Funny. I am lugging my 15” portable monitor on this trip. I use it for work, and hooking up the switch. It is the ASUS 120hz 1080p. (It might be 144hz). But I don’t always haul the monitor with me. Mostly when it makes sense work wise.
@WC I use table top mode quite a bit. Especially on the plane. Put the tablet part in the device holder and use the joycons. It is great on the plane. You don’t have to worry about your neighbor getting an elbow. It is one of my favorite features of the switch.
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@CharlieGirl perhaps requesting the option for the new game? No clue how much code would need to be changed in the old game (modders would have a better idea). But if enough request it, might could happen.
@Aswannsong I have not had drift on any of my joycons either. But have had it on one of my ps4 controllers in the past. However it is not a Nintendo thing it is a joystick thing. Happens on other controllers from Sony and Microsoft too. Can be from aggressive use, but also can be from dust getting in there or just normal wear and tear of parts rubbing against each other.
Look to the new Sony controller with swappable joysticks modules. Supposedly Hall effect joysticks may be the answer. Time will tell.
The thing about the joycons, is it seems to happen faster for some. May be environmental, or may be more power users….and with the smaller sticks it may effect it more?
Very much looking forward to this release. From what the Dev blog says the performance should be decent in both handheld and docked. Larger bases may dip in both FPS and UPS.
Interesting with the wireless aspect. I have a few portable monitors as I travel for work. Have the original dock in a basstop dock case to make it more portable.
Used on plenty of plane trips with the switch. Also use with Xbox series s and computer. They are great to use around the house as well. Can play something on a little bigger screen (with some of the text on some games not optimize for the switch screen). While someone else is using the tv.
@ChakraStomps Made a mini pinball using a 15in portable monitor. Works great with the switch. Can’t wait for the Indy table.
For what the upswitch is, seems like getting a portable monitor and one of the kits to make the dock smaller is a better option. Have been using that set up for awhile now and easy to carry. USB powered monitor that the dock can power so one power cord. Have used on a plane a few times, as well as numerous other places. They have 11” 1080p monitors. Keeps it compact to stuff in my backpack, but big enough to share the screen.
Still have my launch Vita. They have OLED screens. No burn in. And never did anything special. Just played. And some games hundreds of hours worth.
That being said…..people who play the NSO games may want to be mindful, as they may not be upgraded to be like modern games that help combat image retention. But then again the same could be said if those are hooked up to a tv or on the old switch models’ screens as well.
I found that resources did respawn over time. Perhaps it was only after getting the upgrade with the points.
I went into this expecting it to be a laid back exploration indie that was short. Was not disappointed.
Did get stuck a few times on a tree or between a gap. But not for long and did not take away from the game. Played all in handheld and did not notice any choppiness in my play through …..
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Re: Review: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Switch 2) - A Hard Pass For A Great Game
Well, that is a bummer. Was looking forward to this game. Seemed like a good handheld game.
Re: Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
Funny. I am lugging my 15” portable monitor on this trip. I use it for work, and hooking up the switch. It is the ASUS 120hz 1080p. (It might be 144hz). But I don’t always haul the monitor with me. Mostly when it makes sense work wise.
Re: Factorio - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced, Free Upgrade For Existing Owners
Great news. Really glad they are keeping up supporting this game on the switch 2
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally X Receives Glowing Reviews, But It's Still Pretty Pricey
@canaryfarmer
ROG
Republic Of Gamers
It is the gaming line for ASUS
Re: Poll: So, Did You Order A Nintendo Switch 2?
Got the extra power adaptor. This way can leave the dock plugged in.
Re: Poll: After One Month, How Often Are You Actually Using 'Nintendo Today'?
Checked it when I first downloaded
It…never went back to it. Perhaps as we get closer to switch 2 release.
Re: Poll: So, Did You Manage To Get A Switch 2 Pre-Order In? (North America)
@MamaSymphonia
Good luck today.
Re: Massive Civilization VII Update Detailed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Great news. Have not played a lot yet. But enjoyed what I have played so far.
Re: Switch 2's Magnetic Joy-Con Connection Was Originally An Idea For Switch
@WC
I use table top mode quite a bit. Especially on the plane. Put the tablet part in the device holder and use the joycons. It is great on the plane. You don’t have to worry about your neighbor getting an elbow. It is one of my favorite features of the switch.
Re: Ori Dev Asks Nintendo Fans If They Want 'No Rest For The Wicked' On Switch 2
Yes. Looks like a perfect fit.
Re: Video: Footage Of LEGO's "Unreleased" James Bond Video Game Surfaces Online
Would be great to have a James Bond LEGO game. They could get around the more ‘adult content’ with the same innuendo they do it the other games.
Maybe throw in a humorous nod to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to cover your Ian Fleming bases…..
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
My prediction is … Switch beats the 160mil number at some point, and Sony congratulates Nintendo on the feat.
Re: Nintendo Life's Switch Summer Survey 2024
Did not lick the cartridge, but did have one between my lips while swapping…..once…..learned not to do that again….
Re: Talking Point: Would $499 Be Too Much For 'Switch 2'?
Depends on how much of an upgrade the new system is, what games are on offer and the experience those game bring, as well as the features.
Re: Random: Zelda Fan Jailed For Carrying Small Master Sword Replica
Pointed sticks?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwrCnrJOm-A
Re: Danganronpa Creators Are Apparently In Debt Over New Switch Game
Hope this turns things around for them.
Re: Netflix Reveals The First Official Look At Liam Hemsworth In 'The Witcher'
@DreamlandGem
Thanks for sharing that. Good to hear.
Re: Netflix Reveals The First Official Look At Liam Hemsworth In 'The Witcher'
@KateGray
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Those are who was acquired
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Re: Handheld Consoles Will Need Easily-Switchable Batteries By 2027, Says New EU Regulation
What is meant by natural & legal person? Seems like a person who is a citizen or local company. Not a foreign company or person.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Another Update About Version 1.6 Release
@CharlieGirl perhaps requesting the option for the new game? No clue how much code would need to be changed in the old game (modders would have a better idea). But if enough request it, might could happen.
Re: Nintendo Wins "Switch Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit
@Aswannsong I have not had drift on any of my joycons either. But have had it on one of my ps4 controllers in the past. However it is not a Nintendo thing it is a joystick thing. Happens on other controllers from Sony and Microsoft too. Can be from aggressive use, but also can be from dust getting in there or just normal wear and tear of parts rubbing against each other.
Look to the new Sony controller with swappable joysticks modules. Supposedly Hall effect joysticks may be the answer. Time will tell.
The thing about the joycons, is it seems to happen faster for some. May be environmental, or may be more power users….and with the smaller sticks it may effect it more?
Re: No Gravity Games Is Handing Out 12 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
Looked on the eshop and the first one is not free.
Guess none of their games interested me before…..
Re: Warframe On Switch Just Got A Cross Platform Play Update
Played on PlayStation early on. If they get cross save/progression might try it again on Switch, as the portable aspect may get me playing it again.
Re: Nintendo To Broadcast Indie World Showcase Later This Week
Haunted Chocolatier would be cool. Probably not far enough along yet…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 29th)
P5R and Factorio
Re: Review: Factorio - A Most Engrossing Management Sim, Despite Some Issues
There is a demo for those on the fence.
Re: Review: Beacon Pines - An Endearing, Engrossing, Explorative Adventure
Played it on gamepass. I did not think it was ‘horror’. Dark theme sure, but not scary.
Re: A Silent Hill Transmission Is Coming, But Will Switch Be Left In The Cold?
Remaster of Silent Hill: Book of Memories Would be great.
Re: Feature: "No Man's Sky Will Never Run On That" - Sean Murray Talks Defying The Odds On Switch
@HOUSE have you tried capping it at 45fps? Seems people are running a lot of games like that.
I am hoping the port for this and factorio are great on the Switch. Even though I have a steam deck, would rather play them on my switch.
Re: Anniversary: Picross S Turns 5 - We Doff Our Caps To Switch's Most Dependable Puzzler
Wish they had more of the color puzzles.
Re: Highly Acclaimed Management Sim 'Factorio' Is Heading To Switch
Very much looking forward to this release. From what the Dev blog says the performance should be decent in both handheld and docked. Larger bases may dip in both FPS and UPS.
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
Fan of the original. Think the artwork looks great for the new one.
Re: Wingspan: European Expansion Takes Flight On Switch Soon
Looking forward to this expansion. Have not played the board game only the Switch version. They did a great job with it.
Re: Random: The NES-SY37 Is A Custom-Built Synthesiser That Pays Tribute To The NES
Cool project.
Looks like a repurposed SX-64 case. The portable C64.
Re: Poll: Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
If the voice fits the character…..then it is fine with me. Even if it is a bad accent, as long as it makes sense.
Re: Random: Portal Fan Celebrates 'Companion Collection' With Themed Switch Concept
The cake is a lie
Re: Hardware: This Wireless Portable 4K Screen Offers Cable, Lag And Dock-Free Switch Gaming
Interesting with the wireless aspect. I have a few portable monitors as I travel for work. Have the original dock in a basstop dock case to make it more portable.
Used on plenty of plane trips with the switch.
Also use with Xbox series s and computer.
They are great to use around the house as well. Can play something on a little bigger screen (with some of the text on some games not optimize for the switch screen). While someone else is using the tv.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 'Second Wind' Expansion Mod Adds Brand New Hinox King Boss Battle
@GayusGayer game devs need to start somewhere…..
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Ports Of 2021
Snowrunner. They did a great job porting it over.
Dying Light would be my second choice.
Re: Hardware: Up-Switch Orion Review - Turn Your Switch Into A Switch XXXL (And Make It Worse)
@ChakraStomps
Made a mini pinball using a 15in portable monitor. Works great with the switch. Can’t wait for the Indy table.
For what the upswitch is, seems like getting a portable monitor and one of the kits to make the dock smaller is a better option. Have been using that set up for awhile now and easy to carry. USB powered monitor that the dock can power so one power cord. Have used on a plane a few times, as well as numerous other places. They have 11” 1080p monitors. Keeps it compact to stuff in my backpack, but big enough to share the screen.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18th)
Loop Hero has drawn me in with the ‘just one more run’…..
Re: The Classic Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure Is Heading To Pinball FX3 On Switch
Looking forward to this table.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch OLED - The Screen's The Star
@Parkour_LMan
Still have my launch Vita. They have OLED screens. No burn in. And never did anything special. Just played. And some games hundreds of hours worth.
That being said…..people who play the NSO games may want to be mindful, as they may not be upgraded to be like modern games that help combat image retention. But then again the same could be said if those are hooked up to a tv or on the old switch models’ screens as well.
Re: Review: Haven Park - A Lovely Country Walk With A Few Stinging Nettles
I found that resources did respawn over time. Perhaps it was only after getting the upgrade with the points.
I went into this expecting it to be a laid back exploration indie that was short. Was not disappointed.
Did get stuck a few times on a tree or between a gap. But not for long and did not take away from the game. Played all in handheld and did not notice any choppiness in my play through …..
Re: NIS Releases A Rather Creepy And Intriguing Game Teaser
Like NIS games usually….so will be interested in seeing more.
Re: Talking Point: Should We Be Worried About Screen Burn-In With Switch OLED?
Had a vita since launch day with an OLED screen. Never had the problem of burn in. Not saying it isn’t possible but not worried.
Re: Soapbox: Could Switch OLED Actually Make A Reality Of Nintendo's Cheesy Tabletop Dream?
Use tabletop mode all the time on the plane. Options are good.
To clarify have a case with a built in stand….as the original kickstand it not optimal.
Re: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Reimagines The Classics On Switch
Advance wars and Field commander on PSP were my favorites in this genre.
Has been long enough since playing that will pick these up. Hopefully they will make a new entry for the series soon.
Re: Switch Users Report Problem With Error 2123-1502 Following System Update Issues
@Mr_Humpf
I had an issue with the update with a game updating. Did a soft reboot and it downloaded…..
If you haven’t tried that maybe give it a go.
Hope they fix the issue.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Want To See More Apple Arcade Games On Switch?
If it is a good game….sure why not.