Mine's cracked on the back a solid inch down from the power button, and right joycon is a bit loose. Both joycon also have heavily drifting joysticks and bad desync in docked mode (never sent in my launch version for repairs). Basically all guaranteed to be free fixes under warranty, but... I'm legitimately scared to send in the system.
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Is anyone else’s Switch falling apart?
- Thread starter Oodlesofnoodles
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Both my switch and my daughters Swith have some kind of cracking around the power button. So, yeah, 2 out of 2 switch's in my household are cracking. No screen issues though.
Yup mine is, granted I have a couple of abusive little children but its brutal.
- The screen is scratched, this one was my fault, I left it in my bag briefly with a stick of deodorant and it must have rubbed the screen when I was walking.
- 3 out of 4 of the controllers doesn't stay locked in anymore, they just pop out with very little pressure. The plastic locks have a visible small crack on them.
- The back plate cracked on the top right, near the power button, and a piece of the back literally hangs out.
- There is a crack on the back running from the edge of the switch to the kickstand which makes the kickstand fall out.
I ordered a new backplate and some new locks for the controller as well as some tools so Im going to replace myself.
The switch itself still works fine.
Also despite already going through the controller replacement process I still get desync issues with my Joycons.
- The screen is scratched, this one was my fault, I left it in my bag briefly with a stick of deodorant and it must have rubbed the screen when I was walking.
- 3 out of 4 of the controllers doesn't stay locked in anymore, they just pop out with very little pressure. The plastic locks have a visible small crack on them.
- The back plate cracked on the top right, near the power button, and a piece of the back literally hangs out.
- There is a crack on the back running from the edge of the switch to the kickstand which makes the kickstand fall out.
I ordered a new backplate and some new locks for the controller as well as some tools so Im going to replace myself.
The switch itself still works fine.
Also despite already going through the controller replacement process I still get desync issues with my Joycons.
The only problem I have with my Switch has been there since launch. The game card "flap" doesn't ever fully close. I could have sent it in for repair ages ago, but I wasn't confident they'd fix it. I also didn't want to give up valuable gaming time for something so small.
Aside for that, my JoyCon are getting a bit shiny from being used so frequently.
Aside for that, my JoyCon are getting a bit shiny from being used so frequently.
I noticed a hairline crack at the top of mine the other day (had since launch). Hasn't really grown or anything, plus the part that it's on is that part that comes off and can be replaced (the back), so I'm not worried.
Launch day Switch and not even a scratch on mine????
No, it isn't? Even taking the JoyCons out, the Switch is still bigger than a 3DS XL. And most people I know use carrying cases for their Switches? In fact, I don't even carry my 3DS on my pocket, I use a carrying case for that as well.
It really doesn't. Send it in for repair maybe? What you described certainly isn't normal.
No, it isn't? Even taking the JoyCons out, the Switch is still bigger than a 3DS XL. And most people I know use carrying cases for their Switches? In fact, I don't even carry my 3DS on my pocket, I use a carrying case for that as well.
It really doesn't. Send it in for repair maybe? What you described certainly isn't normal.
Nope, but then again I dont consider it to be much of a portable device, so I dont take it anywhere with me like I did the DS and 3DS in a pocket. It's either in my dock, in a hardshell case, or in my hands.
No idea when it happened, but don't recall dropping it.
Here's the weird thing. My joycon in my friends switch does the same thing. But his joycon in my switch also does the same thing. His joycon in his switch is fine.
So I'm guessing both my joycon and switch are slightly broken.
If its not docked and not being used my Switch is in it's carrying case. No issues here, and no way is it the same size as a 3DSXL.
My Joycon analog sticks are fucked. Right and left have drifting issues and feel loose when docked on the switch.
Still have my launch day system and it works fine other than it's developed a slight curve to it over time. I feel like pretty soon I'll have a nice curved screen lol. I setup an RMA for it with Nintendo last year but never returned it because they couldn't guarantee I'd get my system back with all my save data. No way I was taking that chance with the hours I had logged in Zelda and other games.
If it was a piece near the power button then this is a common issue with launch switches. I started getting a crack near the power button but just put a piece of tape over the crack so a chunk would not fall out eventually. It's been holding strong for 4+ months.
We have 2 with no issues. Bought them during launch. One is used by my kids, the other is mine. I've traveled through many airports and hotels with it, no damage. I carry it in a case. I would never put it into my pocket. I wouldn't even put my 3DS XL in my pocket, it's too big and clunky. I carry that in a slim case too.
If I break out my middle school JNCOs maybe. They would need to be fairly deep for me to feel even remotely comfortable.
literally exactly how mine looks, babied this thing since i got it and noticed the chunk missing this weekend, didnt see a crack or anything beforehandA piece is gone close to the power button.
Same. It gets worse when I play it in the dock, like the heat messes with it. Thinking about sending it in, but I've seen a lot of comments that the replacements just end up the same way.
I'm really careful with my electronics, but I cram tablets in my pocket.
I don't recommend that anyone carry this around in anything but a case. Can be a soft case, but this is still a hunk of plastic at the end of the day, and it needs to be treated like it's as fragile as any other piece of plastic.
What I saw in that exact spot was a different shade of the plastic, so I thought "Oh, dirt." and scratched it to get the "dirt" off, and that whole section just came off!
This apparently is a very common issue. Hopefully Nintendo revises the hardware in the future to stop this from happening.
I'm going to be sending mine in this week as the warranty is about to expire and I don't wanna be stuck with a cracked system but lord I've heard some horror stories about switch repairs, i'm so terrified of losing my saved data or getting a grubby nasty refurbished unit.
really careful with electronics . . . puts switch in their pocket. That does not compute. Mine is out or in a case, and i usually keep the grip on it for added protection.
My six year old daughter drags her almost-launch Switch just about everywhere except school and it's still fine.
If something breaks or a piece falls of I'll take it back for replacement but so far it seems to hold up fine.
My wife and I have a switch each too and both are fine as well.
We do use the traveling cases extensively though and put screen protectors on.
If something breaks or a piece falls of I'll take it back for replacement but so far it seems to hold up fine.
My wife and I have a switch each too and both are fine as well.
We do use the traveling cases extensively though and put screen protectors on.
I throw mine in my pocket on occasion. Launch unit, perfect condition.
I've been playing my Switch practically daily since before the official launch. It goes into a backpack every day with me as I go to work. It's been all over the country on business trips, and has been used by friends and family for many multiplayer sessions, docked and undocked.
Still in perfect condition.
Still in perfect condition.
My unit has the screen popping out slightly. There are quite a few reddit threads of people comparing about it. Doesn't really change anything but the build quality is pretty damn poor overall. Don't get my started on the shit plastic they use that started wearing out after my first play session.
My Switch has been cracking at the seams since about one month after I got it. Luckily, it hasn't gotten worse since I immediately treated it even more gently than I already was doing. It's cracking primarily on the top end by the game cart slot, but there's also cracking on left side of the fan vent. The seam by the power button creaks as well.
Also, my headphone jack emits a consistent buzzing noise, so I have to turn the volume up loud if I want to use earbuds and not hear the buzzing noise. It's definitely a shielding issue, as I can definitely hear the buzzing noise coming from the heat sink right next to the headphone jack. The plastic back has also slightly warped, thanks to the internals getting hot enough. It's not really noticeable, but it's still disappointing.
All the issues my Switch has have been discussed frequently online since launch. Luckily my friend got a Switch, so I think I'm going to transfer my account to their Switch and then finally send mine in for repairs before my warranty expires. I would have done it right away at launch, but I didn't want to risk losing my saves.
Also, my headphone jack emits a consistent buzzing noise, so I have to turn the volume up loud if I want to use earbuds and not hear the buzzing noise. It's definitely a shielding issue, as I can definitely hear the buzzing noise coming from the heat sink right next to the headphone jack. The plastic back has also slightly warped, thanks to the internals getting hot enough. It's not really noticeable, but it's still disappointing.
All the issues my Switch has have been discussed frequently online since launch. Luckily my friend got a Switch, so I think I'm going to transfer my account to their Switch and then finally send mine in for repairs before my warranty expires. I would have done it right away at launch, but I didn't want to risk losing my saves.
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No issues here. Launch day unit, played daily, often toted to work.
There does seem to be something going on with the casing near the power unit, generally speaking. It's almost like the screws are overtorqued on some units and the plastic is put under undue stress.
There does seem to be something going on with the casing near the power unit, generally speaking. It's almost like the screws are overtorqued on some units and the plastic is put under undue stress.
I've had issues with build quality in general, mostly just creaking sounds around the top left and the bottom near the bar code. Also, I have had issues with the Joy Cons not feeling sturdy while connected after some time. The plastic materials just feel inherently cheaper than something like a phone/ipad, etc. I'm pretty sure this has to do with heat, but i think the Switch is generally built to last and be beat up by children. I saw a video of a guy dropping it from a drone like 300ft in the air, and the only break was the joy con slide rail, switch still worked perfectly though.
Also, I have been able to fix most of the cracking in the seams by unscrewing the screws in the affected area, putting some pressure on it/ re-aligning it to work out the creak and then screwing it back in.
Also, I have been able to fix most of the cracking in the seams by unscrewing the screws in the affected area, putting some pressure on it/ re-aligning it to work out the creak and then screwing it back in.
With or without joycons? Willing to do this cause i know it fits. I am also a midget and am skinny. I use a case though
