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[–] andybytes@programming.dev 6 points 20 hours ago

the Switch 2 is a waste of money.

[–] Susurrus@lemm.ee 9 points 1 day ago

This was inevitable. Everybody who was ever going to buy a Switch has already bought one. How else are they going to make more money? Keep increasing prices and keep cutting costs (enshittification essentially). These two will be the centre of all big business for the coming years.

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 34 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Not a problem. I wasn't gonna buy one amyways.

[–] Sixtyforce@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 hours ago

I will, used in a few years. Assuming emulation isn't rapidly done again.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

dint buy the original switch, considered how they kept trying to keep ahead people tried to homebrew it, also because the lack of quality games. also all the bloatware they adding as a requirement to use some of thier services.

[–] AnarchistArtificer@lemmy.world 55 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I really appreciate iFixit and how they help bring the discussion of repairability to the forefront.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

i was looking at them originally to fix my pixel 5a phone, than realize it wasnt worth the cost. not because ifixit, but because of the unreliability of the 5a at the time, i changed to a non-google phone this year.

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Great video. That's a disappointing outcome though.

It was interesting to hear though that Nintendo hasn't made any replacement parts available for the original switch, despite the fact that New York State apparently requires this by law.

I wonder if they'll be forced to comply with that at some point. There are probably other jurisdictions that require this or that will require this soon. I'd love to see some pressure applied to companies that don't make replacement parts available.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 23 points 1 day ago (3 children)

At this point I trust in the EU to force Nintendo to play the right-to-repair game.

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, the EU has shown they're serious when it comes to consumer protections. It's great to see!

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (2 children)

For example, coming into effect in 12 days, on the 20th of June, for smartphones and tablets:

  • Durability: Devices should be resistant to accidental drops and protected against dust and water.

  • Battery longevity: Batteries must endure at least 800 full charge and discharge cycles while retaining at least 80% of their original capacity.

  • Repairability: Manufacturers must make critical spare parts available within 5 to 10 working days, and continue offering them for 7 years after the product is no longer sold in the EU.

  • Software support: Devices must receive operating system upgrades for at least 5 years from the end-of-sale date.

  • Repair access: Professional repairers must have non-discriminatory access to any required software or firmware.

They will also have to include a sticker on packaging that has standardised information on it concerning energy efficiency, battery life, repeated drop test results, battery endurance in charging cycles, repairability score, and water/dust protection rating:

Source

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[–] aTun@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought Nintendo devices were built like tanks, nes, snes, all old consoles are still playable. How long did the new Nintendo devices like switch last? I think the screen and battery are the main limit of devices life.

[–] mlg@lemmy.world 0 points 19 hours ago

Lol nah, they might be generally well designed, but they've been making it all in China (until now for tariff bypass) for decades now, so you don't get the Japanese OEM quality shine you usually get out of other electronics.

Most of the repair will be for damaged consoles. Switch 1 battery lasted pretty well considering most phone batteries begin to deteriorate around 4 years.

Aside from that though, I expect the joycon drift issue to be unfixed which will be the real issue, especially as warranties expire.

[–] xeekei@lemmy.zip 44 points 2 days ago

Not surprised, given it's Nintendo. My Switch Lite has seen very little use since I got my Steam Deck, tho.

[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 45 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I mean yeah, I wouldn't expect otherwise. Nobody hates their fans more than Nintendo does.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 6 points 1 day ago

Ironic because apparently the fan is actually pretty easily replaceable.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 46 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Not surprising. Nintendo is turning into the Apple of the video game world.

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nintendo has been the Apple of the video game world since the N64.

NES actually, a good number of PC games got made because folks didn't want to deal with Nintendo and Sega arguably got into the market cause Nintendo was too strict in their publishing policy. That last bit is ironic given the AI slop and hentai on their online store, nothing against the hentai I just think it's funny.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Even Apple makes more repairable hardware.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 3 points 1 day ago

Yeah once sued. They weren't going to offer it up otherwise, I suspect something similar is going to have to happen to Nintendo.

[–] cley_faye@lemmy.world 49 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Part of the difficulty is that Nintendo have hitsquads that will blow your city if you even look sideways at one of the screw.

[–] phar@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Blow a whole city? That's dedication

[–] cley_faye@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

There is nobody with more dedication than IP lawyers and Nintendo.

[–] SaladKing@lemm.ee 124 points 2 days ago (2 children)

All the more reason for me not to purchase it.

[–] errer@lemmy.world 34 points 2 days ago (3 children)

After the initial excitement I think the Switch 2 is gonna bomb. Offers too little for too much.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 29 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Maybe if it was 349 or 399... but 499 is wild

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's not even the biggest issue for me. The $80 games that never get discounted will cost a lot more than that pretty quickly. Plus I know they push their subscription service too.

As a PC gamer, fuck that. I'll play cheap better games on my free operating system that I actually control on my hardware that I can repair and replace easily. Nintendo games interest me, but not nearly at the price they're asking for with what they're offering.

[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Also on PC you don't need to pay a premium for mobile device parts if you have no need for them.

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[–] MudMan@fedia.io 78 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I implore people to watch the teardown guide itself, which is way more nuanced than the clickbaity The Verge article.

I'm not a fan of the use of glue in the joycon sides and the fact that the color strips under the controllers are hiding screws. The bigger complaint is the battery glue, especially because you can imagine aftermarket parts with bigger capacity could be a thing here. I definitely wouldn't open this thing unless it has a problem.

Some components are still modular, which is nice. I can't imagine the sticks not having changed design is great, but it's entirely possible they're way more durable, which the teardown acknowledges. Keep in mind that, while all controllers can drift, most controllers don't fail that way. It's possible to build this type of stick without widespread issues. Time will tell, though.

[–] hitwright@lemmy.world 36 points 2 days ago (19 children)

The switch 2 gives out complete apple vibes. It's repairability is pretty horrid after watching the teardown guide.

Controllers will fail sooner or later and will have to be replaced. Here it will end up replacing the whole stick just due to glueing small parts of the controller.

Battery will also fail sooner than later. The whole thing yells planned absolesence...

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[–] Plebcouncilman@sh.itjust.works 24 points 2 days ago (7 children)

What’s the appeal of the switch for when PC handhelds exist ? I just don’t get it why you would buy this unless you had children. Nintendo Games are good but they’re really not that good either.

[–] LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz 38 points 2 days ago (4 children)

People like playing Nintendo original games. Mario games, Zelda games, etc.

The only way to legally play those is on the switch.

Yes, even non children play those games.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I have children, like their first party titles, and dislike piracy. I also have a PC handheld that gets more use than the Switch, and I like both.

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[–] TORFdot0@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Battery life and weight. That’s what keeps me from getting a pc handheld. Although the switch 2 is so big I don’t know if that holds true anymore

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[–] cley_faye@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Mario. Zelda. Metroid. For a time the occasional Splatoon. Maybe a Wario once in a while too. Some Pikmin. Even the built-in (paid) list of emulator games are attractive.

Also, you severely underestimate the convenience factor for a lot of people. Yeah, I have a Steam Deck, and 95% of the time, it's a completely seamless experience. With consoles, it's 100% of the time. People want a "I turn it on, I start a game", not a "I turn it on, I might be able to start a game, and sometimes it needs a bit of fiddling, not much, but, more than zero. And sure, I could have this or that other thing by going there and running that, you know, sometimes".

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