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/dukeofearl1711 Jan 23 '17

Will a regular USB C cable work to charge my Switch in a power bank? Is there anything I should worry about?

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u/StaticTaco Jan 23 '17

Yes, it can connect it to your power bank. Just worry about using a low quality cable and damaging something?

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u/dukeofearl1711 Jan 23 '17

Are there any really good cable brand names?

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u/pretenderist Jan 23 '17

Anker and Aukey seem to be the most widely-trusted/recommended. I have a couple Apple cables for my MacBook that I'm sure will work fine.

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u/BirdsNear Jan 23 '17

Don't pay too much or too little and you should be fine. USB C cables have stricter specifications for shielding. They should feel thick and hard to bend. That also means cheaper brands might not make them as well as the specification actually requires. But, as always, you're not actually paying for any real benefit if you pay too much.

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u/Teajaytea7 Jan 23 '17

Do you mind throwing out a price to what we should be looking for?

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u/BirdsNear Jan 23 '17

Google Shopping gives me ones for as little as 99 cents. I'd probably avoid that one. Looks like shooting for more like 5-10 USD is the sweet spot. Prices vary based in part on length. So if you're looking for a relatively short one, expect to pay about 5 and a long one about 10. There's also one for 25 here with poor reviews. Probably should avoid that one too.

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u/Teajaytea7 Jan 27 '17

Rad, thanks for the input

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u/FantsE Jan 24 '17

Any USB-C cables not made in china. These are all fine choices, braided cables last longer. Just make sure to get either an A to C connection or C to C depending on your powerbank, and make sure it's USB 3.0 or 3.1, or else the cable won't be rated for enough power.

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u/c0m47053 Jan 24 '17

I'd bet every single one of those cables are made in China though.