Serenitynow
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Sounds more like a software bug to me. Probably not much of a difference between how the dev kits and retail units are manufactured.
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Gamexplain Explains the Joy-Con Desyncing Problem
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Sounds more like a software bug to me. Probably not much of a difference between how the dev kits and retail units are manufactured.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Sounds like software.
Professor Lexicovermis
Member
Please keep this in mind when worrying about "LatchGate".
That makes it sound like software issue, tbh.
FlyingWasabi
Banned
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to be fair, those gifs are from a show called "unprofessional fridays."
M_A_C
Member
lol
Seriously tho, for $300 it would be nice to have some official word that his can and will be fixed, or it's a "feature".
OG 3DS hinges were actually poorly made and got loose very quickly with normal use in a lot of cases.
HamsterPackage
Member
Has Nintendo said anything about this yet?
Giantbomb also did an awful job previewing the psvr, from having way too many lights in the studio, from sitting kilometers away from the TV.
They are good for laughs and Gif material at best.
ShockingAlberto
Member
They were pushed to say they were looking into it as a response to Totilo asking.
That's all.
theonerayman
Member
I saw a video a little while ago where the guy basically states that the controllers aren't leaving the low powered mode that is used when the cons are connected to the unit for handheld mode. Is there any concensus on this theory from the gaffers?
HamsterPackage
Member
Lol that's not very shocking Alberto.
Diablohead
Member
no one knows yet and I doubt he truely does either, it was bought up yesterday as a theory.
Professor Lexicovermis
Member
I've seen a few folks around here theorize that as well. That would make sense, as the disconnection problems haven't really been reported until lately. I think it's likely that a recent software update somehow got the Joycons stuck in "attached" mode.
darkazcura
Member
Nothing confirms this, but I feel it is a likely theory..at least I hope it is because that should be easy for Nintendo to fix.
Serenitynow
Member
Well, one way or another we'll find out by Wednesday if there's a solution or not. That's when Switch reviews go up, right? Journalists are going to be asking, "Hey, do we review this thing taking this flaw into account or is there a patch incoming?"
Oh, this thread is back on topic? I guess I will post this here too, then:
More reports about this problem, this time from Europe (Belgium to be more precise):
https://twitter.com/Phazon4G/status/835627915010244608
More reports about this problem, this time from Europe (Belgium to be more precise):
https://twitter.com/Phazon4G/status/835627915010244608
Phazon@4Gamers.be said:
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Deleted member 10571
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noooo goddamnit. If my neon won't work probably Imma be mad.
Not publically.
At this point, I'm not worrying at all. For all we know, people get their launch Switches and the day one update fixes the disconnect issue. As for the latch thing, there doesn't appear to be solid evidence of a problem. Had multiple press sources reported a problem with joycons slipping off too easily, then I'd be concerned. But one guy who dropped his unit onto concrete? No.
Now, if it turns out that thousands of people are having disconnects (or loose latches) after launch then we have a problem to worry about, and I'm sure Nintendo will fix it. But right now, I'm in wait and see mode.
What I do know, is that BOTW's first review leaked, and it got a 10/10 from Edge.
The Joy-Cons likely have their own firmware, and Joy-Cons that come with the system are likely on older firmware.
Or at least that's what Nintendo and launch Switch owners better hope.
Grey review units were having the same problems.
And some Neon review units weren't having any problems.
Leads me to believe it's a bad batch of joy-cons, and a hardware issue at that. Hopefully doesn't affect a large percentage of shipped units.
Serenitynow
Member
GameXplain tested it with grey ones, so it's not really about color. The real distinction the twitter user was making was the ones that work were bought separately from the console. I personally don't think there's too much there but
Professor Lexicovermis
Member
You know, this actually makes a lot of sense.
Yeah, it could be either of these.
It would be funny if Nintendo has somehow gone cheap on the bundled joycons (to save the costs of the console) and it will end up costing them much more.
Diablohead
Member
Like with the 3ds screens I wonder if the joycons have two different wireless chip brands spread between them depending on stock availability?
serenewarfare
Banned
If it's just the JoyCons bundled with the console that are bad, I'm not too worried. That means the solution is just Nintendo having to give people replacements.
At least it doesn't seem like an inherent design problem a la AntennaGate
At least it doesn't seem like an inherent design problem a la AntennaGate
-shadow-
Member
Oh this could be most interesting if the separate joy-con end up just fine. Would be quite the replacement plan if the ones that come with the system are really busted and can't be updated with a new firmware.
theonerayman
Member
RoadHazard
Gold Member
That still sucks. Am I supposed to be happy about not being able to play Zelda as I wait for Nintendo to fix their shit? No. Not acceptable.
serenewarfare
Banned
I must have missed the fact that the controllers don't work. I thought they just have infrequent lag issues?
First of all, no one said anyone should happy if there is an issue. But if there is, then you know very well the shitstorm that will follow, and Nintendo WILL fix it because they will have no choice.
Always-honest
Banned
I can't stand this behavior. But maybe there is a real problem. This video is not conclusive though. It's a Bennie Hill video.
Agreed. The gamepad had expensive tech in it and did very little for users and Nintendo.
Crossposting in this thread to get some more eyes on this, seeing as everyone was losing their minds over the issue.
Nick Robinson, from Polygon, posted the following tweets yesterday;
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836639901806280704
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836640544704978944
The guy in the video is clearly about >20 feet away from the console, separated by a glass partition, and the JoyCon functions perfectly.
So what are we looking at here? A faulty batch of Switch consoles sent to reviewers, while others are fine? Or perhaps their Switch has already received the Day One update and things are now looking better (Console reviews are due to go out today, so it'd make sense for reviewers to have the update now)?
EDIT: For further clarity;
https://twitter.com/MasterOfLag/status/836646069970825216
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836646323713515520
Nick Robinson, from Polygon, posted the following tweets yesterday;
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836639901806280704
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836640544704978944
The guy in the video is clearly about >20 feet away from the console, separated by a glass partition, and the JoyCon functions perfectly.
So what are we looking at here? A faulty batch of Switch consoles sent to reviewers, while others are fine? Or perhaps their Switch has already received the Day One update and things are now looking better (Console reviews are due to go out today, so it'd make sense for reviewers to have the update now)?
EDIT: For further clarity;
https://twitter.com/MasterOfLag/status/836646069970825216
https://twitter.com/Babylonian/status/836646323713515520
Nick Robinson‏Verified account @Babylonian 16h16 hours ago
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@MasterOfLag @BriHardGaming @RussFrushtick we did exactly that: behind the back, through a hand, behind a laptop. all worked fine. ¯\_(ツ_/¯
Jonneh3003
Banned
Laura Kate Dale‏:
"Can't replicate the Left Joycon Dissconnect issue post update. That's not a promise it's fixed. Will update."
https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/837286938793111552
Can anyone verify this?
"Can't replicate the Left Joycon Dissconnect issue post update. That's not a promise it's fixed. Will update."
https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/837286938793111552
Can anyone verify this?
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=NintendoSwitch
And there are more reports coming in that it helped. But still I'm cautious to say "fixed"!
Interfectum
Member
https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/837326275727474688
Seems it could be fixed. Joycons need to be attached to device during reboot to receive the fix.
Seems it could be fixed. Joycons need to be attached to device during reboot to receive the fix.
Dark Cloud
Member
Ahh ok. Now we can have the topic lol
Joelstinton14
Member
This is a huge relief. But maybe we should wait until a couple more people have chimed in on it to say it does before we start a new topic (it deserves one if true)
TalentAlwaysWins
Banned
It wasn't fixed
Starchasing
Member
They have installed the patch, but people who had the problem claim that after installing the patch, if you reboot AGAIN , the problem is fixed.
EG article says they just installed the patch.
Also the console is already out in AU and NZ.