IGN's Brian Altano mentioned (on a recent podcast) that there might/will be an accessory like this to launch in tandem with the upcoming 'Namco Museum' collection on Switch...the idea is that you could slide the Switch in vertically and play the classics in their original portrait style (much like the iPad 'arcade machines' @UK-Nintendo posted above!) ..hope that's true!
It's funny, the early marketing of the WiiU that you mentioned - where one half of a couple would play the WiiU off-screen as the other watched TV - is pretty much how the Switch is being used in my household! ..if there's a sporting event or gripping drama on TV that one of us wants to watch, the other is quite happy to un-dock the Switch and get their game on!
The core concept was there with the WiiU - but the unattractive hardware, limited flexibility and lack of system selling software meant that it fell short.
The Switch takes the core concept of the WiiU and stretches it even further - you can now play completely untethered...you can take your AAA home console with you, anywhere!
..they also seem to have learned some other valuable lessons from the WiiU; the WiiU's styling was often compared unfavourably to a Fisher Price tablet - so they made the Switch look sleek and modern...the mistakes with software have also been noted and improved upon - the early titles are stronger, with shorter gaps between big releases. It's a recipe for success
I cannot describe just how good the Switch actually feels - it's blown me away! I pre-ordered one and hoped that I'd love it as much as I had some of Nintendo's previous consoles...if you ask me right now, I'd say that the Switch is my favourite console EVER - if I'm still saying that in 5 years time, I'll be a very VERY happy customer!
However, thanks to the ever-growing list of home improvements that I'm having to attend to - and the ever-growing costs - there probably won't be a second Switch in my household any time soon though! Haha! (..don't get old kids!)
Zelda's voice is my least favourite part of the game - not because she has an English accent - I'm English myself! (the actress does a decent English accent, I'll give her that! ) It's just that her delivery was, well, weak...
The guy that voiced Daruk (the Goron Champion) did a much better job in my opinion - really brought life to the character! ..Zelda, one of the most iconic and 'kick ass' female characters in gaming, should have a voice to match - I found her meek and mild delivery to be disappointing to say the least...
My preferred play option is the Wheel - Auto-Accelerate and Steering Assist were turned on by default - even in single player...easy enough to turn them off from the pause menu - look out for a little antenna sticking out the back of your Kart if you don't want them on!
Hold up, I'm confused... I thought it was possible to connect Switch's wirelessly in Tabletop mode for some on-the-go multiplayer action? ..only if you're all connected to the internet then I'm guessing?
Ask these anonymous devs if they want any vinegar with ALL THAT SALT!!
..sure, if Marketing Execs are in charge of curation - that's bad...that's very bad! Marketing Execs are, after all, the best evidence we currently have for the existence of the Devil...but, developers who find themselves on the wrong side of the divide are bound to be pretty salty about it - so you should take their remarks with a pinch of...y'now
(Great article by the way! )
QUESTION: Can driver-assist/auto-accelerate be used online? Might help inexperienced players enjoy the online mode a bit more
..back in the Wii days, I'd often be placed in races against people's Grandparent's - who'd somehow manage to get lapped 4 times in a 3 lap race!! ..they can't have had much fun! (slight exaggeration, but these are the people who'd benefit most )
How on EARTH isn't Donkey Kong already in the Hall of Fame?!?! Shocking!
(p.s. There's a really cool little documentary called 'King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters' which follows the battle for the DK World Record - well worth a watch for anyone who is interested...pure entertainment!)
I've got the Splatoon 2: Global Testfire downloaded and ready to go ..I'm now mentally preparing myself for the likelihood that a bunch of young Inkling Boys and Girls around the globe are going to lay the splat down with me!
Completely disagree - when you think of an accessible game, you think of games like Wii Sports...somehow I can't see my Nan getting in to Zelda - no matter how much of a BEAST she was at Wii Sports bowling!
Breath of the Wild is hard - even just figuring out what all of the 18 different buttons do would be quite a daunting prospect to an inexperienced gamer - I would not recommend this game based on its accessibility...no, 1-2-Switch is accessible, SnipperClips too - Zelda is almost the polar opposite.
...I really hope that no casual gamers buy the game on the back of this irresponsibly titled article - they'll be in for a shock if they do.
@CB85 Yeah, I think it probably was US - not sure what the service is like for us Europeans (hopefully similar!) ..I might send my Joy-Con in after I get myself a Pro Controller - just so I don't risk having to go Switch-less for a period of time!
@CB85 This is what I want to know! ..it's all well and good showing what they did - but the pertinent question is: DID IT WORK?!
The good news is, from what CNET state on their article, the repair was done in under a week - that's decent ..I like to imagine that some guy is sat in a room somewhere with a screwdriver and a bucket of foam squares!
I'd really like a carry case that doubles as an adjustable kickstand - and allows you to charge the Switch in tabletop mode...
eg. a combination of the Hori Tough Case...
...and the Hori Play Stand
The idea of carrying a case AND a separate stand (+AC adapter & other accessories) doesn't really appeal to me - an all-in-one product would be a more portable solution which would suit me better...anyone know of anything I should check out?
Nothing for me quite yet, my wallet needs a rest for a while! Haha! ...I could be tempted to download Stardew Valley, Yooka-Laylee, Overcooked!, and The Escapists 2 from the eShop down the line - but I'll need to save up some yen first!
@Anti-Matter I did have an issue with my left Joy-Con (Neon Blue) - but I appear to have resolved it by moving my Switch dock...something must've been disrupting the signal where I previously had it
I was having issues with my left Joy-Con - so I decided to do some DIY troubleshooting:
I used the Switch's 'control stick calibration' tool and noticed that, when I moved the stick about on Joy-Con (L), the signal was a bit jumpy...so I moved the Switch dock around until it was running smooth and haven't had a problem since.
The left Joy-Con certainly has a weaker connection than the right one - but you can improve the docked experience at home with a bit of trial and error...
Nintendo should certainly try to make an improved Joy-Con (L) going forward though...
Breath Of The Wild - SOLD! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - PRE-ORDERED! Overcooked! - YES PLEASE! The Escapists 2 - JUST TELL ME WHEN! Yooka-Laylee - BANJO-KAZOOTHREE?! DONE DEAL! Stardew Valley - WITH CO-OP?! TAKE MY YEN! Mario Odyssey - gulp ...I'M GONNA NEED MORE YEN!!
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Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's E3 2017 Plans?
I'm so old, I still call Mario; 'Jumpman'
...and, yes, I'm really excited about Jumpman Odyssey!
Re: Random: The Nintendo Switch is Perfect as a Tiny Arcade Cabinet
@aaronsullivan Me too! ..although, I can't find any info about it at all on Google - hope Mr Altano wasn't spreading fake news!
Re: Random: The Nintendo Switch is Perfect as a Tiny Arcade Cabinet
IGN's Brian Altano mentioned (on a recent podcast) that there might/will be an accessory like this to launch in tandem with the upcoming 'Namco Museum' collection on Switch...the idea is that you could slide the Switch in vertically and play the classics in their original portrait style (much like the iPad 'arcade machines' @UK-Nintendo posted above!) ..hope that's true!
Re: New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Rewards Appear on My Nintendo in North America
So excited when I saw this!
Then I actually read the article...
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Has a Chance for Significant Success, Especially as a Portable
Very good article - enjoyed it a lot!
It's funny, the early marketing of the WiiU that you mentioned - where one half of a couple would play the WiiU off-screen as the other watched TV - is pretty much how the Switch is being used in my household! ..if there's a sporting event or gripping drama on TV that one of us wants to watch, the other is quite happy to un-dock the Switch and get their game on!
The core concept was there with the WiiU - but the unattractive hardware, limited flexibility and lack of system selling software meant that it fell short.
The Switch takes the core concept of the WiiU and stretches it even further - you can now play completely untethered...you can take your AAA home console with you, anywhere!
..they also seem to have learned some other valuable lessons from the WiiU; the WiiU's styling was often compared unfavourably to a Fisher Price tablet - so they made the Switch look sleek and modern...the mistakes with software have also been noted and improved upon - the early titles are stronger, with shorter gaps between big releases. It's a recipe for success
I cannot describe just how good the Switch actually feels - it's blown me away! I pre-ordered one and hoped that I'd love it as much as I had some of Nintendo's previous consoles...if you ask me right now, I'd say that the Switch is my favourite console EVER - if I'm still saying that in 5 years time, I'll be a very VERY happy customer!
However, thanks to the ever-growing list of home improvements that I'm having to attend to - and the ever-growing costs - there probably won't be a second Switch in my household any time soon though! Haha! (..don't get old kids!)
Re: Cemu Wii U Emulator Version 1.7.5 Shows Daunting Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Too many pixels...completely fails to capture Nintendo's signature blurriness
Re: Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red & Green and Street Fighter II Inducted Into World Video Game Hall of Fame
You missed the word 'belatedly' out of the title...it should read:
"Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red & Green and Street Fighter II Belatedly Inducted Into World Video Game Hall of Fame"
...Donkey Kong, at the very least, should've been in from day one!
Re: Death Squared is Making Its Way to the Nintendo Switch eShop
Yes! This looks great! (..if the price is right! )
Re: Feature: Taking A Deep Breath: Introducing The Voice Of Zelda, Patricia Summersett
Zelda's voice is my least favourite part of the game - not because she has an English accent - I'm English myself! (the actress does a decent English accent, I'll give her that! ) It's just that her delivery was, well, weak...
The guy that voiced Daruk (the Goron Champion) did a much better job in my opinion - really brought life to the character! ..Zelda, one of the most iconic and 'kick ass' female characters in gaming, should have a voice to match - I found her meek and mild delivery to be disappointing to say the least...
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Discusses NES Mini Demand and Apologises to Those That Missed Out
Boooooooooo!
Re: Guide: Tips for Getting Started in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Max love for this game!
My preferred play option is the Wheel - Auto-Accelerate and Steering Assist were turned on by default - even in single player...easy enough to turn them off from the pause menu - look out for a little antenna sticking out the back of your Kart if you don't want them on!
Re: LAN Play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Only Truly Suitable for Competitions and Events
@beazlen1 @ThomasBW84 Thanks guys, appreciated
Re: LAN Play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Only Truly Suitable for Competitions and Events
Hold up, I'm confused...
I thought it was possible to connect Switch's wirelessly in Tabletop mode for some on-the-go multiplayer action? ..only if you're all connected to the internet then I'm guessing?
Re: Feature: The Growing Pains of Curation on the Nintendo Switch eShop
Ask these anonymous devs if they want any vinegar with ALL THAT SALT!!
..sure, if Marketing Execs are in charge of curation - that's bad...that's very bad! Marketing Execs are, after all, the best evidence we currently have for the existence of the Devil...but, developers who find themselves on the wrong side of the divide are bound to be pretty salty about it - so you should take their remarks with a pinch of...y'now
(Great article by the way! )
Re: Video: How Well Does Virtual Reality Work On The Nintendo Switch?
Literally the best bedroom I've ever seen in my life!
Re: Video: Developers Show Gameplay Footage of Minecraft: Switch Edition
Video capture on Switch:
Take 1000 screenshots
Make a super-fast slideshow of them
-Voilà !- ..'video'
Re: The Legend of Zelda Custom Chess Set Now Available
@Kid_Sickarus s'all good! ..she knows she's not universally loved! **Listen!**
Re: The Legend of Zelda Custom Chess Set Now Available
@Kid_Sickarus How very dare you! Navi is life, Navi is love! <3
Re: Random: Switch Actress 'Karen' Embraces her Nintendo Meme
@Capt_N Gotta be more famous than Corrin, right?
Re: Random: Switch Actress 'Karen' Embraces her Nintendo Meme
Rumour has it, she'll be a playable character in the next Smash Bros. game...
Re: Video: The Problem with the Joy-Con Steering Wheels and How to Fix It
'Foam adhesive pads' trending on eBay...probably!
Who else just ordered some?
Re: Feature: 30 Games We Might Get On The SNES Mini Classic Edition
Who cares..?
My hopes of owning, or even seeing one are close to 0% - so I'm staying well clear of this particular hype-train...
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
QUESTION: Can driver-assist/auto-accelerate be used online? Might help inexperienced players enjoy the online mode a bit more
..back in the Wii days, I'd often be placed in races against people's Grandparent's - who'd somehow manage to get lapped 4 times in a 3 lap race!! ..they can't have had much fun! (slight exaggeration, but these are the people who'd benefit most )
Re: Random: Nintendo Officially States Ganondorf's Last Name
|| "Mr Dragmire....I've been expecting you" ||
Re: Rumour: SNES Classic Mini Coming Later This Year
Even if it is real - I doubt I'll ever see one, so it may as well not be!
Re: Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red and Green Nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
How on EARTH isn't Donkey Kong already in the Hall of Fame?!?! Shocking!
(p.s. There's a really cool little documentary called 'King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters' which follows the battle for the DK World Record - well worth a watch for anyone who is interested...pure entertainment!)
Re: NES Mini Also Discontinued in Australia
BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Re: Payday 2 Announced For Nintendo Switch
I kept meaning to download this game! Switch is the perfect excuse to finally pick it up SOLD!
Re: Fresh Data Shows That Four Out Of Five Pokémon GO Players Have Given Up Hunting
I expect that 4 out of every 5 Breath of the Wild players will have stopped playing in 9-or-so months time...
Re: Random: Someone Turned a Dead Nintendo 64 Into a Funky Retro Switch Dock
Troubleshooting tips from an N64 super fan:
If the Switch doesn't dock correctly..
Take it out of the N64
Give it a blow
Pop it back in
...and it'll magically be working just fine!
Re: Deals: You've Gotta Catch All Of This Pokémon Merchandise
Still no Machamp mankini..? I'm out.
Re: Random: Don't Try To Dock Your Nintendo Switch Like This At Home
Steph Curry docks his Switch from beyond the 3 point line!* (*probably!)
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd March (North America)
I've got the Splatoon 2: Global Testfire downloaded and ready to go ..I'm now mentally preparing myself for the likelihood that a bunch of young Inkling Boys and Girls around the globe are going to lay the splat down with me!
Re: Behold The Majesty Of The GameCube-Styled Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
@KiWiiU_Freek WOW!!
Re: Behold The Majesty Of The GameCube-Styled Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
Yeah great....if you think the best thing about the Wavebird controller was the colour :/
...one of these with a D-Pad, however - maybe some analog triggers thrown in for good measure - now that would be great!
Re: Nintendo Says There is No Design Issue Causing Left Joy-Con Connection Drops
That little joke at the end...STOLEN! Lifted it straight out of the comments section of the previous 'Joy-Con repair' article...not cool brah.
Re: Editorial: After The Bold Brilliance Of Breath Of The Wild, Where Can Zelda Go Next?
Hold on to your Lon Lon Milk guys, I've got an idea...
Imagine a Zelda game with a perfect 100 Metascore...
Are you thinking what I'm thinking...?
YES!
LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD OCARINA OF TIME!!!
>Hi-five<
Re: Editorial: Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Most Accessible of Nintendo Switch Games
Completely disagree - when you think of an accessible game, you think of games like Wii Sports...somehow I can't see my Nan getting in to Zelda - no matter how much of a BEAST she was at Wii Sports bowling!
Breath of the Wild is hard - even just figuring out what all of the 18 different buttons do would be quite a daunting prospect to an inexperienced gamer - I would not recommend this game based on its accessibility...no, 1-2-Switch is accessible, SnipperClips too - Zelda is almost the polar opposite.
...I really hope that no casual gamers buy the game on the back of this irresponsibly titled article - they'll be in for a shock if they do.
Re: Nintendo Fixes the Left Joy-Con Problem with a Small Piece of Foam
@CB85 Yeah, I think it probably was US - not sure what the service is like for us Europeans (hopefully similar!) ..I might send my Joy-Con in after I get myself a Pro Controller - just so I don't risk having to go Switch-less for a period of time!
Re: Nintendo Fixes the Left Joy-Con Problem with a Small Piece of Foam
@CB85 This is what I want to know! ..it's all well and good showing what they did - but the pertinent question is: DID IT WORK?!
The good news is, from what CNET state on their article, the repair was done in under a week - that's decent ..I like to imagine that some guy is sat in a room somewhere with a screwdriver and a bucket of foam squares!
Re: Game Freak is Recruiting For New Console Game
All aboard the Pokémon Hype Train! CHOO! CHOOO!!
Re: Guide: Protect Your Nintendo Switch On The Move With These Carrying Cases
I'd really like a carry case that doubles as an adjustable kickstand - and allows you to charge the Switch in tabletop mode...
eg. a combination of the Hori Tough Case...
...and the Hori Play Stand
The idea of carrying a case AND a separate stand (+AC adapter & other accessories) doesn't really appeal to me - an all-in-one product would be a more portable solution which would suit me better...anyone know of anything I should check out?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th March (North America)
Nothing for me quite yet, my wallet needs a rest for a while! Haha! ...I could be tempted to download Stardew Valley, Yooka-Laylee, Overcooked!, and The Escapists 2 from the eShop down the line - but I'll need to save up some yen first!
Re: Site News: A Massive Thank You To All Our Viewers On YouTube
Ooo! Shiny! ...'grats! <3
Re: Hey Kids! You Can Hide Nintendo Switch Playtime From Your Parents by Going Offline
Haha! This would have spread around the playground like wildfire when I was a kid!
Re: Report: Amazon UK Offering Partial Refunds Following Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Complaints
@Anti-Matter I did have an issue with my left Joy-Con (Neon Blue) - but I appear to have resolved it by moving my Switch dock...something must've been disrupting the signal where I previously had it
Re: Nintendo Has Reportedly Sold 1.5 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide
@Blister Othello...being able to switch between TV and tablet is a game changer for the franchise!
Re: Feature: Bringing The Sega Classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap To A New Legion Of Fans
🎶 Wonder Boy! What is the secret of your power..? 🎶
Sorry, couldn't resist
Re: "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
I was having issues with my left Joy-Con - so I decided to do some DIY troubleshooting:
I used the Switch's 'control stick calibration' tool and noticed that, when I moved the stick about on Joy-Con (L), the signal was a bit jumpy...so I moved the Switch dock around until it was running smooth and haven't had a problem since.
The left Joy-Con certainly has a weaker connection than the right one - but you can improve the docked experience at home with a bit of trial and error...
Nintendo should certainly try to make an improved Joy-Con (L) going forward though...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Switch Has Started Well - Now the Real Challenge Begins
They convinced me to 'switch'!
Breath Of The Wild - SOLD!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - PRE-ORDERED!
Overcooked! - YES PLEASE!
The Escapists 2 - JUST TELL ME WHEN!
Yooka-Laylee - BANJO-KAZOOTHREE?! DONE DEAL!
Stardew Valley - WITH CO-OP?! TAKE MY YEN!
Mario Odyssey - gulp ...I'M GONNA NEED MORE YEN!!
The future? ..Smash Bros.? ..Metroid? ..Pokémon? ..Starfox? ..Super Mario Bros.? ..Animal Crossing? ..'Switch' Sports? ..Mario Maker? ..Pikmin? ..F-Zero? ..something unexpected?
...I think it's gonna be alright!