Nintendo Switch

[Stanley]

Yeah put a screen protector on @ZOK keep the machine in the best condition you can. You never know if you'll upgrade and sell It on, so you want it to stay nice.

[ZOK]

Sound advice! I’ve just got this idea that the screen won’t look as good, but I never really notice much of that stuff anyway really.

[Stanley]

I've had one on since launch and I've never even noticed it being there.

[Yewone]

6 minutes ago, rgraves said:

 

 

Interesting to see him thinking docked mode looks better than handheld.. I'd say the opposite. No massive graphic differences just the lower texture quality is a bit more noticeable when docked.

[Stanley]

Is it running at 720p in handheld for definite? If so it's a shame it's only running at that in docked too. 

 

I'd imagine the fast pace and large open areas might make enemies difficult to see in handheld too. Would love to give it a go but it's a lot of money 

[CovisGod]

55 minutes ago, Stanley said:

Is it running at 720p in handheld for definite? If so it's a shame it's only running at that in docked too. 

 

I'd imagine the fast pace and large open areas might make enemies difficult to see in handheld too. Would love to give it a go but it's a lot of money 

 

Boomerang ! Tenner a month for a priority account, they sent my copy of Doom this morning. Perfect for them games you want to try but not really stick £50 into, I probably play / complete 2 or 3 games a month so well worth my tenner.

[Not Thread Owner]

1 hour ago, Jonny5 said:

 

He means buy something with a debit/credit card. It’ll use the 9p and charge the remaining amount to your card leaving you with a balance of £0. 

 

Associate my credit card with an online game shop? Good lord no. 

[Jonny5]

You don’t have to associate it. You simply put your details in for that single purchase. You can use PayPal if you’d rather (and it’s allowed in your tinfoil hat universe). 

[Isaac]

2 minutes ago, deKay said:

 

Associate my credit card with an online game shop? Good lord no. 

 

This is a weird attitude. As long as you check your statement regularly credit cards (even if stolen) are such a trivial thing to cancel and claim money back on.

 

I've had mine stolen twice and both times the money was refunded within 24 hours and I had a new credit card two days later. 

 

It's not even your money really, so who cares?

 

Linking a debit card to an online account is a different story, of course.

[rgraves]

7 minutes ago, deKay said:

 

Associate my credit card with an online game shop? Good lord no. 

You don't have to 'link' it - just put the details in for one purchase and don't select the 'remember this card' option. It's what I always do.

[Ketchup]

28 minutes ago, Isaac said:

 

This is a weird attitude. As long as you check your statement regularly credit cards (even if stolen) are such a trivial thing to cancel and claim money back on.

 

I've had mine stolen twice and both times the money was refunded within 24 hours and I had a new credit card two days later. 

 

It's not even your money really, so who cares?

 

Linking a debit card to an online account is a different story, of course.

Unless they happen to steal your PlayStation account then you're in for a world of hurt. 

 

 

 

This will make for some some enlightening reading!

[Not Thread Owner]

I'm aware it's generally fine, people. I was referencing the PSN shambles with my tongue in cheek!

 

(i.e. it was a social experiment)

 

That said, eShop cards are always cheaper so I never use Paypal (aside from that one time you got free Nintendomoney for it) or cards on my account.

[Jonny5]

Ok, but if you did it just once you’d remove that 9p that you were sad about. 

[Jonny5]

Also, eShop credit never comes in amounts that match a game price, so even if it’s “cheap” you end up with amounts you can’t use left on your account. 

[CovisGod]

2 minutes ago, Jonny5 said:

Also, eShop credit never comes in amounts that match a game price, so even if it’s “cheap” you end up with amounts you can’t use left on your account. 

 

Can’t you just pay for the price of the game ? I’m not sure you have to add funds in increments of £10 like you used to

[Jonny5]

Yeah you can, but dekay buys cards as it’s cheaper. 

[CovisGod]

Just now, Jonny5 said:

Yeah you can, but dekay buys cards as it’s cheaper. 

 

Sorry I missed the two previous messages as my phone hadn’t updated.

[bobontheway]

Okay, I'm being exceptionally dumb here but I need some clarification (I don't own a Switch yet btw).

 

If I create a UK account (buy some games, whatever) I can then switch the region to something like SA, buy some digital games, and then switch the region back to UK without any issues?

So if I delete the game I can just redownload it from the UK eShop at any point without having to Switch regions again?

[Eldridge Horror]

I ordered one of those portable docks that I think @MikeBeaver and @Pavey mentioned some time ago. Do these need the official charger to provide enough power to output the display? 

[milko]

1 hour ago, Stanley said:

I've had one on since launch and I've never even noticed it being there.

 

Well, yeah, it's all you're used to. (Same, btw!)

[Stanley]

6 minutes ago, milko said:

 

Well, yeah, it's all you're used to. (Same, btw!)

True, I hadn't thought about what it might look like without one on. 

[rgraves]

1 hour ago, Marvellous Chester said:

I ordered one of those portable docks that I think @MikeBeaver and @Pavey mentioned some time ago. Do these need the official charger to provide enough power to output the display? 

 

Yes, pretty much - very few other options put out the required amount of juice.

[Coolcongo]

1 hour ago, Marvellous Chester said:

I ordered one of those portable docks that I think @MikeBeaver and @Pavey mentioned some time ago. Do these need the official charger to provide enough power to output the display? 

what dock is this, I had one of amazon which did not work great been looking for a different one 

[Eldridge Horror]

23 minutes ago, Coolcongo said:

what dock is this, I had one of amazon which did not work great been looking for a different one 

I ordered this off eBay.. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kacosata-Portable-Dock-USB-C-Type-C-to-HDMI-Adapter-Hub-for-Nintendo-Switch-NS-/202050861942

[Quest]

 

u wot

[Bojangle]

Huh? Which pads are those?

The only official Switch Pro controllers are the standard black, the Pink and Green Splatoon 2 and the upcoming Xenoblade one. Presumably they're cheaper because they're third party.

Edit - Googled it, they do look identical! No idea how they compare to the official pad.

Edit 2! - "The controllers will cost $30, but the cheap price will set you back in terms of features, as neither one will feature HD Rumble support, and also won’t have gyro controls or any sort of NFC reader for Amiibo support. Still, if you’re just looking for a controller that gives you quick arcade action, you can’t go wrong here."

[robotattack]

34 minutes ago, Captain LeChuck said:

Regarding the pro controller. What the difference between the actual pro, and the themed pads like Mario and Zelda? The themed ones are like half the price of the pro. But they look identical. 

 

They're wired. And possibly not as good to use as they're third party.

 

Edit: Oh yeah, and that other stuff.

[rgraves]

Ooooh look - maybe Netflix et al aren't as far away as we think - the door just swung open...

 

http://nintendoeverything.com/hulu-coming-to-switch-today/

 

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hulu-switch

[Bushtopher]

What time do SA eShop games unlock?  Basically, how soon from now could I be playing Doom?

[Bobbi Champagne Jr]

FYI I've just put a bunch of games up in the trading folder. Arms, Splatoon 2, Zelda and Mario.