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vivster said:
thismeintiel said:
One can only hope that the signal can be improved before launch. Of course, if it is because Nintendo is using cheap Bluetooth components, it won't be that easy.

That can't be it. Don't you remember that Nintendo put only the most expensive tech in the Joycons?

I dunno, but I do know that the money certainly didn't go towards internal storage or online features!



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Stop, I didn't need another reason to wait for a revision.

Hopefully it'll get fixed in time for release for those of you that aren't waiting though.



Einsam_Delphin said:
I can have my Wii U gamepad 15ft away from the console with a wall inbetween and it'll still work fine, so this is a pretty big fail as it's like Nintendo went backwards.

Wanna trade Gamepads? I already lose my signal when I literally turn my back to the tv (and the console underneath).



Its seem its problem with strength of left Joy Con signal on some Switch units, hopefully this will resolved with day one update.



Did anyone experience those issues when visiting and playing in any of the Nintendo events? Are there any reports?



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Miyamotoo said:
Its seem its problem with strength of left Joy Con signal on some Switch units, hopefully this will resolved with day one update.

Assuming the controllers have the ability to be updated, most do not.



NATO said:
Miyamotoo said:
Its seem its problem with strength of left Joy Con signal on some Switch units, hopefully this will resolved with day one update.

Assuming the controllers have the ability to be updated, most do not.

It doesn't need controller to be updated, Switch can be updated to have stronger signal for Joy Cons.



So, we have the usual reaction to something like this: Nintendo fans saying it's not an issue and Sony fans declaring it's a huge problem and the console is going to fail, jumping with joy. Stuff like this always reminds me why I left this site for a few years.

OT: Let's see how big of a problem this is. My Wii U gamepad has the same "problem" but that never stopped me from playing. The Wiimote's pointer didn't work either when you covered it and the Wiimote+ had to be re-calibrated regularly. As long as you don't cover the joy-con with your hand it should be fine. Didn't stop the Wii at least. But we'll see.



Miyamotoo said:
NATO said:

Assuming the controllers have the ability to be updated, most do not.

It doesn't need controller to be updated, Switch can be updated to have stronger signal for Joy Cons.

To boost the console BT reception range would require delaying the console in the US to undergo FCC certification again.



Louie said:
So, we have the usual reaction to something like this: Nintendo fans saying it's not an issue and Sony fans declaring it's a huge problem and the console is going to fail, jumping with joy. Stuff like this always reminds me why I left this site for a few years.

OT: Let's see how big of a problem this is. My Wii U gamepad has the same "problem" but that never stopped me from playing. The Wiimote's pointer didn't work either when you covered it and the Wiimote+ had to be re-calibrated regularly. As long as you don't cover the joy-con with your hand it should be fine. Didn't stop the Wii at least. But we'll see.

Some reviewers said that they can't play Zelda with the Joy Cons, and that the pro controller is necessary because of this. If this can't be solved before launch, it is a big deal. The Switch becomes a $370 nude console because of the mandatory pro controller.