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The Nintendo Switch Console Thread

wmitch said:
Hey Gang! I'm hoping you all can help me! I didn't see it in the forums but maybe I missed it.
I own 1 switch. Under my Nintendo ID, I've downloaded several digital games (Arms, MarioKart, Go Vacation, Just Dance)

I'm considering buying a 2nd Switch but I don't want to have to re-buy all the games and I understand there's a way to share games.

Will I be able to play Just Dance on Switch One and MarioKart on Switch Two simultaneously or how do I manage that well? Any help would be appreciated!
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Totally doable. :) You'll want to read up on this for specific instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...s_a_diagram_i_made_showing_how_you_can_share/
 
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scottcampbell said:
Totally doable. :) You'll want to read up on this for specific instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...s_a_diagram_i_made_showing_how_you_can_share/
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ok, so my concern was that when Primary started playing it would pause secondary even if on different game. but it looks like as long as I download the game from my profile then kid one uses their profile and kid two uses their profile it should be ok.

From all the reading though I'm still not sure if doing this requires a paid online subscription?
 
wmitch said:
ok, so my concern was that when Primary started playing it would pause secondary even if on different game. but it looks like as long as I download the game from my profile then kid one uses their profile and kid two uses their profile it should be ok.

From all the reading though I'm still not sure if doing this requires a paid online subscription?
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Nope, this is separate from Nintendo Online.
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wmitch said:
ok, so my concern was that when Primary started playing it would pause secondary even if on different game. but it looks like as long as I download the game from my profile then kid one uses their profile and kid two uses their profile it should be ok.

From all the reading though I'm still not sure if doing this requires a paid online subscription?
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Oh, I should mention that you might be confused on the accounts: In order for your purchases to be played, your kid would need to use your account on a secondary console. That means your purchases aren't able to be played by kid #2 at the same time.
 
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I’m surprised with the glowing recommendations for the PRO controller. If you play platformers and use the directional pad, it’s janky as hell. I have not opened up the controller to try and fix it yet because i’m scared i’ll screw it up. It is an $80 controller. For what it is, I can’t recommend wholeheartedly. Especially if anyone is using it to play Platformers or Fighters.
 
Sorry bud I totally disagree - Have played over a hundred hours of Dead Cells (4 cell difficulty now) and it has been nothing less than superb for me.
 
There's a chance you guys are using different Pro Controllers...

Reports of D-Pad issues were pretty common with the first production batch.
Anything with the Xenoblade or Splatoon designs were "fixed." So were the normal grey ones after a certain point.

Does that help?
 
Bought Smash and really addicted to it.

Haven't really played one since the original one (played only a few days the DS XL version). So much to learn, but it's always exciting.

Some online matches do have a lot of lag though. Terrible. It's also really hard to know what's going on at times when there's so much chaos and stuff happening

I like 1 on 1 battles better, where I can truly show my skills in a more "controlled" environment.

I'll buy the Ethernet adapter to see if it improves online lag.
 
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Any good deals on a Switch and/or additional controllers and/or games (mostly looking for Mario Odyssey, Zelda and Mario Party)?

I think I'm going to trade some Wii-U games to Amazon (use the trade credit towards a few accessories and a game, then sell the console/MK8 bundle on Swappa, but just looking for the best option between now and Christmas.

In the past we've just gone out and bought the next iteration of various consoles, but that's led to a closet with a Wii, XB360, PS2, PS3 ... figured I'd optimize this round :D
 
D.T. said:
Any good deals on a Switch and/or additional controllers and/or games (mostly looking for Mario Odyssey, Zelda and Mario Party)?

I think I'm going to trade some Wii-U games to Amazon (use the trade credit towards a few accessories and a game, then sell the console/MK8 bundle on Swappa, but just looking for the best option between now and Christmas.

In the past we've just gone out and bought the next iteration of various consoles, but that's led to a closet with a Wii, XB360, PS2, PS3 ... figured I'd optimize this round :D
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Watch Wario64 on Twitter for deals, he just posted the Odyssey and Zelda are $45 each: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1072195423031386114
 
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Sensamic said:
Bought Smash and really addicted to it.

Haven't really played one since the original one (played only a few days the DS XL version). So much to learn, but it's always exciting.

Some online matches do have a lot of lag though. Terrible. It's also really hard to know what's going on at times when there's so much chaos and stuff happening

I like 1 on 1 battles better, where I can truly show my skills in a more "controlled" environment.

I'll buy the Ethernet adapter to see if it improves online lag.
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I just got it as well; I´m currently sitting at 42 characters out of 74; should be at least 5 more but the unlock battles keep kicking my..........
 
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apolloa said:
Ok, so I think I’ve decided between Starlink and Diablo 3, I’m putting Diablo 3 on my Christmas list..

Has anyone played it on the Switch at all? I’ve seen a lot of gameplay videos and it seems to run really well. I remember when they used the game to benchmark the first retina MacBook Pro as it just came out at the same time lol.

Also is the Pro Controller worth it? Kinda deciding if I want one?
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Bit late replying, but D3 on the Switch is just awesome. I'm halfway through Act V, and loving every minute of it. My only complaint, is that I find some of the text hard to read when it's docked.
 
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Descent RE-Boot will be on the Switch? (I heard about it but thought only for PC/PS4/XB1). :)

Already old news - when you can't even keep up with the Switch announcements anymore... :eek:

Nintendo and Switch Devs - stop, just stop...

 
I do think 2019 is too soon, as that would be just 2 years after the original release, and Nintendo appear to go for a 3 year cycle with their portables I believe. Then again, cell phones, which is half their competition I think, gets major updates once a year, so it may be possible. But despite their products working perfectly for what they bought it to be, there's bound to be some customers who will be mad about a quick update.

The rumors could of course just be regarding a minor hardware revision to lower production costs, and change a few minor problems with the current design.
 
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T'hain Esh Kelch said:
I do think 2019 is too soon, as that would be just 2 years after the original release, and Nintendo appear to go for a 3 year cycle with their portables I believe. Then again, cell phones, which is half their competition I think, gets major updates once a year, so it may be possible. But despite their products working perfectly for what they bought it to be, there's bound to be some customers who will be mad about a quick update.

The rumors could of course just be regarding a minor hardware revision to lower production costs, and change a few minor problems with the current design.
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I could see them releasing a lower cost Switch ( a few sites have floated the idea of a Switch Mini ) maybe something to replace the 3DS, without removable joycons, and without a dock. The 3DS XL was released 18 months after the initial 3DS, so a new format isn’t without precedence.
 
IscariotJ said:
I could see them releasing a lower cost Switch ( a few sites have floated the idea of a Switch Mini ) maybe something to replace the 3DS, without removable joycons, and without a dock. The 3DS XL was released 18 months after the initial 3DS, so a new format isn’t without precedence.
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Without removable joycons I would think would create a manufacturing nightmare as now there has to be two separate production lines for the Switch...
 
gkarris said:
Without removable joycons I would think would create a manufacturing nightmare as now there has to be two separate production lines for the Switch...
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I wouldn’t have thought multiple lines would be a problem for Nintendo.... I think an additional format would be the more sensible option, surely even Nintendo aren’t daft enough to think even a small percentage of existing users would drop another 300 dollars / pounds on a marginally upgraded model ( I don’t think the New 3DS worked out well ). I wouldn’t. I’d certainly splurge on a Switch “Mini”, though ( image from Nintendolife ).
 

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IscariotJ said:
I wouldn’t have thought multiple lines would be a problem for Nintendo.... I think an additional format would be the more sensible option, surely even Nintendo aren’t daft enough to think even a small percentage of existing users would drop another 300 dollars / pounds on a marginally upgraded model ( I don’t think the New 3DS worked out well ). I wouldn’t. I’d certainly splurge on a Switch “Mini”, though ( image from Nintendolife ).
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I can barely read the text on a regular Switch, now the Switch Mini? :eek:

No way...
 
IscariotJ said:
I could see them releasing a lower cost Switch ( a few sites have floated the idea of a Switch Mini ) maybe something to replace the 3DS, without removable joycons, and without a dock. The 3DS XL was released 18 months after the initial 3DS, so a new format isn’t without precedence.
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So, a PSP? :D

Just so long as you can connect it to a TV and play with a pro controller i suppose. But it kinda doesnt fit with the ‘Switch’ name.
 
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