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Huddy · 17 Jan 2019 at 20:05

Idartalis said:
I play it portable 99.99999999999999% of the time, but that's only because my monitor is 1200p, I tried playing it docked once but everything's stretched because it's outputting 16:9 on a 16:10 monitor and there's no option to add black bars, either on Switch or monitor's settings

I'm looking at getting 4K monitor, would be great if I could use Switch with it without making everything look blurry or whatever, any recommendations?

Also I just beat Bowser in New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, now I gotta grab 3 coins in each level to unlock new levels in Superstar Road.

I have a LG UK650 4K IPS monitor and the Switch looks great on it.

Kreeeee · 17 Jan 2019 at 20:24

Jimbo said:
I've just booked it up to my Samsung ks7000 tv and it looks great. How does everyone else play on the device itself or tv?

About 30/70 split.

Plainsong · 18 Jan 2019 at 07:09

I'm around 50/50 right now though that can change depending on what I'm in to.

elh_2009 · 18 Jan 2019 at 08:17

probably 30% docked and 70% portable, mostly portable at the moment because ive started pokemon lets go and hate the motion control's, can you switch it to catch with a button press in docked mode does anyone know?

Phate · 18 Jan 2019 at 08:36

Mostly docked at the moment. On docked I am currently playing on an LG 34" UW 1440p monitor. Set the monitor to the correct aspect ratio and it looks fantastic at 1080p

Kreeeee · 18 Jan 2019 at 10:13

elh_2009 said:
probably 30% docked and 70% portable, mostly portable at the moment because ive started pokemon lets go and hate the motion control's, can you switch it to catch with a button press in docked mode does anyone know?

No. Nintendo did the same thing shoehorning unnecessary motion controls into Mario Odyssey. It's frustrating.

elh_2009 · 18 Jan 2019 at 11:03

Kreeeee said:
No. Nintendo did the same thing shoehorning unnecessary motion controls into Mario Odyssey. It's frustrating.

Very frustrating! at least with Mario you could use the pro controller, motion control's in Pokemon makes it pretty much unplayable in docked mode for me

hawko_44 · 18 Jan 2019 at 12:07

I don't think I have played it docked yet, literally only every play it portable.

Kreeeee · 18 Jan 2019 at 12:13

elh_2009 said:
Very frustrating! at least with Mario you could use the pro controller, motion control's in Pokemon makes it pretty much unplayable in docked mode for me

You still have to waggle the pro controller despite having many unused buttons.

Taziir · 18 Jan 2019 at 13:03

elh_2009 said:
probably 30% docked and 70% portable, mostly portable at the moment because ive started pokemon lets go and hate the motion control's, can you switch it to catch with a button press in docked mode does anyone know?

Yes, in handheld mode the catch mechanic changes. Instead of the throw action, you use the switch as a viewfinder to aim at the Mon and then simply press the A button to throw - similar to bow aiming in Zelda. It's aa much more consistent and reliable way to catch compared to using the controllere.

elh_2009 · 18 Jan 2019 at 14:01

Taziir said:
Yes, in handheld mode the catch mechanic changes. Instead of the throw action, you use the switch as a viewfinder to aim at the Mon and then simply press the A button to throw - similar to bow aiming in Zelda. It's aa much more consistent and reliable way to catch compared to using the controllere.

yeah totally agree, its far more consistent and easier in handheld mode

b0rn2sk8 · 18 Jan 2019 at 18:54

I quickly gave up with Pokemon I’m docked more as soon at I realised that....

d_brennen · 18 Jan 2019 at 19:03

Idartalis said:
I play it portable 99.99999999999999% of the time, but that's only because my monitor is 1200p, I tried playing it docked once but everything's stretched because it's outputting 16:9 on a 16:10 monitor and there's no option to add black bars, either on Switch or monitor's settings

Can you not disable scaling on the monitor? I thought that was a pretty standard thing

jrwagh333 · 18 Jan 2019 at 19:52

Play docked when the TV is free, otherwise I'm handheld around the house.

.:MBK:. · 19 Jan 2019 at 02:37

Still worth investing in switch? I'm getting a Nintendo itch after watching odyssey at AGDQ

Kreeeee · 19 Jan 2019 at 08:37

.:MBK:. said:
Still worth investing in switch? I'm getting a Nintendo itch after watching odyssey at AGDQ

It's not going anywhere and it is a runaway success so there's no reason to hold off getting one if you like the concept and the games. A new version is likely to come out late 2019 but no one knows if it's a Lite version, portable only, or one with a bigger screen.

Cavallino · 19 Jan 2019 at 08:57

Folks. The Ninty Gold/Plantium coins, is there really anything worthwhile to purchase out there?

Am I getting this right? the gold coins are used to get discounts on future switch purchases?

Plainsong · 19 Jan 2019 at 09:22

Everything you buy on the eshop gains you gold points. Every game cartridge that you insert gains you gold points if you redeem them. Gold points can then be used to discount purchases on the eshop. They do expire so it's worth keeping an eye on them.

Cavallino · 19 Jan 2019 at 10:18

Cheers Ps.

And whatabout these platinum points?

Kreeeee · 19 Jan 2019 at 11:09

Cavallino said:
Cheers Ps.

And whatabout these platinum points?

Only for useless tat like phone wallpapers etc.

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