This is the first consumer device I know of to use MicroSD Express. I hope this begins a trend with other devices using it, I would love to see more laptops, phones, or the Steam deck support these cards in the future
Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch
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#112> mouse for Metroid Prime 4 I would do horrible, horrible things to get keyboard + mouse controls for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on Wii.
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#113Earlier quoted context omitted.
> and I’m surprised it was Nintendo that crossed that particular Rubicon. Not only that, but one thing that really bothers me with Nintendo as apposed to Steam for example is, those prices basically never change. There never seems to be a sale or special offers.
Honestly, I respect them for it. Sure, I’d be happy to spend less money on games, but there’s a certain honesty and transparency with buying Nintendo games that’s missing on the other platforms. No FOMO, no preorder bonuses, no pressure tactics, no nothing. You know the value proposition, and either you’re happy with it, or you’re not.
If you look close, they seem to have been always committed to create and maintain an impression that a) Nintendo makes perfect products that just works, and b) you can't negotiate a deal to your advantages with Nintendo. And I think it has to be part of their hardwired company policy as a surviving hanafuda card manufacturer in Kyoto - those cards were used in literally yakuza-controlled underground gambling for a long time.
I mean, just go watch The Godfather, and think how would you sell him a product, or worse yet, manufacture mass-market products that isn't intended for his acquaintances but he would be extremely interested with purchasing and using in substantial numbers. Lots of Nintendo behaviors and customer horror stories start making total sense.
(and Valve behaviors too. they have their own, no less adamant than Nintendo policies that you start noticing after a while)
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#114Mmm. All I wanted was a Switch with bumped specs and a lot more durability. They could have come up with something out of left field that I cared about, like they often do, but cameras and a dedicated chat button? Things I've been intentionally avoiding or being annoyed by on other consoles since either thing has existed? I hope there's a way to disable the chat button entirely, so I'm not accidentally triggering a f…
You missed the mouse mode of the new joycons, tilt them down and use as a mouse.
I can't really think of anywhere in my living room this wouldn't mean wrist-pain-inducing wrist angles or adding new furniture or something, so kinda skipped over it as something I would only use when a game forces me to. But good point, that's a new feature.
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#115Earlier quoted context omitted.
You missed the mouse mode of the new joycons, tilt them down and use as a mouse.
I like that Nintendo recognises that the mouse is a superior input device, but their vertical joycon implementation seems more like a gimmick than an actually useful device. Balancing and sliding a vertical joycon doesn’t seem like it would be particularly stable. I foresee an actual traditionally shaped mouse sold by Nintendo in the future.
The legion go has a mouse mode but its more like a flight stick that doesn't tilt.
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#116Will they have fixed joycon drift though?
I had luck with WD-40. Bought Switch ca. 1 year after Zelda, small drift was mitigatable through whiggling the joys a long time. Then, Witcher, I had enough of it and sprayed a tiny amount into both. Working like a Charm since then. YMMV
Or just grab a replacement sticks from aliexpress. A set of 4 sticks is around 2-3$. I've changed them twice in 8 years of using a console.
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#117Earlier quoted context omitted.
> The top usb-port is a great addition I hate that port, because they removed the USB-A ports from the dock in favour of this. This means their flagship camera needs to be plugged in every time you dock. It's classic Nintendo ridiculousness of one step forward, two steps back.
The dock seem to have two USB-A to the left, outside of the cover. No way the camera can't be plugged in there... I hope. Or maybe they're not expecting the camera to be all that popular.
Well the camera is USB-C so you're going to need an adapter.
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#118Re: Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch
#119Earlier quoted context omitted.
> and I’m surprised it was Nintendo that crossed that particular Rubicon. Not only that, but one thing that really bothers me with Nintendo as apposed to Steam for example is, those prices basically never change. There never seems to be a sale or special offers.
Honestly, I respect them for it. Sure, I’d be happy to spend less money on games, but there’s a certain honesty and transparency with buying Nintendo games that’s missing on the other platforms. No FOMO, no preorder bonuses, no pressure tactics, no nothing. You know the value proposition, and either you’re happy with it, or you’re not.
Most Nintendo games are on modest -33% sale from time to time. The only exception is Pokemon games. These are never on sale. Just look up on Deku Deals.
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#120> Nintendo will send out invitations for "priority" purchasing of the Switch 2, direct from the company, starting on May 8. Those who have purchased a Switch Online membership as of April 2, have had it for a minimum of 12 months, have opted to share gameplay data, and have logged at least 50 hours get priority. There will be a 72-hour window in which to use priority purchasing invitations. So they're trying to circu…
This is flip/scalping prevention. Gang-type groups would arrange squatting campaigns at retailers to soak up stocks, some shipping to China in bulk. It fizzles launches and it had been damaging to brands just as pirating, if not more, and so a loyal customer purchasing program is absolutely necessary. I suppose scalping hadn't been as severe globally or in US until recent NVIDIA GPU launches? But it's been a major pr…
Well... they could just make enough stock for everybody, and there would be no need for scalpers. Just delay the launch a bit, fill up the warehouses, and when they start selling, everyone gets one, and the scalpers lose.
But no, any scarcity is a must in modern times, so people don't think twice before buying if they see it in stock somewhere.