Poll of the Day > geeeez it doesn't take much to upset the people on the switch board, ok?

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Aculo 05/25/20 12:58:58 PM #1:	what is it about being a hardcore switch user that makes one so miserable? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939684947] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>what is it about being a hardcore switch user that makes one so miserable? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevilSummoner1 05/25/20 1:04:20 PM #2:	i love the switch but that board is embarrassing, ok? --- https://imgur.com/u8HoC68 <cite>DevilSummoner1 posted [p:939685217] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>i love the switch but that board is embarrassing, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/25/20 1:09:44 PM #3:	DevilSummoner1 posted... i love the switch but that board is embarrassing, ok? Same, man! --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939685450] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>DevilSummoner1 posted... </cite> <quote>i love the switch but that board is embarrassing, ok?</quote>Same, man! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfestedAdam 05/25/20 1:11:16 PM #4:	Aculo posted... what is it about being a hardcore _____ user that makes one so miserable? Honestly I think this can apply to any hardcore X. Some folks probably feel the need to justify their habits so to question them or compare them to others is indirectly attacking them in their eyes. --- "You must gather your party before venturing forth" "Go for the eyes Boo! Go for the eyes!" <cite>InfestedAdam posted [p:939685529] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>what is it about being a hardcore _____ user that makes one so miserable?</quote>Honestly I think this can apply to any hardcore X. Some folks probably feel the need to justify their habits so to question them or compare them to others is indirectly attacking them in their eyes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I_Always_Die 05/25/20 1:17:58 PM #5:	every single game/system board here is like that they call everything trolling and act like 12 year olds --- 2x Reddit Platinum recipient 4x Reddit Gold recipient <cite>I_Always_Die posted [p:939685809] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>every single game/system board here is like that they call everything trolling and act like 12 year olds </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 05/25/20 1:19:59 PM #6:	@Aculo --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:939685903] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote> @Aculo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 05/25/20 1:27:32 PM #7:	I have a switch and this topic INFURIATES me --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesn't change what's in your blood. <cite>Mead posted [p:939686256] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>I have a switch and this topic INFURIATES me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Black_Crusher 05/25/20 1:34:33 PM #8:	Aculo posted... what is it about being a hardcore switch user that makes one so miserable? It probably has to do with the average person there sending in their Joycons to fix like 4 times. That's make anybody grumpy. --- Bone Appetit, my skeleton Metroidvania! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1256520 <cite>Black_Crusher posted [p:939686555] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>what is it about being a hardcore switch user that makes one so miserable?</quote> It probably has to do with the average person there sending in their Joycons to fix like 4 times. That's make anybody grumpy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/25/20 1:35:50 PM #9:	I love my switch, but avoid that board... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939686616] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>I love my switch, but avoid that board...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky 05/25/20 2:03:00 PM #10:	It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939679200 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939682107 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939685144 Man, Aculo and Far-Queue were being such reasonable posters, totally not trying to incite people at all. I wonder why they didn't get a warm reception? <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:939687806] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939679200 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939682107 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/189706-nintendo-switch/78717970/939685144 Man, Aculo and Far-Queue were being such reasonable posters, totally not trying to incite people at all. I wonder why they didn't get a warm reception? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov 05/25/20 2:09:59 PM #11:	I asked how to find the friend number thing and I got some bullshit snarky response, told to go to Google instead of just answering the question. They know if it wasnt for Mario and friends their console wouldnt be much. --- C was right. <cite>zebatov posted [p:939688127] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>I asked how to find the friend number thing and I got some bullshit snarky response, told to go to Google instead of just answering the question. They know if it wasnt for Mario and friends their console wouldnt be much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/25/20 2:16:28 PM #12:	streamofthesky posted... It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok? I see it the other way around, as well... zebatov posted... I asked how to find the friend number thing and I got some bullshit snarky response, told to go to Google instead of just answering the question. They know if it wasnt for Mario and friends their console wouldnt be much. If you said this for any other Nintendo System, youd probably be right. But thats because Nintendo is big in First Party games. And it works for them. But because this is the switch, thats not actually correct. They have a bunch of indie games that were on steam. And now you can play these games in the go (in handheld mode). Same with certain third party games, as well... So, even without First Party games (which makes Nintendo most of their money), the switch would still be pretty good... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939688386] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>streamofthesky posted...</cite> <quote>It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok? </quote> I see it the other way around, as well... zebatov posted...</cite> <quote>I asked how to find the friend number thing and I got some bullshit snarky response, told to go to Google instead of just answering the question. They know if it wasnt for Mario and friends their console wouldnt be much.</quote> If you said this for any other Nintendo System, youd probably be right. But thats because Nintendo is big in First Party games. And it works for them. But because this is the switch, thats not actually correct. They have a bunch of indie games that were on steam. And now you can play these games in the go (in handheld mode). Same with certain third party games, as well... So, even without First Party games (which makes Nintendo most of their money), the switch would still be pretty good...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/25/20 2:55:12 PM #13:	streamofthesky posted... It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok? lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939690020] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>streamofthesky posted... </cite> <quote>It's so weird seeing people who post normally on this board acting like massive trolls on other boards, ok?</quote>lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky 05/25/20 3:03:12 PM #14:	Aculo posted... lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok? I guess this is you admitting to being an expert at it, ok? <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:939690337] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok?</quote>I guess this is you admitting to being an expert at it, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/25/20 3:47:57 PM #15:	call the police, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939692114] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>call the police, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboXgp89 05/25/20 3:54:21 PM #16:	if you say the wii, switch and wii u came out too early and were weak because of it you get modded for it over there --- You haven't set a signature for the message boards yet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WErq2CBYTU <cite>RoboXgp89 posted [p:939692392] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>if you say the wii, switch and wii u came out too early and were weak because of it you get modded for it over there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky 05/25/20 3:54:23 PM #17:	Aculo posted... call the police, ok? I would, but they disbanded over a decade ago, ok? <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:939692393] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>call the police, ok?</quote>I would, but they disbanded over a decade ago, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChaosAzeroth 05/25/20 4:10:45 PM #18:	Black_Crusher posted... It probably has to do with the average person there sending in their Joycons to fix like 4 times. That's make anybody grumpy. Hmm interesting theory. Either that or they can't send it in and are living with massive drift. Drift got so bad on sis' that you literally couldn't play one of the games we have. Always drifted on it, but may or may not on other games. Enough to make you tear your hair out. <cite>ChaosAzeroth posted [p:939693100] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Black_Crusher posted... </cite> <quote>It probably has to do with the average person there sending in their Joycons to fix like 4 times. That's make anybody grumpy.</quote> Hmm interesting theory. Either that or they can't send it in and are living with massive drift. Drift got so bad on sis' that you literally couldn't play one of the games we have. Always drifted on it, but may or may not on other games. Enough to make you tear your hair out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Black_Crusher 05/25/20 8:58:47 PM #19:	ChaosAzeroth posted... Hmm interesting theory. Either that or they can't send it in and are living with massive drift. Drift got so bad on sis' that you literally couldn't play one of the games we have. Always drifted on it, but may or may not on other games. Enough to make you tear your hair out. It's my own fault but I got a Switch Lite before doing any research on drift and I hear it happens with them eventually too. So much for the Nintendo seal of quality! --- Bone Appetit, my skeleton Metroidvania! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1256520 <cite>Black_Crusher posted [p:939705475] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>ChaosAzeroth posted... </cite> <quote>Hmm interesting theory. Either that or they can't send it in and are living with massive drift. Drift got so bad on sis' that you literally couldn't play one of the games we have. Always drifted on it, but may or may not on other games. Enough to make you tear your hair out. </quote>It's my own fault but I got a Switch Lite before doing any research on drift and I hear it happens with them eventually too. So much for the Nintendo seal of quality! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/26/20 2:15:30 PM #20:	Far-Queue posted... @Aculo lol i just saw your comment. well done, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939736651] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Far-Queue posted... </cite> <quote> @Aculo</quote>lol i just saw your comment. well done, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChaosAzeroth 05/26/20 3:20:24 PM #21:	Black_Crusher posted... It's my own fault but I got a Switch Lite before doing any research on drift and I hear it happens with them eventually too. So much for the Nintendo seal of quality! Some people swear there's no drift on Lite. I've seen too many people talking about getting drift to believe there isn't myself. Fun thing too, I heard you have to mail in the whole thing and you no longer have your save data. They're probably doing the refurbished thing. <cite>ChaosAzeroth posted [p:939739674] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Black_Crusher posted... </cite> <quote>It's my own fault but I got a Switch Lite before doing any research on drift and I hear it happens with them eventually too. So much for the Nintendo seal of quality!</quote> Some people swear there's no drift on Lite. I've seen too many people talking about getting drift to believe there isn't myself. Fun thing too, I heard you have to mail in the whole thing and you no longer have your save data. They're probably doing the refurbished thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 05/26/20 3:21:49 PM #22:	I don't post on the switch board because. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite I have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is. I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?) --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:939739759] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>I don't post on the switch board because. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch LiteI have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is.I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I_Always_Die 05/26/20 3:23:36 PM #23:	Aculo posted... lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok? hes very sensitive --- 2x Reddit Platinum recipient 4x Reddit Gold recipient <cite>I_Always_Die posted [p:939739838] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>lol you have no idea what massive trolling is if you think that's it, junior, ok?</quote>hes very sensitive </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChaosAzeroth 05/26/20 3:27:42 PM #24:	Judgmenl posted... I don't post on the switch board because. 1. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite 2. I have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is. 3. I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?) Personally don't hate it, I just don't want to send in my whole system over their controllers having issues. Joycon drift is basically movement without actually using the controller stick. Sis ended up getting 3rd party joycons because she looked into sending them in and at that time it said they weren't taking mail ins. And despite being cheaper they're said to be sturdier. They don't have they gyroscopic stuff or the rumble, but she hates the first and is ambivalent to the second. Honestly have no idea. <cite>ChaosAzeroth posted [p:939740039] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>I don't post on the switch board because. 1. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite 2. I have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is. 3. I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?)</quote> Personally don't hate it, I just don't want to send in my whole system over their controllers having issues.Joycon drift is basically movement without actually using the controller stick. Sis ended up getting 3rd party joycons because she looked into sending them in and at that time it said they weren't taking mail ins. And despite being cheaper they're said to be sturdier. They don't have they gyroscopic stuff or the rumble, but she hates the first and is ambivalent to the second.Honestly have no idea.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/20 3:30:40 PM #25:	I don't post there either, but I can help you a little... Judgmenl posted... 1. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite Just don't tell them you have a lite... Judgmenl posted... 2. I have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is. It's where the joycon analog stick basically has movement even when you're not moving the stick. When I say movement, I mean on the game. Like if you keep scrolling left or right on the menu, even though you're not touching the analog stick at all... Judgmenl posted... 3. I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?) You could probably just not talk about it, I guess... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939740170] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>I don't post there either, but I can help you a little... Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>1. I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite</quote> Just don't tell them you have a lite... Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>2. I have no idea what "Joycon Drift" is.</quote> It's where the joycon analog stick basically has movement even when you're not moving the stick. When I say movement, I mean on the game. Like if you keep scrolling left or right on the menu, even though you're not touching the analog stick at all... Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>3. I don't care about whatever the flavor of the month game is (Guess what this month's game is?)</quote> You could probably just not talk about it, I guess...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/26/20 3:43:43 PM #26:	Judgmenl posted... I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite out of curiosity... why did you get a switch lite? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939740827] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>I have a Switch Lite and they hate the Switch Lite</quote>out of curiosity... why did you get a switch lite? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 05/26/20 3:45:14 PM #27:	Aculo posted... out of curiosity... why did you get a switch lite? There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:939740897] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>out of curiosity... why did you get a switch lite?</quote>There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/20 3:49:59 PM #28:	Judgmenl posted... There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question. I think he was asking because most people say the switch lite sucks. Which, for the most part, it does... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939741109] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question.</quote> I think he was asking because most people say the switch lite sucks. Which, for the most part, it does...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 05/26/20 3:52:19 PM #29:	LinkPizza posted... I think he was asking because most people say the switch lite sucks. Which, for the most part, it does... Collects a lot of dust that's for sure. Next purchase for it will be the new Hatsune Miku game once this plague finally ends. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:939741221] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>LinkPizza posted... </cite> <quote>I think he was asking because most people say the switch lite sucks. Which, for the most part, it does...</quote>Collects a lot of dust that's for sure. Next purchase for it will be the new Hatsune Miku game once this plague finally ends. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/20 3:58:06 PM #30:	Judgmenl posted... Hatsune Miku game Did you get Mega Mix? --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939741513] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>Hatsune Miku game</quote> Did you get Mega Mix?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 05/26/20 4:03:26 PM #31:	LinkPizza posted... Did you get Mega Mix? That's what I am planning on getting yea. I don't have any Sony platforms so never played one before but I love Vocaloid and the demo was fun. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:939741743] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>LinkPizza posted... </cite> <quote>Did you get Mega Mix?</quote>That's what I am planning on getting yea. I don't have any Sony platforms so never played one before but I love Vocaloid and the demo was fun. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/26/20 4:06:08 PM #32:	Judgmenl posted... There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question. lol relax man, i'm not attacking you. just genuinely curious as to why you chose one over the other, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939741891] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>There was no reason for me to spend over 100 more dollars on the big switch if I never planned on playing it in anything other than handheld mode? I don't get the question.</quote>lol relax man, i'm not attacking you. just genuinely curious as to why you chose one over the other, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/20 4:07:58 PM #33:	Judgmenl posted... That's what I am planning on getting yea. I was wondering something. Is there any specific reason you're waiting for the COVID thing to end? You could get it digitally if you're worried about getting sick or something? --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939741969] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>That's what I am planning on getting yea.</quote> I was wondering something. Is there any specific reason you're waiting for the COVID thing to end? You could get it digitally if you're worried about getting sick or something?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 05/26/20 4:10:37 PM #34:	My headphones cable is at work lol. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:939742106] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>My headphones cable is at work lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/20 4:12:16 PM #35:	Judgmenl posted... My headphones cable is at work lol. Oh. I see! Yeah. Headphones would make it way better. Especially with it being a music game... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:939742198] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted...</cite> <quote>My headphones cable is at work lol.</quote> Oh. I see! Yeah. Headphones would make it way better. Especially with it being a music game...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Black_Crusher 05/26/20 9:07:50 PM #36:	Aculo posted... lol relax man, i'm not attacking you. just genuinely curious as to why you chose one over the other, ok? That's why I got it, I can barely play my console games anymore with my crazy 2 year old watching cartoons and bouncing all over the walls hahah. Handheld for me, baby! --- Bone Appetit, my skeleton Metroidvania! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1256520 <cite>Black_Crusher posted [p:939755556] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Aculo posted... </cite> <quote>lol relax man, i'm not attacking you. just genuinely curious as to why you chose one over the other, ok?</quote>That's why I got it, I can barely play my console games anymore with my crazy 2 year old watching cartoons and bouncing all over the walls hahah. Handheld for me, baby! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 05/26/20 9:37:52 PM #37:	Black_Crusher posted... That's why I got it, I can barely play my console games anymore with my crazy 2 year old watching cartoons and bouncing all over the walls hahah. Handheld for me, baby! I also have a 2-year-old, and I must admit, it's been in handheld mode 85% of the time I'm playing it, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:939756911] in geeeez it ... [t:78718299]...</cite> <quote>Black_Crusher posted... </cite> <quote>That's why I got it, I can barely play my console games anymore with my crazy 2 year old watching cartoons and bouncing all over the walls hahah. Handheld for me, baby!</quote>I also have a 2-year-old, and I must admit, it's been in handheld mode 85% of the time I'm playing it, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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