I wonder if this is what the Nintendo rep meant when he told IGN "your mileage may vary" when he was asked about the performance of Zelda
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I wonder if this is what the Nintendo rep meant when he told IGN "your mileage may vary" when he was asked about the performance of Zelda
No, you said his impression were "against other reports." But that isn't necessarily known, as all that's really been said in that regard is that it runs better than the demo.
Sorry guys. The source is a couple gaffers I follow who've nailed stuff like this on the past.
https://twitter.com/Alcoholikaust/status/834764653418905600
https://twitter.com/Alcoholikaust/status/834764653418905600
That sounds entirely normal. Li-Ion batteries degrade rapidly when fully charged which in the case of a laptop that's always plugged in is a very bad thing, so there's probably some logic to prevent it from staying fully charged at all times.
That left Joy-con issue sounds worrying, hopefully it can be sorted soon with a firmware update.
It's weird that it's happening now and didn't come up during the tour events, is there some trick Nintendo told their reps to setup the sync properly? lol
Glad to hear about Zelda (well assuming Engadget is correct). I can't wait to see the Digital Foundry analysis of both versions.
It's weird that it's happening now and didn't come up during the tour events, is there some trick Nintendo told their reps to setup the sync properly? lol
Glad to hear about Zelda (well assuming Engadget is correct). I can't wait to see the Digital Foundry analysis of both versions.
Joe Shlabotnik
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People are notoriously terrible at judging frame rates. That goes for both thinking they're improved and thinking they're the same. Especially if framerate issues are intermittent or not obviously terrible. Wait for technical tests.
Maintenance
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So they copied Vita's best feature.
Gigantic, over 4000
casey_contra
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Oh no! And that's preview embargo I'm guessing?
When I played it was pretty bad, and this is from someone who can't tell 30 from 60 fps and thinks Bloodborne runs fine...
Yeah, I may have misworded that but the guy said that it's running not as good as he hoped for, while EnGadget was more positive on that matter, hence the "against other reports" part.
Distresssss
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If the joycon problem impacts every unit and there is no software fix it will be an interesting launch.
At least I'll have my Pro controller for Zelda fun times!
Pretty much rest assured Nintendo would fix the problem.
At least I'll have my Pro controller for Zelda fun times!
Pretty much rest assured Nintendo would fix the problem.
Well it was with the Vita's ones, it was one of my most expensive gaming purchase.
Having the option to expand is good; being essentially required to do since a single game takes up half the available internal storage is not good.
Tal Shiar Agent
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I mean on the Joycon grip. It's too narrow where it makes the buttons being directly on top of each other an issue.
One in each hand in unusable for me since they are so tiny.
MHWilliams
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Online connectivity outside Wifi isn't coming until a patch "prior to launch" according to Nintendo. No eShop, no online, no Nintendo Account linking in our current review units.
Bright side: the Wifi with sign-in page issue? (The Switch currently can only sign into open or password-protected wifi because it has no web browser.) Nintendo confirmed the patch will have a fix for that.
"Ability to connect online using hotspots that require authentication, such as at a hotel or café. A web applet will open up so the user can sign-in or accept terms of use."
The most awkward this is the shoulder buttons for me. On the Joy-Cons they're a bit too small for dual fingered use. Index fingers only, unless you're on the Pro controller.
Nope.
It's under User Icon > Add Friends, but it currently doesn't work.
It's pretty quick. Capture button use is snappy as hell for example. Returning from Sleep Mode too.
wild wild rice
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I though Bloodborne ran fine...
But we already know that it's not every unit
Okami Haundo
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For anyone who has a unit with JoyCon L sync issues, do you have a charging Grip to test? I'd love to know if the issue presents itself there.
So far it seems to be just when it's being used wirelessly.
So far it seems to be just when it's being used wirelessly.
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casey_contra
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I worry we are in the minority.
Not planning on buying a Switch yet so not done much looking / research
I understand the actual Switch itself charges whilst in the dock... but how do the joy con controllers charge? I think I read they charge when they are on the dock too - but surely you will be using them at that point to actually play?
I understand the actual Switch itself charges whilst in the dock... but how do the joy con controllers charge? I think I read they charge when they are on the dock too - but surely you will be using them at that point to actually play?
Have you timed how long it is to fully charge the Switch using the AC adapter while undocked? And also charging it while docked? I'm curious as to the actual length of the charging time (said to be 3 hrs), as well as if there's time difference when charging it docked vs undocked.
Thanks in advance!
This is good news.
Ah, sorry to be unclear. What I meant was, it's a problem in the grip to have them close together and so narrow but not when using them on the Switch or when having one in each hand. Theoretically, if they were usable for you one in each hand, in that format you wouldn't have the same issue as you have in the grip, right?
Can I ask if you have pretty large hands?
Cool bit from this that I hadn't been aware of: a future option to exchange update data with local users.
Seems like a weird thing, but it's an elegant solution to a problem I've encountered. Trying to play some local Smash Bros. with friends at work, they'll be updated, by my 2DS that I keep at the office isn't. This would make spontaneous multiplayer sessions have one less barrier.
Okami Haundo
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Every report I've seen so far is just when they're being used wirelessly. So separated or attached to the packed-in Grip (which is still technically wireless).
Distresssss
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I guess maybe I should clarify that if it impacts the same RATIO of units.
Then it would be pretty widespread. I'm not worried about it because Nintendo will fix the issue and I'll have a Pro controller anyway.
Cryptic quote!
What are your thoughts on the Joycon grip vs the pro controller?
Cool, people were worried about that.
broncobuster
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Have Zelda Wii U copies been sent out as well to compare performance?
GhostTrick
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As for the left joycon issue, it may be related to wifi.
I suspect the wifi chip is located on the left side of the Switch. Therefore, these desyng/lags may happen because wifi is activated and using the 2.4Ghz band, which is the same as the bluetooth band. So maybe some people didnt jave the issue either because wifi was off or connected to a 5ghz hotspot.
If anyone can try...
I suspect the wifi chip is located on the left side of the Switch. Therefore, these desyng/lags may happen because wifi is activated and using the 2.4Ghz band, which is the same as the bluetooth band. So maybe some people didnt jave the issue either because wifi was off or connected to a 5ghz hotspot.
If anyone can try...
March of the Crabs
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Great writeup! Some cool images too. Probably the most thorough I've seen so far.
Any chance you have a ballpark length of the included USB-C cable? It seems super short which concerns me.
Skittzo0413
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That's what I thought, and I assume a similar thing will happen to Switches that are docked for a long period of time, though 70% is a lot lower than you'd expect.
Excellent news, thanks!
