Mysterious Stranger
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Waste of money. Can be cleaned with any LCD Touch screen cleaner.
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Wii U gamepad screen protector. Are you getting one? which one?
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Which is true, but those of us who want protectors for the screen are more concerned about scratches, not fingerprints/dirt/snot.
Baconsammy
Banned
This. Naked as always, and forever.
Being so used to modern glass screens, I definitely won't be able to stand the thought of a plastic screen unprotected. Even if the loss of resale value to faint scratches is insignificant, like 5% of the value or so.
Edit: Regarding the Hori product; "Bubble free!" seems kinda suspicious. From the looks of it, this is a film which keeps a layer of air between the screen and film (only clinging along the edges), reducing clarity even more.
Kind of a shame if true, always loved Hori. Applying a full-on static film perfectly is rather easy.
Edit: Regarding the Hori product; "Bubble free!" seems kinda suspicious. From the looks of it, this is a film which keeps a layer of air between the screen and film (only clinging along the edges), reducing clarity even more.
Kind of a shame if true, always loved Hori. Applying a full-on static film perfectly is rather easy.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Ninja Scooter
Member
How will your Wii U pad get scratched? It's probably going to be sitting on an end table or by your tv.
the power of rhythm games >.<
dust accumulates around your house, especially with electronics to attract them. If there's dust on the screen and you use a stylus, it could scratch your screen. Happened to my old DS, even with the clamshell dust got on the screen and I ended up scratching it. Might not be as risky here since you're not likely to use a stylus as much, but I have two kids so I'm getting one.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Never use screen protectors. Waste of money, time, and effort.
shadyspace
Banned
Screen protectors make me feel like an idiot because I can never apply them correctly. Fuck 'em.
Baconsammy
Banned
I've enjoyed having no visible scratches on every gaming handheld I've ever owned. I'll enjoy it again with this.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
I'm getting this one.
ActStriker
Member
So you never played Ouendan 1, which had the worst circles out of the 3
I've always gone with Hori for my handhelds and will do the same for the Wii U tablet. I take care of my stuff and generally don't scratch or damage 'my' possessions, but a small $8-15 investment on a screen protector is worth the peace of mind against an accidental scratch driving me crazy. Also, I have 3 kids and they're going to scratch the crap out of that tablet.
Same. I ordered one for my 3DS XL and by the time I figured out how I was supposed to apply it, the film was already screwed up.
I ended up picking up a Write & Protect Pack for the U from a company called PDP. Good news is that it comes with two protectors so I'm allowed to screw one up. Bad news is there are NO instructions and I don't completely remember how to apply. I'll have to google, I guess, and hope the answer I get applies.
dinosaur_hunter2
Member
This. Always trust Hori.
FalsettoVibe
Member
I don't think a screen protector is necessary unless a stylus is being used. I never scratch my screens of can't think of a reason why it would get scratched.
Cymbal Head
Banned
Do they generally carry the Hori products at Gamestop? I don't want to pay $4 shipping for a sub-$10 item.
DigitalRicket
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Never have needed a screen protector for my DS, 3DS, or any of my iPhones. All scratch free to this day.
dinosaur_hunter2
Member
I don't think Gamestop would be the best place to buy Hori products. It's hard to find, I usually do it from Amazon.
Cymbal Head
Banned
I remember picking up some Hori accessories with my 3DS at Best Buy. Unfortunately, I no longer live anywhere near one.
ipukespiders
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No screen protector for me. I will use the included stylus, not my car keys. I also won't let my pet grizzly bear play Nintendo Land with me - sorry bud.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Gamesop likes to push their self branded garbage, or PDP stuff.
I prefer Hori or the official, I can't find either at a US retailer, even online. Anyone got any leads?
I like screen protectors cause of resale. That way when I resell the console, I can say the controller's had a screen protector since day 1 and can say it's used but in perfect condition in my description.
Baconsammy
Banned
The kind of scratches dust would cause you'd never see in normal usage of the device. My daughter's DS has scratches on the touch screen and they're not remotely visible when the screen is on.
That's because 99% of smartphones have glass screens, which makes screen protectors mostly useless. Resistive screens (wii u) scratch easier.
Id take the small chancw of a scratch than be 100% guaranteed looking at a lesser quality screen due to the screen film.
I don't think those fix scratches! And you'd have to use those either way to keep it clean, though some magical never-can-get-dirty screen protector might well be worth it anyway.
Every so often you can accidentally drag a bigger piece that can leave a visible scratch though, happened on my DSi while playing Layton.
That resistive angle is exactly why I'd like to get a screen protector, but I don't notice any IQ drops with Hori protectors. At worst maybe the Vita looks a bit worse from an off angle, but 99% of the time you'll be playing looking head on.
Anyways, I'm not seeing the Nintendo kit on GameStop or Amazon, so it goes to Hori by default.
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
I've never used a screen protector in my life, so no. If it starts to get scratched up to the point that the screen is notably effected, then I'd probably get one, though.
ChosenPredator
Banned
Hell yeah I am getting that and also probably those anti scratch glove things..i just really disliked all the smudges i saw on the pad it's disgusting plus the stuff is cheap to get to prevent such stuff.
snowdog1971
Banned
No because you don't need one if you keep the touchscreen clean. Buy yourself one of those lint-free cloths you use to clean specs and clean the screen using your breath to mist the screen before you use it and after you've used it. Then cover the screen with the cloth when not using the GamePad. Job done.
CrunchyFrog
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Going in naked as usual. Never liked screen protectors, always felt like it cheapened the aesthetic, and especially with touch screens negatively affected the input. I'll take the gashes as they come
out0v0rder
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the screen is made to be touched so naw. ds turned out fine after 5 years, barely a scratch.
superpickleman
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Scratches drive me crazy; the gamepad at my local Target already has a deep gash in it. I trust myself enough to go without one but eventually friends/family/etc will get their hands on it and I don't trust them as much.
ChosenPredator
Banned
it's not myself im concerned about but it's friends they always treat things so roughly and bash things with the power of ten gods so i just rather be prepared lol
Unless those are all variants of a DS they're probably capacitive touch screens, which are usually glass, and especially coated glass is harder to scratch. I took off my iPod Touch screen protector when it was getting too scratched for my liking (and, uhh, because I was slightly drunk and decided what the hell lets do this), and I have yet to see scratches on that. So yeah, I'd be against using them on capacitive unless they were crazy and used a plastic screen, but for resistive it's screen protectors whenever reasonable.