Nintendo Switch Chat thread

Fisher wrote:these the monster hunter games i got

monster hunter 3 ultimate
monster hunter 4 ultimate
monster hunter generations.

I have these too.

If the Switch is the final hardware form for Nintendo (which I honestly think it may be as it's pretty much perfect as a bridge between home and handheld) when do you guys expect a hardware refresh? Will they go with a dock change which will overhaul the TV aspect or will they wait and overhaul the whole package? I'm not expecting it any time soon as it's still new hardware but what does the future hold for the Switch?

I want a Switch with a decent adjustable kickstand and a HDMI socket rather than a silly dock. Everything else is pretty much there.

Frank wrote:I want a Switch with a decent adjustable kickstand and a HDMI socket rather than a silly dock. Everything else is pretty much there.

The kickstand needs to come out about twice as far as it currently does to be of any real use.

I can't understand why the stand on the switch doesn't work like this:


I can only assume it's a patent issue.

Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Peter Crisp wrote:If the Switch is the final hardware form for Nintendo (which I honestly think it may be as it's pretty much perfect as a bridge between home and handheld) when do you guys expect a hardware refresh? Will they go with a dock change which will overhaul the TV aspect or will they wait and overhaul the whole package? I'm not expecting it any time soon as it's still new hardware but what does the future hold for the Switch?

I'd like them to wait a few years then release something very similar in form to the current Switch as I think it is fantastic and does a great job of actually combining a handheld and console. If they went this route it'd just be about using better/bigger components. The most up to date Nvidia mobile chip they can bulk produce without vastly upping the cost, more/faster RAM, larger capacity battery if possible (which I guess could then mean a 1080p screen a possibility?).

The idea of an upgraded dock is interesting, could it actually work though? Does the USB C port on the Switch have the bandwidth needed (don't external GPU's need thunderbolt 3?) to make it happen or again would this be something for the 2nd gen Switch? Would be an amazing console/dock combo if you could go from playing Zelda BoTW in 720p handheld to 4K docked thanks to the upgraded dock (Zelda used as an example obviously).

I don't see them hugely upgrading the Switch anytime in the next couple of years though, maybe some minor changes but with the way it's selling I don't think they'll rush the Switch 2 to market. For once I just really hope they don't change it too much when they bring their new gen console out.

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Maybe try and pick up an official Wii Lan adaptor. Knowing Nintendo it'll probably work.

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

This is the one I bought on recommendation from Garly. Still working fine now.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B ... UTF8&psc=1

Rex Kramer wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Maybe try and pick up an official Wii Lan adaptor. Knowing Nintendo it'll probably work.

I've read that the Wii U model doesn't support more than 100mbps.

Rog wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

This is the one I bought on recommendation from Garly. Still working fine now.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B ... UTF8&psc=1

Looks good Rog, I'll give it a go.

Winckle wrote:

Rex Kramer wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Maybe try and pick up an official Wii Lan adaptor. Knowing Nintendo it'll probably work.

I've read that the Wii U model doesn't support more than 100mbps.

Rog wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

This is the one I bought on recommendation from Garly. Still working fine now.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B ... UTF8&psc=1

Looks good Rog, I'll give it a go.

Maybe you missed my post last week but I was offering up my USB ethernet adapter for free as I don't need it anymore. Let me know if you want it.

KjGarly wrote:

Winckle wrote:

Rex Kramer wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Maybe try and pick up an official Wii Lan adaptor. Knowing Nintendo it'll probably work.

I've read that the Wii U model doesn't support more than 100mbps.

Rog wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

This is the one I bought on recommendation from Garly. Still working fine now.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B ... UTF8&psc=1

Looks good Rog, I'll give it a go.

Maybe you missed my post last week but I was offering up my USB ethernet adapter for free as I don't need it anymore. Let me know if you want it.

I had seen that post, but I had assumed you had already passed it on. I'm definitely interested.

Winckle wrote:

KjGarly wrote:

Winckle wrote:

Rex Kramer wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

Maybe try and pick up an official Wii Lan adaptor. Knowing Nintendo it'll probably work.

I've read that the Wii U model doesn't support more than 100mbps.

Rog wrote:

Winckle wrote:Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official usb Ethernet adapter that works with the switch and can fit in the internal dock usb port?

This is the one I bought on recommendation from Garly. Still working fine now.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B ... UTF8&psc=1

Looks good Rog, I'll give it a go.

Maybe you missed my post last week but I was offering up my USB ethernet adapter for free as I don't need it anymore. Let me know if you want it.

I had seen that post, but I had assumed you had already passed it on. I'm definitely interested.

Pop your address in a PM and I'll send it Tuesday morning after taking the little one to nursery.

The Watching Artist wrote:

Welcome to the party, pal!

Will you be picking up Mario Kart 8? I haven't played in a long while but I'm hoping to join for an evening or two in the not too distant future.

Super Dragon 64 wrote:...I haven't played (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) in a long while but I'm hoping to join for an evening or two in the not too distant future.

"I'm excited!" .

heres the link its about the e3 leaked its xbox,ps4,nintendo games.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming ... sive-May-6

Fisher wrote:heres the link its about the e3 leaked its xbox,ps4,nintendo games.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming ... sive-May-6

That appears to be an article on Fable 4 not Nintendo Switch games?

Fisher has finally shown his hand.

Super Dragon 64 wrote:

The Watching Artist wrote:

Welcome to the party, pal!

Will you be picking up Mario Kart 8?

No.

The Project Octopath special edition is currently £32 on Argos. Might never happen but it's worth a punt.