Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
No that doesn't seem to be the case. No one knows except that it's generally reproducible at increased distances and / or obstructions.
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Gamexplain Explains the Joy-Con Desyncing Problem
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No that doesn't seem to be the case. No one knows except that it's generally reproducible at increased distances and / or obstructions.
Seems like it could be completely fixed via a firmware patch. Boost the voltage to its transceiver at the cost of a smidge of battery life, and the signal should be stronger. Seems like it wasn't designed to be used 10 feet from the switch, but they should definitely implement a system-level option to boost the signal power for those who sit and play games far from their consoles.
GlamFM
Banned
If one joy-com somehow doesn't work, you have to probably send the whole console back
Anyway, I think we shouldn't be hyperbolic
Let's not jump to conclusions either. It seems likely that the problem is in the Joycon not the console.
Kaiser Swayze
Member
This isn't an insubstantial problem, but I can't imagine that I would be cancelling a preorder over this if I were determined to get a Switch.
elshoelace
Member
Wow, two of mine died from the RROD. I figured the percent would have been higher.
I had an early 360 that had the disc port lock up, I don't remember if it red-ringed.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
Nintendo Switch |OT| Ni ten o Sw ch
10/10
TLZ
Banned
If the joycons weren't irreparable, how are you going to play then?
LordRaptor
Member
No, I mean, if you have a grey switch, and you have a busted joycon, at least some shops would just give you a brand new joycon there and then at the returns desk instead of a full RMA, but a neon one replacement wouldnt be the same colour
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Oh, OK. It sucks for sure. How does this get passed QC testing? Everyone there has tiny hands and everyone play testing was very close to their stations?
I don't believe that this is an issue with 100% of the Switch units. Otherwise it would have been de-syncing all the time during all the dumb stuff you do in 1-2-Switch.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/we-play-1-2-switch-with-nintendo/2300-11877/
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/we-play-1-2-switch-with-nintendo/2300-11877/
GlamFM
Banned
hard to tell where Switch was standing.
Fredrik
Member
That's my main issue right now. Silence is NOT a good idea. I've been looking forward to this console since forever but I'm honestly hovering with my finger over the cancel button right now. :/
1 2 Switch isn't really a good indicator; a better indicator would be a game like Zelda where you're constantly pushing buttons and moving the circlepad and providing constant input. 1-2 Switch isn't really that.
Good on ya - this definitely eases my worries.
After the PSVR studio lighting fiasco these guys had, I really have trust issues with them. Be it positive or negative reporting.
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Apparently the fact that US homes (and other countries too) can have entertainment areas/living rooms that are 15-30' across didn't come up either.
I'll be disappointed if this is a huge problem, I want the Switch to do really well.
You win, that's just incredibly good. X-D
ViolentP
Member
Is it confirmed this is the resolution and not in fact fixable via update?
DigitalScrap
Member
I have a feeling this will end up being an overblown issue that will end up not being an issue at all when it actually launches. We'll see.
Of course, people will talk about it for the next year, even if it turns out to not be an issue on released to the public fully patched consoles. Viva la internet!
Of course, people will talk about it for the next year, even if it turns out to not be an issue on released to the public fully patched consoles. Viva la internet!
It's not even confirmed that this will be an issue at all. A guy just posted saying he tried to replicate it at a Switch event today or yesterday and wasn't able to, and the reps there let him try.
Maybe the press just have an early firmware build or something and the demo units are the most up to date? Who knows.
I honestly think this thread will be laughable a couple weeks from now when we're all enjoying our Switches, problem-free.
Could be wrong though, could be a gong-show.
We've heard absolutely nothing. According to the first news result of you google "left joycon" Nintendo is aware of the situation, which is acknowledgment I suppose.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
There is still not even a separate press story about this yet. Only Kotaku mentions it in their preview and even then it doesn't seem to have happened to Totilo.
This may very well need a fix and I'd expect some coverage soon, but GAF is shitting its pants over it about 300x more than anywhere else so far.
thecouncil
Banned
Hopefully this can be fixed via a firmware update. If not I will gladly accept an additional pair of neon Joycons as compensation. 
My TV is right in front of my couch in my gaming room / office so I'll probably be unaffected even if I want to play it in TV mode.
Sucks for other people, though. It's an issue and Nintendo has to address it.
My TV is right in front of my couch in my gaming room / office so I'll probably be unaffected even if I want to play it in TV mode.
Sucks for other people, though. It's an issue and Nintendo has to address it.
Input doesn't travel through wifi, it's bluetooth. And this is a confirmed issue with multiple people. You should probably watch the video before making an ass of yourself.
Twenty7KVN
Member
what could Nintendo really say now that would change your mind? They will probably just say something " we are aware of the issue and are working on a solution". I mean you can cancel when ever you want, but waiting a few more days won't hurt.
I think it works better than a left JoyCon.
thecouncil
Banned
thecouncil
Banned
That doesn't make sense in context though.
It's working at first, then drops out.
but the left one is the one that drops out.
That doesn't make sense in context though.
It's working at first, then drops out.
His point is its the left side with the issue
I think that's well past the "sweet spot." Get closer and try not to obscure the left JoyCon much.
Some people have reported increased connectivity / signal strength with the Charging Grip, so if he Pro Controller isn't an option you could try that.
I'm not going to rearrange my living room. I'd probably get a Pro Controller eventually, but I'd like assurances everything works before I drop $300. If Nintendo doesn't respond by the end of the weekend I'll probably have to cancel my pre-order and see how this shakes out.
NotSmartEnough
Member
ViolentP
Member
This is my thinking as well. I just wanted to know if the person I quoted had any evidence to back up that claim. Still waiting.
Nah, I was trying to put the issue into context for people who don't feel like it's completely unacceptable in the first place. We didn't have to deal with this nonsense when controllers were wired.
A single dropped input is enough for me to draw the line. Others may have higher tolerances for faulty hardware (or wireless convenience), but in a competitive situation, it's not going to fly. If someone prefers using Joy-Cons instead of an arcade stick or Pro Controller or whatever, they better work.
I'm not canceling my pre-order because I'm sure Nintendo will address this in some way, but it's scary what some people seem willing to put up with.
Rellik
Member
I don't blame you. It's bizarre to expect anyone to rearrange their living environment just so they can play a video game without major input lag. This shit should have been tested.
Good idea poor execution
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