*** Nintendo Switch ***

budge1972 said:
So i plan on using a wired internet connection via lan adaptor when i set up my Switch dock at home. What would happen if i undock it when midway through an online race in MarioKart? would it lose the connection or does it use the same tech as the Wii U gamepad? :confused:
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I think if you are going to undock it midway through a race in mario kart, the LAN disconnecting wont have a huge effect on your game lol

I wonder if the joycons smart charge i.e. wont charge when the switch isn't docked to try save console battery life.
 
JUMPURS said:
I wonder if the joycons smart charge i.e. wont charge when the switch isn't docked to try save console battery life.
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Not sure anyone knows that but from Nintendo site the capacity of what I assume is each controller is only 525mah. That's 1000mah for both and the console has 4200 or so. Even if there was no smart charging I doubt it would be the end of the world as the controllers have 20 hours of charge(thus low power). It's unlikely they will ever get anywhere near low charge at the point you need to charge the console as you will generally charge them both at the same time
 
Kreeeee said:
They will use a lot less power when connected as they won't be using wireless communication.
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I was thinking more about if the controllers were low on charge but the console was not. It would actually be pretty cool if the console could be powered in part by the joycons to extend battery. Probably not going to happen though
 
The more I read, the more I feel the gig is up for Nintendo. They were great in the late 80's to mid 90's, and have had a few 'hits' since, but everything is now just so 'samey'.
 
Decided today to sell my ps4 for this, from my old thread I've summed up how long ive played and just under 60 hours on my ps4 since (2015)

Witcher 3 - 5hours
Last os us - 3hours
Destiny - 6-7Hours
Diablo 3 30+ ish

I can see myself playing this more with the mrs too.
 
Mp4 said:
Decided today to sell my ps4 for this, from my old thread I've summed up how long ive played and just under 60 hours on my ps4 since (2015)

Witcher 3 - 5hours
Last os us - 3hours
Destiny - 6-7Hours
Diablo 3 30+ ish

I can see myself playing this more with the mrs too.
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Looks like your just buying the wrong games.
 
Sasahara said:
Looks like your just buying the wrong games.
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Warbie said:
I'm afraid you need to hand over your gamer card and leave at the nearest exit.
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:P haha Warbie

Maybe Sasahara... after co-op games we have played all the lego games...

Diablo 3 caught our attention due to the long playability, & id love to spend a weekend playing but work stupid hours and have a 3yr so can't use it as much as id like.
 
Reeve said:
Not sure anyone knows that but from Nintendo site the capacity of what I assume is each controller is only 525mah. That's 1000mah for both and the console has 4200 or so. Even if there was no smart charging I doubt it would be the end of the world as the controllers have 20 hours of charge(thus low power). It's unlikely they will ever get anywhere near low charge at the point you need to charge the console as you will generally charge them both at the same time
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Yeah that's why i am wondering about the charge. If they are at 75% will it suck up console power in order to charge them to 100% needlessly? I'd hope they wouldn't charge unless the console is docked tbh or if they were pretty much dead.
 
Kreeeee said:
They will use a lot less power when connected as they won't be using wireless communication.
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Is that confirmed that they will switch between wireless and wired?? I'd have thought that would add freezing/delays when you disconnect them.
 
There is definitely a data connection between the console and the controllers as connecting them physically to the console is how they synchronise.
 
Mp4 said:
:P haha Warbie

Maybe Sasahara... after co-op games we have played all the lego games...

Diablo 3 caught our attention due to the long playability, & id love to spend a weekend playing but work stupid hours and have a 3yr so can't use it as much as id like.
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I like my PS4 but the portability of the Switch will be great for me as I have a 3 year old and another due in 2 weeks, very rarely get the chance to take over the TV.
 
Not sure of this has been posted in the thread yet but Nintendo have released the official specs.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Specifications/Specifications-1176277.html#1

Product Name Nintendo Switch (Console)
Size 102 x 239 x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con attached)

Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analog sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protrusions.
Weight Approx. 297g

(With Joy-Con controllers attached: 398g)
Screen Capacitive touch screen

6.2 inch LCD

1280x720 resolution
CPU / GPU NVIDIA customized Tegra processor
System Memory 32 GB

Please note: a portion of this internal memory is reserved for use by the system.
Communication Features Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)

Bluetooth 4.1 (TV mode only. A wired LAN connection is possible through the use of a commercially available wired LAN adapter.)
Video Output Maximum resolution: 1920x1080, 60 fps

Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1280x720, which matches the screen resolution.
Audio Output Supports linear PCM 5.1ch
Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
Speakers Stereo
USB Terminal USB Type-C terminal
Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Headphone Mic. Jack Stereo output
Game Card Slot Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards.
microSD Card Slot Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards.

Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards.
Sensors Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Brightness sensor
Operating Environment Temperature: 5-35°C

Humidity: 20-80%
Internal Battery Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 4310mAh

Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, we plan to offer paid replacement via Nintendo Customer Support.

Battery Life Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions.

For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly three hours on a single charge.
Charging Time 3 hours approx.

Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode

Product Nintendo Switch (Dock)
Size 104 x 173 x 54mm
Weight Approx. 327g
Connectors • USB ports: two USB 2.0 compatible ports on the side, one on the back. (Launches with USB 2.0 support, but USB 3.0 support will be added in a future update.)
• System connector
• AC adapter port
• HDMI port
 
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