Nintendo Switch will come without LAN adapter, apparently

The final list of products of the HORI brand, leaked yesterday and was later confirmed as real, includes not only an interesting Arcade Stick but also a network adapter, a LAN adapter, which has caused much controversy among the community because it would mean that Switch will not have Ethernet port. What do you think?

[Majin-vegeta]

If true Ninty is about to screw themselves.Its damn 2017 and you still can't have a ethernet port on a freaking console what kinda bs is that?

[Neonridr]

Lots of devices use wifi only. Ethernet port just adds more cost to the unit.

[LOL_WUT]

You'd think they would've learned from the WiiU. This is unacceptable ;)

[darthv72]

while ethernet does offer a more direct connection to a home network... I prefer to use wireless. Way more convenient and I can set my systems anywhere I want as there are no restrictions on having to run ethernet cables all over the place.

Neon, some people just want to complain for the sake of complaining. there is nothing wrong with lack of ethernet port especially with so many things cutting the cord these days.

[Kokyu]

No dev uses just Wifi

[TKCMuzzer]

Very little cost, it's not like their an uncommon component. You can defend this but it should be standard in a modern device.

[jznrpg]

Not much

[bouzebbal]

tbh for nintendo machines online adds absolutely NOTHING..
on Wii U i have no idea how online works, or how to check my online status

[Smitty2020]

Wifi isn't a strong connection and is inconstant it can change compared to LAN ,I never play wifi

[sevilha82]

Even tv's have Ethernet ports this day's,come on ,even thou I see your point you have to agree that it was a retarded decision by Nintendo....

[deafdani]

The majority of console gamers don't care for wired connections anyway. Outside of a few very dedicated gamers like yourself, almost nobody will care about the lack of a Ethernet port.

They're not shooting themselves on the foot because of the lack of an Ethernet port. There are much bigger concerns for them: price point, launch lineup, specs, software support to avoid game droughts, having a competent online infrastructure, etc.

Having a Ethernet port is the least of their concerns. If you care so much about it, just buy an Ethernet adapter. Again, the majority of consumers won't care.

[Kokyu]

Only Nintendo people dont care for wited connections apprently.

[jznrpg]

I am wired because I have a 1gb connection .

[Smitty2020]

It's not not point in just buying an adapter it's the fact ppl r shelling out x amounts of money for a console which in my eyes is unfinished

[Erik7357]

Never saw Ps vita get ethernet adapater, but hey Nintendo gives you option to buy accesory to have ethernet adapter unlike Sony for their portable devices.

Honestly its not that big of a deal. I think people who will make a scene about this are the people who never liked Switch and want it to fail. You can can just buy the adapter
"And you still can't have ethrrnet" yes you can, what is bs is your comment

[Aenea]

Well, I kinda assumed the portable part would have WiFi but the dock I thought would have an ethernet port...

Comparing it to the Vita is thus weird, the Vita doesn't have a dock... The Switch is a hybrid console....

[Kokyu]

Yeah the PSV doesnt have ethernet and its selling so well isnt it?

[ocelot07]

Sony's £40 PSTV had an Ethernet port and that was a home console dedicated for a TV. The Vita was purely a handheld.

[redaxis]

It's stupid to compare it with PS Vita. Vita is a handheld, it's like saying iphone doesn't have a LAN port. No matter how hybrid the Switch is, being a console is still a big part of it. You don't need very fast internet speed for gaming but you'd want a stable and consistent connection. WIFI can drop easily when you have a few phones, tablets, tv boxes connected to the router. I have a good router, fast internet connection, but i still chose LAN connection through a homeplug to my PS4.

[rocketpanda]

Because the vita like all small portable consoles are.......wait for it......portable gaming machines. Why not add the DS and 3DS on the your list? The Switch is going against the PS4 and Xbox regardless how hybrid the Switch is.

Or maybe you seem to have a certain hate towards Sony for being overly selective in point. You would have a valid point if current home consoles didn't come with Ethernet built-in and compare like-for-like, but you really don't and grasping at thin air.

Personally I could care less if it has or hasn't a built-in Ethernet port and like most use WiFi. Having it as an option as an add-on is a valid reason for bringing the costs down, Similar to what the GameCube done. Making silly comparisons though, irks me. Who hell questions why a small portable console doesn't have an Ethernet port?

[jznrpg]

Its not a console also its strictly handheld

[pwnsause_returns]

If it's supported then it's not a problem as long as it's cheap to buy. Still bad on them not to include it on the dock.

It kind of reminds me of the crap that Apple does.

[MrMagz]

It would actually makes sense if you want to take an online game on the go smoothly. If you're running an online game through LAN, taking it off the dock would most likely lose the connection since it would take a couple of seconds to switch over to wireless Internet. Since an ethernet port would just add to the cost, I feel that it makes sense for them just not to include it.

[pwnsause_returns]

that does make sense now that you mention it. i can imagine when switching between portable to home console, there would be an interruption.

[RAM0N]

Ewww 🤢

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

okay.....my internet speed is fast enough so Im good

[Omnislashver36]

It's not about speed, it's about latency. Your internet speed might transfer 50mb/sec, but if it's delay is a second off, that interupts gaming. Simple. It's like saying this.

Situation A- Car is moving 50lbs of stuff to location, but is a second off
Situation B- Car is only moving 1 lb of stuff to location, but is on time

For gaming situation B is better, because it's not about overall data movement, it's about being on time. You can have all the speed in the world, but if it's latency is off, you lose. Ethernet is superior to WiFi.

[EddieNX]

Omnislash, then buy the adapter and stop crying lol

[deadfrag]

If you have the Wii U and brought an adapter you can use the same one!

[bow2yoda]

how do you know?

[Neonridr]

yep, my Wii U LAN adapter is actually just the Wii LAN adapter..

[deafdani]

Why would people expect otherwise? Wii didn't have it, Wii U didn't have it, and Switch, being a portable console, sure as hell won't have it.

Nintendo doesn't want ethernet ports on their consoles. This has been a fact for more than 10 years already. Nothing to see here, move along, people.

[Moonman]

Your comment made me laugh, agreed. Lol

[KwietStorm_BLM]

You just laid out the problem. Nintendo doesn't get it. They don't want to get it. People want Nintendo to catch up, but Nintendo just wants to do things their way for eternity.

[isarai]

Well kinda makes sense seeing as how you'd be disconnected as soon as you detach the tablet, doing it this way insures no on runs into that issue. Is it odd? Yeah, but i get why they did it

[Aenea]

Probably has WiFi tho...

[Gaming_Cousin]

I got 80 mb/s download on my wireless. I'm good

[redaxis]

It's not just about the speed to the internet when only one device connected via WIFI. When you have more devices connected to the same network, WIFI can drop in speed/reliability severely.

[Gaming_Cousin]

Who the hell said I have 1 device connected to my wifi?

[SkullBlade169]

I'm not surprised... I don't think I have ever seen a tablet with an ethernet port anyway, it was to be expected.

[Stapleface]

I didn't expect an ethernet port on the hand held itself. But did think there would be one on the dock. I'm sure the accessory won't cost much. No big deal at all really.

[Officialxandr]

LOVE Nintendo but this just another compromise on a long list of compromises... *Sigh* It was understandable with the Wii, questionable with the Wii U, and now it's unacceptable. It's 2017, Nintendo. The cost of an Ethernet port isn't huge. No matter how fast your WiFi is, a direct connection is always MUCH better; no radio interference.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Disappointing, but at least it accepts the accessory instead of being wifi-only.
Now THAT would suck.

[jaymacx]

They are 15 bucks on Amazon with usb 3.0.. this is a non issue. Did this with my Wii U as well

[DillyDilly]

Is there even a port for it ? If there is thats the purpose of a bundle include everything

[OMGitzThatGuy]

If you are suprised from this my Nintendo then you just don't know Nintendo.

[81BX]

Not a deal breaker but if true?.?.??. Lame as hell not to include it

[PizzaSteve]

Like I said before Switch is a handheld not a console.

[alfcrippinjr]

Ethernet port. is the only way for secure connection and game speeds.
they just being cheap and not adding it to the unit.
no other reason.

if the ps4 was just had wireless only we be all screwed for downloading digital games or playing online

[Featuring_Dante]

not to mention nintendo's horrible network infrastructure. I'd like to see what happens to game files while downloading when the connection drops!

[Zjet]

Ethernet is not all it's cracked up to be.... in the past yes, but with AC band wireless and MU-MIMO technology, people need to just upgrade their home networking equipment instead of using the stock standard basics that your ISP gives you.

A Solid AC based device with MU-MIMO technology with the accompning Router can actually beat Ethernet speeds when paired with Fibre broadband.

AC and MU-MIMO people.....look it up and upgrade your WiFi.

[Deathdeliverer]

You just might be insane. You're the guy that plays a fighting game online and then complains that it's always laggy or inconsistent. Wifi will NEVER be able to hold a candle to a direct connection.

[superchiller]

Aaaaaaaaand, here we go. Nintendo is already proving that they haven't learned anything from the failure of the Wii U. They need to stop being cheap when designing their gaming hardware. They constantly leave out important features like this one, assuming their customers are too stupid to know the difference. I can already see that the rest of the specs and features will fall way short, and the Switch is headed for failure.

[Wallstreet37]

Nintendo being Nintendo. The conference in general didn't sway me to buy one.

[hahaha]

Good job Nintendo

[Featuring_Dante]

why are people bending over for nintendo? no ethernet cable for a 2017 console lol
don't pull the stupid argument how a handheld console doesnt have an ethernet port, it shows how idiotic people are.
no ethernet port, terrible specs, awful online paid service. Good luck downloading the free game with nintendo's awful infrastructure!
i said it before, and i'll say it, nintendo is a sinking ship!