@Wolfy76700 I was just about to say what a clever little solution I thought it was...but, if the app won't work in landscape mode - you're right - it's pretty useless!
@Menchi187 Cheers for that, much appreciated ..looks like this model is only compatible with Windows 10 on PC?
The older style Game Capture HD looks like it works with Windows 7 (x64) though - and should do everything I'd need it to ..and it's a fair bit cheaper too, which doesn't hurt! Will probably get that instead then!
@NickOfTime90 Really? I did not know that... ...I'd be absolutely fine with having just voice chat coming through the headset - so that's really good to know, thanks!
I went for Rocket League, The Escapists 2 and Overcooked! ..but I'll probably pick up Stardew Valley as well - and Death Squared - and Snipperclips - and Fast RMX - and Sonic Mania - and...I think I'm gonna need more yen!
"I think it killed Iwata" ...this guy is either a progressive, pioneering, free-form medical philosopher - or a repugnant pig - I'm leaning towards the latter!
It'd be a real shame if the Switch turns out to be as unsuccessful as the Wii though - I'd rather hoped that it'd replace the HB pencil...but I guess it's just another games console
@easygoingthief Oh I see - in that case, it's probably best to hold off until there are a few different mini docks on the market then...quality is a must for sure
@SM4SHshorts I read about the Nyko dock in a little article in the Express - they said that it doesn't look like Nyko are currently shipping to the UK but apparently their products usually end up on Amazon for worldwide shipping... (?)
Yeah, I'm with @SLIGEACH_EIRE on this one - the Nyko dock is not only cheaper, but looks better as well...
Kickstarter? ...this is a non-starter for me!
EDIT: @erv - you're absolutely right, the Switch should be in an upright position when docked as the vents are in the back...the picture (above) with the Switch laying flat on its back sent a shudder down my spine! Fools!
...mine probably would have had Diddy Kong Racing, Project CARS, WipeEout and Star Wars Episode I: RACER thrown in to the mix as well - but it wouldn't have been too different to the above to be honest! (Mario Kart, Gran Turismo, Mario Kart, Mario Kart, Gran Turismo...and so on! )
Famitsu readers clearly know a thing or two about racing games!
By making a limited quantity for a limited time only, all they're doing is feeding the scalpers...they should've shelved plans for the SNES Classic for a few years and kept the NES Classic in production until sales started to drop off - at least then, if people missed out on the first couple of batches, they could hold off knowing that they'd be able to get one eventually...why they'd be happy knowing that they're leaving many fans disappointed is just baffling - very poor!
Nintendo are so good at making products for the scalper market - they should consider just putting them straight on eBay to take advantage of the increased profit margins! ..look out for the 'N64 Classic Mini: eBay Edition' launching next year!
For years, people have scoured the Arctic tundra in hope of spotting the elusive Sasquatch - and plumbed the depths of Loch Ness in search of its famous monster...soon, we'll be able to add another mythical creature to this exclusive list: the SNES Classic Mini!
I think that pretty much every single Assassin's Creed game there has ever been was leaked before it got officially revealed...either Ubisoft do it deliberately as part of a viral marketing strategy, or they've just been consistently hiring careless/untrustworthy people for the past decade!
Pretty sure I've figured out why it isn't called 'FIFA 18' - watch that Japanese commercial above...this game is clearly a FIFA/Dragon Quest cross-over!! ..remember, you heard it here first!
No interest in musicals - not my thing...but, for anyone who hasn't watched it already, I can highly recommend the King of Kong documentary - do yourself a favour and watch it, ASAP! ..you won't regret it - pure entertainment!
When you Google 'Nintendo Switch Games', scroll the top banner to the right a bit and you'll see Call of Duty: Black Ops listed...perhaps Google knows something that we don't??
@Musashiden My thoughts exactly! The Switch needs voice chat, live streaming and a dedicated hub/app to watch broadcasts on before anyone will take this assertion that they're serious about 'social competitive gaming' seriously - they've got perfect games for it - they just need to build the right infrastructure around them...let's wait and see what the online service will bring!
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Re: Nyko's Clip Grip Power Is The Perfect Partner For The Nintendo Switch Online App
@Wolfy76700 I was just about to say what a clever little solution I thought it was...but, if the app won't work in landscape mode - you're right - it's pretty useless!
Re: Video: Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
The Pokรฉ-hype train slows down for nothing! CHOO! CHOO!!
Re: Review: Death Squared (Switch eShop)
Adding to my wishlist in 3.. 2.. 1..
Re: Hardware Review: Elgato Game Capture HD60
@Menchi187 Cheers for that, much appreciated ..looks like this model is only compatible with Windows 10 on PC?
The older style Game Capture HD looks like it works with Windows 7 (x64) though - and should do everything I'd need it to ..and it's a fair bit cheaper too, which doesn't hurt! Will probably get that instead then!
Re: Hardware Review: Elgato Game Capture HD60
Does the HD60 have any minimum system requirements? ..or does it generally work with your average PC?
Re: Hori's Fresh-Looking Splatoon 2 Headset Is Heading To The West
@NickOfTime90 Really? I did not know that...
...I'd be absolutely fine with having just voice chat coming through the headset - so that's really good to know, thanks!
Re: Feature: The Biggest Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
I went for Rocket League, The Escapists 2 and Overcooked! ..but I'll probably pick up Stardew Valley as well - and Death Squared - and Snipperclips - and Fast RMX - and Sonic Mania - and...I think I'm gonna need more yen!
Re: New Adventure Time And Ben 10 Games Are Coming To A "Nintendo Platform"
The N64 hasn't had any new games in years... **fingers crossed!**
Re: The Latest Pokรฉmon Movie Is Ditching Two Of The Franchise's Most Famous Characters
Misty will be missed-y...
Re: Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
"I think it killed Iwata"
...this guy is either a progressive, pioneering, free-form medical philosopher - or a repugnant pig - I'm leaning towards the latter!
It'd be a real shame if the Switch turns out to be as unsuccessful as the Wii though - I'd rather hoped that it'd replace the HB pencil...but I guess it's just another games console
Re: Deals: Fresh Splatoon 2 Merchandise Floods The Nintendo UK Store
Every time I see that GORGEOUS Pro Controller I'm like...

Re: Hardware Review: SFANS Adapter For Switch: The World's First Truly Portable Dock
@easygoingthief Oh I see - in that case, it's probably best to hold off until there are a few different mini docks on the market then...quality is a must for sure
@SM4SHshorts I read about the Nyko dock in a little article in the Express - they said that it doesn't look like Nyko are currently shipping to the UK but apparently their products usually end up on Amazon for worldwide shipping... (?)
Re: Hardware Review: SFANS Adapter For Switch: The World's First Truly Portable Dock
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Niiiice! ..another good reason to go Nyko instead!
Thanks for the info
Re: Hardware Review: SFANS Adapter For Switch: The World's First Truly Portable Dock
Yeah, I'm with @SLIGEACH_EIRE on this one - the Nyko dock is not only cheaper, but looks better as well...
Kickstarter? ...this is a non-starter for me!
EDIT: @erv - you're absolutely right, the Switch should be in an upright position when docked as the vents are in the back...the picture (above) with the Switch laying flat on its back sent a shudder down my spine! Fools!
Re: These Slick NES-Style Switch Joy-Cons Look Great, But You'll Need Deep Pockets
Nice! ..but, at that price, I'll (keep) wait(ing) for the official Nintendo retro Joy-Con's!
Re: Nintendo Ramps Up Splatoon 2 Promotion With Nintendo Minute and Fresh TV Trailer
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Totally agree! I think that Nintendo's Directs can be good - the Treehouse too...but, as you say, Minute is just pure cringe!
Re: Sledgehammer Games Has a Definitive Answer on Call of Duty: WWII for Nintendo Switch - "No"
HAHA! You got me! Happy July Fool's Day!!
...huh? - What do you mean that "isn't a thing"..?! :/
Re: Rumour: Leaked Switch SDK Hints At Save Data Transfer And Guest Logins
NX > Project Scorpio
Re: Famitsu Readers Choose Super Mario Kart as the Best Racing Game of All Time
Not a bad little list that...
...mine probably would have had Diddy Kong Racing, Project CARS, WipeEout and Star Wars Episode I: RACER thrown in to the mix as well - but it wouldn't have been too different to the above to be honest! (Mario Kart, Gran Turismo, Mario Kart, Mario Kart, Gran Turismo...and so on! )
Famitsu readers clearly know a thing or two about racing games!
Re: Editorial: The Frustrating Quest for a SNES Mini is Bad Business for Nintendo
By making a limited quantity for a limited time only, all they're doing is feeding the scalpers...they should've shelved plans for the SNES Classic for a few years and kept the NES Classic in production until sales started to drop off - at least then, if people missed out on the first couple of batches, they could hold off knowing that they'd be able to get one eventually...why they'd be happy knowing that they're leaving many fans disappointed is just baffling - very poor!
Re: Guide: Where to Pre-Order Your Super NES Classic Edition
All 4 UK links are sold out...
...I'm not getting one of these either am I
Re: Psyonix Studio Lead Discusses the Porting Process of Rocket League
Must have! Will have! ..can't wait!
Re: The eBay Scalpers Are At It Already With The Super NES Classic Edition
Nintendo are so good at making products for the scalper market - they should consider just putting them straight on eBay to take advantage of the increased profit margins! ..look out for the 'N64 Classic Mini: eBay Edition' launching next year!
Re: Thankfully, Europe Is Getting A More Handsome SNES Classic Mini
For years, people have scoured the Arctic tundra in hope of spotting the elusive Sasquatch - and plumbed the depths of Loch Ness in search of its famous monster...soon, we'll be able to add another mythical creature to this exclusive list: the SNES Classic Mini!
Re: PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases
Maybe (adverb) - PR speak for 'no'.
Re: Video: Man Plays Super Mario Bros. In Augmented Reality, Puzzles Bystanders
Phil Spencer: "We call it 'Mixed Reality' now, dammit!"
Re: Hori Unveils Another Nintendo Switch Headset for July, With Plenty of Wires
@audiobrainiac A rebrand on the cards? 'Nintnedo' doesn't seem to have the same ring to it...
Re: Hori Unveils Another Nintendo Switch Headset for July, With Plenty of Wires
A Grip accessory like this one from Nyko might provide a decent solution to the wire problem to be fair...

...might be workable.
Re: Hori Unveils Another Nintendo Switch Headset for July, With Plenty of Wires
Nintendo have just announced their state-of-the-art gaming headset! Check it out:

Re: EA is Focused on Nintendo Switch Portability and "Exploring Other Products"
"We never want to do just a direct port of something"
That'll explain why the games they release on both PS4 and Xbox One are sooooooooo different from one another....
Re: Even After 10 Years, Billy Mitchell Still Hasn't Seen King Of Kong
Darth Vader has never watched Star Wars for the same reason..
Re: Video: Check Out This Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Mod for Those With Grown-Up Hands
**PUKE!**
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**PUUUUUUUKE!!!!!**
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ugh - no - my eyes! - my stomac-
**PUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!**
Re: Nintendo Infographic Outlines Switch and 3DS Games for 2017
@Joytendo22 Stardew Valley out this month?! NICE! ..that's my birthday prezzie sorted!
Re: Nintendo Infographic Outlines Switch and 3DS Games for 2017
There are still a whole bunch of games with no firm release date/window announced - which is kinda frustrating...
Overcooked!: 2017
Stardew Valley: 2017
The Escapists 2: 2017
...it'd be great to know how these games (and more) are going to fit in to my gaming year! #FirstWorldProblems
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo at E3 2017?
My particular highlights were..
Rocket League: Favourite-game-of-the-past-decade-is-hitting-the-Switch GOALS!
Super Mario Odyssey: This was when I finally 'got it' - blew me away! Looks absolutely amazing!
Pokรฉmon Switch: I've waited almost 2 decades for a mainline Pokรฉmon game on a 'home' console...hallelujah!
Metroid Prime 4: This hype-train has a long journey ahead of it - but it's full steam ahead from here to Releaseville!
Re: Ubisoft Boss Yves Guillemot Responds To Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Leaks
I think that pretty much every single Assassin's Creed game there has ever been was leaked before it got officially revealed...either Ubisoft do it deliberately as part of a viral marketing strategy, or they've just been consistently hiring careless/untrustworthy people for the past decade!
Re: Video: Samus Fans Lose Their Minds at Metroid Prime 4 Reveal in Nintendo NY Store
HAHA! That reaction was like the Metroid equivalent of winning the World Cup! Pure pandemonium! Love it!
Re: Ghost Town Games On Why Switch Is The Perfect Platform For Overcooked
Day 1 for me! ..can't wait to channel my inner Gordon Ramsey!
Re: FIFA 18 Gets Reveal Trailer That Suggests Missing Features for Nintendo Switch
We'll be lucky if EA don't cut football from FIFA Switch at this rate...
Re: Rumour: Image Of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle amiibo Surfaces Online
Fake news!
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Online Service Promises a New Approach to Retro Gaming
NES: Modern Edition
Re: SNES Classic Edition Gets Name-Checked In Xbox E3 Survey
An eBay scalpers dream...
Re: FIFA 18 is Back to Being 'EA Sports FIFA' for Nintendo Switch
Pretty sure I've figured out why it isn't called 'FIFA 18' - watch that Japanese commercial above...this game is clearly a FIFA/Dragon Quest cross-over!! ..remember, you heard it here first!
Re: Unreal Engine Adds Full Native Support For Nintendo Switch
@NoxAeturnus It's the (un)real deal!
Re: Random: The King of Kong Is Being Adapted into a Stage Musical
No interest in musicals - not my thing...but, for anyone who hasn't watched it already, I can highly recommend the King of Kong documentary - do yourself a favour and watch it, ASAP! ..you won't regret it - pure entertainment!
Re: Gallery: Check Out Five Control Schemes for ARMS
@JaguarWong Ahhh...that's a shame! Thanks for the heads-up
Re: Gallery: Check Out Five Control Schemes for ARMS
Single Joy-Con play? SOLD!
Re: "No Plans" For Destiny 2 On Switch, Says Project Lead Who Loves Nintendo's Console
AnotherHaloClone 2 isn't coming to Switch? Oh well..
Re: Social Media Post Prompts Speculation That Beenox Is Working On Call Of Duty For Switch
When you Google 'Nintendo Switch Games', scroll the top banner to the right a bit and you'll see Call of Duty: Black Ops listed...perhaps Google knows something that we don't??
Curiouser and curiouser...
Re: Poll: Nintendo is Keen on 'Social Competitive Gaming' on Switch - Are You Game?
@Musashiden My thoughts exactly! The Switch needs voice chat, live streaming and a dedicated hub/app to watch broadcasts on before anyone will take this assertion that they're serious about 'social competitive gaming' seriously - they've got perfect games for it - they just need to build the right infrastructure around them...let's wait and see what the online service will bring!