Will let you know tomorrow (maybe today if the shipping winds are blowing just right).I wonder if someone could get a brand new switch and test that for any bending.
I hope it's not some kind of aluminium thing again
Perhaps its getting too hot in the dock and causing the warping?
I can't see anything in that unbent image with the shadow.
It's my picture. In my post I didn't call it unbent because there is a slight gap on the right side of Switch, but it's the smallest gap I've seen yet and it's no more than a millimeter tall. I took another picture under better lighting conditions and you can see the light leakage there.
It's my picture. In my post I didn't call it unbent because there is a slight gap on the right side of Switch, but it's the smallest gap I've seen yet and it's no more than a millimeter tall. I took another picture under better lighting conditions and you can see the light leakage there.
It's my picture. In my post I didn't call it unbent because there is a slight gap on the right side of Switch, but it's the smallest gap I've seen yet and it's no more than a millimeter tall. I took another picture under better lighting conditions and you can see the light leakage there.
It's my picture. In my post I didn't call it unbent because there is a slight gap on the right side of Switch, but it's the smallest gap I've seen yet and it's no more than a millimeter tall. I took another picture under better lighting conditions and you can see the light leakage there.
Oh gawd, there's going to be a GameXplain episode on this now isn't there...
Sorry, I was the one that linked the picture here without any of the accompanying text. The post was written on my phone, and it was far easier just to copy the images instead of entire posts. I interpreted your post as mostly positive, so I put it in a distinctly different category.
I will add your comments to it, now.
^ One side seems to be significantly more bent though, a very slight curvature on the other side might still mean the problem originated on the other much more bent side.
Like the heat moves but doesn't leave a mark in the centre where it's more stable.
I got my Switch at launch and noticed a few days later after while looking at the centre tablet that it was slightly bent. I thought it was just my Switch but turns out at least two other people are experiencing this issue as well.
This is an image (not my photo btw) of how mine sort of looks:
My photos (still need to take extra)
As you can see, it's slightly bent. I do plan on returning it back to Nintendo but maybe at a later time to see if they implement save transferring first (since I put 90+ hours into Zelda already and don't want to lose that progress). And yes, I do have a case for the console from the very beginning but still noticed the problem.
Anyone else have a bent Switch?
Whelp...
What a piece of crap
I posted this several pages back, but looks like the same issue here with my switch.
Mines bent also, I've played mostly in docked mode. I wonder if the heat is causing it to warp.
Mine is bent too but I didn't notice until I was looking for it.
Continued: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=233243816&postcount=9905
Is not about the dock. I used the hori stand and a usb cable extender to avoid using the craptastic dock included by nintendo and my switch is bet, no too much to be noticeable but sure is bent.
Yeah, without pictures of that same person's switch out of the box, it is hard to say anything.
Mine has a slight curve, I guess? I don't know whether it is a defect or within standard production variation.
Fuck. Just did the ruler test.
Mine is bent.
Just checked mine. There's some separation between the front, and back plastic, around the volume rocker.
This sucks!
Posted in the other thread for this but my Switch is also bent. I don't believe it was from being docked though, it's just the way it is I think.
I bought it from Amazon Warehouse meaning it's possible it had prior use to me owning it, though I don't really think that's the case.
Mine too is slightly bent. However, I first noticed it a least a week ago, but assumed it was either part of the deign or "manufacturing variation." Until we see someone document a fresh, out of the box switch warping over time due to the heat, I'm going to assume the bend is most likely due to the same rushed manufacturing timeline that likely lead to the bent docks. As long as this issue doesn't brick the system, or continue to worsen to the point of making the Swirch uncomfortable to hold or make it difficult to put the system in and out of the dock, I doubt this will become an issue for most people.
But I must say, as much as I love the Switch as a concept and a thing I use almost daily, the number of hardware issues are starting to really stack up. The joycon connectivity issue (supposedly fixed now), bent docks and scratched systems, and now possibly this warping issue. Hell, my joycons are even getting a little loose and creaky. Really hope Nintendo gets this stuff sorted out before these issues start to penetrate to the casual audience and tarnish the systems reputation before it gets a real foothold in the market and more developer support.
Really, really glad I bought a replacement plan from Best Buy.
I've been using mine for about a week, 90% of the time docked.
There's virtually no gap (less than a millimeter on the right) between the ruler and the console. Compared to other pictures of curved switches at similar angles I think I can assume this one is as straight as possible.
My hypothesis is that bending is yet another manufacturing defect and some are coming out of the box already bent.
^ One side seems to be significantly more bent though, a very slight curvature on the other side might still mean the problem originated on the other much more bent side - if the battery getting hot is to blame - should it get hot while plugged in and charging?
Like the heat moves but doesn't leave a mark in the centre where it's more stable (and cool, if the fans are there).
It's a really tightly packed system, there might not be enough room for the heat with the clocks it's running at while docked.
If anyone plays only in handheld mode and has this issue then it doesn't rule out heat being an issue...
If someone bought one new and it came bent then it might be manufacturing, but you'd probably notice if your switch came that bent.
The only other question is how hot does this have to be for it to happen. This thing is fan-cooled while most phones and tablets can run very hot without any cooling so you'd expect bending to be a common problem there.
Hence why it feels like there isn't enough information at the moment.
The battery is the left side of the picture. The right side you are saying is more bent is where the SoC is and the fan.
Other than what I said above in another post, there's always the possibility that the system could've bent via other means like manufacturing errors or leaving your Switch in a heavy bag without a case putting weight onto one of its sides.
Still, that's why I said there needs to be more info.
I don't know exactly why phones don't need active cooling (maybe they run out of battery before they turn to flames)..but if Nintendo thought it was necessary to add fans to the switch then it probably needed them.
I can't imagine it being manufacturing, you'd notice it when you bought it.
It has to be heat... is it a fan/ventilation issue with some units... or is it some people are playing for Zelda a lot longer at higher clock rates while docked...
I don't know exactly why phones don't need active cooling (maybe they run out of battery before they turn to flames)..but if Nintendo thought it was necessary to add fans to the switch then it probably needed them.
I can't imagine it being manufacturing, you'd notice it when you bought it.
It has to be heat... is it a fan/ventilation issue with some units... or is it some people are playing for Zelda a lot longer at higher clock rates while docked...
Do you know where the GPU and CPU are by any chance?
The reason it uses a fan is to prevent thermal throttling.
Also, you can go prove the problem is due to heat but you don't sound certain about the cause of it.
It would have to be underneath the fan which is in the middle of the device.
Mine is also slightly bent on the right side.
I'm not sure what to do; I bought it at launch w/ GameStop warranty - but the serial number tied to it. Let's say I want to try to preserve my saves and send it to Nintendo for repair, in all likelihood they'll send a different replacement back.
If they do that, and serial now different, I lose the warranty I bought?
(Have never sat on it, it's either been docked or carried in my BOTW special edition case/the one that came in special edition game).
GAF has such unreasonable expectations. Switches are meant to have curves.
Launch hardware always has problems. I'm sure Gamestop will give people a fair trade in for the next revision of the Switch.
Both the PS4 and Xbox One had nearly perfect launches, I can't recall a single launch hardware problem with either. It's entirely reasonable for people to want their $300 device to not bend or scratch.
Both the PS4 and Xbox One had nearly perfect launches, I can't recall a single launch hardware problem with either. It's entirely reasonable for people to want their $300 device to not bend or scratch.
Both the PS4 and Xbox One had nearly perfect launches, I can't recall a single launch hardware problem with either. It's entirely reasonable for people to want their $300 device to not bend or scratch.
PS4 launch controllers had issues with the analog rubbing off. Issue with the system turning into a jet engine. Issues with the Blu Ray drive as well.
XB1 had issues with the Blu Ray drive. There was a mandatory day 1 patch, otherwise the system wouldn't work. Bumpers on controller were a nightmare. Controllers started to creak after a short time.
GAF has such unreasonable expectations. Switches are meant to have curves.
Launch hardware always has problems. I'm sure Gamestop will give people a fair trade in for the next revision of the Switch.
I don't know what u guys do with your consoles, but maybe mine would look like that if i borrowed it to my 6yo sister.
I don't know what u guys do with your consoles, but maybe mine would look like that if i borrowed it to my 6yo sister.