Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

a New System Update (8.0.1) is out.
update source: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a...

Improvements Included in Version 8.0.1 (Distributed 04/23/2019)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

@Aozz101x They must have realized we needed stability after it was missing from 8.0.0 😂

@JaxonH yep that was me.. you're welcome. I haven't jumped on it yet though

@k8sMum
1) Just put the Switch in rest mode when putting it to bed for the night. Like most modern consumer electronics, it's designed to idle in a low power state.
2) The joycons charge from the central unit when they're attached in handheld mode, as far as I know. Slide them onto the console when it's docked to charge everything.

Also, if you have a tablet stand, then tabletop mode can be useful. Prop the Switch up on it, slide the joycons out of the console, and you can play with the grip like you would on the TV. You can even play with the Pro Controller in tabletop mode, if that's your groove. I generally prefer handheld, but sometimes it's nice to just prop it up next to my computer and lazily play it as I'm doing other stuff.

You can technically use the included kickstand to play in tabletop mode, but I find that I don't like the angle it sits at. A cheap tablet stand fixes that. Moreover, using a stand can allow you to charge it in that mode as well.

I also found that the system's lack of texture in handheld mode wasn't ideal for me, so I bought a grip to put on when playing in handheld mode. I've found it makes it much more comfortable to use.

@Ralizah what grip do you have? I have a tendency to place my pinky fingers under the bottom of the screen in handheld and I’d like to not do that.

@AlohaPizzaJack I use the JETech Protective Case

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07457V4XJ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_cV...

It's very basic and is a bit tricky to apply to the system at first, but I got pretty good at slipping it on and off quickly, and it makes it much more pleasant to use in handheld mode. To the point where I generally won't use it in handheld mode without the grip. It just feels uncomfortable now. I've been spoiled.

I've heard really good things about the Satisfye grip, though, which seems ideal for people with large hands. Haven't used it myself, though.

BurgerTime Party will come to Switch later this year and will be playable with up to four people.

Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition is coming to Switch on July 2, 2019

More info on the Starlink update from the February Direct, coming April 30th.

Team Sonic Racing and Assassin’s Creed III Remastered are both up for predownload on the Japanese EShop. Team Sonic Racing is 5.5 GB and AC III is 11.8 GB.

Mario Maker 2 launches June 28th

I think its neat that Nintendo uses twitter for date announcements. I know everyone wants a direct but its not always necessary.

And the fact is over the last couple years management at Nintendo has changed.

@WebHead Yeah, it probably has a wider reach, too.
Nice that Starlink dlc and MM2 have dates now.

@AlohaPizzaJack I think for the most part from now on directs will be used to announce big new switch games.

And again the fact that clearly new management thinks differently about how to announce stuff.

Btw, which Nintendo HQ will decide to release a Direct ? 🤔
Nintendo Japan or Nintendo USA ?

@WebHead They had to announce the release date by now anyway because of the investors meeting. June 2019 with June so close would probably sound suspicious to investors.

Oh my God! Ok! It's happening!

@Grumblevolcano bet Switch Mini gets announced tomorrow to release alongside it lol.

@WebHead At this point I wouldn't be surprised, it would automatically answer most potential investor questions about 3DS.

@Grumblevolcano plus New 2DS XL was announced around this time in 2017 as well.