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Nintendo Switch OS / UI issues
- Thread starter Josh378
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Options are good to have. Dont' need one? Don't use it. Need one? Use it.
Of course, but whining about it not having one is ridiculous, specially when we have at least 3 other devices within reach to browse at all times.
I'd rather Nintendo made their unique games, rather than replicate something so utterly commonplace.
I agree. Making a web browser will take dev time from let's say Metroid 4.
It was a lot better that they used time and money to develop Switch 1-2 than a web browser.
Switch 1-2 is more interesting and useful than a web browser.
"Best Friends - My Horse 3D" on 3DS is more interesting and useful than a web browser.
Seriously. We all have at least n web browsers.
Sorry, I generally find a lot of "industry standard" arguments to fall flat unless there's some kind of practical necessity for the feature to exist. Which I guess I could see just in the sense that less wires makes taking out/putting away your device much easier, but idk how widespread an issue that is to make it necessary.
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The Switch is the one device I think Bluetooth audio is actually a good solution for, as it's the only solution that'd let you use the same headphones when docking/undocking. However, I'm fairly certain Bluetooth audio has really high latency due to the implementation, which is a no-no for games.
I think is great. Basic and straight. Left out all these dead weight features that just slow down other devices.
Oh totally. Docking/undocking is something I didn't consider. I'm of course not trying to argue against implementing bluetooth headphones, just didn't find OP's logic to be particularly compelling and was hoping for a bit more substance than that.
And I was gonna bring up latency but I honestly don't know how much wireless headphones have improved lately. I do a lot of work with music production so for me analog is the only option until the inherent issues with wireless are shown to be thoroughly minimized.
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Which I suggest only use headset when joy-con is attached to the switch. Win-win for users.
Having just done some quick searching around - there have been improvements in the latency department, chiefly from Qualcomm's aptX codec - problem is it's licensed stuff. I'm not sure how easy it'd be to implement to a device post-release (or how willing Nintendo would be to pay the royalty).
This wouldn't do anything for the latency issue.
If Nintendo didn't make the web browser user accessible because of "security reasons", they are literal idiots. The browser is easily accessible to anyone who knows how to change DNS settings, aka every hacker ever.
I wonder if the Switch's Bluetooth actually has enough bandwidth to stream audio. It might not.
I have a pretty good idea.
The DSi was able to play aac audio, but mp3's, because Nintendo didn't want to pay the licensing fee for two different formats. Yeah, mp3.
I wonder if the Switch's Bluetooth actually has enough bandwidth to stream audio. It might not.
This isn't how hardware works. External GPUs need a crap ton of bandwidth.
I have a pretty good idea.
The DSi was able to play aac audio, but mp3's, because Nintendo didn't want to pay the licensing fee for two different formats. Yeah, mp3.
Which, incidentally, a USB C dock may be able to provide. 3.1 can push 10 Gbit/s over a 1 m cable; the very short copper runs going from the Switch to a dock would theoretically be able to push a great deal more, if you wanted to.
I don't think Nintendo would recoup the cost of development, though. Too niche for their market.
Yeah you might want to check either your internet settings or your router or something because something is definitely not right with how you describe your wifi and downloading problems.
I have two switches in my home, both get taken out of the house pretty regularily and are always in sleep mode after playing. I have only needed to connect them to the wifi in my house one time each, which was when we first set them up. They also download updates on their own automatically, often while in sleep mode.
I hope your switch is not faulty, but what you describe is definitely not normal
I have two switches in my home, both get taken out of the house pretty regularily and are always in sleep mode after playing. I have only needed to connect them to the wifi in my house one time each, which was when we first set them up. They also download updates on their own automatically, often while in sleep mode.
I hope your switch is not faulty, but what you describe is definitely not normal
Name me something that does but also has to connect multiple Bluetooth controllers to it? The difference is the fact these controllers have to connect to the Bluetooth and Bluetooth can only do so much before something interferes with it.
The other solution is to buy a long aux cable (or aux cable extension) for like 10 bucks
Web Browser, it's in already, but tbh, would it get much use over a phone or iPad?
Always online - It kinda is, it actually downloads stuff faster in sleep mode as well
Literally press up then A when on the home screen, Freinds list is the first thing to pop up
Trophy List - nah, myNintendo is better as it provides actual rewards
Bluetooth - Would be nice, but the other consoles alos don't support this and tbh, the joycons could cause interference and I'd rather avoid all that
Download updates - You've done something wrong there, they are automatic for me, sounds like a corrupted update that needs to be redownloaded
Custom Backgrounds - I'm certain they're coming, at least as themes
4k Mode - Never gonna happen, the console simply isn't powerful enough with a more "Powerful" dock, the CPU/GPU in the switch isn't powerful enough at all
Remote Play - Never gonna happen as Nintendo can and will re-sell those games on Switch
Literally you're asking for suh minor things, just enjoy what you have! Especially when Nintendo need to sort out the Game Saves situation asap
Honestly I wouldn't mind being able to bring up YouTube or similar streaming sites that don't have apps on the Switch. I don't have a smart TV and I don't have any dongles and don't really expect to invest in anything like that any time soon. I still use my Wii U for that stuff but as much as the second screen helps with browsing videos, I deal with a lot of speed and connection issues cause I doubt Nintendo has updated that browser in a long time.
The switch really needs an achievement system of some kind I agree there. Some indie dev said one is coming but who knows when or if they were even telling the truth.
That's a good joke lol
I'm still waiting for any switch rewards at all even though we all know they will suck. I have a big chunk of coins expiring in a little more than a month. Meanwhile I'm currently earning psn credit for getting trophies. Already made over $20.
That's a good joke lol
I'm still waiting for any switch rewards at all even though we all know they will suck. I have a big chunk of coins expiring in a little more than a month. Meanwhile I'm currently earning psn credit for getting trophies. Already made over $20.
What it needs:
Save file back-ups, preferably via cloud storage just like their mobile apps
What I want:
Friend Activity. A new tab in your profile that compiles every screenshot and video uploaded to social media (or shared directly to this list) by your friends.
Save file back-ups, preferably via cloud storage just like their mobile apps
What I want:
Friend Activity. A new tab in your profile that compiles every screenshot and video uploaded to social media (or shared directly to this list) by your friends.
USB-C has nothing to do with anything — it's merely a connector shape.
eGPUs generally rely on Thunderbolt 3 for their bus, both because it's essentially just PCI express in a packetized wrapper, and for its ~40 Gbps bandwidth. USB 3.1 may be 10 Gbps, but the Nintendo Switch does not even support that, it supports USB 3.0 with a practical bandwidth of roughly 3.2 Gbps. We're talking roughly one tenth the bandwidth an external GPU would need to function adequately.
An external GPU dock for the Switch is a pipe dream.
Agreed on the first point. Second point is also a really cool idea! I'd love for a lot of the social functions to come back into the Switch's ecosystem instead of having to rely on social media shares. I used to browse Miiverse every day or two just to see what my friends had been up to. Don't prefer spending any more time on Facebook than necessary, tbh.
On that note, I'd like video capture to be available for all titles!
USB keyboards work already. Wireless dongle ones as well.
Just don't tell the rocket league players.
Something weird I noticed today is that when in docked mode you can't turn on Airplane Mode, but if you take it out of the dock, turn on Airplane Mode, then put it back in the dock, everything still works just fine.
Do the other consoles ask for user sign-in? I just tried on my PS4 and was able to switch into my partner's profile and play on her Assassin's Creed: Origins save.
Not sure if that counts as a UI/OS request, but I would like to have the option to buy more than one product at a time from the eShop ( unless it is possible and I still haven't figured it out >.> )
So you don't want the feature because it actually makes sense but because your previous handheld had it?
Pretty sure the transition between ethernet and wifi is always going to kill the connection. Don't think there is a way around this.
Could possibly keep the Wifi alive and rerouting when you get/lose the wired connection. Might screw with router business, idk. It's really annoying though.
Incompatible hardware? PS3 remote play is severely limited to a limited library (off the top of my head: SOTC)
Honestly, not having multimedia features like Netflix and YouTube is a huge oversight in my opinion, it adds a ton of value for a very small investment, there is literally nothing to lose for anyone.
I think Nintendo has a great opportunity at making a decent first tablet/smart device for kids, something initiatives like Labo heavily implies, so I'm baffled at why they don't have things like YouTube or a web browser on it yet.
I think the OS of the Switch is a joke, it does nothing other than let you launch games and buy games. The hardware is good for a lot of things and they could add so much value to the device by giving it a few non-game utilities, especially with the value it can give kids as a starter tablet.
I think Nintendo has a great opportunity at making a decent first tablet/smart device for kids, something initiatives like Labo heavily implies, so I'm baffled at why they don't have things like YouTube or a web browser on it yet.
I think the OS of the Switch is a joke, it does nothing other than let you launch games and buy games. The hardware is good for a lot of things and they could add so much value to the device by giving it a few non-game utilities, especially with the value it can give kids as a starter tablet.
That's a bigger issue than not being able to back up your saves?
You mention kids: YouTube is for 13+
Same could be said for a browser too
They are obviously coming, but I don't understand what's taking so long.