Hardware PSA: The video showing off all of the defects with the Switch isn't that big of a deal

[Seliph]

I'm sure most of you have seen this video. It's pretty scary, but I wouldn't let that deter you from getting a Switch.
Yes, those are very real problems but they are also very rare. All of the people affected in the video are pretty much the only people affected (there may be around 20 - 50 other people who have had the same or similar defects but in the grand scheme of things, that isn't much).
It is true that there are some defects with the left joycon (however it doesn't affect everyone) and yes, the dock can scratch your screen. If you're that worried about scratching your screen though, you should buy a screen protector. There is also an issue with the joycon straps getting stuck but that shouldn't be a problem unless you're blind or don't pay attention to little symbols that tell you how to put the strap on.
Yes, these problems can affect you, but don't let that deter you from getting a Switch. These problems are very rare.

 

[WiiuGold]

You late to the party it been posted three times already here lol
http://gbatemp.net/threads/this-nin...efect-compilation-video-is-terrifying.463841/

 

[Seliph]

You late to the party it been posted three times already here lol
http://gbatemp.net/threads/this-nin...efect-compilation-video-is-terrifying.463841/

I know, it's just that the title of that thread is a bit misleading and I wanted to make it easier for people to see something like this

 

[DeslotlCL]

and despite it being the minority, im still not getting the switch.

why? Not enough appealing games.

 

[Fugelmir]

Let Nintendo handle the damage control.

 

[Seliph]

and despite it being the minority, im still not getting the switch.

why? Not enough appealing games.

Honestly, I'd say Zelda is enough for now. I love it.
I get what you mean though

 

[thorasgar]

The mods already locked these threads last night and made a main Front Page thread for all of this. Probably won't be long before this one gets shut down as well.

This Nintendo Switch launch defect compilation video is terrifying

 

[Kioku]

Honestly, I'd say Zelda is enough for now. I love it.
I get what you mean though

Eh. The WiiU owners aren't missing much. I bought the switch on the grounds that I skipped the WiiU. Loving every minute of it.

 

[Seliph]

Nintendo did the same with the Wii, epic fail

The Wii is hardy as hell, it's not easy to brick. I assume you mean the Wii U?

 

[linuxares]

why? Not enough appealing games.

And this is a perfectly valid reason. Wait until you feel there is something you want or just skip it.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Let Nintendo handle the damage control.

Ditto. We know this isn't the case for every Switch so it doesn't need to be pointed out, anyway.

The one thing that could affect any and all Switch owners are the screens getting scratched and scuffed but to avoid that, buy a screen protector for it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9H-Real-P...otector-Skin-For-Nintendo-Switch/152464824758

 

[TheCyberQuake]

I'd rather not stoop to that level. I'll just enjoy my system.

I was more joking based on the video being shared everywhere than serious about actually doing it. But I wouldn't be surprised if the masses were generally silent about it because it wasn't Nintendo so it doesn't matter

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

I was more joking based on the video being shared everywhere than serious about actually doing it. But I wouldn't be surprised if the masses were generally silent about it because it wasn't Nintendo so it doesn't matter

That sentiment goes both ways. When X company pre-announces DLC before the game's out they get backlash but when Y company does it, it's perfect okay. It's a double-standard that people have and prefer to be biased about it than neutral.