cleveridea
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Guys docks are just $90 each, buy a couple spares...
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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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So it's ok for you? Even if it is, it isn't for other people.
To you guys who did get scratches, please tell me you had screen protectors on?
To anyone who is still actively refusing to use a screen protector, you WILL get scratches, one way or the other. If a screen protector gets scratched, it's $8 to replace. Or nothing if you bought a brand that includes several in the package. If your Switch gets scratched, you either live with the damage, or you pay $300 for a new one. Your choice.
To anyone who is still actively refusing to use a screen protector, you WILL get scratches, one way or the other. If a screen protector gets scratched, it's $8 to replace. Or nothing if you bought a brand that includes several in the package. If your Switch gets scratched, you either live with the damage, or you pay $300 for a new one. Your choice.
darkazcura
Member
I haven't gotten more than maybe two or three total scratches on any of my devices (all together) and have never used a screen protector before. Scratches should never be expected through normal use.
Seems if that's the case, Nintendo should have had a disclaimer and included a screen protector in the box.
Saves can't be transferred, so replacing the switch isn't even a solution.
LQX
Member
no... NO... NOOOOOOO
We're never going to be safe are we ?
That's it, Switch is exclusively a handled from now on.
Just don't drop it.
Yeah, but the adhesive doesn't hold up according to reviews.
Do what you want. But you've been warned. This thread more than proves the Switch screen surface is susceptible to scratching.
Yes, they should include one. Or even better, have one applied at the factory.
TwiztidElf
Member
Yeah, this is sort of how I feel. Not disrespecting the people panicking over this at all - I get it. But for me, I just don't care.
This isn't some golden device on a pedestal that I'm going to cherish my whole life and have buried with me when I die.
It's just a consumer device. 3-4 years down the track, if screen scratches are bothering me, I'll just get a new cheaper, revised model Switch anyhow.
How easy would the screen itself be to replace? I haven't looked at the ifixit rating or whatever there was a thread about that reviewed its repairability.
It is the case, and this is from the "brand" that did not even include a charger for its new 3DS and 3DS XL.......
They give no fuck. The screen is plastic, you don't protect it, it literally has a 2 weeks survival notice. No hyperbole. Anything will scratch it.
We have a gaffer here that ended up with a scratch because of MICROFIBERS.
Wait, what? Is that an officially price?
Because as someone posted in the last page
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/p...lse&productId=prod840594&categoryId=cat831380
Nintendo is selling them directly for $60. The hell is Nintendo charging an extra $30 for?!
Now it is getting ridiculous though I think this is more the fault of the screen protector (the quality of its adhesive).
jts
...hate me...
I don't know why would you say that. The thing is built like a god damn tank.
Aren't they saved to the system memory or microsd (if you have one, you should honestly).
hdmi and power. The power adapter is $30 on its own.
I would in store so I could make sure it wasn't bent but they arn't available yet and I don't want to buy directly from Nintendo making it a pain to return if it is bent.
I read that saves remain in the internal storage even if you have a mSD. Is that incorrect?
64bitbros
Member
But have you seen the iFixit breakdown of the thing? There is almost nothing in that thing. $90 is pure robbery.
I think the $90 figures in the cost of the AC adapter, which is not included with the dock.
OverturePT
Member
In that same reddit thread there is one guy with the same product and everything is fine for him. The OP only let the adhesive settle for 30min before subjecting it to the heat that the console makes, that is probably the problem. The console doesn't even heat that much.
This is true.
I don't give a fuck about scratches usually, cause they are rare.
Whats also rare is buying a device that slides into a dock where there are plastic rails to rub against the screen. There is a reason when you get a carrying case for things its a soft non scratch material inside, you know THE PART THAT WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SCREEN, and not plastic.
This isn't anything new for nintendo seeing as how they botched the 3DS in the same way.
Whoever is making these devices, they need to put some thought into what touches the screen.
Unknown Soldier
Member
This is the best troll post I've read in weeks, serious kudos fam
So more than one dock can scratch your SW in different area... must think with your head out of Nintendo ASS...
Use a 10 dollar screen protector. .HORI makes great screen protectors
Aztechnology
Member
I just want to repost my response from the other thread here.
I think we're kind of in uncharted territory right now. It seems pretty much all screen protectors are having issues reported. I'm imagining it's probably friction from sliding In and out that's causing sheering between the screen protector and the screen. I just can't believe it would be heat. The device doesn't seem to actually get that hot, even while docked, at least not hot enough to seriously warp plastic or melt adhesive that's rated for reasonably high temperatures. If that's the case we're looking at much worse issues than our screen protector adhesives warping.
My recommendation for now if you're going to moleskin or felt route is just to apply it to the front side only. I'm going to stick with electrical tape for now because it hardly impacts the fit being extremely thin and I can clean it easily. I really can't speak to any issues for me at this point. That doesn't mean I might now have some down the line though.
We need someone to run a heat map on the Switch while it's docked... But that doesn't seems like it would be all that easy. Maybe someone who's already removed the front plate? Obviously it would potentially run cooler, but I can't imagine the plastic front of the dock causes it to change much in terms of temp.
I think we're kind of in uncharted territory right now. It seems pretty much all screen protectors are having issues reported. I'm imagining it's probably friction from sliding In and out that's causing sheering between the screen protector and the screen. I just can't believe it would be heat. The device doesn't seem to actually get that hot, even while docked, at least not hot enough to seriously warp plastic or melt adhesive that's rated for reasonably high temperatures. If that's the case we're looking at much worse issues than our screen protector adhesives warping.
My recommendation for now if you're going to moleskin or felt route is just to apply it to the front side only. I'm going to stick with electrical tape for now because it hardly impacts the fit being extremely thin and I can clean it easily. I really can't speak to any issues for me at this point. That doesn't mean I might now have some down the line though.
We need someone to run a heat map on the Switch while it's docked... But that doesn't seems like it would be all that easy. Maybe someone who's already removed the front plate? Obviously it would potentially run cooler, but I can't imagine the plastic front of the dock causes it to change much in terms of temp.
What exactly is the issue with screen protectors? Feeling late to the party. I have the official Nintendo case and screen protector delivering in a couple days. Is it one of the ones with issues?
opticalmace
Member
I wouldn't buy cables at best buy though, I imagine you'll get ripped off hardcore most of the time. Also I'm not sure if all USB C (extension) cables are created equal?
Isn't there sometimes that "halo" around the edges of glass screen protectors for phones? Maybe it's that. The adhesive could be lifting up because of heat or the Switch dock not cooperating with additional thickness. Who knows. This whole issue sucks. A plastic screen is nicer for drop durability but not when you're scared to death of scratching it with the dock or a case or something in your pocket/bag.
I have the premium screen protector. They slightly form bubbles near the the bottom when hot and around the edges, but it never lifts off. In room temp and cool temps, its not a ptoblem. It's better than having no protection.
Friday, the first thing I did was put on the screen protector after taking it out of the plastic from the box.
Aztechnology
Member
Seems to be bubbling, warping pulling and for the tempered glass ones they say "Melted" but it looks more like the bottom/corner adhesive is being pulled at maybe?
This is from the one Reddit thread. Have we heard about many others having issues with tempered glass as well?
TwoDurans
"Never said I wasn't a hypocrite."
I'm getting to this point. So long as the scratches are on the bezel I can deal. I'm not going to lose sleep over this and I'm not as crafty as the people in this thread who are damned near building their own docks.
This situation sucks, but it is what it is I guess.
Aztechnology
Member
Oh boy I haven't had that issue yet, but I haven't played long for long periods of time in docked mode yet. How freaking hot is the device getting at the bottom and why?
This problem, the desyncing joycons, the battery life, etc., do not indicate meticulous design. "No problems" would. They wanted to do too many things and rush it to market. They ensured it wouldn't have a RRoD equivalent or utterly fall apart, but it seems like that was the line.
Sora the Cat
Member
Battery life is good?
So is it a usb-c to usb-c cable?
How easy can i take the front of the dock off?
AndyMoogle
Member
There isn't much that can be done when it comes to battery life though. They crammed as big of a battery they could. Battery tech sucks. That's the way it is.
The left joycon losing connection is absolute garbage. I really don't see how that one got past QA. Seems like one of the first things to do is to see how far away you can play without losing connection.
USB-C Female to USB-C Male
As for taking the Dock apart, there's really not much to it (I've just watched a video of it being taken apart).
I laughed because you said "QA".
Whatever this crap got, it sure as hell wasn't "QA".