Answering the Nintendo Switch 2’s lingering accessibility questions

One of the biggest surprises in Nintendo Switch 2 was proposed access. For years, Nintendo was mistakenly famous for his arrival solutions while he was refusing to deal with the wider topic. However, in key 2, there was a more comprehensive approach to access to disabled players. This has been supported by a dedicated web page for access to Switch 2 devices.

However, the details were thin and no other information appeared before the appearance of Switch 2. Now, after I spent last week with Switch 2, I found that this limited information was hidden, regardless of some errors, a wonderful collection of accessories on the system level and progress that somewhat compensates for the gradual update represented by the key 2. But since we finally have to have continuous access to Switch 2, there, there, there, there, there. An annoying feeling that this information should have been easily available before launch.

How intuitive is the preparation? Very, but blind players may need help

I tend to find dense and non -applicable preparation procedures thanks to the cognitive deficit. However, I was surprised by the pleasure of how Switch 2 prepared. Regardless of a few hiccups trying to decode the virtual game cards (a feature I finished finishing), the entire process was intuitive and fast.

However, accessories are not available during preparation. The text is not enabled to the word to speak by default, and you cannot reach the scaling options of text and enlargement. This will represent a big barrier to entering some, and blind players may require distorted help during preparation.

Are the switching and joy control units corresponding to key 2? Yes, including Hori Flex

The increase in the size of the Joy-Con 2 feels better this time, as well as the Joy-Con 2 fist. But the size of the console and the pain of the non-painful square of the widow still takes long to incite the pain of my hand. Fortunately, control and joy console are used in the 2nd switch, and the default capacity to the original Pro console is welcome.

It is encouraging that you can associate other control units with switching 2 using peripheral devices such as Magic-S Pro 2. Nevertheless, given the recent directions in the third-party ocean support, I will be reluctant to indicate that the support is here. We already see some communication problems around the external control units, especially 8ITDO games, with 8bitDo are updates to get those working with Switch 2.

What He is However, it is supported, a licensed adaptive control unit for Nintendo: The Hori Flex. This work works in placing the table for games that do not require mouse controls (may cause some other features, such as movement controls, problems). Consider, you will need a USB-A converter to USB-C to contact the table mode.

Can you connect the USB keyboard? Yes

Not everyone finds the keyboard on the intuitive or accessible screen. The good news is that you can connect the USB keyboard through the USB-C ports to the control unit and use it instead, including during preparation.

What is the speed of the text to speech? It is inconsistent, but American English is 120-130 words per minute on average

We do not have an official number on the speed with which Switch 2 reads from text to words, but we can appreciate. Using the information that the system reads when enabling a text to words, we found that both audio options amounted to about 120-130 words per minute in the American English. For the English language in the UK, 130-140 words were per minute. Different languages ​​will witness different rates. There was some contradiction in repeated tests that could not be calculated simply by looking at when time setting and stopping devices.

This is not the only stranger in the system. Players should be aware of a noticeable delay between landing in the list of the list and kicking the text to words. Likewise, during the test, the transformation of the text led to the notification of the word “broken”. However, restarting the job without getting out of the access list, not leading to anything that indicates that the text has returned.

However, we all told us a good system, controlled by a quick pass bar of 50 percent to 300 percent. The slower rate for English users in the United States reads about 60 to 70 words per minute, and the speed of the maximum, as many blind players work in a 400-420 words per minute.

What are the screens that do not support the text into words? Eshop

When enabling the text to words, you were told that the job may not be supported on all screens. Since things are standing, it seems that the text to speak is working on all lists at the level of the system, but not on Nintendo Eshop. Given that this is the first place that most players visit after preparation, this is an supervision that needs to be corrected almost. Most games also do not support a system of system, including Mario Cart World.

Can you adjust the sound balance from the 2 -switch? no

Outside the ability to switch Mono Audio-is an important advantage for hearing players-a greater audio of the System 2 key is available.

Does Gamechat’s letter are consistent with the text? You are betting that it is ridiculous!

You may already know that the Gamechat letter to the text will copy the words I swear. Although this was widely reported as some fun, it is the advantage of an important access to users – especially the deaf players – participation completely With contact with the game without having to decode inappropriate copies and control.

It’s not perfect. You may find the bodies of speech to the text with individual words at times, but this is a mistake rather than controlling specific terms.

Can you reset the controls? On the system level, yes

Within Switch 2 settings, players can reset all inputs on connected console, do so independently of Joy-Con independently. You can also switch the ability to reach this list at any time from the fast Switch 2 menu, which is accessed by holding the house.

Unfortunately, the current evidence indicates that this option will not be present in the first Nintendo games. Mario Cart World It does not include any return options. Some people may ask why there is a problem in the event of an input at the system level, but the options inside the game in order to re -compensate more educational and comfortable, and they limit the re -cavity operations on specific procedures in the game instead of having to continuously re -connect the system level for each game. To be able to re -fly across the fast menu does not reduce this much.

This is something that Nintendo understands, allowing the re -evaluation in the new Gamecube games available to switch online subscribers.

All this adds to a wonderful collection of access and customization features that we hope will grow in time. The strange part is that Nintendo is very quiet about it. freedom It was contacted several times to clarify the access to Switch 2 and for more information related to the above questions, but Nintendo did not answer.

One may expect to indicate internal awareness that the features are not as strong as it should. Outside some errors, this is a big victory in arrival, and one believes that Nintendo wants it there. More importantly, this is a lesson for anyone who launches a device or game: Players need clear information before the release to make enlightened purchase decisions and secure any assistance that may be needed.

Nintendo turns into more access is welcome. But in restricting the flow of information before the release, the victory is somewhat alleviated with Nintendo’s willingness to keep its players in the dark.