky grip for your fingers to sling onto. Not a bad idea in theory (despite looking hilarious), but the big problem lies in the controller rotation. Clearly it's been done to better emulate the layout of a traditional controller, but now all the analogue sticks are re-orientated, meaning pushing left from your perspective is now slightly down and left. Not great.
I think we've covered this one in plenty of detail.
And now we reach the grandaddy of them all. To most people this might just seem like a smaller, more portable docking solution and you're certainly not wrong. However there have been numerous reports of this particular dock frying people's consoles to the point of being bricked. It's certainly not something that's affected everyone who bought one, but it's a high enough number to make us very, very wary.
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Maybe Im crazy but I think the neckband holder is an amazing idea that will be very Nice for my lazy body
@Appleflap Considering that you have to hold the controller anyway, it's abit pointless, except if you go limp-mode with the joycons left and right. Docked on a tv it makes even less sense, maybe as drinkholder?
@Dan_Dan Yes I would love playing limp-mode portable on the couch while my gf watches a sitecom on TV.
@AlternateButtons Finally Someone brings this up! I personally mute the video until Alex is done with the intro because after 3 video’s it just gets downright annoying.
@AlternateButtons I'm sure Alex could learn a lot from a guy with a channel that has 191 subscribers.
@AlternateButtons @Appleflap lol. I think his intro is hilarious. "HEEllo there lovely PEEEEEEople!!"
Don't change a thing Alex. You're awesome. Seriously.
@Appleflap Get one of these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K1LYSX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I absolutely love mine! you can use it anywhere and it is quite compact (but a bit heavy). The only minor gripe I have is that the construction of the part that actually holds the tablet/switch is a little bit plasticky but if you are gentle with it it should hold up fine.
People who are bothered by the first 4 seconds of a video, lol.
@AlternateButtons @Appleflap @AlexOlney Gotta say guys that I've gotta disagree - I love Alex's intros and happen to think his friendly welcome is genuine - something rare these days. Keep it up Alex - you can't please all the people all the time - just because some don't like it doesn't mean your doing it wrong, and if you did change, others wouldn't like that style either.
If, by some miracle, your presentation ever came close enough to work for everyone - it would be so mediocre it would never move anyone. Just do your thing. Also @AlternateButtons your stating your opinion that his style is grating as if it's a hard fact - when it just your opinion. I'm not right and neither are you, it's just opinion - please try to present it as such.
Don’t change Alex. After finishing work, everyone’s a lovely people or peoples
The last one was covered by Spawn Wave in details, so he found out the reasons of swithes breaking
@AlternateButtons @Appleflap
You can't be serious - that is exactly what I love about Alex's videos
@contractcooker thanks that looks awesome! I saw in the video a similar thing.
I was expecting the joy cons to be #1
@Appleflap It is awesome, but be prepared for some ridicule. My fiancé calls it my iPad strap-on lol. But as far as I know the wedding's still on.
@NintendoPete @brunojenso @-DG
Alex shouldnt change a thing, his video’s arent bad at all.
I really dislike the intro and thats just a personal thing.
I have to sit stern faced through all of Alex's videos because of the first 4 seconds. Why oh why does he feel the need to be nice and greet us ALL the time. Seriously, first time I found it charming. Second time I just put it down to general politeness, but the third time was just obnoxious. I honestly mimic his introduction whilst sneering at his stupid face. (I can't go on, I feel sick!)
Edit - Erm...you guys know I'm joking right?
It Never Gets Old. Your vids are great even without Sasha cameos
@Damo Wow. The head of the site is going to mock a commenter for not having a major following? So if someone doesn't have a large enough following their opinions both don't matter and are deserving of your scorn? Dude, that's not cool. @AlternateButtons may not have posted the nicest comment ever but he was stating his opinion. He wasn't malicious or crude and didn't mock Alex, unlike what you did in your response.
@AlternateButtons Dude, your YouTube channel is listed on your user profile on this very site. I had to make one click.
@AlternateButtons Your not wrong because any opinion is valid. I only replied because I thought you stated your view of him a bit harshly and as solid facts. If I was Alex reading your comment I'm not sure I would have found it very constructive feedback.
You directly say that he can be grating, robotic, and that he says everything in the exact same tone with no variation and that his video's are a slog and not fun to sit through. Do you really think that is something he can work with? - I'm not sure I could.
Constructive is when you say, for instance something like: 'Alex - do you think you could try to vary the tone in your videos a bit more? - I find them a little robotic'. If I was Alex I reckon I could work with that, but your wording was a little on the mean side to be honest.
I also don't personally find him monotone.
@AlternateButtons And yes, comparing subs in this case is perfectly relevant. Subs can be taken as a pretty solid indicator on if channel is finding an audience or not, and in Alex's case, he's taken the Nintendo Life YouTube up to over 200K in a very short space of time - he's clearly doing something right.
So forgive me if it rubs me up the wrong way to see someone who - based on subs - perhaps isn't doing as well offer "constructive" feedback along the lines of "I can't stand your videos", "absolutely grating", "not a fan of your commentary in general, it's just robotic and very lacking", "You say everything in the exact same tone with no variation and it just makes a slog to get through your videos."
You think that is positive, constructive feedback? I'd work on your own videos rather than finding fault in those of other people - people who have, through their hard work and determination, managed to amass a sizeable audience on YouTube with their "absolutely grating" content.
Looks like this comment section isn’t filled with “happy people.” Yeah, I know it’s “lovely people,” but I just wanted to make a joke!
I think we need a lovely people montage!
@AlternateButtons Cool, if your happy that your comment was above board, then no problem.
I'm not sure were this came from though: "I shouldn't have to pull punches just because he's part of a major publication website."
I agree entirely - from a society point of view I couldn't care less who he is. I'm just talking about being polite because he's, you know, a person.
You know, if any other person had shown you Labo before Nintendo did, it'd be on this list...
OMMGG THAT MOUNT THING WHERE DO I GET ONE?!
I have been looking for something like that because my arms can get painful when I need to hold my Switch for a long time due to my disability. It is less painful for me to stand yet I cant keep holding my Switch all that time without serious strain.
That thing isn't stupid but I guess people who are perfectly healthy are oblivious to its usefulness.
@AlternateButtons I also appreciate the write up, as it's quicker to skim through and read whilst doing something else.
For the record, I've just been watching one of your Snipperclips videos and I liked it.
Trying to get more views on YouTube is incredibly difficult nowadays, especially for something like a Let's Play channel when there are so many of them. But as you said, it's a hobby.
I make videos mostly related to Disneyland Paris, and have a very small, but frequent audience due to the community of people on Twitter.
Wish you the best of luck with your channel.
@Damo Dude are you really doing the sub-count argument? A film critic need not be a successful director, y'know. Even then, Alex's channel has the whole magazine's brand attached to it. He's not immune to criticism.
@AlternateButtons I don't even agree with your opinion, I enjoy and look forward to almost every single NL video, but something about @damo's response just rubs me the wrong way.
This is the perfect point:
"Youre comparing someone who posts videos as a hobby to someone who works for a major news publication website. Alex has the benefit of his videos being posted and promoted on this website. He had a boost from the beginning and again, he does this for a living."
Look, I understand @damo wanting to defend his boy. Actually that's admirable...defend the fort and all that. Yet it's pretty clear you're a fan of NL and simply don't like 1 aspect of the NL universe. Comparing follower counts between a prominent pillar of the gaming community and a random guy with a hobby comes off as an arrogant plan of attack.
@AlternateButtons Your comment comes off as mean spirited. Plus you stated your personal opinion as fact.
@Damo That sub count argument is very disrespectful and I'm surprised at you for saying such a thing.
@AlternateButtons Ok man. Fair enough. I just would have personally found your comment a bit too much - that's all. But I definitely agree with you that we shouldn't need to treat everyone like delicate snowflakes - I just find being polite usually is more constructive - and it's far more likely the other person will listen to the advice.
Oh my goodness why does this happen all the time!?
Edit: don’t answer my question, it is just for comedic purposes
For the record, I think your videos are great Alex, they always raise a smile and I've grown that used to your catchphrase they wouldn't be the same without it. You're good at what you do and the the growth of the channel backs that up. Cheers!
Oh lovely, every gamers worst nightmare, an article with a cliche clickbait title, with bootleg-esque merchandise. Hey, at least this article has content, not just a video for once.....
@Damo I can’t play guitar. Does that mean I can’t criticise any song with a guitar as it’s better than I could do?
Granted @AlternateButtons could have been a bit less heavy handed but everyone is entitled to an opinion.
For the record I quite enjoy Alex’s videos and he should just keep on doing what he’s doing but I don’t subscribe to Youtube channels.
@JHDK Dude, I'm not letting anyone come on here and say those kind of things about Alex's content without challenge or rebuke. Sorry, it's just not happening.
It wasn't in any way constructive feedback; it was an attack - as several other people have pointed out in the comments.
Cat fights in the comments today! Meow grrrr
You should all relax and go paint your nails
@AyeHaley Thank you for writing that. That’s a point I didn’t consider!
I do think some Guys here are WAY too defensive of their opinions. If someone is acting like a d*rk, we should just suck it up and let it slide.
Lets be adults about this Guys.
"I'm not letting anyone come on here and say those kind of things about Alex's content without challenge or rebuke. Sorry, it's just not happening.
It wasn't in any way constructive feedback; it was an attack - as several other people have pointed out in the comments."
@Damo Good. So just say that instead of bringing his followers into the argument and it won't come off as you mocking the little guy from high atop the Nintendo Life empire.
Like I said, the defense of Alex is admirable. It's the execution of that defense that left a bitter taste for both me and apparently multiple other NL regulars.
@AlternateButtons Just wanted to say - I don't think your mean at all btw. Sorry if I went too far challenging your standpoint.
@JHDK His sub count is relevant because the tone of his initial post was incredibly condescending - like he had all the answers to YouTube glory - yet his videos don't appear to be as successful as Alex's.
@AlternateButtons
"You say everything in the exact same tone with no variation and it just makes a slog to get through your videos. It's why I usually ignore video articles on this site, they're not fun to sit through."
"I'll even continue to watch and support him because believe it or not, I DO enjoy his content despite my criticisms."
Which one is it?
#NLGate
@Appleflap
Did you just censor 'dork'?
@Damo
"His sub count is relevant because the tone of his initial post was incredibly condescending - like he had all the answers to YouTube glory - yet his videos don't appear to be as successful as Alex's."
I smell insecurity...
I have to say that I think Alex's videos and their presentation are fantastic. I've been watching them for a while and they never get old - well done Alex!
@Damo Fair enough. I believe we are at an impasse so let's leave it. I'm not being sarcastic when I say it was fun debating the issue with you for the past hour. Made a portion of my work day zoom by.
"I'm sure Alex could learn a lot from a guy with a channel that has 191 subscribers."
WOW, talk about taking criticism/negative comments professionally. More so as a site, that has links to Nintendo UK...
@AlternateButtons i always mute the first five seconds
@YamAsereht
I've seen this go on for a while. It's why I'm leaving (for a second time). Yeah, I'll take Nintendo's official word over a bunch of unprofessional snobs writing clickbait articles, which sucks because I grew up here, but whatever.
@10-zx No insecurities here. I've got plenty of confidence in Alex's abilities.
I like the, "Hello there, lovely people" intro, but everyone has different tastes.
@Damo
Yes. You're so confident, you feel you need to attack the offending party to properly defend Alex's glory.
@10-zx I didn't fire first.
Hello there lovely people
Wow, this comments section turned sour quickly...
I thought this was going to be fun, even after only having checked the pictures of the weird devices and the descriptions beneath them (which actually did make me laugh), but boy, was I wrong...
I don't mind the intro but I think everyone should kiss and make up. Although perhaps criticism of the YouTube videos should be left in the comments for the videos or a private direct message.
It's true that Damo has a tendency to come across as rather arrogant in the comments and perhaps could deal with his interactions here more professionally - but in this case he's absolutely right. It takes a lot of skill and experience to produce videos of this quality.
@10-zx
You bet I f*rking did.
@Damo
You are an administrator. You are not a user. Your job is to write articles, properly oversee that Nintendo Life's laws and rules are followed through by all registered users, and maintain the website's infrastructure. Your job is not to get entangled in user comment wars. Your job is not to pick sides, take readers' vocal opinions personally and defend other staff member's glory, because you are all on different classes from the readers. With great power, comes great responsibility.
@AlternateButtons had a problem with the way Nintendo Life's videos functioned. He was not alone. No, you cannot please everyone, but you can at least say "Thank you for your input." and go about your business. I'll bet part of @AlternateButton's problem was that there were way too many video "articles" to begin with, and most of us did not want to go through a video when we could be reading at our own pace instead. I'll bet a lot of that frustration of his ended up being directed at Alex instead of Nintendo Life's editors and administrators, where it should have been, albeit less brashly. But this kind of blowback response from you was unacceptable, and the userbase will not tolerate it. You are not a user. You are an administrator. Be one.
I've got like 2 subscribers on YouTube. But I don't care, because I make and post videos for fun. @AlternateButtons is the very same. The number of people that decided to follow someone else's online work does not determine their value and worth of listening to. Do you understand?
@Appleflap
Please tell me you didn't just censor the word 'fork' now, too.
You're either being funny, or really, really...really sheltered.
@Damo So basically, "He started it". Well this is a side of you I've never seen before. If this is how you behave you'll scare users away from your site.
@10-zx I couldn't agree more with you. Plus defending your video content maker is one thing, attacking a user for criticizing your content is another. Just further shows the true colors of this site. Only here due to habit of visiting this site for news myself.
A simple "why don't you like our videos", would have come out so much better.
You're all missing the biggest problem. Why aren't the Joy-Con's on this list?
I hope we can all agree that Nintendo Minute make the worst videos.
@10-zx
Oh sh*rt, you caught me red handed!
@ThanosReXXX What a juxtaposition, yeah.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
The Wii U is hands down my favorite console.
But the Joy-Cons are more brilliant than the GamePad. Get over it.
@Damo That's a really crappy response. You're a professional, act like it.
Where are all the lovely people
@riChchestM
Nobody here has any idea what the hell that is.
@1UP_MARIO
They all died.
@10-zx Yeah... crazy, I know. But that's just me: I'm not very partial to people getting a buzz out of negativity and discord or people telling other people what to do. In that respect, bad choices have been made on either side of that discussion.
"We've often complained that our Switch consoles don't look enough like accordions..."
I died. XD
@ThanosReXXX
I don't get buzzes out of conflict, trust me.
This is a very specific example where Nintendo Life is being called out for their increasingly controversial practices and conduct.
@AlexOlney Hey Alex, love your videos. Your intro for one thing, is absolutely hilarious. "Hello There Lovely People" still plasters a big grin all over my face every time I hear and see it.
Also a fan of your commentary in general, it's very organic and very lively.
You say everything in the exact same comedic British tone that I am very partial to, and time flies while watching your videos, which is why it's a shame that they usually aren't any longer.
It's why I am always looking forward to your video articles on this site, they're quite entertaining to watch, and not at ALL a chore to sit through...
@Damo "I'm sure Alex could learn a lot from a guy with a channel that has 191 subscribers."
LOL. Nailed it.
@ThanosReXXX Only way for this comment section to get any better is if @AlexOlney does a video review of MG Survive. 😂
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/metal_gear_survive
@Damo Your behavior is very unprofessional.
@invictus4000 So this website should stop giving low scores to games because apparently none of the reviewers on this website has experience in developing games?
@rjejr
I know, right?
@invictus4000
You condone that behavior from administrators operating websites linked to Nintendo UK?
I came here expecting a civilized comments section and then I realized that it's NL and that's highly unlikely 😂
I'm sorry, I had to.
Reading through the comments, I can see both sides of the argument. Both @Damo and @AlternateButtons could've handled things a little better. I'm just saying that, no rudeness intended, all due respect.
Let's all take a chill pill. I realize that by saying that they could've done better I sound really condescending, and I'm sorry about that, but it's true.
Anyway...
Another great video as always, Alex! The Hori headset looks nice, but I read they're SUPER uncomfortable.
holy heckle making comments in these virtual war zones makes me nervous 😂
@MH4 Exactly, your comment is a good example of how to criticize someone constructively, while also being mindful to be respectful. It's not what they did, it's how they did it. 👍
@MH4
You have no idea. I sweat like Afghanistan every time I get involved in heated social contact.
Damo is no bueno. Professional not so. Alexo intro bueno though
@Paddle1 Thank you! I appreciate that. 😊
@10-zx When I involve myself my chest begins to feel heavy with expectations of the worst (replies). 😂
I’m basically that guy with the pizza coming into the comments section and seeing it ablaze.
Time for a shower and bed.
@MH4
Me too, mate.
@RedMageLanakyn That was literally the first thing that went on my resume.
@Damo Hey, wear that badge proud then. Own it!
@RedMageLanakyn
I know I sure as hell do!
most of these people here are gonna buy this crap too
@AlternateButtons I'm with you 100% on this. I think this is a great site and I've been reading it forever but those video intros grate hard. I still forget that it's coming when I'm excited to check out the content of a video and then comes the "Hello, Lovely Peeeeeeoooplllleee" and I instantly shut it off.
Talk about long in the tooth.
Again, how on earth does this site have connections to Nintendo UK, when it's now in addition making snide comments towards it readership and poorly handling criticism?
@rjejr Aw, man... Don't make me go there...
Was actually wondering if you were still alive, but then I remembered you were going to be frequenting this site a bit less. Guess it took another off the rails discussion to drag you back in...
People once sold DVD rewinders. People will buy anything.
@ThanosReXXX I only come back for the chaos. 😎
Actually I'm here all the time, just posting less, there are very few indie games I'm interested in and those are like 80% of the articles lately. I'll be back more once the next ND drops. Or Labo, though I'm not getting it until summer vacation end of June.
You don't have to go there, the names are changed but the characters are the same.
@Heavyarms55 Wait, that’s a thing? 😲
This place just ain't any fun no more.
@Damo Loved the sick burn. His reply makes him look like a troll. Admirable for you to come to his defense. Ignore the 'act like a professional comments. On the other hand, take it easy tiger. No need to drop to his level. Lastly if this thing has blown over, forgive my late response. It was rather interesting to see how this all played out.
@rjejr what were you saying about PS the other day? 😂
@Damo
I’ll line up with all those lamenting @Damo’s behavior as it’s simply unacceptable and uncalled for.
You’ve single-handedly ridiculed yourself and alienated part of your community, congratulations.
Also, if the value of a YouTuber is gauged by their subscribers, can we infer anything about your worth as a journalist from the alarmingly constant presence of typos in your articles?
That said, I actually like @AlexOlney’s videos, so it’s not like I agree with @AlternateButtons’s opinion; it’s just your reaction that’s appalling.
@MegaMari0
And you're supposed to be a respected moderator?
Now I'm definitely abandoning this sad website, permanently, next week. Until then, it'll be fun watching its ultimate collapse.
Nintendo UK has bad taste.
@Appleflap I have a SWITCH NECK HOLDER ! It's Great!
@AlternateButtons Dear AB - Out of curiosity - I checked out your Youtbe Channel - I didn't Subscribe.
I think I just learned that many people feel it’s somehow worse to mention someone’s lack of YT subs than an overtly jealous takedown disguised as unsolicited “constructive criticism”.
@MagicEmperor Yup, during the early days of DVDs I saw them on shelves at Target and similar stores. Coming off of the Cassette and VHS era, a lot of... shall we say, less technologically inclined people? Didn't understand how DVDs worked.
@AlternateButtons
For the record, I too, stopped sampling your Let's Play the moment I heard "g@ng b@ng", several times.
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I'm one hell of a crusty, rough-edged individual.
But I am not impressed at that content. Not at all.
@10-zx Sure. I don't really care. The comment was on point. Didn't know it was an admin at the time but still, don't care. Haha
I do agree with other Nintendo Life users here. Your videos, the "Hello Lovely People" thing and the pacing is really getting old. You need to come up with something more modern and fast. Your video presentations belong in a Wii U era where Nintendo itself was less modern.
Thanks guys! The comments were way more entertaining than the article or the video!😂
@Damo Outright dismissing someone's opinion because of their sub count on Youtube is one of the most immature and dumb ways to argue against anyone. Not exactly defending @AlternateButtons either, but imagine if they had 1 million subs and he said the exact same thing. What would your response be then? I'm pretty confident that it wouldn't be "lol who are you" and instead it would be actually trying to find a hole in their argument and using said holes against them. But nah mate, his argument is automatically irrelevant because of his sub count.
@Heavyarms55 Haha! Oh, wow! I never noticed.
@NUH actually it would make sense to take some advice then... but the way he delivered damo could of dismissed him as an arrogant jerk. At that point I personally would concede he may have some methods that made his channel a success. @10-zx insert "bye Felicia" meme here
@Damo If we are going by your logic here, that means anyone that is not more popular than Nintendo cannot criticize Nintendo which by your logic means you should be against Nintendo Life because they are way less popular than Nintendo is.
Do you see why this logic of yours falls in of itself? Take that garbage and shove it where the sun doesn't shine.
@MegaMari0 Well, either way, Damo is supposed to be a professional. But from what I've seen, he's acting more like a professional douchebag. If I'm wrong, feel free to tell me, but this was my point from the beginning. Do I agree with AlternateButtons' criticism? No, quite the opposite actually. But all Damo had to do from the beginning was say why he disagrees with Alternate's argument. Instead he immediately resorts to attacking his sub count which is something that a snobby celebrity/Youtuber would do if someone disagrees with them. If he focused on the argument at hand from the very beginning, I'm pretty sure most of this (if not all of this) could've been avoided.
Wow.
1 - I prefer to read stuff than watch videos.
2 - fascinated by the debate over video quality.
3 - suspect this stuff would get promoted if on Amazon's affiliate program
Came here to comment on the Switch accessories and by the time I got to the end of this comment feed I had entirely forgotten what the original post was about. No lie.
hmm i dont get it why poeple got triggered with such little criticism.
for me personally NL video is something that I always skip.
ironically, the splatoon headset splitter is actually worth it, and is not as complex as it looks. it can split audio between any two devices and stream them through your headset of choice. so your switch and your computer (discord). your DS and your phone (maybe you wanna listen to podcast and game).
the splatoon headset is cheesy and i'd never wear it, but i get tons of use out of the splitter that comes with it.
Back to the main (article) topic, I think the dust cover is perfect. I always cover my docked Switch with a towel when I'm not using it to protect it from dust or any other potential liquid spills or whatever. The dust cover is obviously not meant to be used when you actually use the console, but I believe that's a given!
So the article title is a bit too much - some of those are definitely NOT too stupid
@AlternateButtons It means nothing - You shouldn't publicly criticise another person's style when your own is so bad. I imagine a case of serious Vanity publishing your part.
@AlternateButtons oh dear me - What makes you so special you can judge somebody else's video - You just said it yourself..
@noobish_hat Lol - yes! I know Btw His videos are REALLY REALLY Bad lol . .
I have no interest in any accessory that involves "wearing" something. That goes for the weird-looking Switch mount, any gaming VR headsets, and the LABO Robot Kit (the Variety Kit is cheaper, easier to approach, and has more...well...variety).
What?!? No affiliated links so we can buy this stuff?!?
Also Alex’s intro is awesome, but Damo’s first response in the comments to the criticism was unnecessarily snarky. Someone expressed a perfectly valid critical opinion of the content on your site and the response is “nyer nyer we’re bigger than yoooouuuu, I’m not listening 😛”
Hi all.
Constructive criticism is polite. It's respectful. It's supportive. It encourages people to be better, and so, comes from a good place.
Otherwise it's just criticism. And that, on its own and uninvited, isn't helpful, respectful or supportive, and certainly not constructive in the way you might hope.
Yep. There's some irony in that this opinion of mine wasn't requested either. But please note the polite wording, the encouraging tone, and how it's respectfully general to the conversation, rather than specific to any of its participants. That's constructive criticism.
I'd just like to say that @AlternateButtons has gotten in touch with me outside of Nintendo Life and we've resolved this issue amicably. He's reiterated that his initial comment was perhaps ill-worded, and I've stated that my response was uncalled for and below-the-belt. We've both made our peace.
As some of you may (or may not) know, I'm one of the co-owners of the site and we've taken what was a tiny little venture and turned it into the world's biggest independent Nintendo site. I'm not someone who has been employed to represent Nintendo Life - I've helped build it and as such, I take criticism very personally (perhaps too personally, some might say). I know we're not perfect; far from it. We make mistakes all the time, but we're still a small operation when compared to the likes of Eurogamer, IGN and GameSpot. We do our best and hopefully, that shines through.
What rubbed me up about the original comment - which @AlternateButtons has apologised to me personally for - is that it didn't feel constructive; it was almost personal. He's since explained that he feels he perhaps didn't make his point clearly enough, which I feel is fair enough - as I said, we're happy to accept constructive feedback and that can come from any source. I shouldn't have responded the way I did, and I've apologised to @AlternateButtons privately, and I do so on here, too.
Hopefully that's the end of this matter. Here's a calming image to help us all move on from this.
Love a bit of banter, me, but when people start throwing around words like unacceptable, appalling, unprofessional, you can see they're taking it a bit too seriously or just like being one of those millennials that likes playing the faux outrage card. I don't know, you kids today...
I do like happy endings
@Damo
Id have preferred a picture of some Boxer Puppies personally
Keep up the good work Alex! Your intro is great, and it always makes me smile. We don’t need every damn video on the internet to be full of edge lords, the “hello there lovely people” is fine.
As for the article itself, the mini dock must be the worst. That thing has fried Switches, and from what I’ve read in other sites, it tends to stop working really quickly.
@Damo Hey man, good on you, and props to you as well, @AlternateButtons. When I first read your (really way too harsh) criticism, I was of a mind to give you a quick course on what constructive criticism should actually look like, since I've got more than enough experience in doing so with several sales teams that I have taken under my wing over the last decade, because more careful wording was indeed needed on your part.
But in the end, I decided to stay out of the discussion and let nature take its course, which it seems to have done pretty decently, so well done, guys.
No one is exempt from criticism, and it's indeed not bound to having more experience than another or being bigger or smaller, and it certainly has its time and place, but so does credit, and there's some credit due here for the both of you.
(tips hat)
Back to the topic at hand, I really hope Switch accessories don’t get out of hand the way the Wii’s did. I’ve already been burned once.
NLife staff member makes an apology, you will never guess who.
@Damo I'm glad the issue is resolved but in future I recommend trying to be more civil about it. I personally don't agree with what Alternate Buttons said as I really like Alex's video style but the way you responded was very unprofessional and in my opinion was actually worse than what Alternate Buttons said.
Criticism is something you're always going to get on the Internet especially when you're as popular as Nintendo Life is, I have a very small following on my Youtube channel and even I've had to deal with criticism.
I guess what I'm trying to say is take this experience and learn from it.
@NCChris
Perfect. Live and learn.
I live by that motto. It's my favorite.
Now, everyone can forgive and forget and move on.
@Damo
Good on you, man.
Hopefully, this never happens again. But taking the fact that Nintendo Life is a dysfunctional community into account, it probably will.
shakes hand
This article and comment section xD I had my laughs for the day.
@-DG It is as lovely as the people he greets.
170 comments about crappy accessories?!?...
[starts reading comments]
... ah, just personality attacks on Alex’s video presentation style, followed by overly defensive rebuttal from Damo
Note to Alex: keep your intro - I’m a fan. As for your style, I’m middle-ground on this - but I still watch more than I don’t
@MagicEmperor They weren't exactly popular, lol. But they did exist.
It's kind of sad that people have gotten so used to there being horrible communication features on Nintendo consoles, that people have just accepted that it's basically not going to happen and their 3 way with a smartphone for no reason is just laughed at rather than expected to be fixed.
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