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Battery life is the number one reason I haven't gotten a regular Switch. But this doesn't allow for connecting to a TV at all... I want a Switch that is juuuuu

by olah_1 7y ago

Battery life is the number one reason I haven't gotten a regular Switch. But this doesn't allow for connecting to a TV at all... I want a Switch that is juuuuust right :/ Perhaps they'll fix the firmware of the regular Switch and upgrade the battery at the same time?

wjnc 7y ago
I'm in your boat. Give me a download only small form factor Switch for use with a TV only. It'll save me countless discussions with the minions.
- olah_1 7y ago
  Since they're making a portable-only model, it would make sense to have a stationary-only model as well. We'll see!
steve_adams_86 7y ago
What's wrong with the firmware? I still haven't played a switch but I only hear good things. Apparently there's another 'premium' switch console on the way, but it's supposed to come quite a bit later than than the Lite. Maybe it'll cover what you need.
- emmp 7y ago
  It's broken on the launch switch from the perspective of Nintendo in that it is trivially hacked with a hardware exploit. But it's not broken in any user facing way. They'll likely fix this in the Switch Lite and any other revision going forward.
  - jplayer01 7y ago
    This has been fixed since forever. Reports of fixed Switches started coming in mid-2018, and around late 2018 it was generally understood it would be very unlikely to get one new and sealed and unpatched unless you were extremely lucky to find older unsold stock. I assume it's impossible now unless you go to second-hand markets.
  - asdff 7y ago
    Sounds like a switch to buy! My ROMS are ready.
brianwawok 7y ago
Best answer to battery life is an external battery pack and a usb C cable. Doesn’t take a big pack to get 12+ hours of play.
asdff 7y ago
Ehh I've never had it die on me. It lasts like 5 hours (which is LONG for a mobile session on the switch, RIP your fingers and neck) and charges faster than my phone. I'm never somewhere for 4 straight hours without a random outlet. Yeah, you gotta carry your charger now, but it's not like the switch fits in your pocket either. Takes no noticeable weight in the backpack.
- olah_1 7y ago
  Well, it lasts 2.5 - 3 hours with Breath of the Wild. But yeah, it does depend. 5 hours would be enough, I agree.

by olah_1 7y ago

wjnc 7y ago

I'm in your boat. Give me a download only small form factor Switch for use with a TV only. It'll save me countless discussions with the minions.

olah_1 7y ago
Since they're making a portable-only model, it would make sense to have a stationary-only model as well. We'll see!

steve_adams_86 7y ago

What's wrong with the firmware? I still haven't played a switch but I only hear good things. Apparently there's another 'premium' switch console on the way, but it's supposed to come quite a bit later than than the Lite. Maybe it'll cover what you need.

emmp 7y ago
It's broken on the launch switch from the perspective of Nintendo in that it is trivially hacked with a hardware exploit. But it's not broken in any user facing way. They'll likely fix this in the Switch Lite and any other revision going forward.
- jplayer01 7y ago
  This has been fixed since forever. Reports of fixed Switches started coming in mid-2018, and around late 2018 it was generally understood it would be very unlikely to get one new and sealed and unpatched unless you were extremely lucky to find older unsold stock. I assume it's impossible now unless you go to second-hand markets.
- asdff 7y ago
  Sounds like a switch to buy! My ROMS are ready.

brianwawok 7y ago

Best answer to battery life is an external battery pack and a usb C cable. Doesn’t take a big pack to get 12+ hours of play.

asdff 7y ago

Ehh I've never had it die on me. It lasts like 5 hours (which is LONG for a mobile session on the switch, RIP your fingers and neck) and charges faster than my phone. I'm never somewhere for 4 straight hours without a random outlet. Yeah, you gotta carry your charger now, but it's not like the switch fits in your pocket either. Takes no noticeable weight in the backpack.

olah_1 7y ago
Well, it lasts 2.5 - 3 hours with Breath of the Wild. But yeah, it does depend. 5 hours would be enough, I agree.