Author Topic: Nintendo Switch Thread (Read 941065 times)

archnemesis · « **Reply #6840 on:** October 10, 2019, 03:54:36 AM »

Asphalt Injection for the Vita was a really solid arcade racer. Gameloft make solid games in general, although they are clones of other franchises.

bork · « **Reply #6841 on:** October 10, 2019, 08:26:05 AM »

I see a $20 version of the game for sale alongside the F2P one- wonder if that's for everything or if it still has microtransactions?

Raist · « **Reply #6842 on:** October 14, 2019, 07:54:18 AM »

If you don't have time to watch here's a summary

PS4 framerate

Switch framerate

kingv · « **Reply #6843 on:** October 14, 2019, 08:23:41 AM »

I think it’s pretty good considering. Watching the video the actual gameplay was fairly solid frame rate (far from perfect, but playable) but cinematically a lot more iffy, YouTube compression was so awful on that video for me I couldn’t even tell how much worse the graphics were.

Occam · « **Reply #6844 on:** October 14, 2019, 09:13:26 AM »

I take it this is docked? If you play it docked, why would you play it on Switch instead of PS4?

I recently had a look at Wolfenstein Youngblood and it's eye cancer inducing (blurry) on Switch.
Current gen ports of graphically demanding games should best be avoided on Switch.

bork · « **Reply #6845 on:** October 14, 2019, 09:44:47 AM »

Quote from: kingv on October 14, 2019, 08:23:41 AM

I think it’s pretty good considering. Watching the video the actual gameplay was fairly solid frame rate (far from perfect, but playable) but cinematically a lot more iffy, YouTube compression was so awful on that video for me I couldn’t even tell how much worse the graphics were.

Yeah, it seems to be mostly holding at 25-30 FPS. Really impressive.

I'd like to get The Switcher III, but I'm not dropping $50-$60 on it. Will check it out once it hits $20-$30- and that's being generous when you can get it for $20 or less on other platforms.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6846 on:** October 14, 2019, 10:02:25 AM »

I’ve started playing DQXI, so good. Best portable JRPG since Ys VII.

I played about 25 hours of DQ on PS4, but mindlessly grindan is so much better on portable systems.

kingv · « **Reply #6847 on:** October 14, 2019, 11:09:28 AM »

Quote from: Occam on October 14, 2019, 09:13:26 AM

I take it this is docked? If you play it docked, why would you play it on Switch instead of PS4?

I recently had a look at Wolfenstein Youngblood and it's eye cancer inducing (blurry) on Switch.
Current gen ports of graphically demanding games should best be avoided on Switch.

I think it’s good it’s getting them, but mostly I agree, unless it’s something you really want to play portable.

But if I was like a road warrior for work, I would be loving it, even with downgrades.

Theoretically something like stadia could be better but you
Will probably never have good enough WiFi in a vote to use it.

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #6848 on:** October 14, 2019, 11:35:32 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on October 14, 2019, 10:02:25 AM

I’ve started playing DQXI, so good. Best portable JRPG since Ys VII.

I played about 25 hours of DQ on PS4, but mindlessly grindan is so much better on portable systems.

on the negative side, you cant get sweaty skin mods on the switch. not even through custom firmware.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6849 on:** October 14, 2019, 03:02:27 PM »

Quote from: Mr Gilhaney on October 14, 2019, 11:35:32 AM

Quote from: Joe Molotov on October 14, 2019, 10:02:25 AM
I’ve started playing DQXI, so good. Best portable JRPG since Ys VII.

I played about 25 hours of DQ on PS4, but mindlessly grindan is so much better on portable systems.

on the negative side, you cant get sweaty skin mods on the switch. not even through custom firmware.

Congratulations, I've played myself.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6850 on:** October 15, 2019, 08:14:49 AM »

Um excuse me it’s 10/15 why can I not play Overwatch this morning on my switch

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6851 on:** October 15, 2019, 08:17:15 AM »

Google says 11 AM PDT

nachobro · « **Reply #6852 on:** October 15, 2019, 09:05:28 AM »

https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1183940424467173378

bork · « **Reply #6853 on:** October 15, 2019, 03:05:03 PM »

Now why would Blizzard do that?

spoiler (click to show/hide)

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Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #6854 on:** October 15, 2019, 04:40:05 PM »

I cancelled my Overwatch pre order, might as well play Fortnite and COD mobile

bork · « **Reply #6855 on:** October 15, 2019, 11:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on October 15, 2019, 04:40:05 PM

I cancelled my Overwatch pre order, might as well play Fortnite and COD mobile

I just tried Overwatch out- good port; plays really smooth and blah blah blah. Fortnite Chapter 2 seems to be visually improved which is nice.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6856 on:** October 16, 2019, 11:14:21 PM »

Enjoying having Overwatch on switch for mystery heroes satisfaction any time, sucks starting my collection of skins and emotes over, THATS blizzards true crime

nachobro · « **Reply #6857 on:** October 16, 2019, 11:47:15 PM »

they really didn't make that crossplatform?

not like they have a unified login service or anything

demi · « **Reply #6858 on:** October 17, 2019, 12:12:04 AM »

I copped Little Big Town today. Was only $25 so fuck it yolo

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #6859 on:** October 17, 2019, 04:58:38 AM »

Quote from: nachobro on October 16, 2019, 11:47:15 PM

they really didn't make that crossplatform? not like they have a unified login service or anything

Diablo 3 isnt cross platform either -_-

nachobro · « **Reply #6860 on:** October 17, 2019, 10:09:52 AM »

bork · « **Reply #6861 on:** October 17, 2019, 10:32:35 AM »

It's funny because they even have a Blizzard account login option for the game. No cross-play I can understand...but not carrying over unlock progress?

Seeing reports that some people have been able to get refunds on the game by calling Nintendo and telling them they're offended by the Blizzard-China situation.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #6862 on:** October 17, 2019, 02:54:18 PM »

https://www.siliconera.com/2019/10/17/tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe-encore-will-be-based-on-the-western-version-of-tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe/
No vag bones no sale!

bork · « **Reply #6863 on:** October 17, 2019, 02:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on October 17, 2019, 02:54:18 PM

https://www.siliconera.com/2019/10/17/tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe-encore-will-be-based-on-the-western-version-of-tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe/
No vag bones no sale!

Funny thing is- people were legit saying that.

We don't know for sure if it's gonna be censored or not. Maybe they just decided to use that character model? Maybe someone goofed and uploaded the wrong screenshot? They haven't said a word about it.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #6864 on:** October 17, 2019, 04:05:45 PM »

Yeah poking around a bit and auto translating the JP site's front page there's no mention of if the game includes the US alterations.

Going over to Gematsu they have no mention of it either way so I guess this is speculation for now.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6865 on:** October 17, 2019, 05:20:54 PM »

It's down in the bottom right corner.

bork · « **Reply #6866 on:** October 17, 2019, 10:30:15 PM »

Quote

With a modded Nintendo Switch , add some overclocking and tweaks you can hit 60fps on The Witcher 3 for the Nintendo Switch as well as access to additional post processing effects.

bork · « **Reply #6867 on:** October 17, 2019, 10:33:58 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on October 17, 2019, 05:20:54 PM

It's down in the bottom right corner.

(Image removed from quote.)

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/asa4a/

Yeah, it's true. :'( BUT STILL- "based on" could mean some stuff isn't changed up. Maybe. Probably not.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6868 on:** October 18, 2019, 11:29:08 AM »

Quote from: bork on October 17, 2019, 10:30:15 PM

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With a modded Nintendo Switch , add some overclocking and tweaks you can hit 60fps on The Witcher 3 for the Nintendo Switch as well as access to additional post processing effects.

this is really impressive

bork · « **Reply #6869 on:** October 19, 2019, 04:59:05 PM »

Sold some more old games off for a nice profit, so OK will finally try this ~~Witcher III~~ The Switcher game everyone is talking about.

Bebpo · « **Reply #6870 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:03:43 PM »

Any reason why Nintendo underclocks the switch? Heat issues?

bork · « **Reply #6871 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:06:59 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on October 19, 2019, 05:03:43 PM

Any reason why Nintendo underclocks the switch? Heat issues?

Am assuming it's to prevent it from overheating. They did a really good job with the newer "Mariko" Tegra used in the newer O.G. Switch and Lite models- it runs so much cooler than the launch model does.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6872 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:53:05 PM »

Remember when people thought they were gonna unlock the second core in the Wii U that makes it more powerful than the PS4?

benjipwns · « **Reply #6873 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:54:54 PM »

USB DONGLE

benjipwns · « **Reply #6874 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:56:18 PM »

Wii U had three cores, 504 JOE'S ANTI-NINTY LIES

Nintex · « **Reply #6875 on:** October 19, 2019, 06:53:47 PM »

I remember when they refused off the shelf parts for the Wii U that IBM were happy to sell them and instead made some frankenstein design with Renesas to ensure Wii backwards compatiblity that overheated at E3.
Next they opted to down clock that because it had to specifically fit in this really tiny box.

Better than Xbox 360 soon evaporated.

fun times

curly · « **Reply #6876 on:** October 19, 2019, 10:07:57 PM »

The Wii U Speculation Threads on GAF were wild. Little known fact but the term "fake news" was born to describe the relentless anti-Nintendo bias in the mainstream gaming media.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #6877 on:** October 20, 2019, 03:00:30 AM »

Overwatch didnt chart on the eshop

Blizzbomba

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6878 on:** October 20, 2019, 02:26:09 PM »

The servers seem pretty bare tbh, but I’m liking it 🤷‍♀️

Nintex · « **Reply #6879 on:** October 20, 2019, 02:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Dantizzinel on October 20, 2019, 02:56:22 AM

Flashbacks to Project Cafe

That is what they actually named it.

The CPU: Espresso, the GPU: Latte.

but let's just say Nintendo of America had a different understanding of the device Nintendo in Japan was working on

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6880 on:** October 21, 2019, 01:50:45 PM »

Y’all still liking that split hori pad? Hands gettin cramped doin OW was gonna pull the trigger so to speak

Of course it’s out of stock on amazon, what’s the point if I can’t have it tomorrow???

E: went ahead and ordered but I’ll be waiting TWO WEEKS

bork · « **Reply #6881 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:07:33 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on October 21, 2019, 01:50:45 PM

Y’all still liking that split hori pad? Hands gettin cramped doin OW was gonna pull the trigger so to speak

Of course it’s out of stock on amazon, what’s the point if I can’t have it tomorrow???

Oh yeah, usually always switch over to them for most games when playing portable- OW included. I think you can get them pretty easily from import game sites.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6882 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:09:21 PM »

The programmable back buttons should be sweet for OW, I run a lot of hero specific controls

HardcoreRetro · « **Reply #6883 on:** October 22, 2019, 04:20:47 AM »

German Amazon sold the Ring Fit game for 55 euros. So I guess I own that game now. Should be here on friday.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6884 on:** October 22, 2019, 01:36:32 PM »

I have the witcher 3 for the PS4 in my backlog....but I gotta admit I have a soft spot for western RPGs on portables (I playd the hell out of Skyrim again when it came to the switch). How does it run? Should I just stick with the PS4 version?

Akala · « **Reply #6885 on:** October 22, 2019, 05:20:01 PM »

I'd say stick to PS4, but if you played a lot of Skyrim switch you may be the target demo.

bluemax · « **Reply #6886 on:** October 23, 2019, 12:14:12 AM »

I bought Ring Fit Adventure. Two days after my first session my legs are still sore. Possibly because I didn't put shoes on.

kingv · « **Reply #6887 on:** October 23, 2019, 01:00:56 AM »

Is it fun though?

bork · « **Reply #6888 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:58:33 AM »

Quote from: kingv on October 23, 2019, 01:00:56 AM

Is it fun though?

Yeah, actually. Good, dumb way to get a bit of exercise.

bork · « **Reply #6889 on:** October 24, 2019, 07:34:31 AM »

The Mega Man-style action/platformer The Legend Of Dark Witch just got released as an "HD remake" on Switch- with redone visuals and a ton of new or changed-up features (listed at the end of the video) including options to change up the boss order and unlock the original version of the game. It's currently on sale for 500 yen on the eShop and will be up for 'Murica later today.

Bebpo · « **Reply #6890 on:** October 24, 2019, 11:19:51 AM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on October 21, 2019, 01:50:45 PM

Y’all still liking that split hori pad? Hands gettin cramped doin OW was gonna pull the trigger so to speak

Of course it’s out of stock on amazon, what’s the point if I can’t have it tomorrow???

E: went ahead and ordered but I’ll be waiting TWO WEEKS

Yeah, I’m still using and liking it. Just ordered a carrying case for it because it doesn’t fit in official ones.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6891 on:** October 24, 2019, 01:40:13 PM »

Shipping got updated for it for tomorrow

bork · « **Reply #6892 on:** October 24, 2019, 10:55:13 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on October 24, 2019, 11:19:51 AM

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on October 21, 2019, 01:50:45 PM
Y’all still liking that split hori pad? Hands gettin cramped doin OW was gonna pull the trigger so to speak

Of course it’s out of stock on amazon, what’s the point if I can’t have it tomorrow???

E: went ahead and ordered but I’ll be waiting TWO WEEKS

Yeah, I’m still using and liking it. Just ordered a carrying case for it because it doesn’t fit in official ones.

Do you mean a case for just the controller or the system and the split controller?

bluemax · « **Reply #6893 on:** October 24, 2019, 11:15:25 PM »

Quote from: kingv on October 23, 2019, 01:00:56 AM

Is it fun though?

Once you get through the tutorial yeah. Although holy fuck the battles are intense. I did two and I was done.

james · « **Reply #6894 on:** October 25, 2019, 11:11:21 AM »

I highly, highly recommend downloading Asphalt 9.

Fantastic game.

And zero need to spend a penny.

I've been playing 30 minutes or so every day.

Note that the first hour or so is odd, because its like a tutorial. All the races and weirdly short (like 20 seconds!?) but once you get past that, you get the full game with regular race lengths which is great. So don't let that deter you - Ive seen a few reviews online where people say "I deleted once I saw how short the races were"

There are some mobile mechanics intended to get you to spend money....but uh, they dont do a good job. That is, I havent found a single instance where spending money would help in any way. They are extremely generous with the unlocks. At this point, after a week, I have gotten enough free coins and tokens that according to the shop, would cost $50 if I bought them. So...dont buy them.

They also removed the ads (which I believe are in the mobile version), and added an offline single player mode (time trials) and an offline split screen multiplayer mode.

The game is also 6 "versions" behind the mobile one. That means you cant do cross-play or cross-save, BUT there are a significant amount of "new" cars and tracks they will be able to roll out because theyre already on mobile.

There are a couple of major bugs right now. One is that it will crash your system if you leave it in sleep mode - so always close the software when youre done (x on home screen). The second is a weird glitch where you lose the ability to steer with the joystick in some races. Hopefully they fix that quickly.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6895 on:** October 25, 2019, 02:19:07 PM »

Lol this hori pad makes the switch an absolute unit, can’t wait to try Overwatch with it later, turbo even

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6896 on:** October 25, 2019, 08:08:02 PM »

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6897 on:** October 25, 2019, 09:12:14 PM »

Controller is amazing for ow. Playing Lucio without ever having to take my fingers off the sticks

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #6898 on:** October 26, 2019, 12:48:52 PM »

Just a few more day till Luigi

bork · « **Reply #6899 on:** October 26, 2019, 02:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on October 26, 2019, 12:48:52 PM

Just a few more day till Luigi

Next week is THICC N' THIGHS and then GOOIGI

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