Been really enjoying my time with the Variety Kit. It's not perfect, but it's damned good fun, and with the Toy-Con Garage being as expansive as it is, there's still an awful lot I'm sure I've yet to make, play and discover.
To all those asking about charging via power banks:
As stated in the original post, using a USB-A to USB-C cable to charge your Switch will be slow, but in theory totally safe. USB-A isn't rated for or capable of pushing anything close to enough juice to cause any issues.
Chances are it'll just drain your battery more slowly rather than actually charging it if you're playing at the same time, but it's better than a Switch-shaped brick.
I'm no electrician but it sounds like this could possibly be altered/rectified with firmware. I bloody hope so as it seems a bit needless to fence off third parties when you're not even using a proprietary port.
@JJtheTexan The timespan available for these videos means it's not feasible to play to the end of an entire game just for a minute's worth of footage, which is where final bosses like Tatanga and Wart naturally are. Also we did include footage of Nabbit.
Blimey, I remember playing Galaxy on Fire 2 on my 1st gen iPad back in the day. Glad to hear the devs had enough success to bring it to a more substantial platform.
Keep that grid system as it is and we might have something here.
I don't want to get my hopes up at all but I'm slowly becoming more and more cautiously optimistic. I'm not expecting the same refinement as the original Sawyer entries but something enjoyable and entertaining at least.
Bought one of these type things for my mum a couple of years ago as she's quite into her digital drawing; really good for precision but require quite a bit of practice to get used to.
@KayFiOS And yet here you are, generating views for it, encouraging similar content by just being here.
I'm not trying to be condescending but if you truly don't want something that thrives on attention to exist, the best thing you can do is ignore it entirely. Without attention these things die, so vote with your clicks.
@MsJubilee If you don't consider an article newsworthy (on any media outlet, not just NL) the best message you can send is to not interact with it at all. A view and a comment is supremely positive feedback in the eyes of search engines and analytics, even if the comment is negative.
It's a good addition for sure, but for me and my Splatoon addiction the sensitivity just isn't high enough, even at 100%. Most people's mileage will vary, naturally.
This is an absolutely fantastic way to polish and refine a game to user's standards and expectations; I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen more of it.
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Re: Review: Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 01 - Variety Kit (Switch)
Been really enjoying my time with the Variety Kit. It's not perfect, but it's damned good fun, and with the Toy-Con Garage being as expansive as it is, there's still an awful lot I'm sure I've yet to make, play and discover.
Re: Video: Check Out Some Gameplay Footage From Splatoon 2's Upcoming Octo Expansion
I'm so, so bloody excited about this. More lore, more game, more music. Who can argue?
Re: Splatoon 2 Is About To Have A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splatfest Tournament
Errrm...
Re: Feature: The History And Evolution of Donkey Kong
@Bolt_Strike Small changes over a long time is literally the definition of evolution.
Re: Site News: So, Where's Our Nintendo Labo Review?
Disgraceful, I'm unsubscribing.
Re: Senran Kagura Reflexions Brings The World Of Japanese Massage To Switch
@rjejr I can guarantee that professional massage instruction is not the aim of this title.
Re: So The Live-Action Detective Pikachu Movie Looks... Interesting?
Bill Nighy? Sold.
Re: ARMS Update 5.3 Promises To Bring "Useful Content"
Any ARMS stuff is good stuff.
Re: Random: Here's What Donkey Kong Country Would Have Looked Like With Classic Kong
I'm quite pleased we got the redesign.
Not that this isn't brilliant work, it absolutely is, but I do feel the Rare design has a lot more zing.
Re: Video: There's A Chill In The Air With This New Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
[removed] I love that Kong.
Re: Random: This Mario Kart 7 Hack Lets You Play As Waluigi
@KingOfTheFools I think anyone would.
Re: Nintendo Shares Images Of Strange New Creatures From Splatoon 2's Upcoming Expansion
Never change Nintendo. You glorious mentalists.
Re: Leaked Labo Toy-Con Concepts Suggest Nintendo is Serious About Cardboard
@BumpkinRich Hoisin crispy owl.
Re: Not Tonight Is A Post-Brexit Role-Playing Game With A Healthy Dose Of Political Satire
@GrailUK Why can I only like this once?
Re: Not Tonight Is A Post-Brexit Role-Playing Game With A Healthy Dose Of Political Satire
Let's hope the source code is strong and stable.
Re: Could Switch's Non-Compliant USB-C Spec Be To Blame For Third-Party Docks Bricking Consoles?
@chardir Absolutely.
Re: Could Switch's Non-Compliant USB-C Spec Be To Blame For Third-Party Docks Bricking Consoles?
To all those asking about charging via power banks:
As stated in the original post, using a USB-A to USB-C cable to charge your Switch will be slow, but in theory totally safe. USB-A isn't rated for or capable of pushing anything close to enough juice to cause any issues.
Chances are it'll just drain your battery more slowly rather than actually charging it if you're playing at the same time, but it's better than a Switch-shaped brick.
Re: Could Switch's Non-Compliant USB-C Spec Be To Blame For Third-Party Docks Bricking Consoles?
I'm no electrician but it sounds like this could possibly be altered/rectified with firmware. I bloody hope so as it seems a bit needless to fence off third parties when you're not even using a proprietary port.
Re: The First Wave Of Friends Have Arrived For Kirby Star Allies Players In North America
@Kalmaro Playing as these new characters introduces new remixed versions of stages. They're not new new but it's something.
Re: Nintendo Switch Version 5.0.1 Is Now Available For Download
Re: Video: Try to Remember these Top Ten Forgotten Mario Characters
@JJtheTexan The timespan available for these videos means it's not feasible to play to the end of an entire game just for a minute's worth of footage, which is where final bosses like Tatanga and Wart naturally are. Also we did include footage of Nabbit.
Re: Video: Getting Hands-On with The World's Largest Micro SD Card from Integral
@Xaessya More than four. I checked.
Re: Manticore Devs Issue Apology Following Last-Minute Delay On Switch
Blimey, I remember playing Galaxy on Fire 2 on my 1st gen iPad back in the day. Glad to hear the devs had enough success to bring it to a more substantial platform.
Re: Rumour: New Wario Land Trademark Suggests New Instalment Might Be In The Works
Simply, yes.
Re: Video: See Rollercoaster Tycoon Mix Classic Gameplay With Mobile Accessibility on Switch
Keep that grid system as it is and we might have something here.
I don't want to get my hopes up at all but I'm slowly becoming more and more cautiously optimistic. I'm not expecting the same refinement as the original Sawyer entries but something enjoyable and entertaining at least.
Re: Sketch Amazing Splatoon 2 Banners (And More) With This GameTech Stylus Pen
Bought one of these type things for my mum a couple of years ago as she's quite into her digital drawing; really good for precision but require quite a bit of practice to get used to.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Switch And Splatoon 2 Tournaments Will Take Place At E3 This Summer
As much new info as I can cram into my face as soon as possible please and thank you.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Is Still Open To Banjo And Kazooie Appearing In Super Smash Bros.
Banjo-Kazooie remixes by Smash Bros. composers?
Yes.
Re: What Happened To Morphies Law In The Nindies Showcase?
@Nintendo_Alski If you're having problems please get in touch via our contact form:
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Re: Reaction: What Did You Think Of The Nindies Spring Showcase 2018?
Pleased with the games they showed, but I was hoping for a bit more meat for each one. It was all over a bit suddenly.
Re: ARMS Producer Open To Sequel In The Future, Would Like To Reveal 'Unknown Stories'
Spring Man is almost definitely the son of Max Brass.
Re: Third-Party Nintendo Switch Docks Could Be Bricking Consoles
@gdog Woah now, I didn't do anything for this, this was all the handiwork of @Damo, point your praise in his direction!
Re: Third-Party Nintendo Switch Docks Could Be Bricking Consoles
Eek.
Re: Fornite Is Coming To Mobile, So When Is It Coming To Nintendo Switch?
In a fortnight.
Re: Weirdness: We've Been Sent a Ludicrously Big Box to Open
It's difficult to give a proper sense of scale for just how massive this thing is.
Re: Hori's New Tabletop Switch Stand Comes With USB Ports For Accessorising On The Move
Microsoft Word: Nintendo Switch Edition.
Re: Hyperkin's New SupaBoy Has Superior Coloured Buttons And A 4:3 Screen Option
At last, real SNES buttons.
Re: Black Panther Director Is A Big Fan Of Nintendo Switch
@KayFiOS And yet here you are, generating views for it, encouraging similar content by just being here.
I'm not trying to be condescending but if you truly don't want something that thrives on attention to exist, the best thing you can do is ignore it entirely. Without attention these things die, so vote with your clicks.
Re: Black Panther Director Is A Big Fan Of Nintendo Switch
@MsJubilee If you don't consider an article newsworthy (on any media outlet, not just NL) the best message you can send is to not interact with it at all. A view and a comment is supremely positive feedback in the eyes of search engines and analytics, even if the comment is negative.
Re: New DOOM Update Adds Motion Controls On Nintendo Switch
It's a good addition for sure, but for me and my Splatoon addiction the sensitivity just isn't high enough, even at 100%. Most people's mileage will vary, naturally.
Re: Miyamoto Explains Why Illumination Was Chosen For The Upcoming Mario Movie
Re: Sounds Like We Might Be Getting A New Sonic & All-Stars Racing Game Soon
"another SART game"
So, not ruling out another SAR game then?
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes on Bayonetta 2 on Switch Compared to Wii U
@Bondi_Surfer It's literally the raw signal from the HDMI out. Both were captured one after another with no settings altered.
Re: Feature: Skin Deep With The Exciting World Of Nintendo Tattoos
Re: Death Road To Canada Brings Roguelike Zombie Survival to Nintendo Switch
Absolutely thrilled about this, been wanting to play it for bloody ages and now I have an excuse.
Re: Rumour: Get That Pinch Of Salt Ready, Apparently Microsoft Is Preparing To Buy Electronic Arts
A historically out-of-touch company buying out a notoriously cutthroat and ruthless one?

Re: Video: Square Enix Discusses The Response To Project Octopath Traveler
This is an absolutely fantastic way to polish and refine a game to user's standards and expectations; I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen more of it.
Re: Random: Images Resurface From 1994 Showing Nintendo Destroying Counterfeit Games With A Steamroller
@Rayquaza2510 Fake GBA games are rife on eBay UK as well, I even saw a stall at MCM London years ago selling reams and reams of them.
Re: World Of Goo Studio Is Bringing 7 Billion Humans To Nintendo Switch
I don't remember this episode of Black Mirror.
Re: Image & Form And Zoink! Games Join Forces Under New Company Thunderful
#DorothyInFeConfirmed