SinCityAssassin
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That answer is pretty hilarious yeah.
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Nintendo: Small numbers of dead pixels are not a defect
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Garrett Hawke
Member
Yikes
Glad mine doesn't have one. I had a stuck pixel on my iPad 2 (green) and apple replaced it, but the replacement had a stuck pixel (red). I then replaced that one and finally got a replacement without a stuck pixel - it had a dead pixel instead. 🌝
Glad mine doesn't have one. I had a stuck pixel on my iPad 2 (green) and apple replaced it, but the replacement had a stuck pixel (red). I then replaced that one and finally got a replacement without a stuck pixel - it had a dead pixel instead. 🌝
-Mutsukki-
Member
http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber...shooting_fr.jsp?idx=148570&modelname=LT-P227W
There we go
Can we stop this now please?
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
So much for that Nintendo Seal of Quality. 😢
Dead pixels are definitely common for LCD's, and it's not un-heard of for a manufacturer to refuse the return if it's only one or two (they often have a set limit to where they acknowledge it as a "problem"). That being said, for Nintendo to say that it's not a defect when it clearly is, that's wrong. It IS a defect, but one Nintendo doesn't necessarily need to concern themselves with (again, assuming the number of dead pixels isn't abnormally high).
The Switch definitely has its share of problems (such as the de-sync/dock issues), but I don't think we can (or should) add dead pixels to the list. Definitely might be worth waiting for a revision though, if you're worried about receiving a flawed console. I know that's what I'll be doing.
The Switch definitely has its share of problems (such as the de-sync/dock issues), but I don't think we can (or should) add dead pixels to the list. Definitely might be worth waiting for a revision though, if you're worried about receiving a flawed console. I know that's what I'll be doing.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Apple also says that it's normal but when I had that issue with my iPad 2 they kept replacing it until I was satisfied.
-Mutsukki-
Member
Which you pay more for
Well, Apple does have good consumer support all around and in this case I'm pretty sure the store will take it back
Ditto
They could either charge you more outright or you can spend money on the warranty bringing the base cost down
OP trying to stir shit up, who could have thought.
They're battle scars.
Trigonometrize.
Member
Excuse me? I don't care what Samsung has to say, especially when those are screens much larger and with more pixels than the Switch.
Can you fuck off with the NDF shit. Every company has its a-hat fanboys. Just because we don't get outraged at ever little thing doesn't mean we are gonna go defending Nintendo blindly.
Can't transfer save files...Problem
Dock can scratch switch...Problem
Pointing out a policy adopted by all companies but singling out one ...Trying to start shit
Should I make a thread too about how sony/apple each have a dead pixel threshold too?
Stuck pixels aren't dead, you can "revitalize" them by rushing full screen green, red, blue, yellow colors over the screen, after about 30-60 minutes any stuck pixels should work fine again.
Dead pixels are black, they won't work ever again.
Nintendo would be wise to offer some kind of app that would flashes fullscreen colors over the screen so anyone could "repair" their stuck pixels. I did that several times with different displays and it always worked.
That said, there is an acceptable limit to having dead or stuck pixels and it depends on the resolution. I guess for the Switch it would be something like 4 or 5 stuck pixels? Also it depends if the pixels are in the center or on the edge of the screen.
I don't think there is some kind of law as to what is acceptable though, so if Nintendo doesn't exchange your unit you're pretty much screwed...
Dead pixels are black, they won't work ever again.
Nintendo would be wise to offer some kind of app that would flashes fullscreen colors over the screen so anyone could "repair" their stuck pixels. I did that several times with different displays and it always worked.
That said, there is an acceptable limit to having dead or stuck pixels and it depends on the resolution. I guess for the Switch it would be something like 4 or 5 stuck pixels? Also it depends if the pixels are in the center or on the edge of the screen.
I don't think there is some kind of law as to what is acceptable though, so if Nintendo doesn't exchange your unit you're pretty much screwed...
Earthbound64
Banned
To be fair, Apple does have one of the best return policies (antennagate aside).
And to be fair we don't have any evidence at the moment that Nintendo wouldn't do the same.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
In EU warranty kicks in at 3 dead pixels usually.
OpinionatedCyborg
Member
cinematic, like a cigarette burn in the film
-Mutsukki-
Member
You should when you at least claim that they seem like they're "pathetically defensive" when this is a normal stance and nothing out of the ordinary. It's pathetically defensive based on what? This is not a huge deal.
The size of the screen is not actually relevant either, these pixels are based on percentage not actual number
Honestly I tried to resist there. For what it's worth, I will be buying a Switch down the line. Consple versions of LoZ, Pokemon and Fire Emblem is too much to ignore.
Sora the Cat
Member
This is not a Nintendo thing, lots of companies have the same policy. OP should've made a little research before making this thread like that, imo.
Even sony did.
How is your Switch? Any dead pixels?
Or everything's fine and you're worried about if my Switch has any dead pixels?
Garrett Hawke
Member
True, and there was a female YouTuber who recently sent away her 3DS for "dust" under the screen so I assume there is a fair bit of leeway.
True
Caffeine
Member
its a feature
Drillary Clinton
Banned
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Breh this may be the most outrageous thing I've ever seen a gaming company say about hardware.
Breh this may be the most outrageous thing I've ever seen a gaming company say about hardware.
-Mutsukki-
Member
Nah in that case they didn't replace hers, apparently the dust that was under it wasn't enough to warrant a repair. 3DS screens are quite weird and would need a huge amount of work just to replace, so they chose not to. But she was able to return it at the store no problem
That's another story but it is unfortunately also pretty common. What makes it bad on the switch is not being able to calibrate it yourself.
Holy fucking shit. FUCK SONY. FUCKING GARBO COMPA..
O god, i feel dumber for even acting that way. How do people do it.
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This thread really needs to be closed, or the title changed, or somthing.
chillybright
Banned
So in the end what is their return/replace policy on this? What is their threshold for dead pixels?
chillybright
Banned
Which year was that?
PodcastFips
Member
What are they doing? Every headline since launch is a disaster.
Drillary Clinton
Banned
Idk it's one thing for a company to be scummy and not cover dead pixels within warranty (which most technically don't unless under specific circumstances). But to say it is a "feature" is hilarious.
Sora the Cat
Member
2005, that was for the PSP. Wich had a pretty big dead/stuck pixel problem back then.
ArchedThunder
Banned
They didn't say it was a feature, they said what all manufactures say, a small number of dead pixels is characteristic of the technology and should not be considered a defect.
It becomes a defect when the number passes a certain threshold.
I think manufacturer's policies for phones/tablets would be way more useful to compare this to.
Drillary Clinton
Banned
A characteristic is a feature or quality. My bad I shouldn't have put quotes I guess.
Mammoth Jones
Member
I stand corrected. It's a shitty policy across the board and should be changed. But not specific to Nintendo.
my word
A characteristic is according to the merriam-webster dictionary.
It's not a "feature" it's something that goes with the technology.