@Destron How many reviewers had that issue? The switch has been reviews many times by many publications and out of the 10 or so I read, about 8 said they had an issue. You keep telling yourself it's not an issue and maybe you can convince yourself.
@speedracer216 the problem is there but you may be in the a forgiving environment. People generally have issue when its attached to the grip. Now we have been told that the joycon are a bit directional with its connection. Holding a grip in it's natural position in your hands would point the joycons up slightly. If the switch is very close to the floor as mine is and in a tight shelf the joycons wont be pointing at it at all giving the directional antenna embedded onto the circuit board next to the giant piece of metal a slight problem. The fact that a simple 2" wire being soldered onto the antenna board is fixing the problem and enhancing the range alone tells you that there is a design flaw. Period, end of story. So yes I am confident being put in the position that 100% of people will have problems.
@NEStalgia There should be zero chance at all that a dumb dock even comes in contact with the front of the device. They have ZERO reason for it and can do nothing but hinder the user. mine is in on a narrow shelf behind a glass door in my entertainment center so my kids may by chance slide it in while its leaning forward, thus making contact with the stupidly designed dock. I promise you they will redesign this with just a cradle or a 3rd party company will make one.
Not widespread my buttocks, so many publications had said they had problems with joycons in their reviews. Take that number and check the ratio = widespread. Arrogant Nintendo, it's typical.
Had a problem with both of mine and I soldered on a wire to each. It's a design flaw and everyone here will have it whether you want to lie to yourself is a whole other story.
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In regards to the dock, why is there even plastic in the front at all? it should just be a cradle with zero chance of the screen being even touched. This "lifelong engineer" is a fool
You want facts? you fools put an antenna embedded in a circuit board right next a giant piece of metal. Soldering a wire to it and re routing it to the opposite direction completely fixes the issue and enhances its range by at least 3X.
" Nintendo has consistently produced high quality hardware, and for them to make a mistake of this magnitude on the Switch seems unlikely." ......LOL, WHAT!? Have you not used the left joycon from more than 5 feet away?
Didnt fix anything, i updated my Switch with the joycons attached and even rebooted it aswell the same. The left joycon is brutally unreliable. And makes playing Zelda on the TV beyond frustrating.
Thank you for not leaving a numbered score. Hardware should never have a number to it, just an experience. IGN are morons so far I found Digital Foundry has the best review though.
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Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
@Destron How many reviewers had that issue? The switch has been reviews many times by many publications and out of the 10 or so I read, about 8 said they had an issue. You keep telling yourself it's not an issue and maybe you can convince yourself.
Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
@speedracer216 the problem is there but you may be in the a forgiving environment. People generally have issue when its attached to the grip. Now we have been told that the joycon are a bit directional with its connection. Holding a grip in it's natural position in your hands would point the joycons up slightly. If the switch is very close to the floor as mine is and in a tight shelf the joycons wont be pointing at it at all giving the directional antenna embedded onto the circuit board next to the giant piece of metal a slight problem. The fact that a simple 2" wire being soldered onto the antenna board is fixing the problem and enhancing the range alone tells you that there is a design flaw. Period, end of story. So yes I am confident being put in the position that 100% of people will have problems.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Says Nintendo is 'Fact-Finding' on Joy-Con Connection and Screen Scratching Issues
@NEStalgia There should be zero chance at all that a dumb dock even comes in contact with the front of the device. They have ZERO reason for it and can do nothing but hinder the user. mine is in on a narrow shelf behind a glass door in my entertainment center so my kids may by chance slide it in while its leaning forward, thus making contact with the stupidly designed dock. I promise you they will redesign this with just a cradle or a 3rd party company will make one.
Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
@Exy I dont remember any controller issues with any console in the past 30 years except the Switch.
Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
Not widespread my buttocks, so many publications had said they had problems with joycons in their reviews. Take that number and check the ratio = widespread. Arrogant Nintendo, it's typical.
Re: Protect Your Nintendo Switch's Screen With These Fetching Dock Covers
It'd be even nicer if the Dock didnt even have a front cover. There is ZERO reason for it and should just be a cradle like the Wii U gamepad had
Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
Had a problem with both of mine and I soldered on a wire to each. It's a design flaw and everyone here will have it whether you want to lie to yourself is a whole other story.
Re: Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
SPOILER ALERT! ********************************************************the green tunic and *****************hat is ***************in *******************the game*********************
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Says Nintendo is 'Fact-Finding' on Joy-Con Connection and Screen Scratching Issues
In regards to the dock, why is there even plastic in the front at all? it should just be a cradle with zero chance of the screen being even touched. This "lifelong engineer" is a fool
Re: Square Enix Promotes I Am Setsuna's Temporal Battle Arena DLC With a Vague Teaser
this game needs more color, and saturation, far too cloudy
Re: Poll: One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
@Evenmoresteven I think the Virtual Console is going to be getting an overhaul and that's why it's not there yet.
Re: Poll: One Week On - How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
@SandstormMcD 4th best on metacritic
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Says Nintendo is 'Fact-Finding' on Joy-Con Connection and Screen Scratching Issues
You want facts? you fools put an antenna embedded in a circuit board right next a giant piece of metal. Soldering a wire to it and re routing it to the opposite direction completely fixes the issue and enhances its range by at least 3X.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Content Is Coming To Monster Hunter XX
I cant even stomach looking at 3DS graphics. So happy we finally got a decent handheld in the Switch
Re: Don't Buy Another Switch Dock Just Yet
" Nintendo has consistently produced high quality hardware, and for them to make a mistake of this magnitude on the Switch seems unlikely."
......LOL, WHAT!? Have you not used the left joycon from more than 5 feet away?
Re: Review: Skylanders Imaginators (Switch)
For god's sake just make character dlc. I'll never buy any of these games because I need separate toys.
Re: New Publisher PLAYDIUS to Bring Four Titles to Nintendo Switch eShop
Dang, Away and Pankapu look fantastic and right up my ally. The others look really boring.
Re: Opening Sales for Nintendo Switch in North America Set a New High
fix for the joycon issue if you're handy with soldering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnMnke6lF0c&feature=youtu.be
Re: Feature: Ten Useful and Fun Little Details to Know About Nintendo Switch
fix the dang joycons or recall them
Re: Nintendo Switch With Dead Pixels? It's Not A Defect, Claims Nintendo
Yet it will returned to the store anyway because of it. So deal with it tough guy Nintendo.
Re: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Makes UK Debut in Second, Three Top 10 Switch Titles in Total
@SLIGEACH_EIRE but did availability play a factor or can you just go out and buy one off the shelves right now?
Re: Video: Celebrate Blaster Master Zero's Nintendo Switch Launch With This New Trailer
@SwitchFanatic at $10 ill be stoked
Re: Video: Celebrate Blaster Master Zero's Nintendo Switch Launch With This New Trailer
one of my most anticipated titles
Re: Caveman Warriors is Stretching for Nintendo Switch and Wii U on Kickstarter
Yikes this game looks bad
Re: Nintendo Confirms Switch Save Data Is Tied To The Console And Cannot Be Transferred
I certainly hope so because that will determine if I will buy another one or replace mine if it breaks past warranty.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tackles Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U
@electrolite77 Yup, any game that comes out for xbox,ps4 and switch i'll be buying the switch version just for that alone.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tackles Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U
People have underestimated the importance of mobility and being able to take this with you one the go.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Dock Scratching Your Screen? Try This DIY Fix
Just put some soft side velcro strip on mine and it works great
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Runs Better In Switch's Portable Mode
I wish they just left it running at 720p docked, then we wouldn't have this issue. But damn the aliasing is just putrid in this game.
Re: Digital Foundry and Eurogamer Break Down the Left Joy-Con Disconnect Issue
Didnt fix anything, i updated my Switch with the joycons attached and even rebooted it aswell the same. The left joycon is brutally unreliable. And makes playing Zelda on the TV beyond frustrating.
Re: The Nintendo Switch System Update is Live, All Ready for Launch
joycon fix?
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
less than 24 hrs away!!
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
I'll pick one of these up when the conroller isnt see through. It's ugly as hell and would love a solid black matte finish or a bright white one.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Most Important Console Yet
Thank you for not leaving a numbered score. Hardware should never have a number to it, just an experience. IGN are morons so far I found Digital Foundry has the best review though.
Re: Switch Indie Title WarGroove Mixes Advance Wars And Fire Emblem
@JaxonH Much different than Fast RMX, War Groove literally uses the same game pallete, art style AND gameplay. Fast RMX is just a futuristic racer
Re: New Frontier Days Becomes A Nintendo Switch Launch Game
Smells like mobile f2p trash to me. I'll have to pass on this one.
Re: UK Retailer GAME Is Cancelling Nintendo Switch Preorders Days Before Launch
I never got my hands on a pre order, I will try for a midnight launch tho
Re: Overcooked! Special Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
I have this for the xbox one, it's a fantastic co op game but is really boring in single player. Great addition to the switch
Re: Mega Man Legacy Devs Working On New Collection With Capcom
Would love an HD Megaman X collection but I feel like it's just going to be an arcade cabinet random Capcom games
Re: Switch Indie Title WarGroove Mixes Advance Wars And Fire Emblem
I'm surprised Nintendo even allowed this, it's a blatant rip off of Advance Wars
Re: Feature: A Chat About Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Evolution of the Franchise
I can't wait to play this game, i just hope it's not as cloudy as it looks in screenshots and video.
Re: Here's What The Day One Nintendo Switch System Update Will Do
No update addressing the joycon problems?
Re: Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
I wish they made the switch thicker and could have used all that space for a big battery.
Re: Video: Super Mario 64 Leaps Onto Wii U Virtual Console
Meh..I'd rather have Gamecube games.
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st April, With Updates on Wii U and 3DS
Metroid
Re: Microsoft Once Had Some Pretty Wild Ideas, Including Making Xbox Free And Buying Nintendo
Mmmm Nintendo games on my xb1... a man can dream
Re: Feature: Ten Must-Play Games for the Nintendo 3DS
Really wish Nintendo would port some of these to the Wii U
Re: Feature: The Best Pro Wrestling Games That the N64 Has to Offer
No Mercy FTW!!
Re: Weirdness: Someone's Made a Super Mario 64 HD Demo in Unity
Make it happen intendo
Re: Poll: Where Do You Stand On DeNA, Smart Device Games, Nintendo 'Membership' And The Nintendo NX?
I honestly think they should just stick with software and leave the hardware to the big guys.