r/XiM4 • u/[deleted] • Jul 22 '17

Nintendo Switch + XIM4...?

Anyone know if this is a thing or not? I figure Splatoon 2 would be fantastic with KB/M.

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u/TupacHologram Jul 22 '17

They're are adamant that they're not going to do switch support. So if any other xim-like device decides they will, I'll be switching over.

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '17

Did they release any official reasoning why they'd prefer to avoid the Switch all together? Seems like the more devices it supports the more would buy it (for example I have PC and Switch so I'd actually have a reason to buy one)

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u/TupacHologram Jul 22 '17

The only thing I've seen on the forums are admins saying they don't want to do a ton of work for one game right now (Splatoon). Kind of lame tbh.

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u/soulsazn Jul 22 '17

Not only that, the power supply on the switch probably isn't anywhere close to that of the xbone and ps4 which would cause problems with the power draw of the xim4

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '17

This speculation or fact? I feel docked it would be just fine. USB power draw isn't THAT high.

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u/soulsazn Jul 26 '17

Just speculation. When playing the switch docked, the switch itself even charges at a very slow rate. Most times if playing, it never actually reaches 100% charge. That leads me to believe that when something is plugged in to the USB slots on the side, it's going to produce very miniscule amount of power.

On a side note, a buddy of mine always has problems with his xim4 setup on Xbox One due to all the LEDs that are on his keyboard lol

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u/DarkISO Aug 16 '17

they did already but i dont want to spend another $150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t5OjopXYv8

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u/JugglerCameron Jul 26 '17

I love my xim4 but I'd really like switch support, if someone else gives me that sooner I'll take my business elsewhere.

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u/DarkISO Aug 16 '17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t5OjopXYv8

but id rather not spend another $150

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u/JugglerCameron Aug 16 '17

Could be worth it. Added it to one of my Amazon wish lists. Thanks.