Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit

Nintendo has announced《Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit》for Nintendo Switch which introduce VR experience to Nintendo Switch users.

There are two option to get Nintendo Switch user a head start.

First the complete Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit which will be priced at USD $79.99



Here are what that is inside and each mode are color coded and will come with a game.




“Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit – Starter Set + Blaster” which will be priced at USD  $39.99 would be more to basic who want to have an experience with a budget.







Players that own the Starter Set can purchase the following optional expansion sets to expand their experience：



■ Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit – Expansion Set 1: Available at a suggested retail price of $19.99, Expansion Set 1 includes the Toy-Con Elephant and Toy-Con Camera.

■ Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit – Expansion Set 2: Available at a suggested retail price of $19.99, Expansion Set 2 includes the Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Bird.

Do note that the 2 expansion sets do not include the Toy-Con VR Goggles or Nintendo Labo: VR Kit software.)


Labo VR kit  will be available in stores on 12th April 2019.

Read more at  https://labo.nintendo.com/kits/vr-kit/

What SD card should I get for Nintendo Switch

When one got a Nintendo Switch which already have 32 GB on board, one would be looking for SD card to expand the memory.

If you are looking into that, you need to know at least what type of SD card  is good enough for you to use on it.


Officially Nintendo recommend to have any SD card that has UHS-1-compatible and that have a transfer speed between 60 and 95 MB/sec. That basically mean your SD card should be at least Class 10. Also Nintendo Switch will support up to 2TB MicroSDXC cards.

PS: As of now in Dec 2018 there are no 1TB MicroSD card yet. The biggest on the market is only 512GB till date. 

Depend on your budgets and also as time goes on SD card would be dropping pricing of the same capacity over time.

What I purchased was a Samsung EVO 64GB micro SD SDXC Class 10 UHS U3 Memory Card 100MB/s. This SD card suppose to have up to 100MB/s Transfer speed with Class 10 and U3 compatibility which is more than enough for speed transfer that Nintendo recommend.

Having a 64GB would take some time to fill it up as Nintendo don't play music nor allow video watching. So it would more on screenshots, game saved or games. Of course if your budget is higher you can go for the 128GB / 256GB / 512GB. For me is the economy of prices and capacity.


Hopefully this would give you some rough guide on what SD card to get. What Brand you want  totally your choice but just make sure it is original and from company that actually made memory card you should be fine.

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How to mute voice chat in Fortnite on Nintendo Switch

If you ever playing Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, one of the most irritating moment would be having someone on their mic and kept shouting.

In normal circumstances on PC, we can move the mouse to the team member name and click on the speaker icon to mute it. But on Nintendo, it need another solution.

So here is how it can be done.
1. While you are in game press - button
2. The screen would list out a group of name. Go under the nick name of the one that you find irritating and press X.


3. You would instantly silent him off.

Happy Playing!

I fixed my Nintendo Switch Joycon drifting Issue

Remember my last few post that my One year old Nintendo Switch Joycon is drifting by itself? Well I tried numerous fix without removing the hardware but it is proven useless.

Cleaning Joycon Analogue Joystick DO NOT WORK!!

Here is the faulty analogue stick which I removed during replacement.


You may notice the dust is on the cover, if dust is the cause, cleaning would work right? Apparently even if you clean the dust, you notice it is on the outside. How would that stop the joycon from drifting.

There I was without remove the hardware believing it could work (after all it is the most easy way).

The two choices I have is the following

BUY a NEW JOYCON or Get the component and fix it yourself!

Weighting the cost that a pair of Joycon cost around $100 SGD, it would be way cheaper to D.I.Y to get that analogue component to replace. After all, there are a couple of video of people showing how to remove part of controller (most just skip some steps) to get it fix.

I did google and order the OEM analogue stick and am adventurous to replace the part. After all what would be the worst case? Replace the whole joycon since it is faulty and out of warranty.

Now if you really intend to do that, you need to some research to get the right tools. Google "Joycon tool" and you can easy get what you need.

The replacement took just 30 minutes max and after the replacement, you have to do a calibration of the joycon in Nintendo Switch to get it done.

The result, no more drifting!!

On the side note, I think this is more of design and quality issue of the Joycon. With my experience of Sony PSP and PS4, never have I seen controller having such issue.

Some may say because it is a portable console but I hardly bring it out. It is more like a home console.

I foresee that this is a common issue that sooner or later Nintendo switch owner will experience that. When the time come to them, it is really do they want to get another pair of Joycon or get it fixed.

When that time come, you make the choice.

PS: This is just a sharing of my experience and in no way recommend any product or source to get the part as this is not a paid post. So you have to google and find your own way. :)

A few day away from Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online will start on 19th September 2018 and there are some mixed feeling for players regarding this value-added service.


If you purchased a game that has online playing mode, then it is very likely you need to have the subscription of this Nintendo Switch Online service.

If you subscribe to this service it would be around USD $20 a year.

To make the service worth it, Nintendo had throw in 20 classic NES titles for subscribers which they can play locally and online. There is a requirement however and that is you need to login every 7 days to keep playing on your console. That is fair to me as you subscribed Nintendo Switch Online service, it would be normal for you to access it when you are connected to internet.

Another value-added service would be Cloud Saved online that come with the subscription. That mean you can now put your saved game online. However not all game support this cloud saving and
Nintendo will delete all your cloud saves once your subscription ends.

One thing that still bug me as a gamer is that Nintendo only provide a way to backup your data on cloud and not on any physical media. You can however transfer your saved game between Nintendo switch physically. However if the hardware failed, you are likely to lost your save data.

The question remain, is it still worth getting Nintendo Switch Online service?

This would very much depend on the players. Do you play online often? If you do like more than 10 times a week, then it could be something you want to look into.

If you are not into online or multiplayer mode, then this may not appeal to you.

End of the day, even if you stop playing Nintendo Switch, your saved game should not matter much by then right?

PS: Do note that Nintendo Switch Online Subscription will not be required for Free-To-Play games such as Fortnite. For Minecraft users, you need Nintendo Switch online to play online.

My Nintendo Switch Joycon drift by itself

I have my Nintendo switch for over a year now and my left Joycon that originally come with the console is having an issue.


What happen is that it somehow always drift to the left even when no one even operate the joycon.
I read running the calibration of the joycon which I did and here is a video showing what actually happen.


I am rather sadden with this issue as even having Playstation for years even there are using wireless controller, never have I encounter controller issue before. Best part this is a portable console.

Does that mean I have to get a new joycon?

What your opinion about this?

What you need to know about Pokémon Poké Ball Plus?

The news of Nintendo Switch new Pokémon game of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and one of the interesting news is about the new accessory that is call Poké Ball Plus. So what is it and what it can and cannot do? Let's find out more on this official product from Nintendo.


How do Poké Ball™ Plus work with Nintendo Switch?
Poké Ball Plus actually have a control stick (the button in the center) and a top button (Red top part of the Pokéball ball). It also have motion control capability to capture the throwing of Pokéball like the joy-con. In short, it is like a joy-con but minus off some buttons.


The Pokéball Plus have LED light (Around the center control circle) and also speaker to play sound of the Pokémon.

It also will vibrate like a Joy-con. It can simulate that a Pokémon is inside the Pokéball Plus.

It offer a function to load a Pokémon inside and you can bring it with you (not too sure if you need the Nintendo Switch with you also for it to work but likely).

How Pokéball Plus work with Pokémon™ GO?
Pokéball Plus has the exact function of the Pokémon Go plus when you connect it on your smart phone with Pokémon™ GO app.

Like Pokémon Go plus, it offer the screen-free function which you can catch Pokémon without looking at your smartphone. When a Pokémon appears nearby, Poké Ball Plus will light up and vibrate. To catch press the button and it will auto catch the Pokémon (Not 100% catch tho).

The color of the LED light will indicate if you succeeded or failed in your catch.

The Poké Ball Plus connected to your smartphone Pokémon GO app, it will hatch Eggs and get Candy of your Buddy Pokémon.

In short, if you get this, this will replace your current Pokémon Go plus.

Specs 
The Pokéball Plus has the 48mm diameter and weight about 65 grams.

The battery of this Pokéball Plus has a inbuilt re-chargable battery of 220mAh (about 3 hours of playing) which is rechargeable by USB type-C cable. The battery is lower than a normal Joy-Con which has battery capacity of 525 mAh.

The price of this Pokéball Plus would be around USD$50.00 and releasing in 16th November 2018. As this is accessories, you can buy it separately.

Smart way to get the money from  Pokémon Go players I must say.

Say Hello to Hello Kitty Kruisers on Nintendo Switch

For those who like Racing Kart or Hello Kitty in general, Good news for you! Say Hello Kitty Kruisers!


This is not really a new game as in Wii U there has release of this game during Wii U time.

In this game, you will get to select Hello Kitty, My Melody, Badtz-Maru and Keroppi! Below is a preview of the game play.

This game is to released in the first quarter of 2018. Look out for it Hello kitty lover!

Let's Labo with Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has always be the one who is innovative and creative. Here is another surprise that will take the game arena by storm!

Introducing Nintendo Labo!!


Basically it is a game set name Variety Kit that allow building on cardboard maximise game playing experience. The box would come with set of card board to build the props and in different game mode to attach the screen and the 2 controller on various parts.

As these are cardboard, you can customised yourself by coloring and it is no longer a TV console but a fun physically interactive console!

Next you have the Robot Kit for Nintendo Labo which will come with cardboard needed to build and game cartridge.


For the first time, it will give you a kind of experience to move your head around with the game showing different angle and the punching movement of both hands accordingly.


Here is a video to show what are the possibilities


If you are wondering how can a cardboard know what to do that, it is very much creative way in design when the cardboard are made in certain way to trigger certain button to activate certain function.

More bews will be sharing on this before 20th of April 2018. We will keep you update on this!!

More on https://www.nintendo.co.jp/labo/

Nintendo Switch Announced

Today it was just announced from Nintendo that the new Nintendo Switch will be releasing in US in 3rd March 2017 at the retail price of USD $299.99.


It was announced so far there is no region lock tho.

Here are what it is in the box.


Since this is a portable device when it is in portable mode, the power consumption was said to be between 2.5 to 6.5 hours battery life. So it really depend on what you are doing.
The console comes with 32GB of storage - extendable with a MicroSD card slot.

Multiplayer online gaming is given for free initially but later paid-for it which don't really work for me as I feel player paid the game, paid for their power and internet data plan.

There are also smartphone app for social aspects of games including chat function which not pretty sure it is something I would use or not.

Do note that the Joycon can be share for 2 players. So players can play 2 players  game out of box (you have to buy the game for that).

There are other color to choose from if you need to get other colors and here are the button of the Joycon


Personally what will make me buy a console are the pricing the quality of the game.  So far it was annouced The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, ARMS and
Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Among these games only 2 that I am kinda excited about.


With the pricing not certain in Singapore, I will wait for more quality game release that is suitable for handheld mode as ultimately this is a play and Go device is it not?

What do you think?

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Nintendo Switch has been annouced

Yesterday Nintendo and get console lover excited with their new announcement of their next generation console releasing in March 2017, Nintendo Switch!


Here is a video of the device and something that strike me.
First is the graphic was amazing as it is showing the new Zelda game that would release on the first day of the release of the console. The movement and the coloring was striking.

This is a portable console as base that allow you to carry it everywhere you go or play at home by switching the controller.

While at home you can dock it and play on your TV with another wireless controller. I assuming that is also the charging function when you docked to play game.


Even when you bring out to play, you have the option to play like the classic 3DS with screen and controller together or for the first time you can keep the 6" screen to a comfortable spot while you sit down to play the game wirelessly.


The two side controller can be shared for 2 players to play Mario Kart.

As of today, there is not much news on specs and games but this certainly get me excited. All you need is a good games and this will certainly be a boom!

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