@Sunsy Thanks, turns out 20:00 was the U.K. time. My son has had one game, I’ve not been able to get into a match at all.
Now just getting the unable to enter game message so I think we broke the severs .. Good Job 👏🏾I think I may bypass this in June .... at least we’ll have Splatfest next month
No way to play certain games effectively without extra expense
Prefer the convenience of home/mobile play
Drift issues a worry (even with cleaning spray)
Mostly play mine handheld but this would feel like a downgrade. I’ll hold out for a Pro version or maybe switch to the current Red Box version for better battery life.
Just been to Hyper Japan (UK) so I’ve had a taste of all the latest games out soon 🥳
Mario/Sonic Olympics has a different control scheme from the others but very playable.
Link’s Awakening is everything you may remember (for those of a certain age!) but brought up to date with new features, the art style is so good.
Sword n Shield is just as good as always - still not sold on Dynamaxing but looking forward to the raid battles.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is very good, lots of action and the characters look how they should too...
Mario Maker 2 was loved by the family, I’m not as keen on it but the new gameplay ideas keep it fresh.
Luigi Mansion 3 ... just buy it, it is amazing!
Didn’t get to try Cadence of Hyrule, looks good but I wasn’t sold on Crypt .. will retry the demo and consider from there.
Same demo for Daemon X as released on eshop before but looked brighter. Son completed the demo, lost his mech suit right at the end but took down the boss 👌🏾
In summary - Nintendo have a great Q3 lineup and with the Switch lite for the younger generation (or older handheld gamers), the future is Ninten Do.
@AlohaPizzaJack - fan as in the experience Nintendo wanted us to have with Zelda VR or the VR kit as a whole. There’s not much ‘free’ content that I can think of they’ve given that hasn’t been good, or am I wrong? Yes it’s ‘free’ but I paid for Switch, Zelda & Labo kit, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to try it. I could have lived without the freeness in this instance.
I’m still sticking with my Switch don’t worry about that. I’ll try it again seated with motion controls off & see if I get a better reaction.
I’m all for innovation no matter if it’s paid or free, I just don’t want to feel worse after the experience.
I’ve been Team Nintendo since the SNES and Gameboy so I’ll try anything they have to offer. But there was a thing back then known as the Nintendo Seal of Quality - the games may not always have been the best looking but the gameplay could rarely be faulted.
I had no problems with the 3DS, I’ve got all the Labo sets & was so excited for VR ... the kits are great, gameplay is there but we knew the graphics were never going to match even mid range VR.
Having tried out Oculus and Vive without any motion sickness, I could never understand what people meant by this ... I lasted about 20 seconds in Zelda VR playing standing up and I felt so giddy it was unreal!
I’ll try it with the motion turned off for me & my kids to see if it’s any different (and Oddessy also needs a test run), but Nintendo lost a die hard fan today with that experience.
@OorWullie very well done, I’m placing in the top 20 regularly and had quite a few 2/3 placements but the gold still eludes me.
I don’t think anyone’s mentioned yet that the Switch camera/video function works for this too. Good way to show why you got knocked out 98th as targeted by 8 people!!
Don’t need a plug, what would people recommend for a battery pack that can also charge the switch? I mostly play handheld so need a portable power source. I remember there was an article that explained about it (Anker battery pack?) but can’t find it.
I was already sold on this but those videos just showed more spoilers that I wish I would have discovered myself.
I think I'm gonna have to pay out for a 4th Switch for my son so he can battle his twin in robot wars ... I may try & find something to wrap the handle portions in to stop sweat-warping too.
I'm a adult & I'm looking forward to getting this! Also it's a lesson in working together to create something with my sons - hopefully I can get a ticket to the UK event and can get 'hands on' with creative building.
Even right in front of my router I only get two bars, eshop videos are choppy & pretty unwatchable. On a wireless Sky connection I've got speeds of 3.8mbps/843kbps so I definitely need to get a better setup but don't know how! Router is a whole room away from my TV/switch. Wii U/3DS & other devices work a lot better in same location 😖
For the Japanese speakers/owners - is there a way to search for demos on the Japanese eshop? Sometimes there are demos that haven't yet reached the uk (or in the case of Tetris have better options).
Kind of a side-step to the main topic but .. has anyone had a problem with the right joystick? I notice it times (normally Zelda) that after moving Link still moves on his own.
I've recalibrated it & it appears sluggish when moving from bottom to centre, resetting the whole Joy Con helps but hasn't fixed it fully.
3D on a handheld ... having attended a 3DS event, it promised much but in the end didn't deliver. Sports & movies I remember were part of the USP, we ended up with sports clips & very late in its life 3D cartoons & short movies. Even though the film was blergh at least the trailer for Green Lantern looked good & showed what could of been.
To those that are paying $80 for SNES mini to get StarFox 2, Nintendo have stated before that the quality of their games are such that they still hold their value 😂
I just wish I had pre-ordered when I had the chance, still have my SNES as my 1st home console but I want it. This Hyperkin sounds good on paper but no substitute for the real thing.
@ThomasBW84: I can't find Disgaea 5 demo on the UK eshop - you sure it's there?
To all: Have found it on the Japanese eshop & all the menus/character comments are in English (with Japanese voices) so if you want to try it out now you know where to go 👍🏾
Since I got mine, my beloved 3DS has now become my side-chick!
In all seriousness I love the Switch, I'm out at work most of the time so have only played Snipperclips demo once on the tv. If I had BOTW on Wii U, I don't think it would get played as much as I currently have. For me it's a handheld with the option of playing at home (but can't wait for a week off to explore on the big screen).
I think it's better than the Wii, if it sells half as well I'd be happy - but if the games flow steadily & more third parties get involved then I think it could be a king slayer.
Don't know if it makes a difference but the FIFA version they showed was the undocked version, so doesn't that mean it's running at 720p? So in my mind it's not going to match up to the docked 1080p version & obviously be less graphically than PS4/Xbox one. I'm more a Pro Evo guy so I'm not too bothered but FIFA go the go should help shift a few systems just because it's FIFA.
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Re: Reminder: Ninjala's Open Beta Starts Today, Join In On Switch For Free
@Sunsy Thanks, turns out 20:00 was the U.K. time.
My son has had one game, I’ve not been able to get into a match at all.
Now just getting the unable to enter game message so I think we broke the severs .. Good Job 👏🏾I think I may bypass this in June .... at least we’ll have Splatfest next month
Re: Reminder: Ninjala's Open Beta Starts Today, Join In On Switch For Free
Not currently working, time is shown as 20:00 - 21:00 but not sure if this is U.K. or PT ... anyone?
Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Lite Is Out Today, Are You Getting One?
Mostly play mine handheld but this would feel like a downgrade. I’ll hold out for a Pro version or maybe switch to the current Red Box version for better battery life.
Re: Conker's Creator Doesn't Think There Would Be As Much Noise For Other Rare IP On Switch
Goldeneye/Perfect Dark
Blast Corps
We already have Mario but I’d be up for some Conker and Banjo on Switch too.
Rare Replay I’ve heard mixed things but I’d give it a go too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13th)
Just been to Hyper Japan (UK) so I’ve had a taste of all the latest games out soon 🥳
Mario/Sonic Olympics has a different control scheme from the others but very playable.
Link’s Awakening is everything you may remember (for those of a certain age!) but brought up to date with new features, the art style is so good.
Sword n Shield is just as good as always - still not sold on Dynamaxing but looking forward to the raid battles.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is very good, lots of action and the characters look how they should too...
Mario Maker 2 was loved by the family, I’m not as keen on it but the new gameplay ideas keep it fresh.
Luigi Mansion 3 ... just buy it, it is amazing!
Didn’t get to try Cadence of Hyrule, looks good but I wasn’t sold on Crypt .. will retry the demo and consider from there.
Same demo for Daemon X as released on eshop before but looked brighter. Son completed the demo, lost his mech suit right at the end but took down the boss 👌🏾
In summary - Nintendo have a great Q3 lineup and with the Switch lite for the younger generation (or older handheld gamers), the future is Ninten Do.
Re: Feature: The Best Movie Licences On Nintendo Systems
No Batman on the Gameboy?? Tough game but I thought it was great.
Re: Celebrate 15 Years Of QubicGames, Lots Of Codes Up For Grabs
I won a prize - Blazing Beaks for me! Thanks to @nintendolife and Qubic Games for the opportunity & congrats to the other winners 👍🏾
Re: Pocket Card Jockey Dev Team Discuss The Chance Of A Sequel
Love this game! A sequel would be very welcome please and thank you.
Re: Minimalist Flying Adventure Bird Game + Lands On Switch This Friday
Star Game ...
Bird Fox ...
64 + ...
Reminds me of something but the name escapes me.
Re: Hands On: Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild VR Made Us Want To Puke
@AlohaPizzaJack - fan as in the experience Nintendo wanted us to have with Zelda VR or the VR kit as a whole. There’s not much ‘free’ content that I can think of they’ve given that hasn’t been good, or am I wrong? Yes it’s ‘free’ but I paid for Switch, Zelda & Labo kit, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to try it. I could have lived without the freeness in this instance.
I’m still sticking with my Switch don’t worry about that. I’ll try it again seated with motion controls off & see if I get a better reaction.
I’m all for innovation no matter if it’s paid or free, I just don’t want to feel worse after the experience.
Re: Hands On: Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild VR Made Us Want To Puke
I’ve been Team Nintendo since the SNES and Gameboy so I’ll try anything they have to offer. But there was a thing back then known as the Nintendo Seal of Quality - the games may not always have been the best looking but the gameplay could rarely be faulted.
I had no problems with the 3DS, I’ve got all the Labo sets & was so excited for VR ... the kits are great, gameplay is there but we knew the graphics were never going to match even mid range VR.
Having tried out Oculus and Vive without any motion sickness, I could never understand what people meant by this ... I lasted about 20 seconds in Zelda VR playing standing up and I felt so giddy it was unreal!
I’ll try it with the motion turned off for me & my kids to see if it’s any different (and Oddessy also needs a test run), but Nintendo lost a die hard fan today with that experience.
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Technical Director Reveals More About The Labo VR Update
@Desy64 I’m a glasses wearer & there is plenty of room.
Re: God Eater 3 Hacks And Slashes Its Way To Switch This July
@Skid me too! Maybe he’s been in hiding since the Katana ‘incident’
Re: Review: Tetris 99 - A Revolutionary Take On A Puzzle Classic
@OorWullie very well done, I’m placing in the top 20 regularly and had quite a few 2/3 placements but the gold still eludes me.
I don’t think anyone’s mentioned yet that the Switch camera/video function works for this too. Good way to show why you got knocked out 98th as targeted by 8 people!!
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th February
If you like Tetris you’ll love it! Very intense battling on there 👌🏾
Re: Arcade Survival Racer BlazeRush Is Smashing Its Way To Switch Next Week
One level looked like Temple Run DX! I could be tempted by a bit of the old crash n smash racing
Re: Management-Sim Holy Potatoes! We’re In Space?! Arrives On Switch eShop Next Week
Trailer looks interesting, missed the 1st game in the series. I do like these types of games so may check it out
Re: Video: InkyPen Launch Trailer Demonstrates How You Can Enjoy Your Comics On Switch
If you’ve not done it (and let’s be honest, who does!) check out the Terms and Conditions page of InkyPen.
Re: Shmup Twin Pack R-Type Dimensions Coming To Switch This Winter
That music still gets me hyped, come to the U.K. pretty please!
Re: Switch-Exclusive Senran Kagura Reflexions Will "Deliver Exciting Sensations" This September
This video gave me Feel the Magic/Project Rub vibes
Re: Salty Shores Update Is Coming To Rocket League Next Week
Every time I stop playing, there’s another reason to come back.
Hope my car has SPF 50 paintwork ☀️
Re: New Splatoon Secret Project Is Set To "Shock The World" Just Days Before E3
Zapfish turns evil?
Cuttlefish joins the fight??
Ink-Shock weapons coming???
Or just maybe ... F.L.U.D.D. makes a long awaited appearance #MarioXsplat2n
Re: Scrolling Shooter Black Bird Will Blast A Path Of Destruction On Switch
From the music, I hope Ashley from Warioware makes an appearance as a bonus character
Re: Tiny Yet Beefy USB-C Power Supply Has its Kickstarter Eyes Set on Switch
Don’t need a plug, what would people recommend for a battery pack that can also charge the switch? I mostly play handheld so need a portable power source.
I remember there was an article that explained about it (Anker battery pack?) but can’t find it.
Re: Move Over Baby Mario, Coffin Dodgers Is Bringing Geriatric Kart Racing To Switch
turns off hearing aid & goes back to watching ducks fight over bread
Re: Video: Get To Know Nintendo Labo Even Better With These In-Depth Trailers
I was already sold on this but those videos just showed more spoilers that I wish I would have discovered myself.
I think I'm gonna have to pay out for a 4th Switch for my son so he can battle his twin in robot wars ... I may try & find something to wrap the handle portions in to stop sweat-warping too.
Re: Control The Walking Dead As Undead Horde Shuffles Towards Switch
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Re: Control The Walking Dead As Undead Horde Shuffles Towards Switch
So that's what happens when h Pikmin die...
Re: World Of Goo Studio Is Bringing 7 Billion Humans To Nintendo Switch
That President looks and sounds awfully familiar ... art imitating life?
Re: Labo's Cardboard Revolution Adds Almost $1.4 billion to Nintendo's Value
Plus I'm sure the instructions are easier than Ikea's.
Re: Labo's Cardboard Revolution Adds Almost $1.4 billion to Nintendo's Value
I'm a adult & I'm looking forward to getting this! Also it's a lesson in working together to create something with my sons - hopefully I can get a ticket to the UK event and can get 'hands on' with creative building.
Re: The Switch eShop Now Lets You Search for Game Demos
@vinicity that's great thanks!
Re: Guide: Give Your Switch's Download Speed a Little Boost by Changing the MTU
Even right in front of my router I only get two bars, eshop videos are choppy & pretty unwatchable.
On a wireless Sky connection I've got speeds of 3.8mbps/843kbps so I definitely need to get a better setup but don't know how! Router is a whole room away from my TV/switch. Wii U/3DS & other devices work a lot better in same location 😖
Re: The Switch eShop Now Lets You Search for Game Demos
For the Japanese speakers/owners - is there a way to search for demos on the Japanese eshop? Sometimes there are demos that haven't yet reached the uk (or in the case of Tetris have better options).
Re: Your Joy-Con Can Now Have a D-Pad if You’re Brave Enough
Kind of a side-step to the main topic but .. has anyone had a problem with the right joystick? I notice it times (normally Zelda) that after moving Link still moves on his own.
I've recalibrated it & it appears sluggish when moving from bottom to centre, resetting the whole Joy Con helps but hasn't fixed it fully.
Re: We Almost Got Golf Story On The Wii U
Enjoyed this game so much, I'm hoping the video capture feature will be linked to this soon. Gotta show off those skill shots!
Re: Talking Point: An Era Ends As Nintendo Continues to Ignore 3D on the 3DS
3D on a handheld ... having attended a 3DS event, it promised much but in the end didn't deliver.
Sports & movies I remember were part of the USP, we ended up with sports clips & very late in its life 3D cartoons & short movies.
Even though the film was blergh at least the trailer for Green Lantern looked good & showed what could of been.
Re: First Impressions: Defying Gravity in Skyrim for Nintendo Switch
11th not to have played this game, but I'm planning to!
Re: Floor Kids Will Start the Beat on Switch This Holiday Season
DLC for Ozone & Turbo and I'll be lockin' (#theres no stopping Switch)
Re: Mayo Wins in Splatoon 2's Battle of the Condiments
Mayo won the popular vote over Ketchup & won ... if only life reflected video games ...
Re: Elminage Original Will Be Crawling Through Your 3DS Dungeon This Week
Meh, give me the Original Golden Sun over this.
Re: Hyperkin Reveals HDMI SNES Clone, The Supa RetroN HD
@retro_player_22
That's helpful thanks. Although as a U.K. gamer this part of the article applies to me
'Preorders have already opened up (and sold out) internationally.'
I'm sure I'll get one, just not paying the current pre-order pricing of £150-200 for one.
Re: Hyperkin Reveals HDMI SNES Clone, The Supa RetroN HD
To those that are paying $80 for SNES mini to get StarFox 2, Nintendo have stated before that the quality of their games are such that they still hold their value 😂
I just wish I had pre-ordered when I had the chance, still have my SNES as my 1st home console but I want it. This Hyperkin sounds good on paper but no substitute for the real thing.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th May (Europe)
@ThomasBW84: I can't find Disgaea 5 demo on the UK eshop - you sure it's there?
To all: Have found it on the Japanese eshop & all the menus/character comments are in English (with Japanese voices) so if you want to try it out now you know where to go 👍🏾
Re: Fast RMX Version 1.2 Is Now Live
@Pat84 I guessed it was a small file, fact I didn't have to select & install it like on the 3DS made it a bonus too. Auto updates, me likey.
Re: Fast RMX Version 1.2 Is Now Live
Away from home atm, turned on mobile hotspot & in about 10 seconds update downloaded! What sorcery is this??
Re: Poll: A Month of Nintendo Switch - Do You Think It's Heading for Success?
Since I got mine, my beloved 3DS has now become my side-chick!
In all seriousness I love the Switch, I'm out at work most of the time so have only played Snipperclips demo once on the tv. If I had BOTW on Wii U, I don't think it would get played as much as I currently have. For me it's a handheld with the option of playing at home (but can't wait for a week off to explore on the big screen).
I think it's better than the Wii, if it sells half as well I'd be happy - but if the games flow steadily & more third parties get involved then I think it could be a king slayer.
Re: Pokémon + Mega Bloks Is A Thing That Is Happening, And We're Totally Cool With That
Get them early, could be toy of the year!
Re: Random: Here's What Happens When A Toyota Takes On Street Fighter Baddie M. Bison
Perfect!
Re: Video: FIFA 18 Gets Shown Off In Japanese Nintendo Switch Commercial
Don't know if it makes a difference but the FIFA version they showed was the undocked version, so doesn't that mean it's running at 720p? So in my mind it's not going to match up to the docked 1080p version & obviously be less graphically than PS4/Xbox one.
I'm more a Pro Evo guy so I'm not too bothered but FIFA go the go should help shift a few systems just because it's FIFA.