* Nintendo Switch *

ralv585 · 5 Mar 2020 at 11:58

Mull3t said:
Hmm interesting, did you pay with PayPal balance or a card connected?

I have a balance so will give it a try later, think it works out to £11 last time I looked!

I connected my Amex, seemed pretty easy enough

Yrkoon · 5 Mar 2020 at 23:16

heads up for some 3ds games, eshop version of shin megami teni 4 apocalypes are 5.39 and the same price for radiant historia, grabbed both of em as the physical prices are a joke.

people on amazon are selling shin megami 4 for 99 quid and radiant for 50 lol, had my eye on both they games, so good deal for any one else who had their eyes on them as i know quite a few switch owners also have a 3ds

Xire · 6 Mar 2020 at 09:44

how come all switch related stuff is in here? is there a reason we dont have separate threads for switch games?

kurosagi01 · 6 Mar 2020 at 10:19

Xire said:
how come all switch related stuff is in here? is there a reason we dont have separate threads for switch games?

Lot easier to discuss here than have its own separate thread I guess.

Xire · 6 Mar 2020 at 10:38

kurosagi01 said:
Lot easier to discuss here than have its own separate thread I guess.

but it isnt easier.

robj20 · 6 Mar 2020 at 10:40

Xire said:
but it isnt easier.

I find it easier all in one place.

I'm still waiting for Amazon to get Ring Fit in stock.

Plainsong · 6 Mar 2020 at 15:17

Xire said:
but it isnt easier.

What's not easy about it?

Xire · 6 Mar 2020 at 15:46

Plainsong said:
What's not easy about it?

Same reason the other console games have their own threads.

Im on the fence about getting Animal crossing...would just be easier if their was an Animal crossing thread, see other peoples opinions and views etc without other random chat too.

It was just an observation, seems weird its done this way just for the Switch.

dragonslayer · 6 Mar 2020 at 15:58

Because it's been tried before and only about 3 people posted in it

Kreeeee · 6 Mar 2020 at 16:57

dragonslayer said:
Because it's been tried before and only about 3 people posted in it

This, unless it's a looking for family group thread.

Mark1989 · 6 Mar 2020 at 17:01

Started playing astral chain finally (got it at Xmas)

A very good game so far only few hours in but dam it runs well and am surprised it runs so well, fast paced action game.

Shows how good the tech in the switch actually is imo

varkanoid · 6 Mar 2020 at 23:27

Just got two 2nd hand Switch's as my kids wanted to try them out and I fancied a play about with them. I managed to get screens only and then add Joycons. One came with a dock and PSU. The XAJ700 one is in decent condition screen a bit marked. The other XAJ400 one wont connect to the TV in the dock (but charges in the dock). The guy left a game card in it (it was not advertised with a game) so it was a bit like finding a prize and a metaphorical drum roll occurred as I slowly pulled the card out to reveal - Farming Simulator. Ah well. Chug Chug in my tractor.

I did do a bit of research on the forums but I never realised there was a problem with poor Wifi connection on these devices. The XAJ400 is diabolical you have to be in the same room as the router to get a good connection. The XAJ700 is a bit better couple of rooms away but go upstairs and okay ish. Makes me wonder now what the new version of the Switch is like. I updated the XAJ400 to 9.0.2 but it didnt make any difference. Had a quick read through search on this thread about WIFI but looks like nothing I can do. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. The XAJ400 in the ad stated about the lack of tv connection in the dock and that he didnt have time to repair it. However its clearly been opened. The screws have all been removed and one is nearly ruined. The same corner was not fastened in right and whoever put this back together didnt put the screw back properly. Luckily I had my triangle screwdriver left over from my Wii modding days so I could rectify it. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. Also to see if the TV connection can be fixed. At least the XAJ700 one works okay in the dock and displays on my 4k TV fine.

Mark1989 · 7 Mar 2020 at 06:19

varkanoid said:
Just got two 2nd hand Switch's as my kids wanted to try them out and I fancied a play about with them. I managed to get screens only and then add Joycons. One came with a dock and PSU. The XAJ700 one is in decent condition screen a bit marked. The other XAJ400 one wont connect to the TV in the dock (but charges in the dock). The guy left a game card in it (it was not advertised with a game) so it was a bit like finding a prize and a metaphorical drum roll occurred as I slowly pulled the card out to reveal - Farming Simulator. Ah well. Chug Chug in my tractor.

I did do a bit of research on the forums but I never realised there was a problem with poor Wifi connection on these devices. The XAJ400 is diabolical you have to be in the same room as the router to get a good connection. The XAJ700 is a bit better couple of rooms away but go upstairs and okay ish. Makes me wonder now what the new version of the Switch is like. I updated the XAJ400 to 9.0.2 but it didnt make any difference. Had a quick read through search on this thread about WIFI but looks like nothing I can do. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. The XAJ400 in the ad stated about the lack of tv connection in the dock and that he didnt have time to repair it. However its clearly been opened. The screws have all been removed and one is nearly ruined. The same corner was not fastened in right and whoever put this back together didnt put the screw back properly. Luckily I had my triangle screwdriver left over from my Wii modding days so I could rectify it. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. Also to see if the TV connection can be fixed. At least the XAJ700 one works okay in the dock and displays on my 4k TV fine.

Switch is a great consol cut your losses and buy new

Kreeeee · 7 Mar 2020 at 09:14

varkanoid said:
Just got two 2nd hand Switch's as my kids wanted to try them out and I fancied a play about with them. I managed to get screens only and then add Joycons. One came with a dock and PSU. The XAJ700 one is in decent condition screen a bit marked. The other XAJ400 one wont connect to the TV in the dock (but charges in the dock). The guy left a game card in it (it was not advertised with a game) so it was a bit like finding a prize and a metaphorical drum roll occurred as I slowly pulled the card out to reveal - Farming Simulator. Ah well. Chug Chug in my tractor.

I did do a bit of research on the forums but I never realised there was a problem with poor Wifi connection on these devices. The XAJ400 is diabolical you have to be in the same room as the router to get a good connection. The XAJ700 is a bit better couple of rooms away but go upstairs and okay ish. Makes me wonder now what the new version of the Switch is like. I updated the XAJ400 to 9.0.2 but it didnt make any difference. Had a quick read through search on this thread about WIFI but looks like nothing I can do. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. The XAJ400 in the ad stated about the lack of tv connection in the dock and that he didnt have time to repair it. However its clearly been opened. The screws have all been removed and one is nearly ruined. The same corner was not fastened in right and whoever put this back together didnt put the screw back properly. Luckily I had my triangle screwdriver left over from my Wii modding days so I could rectify it. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. Also to see if the TV connection can be fixed. At least the XAJ700 one works okay in the dock and displays on my 4k TV fine.

The poor WiFi is due to the chipset used in the switch, and anything less than adding an external aerial won't help. The new switch consoles are identical for WiFi performance to the launch ones.

Solus · 7 Mar 2020 at 20:39

varkanoid said:
Just got two 2nd hand Switch's as my kids wanted to try them out and I fancied a play about with them. I managed to get screens only and then add Joycons. One came with a dock and PSU. The XAJ700 one is in decent condition screen a bit marked. The other XAJ400 one wont connect to the TV in the dock (but charges in the dock). The guy left a game card in it (it was not advertised with a game) so it was a bit like finding a prize and a metaphorical drum roll occurred as I slowly pulled the card out to reveal - Farming Simulator. Ah well. Chug Chug in my tractor.

I did do a bit of research on the forums but I never realised there was a problem with poor Wifi connection on these devices. The XAJ400 is diabolical you have to be in the same room as the router to get a good connection. The XAJ700 is a bit better couple of rooms away but go upstairs and okay ish. Makes me wonder now what the new version of the Switch is like. I updated the XAJ400 to 9.0.2 but it didnt make any difference. Had a quick read through search on this thread about WIFI but looks like nothing I can do. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. The XAJ400 in the ad stated about the lack of tv connection in the dock and that he didnt have time to repair it. However its clearly been opened. The screws have all been removed and one is nearly ruined. The same corner was not fastened in right and whoever put this back together didnt put the screw back properly. Luckily I had my triangle screwdriver left over from my Wii modding days so I could rectify it. Just wondering whether its worth replacing the wifi aerials/board although looking at the disassembly you have to remove nigh on everything to get to it. Also to see if the TV connection can be fixed. At least the XAJ700 one works okay in the dock and displays on my 4k TV fine.

P13usb chip will need replacement to resolve the docking issue.

You can't change anything relating to the wifi. Mine is fairly good to be fair, gets a 5ghz signal where other devices sometimes struggle.

varkanoid · 7 Mar 2020 at 21:12

Strange thing is since downloading a couple of games the WIFI has been solid. Either that or changing the MTU to 1500 has improved things.

Kreeeee · 8 Mar 2020 at 13:58

varkanoid said:
Strange thing is since downloading a couple of games the WIFI has been solid. Either that or changing the MTU to 1500 has improved things.

Changing the MTU does make a fair improvement. I forgot about that as it's standard on all devices to match the MTU to your router settings.

varkanoid · 8 Mar 2020 at 20:26

Yes after another day of testing its definitely improved. Anyone recommend a case for housing 2 switches, or a single case good for 3rd party JoyCons that are more curved or have the extra handle plastic ?

Nevakonaza · 9 Mar 2020 at 05:00

Wouldn't mind getting me a Nintendo switch at some point but they still seem quite expensive even used? How come they hold their value so well Compared to other consoles? Because they're portable?

steve5424 · 9 Mar 2020 at 06:39

It's because they are totally awesome.

Massive selection of games and so much fun.

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