*** Nintendo Switch ***

Phate said:
Ah man, thats a shame. Hope they get it sorted out.

I'll be picking up another set of Joy cons when the green & pink ones come out. Hopefully I won't encounter the same. Right now I've go the classic "left joy con" issue. Seriously tempted just to open it up myself. Not like I am incapable.

What would be nice is a method to tighten up the joy con connection on the rails. Mine are not loose but there is definitely minor wiggle room.
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I found the joy cons have gotten looser with age , I think it's a natural process due to the rails on the joy con being plastic.

I could tell this because when I bought my yellow ones they were really stiff on the console but after some sliding in and out they have loosened off a little
 
Wilko_Dog said:
I found the joy cons have gotten looser with age , I think it's a natural process due to the rails on the joy con being plastic.

I could tell this because when I bought my yellow ones they were really stiff on the console but after some sliding in and out they have loosened off a little
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As long as they don't continue to get looser. I use my Switch on the go everyday so the joycons when attached do get used. I make a point of never holding the Switch by just a 1 joycon though to reduce the strain on it.
 
Does the Switch have an Online friends code thread yet? Or are we waiting for the online service to see if they make it easier?
 
Phate said:
As long as they don't continue to get looser. I use my Switch on the go everyday so the joycons when attached do get used. I make a point of never holding the Switch by just a 1 joycon though to reduce the strain on it.
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They stop at minor wiggle.

Phate said:
Ah man, thats a shame. Hope they get it sorted out.

I'll be picking up another set of Joy cons when the green & pink ones come out. Hopefully I won't encounter the same. Right now I've go the classic "left joy con" issue. Seriously tempted just to open it up myself. Not like I am incapable.

What would be nice is a method to tighten up the joy con connection on the rails. Mine are not loose but there is definitely minor wiggle room.
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All colour combos that aren't launch colours are guaranteed to have the fix on the left joy con.
 
ARMS update is live. Max Brass is playable. New Hedlok mode and historical stats now available. 423 party matches and 60 ranked as Ribbon Girl :o

They're definitely using the Splatoon model for updates and support. Good to see.

Changelog:
•ARMS League Commissioner Max Brass added as a playable character.

•New ARM “Nade” added.

•New ARM “Roaster” added.

•New ARM “Kablammer” added.

•New stage “Sky Arena” added.

•New versus mode “Hedlok Scramble” added. ◦Punch or touch the capsule containing the
Hedlok mask to become Hedlok for a period of time. This can be selected in Versus, Friend, or Local and it will also appear in Party Match.

•”Stats” added to the Top Menu. ◦Check stats such as your most used fighter, best stage, and ARM accuracy.

•”Events” added to the Top Menu. ◦Here you can set whether or not you want to join official online events.

•Snake Park has been swapped out for Sky Arena in the Ranked Match stage roster.

•Raised highest rank in Ranked Match to 20.

•Increased the penalty for disconnecting during Ranked Match play.

•Shortened the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being extended, making them easier to use: Megaton, Megawatt, Revolver, Retorcher, Boomerang

•Increased movement speed of the Guardian.

•Improved visibility during charge attacks for the Popper and Cracker.

•Increased the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being knocked down, increasing risk: Popper, Cracker, Hydra

•Increased the amount of time it takes to recover when a grab is deflected with a single punch.

•Decreased the amount of damage when the Hydra’s rush connects with multiple consecutive hits.

•Decreased the distance Kid Cobra travels when jumping.

•Fixed issue where in some instances Ribbon Girl could remain airborne for an overlong period of time while continually attacking.

•Fixed issue where Ninjara would not destroy the light boxes on the Ribbon Ring stage when getting up.

•Fixed issue where the time necessary for the Triblast to return when deflected was shortened.

•Fixed issue where ARMS such as Blorb and Megaton would catch on the ground and fail to fire.

•Fixed issue where explosive ARMS would sometimes fail to explode when receiving an attack.

•Fixed issue where the Slapamander would sometimes fail to hit Helix when he is extended.

•In online play, fixed issue where the appearance or non-appearance of items could differ between devices.

•In online play, fixed various issues with V-Ball including an issue where the ball would remain grounded and play would not proceed.

•In online play, fixed an issue where sometimes Barq would continually defend against an opponents’ rush attack for a set period of time.

•In online play, fixed issue where sometimes pillars in the Scrapyard would not be destructible.
 
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Would you recommend a switch for an 11 year old and if so, what games?

Also anyone know if it would be cheaper to get one in the US?
 
RDM said:
Would you recommend a switch for an 11 year old and if so, what games?

Also anyone know if it would be cheaper to get one in the US?
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Yes. Its a cracking console and Nintendos game style will be appealing to all ages. Games wise Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario X Rabbids when it comes out soon. Mario Odyssey when it comes out. Zelda? But it may be a bit too much for them. Also there is snipperclips, Splatoon 2, ARMS they're all fun and appropriate for all ages really. Plenty of other eshop games available too.
 
Thanks, we have a trip to Florida coming up, but looking at prices and the exchange rate you don't really save much and then have warranty issues...

The games are another thing though, are all switches region free?
 
RDM said:
Would you recommend a switch for an 11 year old and if so, what games?

Also anyone know if it would be cheaper to get one in the US?
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Honestly, no.

The 2DS/3DS has a much better library, particularly for that age. It's also a cheaper and sturdier device.

Once the platform develops in a few years time then the Switch would be a better choice.
 
All Switches are totally region free, so don't worry about that. In terms of price saving...it entirely depends on what exchange rate you can get. I am not sure how it works with warranty, whether it is worldwide or not. I know a few people on here have american ones so maybe they can help. Mine is from the UK as friends bought it for me and brought it over to Portugal. But I think it should be ok. Was bought from Nintendo UK directly.

Really should check out the warranty situ...hmm...
 
Wilko_Dog said:
How do I go about getting an amiibo I want the skyward sword link but don't want to pay £30 for it :(
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You can just make your own NFC tag for about 70p instead of wasting your money on an Amiibo.

Phate said:
Really should check out the warranty situ...hmm...
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You have no problems with an EU console in an EU country. I get my French Switch and UK Joy Cons repaired under warranty by the Swiss arm of Nintendo without any issues.

You might have an issue once the UK cuts off its nose to spite its face though, but you will be out of warranty by then anyway.
 
Yeah, a "friend" of mine has done this and it makes a lot of sense. Its really easy to do and NFC tags are cheap.
 
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