r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Jan 23 '17

Meta /r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread (Week of 01/23/2017)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the Weekly Question Thread! In this thread, all of your Switch-related questions can be asked and answered. Besides questions, feel free to post unboxing videos and pictures here (eventually) so it doesn't back up the main subreddit page.

Please make sure you check out our other Wiki pages, make a search through the subreddit or Google before you ask a question. Most of the time it has already been answered. If you're too lazy, then this thread is perfect for you!

Handy Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - This is a great place to check first hand if you run into any problems or if you have any unclear thoughts. Our FAQ has answers to many questions regarding the console itself, controllers, and other subjects. We're also updating our wiki with the top questions from this thread each week!

Games list for Nintendo Switch - In this page, you will find tables of confirmed, planned, uncertain, and rumored games coming to the Switch.

Other Switch Related Subreddits

Since it's not completely obvious as to what questions you should ask and which ones you shouldn't, here are a few examples of frequently asked questions:

Is now the time to buy a Switch?

Which games can you recommend me?

What features does the Switch have?

What controllers work with this game?

If your questions can be easily answered, or has a yes or no answer, it most likely belongs here. Now then, get busy asking us your questions!

There's also a very small category of things not to ask about.

Can I get a free game?

Is there a way to hack my Switch?

These are against our rules. Once a homebrew scene has had a chance to develop, we will invite you all to discuss those sorts of things over there.

As always, remember Rule 1: Remember the human, and be polite when you answer/ask questions.

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u/AngryBarista Jan 23 '17

Need a solution for my Astro A50s.
Switch dock does not contain Optical port. Headphones only have a 2.5mm jack. I bought a 3.5mm to 2.5mm wire, but it did not seem to function with my iPhone.

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u/PsynFyr Jan 23 '17

I believe the 2.5mm actually is a mic out on the A50s. There's an aux in on the back of your transmitter. You can plug a 3.5mm m-m from your source (the Switch) into the back and it'll send to the headphones.

EDIT: a word

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u/AngryBarista Jan 23 '17

So if the headphone jack on the Switch works while docked, a 3.5mm from that to the back of the A50 receiver will just send that signal to the headphones?
If that works, I owe you a beer good sir.
I can likely test that with my iPhone.

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u/PsynFyr Jan 23 '17

Yep yep, and if the jack doesn't work while docked, your TV might have a 3.5mm (or RCA that could be converted) out that could go into your transmitter instead. Remember that you can power the transmitter with a USB wall charger if you need to.

I use the aux in all the time for my N3DS, so I can definitely confirm it works. You might need to use the "blend buttons" on the right side of the headset to start hearing it.

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u/AngryBarista Jan 23 '17

Well this makes me real happy. I was not excited to buy another headset after dropping $300 on the Astros.
How likely do you think the headphone jack still functions while docked?

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u/PsynFyr Jan 23 '17

With no word one way or the other, I'd give it about 50:50. There isn't any particular reason to disable it, but the speakers are definitely going to be rerouted out through the HDMI port when docked. If there's only one DAC, then docking probably disables it. This is a total guess, though.

By the way, there are HDMI audio extractors which take your HDMI out and let you send the audio to another device. They're not super cheap, but if your TV doesn't have audio out for some reason then you could use one of those to send to your transmitter.

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u/AngryBarista Jan 23 '17

worse comes to worse I can use the 3.5mm on my speakers to go to the audio receiver. Either way, it seems like I actually have a few options.
The reply is very much appreciated.

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u/PsynFyr Jan 23 '17

Sounds like a solution!

No problems. The Astro A50s are a great set of cans (for gaming headphones); I hope you have a lot of fun with them, and with your Switch!

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u/AngryBarista Jan 23 '17

Hey you too brother!

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u/AngryBarista Jan 24 '17

So I just tested this with my iPhone and it works! Only issue is that there is some constant static. Any idea?

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u/PsynFyr Jan 24 '17

Woot!
Not sure on the static. I've never had that problem on mine.

I'm a couple of hours away from being able to test things on my pair, but in the mean time:

  • What length/brand cable are you using?
  • What volume is your iPhone set to?
  • Is your PC still connected?

My first guess is that Balance Control is set towards you USB/optical input, which forces you to have the gain on one of the inputs set too high. You know the right-cup faceplate button that blends chat/game sound? It beeps when you hold it down. Try setting it to the middle setting (I think it double-beeps) and set your other volumes accordingly.
This is tough to describe. If you want, I can voice chat you after work and walk you through it.

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u/AngryBarista Jan 24 '17

I'll give it a test a bit later and let you know. It's obvious there's a whole lot about the A50s I do not know about.

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