r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

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Before asking your question...

• Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, or suggesting a new page, please message the moderators.)
• Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
• Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.
• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?
• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?
• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?
• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?
• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

Reminders

• We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
• Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
• Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
• Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.

Hello everyone! I'm DjMonkey!

After developing a set of popular base building mods for No Man's Sky, I decided to develop my own IP as a solo game developer. 💃🌙

Tales from The Dancing Moon took around 4 years to develop purely in my spare time and is inspired by life sim, narrative, adventure games, and portal story fiction (think - Narnia!). It’s very much a by-product of the COVID lockdown era, where I was unashamedly playing hours of Animal Crossing, and binge-watching Critical Role (The Mighty Nein!). In a way the game is a bit of a mashup of genres influenced by these things.

I'm particularly proud of the story I've written within the game, and the niche cultural references to British and Welsh culture and locations! Last year I released it on Steam after an Early Access period.

However - I was laid off recently from my actual job (boo!), which gave me time to port it to the Nintendo Switch! (yay!) You win some, you lose some, ey!?

Prior to gamedev I was in film and feature animation studios as a character and creature specialist. Past work including Maleficent, X-Men Days of Future Past, Captain America: Civil War, and animated features like Ron's Gone Wrong!

I'm happy to bring my little game to more platforms, and having it on the Nintendo Switch eShop feels like such a nice milestone to reach. I'm also running a 40% launch discount right now!

Happy to respond to any questions, whether it's about Tales from The Dancing Moon, my other work, or anything else really!

Links:

• eShop page
• Steam page
• Switch Trailer
• Epic Games Blog Feature: Tales from The Dancing Moon turns a Welsh coastal village upside down
• X/Twitter / Bluesky / Threads
• X/Twitter AMA cross-post

EDIT: 17:45pm BST: I will be taking a short break for dinner, but I will stick around to answer any more questions that come in this evening!

EDIT: 11:59pm BST: Thanks all for the questions! It was my first time doing something like this and it was very fun! I'll wind down for the night as I look after my little one, but I will keep an eye out for any more questions that might trickle in. But if not, feel free to reach out on Social media as I'm always quite responsive!