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Nintendo Switch Lite announced at $199, launches September 20th, "dedicated handheld" (smaller, has D-Pad, has gyro, no HD Rumble, no dock/TV output)
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No, but Nintendo still has rumble defaulted to on in the settings menu. I assumed they'd be smarter than that and have a UI that's been modified for the Lite and not display settings clearly meant for the OG Switch, but oh well.
FWIW, I just tested my speakers on Superbeat Xonic and at max volume the thing is absolutely BLARING at the title screen. I'll have to download the SNES games to test LttP for diagonals on the dpad.
I made this video to show how mine are working in case you want to test how yours compares.
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off on trading in my Switch fir the Lite.
Man, that's so bizarre. I can't imagine what could be leading to these discrepancies in a dpad.
I wonder if this run of 'faulty' D-pads is some kind of trivial assembly error that could be fixable without having to replace the unit. Like the geometry of the D-pad itself is slightly off in one batch of parts, or the rubber contact pads are oriented the wrong way or offset or something. It's unlikely to be a fundamental contacts design issue like there was on the Pro Controller.
I also made a video, and unless I suddenly forgot how to use a d-pad, I think there's pretty clearly a difference:
I have a somewhat general question- is it possible to get a wired Internet connection through the charging port, through some adapter or something?
Yeah I was able to rig up a Frankenstein's monster of adapters to get an Ethernet cable attached to the one I bought for my sister. I used a USB C to USB A adapter then used a USB A to Ethernet adapter and that did the trick.
Should be the same way as the original Switch in that regard, the only feature removed was the video output. USB devices like controllers and ethernet adapters should still connect and work fine.
Amazing, thanks!
Great to hear! Follow up question- are there ethernet-to-USB C adapters out there? :p
Thanks to both of you
Thank goodness we both now have 2 videos versions of that is working and a bad D-pad.
Would it be too presumptuous to ask for the videos to be threadmarked so that people have a visual reference for the dpad issue?
Sure there are. Anker even makes a combination Ethernet adapter and powered USB hub, it's $26 on Amazon. I'm sure there's plenty of options around.
Found a direct converter for about $17 CAD, looks like that's resolved. thanks c:
Couple of questions.
- Does Switch Lite support 5.0ghz Wi-fi?
- Can you wirelessly pair joycons to it?
- Any consensus on if the smaller screen actually impacts perception of aliasing?
- Does Switch Lite support 5.0ghz Wi-fi?
- Can you wirelessly pair joycons to it?
- Any consensus on if the smaller screen actually impacts perception of aliasing?
It's the rumble setting for JoyCons, so if you pair JoyCons with the Lite, rumble is on by default for them.
Yes, Yes, and too early to tell, but I know Link's Awakening looks amazing to me, and I'm usually a stickler for native res.
You have more willpower than I did...I got it to my car from Bestbuy and took it back and bought more joycons.
Yes. You'd need to prop the Switch up, but after that you can indeed play splitscreen with a separate pair of Joycons.
Anecdotal, but I saw three different parents at Target but a Lite for their kids. I'm expecting great sales by the end of the fiscal year. Almost bought one myself, but I just know Nintendo will come out with an Animal Crossing Switch Lite, that is when I will bite.
For me, the loudness varies from game to game. On max volume Street Fighter Collection doesn't sound anywhere near as loud as River City Girls.
If you don't want to get a Lite, get the Satisfye grip, it makes a world of difference on the OG switch.
I definitely want a Lite but I guess I'll see how the d-pad shakes out over time.
Damn wtf is with Nintendo and dpads? They invented these fuckers and forgot how to make them.
I remember when the Lite was unveiled, the d-pad was a concern for some people here and honestly I thought they were being alarmist. I thought there was no way Nintendo would repeat the mistake they made with the Pro controller with the Lite.
I remember when the Lite was unveiled, the d-pad was a concern for some people here and honestly I thought they were being alarmist. I thought there was no way Nintendo would repeat the mistake they made with the Pro controller with the Lite.
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Really want to like the Lite, but so many glaring issues. Going return to my Lite and try once more for a good unit. If it still has issues, I'll just pass on it. From super low volume speakers, drifting joysticks, dead pixels, bad dpads, you're just rolling the dice on whether or not you get a decent unit.
I legitimately can't decide between the colours. Sat on the order screen.
Turqouise was my go-to but worried it'll be a bit 'much'.
Yellow was initially a no-no but seeing it in photos here makes it more attractive, it's a nice shade. Same as above though.
Grey I like the look of and like that it won't draw from the content on-screen at all (being dark). White and the dark grey is nice.
In a rut!
Turqouise was my go-to but worried it'll be a bit 'much'.
Yellow was initially a no-no but seeing it in photos here makes it more attractive, it's a nice shade. Same as above though.
Grey I like the look of and like that it won't draw from the content on-screen at all (being dark). White and the dark grey is nice.
In a rut!
what's the problem with the pro controller's dpad? i have over 100 victories in tetris 99 Invictus Mode and i don't think i ever had a problem with the dpad. Launch controller too.
The issue I have is the pro controller incorrectly inputting up/down when I'm pressing left and right. It makes Tetris infuriating to play. I'm glad you aren't having issues but it's a well known flaw in the controllers design.
What exactly causes the issue? I have the same issue on Dreamcast. Makes it difficult to play Resident Evil games.
You're lucky then. Mine is broken AF. while playing astral chain, I often trigger photomode when changing weapon mode... I don't even mention tetris, which is totally unplayable.
That won't work as, based on tear downs, the chip responsible for video/signal interpretation/translation seems to be missing from the system board.