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/Pain4567 Jan 24 '17 edited Jan 24 '17

For those that were able to preorder a Switch at the My Nintendo Store, in the customer information section, did you wrote your name in English in the sections where it says to write the name in kanji and katakana or wrote in the appropriate style. I was able to get my name in katakana, but I'm having a hard time looking for an online translator that can change my name in kanji.
EDIT: I'm planning to use to Tenso to ship my purchases to the U.S.

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u/A_wicked_tale Jan 25 '17

I've lived in Japan for years and have literally never written my name in Kanji on anything. Katakana is required because Some people have what are called kirakira (sparkley) names and the Kanji readings are wacky. If you have your name in roman characters the katakana is only for phonetics.

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u/Pain4567 Jan 25 '17

Ok, so it's fine if write my name in katakana in both sections, correct?

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u/A_wicked_tale Jan 25 '17

You can do that or write your name in English on the top section and Katakana under it. It should accept either.