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[serenewarfare]

So how many outlets got review units? And how many of them are having the sync issue?

Because we need to know that before we can decide whether this is a problem that is relatively isolated or a distaster.

 

[Fritz]

If joycons aren't syncing everyone should be cancelling their preorders ASAP and waiting for fixed units. Wow. We have another Galaxy Note 7 on our hands?

This reads like a realdonaldtrump tweet

 

[stilgar]

I'd say more like we have a Hindenburg on our hands.

A probable Tchernobyl.

 

[Kebiinu]

Let's panic

Lmao, and that's exactly what's happening.

 

[Skittzo0413]

We didn't do a video on the unboxing or using the system but more so discuss how it is using it on a day to day basis.

During one part we do bring up two technical issues I have with the Switch, which I'm really hoping are just isolated to our console. One is with the battery not charging all the way even when it's docked, and the other with some issues of input lag in rare cases when the Joy-Con are detached from the console itself.

Nintendo Switch First Impressions - What's Up Games

(To clarify, for those inevitably asking how the hell we got one, this is a press unit for GameZone.com, which will be having a written preview up as well)

Edit: Oh! I see other sites have had issues with the left Joy-Con as well.

Isn't battery not charging all the way pretty common with modern electronics as a way to prevent battery degradation?

The Joycon problems sound a bit worrying though.

 

[Plum]

Want to know whether WPA-2 Enterprise. I'd love to be able to use the eShop day one with my uni internet.

Also damn with those possible sync issues. Nintendo please.

 

[Herb Alpert]

Video game launches is when the doom and gloom squad comes out.

And this is coming from someone who isn't even that interested in the Switch.

Nintendo doesn't need to launch anything to gather doom and gloom squads.

 

[heringer]

If joycons aren't syncing everyone should be cancelling their preorders ASAP and waiting for fixed units. Wow. We have another Galaxy Note 7 on our hands?

You are trying too hard man.

 

[rewkol]

A probable Tchernobyl.

Could this be the literal end of the world?

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Let's panic

do you want me to start panicing in this thread, or create a new one for new news?

i have two cups of coffee lined up waiting for your signal.

permission to freak out?


on topic - excited to see some full on previews vs. demo hands-on and unboxing impressions

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Kinda Funny Games
https://youtu.be/h7FkCkh6oo4


Greg agrees with me that the Joycon grip is way too narrow to be usable.

 

[Shiggy]

Isn't battery not charging all the way pretty common with modern electronics as a way to prevent battery degradation?

Do any of your electronics not charge up to 100%? lol

 

[stilgar]

do you want me to start panicing in this thread, or create a new one for new news?

i have two cups of coffee lined up waiting for your signal.

permission to freak out?


on topic - excited to see some full on previews vs. demo and unboxing impressions

Permission to Panic - authorization to massively shitpost in every Switch thread,GO

 

[EloquentM]

Quick to jump to panic mode and quick to defend. Yup a new console is approaching

Not sure you know what the word defend means

 

[Guevara]

Check out mine, just posted:

http://digitalchumps.com/nintendo-switch-full-preview/

Hope you guys like it. More coming very soon, including more video.

great pics

 

[gofreak]

Kotaku's Jason Schreier also reports having that joy-con sync problem.

https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/834767748685262850

"Jason Schreier Retweeted Wario64
Yep, my left JoyCon desynchronizes as I'm playing. Gonna be a big problem if they can't fix this with a firmware update!"

 

[Listonosh]

Isn't battery not charging all the way pretty common with modern electronics as a way to prevent battery degradation?

The Joycon problems sound a bit worrying though.

So what I'm specifically noticing is that it literally stops charging when it gets to 73% and what's weirder than that, after going to bed and coming to check on the Switch in the morning, it was at 71%. And the thing was definitely docked since the whole time I was playing on the TV prior to going to sleep.

 

[MrPressStart]

So the left joycon that is loosing sync.... can we confirm if it is Red, Blue, or Grey???? It might not matter, but who knows.

 

[Inferno313]

Kinda Funny Games
https://youtu.be/h7FkCkh6oo4


Greg agrees with me that the Joycon grip is way too narrow to be usable.

Yeah? That's odd, considering some of the comparisons I've seen. Is this image incorrect, or is there something else about the controller's design that makes it feel that way?

 

[wrowa]

There's a video of 1-2-Switch from last week where a Joycon loses connection (pay attention to the time marker).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8np5B9r7dyc&feature=youtu.be&t=1780

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Kotaku's Jason Schreier also reports having that joy-con sync problem.

https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/834767748685262850

"Jason Schreier Retweeted Wario64
Yep, my left JoyCon desynchronizes as I'm playing. Gonna be a big problem if they can't fix this with a firmware update!"

:/

 

[Okami Haundo]

Awesome to finally see previews! The Joy Con L issue seems a bit worrying, but I won't be too concerned until we see if the day one update fixes things.

My god is the OS slick... Confirmation of "quick settings" is a goddamn blessing.

 

[Comet]

If this is a common problem I think total fucking disaster seems more appropriate than 'not good'.

Not really. Calm down

 

[wild wild rice]

Some good news from Endgadget regarding Zelda:

"it also performed a lot better than it did at preview events, where I noticed stuttering and occasional slowdown while it was connected to the dock. I wasn't expecting much from the Switch's graphical capabilities, but there are plenty of moments where Breath of the Wild is just strikingly beautiful."

 

[Lexxism]

Multiple reports of joy cons not syncing properly wow

 

[GregLombardi]

Check out mine, just posted:

http://digitalchumps.com/nintendo-switch-full-preview/

Hope you guys like it. More coming very soon, including more video.

This is a very clean and objectively written preview. Detail is quite good too. Good job!

 

[Kyne]

joycons fucking up???

procontroller pre-order redeemed.

 

[maxcriden]

What kind of JC issues are people having? How often is it de-syncing?

 

[TalentAlwaysWins]

So what I'm specifically noticing is that it literally stops charging when it gets to 73% and what's weirder than that, after going to bed and coming to check on the Switch in the morning, it was at 71%. And the thing was definitely docked since the whole time I was playing on the TV prior to going to sleep.

Yikes

 

[sixteen-bit]

I am squarely on the hype train

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Not sure you know what the word defend means

And here we go.. Negative news is going to come out for something or another some will troll and make it a bigger deal than it is, some news will legit worry others which in turn they will speak about which in turn will make ppl automatically assume they too are trolling and defend the situation. It's the circle of gaming.

Anyway looking forward to more impressions

 

[marc^o^]

3h and 4 minutes Zelda battery, confirmed by http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/613978/nintendo-switch-3-heures-d-autonomie-sur-zelda.htm.

 

[Smellycat]

That is incredibly odd that the left joy-con is losing sync!

How came this wasn't an issue during previews?

 

[PAULINK]

Just replace the left joycon with a second right, flipit upside down. Problem solved.

 

[Comet]

So the left joycon that is loosing sync.... can we confirm if it is Red, Blue, or Grey???? It might not matter, but who knows.

I highly doubt the coat of paint affects the syncing issues.

 

[Lothars]

Not really. Calm down

If the issue can't be fixed with a firmware upgrade than yeah I think it's a huge problem especially since there's maybe 50 units out to journalist and there's multiple reports.

Ideally it can be fixed with a firmware upgrade.

 

[wild wild rice]

Kinda Funny Games
https://youtu.be/h7FkCkh6oo4


Greg agrees with me that the Joycon grip is way too narrow to be usable.

Would you say it's similar to a Dreamcast controller?

 

[maxcriden]

do you want me to start panicing in this thread, or create a new one for new news?

i have two cups of coffee lined up waiting for your signal.

permission to freak out?


on topic - excited to see some full on previews vs. demo hands-on and unboxing impressions

I think this is worthy of its own thread tbh.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Well this thread is off to a the GAFfest of starts

It's embarrassing, but frankly, expected at this point.

 

[BitStyle]

joycons fucking up???

procontroller pre-order redeemed.

Yup. Disastrous for Nintendo if this is a wide-spread issue

 

[Admodieus]

It has begun

 

[Hanmik]

There's a video of 1-2-Switch from last week where a Joycon loses connection (pay attention to the time marker).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8np5B9r7dyc&feature=youtu.be&t=1780

this looks annoying..

 

[serenewarfare]

That is incredibly odd that the left joy-con is losing sync!

How came this wasn't an issue during previews?

It seems like it was.

Go watch the GB 1-2-Switch video. I thought nothing of it at the time, but it seems to be the same issue.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Kotaku's Jason Schreier also reports having that joy-con sync problem.

https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/834767748685262850

"Jason Schreier Retweeted Wario64
Yep, my left JoyCon desynchronizes as I'm playing. Gonna be a big problem if they can't fix this with a firmware update!"

Why would it specifically be the left what was in the left joy con again

 

[Salex_]

Well this thread is off to a the GAFfest of starts

Ah. Here they come.

Why are you guys always so defensive? Issues are mentioned in the video, people are going to post about it. I hope you two don't jump on every non-positive sentence in this thread.

Just ignore those posts and move on.

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

That is incredibly odd that the left joy-con is losing sync!

How came this wasn't an issue during previews?

Yeah, this is what gives me hope that it should be an easy fix for launch.

 

[Social]

Eurogamer tested a USB-C powerbank and it worked!

the video and timing in question

https://youtu.be/fLLPd68qpdE?t=1053

 

[10k]

Apparently zelda isn't running too hot.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Yeah? That's odd, considering some of the comparisons I've seen. Is this image incorrect, or is there something else about the controller's design that makes it feel that way?

I think it's the sticks and buttons being directly on top of each other instead of being offset. When on the Switch it's fine because you can spread your fingers out more, but on the grip it makes it awkward.

Would you say it's similar to a Dreamcast controller?

Never held a DC controller. I'd say it's like a Game Boy Advance SP in terms of awkwardness for adult sized hands.

 

[casey_contra]

Okay, you can play Zelda for 3 hours on a fully charged battery.

I'm comfortable with this. Longer than you can play Pokemon Go on a charged battery. Luckily because of Pokemon Go I have a bangin' portable charger.