Nintendo Switch thread

[tjhin]

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

My Wii has problem with the disc drive within a year, have to insert/eject a few times before it can read my game discs properly. I believe it is due to the disc drive trying to handle 2 sizes of discs. Didn't bother to send for repair since it still works, and Maxsoft warranty is kinda dubious, they said send back to the shop or something.

Fact still remains, this is the first handheld with console processors (even though detail specs are not revealed yet), so heat management is going to be important when cramped inside a small form factor. The Xbox 360 looks very sturdy too, who (certainly not Microsoft) would have thought it could overheat and RROD? The problem only surfaced after many months, a year even, when warranty was over (MS had to extend warranty for RROD cases). Similarly for Samsung Note 7.

Sh*t happens with electronics. Sh*t hitting the fan is not distributed equally, so not everyone will get hit. It's a matter of risk. I've imported consoles like PS4, PS3, NDS XL and lots of accessories myself, no problem. The Switch has some design properties (heat, flimsy stand, etc) that makes it higher risk if not handled well.

the best decision is removing the disc drive.

guess you didnt reserve 1 right? since so many doubts. yeah man. the demand here not that high, so no hurry to rush.

wont be surprised if there are some major defects. remember the consoles are already sent out for reviews. if there are defects, Nintendo would know about it and pull everything (including their market price) back.

 

[tjhin]

Game cartridges/cards comparison

 

[tjhin]

Look who's "milking" a cow

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/834562159833075712

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

Looks who's "milking" a cow

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/834562159833075712

has he figured out how to change User ID yet?

 

[doki81]

er....come across qoo10 group buy thread and found funzcentre selling the NS with 2 game bundles + 3 amibo at this qoo10 page...price look nothing special but when you grab the qoo10 $100 off cart voucher...then it look sibeh good deal!

the group buy price is $690 - $100(cart coupon) then if you have any qpoint...you can further deduct it...or can buy the qoo10 voucher which has 3% discount...

and best thing is you can pay credit card...or installment with no extra charges

the set is also local warranty...not sure if anyone share this lobang yet

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

very good time for those online shopping sites to get more users to shop from them. and also get user information

 

[tjhin]

has he figured out how to change User ID yet?

Shuitch

 

[Spongebob79]

I Juz saw and got one.. really very good deal. Sadly going to cancel my order at my favorite game shop.

Guys still have stock for neon ones... hurry!!

er....come across qoo10 group buy thread and found funzcentre selling the NS with 2 game bundles + 3 amibo at this qoo10 page...price look nothing special but when you grab the qoo10 $100 off cart voucher...then it look sibeh good deal!

the group buy price is $690 - $100(cart coupon) then if you have any qpoint...you can further deduct it...or can buy the qoo10 voucher which has 3% discount...

and best thing is you can pay credit card...or installment with no extra charges

the set is also local warranty...not sure if anyone share this lobang yet

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[Marukoban]

My Wii has problem with the disc drive within a year, have to insert/eject a few times before it can read my game discs properly. I believe it is due to the disc drive trying to handle 2 sizes of discs. Didn't bother to send for repair since it still works, and Maxsoft warranty is kinda dubious, they said send back to the shop or something.

Fact still remains, this is the first handheld with console processors (even though detail specs are not revealed yet), so heat management is going to be important when cramped inside a small form factor. The Xbox 360 looks very sturdy too, who (certainly not Microsoft) would have thought it could overheat and RROD? The problem only surfaced after many months, a year even, when warranty was over (MS had to extend warranty for RROD cases). Similarly for Samsung Note 7.

Sh*t happens with electronics. Sh*t hitting the fan is not distributed equally, so not everyone will get hit. It's a matter of risk. I've imported consoles like PS4, PS3, NDS XL and lots of accessories myself, no problem. The Switch has some design properties (heat, flimsy stand, etc) that makes it higher risk if not handled well.

Did you do this before launch of iPod, iPhone, PSVR too?
I'm sure a lot of people have reservations about Switch (library, online, specs, account, etc.), but speculating whether it'll be able to last 2-3 years is a bit much imo. I'm quite sure Nintendo has their own QA team.
Outside of some outliers like the ones you mentioned, most new gadgets work just fine.

 

[doki81]

I Juz saw and got one.. really very good deal. Sadly going to cancel my order at my favorite game shop.

Guys still have stock for neon ones... hurry!!

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same..i also cancel from my fav game shop ady but i request to refund deposit as store credit...too bad their deal is not as attractive as this qoo10 deal

 

[tjhin]

er....come across qoo10 group buy thread and found funzcentre selling the NS with 2 game bundles + 3 amibo at this qoo10 page...price look nothing special but when you grab the qoo10 $100 off cart voucher...then it look sibeh good deal!

the group buy price is $690 - $100(cart coupon) then if you have any qpoint...you can further deduct it...or can buy the qoo10 voucher which has 3% discount...

and best thing is you can pay credit card...or installment with no extra charges

the set is also local warranty...not sure if anyone share this lobang yet

Too bad for me can't cancel lazada order

 

[PierceLee]

Did you do this before launch of iPod, iPhone, PSVR too?
I'm sure a lot of people have reservations about Switch (library, online, specs, account, etc.), but speculating whether it'll be able to last 2-3 years is a bit much imo. I'm quite sure Nintendo has their own QA team.
Outside of some outliers like the ones you mentioned, most new gadgets work just fine.

ipod, iphone, mobile phones, psp, vita, 3ds... they are passive cooling, meaning the cpu/gpu does not generate too much heat, no fan needed. ps4, ps3, xbox one, laptops (and now possibly switch) generate a lot of heat and requires active cooling.

I am very sure Microsoft and Samsung have their own QA teams too and have done extensive testing, and sent review units out to various sites too. History speaks for itself.

If you think speculating that it will not last 2-3 years is a bit much, so is speculating that it will last 2-3 years -- they are all speculation! I am just pointing out the potential points of failure, not predicting end of the world or anything. Each individual decides based on their own speculation, and financial status, whether to take the risk.

 

[archkiller]

er....come across qoo10 group buy thread and found funzcentre selling the NS with 2 game bundles + 3 amibo at this qoo10 page...price look nothing special but when you grab the qoo10 $100 off cart voucher...then it look sibeh good deal!

the group buy price is $690 - $100(cart coupon) then if you have any qpoint...you can further deduct it...or can buy the qoo10 voucher which has 3% discount...

and best thing is you can pay credit card...or installment with no extra charges

the set is also local warranty...not sure if anyone share this lobang yet

How to get $100 cart coupon?

 

[Gametaku]

the set is also local warranty...not sure if anyone share this lobang yet

Hoot 2 set last night liao..i mean early morning

 

[PierceLee]

the best decision is removing the disc drive.

guess you didnt reserve 1 right? since so many doubts. yeah man. the demand here not that high, so no hurry to rush.

wont be surprised if there are some major defects. remember the consoles are already sent out for reviews. if there are defects, Nintendo would know about it and pull everything (including their market price) back.

Ya I have not pre-ordered. Not so much for the possible defects, but mainly becos the lack of games. After Zelda there is nothing for me for months. And also all the uncertainties related to online, regions, accounts, DLCs etc. Might as well wait, maybe Zelda and even the switch is cheaper by then. But some of the deals are tempting, and they get better and better, so maybe last minute will reserve if a good deal is available without jumping through hoops (with coupons and certain bank cc rebates etc). Most likely will wait though.

 

[doki81]

How to get $100 cart coupon?

from this Page

login your qoo10 account...then click this link and you shall see the cart coupon there....just click to redeem...then add your order to cart..and click select cart coupon...

 

[Marukoban]

ipod, iphone, mobile phones, psp, vita, 3ds... they are passive cooling, meaning the cpu/gpu does not generate too much heat, no fan needed. ps4, ps3, xbox one, laptops (and now possibly switch) generate a lot of heat and requires active cooling.

I am very sure Microsoft and Samsung have their own QA teams too and have done extensive testing, and sent review units out to various sites too. History speaks for itself.

If you think speculating that it will not last 2-3 years is a bit much, so is speculating that it will last 2-3 years -- they are all speculation! I am just pointing out the potential points of failure, not predicting end of the world or anything. Each individual decides based on their own speculation, and financial status, whether to take the risk.

My "speculation" = Switch can last 2-3 years like any other device out there
Your speculation = Switch is ****, wouldn't even last 2 years
I wonder which one is reading too much into things?

The same thing you predict can happen to Switch, can practically happen to all other gadgets as well. Also FYI I'm sure someone posted dismantled Switch and it seems to have fan?
This is why I asked you whether you go to any other gadget launch thread and be a negative nancy.
If your attitude is like that, best don't buy anything at launch and this does not apply to Switch only.
Every new gadget will always have chance of going wrong.
I'm sure every manufacturer doesn't want to be in news, so they will try their best to ensure everything works well, but **** can always happen.

Anyway this conversation has no use also, since you seem to have made your mind against the device. I even wonder why you are here if you are not interested?

Too bad for me can't cancel lazada order

You can cancel Lazada.
I cancelled mine few days ago.

 

[doki81]

last i check....$100 still available !...just grab another voucher with my wife qoo10 account..

seem like another game shop also doing 690 deal which can apply the $100~ off...haha

here

 

[archkiller]

from this Page

login your qoo10 account...then click this link and you shall see the cart coupon there....just click to redeem...then add your order to cart..and click select cart coupon...

Thanks! That coupon can only be used from 23-26 feb or can use anytime?