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Nintendo Switch - Durability Tests
- Thread starter Radec
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That was really interesting (especially the info he discovered about the labels on the buttons) 
Thanks for sharing that link. He really did put the Switch through its paces while testing its durability (I have to admit I squirmed a bit as he tested the flexibility of the Switch and Joy-Cons). ;-)
Thanks for sharing that link. He really did put the Switch through its paces while testing its durability (I have to admit I squirmed a bit as he tested the flexibility of the Switch and Joy-Cons). ;-)JerryRig is great at teardowns and durability testing.
It is interesting that the letters on the face buttons are etched throughout the button. Slow degradation will not affect the visibility of the letters. The plastic over the screen is very thick. The bend test reveals that when the Switch is attached with the joycons, it is relatively strong without applying excessive force.
A tempered glass protector seems mandatory to protect against scratches.
It is interesting that the letters on the face buttons are etched throughout the button. Slow degradation will not affect the visibility of the letters. The plastic over the screen is very thick. The bend test reveals that when the Switch is attached with the joycons, it is relatively strong without applying excessive force.
A tempered glass protector seems mandatory to protect against scratches.
Glass doesn't bend very well, in terms of shock resistance and plastic is better. But I do like a good gorilla glass too..
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Summary: Nearly everything was plastic.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Wow, the joycons attached to the console seem really, really secure.
Woops, I meant as a screen protector. Plastic is definitely a better choice for a device that is likely to be played by children and is a cheaper option for Nintendo.
giancarlo123x
Banned
This hurts me to watch.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
It's about as durable as you can expect it to be. While it was initially a bummer that the screen cover is plastic, for kids it's better for them to scratch a screen than break it completely.
UnemployedVillain
Member
I was thinking the same thing. I don't know why, but it just does
And those joycon flex tests were crazy. They seem mad durable and strongly attached, although I'm betting this thread will get WAAAAAAAAAAY less posts than the one about Giantbomb breaking their joycon
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Yeah, how you gonna spend $300 plus dollars on something just to break it? I can't.
randomusername
Member
Dreams-Visions
Member
Feelsbadman.
And yep, everything was plastic. Would have been nice if that screen was gorilla glass or something similar. Asking too much, I suppose.
And yep, everything was plastic. Would have been nice if that screen was gorilla glass or something similar. Asking too much, I suppose.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
He will make more money from his views alone
Me too
He's gonna make at least three times that only with views.
Also, it's good to know that outside the screen, everything seems to be correct.
One surprise were the doubleshot buttons. At least they won't rub off!
UnemployedVillain
Member
Why are people so obsessed with gorilla glass? I've always hated those spider cracks that have practically made phone protectors mandatory
shira
Member
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
OMG... that nails on a chalkboard feeling with the razor blade based tests. Chills man.. chills.
Great that someone is willing to do this for us. I don't know anyone with the kind of $$ to spare on testing like that. Also... I just couldn't do it. LOL.
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Great that someone is willing to do this for us. I don't know anyone with the kind of $$ to spare on testing like that. Also... I just couldn't do it. LOL.
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Beaten
SinCityAssassin
Member
Screen is pretty high quality considering it's plastic, so blunt durability so always a plus with that screen.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Me too
He's gonna make at least three times that only with views.
Maybe I'm just too poor to even think about doing some shit like that.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Seems well bolted together, I expected nothing less.
I have never broken a phone screen, people are just careless as fuck.
UnemployedVillain
Member
So the guy recommends glass screen protectors? Does anyone else have recommendations. All I've heard is to definitely not use the hori ones
Okami Haundo
Member
My thoughts exactly! That was downright painful.
I speel my dreenk
Member
I was bothered less by the wrecking of the unit and more by him repeatedly cutting towards his fingers with a razor blade. Guess he's the pro, though.
You should see what he does to smartphones
Haha accurate.
No scratches. Shatter resistant.
Plastic makes the Switch screen shatter proof, but scratch prone. A screen protector is mandatory if thing ever leaves the dock, as well.
UnemployedVillain
Member
It's shatter resistant, in that the pieces won't even fall apart/out, but those spider cracks always irk me. I guess it comes down to scratch resistance really
I honestly don't see the purpose of tests like these. It's materialistic morbid curiosity. And yeah, I know, it's only one Switch, but what a damn waste. You could take a look at the system and make a fair judgement at how durable it might be.
-EDIT- Oh god the lack of safety precaution is making me cringe even more. Wear some fucking gloves?
-EDIT- Oh god the lack of safety precaution is making me cringe even more. Wear some fucking gloves?
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Plastic screen is disappointing to me, an adult who is more concerned about scratches than dropping the thing and shattering the screen. But I get it, I suppose. Damn kids. Guess I will have to get a screen protector, which I really didn't want to (my phones have always done excellently without them, since I treat them with care).
Very sturdy, really needs to go out your way to rip off the metal railing of the main unit with joycons attached.
Pretty much how Nintendo threads are here, won't get much traction. If the Switch wasn't durable, 10 pages minimum.
Pops Maellard
Member
At least in this context something of value is gained. Its not like those cringe inducing microwave/blender destruction videos.
krameriffic
Member
Me too, and I don't even plan on buying one.
Übermatik;231581247 said:
He didn't throw the thing out of a car window, throw it down an elevator shaft or strap it to explosives. He just used a few simple tools to see where its area of weaknesses are.
And there was tons of good information out of this clip. Like, before this video, I had no clue the screen was plastic.
Yeah, a durability test isn't pointless. Sometimes people wants to know how durable a product is before buying, but those blender test and the now popular hydraulic press test are totally pointless. Just destroying products for the sake of destroying the product.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Meh, this was useful to me. I was concerned about how securely the joy cons fasten to the console - whether they might break off or something.Übermatik;231581247 said:
No longer worried.
Ghostshark
Member
Hot damn. The Switch is very durable, this gives me a lot of confidence in the strength of the device. I'll need a screen protector for mine, if I end up keeping it. Hopefully future minor revisions retain this durability.
LordRaptor
Member
damn son
damn son
This console is World war 3 ready damn.