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Oyeve

Lifer
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They should make a device that allows you to play 3ds games you own on a switch. I have dozens and dozens of 3ds games. I also have a switch.
 
Mar 11, 2004
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They should make a device that allows you to play 3ds games you own on a switch. I have dozens and dozens of 3ds games. I also have a switch.

Why do that when they can port them and sell them for $60.

Although I could see Nintendo making a new Switch dock that has 3DS card slot (like the Super Game Boy/GBA Player). Which if they'd made the dock be able to pass through to the TV while the Switch is undocked, it could work, where the Switch display would be the touchscreen, while the TV would be the main display.
 

JujuFish

Lifer
Feb 3, 2005
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Why do that when they can port them and sell them for $60.

Although I could see Nintendo making a new Switch dock that has 3DS card slot (like the Super Game Boy/GBA Player). Which if they'd made the dock be able to pass through to the TV while the Switch is undocked, it could work, where the Switch display would be the touchscreen, while the TV would be the main display.

If they didn't do that for the WiiU, where they actually had 2 screens going at the same time, I don't know why they'd do it for the Switch.
 
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If they didn't do that for the WiiU, where they actually had 2 screens going at the same time, I don't know why they'd do it for the Switch.

I'd guess it'd be easier to emulate or port games to the Switch than to the Wii U. Plus Nintendo could implement a card reader into the dock (without needing to modify the Switch itself). Granted they could've made such a thing for the Wii U that plugged in via USB.

You seriously don't know why they'd do it? $$$ isn't enough reason? There's tons of game streamers that would buy them just so they'd have an easy/convenient way of streaming 3DS games (since that's currently kinda a pain).
 

RPD

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Jul 22, 2009
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Even though one was an Xmas present, both my boys have a full size switch. Already had to service the newer of the two Switch's joy-con controllers due to the drift issue (mine had already as well :/) Otherwise for my kids age would totally jump in on the $200 size for them.
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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Some of the levels I have played on SMM2 are just unreal. I cannot believe how many great levels people make. Clearly some of these guys have been doing this for a while and I'm sure made tons on SMM, but this is so much better than I ever expected mario levels to be. My favorite ones are typically either speed runs or puzzle levels. I've favorited a few makers who just have some outstanding and challenging levels.
 

Aikouka

Lifer
Nov 27, 2001
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Even though one was an Xmas present, both my boys have a full size switch. Already had to service the newer of the two Switch's joy-con controllers due to the drift issue (mine had already as well :/) Otherwise for my kids age would totally jump in on the $200 size for them.

Nintendo has finally admitted that the drift in the Joy-cons is an issue. They've also stated that they might be willing to offer refunds. I'm assuming that it requires repairs to have been done through Nintendo.

Some of the levels I have played on SMM2 are just unreal. I cannot believe how many great levels people make. Clearly some of these guys have been doing this for a while and I'm sure made tons on SMM, but this is so much better than I ever expected mario levels to be. My favorite ones are typically either speed runs or puzzle levels. I've favorited a few makers who just have some outstanding and challenging levels.

Is there a way to share some sort of code or something to get access to these levels? I picked up Super Mario Maker 2 last night, and I'm not sure how it works. However, if there are some good levels, I wouldn't mind trying them out.
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
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Nintendo has finally admitted that the drift in the Joy-cons is an issue. They've also stated that they might be willing to offer refunds. I'm assuming that it requires repairs to have been done through Nintendo.



Is there a way to share some sort of code or something to get access to these levels? I picked up Super Mario Maker 2 last night, and I'm not sure how it works. However, if there are some good levels, I wouldn't mind trying them out.
Yeah there are level IDs and maker IDs. They are like 9 digit codes like XXX-XXX-XXX. What I've been doing is when I find a maker that I enjoyed a level from, I favorite them and I can look on my favorites list at all the levels they have made.

But I found most of these from looking at the "popular" courses.
 

Sonikku

Lifer
Jun 23, 2005
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Got Fire Emblem. It's been getting GREAT reviews. My first impression wasn't the greatest, though only an hour in, an impression was all it was. The text was difficult to read comfortably on my Switch. I was unable to customize my avatar like in earlier games, or pick a voice for my character which was disappointing. The game doesn't look all that great compared to most big tentpole Switch releases, but it certainly doesn't look awful or anything. More like graphics you'd find on an Android smartphone game like Mobius Final Fantasy or something, but graphics don't matter in a RTS game, right? I'm sure I'll love it once I have more time to sink into it.

Even though one was an Xmas present, both my boys have a full size switch. Already had to service the newer of the two Switch's joy-con controllers due to the drift issue (mine had already as well :/) Otherwise for my kids age would totally jump in on the $200 size for them.

I never heard of this drift issue for like two years and then all of a sudden in the last month it just blew up. What the heck is it? And is this a defect in the past couple shipments or an issue that plagues all joy cons? I'm also curious if the free fix they're offering addresses the problem or just replaces worn parts for newer ones.
 

nurturedhate

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Aug 27, 2011
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I never heard of this drift issue for like two years and then all of a sudden in the last month it just blew up. What the heck is it? And is this a defect in the past couple shipments or an issue that plagues all joy cons? I'm also curious if the free fix they're offering addresses the problem or just replaces worn parts for newer ones.

It might be just a time and wear issue. The left sticks on both of my launch day joycons have started to drift over the past month (originals w/ switch + an extra set). The kids got in trouble for damaging it as usually Nintendo overbuilds their stuff to the point it would survive a reentry impact. A week later all this drifting stuff popped up.
 

Sonikku

Lifer
Jun 23, 2005
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It might be just a time and wear issue. The left sticks on both of my launch day joycons have started to drift over the past month (originals w/ switch + an extra set). The kids got in trouble for damaging it as usually Nintendo overbuilds their stuff to the point it would survive a reentry impact. A week later all this drifting stuff popped up.
I see. Still, I have to wonder if Nintendo rectified the design flaw or is just swapping out worn down parts for newer ones.
 

SteveGrabowski

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Oct 20, 2014
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I never heard of this drift issue for like two years and then all of a sudden in the last month it just blew up. What the heck is it? And is this a defect in the past couple shipments or an issue that plagues all joy cons? I'm also curious if the free fix they're offering addresses the problem or just replaces worn parts for newer ones.

I have heard lots of complaints about the joycon drift basically since the system came out. It just blew up lately because (1) kotaku wrote an article about it recently and (2) there was a class action lawsuit filed against Nintendo not too long ago for the joycon drift.
 

RPD

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Jul 22, 2009
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Yep I read about the class action law suit, but so far the older of my boys switched doesn’t have the issue. I will say the way they handle the repair process is great.
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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I am super tempted to upgrade to the new Switch model with the double battery life for $75 net at Gamestop right now...
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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How does transferring your Nintendo account work?
There are tutorials all over and it's kind of a pain in the ass, but basically you need to have both Switches present and both have to be online while the transfer happens.

From what I've read, many Gamestops have been letting people just transfer their accounts right there in the store during the transaction.
 
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purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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$75 for a battery?
Yes. I mean if you get one of those battery packs from Amazon it's like $35 - $40, but it adds bulk. Might as well pay double that to get it built into the console.

And it supposedly has a better display.
 

SteveGrabowski

Diamond Member
Oct 20, 2014
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God I can't wait for the 30th and Astral Chain. Haven't played much other than Mario Maker 2 on any of my systems the last couple of months.
 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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I just realized that I'm going to be on a bus to NY on September 20th, the day Zelda comes out. I think we're leaving early in the morning too before any stores open. I'm going to have to try and find a midnight release because that would be a perfect way to spend 4 hours on a bus.
 

SteveGrabowski

Diamond Member
Oct 20, 2014
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I just realized that I'm going to be on a bus to NY on September 20th, the day Zelda comes out. I think we're leaving early in the morning too before any stores open. I'm going to have to try and find a midnight release because that would be a perfect way to spend 4 hours on a bus.

September 20th is going to be a hard day for me to pick between Ni No Kuni and Link's Awakening. Then Dragon Quest XI on the 27th, which I have been waiting for to hit Switch so I can play it handheld instead of getting on PS4 or PC.
 
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