All the stuff I've seen it seems you really have to try and break the switch. Can take a pretty good beating
Other than the screen scratches.
Which scratches opposed to breaking. Pretty good compromise really
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Nintendo Switch - Durability Tests
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All the stuff I've seen it seems you really have to try and break the switch. Can take a pretty good beating
Other than the screen scratches.
Which scratches opposed to breaking. Pretty good compromise really
MAX PAYMENT
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I can't even find one, and there's a dude throwing one on the ground on youtube.
Silent_Ocarina
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Jesus, those comments. It's like plastic automatically means it's not a good product.
TylerDurden4321
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I was super certain it was going to be plastic like the Vita... just thought it would be harder and better quality than the vita which doesn't necessarily seems to be the case.
Anyway, WHO said it was glass in the dock-scratches thread... stating it like he knew for certain?! Didn't believe it, but couldn't call the posters out either.
Anyway, WHO said it was glass in the dock-scratches thread... stating it like he knew for certain?! Didn't believe it, but couldn't call the posters out either.
Schnozberry
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It makes for a durable device that is cost effective. The trade off is that it scratches a lot easier than something like gorilla glass would, but that's easily rectified with screen protectors. You can even get a glass one if you have a boner for it.
Ros8105
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It's like a beheading video.
Mammoth Jones
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Great test. I noticed a very faint wiggle on my joycons when connected to the switch display. Was curious to see how much force was required to snap them off. I feel much better now.
Other than the dock the unit itself seems to be well designed.
Other than the dock the unit itself seems to be well designed.
The regular Hori one should be fine, but it's still plastic. Deluxe is a dud, funnily enough.
SinCityAssassin
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damn son
Instant curved screen ;0
But in all seriousness that's terrifyingly durable.
sleepnaught
Member
Nice to see it shouldn't have any issues holding up several years of abuse . I just need to find me a decent screen protector and I'm set.
After watching that video I'm pretty sure the rail design is intentional so that the scratches end up on the bezels of the screen instead of on the viewing area.
Another interesting possibility about plastic is that you could possibly polish the scratches, even deepish ones, out. No idea how much polishing those screens can take before you polish the touch out of the touch screen, however.
Another interesting possibility about plastic is that you could possibly polish the scratches, even deepish ones, out. No idea how much polishing those screens can take before you polish the touch out of the touch screen, however.
SeeNoWeevil
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Making a screen out of a softer plastic than the rails of the dock that slide against it, is fucking stupid.
forknknife
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But isn't the fact that the rail broke by the screws very bad? I think the best would've been for the joycon slide to break, not the rail! That means if you accidentally sit on your system you will need to buy a whole new tablet instead of just a joycon.
Joe Shlabotnik
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This whole video illustrates something about the Switch design and the whole "dock scratching" hullabaloo--its a trade-off of functional durability over cosmetic durability.
I think there should be something in the dock that prevents the switch from being slotted in off-center (although it's trivial to avoid if you're paying attention), which would eliminate any risk of the screen getting scratched by the dock. But other than that, and even including that--cosmetic micro-scratches are just going to happen on a portable device that gets a lot of use. It can be irritating if you're prone to being irritated by it, but it has no significant effect on function. What you don't want is the thing to easily *break*.
My nephew plays Wii U almost exclusively on the game pad. I don't even want to tell you what it looks like. I'm not sure if he even notices.
I think there should be something in the dock that prevents the switch from being slotted in off-center (although it's trivial to avoid if you're paying attention), which would eliminate any risk of the screen getting scratched by the dock. But other than that, and even including that--cosmetic micro-scratches are just going to happen on a portable device that gets a lot of use. It can be irritating if you're prone to being irritated by it, but it has no significant effect on function. What you don't want is the thing to easily *break*.
My nephew plays Wii U almost exclusively on the game pad. I don't even want to tell you what it looks like. I'm not sure if he even notices.
BlastProcessing
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This simultaneously hurt my heart and eased my mind.
"Kids", sure. 90% of the people I see walking on the street with a high end smartphone with a cracked screen are adults.
I can't wait to see the Hydraulic Press Channel guy getting his hands on a Switch
Übermatik;231581247 said:
His videos are pretty helpful. Knowing how durable a phone is helped me make my purchasing decision. Check out his Nextbit Robin video, for instance. These videos are better than the old "destroying the console in front of everyone who is waiting in line for them" videos for previous console launches.
I can't wait to see the Hydraulic Press Channel guy getting his hands on a Switch
Related? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBVyF0I2Ruo
UnemployedVillain
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Exactly. The idea that only kids drop expensive electronics is absurd
Pretty durable, looks like the only problem is that is easy to scratch.
I am pretty sure I can break my 3ds pretty quick, its hinge doesn't look very sturdy, Vita dunno, my vita looks sturdier than my 3DS, but I didn't play with it near as much.
I am pretty sure I can break my 3ds pretty quick, its hinge doesn't look very sturdy, Vita dunno, my vita looks sturdier than my 3DS, but I didn't play with it near as much.
I feel the same.
Though compared to most people this only comforts me with my decision to not buy any screen protector.
SkeptiMism
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The Switch Protection Thread got you covered. (warning: large pics)
RichiRamjag
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Sister dropped her iPhone 7 at a restaurant the other night. Total mess. Glass was all over, cut her fingers trying to use it lol.
That aside, the switch is looking more durable than I thought. I think I'll be safe with a screen protector and that's it.
MikeyKlump
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That GB segment had me worried but since getting my switch the most durable and well built mechanism has been the way the joy-cons connect to the console. Super sturdy.
God these videos are always hard to watch....
Avenger54321
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This video made me grab my switch and just give it a big hug. Just watching it made me sad, great video to see the durability, but made me sad watching a switch getting destroyed.
Him and FullMag are always hard and fun to watch.
CouchMaster
Member
Oh god I can't watch this video.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
damn son
Things I won't do to my Switch, ever. I could see someone sticking it in their pants pocket (HUGE PANTS POCKET) for prolonged periods having this affect though.
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The only person that could fit this in their pocket is Kevin Smith.
The Technomancer
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Nintendo seriously did the buttons as a second shot overmold? That's...A fantastic touch. I want to pull one of them out now and figure out how they did it
LordRaptor
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LordOfChaos
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Level 3 hardness for scratches is a heck of a lot below the usual 6-7 of aluminosilicate glass. And considering the plastic dock scratches the screen, that makes sense. Hopefully that at least means that while it's very scratch prone, it's not shatter prone.
killatopak
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Nice.
I honestly don't think the videos are about overselling. Just the pure awkwardness of getting a lemon unit. He has videos for the Xbox One, PS4 and PS4 Pro. Even the Xbox One Elite Controller has its own video.
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