Hardware Got my 3DS back from Nintendo Repair

[Miss Panda]

It was made wobbly on purpose, to limit strain on the hinge. Some minimal wobbliness is normal but nothing over the top though.
DS lite cracked because it had too much strain on the hinge.

My DS Lite had a wobbly hinge but the hinge still cracked.
My DSi XL has no wobble at all. And Nintendo(UK) told me on the phone that they had had zero DSi XL's returned for the hinge problem that the DS Lite had. That they resolved the problem by changing the design. So why does the 3DS need a hinge wobble to preserve the hinge from cracking?



Edited: to add an 'i' to DSi

 

[Masterpaul]

It was made wobbly on purpose, to limit strain on the hinge. Some minimal wobbliness is normal but nothing over the top though.
DS lite cracked because it had too much strain on the hinge.

My DS Lite had a wobbly hinge but the hinge still cracked.
My DSi XL has no wobble at all. And Nintendo(UK) told me on the phone that they had had zero DSi XL's returned for the hinge problem that the DS Lite had. That they resolved the problem by changing the design. So why does the 3DS need a hinge wobble to preserve the hinge from cracking?



Edited: to add an 'i' to DSi

Yes but insnt there size difference? Its also a thicker hinge.

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I dont think 3ds lite will be just an redesign, i think there gonna add something else. E.g mega-pixels and flash in the camera... Attract photographers... Also depending on the sales of xperia compared to 3ds they might add a mobile phone revision.

 

[Miss Panda]

It was made wobbly on purpose, to limit strain on the hinge. Some minimal wobbliness is normal but nothing over the top though.
DS lite cracked because it had too much strain on the hinge.

My DS Lite had a wobbly hinge but the hinge still cracked.
My DSi XL has no wobble at all. And Nintendo(UK) told me on the phone that they had had zero DSi XL's returned for the hinge problem that the DS Lite had. That they resolved the problem by changing the design. So why does the 3DS need a hinge wobble to preserve the hinge from cracking?



Edited: to add an 'i' to DSi

Yes but insnt there size difference? Its also a thicker hinge,

True enough, but if as it seems the strain is being caused by the 'positioner barrel' on the right hinge. Balancing it with a barrel on the left would even out the strain. In addition stronger plastic used on the shell would help remove the problem.

Edited Added Full stop and capital letter

 

[Lube_Skyballer]

These kind of topics really pisses me off! >:i

A LOUD SNAP AND A SLIGHT WOBBLE IS PERFECTLY NORMAL FFS! ITS SUPPOSED TO BE THAT WAY

Why can't people understand that. As said many times, the 3DS' hinge slightly wobbles to prevent broken hinges. Nintendo can't just make perfectly tight top screen, they'd all snap off in an instant.

I just don't understand why people get really annoyed with the wobble. Maybe I'm one of the few who doesn't shake his 3DS whole the time.

Mark my words. With the release of Ocarina Of Time 3D this issue will be totally forgotten

 

[Tornadosurvives]

This clear case fixed the wobbly hinge problem for me.

 

[Miss Panda]

These kind of topics really pisses me off! >:i

A LOUD SNAP AND A SLIGHT WOBBLE IS PERFECTLY NORMAL FFS! ITS SUPPOSED TO BE THAT WAY

Why can't people understand that. As said many times, the 3DS' hinge slightly wobbles to prevent broken hinges. Nintendo can't just make perfectly tight top screen, they'd all snap off in an instant.

I just don't understand why people get really annoyed with the wobble. Maybe I'm one of the few who doesn't shake his 3DS whole the time.

Mark my words. With the release of Ocarina Of Time 3D this issue will be totally forgotten

Because there is no proof it fixes anything as yet, it is to early to tell. It may fix it, but at this stage it is just speculation. And some people appear to be possessed of units that have a very excessive hinge wobble.

Also as I said earlier having a hinge wobble did not stop my DS Lite developing a broken hinge

 

[Masterpaul]

It was made wobbly on purpose, to limit strain on the hinge. Some minimal wobbliness is normal but nothing over the top though.
DS lite cracked because it had too much strain on the hinge.

My DS Lite had a wobbly hinge but the hinge still cracked.
My DSi XL has no wobble at all. And Nintendo(UK) told me on the phone that they had had zero DSi XL's returned for the hinge problem that the DS Lite had. That they resolved the problem by changing the design. So why does the 3DS need a hinge wobble to preserve the hinge from cracking?



Edited: to add an 'i' to DSi

Yes but insnt there size difference? Its also a thicker hinge,

True enough, but if as it seems the strain is being caused by the 'positioner barrel' on the right hinge. Balancing it with a barrel on the left would even out the strain. In addition stronger plastic used on the shell would help remove the problem.

Edited Added Full stop and capital letter

Even laptops have wobbly screens. In the event where your 3ds falls on the ground... the hinge will break easier if its stiff or wobbly?

 

[10_0ARMY]

Just saying, people are blowing this SO FAR out of proportion, it's ridiculous.

Yes, having a wobbly hinge is annoying for some, depending on how wobbly, but by no means does this:

• ruin the system.
• make games unplayable.
• make Nintendo bad designers.
• warrant hostility towards anyone or anything, including Nintendo.
• mean they will change the design in future revisions.

Stop making mountains out of molehills.
I agree with you, it's just not nearly as bad as you make it out to be

+1

I've never had a hardware issue that was Nintendo's fault, except maybe the GBA SP with its shitty L and R buttons (to this day its the only console that has broken because of use). The only time I've had to send something to Nintendo for fixing was my Wii cuz my siblings constantly knocked it over. Suck it up and stop whining about "how bad Nintendo is at designing. Ur consoles break because YOU can't take care of them. I have a DS PHAT and 3DS both of which are in perfect working order.

 

[omgpwn666]

People are still saying this is a problem? It's supposed to wobble so it does not stress the hinge by keeping it completely still, that is what used to break the hinges on previous models. And as for the snap when you open it, mine, my two brothers, and my friend all have a loud snap when we open ours and it snaps into place. Sometimes there is even a slight snap noise for when you're closing it. Just as it goes into sleep mode.
And the reason 3DS did not have great sales is because the launch titles suck, and it's $250, that's is a lot for most people, especially if it's not a holiday.

 

[Masterpaul]

This clear case fixed the wobbly hinge problem for me.

But.. but.. nykos battery?

QUOTE(omgpwn666 @ May 3 2011, 08:26 PM) People are still saying this is a problem? It's supposed to wobble so it does not stress the hinge by keeping it completely still, that is what used to break the hinges on previous models. And as for the snap when you open it, mine, my two brothers, and my friend all have a loud snap when we open ours and it snaps into place. Sometimes there is even a slight snap noise for when you're closing it. Just as it goes into sleep mode.
And the reason 3DS did not have great sales is because the launch titles suck, and it's $250, that's is a lot for most people, especially if it's not a holiday.

I wouldn't say the launch titles suck. SOme of them are really good. I mean even ubisoft manage to excel it self and release a good game for 3ds.It just that there was lack of promotion, promoting the original titles. Nintendo knows ithe price can stay this way untill psp2 hits, then they can drop it, and undercut psp2, and add a nice mega bundle for the price of psp2.

 

[FluffyLunamoth]

...My god, people. You'd think even the reviewers for GBAtemp would at least have some sense...That loud snap? That wobble? IT'S NORMAL. Post above was right. You people are making a fucking mountain out of a damn hill. They did the hinge on purpose. The XL is different from the 3DS, and MUCH BIGGER. And MUCH TOUGHER because of that. IT's a bigger hinge.

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with the 3DS if you take care of the fucking thing. The 3DS is FAR from a disaster. The ONLY reason it's not selling as well as Nintendo wanted is because it's expensive.

PS: To 10_0ARMY, thats odd...so far the SP is the only Nintendo console to never have broken an L or R button on it...

Why IS everyone complaining so much about a stupid wobbly hinge? Remember the DSlite? Not one ounce of wobble. Hell, I think even the DSi has a bit of wobble to it. IT DOES NOT RUIN GAMEPLAY OR THE SYSTEM. SHUT UP ALREADY. I expected better from you people.

 

[Nollog]

For the last fudging time:
IT
IS
MEANT
TO
WOBBLE
.

It's a little thing called SCIENCE. Ever heard of it?
It's to stop the gohram screen breaking off from the gohram base.

 

[Miss Panda]

It was made wobbly on purpose, to limit strain on the hinge. Some minimal wobbliness is normal but nothing over the top though.
DS lite cracked because it had too much strain on the hinge.
My DS Lite had a wobbly hinge but the hinge still cracked.
My DSi XL has no wobble at all. And Nintendo(UK) told me on the phone that they had had zero DSi XL's returned for the hinge problem that the DS Lite had. That they resolved the problem by changing the design. So why does the 3DS need a hinge wobble to preserve the hinge from cracking?



Edited: to add an 'i' to DSi

Yes but insnt there size difference? Its also a thicker hinge,

True enough, but if as it seems the strain is being caused by the 'positioner barrel' on the right hinge. Balancing it with a barrel on the left would even out the strain. In addition stronger plastic used on the shell would help remove the problem.

Edited Added Full stop and capital letter

Even laptops have wobbly screens. In the event where your 3ds falls on the ground... the hinge will break easier if its stiff or wobbly?

My DSLite never fell on the ground it had a wobbley hinge and it still broke. And having a hinge wobble would not protect a 3DS if dropped.

QUOTE(10_0ARMY @ May 3 2011, 06:25 PM)

I've never had a hardware issue that was Nintendo's fault, except maybe the GBA SP with its shitty L and R buttons (to this day its the only console that has broken because of use). The only time I've had to send something to Nintendo for fixing was my Wii cuz my siblings constantly knocked it over. Suck it up and stop whining about "how bad Nintendo is at designing. Ur consoles break because YOU can't take care of them. I have a DS PHAT and 3DS both of which are in perfect working order.

I never mistreated or dropped my DSLite the hinge broke one day on opening it, so you are wrong. Perhaps you yourself should suck that up... or whatever that vulgar phrase of yours was.

 

[FluffyLunamoth]

My DSLite never fell on the ground it had a wobbley hinge and it still broke. And having a hinge wobble would not protect a 3DS if dropped.

Then don't drop it. NOTHING is protected, on it's own, from dropping. You know...the...really newage idea of...gravity. I know it's only come around in the last few centurys or so, but still.

And actually no. A looser hinge IS less likely to break then a tight hinge. Pressure, good man. Pressure.

 

[Miss Panda]

Even laptops have wobbly screens. In the event where your 3ds falls on the ground... the hinge will break easier if its stiff or wobbly?

My DSLite never fell on the ground it had a wobbley hinge and it still broke. And having a hinge wobble would not protect a 3DS if dropped.

Then don't drop it. NOTHING is protected, on it's own, from dropping. You know...the...really newage idea of...gravity. I know it's only come around in the last few centurys or so, but still.

Dear God can you read? The person I quoted was postulating that a hinge wobble would give protection to a dropped 3DS. I simply pointed out that it would not. So if you want to lecture people about gravity I suggest you lecture the person that said it not me.

 

[Masterpaul]

I ment what would make it more shock proof? Would the shock of impact be to great on the hinge, if it was ultra stiff? Jeasus LOL

And yes portables are ment to be drop proof to a certain extent, arnt they? There portable. I remember throwing my GAMEBOY classic against the wall with all my force, nothing happened to it. I remember throwing my GBA its still alive.

 

[ZaeZae64]

I ment what would make it more shock proof? Would the shock of impact be to great on the hinge, if it was ultra stiff? Jeasus LOL

And yes portables are ment to be drop proof to a certain extent, arnt they? There portable. I remember throwing my GAMEBOY classic against the wall with all my force, nothing happened to it. I remember throwing my GBA its still alive.

I remember back when handhelds like the Gameboy could take a beating. This is a prime example.
Nowadays everything seems to break much easier.
But then again you are supposed to take care of your handhelds, so they don't break.
Also, I seem to be one of the few, whose 3DS barely even wobbles at all. And I play it on a regular basis.

 

[dgwillia]

Sending it in had to be the WORST idea. The Hinge issue seems to be random between 3DS's, i would have just taken it back to the store (Like i did).

First one was pretty good, but had a busted D-Pad, my second one had a wobbly ass screen, and my 3rd one is damn near perfect (Its not loose, but its not super tight either)

 

[AvengerAkashi]

I will so laugh if your "3DS Lite" retains the "wobbly" hinge.

The wobly hinge will only be fixed on the 3DSi Lite XL Color SP Pokemon Limited Edition.

you forgot to put the "Pocket" in this awesomeness edition

 

[KingVamp]

I will so laugh if your "3DS Lite" retains the "wobbly" hinge.

I dont think 3ds lite will be just an redesign, i think there gonna add something else. E.g mega-pixels and flash in the camera... Attract photographers... Also depending on the sales of xperia compared to 3ds they might add a mobile phone revision.


Most of that is a doubt it, especially the last one .

But.. but.. nykos battery?

PowerPlay

I wouldn't say the launch titles suck. SOme of them are really good. I mean even ubisoft manage to excel it self and release a good game for 3ds.It just that there was lack of promotion, promoting the original titles. Nintendo knows ithe price can stay this way untill psp2 hits, then they can drop it, and undercut psp2, and add a nice mega bundle for the price of psp2.
I doubt that would happen.

QUOTE(Masterpaul @ May 3 2011, 06:02 PM) I ment what would make it more shock proof? Would the shock of impact be to great on the hinge, if it was ultra stiff? Jeasus LOL

And yes portables are ment to be drop proof to a certain extent, arnt they? There portable. I remember throwing my GAMEBOY classic against the wall with all my force, nothing happened to it. I remember throwing my GBA its still alive.

So all non-portable things aren't made to be "drop proof"? That doesn't make any sense.


QUOTE(ZaeZae64 @ May 3 2011, 06:09 PM)

I remember back when handhelds like the Gameboy could take a beating.

I remember when they didn't have so much stuff pack into it.

Anyway the wobble is there to help not make break proof.