BornInNorway81

Will the Switch download versions be the same price as on other consoles?

I have a couple more questions.

Many power converters with a wall plug (110V-240V) and a USB socket are marked with an output of 2.1A or 2.4A. Many portable batteries with USB sockets ("powerbanks") also have 2.4A output. Can USB 2.0 cables (Type-A to Type-B micro) safely transfer 5V / 2.4A?

And am I right in that the Switch's powersupply charges the Switch at 5V / 3A when portable, but higher when docked, but can also charge at lower ampere when portable?

I'm curious how you know Nintendo's own hardware is "improperly engineered".

And I also wonder if what you're saying, is that USB Type-A to USB Type-C cables are unable safely to transfer 5V / 3A / 15W electricity?

Can you please elaborate, since what you wrote made me very curious about electrical safety when it comes to USB devices?

@XerBlade
"But seriously though, stick with the OEM Nintendo adapter to charge the Switch. The chip that handles the charging on the Switch is actually ITSELF improperly engineered (seriously), and only the OEM charger is actually completely safe the use with it as a result (which itself is improperly engineered). It's a ridiculously stupid situation, but it's one manufacturers have been putting us in since the beginning of electronics."

I don't like Super Meat Boy's aesthetic, but it's good that more highly regarded games are coming to the Switch.

Is that a joke? I hope it's a poor attempt at one.

@BLP_Software

"Tempting given I've been dumped, my dogs about to die and I've seen some stuff I really wanna unsee.

Is 21 good for a mid-life crisis?"

Why the USB 3.0 1 Gb/s LAN adapter?

USB 2.0's bandwidth cap of 480 Mb/s is still many times faster than the speed the majority of people get from their ISP.

Perhaps the USB 2.0 LAN adapters are 100 Mb/s, but it's still faster.

The Power Plate looks like a contraption that attaches to the Switch from beneath, connected to its USB-C connector, for use with a pair of humongous Joy-Con nearly double the size of the original. Very sleek, right?

I like what I see, except that the character seems over-sized compared to the terrain.

I hope this article won't spoil Zelda Breath of the Wild for me, as well!

Oh, good. I am relieved.

Yes, SplatNet has been live since at least December, 2015!

splatoon.nintendo.net

It baffles me when Splatoon regulars don't know this.

@rjejr

"Have they been talking about a website or app to tell us the maps and mode? Seemed like Japan had it up and running long before the West got it. If we need our phone for voice chat might as well have the app telling us what's what before we bother to turn the game on."

@Damo

WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THIS, SHOWING A BOSS AND SPOILING ZELDA FOR US, YOU TOTALLY INEPT COLLECTION OF "JOURNALISTS" CALLED NINTENDO LIFE?

"Mostly armless"

I thought you don't like the game! Haha!

This controller isn't the prettiest sight.

This looks incredible! I love it!

Yes, Xbox in 2002 was better; You could actually identify your friends with the Gamertag! Same as on Wii U with NNIDs.

How do you identify friends on the Switch? Please, tell me! Same with strangers; please tell me! Tell me how you identify "Jack" among three friends named the same or among 10,000 random players, please.

@ANeonChicken

"You are way to into this... You can add your friends anytime you want on the switch..you have to use the Switch Friend Code. The original xbox which dashboard was this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf-Hsxgk-6c . Oh yeah way better..."

This is a mess. I'll use Discord.

So this is the free game for those that purchased NBA Playgrounds early...
I wonder what it's like.

I am curious on the budget of all Zelda titles. I just cannot see Breath of the Wild costing less than quadruple that of Skyward Sword!

So this game for Wii U, with a title consisting of all majuscules, is not published by RCMADIAX? Go figure!

The Switch is 12-13 weeks old and hasn't had any games discounted yet. How long after launch did the 3DS and Wii U have their first sales with discounts?

"The update for Nintendo consoles will be out later today/early tomorrow."

"Nintendo consoles"

"consoles"

"s"

So why do you only mention the Switch version?

I love Advance Wars, and I'm not into Fire Emblem. At this point I'd take just a remake of the GBA or DS games with online multiplayer, since I have no local friends to play Advance Wars with regularly.

Alternatively, perhaps I need new friends?

Can a spiked shell explode on my tail and throw me into the air? Will bananas make me spin out and crash into walls? Can I drive off-track into lava?

Unless this Mario Kart attraction simulates the real thing, I'm not interested, Nintendo!

Capcom shortening "version" to "ver." annoys me. It looks so ugly!

Why do you write UK/Ireland separate from Europe? That formatting makes no sense. You know these countries are European, right? Also, you're leaving out WEST (Portugal).

Why don't you categorise it like this?
BST/WEST (UTC+1)
CEST (UTC+2)
EEST (UTC+3)

"Adult circumstances"?

Just remove the boob slider from the Switch version. Who needs that? I don't want video games to become more "adult" or "mature" than they already are. However, more adult and mature games are welcome.

Are you saying none of the 12... twelve... one-hour sessions fit your schedule?

@AirElephant

"The game seems like it would be good, but this limited-time, one-hour "Test Punch" trial is ridiculous. I'm not going to schedule my life to ensure that I'm home and ready to play when Nintendo dictates it. I've canceled my pre-order and will wait to see if Nintendo produces a "proper" demo at release so I can evaluate whether or not the title is for me.

Demos are optional, of course. But either release a proper demo that lets me play it when I have time or don't bother."

And still the OS is about as empty and featureless as Wii's OS.

Is this an... announcement for an announcement?

Has World to the West been announced for Wii U or Switch? I want to buy it since Teslagrad was so good.
And of course I bought Teslagrad on Wii U instead of PC!

2.2 GB is not much! Nintendo's games always occupy relatively little storage.

Uhm... no Nintendo Switch? Really?

I have two official Joy-Con Wheel pairs, four wheels in total. They're very well built, comfortable to use, and reasonably priced. They also have bigger SL and SR buttons. Recommended!

When was this first announced? I feel it's way more than a year ago.

This is the same maths I've done myself. The accessories are way overpriced! There is simply no way the Switch is only 40% of the production cost of the whole Switch SKU!

I'd actually argue that if my feces somehow made it onto someone else's arm, the joke would not be on me, but on them!

@The_Mysteron

"The gesture signifies sticking one's entire forearm and fist up someone's rectum. It's pretty gross when you look at it that way (the other arm symbolises the depth that the fisting arm is going)
I'm surprised it made it into the game at all tbh."

Splatoon 2 in every top 10 slot...
That is one beautiful sight!

I own MK8 and have played it a lot, single player, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer.

I've seen a lot written about what was added in MK8D, but nothing about what was changed for the worse or removed.

Can anyone with the game please share what has become worse compared to MK8, if anything?

Or is there an article about it someone can point to?

Haha! I thought the same thing!

@FragRed

"@Angelic_Lapras_King I don't understand what you are saying. What far bigger userbase? You talking about game sales because that needs to hit 8 million to reach Wii U levels."

I liked ARMS when first shown in January, and I like it more for every trailer.

The previous OS version came with Wi-Fi connection issues for me, like I read many here on NL also experienced. Fortunately, it only happened twice, and the "solution" was to reboot the Switch.

There are no such things as NTSC or PAL on Game Boy...
Amateurs!

"As the LAN mode in MK8 Deluxe shows (which we also saw in the original Splatoon on Wii U, eventually)"

What? How is this accessed?

Why isn't Ever Oasis game coming to the Switch too?

Why don't they release a Shantae collection with all the games?
I think more fans would buy the game if more value was added to the physical release.

That looks utterly amazing!

I've never bought a skin for any piece of electronics, so it's unlikely I'll start now. I imagine they will eventually come off and maybe leave glue residue.

E3 Hype Mode engaged.

Why have I never heard of these official Sega "clones"? I want one.

Considering the Dock costs USD 70, the Dock Set will probably be USD 100, which will make it EUR 100, and way too expensive for what I get.

The Dock Set should cost no more than EUR 60. If I want another Dock I'll just purchase another Switch which won't be much more expensive than a Dock Set, Joy-Con pair, and Joy-Con grip!

I can be critical when Switch lacks OS and infrastructure features Wii U had at launch in 2012, and even Xbox had in 2002!

Nintendo is 15, fifteen, years behind!

The Switch uses no global, readable, user identifiers, but the Wii U had NNIDs in 2012, and Xbox had Gamertags in 2002!

It's tragically hilarious, really. Nintendo are so inept at anything but the games themselves.

@ANeonChicken

"I never said it was bad thing you are just putting words in my replies that I never put. Sure the Wii U had more features but look it at now..a dead console. Literally give it time and stop being so critical about a system that has been out since march."