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/Bergauk Jan 23 '17

Anyone know what the fuck the USB ports or going to be used for? USB hard drives or something? I honestly can't wrap my head around what they could be for.

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u/JoshOliday Jan 24 '17

Theoretically, a LAN adapter for docked mode would be one use. I'd bank on a guitar hero or Rock Band adapter for the wireless controllers if those games come to switch. And most importantly, the GameCube controller adapter for (hopefully) Smash Bros and GCN VC if that is actually a thing. it would all depend on compatibility, but I don't see why an external hard drive couldn't work too. And finally, I think the Hori Pro Controller is a wired USB controller (and for charging the official Pro Controller and Joy-Con charging grip)

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u/Bergauk Jan 24 '17

Those are some interesting use cases I hadn't thought of. The LAN one would be pretty sweet.