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DELETED_195422 · 1 Feb 2018 at 11:15

The Switch was a rush job from the start. The fact that they didn't have a lot of the essentials in place at launch only denotes that.

I don't know what's more laughable, Nintendo charging for online or bawbags over at Resetera (NeoGaf 2.0) claiming the Switch is going to sell over 100m. :rolleyes:

Bishie · 1 Feb 2018 at 11:20

I sold my Switch a while back, but I'm still curious if there's an ETA for the virtual console?

fez · 1 Feb 2018 at 11:26

Kreeeee said:
I love your extreme overreaction. I'm not saying you're wrong, but you're acting like Nintendo have just pooped through your letterbox

Not sure what part of that post was extreme. Their current online is **** compared to the competition, thats a simple fact. My console also has issues with general wireless connectivity to the point where if I don't have a very direct and unbroken line of sight to my switch from 8 feet away the joycons don't work.

It doesn't feel like an overreaction to say that in this day and age and with the money Nintendo have, they should be able to fix a hardware issue without the risk of nuking all your save data. That should be a day one feature.

Phate · 1 Feb 2018 at 12:12

Why would resolving a WiFi issue result in data loss?

Kreeeee · 1 Feb 2018 at 12:42

Phate said:
Why would resolving a WiFi issue result in data loss?

Nintendo warn that your data is at risk for all repairs. It should only be a problem if they cannot transfer the data such as the system being dead.

The lack of cloud saves or being able to back them up makes me a bit concerned about losing everything if my Switch dies. Not enough to start flipping tables over though

McPhee · 1 Feb 2018 at 17:23

Phate said:
Why would resolving a WiFi issue result in data loss?

You never know what may happen. If the Switch gets lost in the post, damaged in transit, or something goes wrong during repair, you'll get a replacement console, sans save files.

There should be a USB back-up option at the very least.

To be honest, I like the Switch but it's difficult to argue that it isn't somewhat half-baked. It's missing features that have been standard on previous Nintendo consoles. And it's missing features that have been standard on other platforms since the Xbox 360 launched in 2005. It's a bit odd.

It doesn't stop it being an excellent games machine, but the Switch certainly falls short of its potential.

ThestigGT999 · 1 Feb 2018 at 18:18

Former Rare Devs Announce Raging Justice for Switch

Phate · 1 Feb 2018 at 18:21

Kreeeee said:
Nintendo warn that your data is at risk for all repairs. It should only be a problem if they cannot transfer the data such as the system being dead.

The lack of cloud saves or being able to back them up makes me a bit concerned about losing everything if my Switch dies. Not enough to start flipping tables over though

They say this to cover their own backsides, let's be realistic though. The Switch isn't dead so the chances of them actually losing the data is pretty slim.

But hey, I respect why someone might not send it in due to data loss worries. Depends on how much the WiFi issues annoy you really

Phate · 1 Feb 2018 at 18:24

Fortunately. 95% of the Switch issues are foxeable via updates

Kreeeee · 1 Feb 2018 at 18:29

Phate said:
Fortunately. 95% of the Switch issues are foxeable via updates

Dodgy WiFi that Nintendo refuse to fix aren't among them

Phate · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:01

Kreeeee said:
Dodgy WiFi that Nintendo refuse to fix aren't among them

I said 95%, not 100%

The WiFi is the main one. I did think that the headset mess as well but decided against it until further notice

Mull3t · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:22

£20 on the eshop burning a hole in my pocket, what to spend it on...? Is Celeste really worth the £17 price tag?

Already have
Mario Od
Zelda
Binding of Isaac
Splatoon 2
Gungeon
Steamworld Dig 2
Mario Kart 8
NBA Playgrouns

Kreeeee · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:23

Shovel Knight.

Mull3t · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:24

Kreeeee said:
Shovel Knight.

Ah, had that on the 3DS. Much difference??

Plainsong · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:46

Darkest Dungeon. Been playing it for a while and I love it.

ricky1981 · 1 Feb 2018 at 19:54

Celeste is great as well

Switch is such a great fit for indie titles!

oldestgregg · 1 Feb 2018 at 20:50

Kreeeee said:
I love your extreme overreaction. I'm not saying you're wrong, but you're acting like Nintendo have just pooped through your letterbox

Sorry but I cant see anything extreme about that. It *is* rubbish compared to the other two and they *do* really need to sort out cloud saves. Just saying what we are all thinking at this point in a manor that was'nt even ranty.

oldestgregg · 1 Feb 2018 at 20:53

Bishie said:
I sold my Switch a while back, but I'm still curious if there's an ETA for the virtual console?

Its been reported on twitter today (or thats when I read it at least) that there will not be a "virtual console" as such and NES/SNES games will all be downloadable via a subscription service. From what I understand they will all be "free", sans a monthly fee for the service.

oldestgregg · 1 Feb 2018 at 20:56

Mull3t said:
Is Celeste really worth the £17 price tag

Multiple 9 and even 10 out of 10s seem to suggest its a classic. What I like is there are multiple sliders in game to alter speed,etec, so you can fully customise how hard or easy the game can be for you. A genius idea IMO rather than just having an easy/medium/hard option.

Kreeeee · 1 Feb 2018 at 21:52

oldestgregg said:
Sorry but I cant see anything extreme about that. It *is* rubbish compared to the other two and they *do* really need to sort out cloud saves. Just saying what we are all thinking at this point in a manor that was'nt even ranty.

As I very clearly stated, I don't disagree.

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