Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#2976
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Even if a lot of features are missing from the initial Nintendo Switch on the Lite, I'm glad there is another option for folks who want to pick one up.
I'll be honest, a part of me is glad that this version has many features I enjoy missing, as I love my current Switch and wasn't ready to upgrade already
I will say though that Pokemon Sword/Shield Lite looks awesome!
I'll be honest, a part of me is glad that this version has many features I enjoy missing, as I love my current Switch and wasn't ready to upgrade already
I will say though that Pokemon Sword/Shield Lite looks awesome!
#2977
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I really want one but the deciding factor will be if Nintendo lets me keep my downloaded games and game save progress from the Switch we have now. I could see Nintendo not letting any of that carry over to the Switch Lite.
#2978
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I haven't used mine in docked or detached mode in a year, so I may pick one up depending on how the accounts wind up working.
#2979
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
You can transfer accounts and saves over from one switch to another but it would be a hassle to transfer back and forth all the time. The games that utilize cloud saves will let you transfer the save over, though not all games have it (pokemon is sure not to, in fact). Digital games can be accessed on a secondary system but only by the user that "owns" them. So it's much better than, say, the 3ds days, but still not that convenient.
Considering the port is still on the bottom for charging, besides cost cutting I feel like the main reason they dropped tv compatibility is to not undercut the regular switch.
The other thing is, the drifting joycon stick issues are a design problem, and they better have fixed that with this console.
#2980
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I'm envious of the real D-pad on the Lite. Wish my Switch's joycon had that.
#2981
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#2982
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think as long as you have Nintendo Online then you can do that with no problem.
#2983
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Tetris 99 is Splatoon 2 themed for the weekend. Hurray slight differences!
#2984
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#2985
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
https://en-americas-support.nintendo...your-user-data
However, this is not something you want to do every day, since it's a bit unwieldy. If you do have the service, the cloud saves will automatically back up and transfer saves between systems, however not all games use cloud saves. This includes Splatoon 2 and the Let's Go Pokemon games, so I'm assuming it will also include the new Pokemon games once they come out.
New NOA president Doug Bowser said they're working on a system to make it easier but no details yet:
https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-s...connect-to-tv/
But it could also be the perfect second Switch for a house that already owns one. Like, one for the kids, or the gaming equivalent of a two-car garage. "You're absolutely right, I could see this fitting into a household where there are multiple players ... and one flagship Nintendo Switch," Nintendo's Bowser says.
I could see myself wanting to take the smaller Switch on trips while leaving the household Switch behind. But then, how would I transfer games between systems? Nintendo hasn't made it easy to do that, but there might be a solution coming.
"Yes, you will have the ability to transfer between devices, your gameplay experiences. More to come on there, but that is the intention," Bowser told me. Could that be the multidevice account solution I've been waiting for? Maybe Nintendo has a plan in place to make it easier to switch Switches.
I could see myself wanting to take the smaller Switch on trips while leaving the household Switch behind. But then, how would I transfer games between systems? Nintendo hasn't made it easy to do that, but there might be a solution coming.
"Yes, you will have the ability to transfer between devices, your gameplay experiences. More to come on there, but that is the intention," Bowser told me. Could that be the multidevice account solution I've been waiting for? Maybe Nintendo has a plan in place to make it easier to switch Switches.
There is also talk (I didn't see it mentioned here) that the regular switch is getting a minor upgrade (not the Pro) so it might be worth waiting for that if you want to take the plunge.
#2986
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Thanks. No need for me to buy one then. Fuck that convoluted nonsense in 2019.
I already lost my 100+ hour Zelda save when I sold my launch system and re-bought one a few months later.
I already lost my 100+ hour Zelda save when I sold my launch system and re-bought one a few months later.
Last edited by Noonan; 07-12-19 at 09:45 AM.
#2987
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I am beyond shocked that this game is on the Switch. You don't want to watch the video around kids or at work.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._its_out_today
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._its_out_today
#2988
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I am beyond shocked that this game is on the Switch. You don't want to watch the video around kids or at work.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._its_out_today
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._its_out_today
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detai...-first-switch/
#2989
DVD Talk Legend & 2019 TOTY Winner
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
anyone use a PowerA wired controller?
I can't take any more of the random disconnects from the joy cons while in docked mode
I can't take any more of the random disconnects from the joy cons while in docked mode
#2990
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I bought one for when our nephew and niece come over to play Mario Kart and it seems to work fine for them. I'd never use it. Just get a pro controller.
#2991
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
Is there a way to lock that on the Switch so a kid couldn’t access it?
#2992
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#2993
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
- I don't think it works in the joy-con dock and ideally I would prefer that to work as well.
- Although aesthetics aren't that important, they only have the Zelda- and Mario-themed ones as far as I can tell and both are ugly. I don't know why they don't have a solid color one.
#2994
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I also enabled a timer so it tells you when you're playing too much, and it's also super annoying. Their account system is a joke, so they treat every account the same way (otherwise a kid could easily get into an adult account to get around the limits).
I've seen those but there's a couple reasons why I've passed:
- I don't think it works in the joy-con dock and ideally I would prefer that to work as well.
- Although aesthetics aren't that important, they only have the Zelda- and Mario-themed ones as far as I can tell and both are ugly. I don't know why they don't have a solid color one.
The Japanese Hori one has a dark blue version, but I always assumed they made them branded and ugly on purpose because of some Nintendo mandate to not confuse customers.
#2995
DVD Talk Legend & 2019 TOTY Winner
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
the difference is amazing , no input lag at all
speaking of lag Nintendo needs to fix the online play in Mario Maker 2 ugh
Last edited by Bacon; 07-14-19 at 08:11 AM.
#2996
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
The charging cables are probably overkill since a pro controller charge lasts a crazy long time. It’s not like the pussy battery life on PS4 controllers.
#2997
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I don't like the idea of having to use the same control sticks until they die. What do you do then? The Switch now becomes Stuck.
#2998
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
I mean I don’t foresee them dying that easily. Of all the consoles/handhelds I’ve owned I don’t think I’ve ever completely worn out the control sticks or any buttons actually. Even the N64 controllers which have control sticks that are prone to wear fast mine still work.
#2999
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
#3000
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch
They could sell an individual Joy Con with a d-pad and I’m sure it would sell. Keep selling the Switch with the Joy Cons as they are, but it wouldn’t hurt to at least give the people who want a d-pad that option. It seems like it would be a logical accessory to offer.