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First Nintendo Switch accessories shows up on EBGames Aus. Includes USB-C cable.

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BY2K

Membero Americo
Via: http://nintendoeverything.com/first...ames-australia-system-may-use-usb-c-charging/

https://ebgames.com.au/nintendo-nx-...-Extra-Long-3m-Charging-Cable-Nintendo-Switch

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USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable compatible with the Nintendo Switch Console.

Cable Length = 3m
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USB-C for Switch as good as confirmed.
 
F

Figments

Member
Three meters? I demand six meters for MAXIMUM EFFORT.

Still, good to see it's likely gonna be USB-C. Now Nintendo actually has a reason to drop wallplugs from their packaging. :p
 
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Retrobox

Member
Pretty sure many wouldn't have given Nintendo the benefit of the doubt on that one, so yeah. Modern stuff. I like it.
 
A

axisofweevils

Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
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Also nice to see what Switch game cards look like.
 
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RedToad64

Member
I wouldn't take this as full confirmation yet. Remember that company that made an NES Advantage clone for the NES Classic Edition, and it didn't work?
 
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Bony Manifesto

Member
Retrobox said:
Pretty sure many wouldn't have given Nintendo the benefit of the doubt on that one, so yeah. Modern stuff. I like it.
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Considering Nintendo went with the long-obsolete USB Mini connector on the Wii U Pro Controller, I think people were right to be worried about that!
 
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Caelus

Member
RedToad64 said:
I wouldn't take this as full confirmation yet. Remember that company that made an NES Advantage clone for the NES Classic Edition, and it didn't work?
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I think we saw a charging cable in the reveal video, in the airport scene. I'm leaning towards believing USB-C charging.
 
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Zedark

Member
Have to say, that case looks rather nice. Simple yet effective design, and (even though it probably is standard) there also seems to be a card holder in there.
 
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Vena

Member
USB-C's been rumored for a while, so this is further evidence to suggest the standard.

perfectchaos007 said:
"Our customers should still have chargers laying around from their Wii U"
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Not the same charger type so this is kind of dumb to reference, WiiU and 3DS were also dumb proprietary standards.
 
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Graphics Horse

Member
Maybe a stupid question, but if you use a usb 2 to usb c cable, aren't you limited to usb 2 charging speed?
Edit: nvm I forgot about usb 3 being a thing.
 
B

Beegeous

Member
I'm thinking the cable will go into the base with the tablet charging in a similar manner as the Wii U tablet in its cradle (bare brass connectors).
 
S

Seik

Banned
At least we know that even if the battery is shit it'll charge quickly at least.

That's a big plus to me.
 
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sanstesy

Member
Skittzo0413 said:
That's a very, very poor photoshop of the Switch in that case. Not that it can't be an official EBGames product, but why wouldn't Nintendo provide promotional material of their official merchandise?
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It's not a photoshop, you can clearly see it sitting in that case comfortably with Breath of the Wild running.
 
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Wikzo

Member
USB-C makes total sense, since it allows for data transfer, video transfer and charging, simultaneously.
 
M

marc^o^

Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
Now the battery is a non issue, being so easy to recharge with a power accessory, I hope they went super ambitious with the specs.
 
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Jackano

Member
Does having USB-A on one end kills the purpose of fast charging & everything?

I was expecting a USB-C to power lines plug.
 
Reallink

Reallink

Member
Not including a charger and cable would be a really really bad idea with all the shit tier, unspeced, device destroying Chinese USB C cables out there.
 
P

Plinko

Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Fantastic. That should all but eliminate the battery life complaints.
 
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ArcaneFreeze

Member
Jackano said:
Does having USB-A on one end kills the purpose of fast charging & everything?

I was expecting a USB-C to power lines plug.
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Not really. I have a USB-A to USB-C charger for my Moto Z Force and it charges just as fast as my standard USB-C only chsrger that came with it.
 
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emb

Member
That'd be great if they can go ahead and use a standard. Will be the first USB-C device I have, but I expect them to be very prolific going forward.
 
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Plum

Member
Reallink said:
Not including a charger and cable would be a really really bad idea with all the shit tier, unspeced, device destroying Chinese USB C cables out there.
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I'm expecting a wire but not a charging cable. The Mini NES comes with a Micro USB cable so I can't see why the 4-5 times more expensive Switch won't.
 
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