Distresssss
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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
- Thread starter TVexperto
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Canada store still has the dock for sale so I wouldn't read too much into it yet.
Did you pay for faster delivery? Mine shipped on Feb 20th and has an estimated delivery of March 14-16th...
Edit - just went to order one now and I get a 11 Mar. 2017 - 15 Mar. 2017 estimated delivery. So my order 'dispatched' 15 days ago is scheduled for later delivery than if I was to order one right now. Seems like bullshit.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
Yes, in theory...
Keep in mind that a poor quality cable *could* fry your Switch...Added an image for now. Just waiting on the Hori Stand. You can see the reflection of zelda running on my monitor on the Switch Screen.
Here's a list of reviews that's been linked earlier in thread...
Benson Leung Amazon Reviews
The cable brand used above by Samus4145, CableCreation, checked out during Benson's test with a USB C male-to-male connector. I am trying this solution soon, but be informed about the risk you are taking.
CrashPrime
Member
So amFilm is the tempered glass brand of choice?
They're all probably the same piece of glass. I ordered two from amfilm but now I wish I bought the two pack from Anker, as I love their products / warranty / support.
I do not know why you are defending 32GB of storage. How many games can that hold.. one? Two?
7DollarHagane
Banned
I've been using the dock without much care since putting the hori protector on. No marks or lines on the screen protector yet.
I really think this is a case of faulty and poorly made docks being too narrow. Fortunately not everyone will experience this.
I really think this is a case of faulty and poorly made docks being too narrow. Fortunately not everyone will experience this.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
because of Price? or do you think nintnedo would increase the internal storage or add a sd card for FREE??
Happened to order one from them yesterday from Amazon UK and it's due Friday.
7DollarHagane
Banned
People are disconnected from reality. Most low priced tablets don't come with 32gb storage, and 64 usually increases the price by $50-75.
Offering SD card expansion is the better option for a portable device.
The fact is 32GB of storage is a bare minimum amount, letting you download a small handful of games. The entire point of the post this chain sprouted from is that Nintendo designed a handheld that requires all of these extra purchases to overcome the shortcomings. One of these extras is an SD card to make up for the severe lack of storage.
Enough with the strawmans.
7DollarHagane
Banned
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HMQC95I/?tag=neogaf0e-20
16gb for $300.. but nintendo is cheaping out.. sure.
Mick Swagger
Member
I mean they did give us a plastic screen, so...
Booker.DeWitt
Member
nothing is for free. if you want to keep the price down, you need to cut costs, period. If that bothers you that much, buy an extra SD card. I don't need extra SD card, so I would rather pay less than get something I won't use it paying more.
people complained that the price of the switch should ahve been $250, but then complains that they didn't get gorilla glass or extra internal storage LOL
You CAN'T have both ways, sorry. Nintendo already said multiple times they won't see the switch at a loss, so accept that.
Where did I say Nintendo cheaped out? It's a fact that 32GB is nothing for storage. I would like to be able to download more than two AAA games onto my console out of the box in 2017.
It doesn't bother me much, but the original point is valid. How much it does or does not bother me is irrelevent to the original point.
Please stop putting words in my mouth.
Unfortunately for Nintendo, their peers do sell at a loss. Nintendo's willingness to not subsidize their console ecosystem does not absolve them from criticism.
MadClacker
Member
So I'm guessing we're no closer to knowing the actual facts about this "issue", are we? They removed the dock from the store (but still available in some territories, like Canada)
Is the scratch thing a very widely reported issue, or a case of loud minority who are, without putting too finer point on it, being too careless with the system.
I hate to be the "it's not happening to me, so it's not true" guy, but having spoke to around a dozen people I know who have Switches, none of them have reported seeing scratches due to docking and un-docking their system. I personally dock and undock my system multiple times a day (a good 3-5 times at least) and have yet to see any kind of damage.
I'm not saying it's not happening, it obviously is, but I just wonder why. Maybe some docks are manufactured more narrowly than others? I guess I'm not going to start worrying until I hear official word from Nintendo.
For people talking about cables - I'm using a "Cable Matters" branded USB-A to USB-C charge cable going into a KMASHI 15,000 mAh power bank. I only used it once yesterday, but it charged fine. Didn't feel hot or anything.
Is the scratch thing a very widely reported issue, or a case of loud minority who are, without putting too finer point on it, being too careless with the system.
I hate to be the "it's not happening to me, so it's not true" guy, but having spoke to around a dozen people I know who have Switches, none of them have reported seeing scratches due to docking and un-docking their system. I personally dock and undock my system multiple times a day (a good 3-5 times at least) and have yet to see any kind of damage.
I'm not saying it's not happening, it obviously is, but I just wonder why. Maybe some docks are manufactured more narrowly than others? I guess I'm not going to start worrying until I hear official word from Nintendo.
For people talking about cables - I'm using a "Cable Matters" branded USB-A to USB-C charge cable going into a KMASHI 15,000 mAh power bank. I only used it once yesterday, but it charged fine. Didn't feel hot or anything.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
double post
Booker.DeWitt
Member
nintendo is coming from a huge loss from wii u. different strategies
Papacheeks
Banned
Is Nintendo.com the only place to buy the dock?
Because I can't find it on Amazon.com or gamestop.com, and Bestbuy as well.
Because I can't find it on Amazon.com or gamestop.com, and Bestbuy as well.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Loss or no loss you have to look at comparable devices and what is being offered. 32gb on a tablet is either generous standard or the 2nd tier higher storage offering these days, and usually comes at a premium.
This is not a device with a mechanical hard drive that can have 1tb of storage for $40. It is simply different than a plug in the wall and connect to a TV console.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
nobody has tested a USB C cable extender with the switch dock in terms of power generated, etc.. we know the switch powers on, and people in this thread have been playing, but we don;t know any specifics on whether the switch will work like it is docked, safety, etc.. Do you want to be the first one, and let us know in a few weeks/months how did work out?
another GAFFER is already doing it for us lol
MadClacker
Member
this is how some people dock their switches irl lmao
Also, unless I'm just not looking hard enough, I'm finding just ONE picture actually showing the scratches - and it's in the OP (originally from Glixel) everything else is anecdotes from people claiming to have similar issues. :/
Also, unless I'm just not looking hard enough, I'm finding just ONE picture actually showing the scratches - and it's in the OP (originally from Glixel) everything else is anecdotes from people claiming to have similar issues. :/
this is how some people dock their switches irl lmao
Also, unless I'm just not looking hard enough, I'm finding just ONE picture actually showing the scratches - and it's in the OP (originally from Glixel) everything else is anecdotes from people claiming to have similar issues. :/
Search better, there are plenty of examples in this thread itself.
Fair enough. We'll just have to agree to disagree.
It's poor considering the size of retail games. You get about 25 GB of free space. A game like Zelda takes up about half of that. Dragon Quest Heroes I&II takes up more space than what is available, so if you want to buy it digitally, a memory card is a must.
But I give props to Nintendo for going with micro SD cards instead of a proprietary format like the Vita used. I picked up a 200 GB card for about $60, versus paying $100+ for a 64 GB Vita memory card. And 32 GB is obviously better than nothing or the 1 GB of space that Vita 2000 models ship with.
this is how some people dock their switches irl lmao
Also, unless I'm just not looking hard enough, I'm finding just ONE picture actually showing the scratches - and it's in the OP (originally from Glixel) everything else is anecdotes from people claiming to have similar issues. :/
Another conspiracy handily unraveled by you.
MadClacker
Member
Well I don't have the time to go through over 60 pages of posts, but I did go through the first 20 pages looking for pictures and didn't see a single picture posted from someone who claims to have the same issue. I'm sorry, but while I DO think the Dock could have been better designed, and don't doubt that some peoples docks are warped or maybe more narrow (possibly?) I'm just not seeing an alarming amount of pictures showing scratched screens. I'd invite you to link to some - but as widespread as people claim this to be, I don't really see many examples of it. Every site I've been to that covers this issue seem to reuse the picture shown in the OP. Ultimately, if it's truly as widespread as people say, there ought to be an entire GALLERY of examples showing scratched screens.
How difficult is it to take a picture?
That seems crazy, I don't get what the hold up is on mine but I can't do anything until the extreme estimated delivery time is met which is super frustrating.
Anyone know what that Anker tempered glass kit on Amazon was costing before it sold out? I'm having 2nd thoughts with my Ozrly purchase and would rather deal with a company that is stateside than based in the UK while I live on the west coast of the US. I would just eat the cost of the Ozrly protector since it would cost more than its worth to return it.
That and the Anker has a lifetime warranty and the Ozrly only has 2 years. (Anker has Amazon support too)
That and the Anker has a lifetime warranty and the Ozrly only has 2 years. (Anker has Amazon support too)
Zombie James
Banned
this is how some people dock their switches irl lmao
Also, unless I'm just not looking hard enough, I'm finding just ONE picture actually showing the scratches - and it's in the OP (originally from Glixel) everything else is anecdotes from people claiming to have similar issues. :/
It was on sale for 9.99 but not shipping until end of march.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
I'm guessing that if there were such scratches or random markings, the lion's share will occur in the red/white area shown below...
I'd still like a straight answer on whether the dock is supposed to be bent as badly as many users are reporting.
Thanks, that way more reasonable than the $30 price that 3rd party seller is trying to sell one for.
Stretched my dock overnight with a book, and it definitely helped a little bit. I have the tiniest bit of wiggle room now. Before I had none. I increased the amount of stretching before work this morning and I'll check again when I get home this evening.
Docked twice last night and no scratches yet, even with a bent dock.
Docked twice last night and no scratches yet, even with a bent dock.
Never used a screen protector on anything sure there are probably scratches on my screens but they are not even noticeable on my wii u 3ds, psp, psvita phone etc. Deep scratches are rare if you are carefull. The worsed thing i ever had was a dead pixel wich is more annoying then a small scratch you wont even see when you play a game.
If people are carefull user damage will be minimal.
The dock issue is true for a enough amount of people to get theirs replaced imo, mine is fine switch docks straight and the dock itself is straight no scratches yet on the places the dock causes them.
Contact Nintendo or let them know if many people do this they might replace the docks for people who are affected.
PinkyMonkey
Banned
Are you sure, I don't see the dock anywhere listed on the Nintendo Canada online store.
Papacheeks
Banned
Seeing as there was a thread about the Dock being sold out on 3/4/2017 for other retailers, safe to assume it is being pulled from retail currently.
There is no listing on amazon, gaemstop, bestbuy,target all of which are sellers listed on Nintendo's site.
So something is up with that. Even if they were sold out at other retailers they would still have a product page which currently there isn't.
Looks like it is being pulled.
There is no listing on amazon, gaemstop, bestbuy,target all of which are sellers listed on Nintendo's site.
So something is up with that. Even if they were sold out at other retailers they would still have a product page which currently there isn't.
Looks like it is being pulled.
Don't have any scratches so far but installed a screen protector (the one that comes with the official case) just to be safe. Normally never use these things.
Thankfully I managed to put in on without any bubbles or enclosed dust particles. It's barely noticeable.
Link to thread? I never saw the dock being sold seperatly at other retailers.
Thankfully I managed to put in on without any bubbles or enclosed dust particles. It's barely noticeable.
Link to thread? I never saw the dock being sold seperatly at other retailers.
BossLackey
Gold Member
I got a Switch last night. The screen is already scratched despite being incredibly careful and undocking maybe twice. They're very fine and you can't see them at all unless it's the right angle, but how fucking stupid is this issue!? Last night my friend said "yeah, but if there's any company you wouldn't be surprised at doing this, it's Nintendo". Sadly, that's completely true.
Papacheeks
Banned
Just checked and I misread the thread it said Switch Stock. My bad.
Pretty sure I remember seeing the Switch Dock on best buy's website when it was first announced in January for preorders?
Unless I'm mistaken, again, man I need more coffee to post.
That gif is hilarious, but I'm not sure what you are trying to gain here by attempting to discredit other people's claims. My Switch also hasn't scratched and I've been lucky that I've had zero crashes. Hell, I even put the wrist strap on the wrong joycon and managed to get it off, which the Crowbcat youtube video would indicate is an impossible task.
If other people are experiencing issues, what do you gain by trying to dismiss them? There is clearly something going on with the Switch. Not using glass for the screen was a major issue. I suspect they thought it would be more durable than glass for kids, but didn't really think about how easily it could scratch.
Just let people voice their concerns. These are mostly Switch owners who are having issues. I agree that there are tons of threads on here and Reddit with people shitting all over the Switch for fairly stupid reasons, but people who are voicing legitimate concerns with a product they've purchased are entitled to do so.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I barely use the dock and even I have a few small scratches on my screen. Not to mention that screen protectors are sold out just about everywhere down here and the ones that most stores carry have awful reviews. Really sucks.
I'll probably just order one of those popular glass ones on Amazon at some point this week.
I'll probably just order one of those popular glass ones on Amazon at some point this week.
WordsintheWater
Member
How difficult is it for you to go through this thread and find them? If you don't want to do it that's fine, but don't come in here saying this is due to user error.
MadClacker
Member
I'm not dismissing claims. I am fully aware people may be having problems. I've seen videos showing screen defects and other issues. I'd have to be pretty naive and ignorant to assume otherwise. I even stated above that I agree wholeheartedly that the dock could be better designed, and maybe in a future revision that'll be the case, I'm just questioning why for as many people that claim to be having scratch issues, why there's so few pictures showing the damage. I went through the first 20 pages of this thread and have looked on various news outlets reporting the issue and have yet to see more than one picture showing damage. It's 2017 - it's easy to make things go viral, and by now I'd expect a whole slew of pictures showing examples. It would help to know where the scratches are occurring, how deep they are and so forth. I'm not calling BS, I would just like to see more pictures that give insight, and that shouldn't be so hard with as widespread as people claim the issue to be.