The joycon problem seems to be already fixed according to reports from other users. Anyway we already know that switch is launching (more or less like any other console... Well.. Maybe more) still "work in progress". We'll have to wait until the later months of the year when the "final" online service launches to see what in reality Nintendo is preparing. I suspect we'll have some substancial updates
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Nintendo Switch Uses Friend Codes To Add Friends as primary method, others detailed
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The joycon problem seems to be already fixed according to reports from other users. Anyway we already know that switch is launching (more or less like any other console... Well.. Maybe more) still "work in progress". We'll have to wait until the later months of the year when the "final" online service launches to see what in reality Nintendo is preparing. I suspect we'll have some substancial updates
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Dammit Nintendo, why.
Nintendo confirmed them in a statement.
Where?
Yeah, that is pretty odious. Debating with Ninty fanboys on other fora and they really lose their shit if someone is critical of the Switch. Nintendo going third party would not be a pleasant sight.
Got an offer from Fnac.com : 314 for the switch and a case = 50 on fidelity card
Yes, I know. You said they weren't confirmed. They are, even if it may not be at launch. That's all.
TeddyShardik
Banned
Okay, so there's several different ways to add friends...and none of them is the simplest and easiest way to do it.
Damn it Nintendo, you don't have to be "unique and innovative" in every single aspect. Sometimes just using what works from the other guys is the correct answer.
Damn it Nintendo, you don't have to be "unique and innovative" in every single aspect. Sometimes just using what works from the other guys is the correct answer.
After launch? Umm wouldn't have it been the easiest, simplest and only necessary way to do it if they'd just added it at the start? My god they're backwards.
Couldn't agree more.
As with a lot of this, it seems like a very soft launch imo. Much of it seems like it's still in beta.
Let's hope they put their foot on the gas and pump out these updates.
I think the most eye rolling thing is the people posting this sort of condescending shade at no-one in particular.
Yes there are fanboys doing their silly fanboy things, there are also the 'LOL-Nintendo' crowd doing their silly thing too.
Just ignore them and pay attention to the moderate folk in the middle either voicing genuine concerns or rational analysis and explanation.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
When their three mobile apps all had separate friends lists which all had different methods of adding friends I knew this would be a mess.
So Nintendo Account User ID's will solely be used as an alternate method to logging into your account? It's so pointless.
So Nintendo Account User ID's will solely be used as an alternate method to logging into your account? It's so pointless.
Vital Tundra
Member
I think we can all agree the console was suppose to release in the fall. The software side of this thing is so bare bones and with the app that supports party play and what not coming in the fall, it makes it all to obvious.
I personally don't mind, online components aren't a big deal to me. But damn it must be real disappointing for some.
I personally don't mind, online components aren't a big deal to me. But damn it must be real disappointing for some.
UnemployedVillain
Member
Except that part isn't a mess at all. This literally pulls in from all those friend lists and auto suggests people from them
I petition that the thread title gets changed to "you can add friends on switch with social media, also, friend codes"
Yeah this launch feels soft so the core audience can jump on early, play zelda, and Nintendo can get the kinks out by winter for the casual market to buy it for the holidays.
primasaurus
Member
We can do this with any system (I like the PS4 btw), you have to look at the big picture and not compare apples and oranges
PS4 (Not the end of the world, but it adds up)
-Gaming on the go not easy
-No microSD support
-Bluetooth Audio not supported
-HD Rumble not supported
-Touchscreen gaming not supported
-Lack of kickstand
-Nintendo games not supported
-Table top mode not supported
-Poor support for motion gaming
-Split controller not supported
-Lack of screen on device
-Wireless local LAN (8 ply) not supported
-Power usage far exceeds 16 watts (140 watts)
-Difficult to play indies games on the go
This list is BS of course
Pokemaniac
Member
They really seem to be trying to offload actual useful features to Facebook and Twitter on this console, which really sucks because I don't have accounts on either of those services.
LordOfChaos
Member
So, Reggie straight up lied, again?
http://www.siliconera.com/2017/01/16/nintendo-switch-wont-friend-codes-reggie-steady-pacing-content/
http://www.siliconera.com/2017/01/16/nintendo-switch-wont-friend-codes-reggie-steady-pacing-content/
LordRaptor
Member
I mean... there's a pretty easy solution to that problem
We can do this with any system (I like the PS4 btw), you have to look at the big picture and not compare apples and oranges
PS4 (Not the end of the world, but it adds up)
-Gaming on the go not easy
-No microSD support
-Bluetooth Audio not supported
-HD Rumble not supported
-Touchscreen gaming not supported
-Lack of kickstand
-Nintendo games not supported
-Table top mode not supported
-Poor support for motion gaming
-Split controller not supported
-Lack of screen on device
-Wireless local LAN (8 ply) not supported
-Power usage far exceeds 16 watts (140 watts)
-Difficult to play indies games on the go
This list is BS of course
You made a statement about PS4 then discredit your evidence. Even if we were to ignore that, your points are nonsensical and arbitrary whereas the poster you quoted listed legitimate neglected features that is standard in consoles.
I mean, the apologist are some of the most regressive group of gamers that enable companies like Nintendo to implement backwards features. You gamers were downplaying online because Nintendo weren't onboard during GC days then freaked out when they made MK, SSB online, you gamers were downplaying HD gaming during Wii era then we're blown away when Wii U brought HD versions of Nintendo IPs (ignoring it was a gen late), you gamers downplay power because Nintendo didn't offer it, now praise Breath of Wild for it's huge expansive, rich, immersive world which is mostly thanks to....more power. Now it's friend codes, a blindingly convoluted method of adding friends, instead of scoffing at the very idea of it re-emerging your downplaying its presence! Such low standards, so welcoming of complacency.
Pokemaniac
Member
Why should I have to get social media accounts for stuff I was able to do on the console before? It's a definite regression in the services provided.
And really, if I wanted to have Facebook or Twitter accounts, I'd have them by now.
primasaurus
Member
The features I listed are now standard for a Nintendo console, which the PS4 doesn't have, you know why, not because the PS4 is crap, its because Sony choose to do things differently, they have a different philosophy to gaming, you may not like it, but to insult others who do accept it makes you look like a fanboi
All systems have drawbacks and I listed many, but that's not what the system was for, so yes that list is BS, unless you wanted something different like what the Switch offers then counter lists are BS as well, just my piece
Really when looking at any system, positives are better way to go, because companies build to their positives i.e. PS4 - power, Switch - mobility
Icedburden
Member
I think people are giving Nintendo way too much credit with this 'soft launch' business. This is modern Nintendo. They fuck up so consistently it's almost scary.
The Switch is a very cool piece of tech... that is hampered by Nintendo's complete inability to read the market anymore.
Having friend codes, no browser, no online infrastructure to be speak of and one major game at launch is inexcusable.
I love nintendos games. They have been a great part of my gaming hobby for 25 years. But 'modern' Nintendo is a blind old man swinging at a piñata 40 feet away with a pencil nub.
The Switch is a very cool piece of tech... that is hampered by Nintendo's complete inability to read the market anymore.
Having friend codes, no browser, no online infrastructure to be speak of and one major game at launch is inexcusable.
I love nintendos games. They have been a great part of my gaming hobby for 25 years. But 'modern' Nintendo is a blind old man swinging at a piñata 40 feet away with a pencil nub.
Lol crazy stuff
GloriousBagel
Banned
In 2017, ayyy
rokkerkory
Member
This is just so unthinkable in 2017
Your argument is terrible because the PlayStation 4 isn't a portable gaming system. By your logic, I should have additionally commented on graphical fidelity and performance; something I did not do which would have been fair since Nintendo markets the Switch as a home console.We can do this with any system (I like the PS4 btw), you have to look at the big picture and not compare apples and oranges
PS4 (Not the end of the world, but it adds up)
-Gaming on the go not easy
-No microSD support
-Bluetooth Audio not supported
-HD Rumble not supported
-Touchscreen gaming not supported
-Lack of kickstand
-Nintendo games not supported
-Table top mode not supported
-Poor support for motion gaming
-Split controller not supported
-Lack of screen on device
-Wireless local LAN (8 ply) not supported
-Power usage far exceeds 16 watts (140 watts)
-Difficult to play indies games on the go
This list is BS of course
Also, the Switch is coming out in 2017, not 2013 and should be judged as so.
USC Trojan
Banned
What a joke. A complete and utter joke. What the hell are you thinking nintendo????
Unknown Soldier
Member
Well let's hope when they finally unveil this phone app which is supposed to be used for all their online social features which aren't in the console, it will integrate with your Facebook and other stuff to let you add friends from that.
Wired All Wrong
Member
Pretty dumb they would use this system to add friends. It does seem like a pretty minor inconvenience though, so I'm not too bothered. Any online community I'd be joining here I'll just be asking for their number instead of their name so it's not that much of a difference. I'll just keep my code in my GAF profile for easy access. I do hope they change it to adding through NNIDs as well ASAP though.
primasaurus
Member
King Gilga
Member
Adding through social media is such a half step, it doesn't excuse friend codes whatsoever.
I have friends that don't have or use facebook or whatever, especially the ones more likely to buy a switch.
And that's assuming nintendo ever even gets around to adding that functionality. As it is now super mario run and miitomo? Lmao fuck off, I can't think of a single person I know off the top of my head that has those, and I've never touched them either.
How hard is it to just use usernames or phone numbers, it's a simple thing that literally every other service in the world does fine.
There's is literally zero excuse for nintendo being this backwards.
I have friends that don't have or use facebook or whatever, especially the ones more likely to buy a switch.
And that's assuming nintendo ever even gets around to adding that functionality. As it is now super mario run and miitomo? Lmao fuck off, I can't think of a single person I know off the top of my head that has those, and I've never touched them either.
How hard is it to just use usernames or phone numbers, it's a simple thing that literally every other service in the world does fine.
There's is literally zero excuse for nintendo being this backwards.
IsntChrisL
Member
I didn't need to enter a single friend code on my Wii U. Why the hell is Nintendo fucking around with this shit again?
Pokemaniac
Member
You're right.
Boombloxer
Member
The Vita had more online functionality than this, though. The PS4 and the Vita actually work quite well together--if there's anything to look at there for an online system example, that would be it.
Based on what I'm reading, this is the 4th console where the online part was a mystery or clusterfuck.
VoltrefferNL
Banned
Why is everyone so keen on linking their social media profiles to the console? This an absolute shit resolution for a non existing problem? Why can't Nintendo just build a user platform like the others?
What if you don't have a social media profile or you don't play any of the phone games?
What if you don't have a social media profile or you don't play any of the phone games?