Switch with Gray Joy-Con Breath of the Wild Zelda Guide Bundle up on GameStop
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GameStop again has the Gray Joy-Con Breath of the Wild Zelda Guide Bundle in stock. This comes with the Switch system, Pro Controller, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and strategy guide. Place an order here if interested.
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Hidden message found in the Switch Pro Controller
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A neat Easter egg is tucked away inside of the Switch Pro Controller. When moving the right analog stick down, you might see a small bit of text that appears. It’s tough to make out, but the message says: “thx2 allgamefans!”
How neat is that? I have to admit, had this not been brought to my attention, I wouldn’t have noticed it.
Nintendo online store now selling Switch replacement parts and accessories
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Nintendo’s online store has now been updated with a new section for Switch. You’ll find replacement parts and accessories here, including the dock, grip, and more. You can check up on the full selection here.
Thanks to Reid P for the tip.
Kimishima on Switch’s price, VR
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Earlier today, Asahi Shimbun published a brief interview with Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima about Switch. There were a few interesting excerpts about the system’s price and plans for VR.
Regarding price, Asahi Shimbun brought up how some people feel that Switch is expensive when compared to other gaming systems. However, Kimishima was quick to point out that the features are different, so you can not simply compare them. He thinks those opinions are not necessarily the majority. Nintendo is putting in effort to reduce costs, so the company may be able to consider a price drop in the future.
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Video: Nintendo shows you how to deal with the Switch’s Joy-Con wrist strap when attached the wrong way
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
If you’re not careful, it can be very easy to attach the wrist strap on the Switch Joy-Con the wrong way. You have to make sure that the plus or minus sign on the strap matches up with the Joy-Con unit. Doing it incorrectly could mean that you’ll have some trouble getting the wrist strap off.
In response to potential issues, Nintendo published a Japanese video showing how you can deal with the situation. Nintendo advises you to unlock the lock, hold the strap and front side of the Joy-Con. Then pull the Joy-Con off strongly.
Aonuma interested in exploring HD Rumble in the future
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn’t have support for HD Rumble. That being said, series producer Eiji Aonuma is certainly interested in the new force feedback feature Switch provides.
Speaking with Game Informer, Aonuma said that HD Rumble “is something I am keeping in the back of my head” and “would definitely like to visit” at some point in the future. He also brought up how it would work well in something like Skyward Sword – HD remaster, anyone?
Aonuma’s full words:
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch vs. Wii U comparison + frame rate test
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 15 Comments
Digital Foundry is back with yet another technical analysis for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For the latest video, the game’s two versions are once compared, including their frame rates. Watch the full analysis below.
Switch midnight opening videos from Nintendo Canada, Australia
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A pair of Switch midnight opening videos have been distributed on Twitter from both Nintendo Canada and Nintendo Australia. We’ve got both below.
Takes us back… #NintendoSwitch #MidnightOpening. Thank you to all of our fans for joining and starting this exciting new adventure with us! pic.twitter.com/WTtwM1xO5j
— Nintendo of Canada (@NintendoCanada) March 3, 2017
Please join us as we celebrate the world first launch of #NintendoSwitch in Australia and New Zealand!
#NintendoSwitchAUNZ pic.twitter.com/gul8CXrP0J
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) March 2, 2017
Switch launch video from Nintendo of America
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Nintendo celebrated today’s launch of Switch with a special video. In it, staffers from the company came together to form the console’s logo. Take a look below.
Happy #NintendoSwitch launch day from all of us at Nintendo of America! pic.twitter.com/CnbvdmJbpR
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2017
PDP says its Switch skins shouldn’t cause issues
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
dbrand sent out word earlier today that its adhesive Switch skins were causing issues by leaving damage on the Switch Joy-Con and system itself. As a result, pre-orders for its products were cancelled.
There are other companies out there though, such as PDP. The accessories-maker worked with Nintendo on the Zelda skins for example. And if a Facebook post from PDP is anything to go by, they shouldn’t cause problems.
The full message reads: