Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@gcunit
Ya, I don't think it's going to disintegrate though.

@JaxonH Can only speak from my own experience, but that notch (that a lot of people have reported getting to some degree or another) that appeared in the top corner of the back, near the power button, is not damage from a knock. I'd be certain enough just from my own experience, but seeing how many others have the same thing... it just seems like something has eaten away at it. Really baffles me that one.

I can kind of understand the cracks around the vent, because if you pick the Switch up one handed while it's laying down, gripping it in the middle (where the vent is) is a natural thing to do, and over time, combined with possible heat issues, that thin plastic will (shouldn't do this quickly though) weaken. So I'm annoyed about the vent, and now it's cracked I'm more sensitive to the creaky flexing feeling the whole unit has when handling it, but at least it makes some sense.

The notch in the corner makes much less sense to me. I do use the power button a fair amount, so that might be contributory, but there's still nearly 5mm between my power button and the notch, and it's shape just doesn't seem consistent with that theory.

@gcunit
Ya Idk. Sounds like stress points.

My right blue joycon has small fracture lines in the plastic but the screws, but it doesnt hurt anything so it doesnt bother me.

I'd just ignore it, and if the day ever comes your Switch ever starts falling apart into 1000 pieces, stop using it. In the meantime, it was bought to be played. Just enjoy it, and if the day comes you cant enjoy it any more because its unplayable (which I doubt would happen but you never know) cross that bridge when the day comes.

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Fyi, I dont have any damage, but I've always picked up by the sides with the joycon. Might be the root cause... picking it up from the middle. People should maybe avoid doing so as a precaution

Dang, you guys... I can't relate lol

I used to kind of be like that with new things/things I liked. I got a new car a couple years ago and would lose my mind if I thought I scratched it. But as time goes by, you realize "life happens" and stuff gets beat up. It's personality. The way I view it, as long as it still performs its function in a comfortable way, it's just life being life.

When I was younger I treated my consoles much the same way. I'd freak out if my Xbox got scratched or my friends spilled stuff on the controllers and got them all sticky.

I remember when my year-old 360 fell off the top of my dresser (about 4 feet tall) and smashed into the ground. Faceplate cracked and had to be removed. Cracks running all through the plastic. I remember the perforated vents it had were cleanly split in two lol Continued to play just fine for 3-4 more years of college and beyond.

Like most people's, my original Game Boy was all discolored and scratched and would creak. Just the way you would hold it and move your hands as you mashed the buttons would kind of move the plastic casings a bit. It was awesome, though, because it worked just fine.

My opinion: if it still works and is comfortable to hold and play, I wouldn't care. Certainly not to the extent of the console feeling "tainted." People get way too attached to physical things remaining in "perfect" condition when it's just a fact of life that everything ages and changes.

@zitpig Picross s2 can now be found in European eShop as a coming soon title. It seems like they have a new mode called Clip Picross. I'm not sure if I understood it correctly from the description and screenshots but to me it seems like you'll have to solve Picross puzzles and they are themed to create a bigger picture when combined. Reminds me of Picross 3D and its themes. I need a bit more information on the mode but so far it doesn't really seem to be a big change. And sad to say but they have specifically mentioned no touch controls on its eShop page.

@TheShadowFax when not playing in dock mode because the TV is in use I use tabletop mode a lot more comfortable gor me than handheld mode.

@gcunit Yeah, I definetly know what you mean. When I first noticed it literally only yesterday I barely touched it for the day. For the sake of trying to not get it more damaged I probably will be playing with it less, and in the mean time I’ll be working on my backlog elsewhere or on occasion I’ll probably play smaller bursts than previously on my Switch.

While I think wear and tear is a part of life, I think this is bad engineering on Nintendo's part. The problem seems to be that the console expands and therefore cracks the outer casing.

Imho, It is one thing if it is caused by wrong handling, it is a totally different thing when it is handled correctly.

Yeah, just sounds like little pictures making up a bigger picture (story). Ho hum. As for touchscreen, doesn't sound too promising does it.

Your point would necessitate this happening on a wide scale. Can you supply the statistics you are using to come to such a conclusion?

@TheShadowFax its a nice option to have I loved the 3DS but other than the 2DS I could never get a comfortable grip admittedly I play mostly docked but for those times I can't tabletop is a great compromise.

I was initially worried the small joycons wouldn't be comfortable but have to admit they have really surprised. Great design.

Nintendo just out of nowhere announced Labo Toy-Con 03.

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1022647762591141889

It launches the same day as the Torna DLC.

So that's the other things finally revealed from the initial trailer.

September release huh. There's their big September game then.

I notice they like releasing this whenever Sony drops a blockbuster.

At least I have Spyro to play that month.

looks more interesting than the first two were (Game Wise). hoping Mario Kart 8 support this too.

@Knuckles-Fajita Good point. As April only had Labo and Xenoblade 2 expansion pass content on the 1st party front, September could just be Labo, Torna DLC and the paid online service.

@Grumblevolcano So this year is....not hot?

January - Nothing
February - Bayonetta 1 + 2
March - Kirby Star Allies
April - Nintendo Labo
May - Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze & Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
June - Sushi Striker & Mario Tennis Aces
July - Captain Toad & Octopath Traveler
August - Nothing, though they seem to be publishing Monster Hunter.
September - Nintendo Labo
October - Super Mario Party
November - Pokemon Let's Go Be Divisive
December - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Noooo......
NO WAY !!

No, because that would mean Nintendo would have to supply it. Companies usually don't supply that kind of stats.

But I think we have heard about many that have had it. Personally I think it is good if it creates buzz, so Nintendo can fix it in the future. And not forcing people to pay for repairs if they have one of the really bad ones, such as plastic cracking around screws.

I found one 3-4 mm long hairline crack besides the vent after the nl article. It is placed in such a way that it can only be from expanding really. Holding there wouldn't strain the casing in that way. It is so small I wouldn't have noticed it if I didn't examine the switch.

Have you checked yours? The black plastic can make cracks nearly invisible.

That looked almost fun.
And now we know what the next update for mk8 will be.