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asecondduck
Feb 18, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo
Per Eurogamer the Switch only draws 16W when docked. Redditors are postulating that in portable mode it probably draws closer to 10-11W, which means that my LG V20's 13.5W charger might be able to supply the Switch with enough charge to play (and maybe even trickle charge slightly). Assuming the Switch tells the charger it's capible of receiving that amount of power, of course.

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PerrineClostermann
Dec 15, 2012

by FactsAreUseless
I just finished Zelda 1, ask me anything.

asecondduck
Feb 18, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

PerrineClostermann posted:

I just finished Zelda 1, ask me anything.

How many times did you consult a walk through

PerrineClostermann
Dec 15, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

lelandjs posted:

How many times did you consult a walk through

Five times. Once to find where the potion letter was, twice to find potion shops, once to find level...5? 6? And once to navigate Level 9 'cause drat.

I'm really surprised how much of the game I knew, either from previous attempts I don't remember or cultural osmosis. Maybe I watched a speedrun or two.

Detective No. 27
Jun 7, 2006

Detective No. 27 posted:

Someone please post the picture of the anime girl playing Switch in bed with the gooseneck mount.

Quoting since it fell to the bottom of last page.

Bombadilillo
Feb 28, 2009

The dock really fucks a case or nerfing it.

PerrineClostermann posted:

Five times. Once to find where the potion letter was, twice to find potion shops, once to find level...5? 6? And once to navigate Level 9 'cause drat.

I'm really surprised how much of the game I knew, either from previous attempts I don't remember or cultural osmosis. Maybe I watched a speedrun or two.

Did you get the skeleton key before 9?

also yes its some b.s. a simple path if you walkthrough. Blind luck if you are me and 8.

enojy
Sep 11, 2001

bass rattle
stars out
the sky

Detective No. 27 posted:

Someone please post the picture of the anime girl playing Switch in bed with the gooseneck mount.

asecondduck
Feb 18, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

Please don't doxx me

a.lo
Sep 12, 2009

is bestbuy going to charge me for my preorder yet ha ha cmon now

Bombadilillo
Feb 28, 2009

The dock really fucks a case or nerfing it.

We should error on the side of life. So get a vita instead of a switch I guess.

Sam Faust
Feb 20, 2015

Detective No. 27 posted:

Someone please post the picture of the anime girl playing Switch in bed with the gooseneck mount.

HyperPuma
Jun 24, 2007

b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but trump is president
im glad the switch is devoid of features that people want

Calaveron
Aug 7, 2006
:negative:
I paid my taxes I paid off my switch and zelda preorders life is good

Cartoon Man
Jan 31, 2004


Bombadilillo posted:

We should error on the side of life. So get a vita instead of a switch I guess.

The vita has Persona, Castlevania, and anime porno games.

Mahoning
Feb 3, 2007

I can't wait to pull the plug on my Switch when it's done charging.

ThisIsACoolGuy
Nov 2, 2010

Shaped like a friend

Detective No. 27 posted:

Someone please post the picture of the anime girl playing Switch in bed with the gooseneck mount.

PerrineClostermann
Dec 15, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Bombadilillo posted:

Did you get the skeleton key before 9?

also yes its some b.s. a simple path if you walkthrough. Blind luck if you are me and 8.

Yeah I did, and thank god. So many damned doors, it was nice just going wherever I wanted.

Soul Glo
Aug 27, 2003

Just let it shine through

lelandjs posted:

How many times did you consult a walk through

When I finally decided to sit down and beat Zelda 1 for the first and only time I used a walkthrough for the entirety.

I didn't die once and it took 4 hours.

Still had fun bc that game owns.

I had played the beginning of it like 10 times over 20 years and had already drunkenly watched a friend absolutely destroy that game, so it's not like I was ruining any surprises for myself

Viewtiful Jew
Apr 21, 2007
Mench'n-a-go-go-baby!

Where's the amiibo at?

Can't play a game without some 'meebs.

Evil Fluffy
Jul 13, 2009

Scholars are some of the most pompous and pedantic people I've ever had the joy of meeting.

Bombadilillo posted:

Its tiny cords were secretly designed to prepare you for the joycon connectivity distance.

Enjoy.

You can get a pair of 10ft extender cables online for a couple dollars. :shrug:

Aphrodite posted:

Zelda's been in the toilet for the last 3 or 4 releases, man.

If you don't think Parallel Worlds was good you're dead inside and probably own a Vita (but I repeat myself).

Real hurthling!
Sep 11, 2001




vita is a ps1 so its a lot better than switch ????

Infinitum
Jul 30, 2004


A little over 4 days to go until Zelda binge :woop:

Bombadilillo
Feb 28, 2009

The dock really fucks a case or nerfing it.

^^yeah

Evil Fluffy posted:

You can get a pair of 10ft extender cables online for a couple dollars. :shrug:




What about for joycons?

Waltzing Along
Jun 14, 2008

There's only one
Human race
Many faces
Everybody belongs here
Went to the SF switch event. Very very impressed with Nintendo and how they took care of their guests.

Upon entering there was a group of ten or so that would cheer for each person coming in. It's a really nice thing and puts you in a great mood. If you've never had people cheering for you like that, I heartily recommend it. I wonder if this is a Japanese thing. I've experienced at other events but always from a Japan based organization.

We played:

1 - 2 Switch. The smile on my gfs face made it an obvious buy.
2 - Has Been Heroes - worth $20 but no more.
3 - Snipperclips - Gonna be fun to play through once. But should be worth the time and money.
4 - Arms - If boxing is your thing, a great game. If you don't like boxing, easy pass. Not that it is bad, but it's still just a boxing game.
5 - Bummer Man - Total and complete piece of poo poo. It looks so much worse in person. Least impressive game by far.
6 - Zelda - Awesome.
7 - Street Fighter - Yawn
8 - Mario Kart 8 - Mario Kart 8
9 - Fast Racing whatever - Biggest surprise for me. It is very fast but very fun. It is fast.
10 - Disgea 5 - Uh. I'm sure it is fine for what it is. Not familiar with the series so no frame of reference.

Did not play: Dance crap, Puyo Tetris, Splatoon, Skylanders or Sonice. Splatoon line was long and didn't feel like staying any more. Lines in general were 5 mins or so.

The switch is not going to be good for play on the go. It is heavy. It is large. Whenever I played in tablet mode it was very obvious how big and heavy it was. It feels like it weighs about as much as a Wii U gamepad w/ the big battery. The joycons are tiny and would not be comfortable for long play sessions. The Pro Controller is far and away the best of the control options. The joy cons in the dock feel awkward. The buttons just feel like they are off by an inch or so.

Revol
Aug 1, 2003

EHCIARF EMERC...
EHCIARF EMERC...

Cicero posted:

Y'all should really be talking more about the fact that Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a timed exclusive for the Switch at launch. Shovel Knight is rad and the newest campaign looks rad: https://youtu.be/BRwP0P5j05g

Zelda + RMX + Clips + Specter on launch day for me.

I wasn't expecting to buy another game along with Zelda, but yeah, now I'm getting Treasure Trove day one too, that's pretty cool.

In fact, it's been an awful while that I've bought multiple games for a day one console release. In fact... I can't remember any example. Maybe I did with 3DS, because I remember regretting both the Street Fighter and Tom Clancy games, but can't remember if I bought same time as the console.

eonwe posted:

shovelknight is the best mega man game ever made

I hate Mega Man games but Shovel Knight is awesome.

Waltzing Along posted:

Upon entering there was a group of ten or so that would cheer for each person coming in. It's a really nice thing and puts you in a great mood. If you've never had people cheering for you like that, I heartily recommend it. I wonder if this is a Japanese thing. I've experienced at other events but always from a Japan based organization.

No, Apple does this for their big launches.

Healbot
Jul 7, 2006

very very very fucjable
very vywr very


Mahoning posted:

I can't wait to pull the plug on my Switch when it's done charging.

Whatever you say, Mr Schiavo.

Blazing Zero
Sep 7, 2012

*sigh* sure. it's a weed joke

Waltzing Along posted:

The switch is not going to be good for play on the go. It is heavy. It is large. Whenever I played in tablet mode it was very obvious how big and heavy it was. It feels like it weighs about as much as a Wii U gamepad w/ the big battery. The joycons are tiny and would not be comfortable for long play sessions. The Pro Controller is far and away the best of the control options. The joy cons in the dock feel awkward. The buttons just feel like they are off by an inch or so.

the 'portability' of it is way over hyped. the only place most people will take it to is their bathroom. to flush it down like the brown it is

littleorv
Jan 29, 2011

I'm going to play it undocked in bed and on the couch, sometimes.

Waltzing Along
Jun 14, 2008

There's only one
Human race
Many faces
Everybody belongs here

Blazing Zero posted:

the 'portability' of it is way over hyped. the only place most people will take it to is their bathroom. to flush it down like the brown it is

I agree. Anyone who thinks it won't be a big deal to play on the bus or train or whatever probably doesn't give a poo poo that they are going to look stupid as gently caress playing in public. It is not innocuous.

HyperPuma
Jun 24, 2007

b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but trump is president
the nintendo switch is a turd for real

hopeandjoy
Nov 28, 2014



littleorv posted:

I'm going to play it undocked in bed and on the couch, sometimes.

I mean that's already what I do with my 3DS so.

Waltzing Along
Jun 14, 2008

There's only one
Human race
Many faces
Everybody belongs here
This is not going to replace the 3ds. There will be another handheld. Why? Because handhelds are pretty much the de facto kids system. Looking forward to the 4ds.

Cojawfee
May 31, 2006
I think the US is dumb for not using Celsius
I'm going to put my switch up my rear end so I can poop it into the toilet.

Waltzing Along
Jun 14, 2008

There's only one
Human race
Many faces
Everybody belongs here

Cojawfee posted:

I'm going to put my switch up my rear end so I can poop it into the toilet.

Didn't know you were a size queen.

hatty
Feb 28, 2011

Pork Pro
I'm hoping the 3DS replacement is just a smaller Switch with permanently attached joycons and a lower res screen.

sigher
Apr 22, 2008

My guiding Moonlight...




:lol:

AlphaKeny1
Feb 17, 2006

4DS will just be a second switch where you connect the kickstand to your original switch to get double screens

The Bloop
Jul 5, 2004

by Fluffdaddy
If they were ever going to invent a 4ds we'd already have it.

FireMrshlBill
Aug 13, 2006

LEMME SHOW YOU SOMETHING!!!

hatty posted:

I'm hoping the 3DS replacement is just a smaller Switch with permanently attached joycons and a lower res screen.

Same. That's my guess.

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tithin
Nov 14, 2003


[Grandmaster Tactician]



The Bloop posted:

If they were ever going to invent a 4ds we'd already have it.

Nice

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