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Old 07-30-17 | 01:08 PM
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Brickseek said one of my local walmarts had 3 in stock today. I happened to be going there anyway. Asked someone in electronics and they said they were suppose to get 3 in shipment but didnt.

Sigh.
Old 07-30-17 | 05:00 PM
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I wanted to wait until I finished Hero Mode, so I haven't been playing Turf War in Splatoon 2 all that much. Of the 30 matches I've played, 18 of 'em had a full 4x4 (60%), and 12 lost at least one player (40%). Two of those matches were 3x3, so at least it wasn't lopsided.

Only once in the 10 lopsided matches was the disadvantaged team able to pull out a victory. So, 90% of the time, the team with fewer players lost.

It's chronic enough an issue that Nintendo really needs to do something.
Old 07-30-17 | 06:51 PM
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Interesting, my Turf war matches are always full 4 v 4. Occasionally you get a quitter, but it's rare, at least for me. Now one thing I don't understand is Ranked matches, what is the point of playing when the losing team gets nothing or next to nothing to advance your level. I've played like 5 matches in a row and lost 3 of them, I could have gotten more out of a single game of Turf War.
Old 07-30-17 | 07:44 PM
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Just grabbed one of these for my wife's birthday next month. Outside of me reading the last 30 pages would some kind soul let me know the "must have" or "great to have" accessories day one. Thinking I'll pick up Zelda and Mario Kart for games.
Old 07-30-17 | 08:01 PM
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The Pro Contoller is excellent and I like it a lot.
Old 07-30-17 | 08:14 PM
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The Pro Contoller is excellent and I like it a lot.
This. Got one this weekend, although I think it's overpriced, it is quite nice and well made controller.
Old 07-31-17 | 08:43 AM
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Damn, $60 for the pro controller?! Those bastards.
Old 07-31-17 | 08:45 AM
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Damn, $60 for the pro controller?! Those bastards.
$70.

$60 would be reasonable considering that's how much XB1 and PS4 control pads cost at launch.

Also, due to concerns of the dock scratching some screens when the system launched I bought: https://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Temper...dp/B01N3ASPNV/

And they're pretty great.
Old 08-04-17 | 02:43 PM
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I got a tech question I'm too lazy to google If I archive my downloaded titles, can I re-download them onto a micro sd?
Old 08-04-17 | 03:18 PM
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I am Setsuna and TumbleSeed are both 33% off on the eShop, played them last night, both are pretty good if they appeal to you.
Old 08-08-17 | 07:21 AM
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I got a Switch!

A friend spotted 2 at Target and I happened to be in the area. Got that, a pro controller and Mario Kart.
Old 08-09-17 | 12:52 PM
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KOF 2000 hits the eShop tomorrow, just picked up Strikers 1945 it supports vertical!! If you like shoot em ups, Graceful Explosion Machine is 8.99 (from 12.99). Oh and this drops tomorrow too...looking very much like Hyper Light Drifter!!

Old 08-14-17 | 06:22 PM
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So, my son is taking the Switch back to college, and my game saves with it. Has anyone figured out a way to export the saves?
Old 08-15-17 | 09:32 PM
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Jack Box 1 and 2 come out on Thursday. Woot. Portable Drawful.
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Walmart is getting an exclusive Splatoon 2 bundle. $379. 9/8.



REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart will be the exclusive retail partner for a new Nintendo Switch bundle that includes a download code for the Splatoon 2 game, a fresh carrying case and colorful new Joy-Con controllers in Neon Pink and Neon Green. The bundle will be available starting Sept. 8 at a suggested retail price of $379.99 and offers fans in North America their first chance to get their hands on that Joy-Con color combination.

“Consumers in Japan and Europe have already had a strong response to Splatoon 2 bundles in their territories,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This exclusive Walmart bundle gives people who have been waiting to buy a Nintendo Switch a great value and incentive to get splatting.”
Comes with:
- Nintendo Switch console
- Splatoon 2 (Digital download code)
- Splatoon themed carrying case
- Neon Pink and Neon Green Joy-Cons
Old 08-17-17 | 11:10 AM
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So those joycons are exclusive to the bundle,or have they started selling them separately?
Old 08-17-17 | 11:12 AM
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$380, what a deal! Add another $75 for the Splatoon colored Pro Controller, and you're out only $455 before tax.
Old 08-17-17 | 11:49 AM
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Re: Nintendo Switch: Building a New Generation of Hardware from Scratch

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$380, what a deal! Add another $75 for the Splatoon colored Pro Controller, and you're out only $455 before tax.
Eh, it's not a deal but it's also not a mark up. The Switch, Game, and Case would be $380 retail.
Old 08-17-17 | 02:01 PM
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amazon has the grey model in stock for Prime members...wont' last long.

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Swit...eywords=switch

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Old 08-17-17 | 07:29 PM
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Walmart is getting an exclusive Splatoon 2 bundle. $379. 9/8.

The preorder is live now.
Old 08-18-17 | 07:11 PM
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I got my pink & green joycons from the UK last week. I LOVE THEM.
Old 08-22-17 | 10:25 AM
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EA shows off the Switch version of FIFA 18 - technically the first direct-feed footage.
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Fire Emblem Warriors is coming to the U.S. on October 20th, alongside Amiibo for Chrom and Tiki. There'll also be a special edition with art cards and a 3-disc soundtrack.

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Old 08-23-17 | 10:52 AM
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I might actually finally buy/play Rocket League now.


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