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Post by blueshift on Feb 7, 2018 18:16:41 GMT
But the official chargers are good? Yes. But you own an official charger. It's the thing that plugs into the dock. |
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Post by blueshift on Feb 7, 2018 18:21:19 GMT
Basically, with the Nintendo stuff you can be sure it is made to spec, and USB-C is really exacting as it does funny stuff with the charges, meaning if it is slightly wrong it will zap your electronics. Lots of stories of third party chargers and docks frying peoples Switches as they thought they'd be cheap and cost-cut.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 7, 2018 18:24:20 GMT
I'm thinking do we need one to either live in the travel bag or Nanny's house....
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Post by blueshift on Feb 7, 2018 18:33:56 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 12, 2018 19:57:36 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Feb 17, 2018 10:36:08 GMT
Phil, Switch update?? How is it going, was it worth the wait?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 17, 2018 10:50:02 GMT
Going fab, he loves it.
Still not got the screen protector on but the lead straight into the Switch works fine.
He's got Super Mario Bros and FIFA 18 (cheap) on cartridges, Minecraft and another cheap game whose title he can't remember.
He's playing Minecraft over the Internet with an old friend from school.
Screen protector when friend with steadier hand can come over and do it.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 14, 2018 17:36:25 GMT
Guess who forgot to bring his Switch charger to Nanny's house? Guess who has to go to Wimbledon tomorrow to get one! |
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Post by blueshift on Apr 28, 2018 20:37:54 GMT
Been playing Celeste recently, which is BRUTALLY hard but really fun with it (I liked Super Meatboy a lot less, and it's the same sort of hardness)
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2018 20:02:09 GMT
Phil, how is the Switch going??
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 5, 2018 20:11:14 GMT
Still loving it. Mario Kart is a recent addition.
He wants Nintendo Labo. We keep saying no.
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2018 20:12:41 GMT
Still loving it. Mario Kart is a recent addition. He wants Nintendo Labo. We keep saying no. Labo is quite expensive, but it looks like it has a quite interesting programming function too! I'd go for the multipack one over the robot, which is a bit one-note. I think you can buy more cardboard in case it gets broken. |
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Post by blueshift on May 26, 2018 11:33:22 GMT
Really enjoying the Megaman Legacy Collection 1 on the Switch. It has Megaman 1-6 for £12 and includes an instant rewind function so you can reverse and go back when you mess up. Changes it from an impossible and frustrating game into a lot of fun
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Post by drmick on Sept 4, 2018 18:41:12 GMT
I have completely ignored the existence of the Switch, from rumoured existence, right up until this last weekend. The Wii was just a gimmick, and I thought Switch would just be a DS on steroids.
But this weekend I discovered Mark of the Ninja was being released on it. That game is easily one of my favourite games of all time, so the ability to play it on a desert island got my attention.
(I have checked out the literal desert island potential of all my favourite games, and sadly even PS2 era games still can't really run on portable consoles. Yet. Ironically, Mark of the Ninja can- but I would have to hack a tablet, and download the game illegally).
Anyway, back to the Switch- oh my god! It is a retro-style/indie game paradise! Santa is getting me one for Xmas now.
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Post by Stomski on Sept 6, 2018 10:25:54 GMT
Rewind in Megaman 1-6 ruins the games' challenge. It's not like a single level takes that long and the levels are designed around you learning the right patterns. As for Mark of the Ninja, there are plenty of X86 tablets out there that have been able to play it since whenever so seems to me you're just trying to find a good excuse to buy a Switch  (Also best game ending ever!) |
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Post by blueshift on Oct 23, 2018 22:14:40 GMT
Ive become addicted to donkey Kong country, its replaced my cookie clicker addiction. The kirby games are pretty disturbing. Street fighter 2 doesnt hold up. The mario games are great as always. Waiting for a bit more free time before delving in to the more involved games. Did you ever delve into Final Fantasy on the SNES Classic? |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 15, 2018 23:09:14 GMT
Tomorrow we take Birthday Money in search of the Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu game
Jonathan also has his eye on something called Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! which he got a free demo download for!
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Post by Dezzeh on Nov 16, 2018 14:53:34 GMT
I think I will be getting Pokemon Let's Go! to play with the child, yes yes.
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Post by blueshift on Nov 23, 2018 15:47:38 GMT
I've taken the plunge and bought a switch in the black Friday deals, £310 for a switch, pokemon go Pikachu and Mario kart and a case. not a bad effort really! GOOD MAN Get a tempered glass screen protector too (not a plastic one), make that one of the first things you do, you don't want to scratch the screen on the dock!!! Also get Zelda |
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Post by browny87 on Nov 25, 2018 17:40:35 GMT
Zelda is on the list! I do have a screen protectors that I need to fit |
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Post by blueshift on Nov 25, 2018 17:45:41 GMT
Zelda is on the list! I do have a screen protectors that I need to fit Fit your screen protector ASAP< the switch screen is plastic and will scratch even if you are careful. You should also give it 24 hours for the stickyness to set properly before using the switch |
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2018 14:51:25 GMT
We. Have a Switch.
Grandparents wanted to push the boat out for 'little 'uns this year. We've put it off and off and off. But this year thought "screw it". Came with Mario something deluxe.
Nice bit of kit isn't it?
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 26, 2018 15:05:27 GMT
I shall be Stunt Blueshift so as to deliver this important message:
FIT A SCREEN PROTECTOR! DO IT NOWWWWW!!! GET YOUR HANDS OUT OF YOUR PANTS!
-Blueahift
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2018 15:09:53 GMT
I shall be Stunt Blueshift so as to deliver this important message: FIT A SCREEN PROTECTOR! DO IT NOWWWWW!!! GET YOUR HANDS OUT OF YOUR PANTS! -Blueahift Oh gosh! Oh ok. Don't have one but will ASAP!!! |
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2018 15:52:57 GMT
Well done shockers
But yes get a tempered glass screen protector right now
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2018 17:04:32 GMT
Reposting my amazing guide with more info. You won't need an SD card yet, I got one after a year and a half of owning one and downloading quite a bit. Screen coverYOU NEED ONE OF THESE STRAIGHT AWAY. The dock is hard plastic inside it, and the Switch screen is plastic, it WILL scratch it if you are even slightly not careful. I bought this one: www.amazon.co.uk/Screen-Protector-Nintendo-Switch-Tempered-2x-TRANSPARENT-Glass-Protectors/dp/B01N9RG3XSIt's a tempered glass screen protector - means it is strong and flexible and will help protect it against pretty much anything. As it is tempered glass it is really easy to put on as well and won't bubble. (To all intents and purposes is feels like plastic but it's just stronger) HOWEVER they do say that you should wait a day before turning on the switch after applying the screen protector, or the heat from the screen might make the adhesive go a bit funny. CaseIf you're taking it anywhere you'll need a case. Of course do you want to encourage taking it anywhere? I'm a paranoid chap so did look into the expensive hard cases first. Ended up getting a soft one, and it's survived many a train journey in my bag. About £10-£15 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N10SBT4/ref=twister_B01MV40STV?_encoding=UTF8&th=1GamesThe big killer apps are Zelda or Mario. Both are very similar open world games, I'd probably suggest Mario as the better choice for you, as it's a bit more 'pick up and play and mess about', Zelda's more involved. Argos is good for rivalling Amazon in game price. Big games - Zelda Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee Super Smash Bros The Switch e-shop has a lot of nicer cheap games too though. I've ended up picking up quite a few, cough cough www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Games/Games-1178441.htmlFrom what I've got, I've enjoyed: Fortnite - A shooty game, what all the kids are playing now. It's free but don't get sucked in to buying all the extra add-on skins etc www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Fortnite-1388372.htmlCat Quest - A lovely RPG where you are an adorable cat. Playing it now, it's great - £9.99 £4.49 until 01/01/19 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Cat-Quest-1302772.htmlStardew Valley - REALLY good, a 16 bit game where you basically make a farm and help people out. £10.99 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Stardew-Valley-1287587.htmlCrypt of the Necrodancer - A dungeon exploration game where you must move in rhythm to the music - £17.99 £3.59 until 03/01/19 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Crypt-of-the-NecroDancer-Nintendo-Switch-Edition-1337079.htmlBlossom Tales - Basically a 2D Zelda clone if you prefer the old style games - £13.49 £8.99 until 03/01/19 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Blossom-Tales-The-Sleeping-King-1319860.htmlShovel Knight - a nice 8 bit platform game, you are a knight with a shovel - £22.49 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Shovel-Knight-Treasure-Trove-1200313.htmlGolf Story - 16 bit golf-based RPG - £13.49 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Golf-Story-1285413.htmlWonderboy and the Dragons Trap - Remake of the old Sega game with amazing updated graphics, you can switch back and forth at will - £17.99 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Wonder-Boy-The-Dragon-s-Trap-1215497.htmlSonic Mania - A new old-school Sonic game. I still have no idea to play this, but then, I never did! - £15.99 £11.99 until 07/01/19 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Sonic-Mania-1174779.htmlMinecraft - The old favourite - £19.99 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Minecraft-1386505.htmlHollow Knight - Really good exploration platformer though it can be a bit hard - £10.99 - www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Hollow-Knight-1125772.html |
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2018 17:05:19 GMT
I would suggest grabbing Cat Quest, Crypt of the Necrodancer and Blossom Tales right now while they are on sale. All lovely little games that are more than worth the value
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Post by blueshift on Dec 27, 2018 15:03:59 GMT
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 27, 2018 23:08:11 GMT
Great info there Blue', thank you. I'll look into this. A brave new world awaits...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 5, 2019 16:43:41 GMT
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