Nintendo Switch

[joffocakes]

3 hours ago, mrsnrub said:

Gonna get a nice USB joystick fighting stick for my switch for all these neo geo fighters. Was gonna get a Mayflash F300, anyone tried it with Switch?

 

I've not tried it but it seems like a decent enough entry level stick; especially since you can use it with several systems. Should be relatively straightforward to slot in some better buttons to improve it if you wish.

 

I use the 8bitdo NES30 stick. It basically is that same Mayflash stick rebranded. While it is compatible with PC it doesn't have compatibility with other consoles however it does work wirelessly with Switch so you can use it to play games when the Switch is undocked. That's the main reason I bought it.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073ZNXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_QuMSAbT4XFE30

 

Another option to consider if you already own a stick for another console is a Brook converter. You need to buy the correct one but it's cheaper than a new stick.

 

https://www.arcadeworlduk.com/categories/brook-adapters.html

 

I believe you can use wired sticks while Switch is undocked however you'll need a USB-C to USB Female converter and a way to plug it into the awkwardly-played underside port.

 

Here's my NES30 (it's not quite as massive as this makes it look):

 

 

 

[shirubagan]

@Rain Birds That’s bullshit. Unless they’re designed to break after 12 months, you’re within your rights for a repair. Apple gave me a new iPhone 6S out of warranty because it the screen stopped responding as it should. 

 

From the Consumer Goods Act 2015

“[consumers will] know that they can get a repair or replacement if they discover a product is faulty more than 30 days after purchase/delivery. Of course, this only applies if the product was supposed to last longer.”

 

 

[Super Craig]

You have to go through the retailer for that.

[mrsnrub]

28 minutes ago, Rain Birds said:

Just got an email from Nintendo UK telling me that the Joycon right click ceasing to register as a button press isn’t covered under warranty and that they want £29 for the repair.

 

This is after not even trying to transfer my save data - including 90+ hours of Zelda - last year. I think it is at this point that they can go and fuck themselves. I’ll sell the piece of shit, regardless of how much I love Nintendo’s games.

Aye their UK customer service is dire, the US seems amazing

[mogawoods]

27 minutes ago, Rain Birds said:

Just got an email from Nintendo UK telling me that the Joycon right click ceasing to register as a button press isn’t covered under warranty and that they want £29 for the repair.

 

This is after not even trying to transfer my save data - including 90+ hours of Zelda - last year. I think it is at this point that they can go and fuck themselves. I’ll sell the piece of shit, regardless of how much I love Nintendo’s games.

 

What the fuck. I'm about to send my wonky left joycon to them for repair and I sure as shit won't be paying them to do it if they ask me to.

[freezycold]

I got apple to fix my Macbook Pro after over five years. European law gives you 6 years of warranty. Just mention that to them and they typically change their tune.

[jonny_rat]

37 minutes ago, joffocakes said:

 

I've not tried it but it seems like a decent enough entry level stick; especially since you can use it with several systems. Should be relatively straightforward to slot in some better buttons to improve it if you wish.

 

I use the 8bitdo NES30 stick. It basically is that same Mayflash stick rebranded. While it is compatible with PC it doesn't have compatibility with other consoles however it does work wirelessly with Switch so you can use it to play games when the Switch is undocked. That's the main reason I bought it.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073ZNXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_QuMSAbT4XFE30

 

Another option to consider if you already own a stick for another console is a Brook converter. You need to buy the correct one but it's cheaper than a new stick.

 

https://www.arcadeworlduk.com/categories/brook-adapters.html

 

I believe you can use wired sticks while Switch is undocked however you'll need a USB-C to USB Female converter and a way to plug it into the awkwardly-played underside port.

 

Here's my NES30 (it's not quite as massive as this makes it look):

 

 

 

 

 

Ta for this - that's really useful. I was looking at whether there were any options for using last-gen sticks with it, and turned up this thing:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fyoung-Controller-Converter-Nintendo-HANDHELD/dp/B0747K52CW

 

Which is dead cheap, and seems to come in a few variants (sometimes called a COOV N100, sometimes a.. fastsnail?).  More on it here: 

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/7er1nq/super_simple_rewritten_from_scratch_coov_n100/

 

[Not Thread Owner]

27 minutes ago, jonny_rat said:

 

 

Ta for this - that's really useful. I was looking at whether there were any options for using last-gen sticks with it, and turned up this thing:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fyoung-Controller-Converter-Nintendo-HANDHELD/dp/B0747K52CW

 

Which is dead cheap, and seems to come in a few variants (sometimes called a COOV N100, sometimes a.. fastsnail?).  More on it here: 

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/7er1nq/super_simple_rewritten_from_scratch_coov_n100/

 

 

 

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/03/video_heres_how_to_use_an_xbox_one_or_ps4_dualshock_4_with_your_nintendo_switch

[rgraves]

41 minutes ago, ann coulter said:

 

What the fuck. I'm about to send my wonky left joycon to them for repair and I sure as shit won't be paying them to do it if they ask me to.

 

They cover it for 12 months - if you have proof of purchase that shows it's less than 12 months old they'll cover it. If you don't, you might need to start waving that Consumer Goods stuff about...

[scottcr]

Downloaded that there Sky Force for a play at lunch time... pretty smart so it is.

[Bushtopher]

6 minutes ago, scottcr said:

Downloaded that there Sky Force for a play at lunch time... pretty smart so it is.

 

I’m really enjoying it still - to the extent that I’ve barely done a thing to my farm in Stardew Valley since downloading it!

[Shimmyhill]

Never send anything to the manufacturer as you throw all your rights away, always use the shop you bought it from!

 

(I sent my joy con direct to Nintendo when they were pretty new having said the above )

[NickC]

9 minutes ago, Shimmyhill said:

Never send anything to the manufacturer as you throw all your rights away, always use the shop you bought it from!

 

(I sent my joy con direct to Nintendo when they were pretty new having said the above )

 

Problem with consoles though is that you are hoping to keep your saved data. If you go via the retailer you're stuffed there. But if that's not a consideration then I agree completely the retailer is always the best option.

[Majora]

29 minutes ago, NickC said:

 

Problem with consoles though is that you are hoping to keep your saved data. If you go via the retailer you're stuffed there. But if that's not a consideration then I agree completely the retailer is always the best option.

 

Which of course wouldn't be a problem if Nintendo joined this decade and offered cloud saves.

 

If my Switch ever breaks and I lose all my data I will be beyond furious, it's genuinely unacceptable.

[mogawoods]

2 hours ago, rgraves said:

 

They cover it for 12 months - if you have proof of purchase that shows it's less than 12 months old they'll cover it. If you don't, you might need to start waving that Consumer Goods stuff about...

 

Well, it's 12 months and, what, two weeks since launch, so I'm outside the warranty period, I guess. Seems bizarre to me. The left joycon issue is something that affects every Switch, right? They should be fixing them free of charge for as long as they're selling them.

[Stanley]

1 minute ago, ann coulter said:

 

Well, it's 12 months and, what, two weeks since launch, so I'm outside the warranty period, I guess. Seems bizarre to me. The left joycon issue is something that affects every Switch, right? They should be fixing them free of charge for as long as they're selling them.

Why have you waited until now? I'd just fix it myself, cheaper and you don't have to be without one joycon for a week or whatever.

[mogawoods]

43 minutes ago, Shimmyhill said:

Never send anything to the manufacturer as you throw all your rights away, always use the shop you bought it from!

 

(I sent my joy con direct to Nintendo when they were pretty new having said the above )

 

How do you go about that when the faulty item is a single joycon you bought as part of the overall console from an online retailer? Amazon or shopto or whatever are going to want the whole console back, no? They're not going to be interested in me sending back a single joycon. I kind of have to send it to Nintendo.

[Stanley]

1 minute ago, ann coulter said:

 

How do you go about that when the faulty item is a single joycon you bought as part of the overall console from an online retailer? Amazon or shopto or whatever are going to want the whole console back, no? They're not going to be interested in me sending back a single joycon. I kind of have to send it to Nintendo.

Ask them and see what they say explaining that you want to keep the console so as not to lose the saves. Failing that just fix it yourself.

[mogawoods]

6 minutes ago, Stanley said:

Why have you waited until now? I'd just fix it myself, cheaper and you don't have to be without one joycon for a week or whatever.

 

It's only become a noticeable problem in the last few months and has very recently deteriorated to the point of unplayability. I'd originally been under the impression it only affected detached joycons which I had no intention of ever using, but it's affecting my joycon even when it's attached to the undocked Switch, inexplicably.

 

Also, what happens if I try to fix it then it turns out not to be the common problem. It's usually a Bluetooth strength thing or something, right?

[Stanley]

Did you buy it from Amazon? I'd try their customer services, they might just credit your account for you to buy new ones.

[mogawoods]

Actually, Stanley, can't you just come round and fix mine for me? 

[mogawoods]

No, I bought it from Nintendo.

[Stanley]

Just now, ann coulter said:

Actually, Stanley, can't you just come round and fix mine for me? 

Haha, ok I'll see how I'm fixed this weekend. 

[mogawoods]

I bought one from Shopto as well which I haven't opened yet.  I wanted to make sure I had one at launch.

[Stanley]

Problem solved then - swap the faulty one with your unopened one and get in touch with Shopto to replace either the whole console or the faulty joycon.

[mogawoods]

Hadn't thought of that. I've been meaning to sell the unopened one since launch and didn't want to devalue it by opening it. Hmm.

[Shimmyhill]

41 minutes ago, ann coulter said:

 

How do you go about that when the faulty item is a single joycon you bought as part of the overall console from an online retailer? Amazon or shopto or whatever are going to want the whole console back, no? They're not going to be interested in me sending back a single joycon. I kind of have to send it to Nintendo.

 

I bought mine from amazon and they just credited me the amount to buy another one so I did. Tesco did the same for my faulty PS4 pad, well partial amount that pretty much covered a new pad.

[mogawoods]

31 minutes ago, Shimmyhill said:

 

I bought mine from amazon and they just credited me the amount to buy another one so I did. Tesco did the same for my faulty PS4 pad, well partial amount that pretty much covered a new pad.

 

Pretty cool of them. Somehow I don't think Nintendo.com (where I bought mine directly) or shopto are going to do that though.

[Chooch]

20 minutes ago, ann coulter said:

 

Pretty cool of them. Somehow I don't think Nintendo.com (where I bought mine directly) or shopto are going to do that though.

They’ll never do it if you don’t ask. 

[The Tall Man]

I’m guessing some of you lovely Switch owners have the Hori compact playstand, so can you safely place it on upright for tate mode in various shmups? Ta.