Damaged switch 2 screens

Its isolated and dumb- staple punctures.
But yea, the device is pretty exposed as its shipped regardless. Atleast face the thing down. lol
 
Nobody is saying that you don't have to ask for a replacement… 🙄 We are just pointing that a is known issue with some digital panels and not exclusive for the Switch 2…

Um, did you read the original post?

Nintendo LITERALLY said it isn't a defect (as in, they won't repair or replace it).

So yeah, they are saying that.
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Um, did you read the original post?

Nintendo LITERALLY said it isn't a defect (as in, they won't repair or replace it).

So yeah, they are saying that.
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Almost every company with devices that have digital panels have this, still you can ask for a replacement. Also dead pixels on new devices are not common.
 
Almost every company with devices that have digital panels have this, still you can ask for a replacement. Also dead pixels on new devices are not common.

Fam did you read the guy I was replying to at all?

He insinuated it is common. "welcome to 2004".

I am arguing it shouldn't be. And they absolutely should be repaired replaced. If you agree with that, then what is your argument with me?

Do you think I don't know it can happen? I worked on the MFin game industry and was around screens constantly.
 
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Fam did you read the guy I was replying to at all?

He insinuated it is common. "welcome to 2004".

I am arguing it shouldn't be. And they absolutely should be repaired replaced. If you agree with that, then what is your argument with me?
Welcome to 2004 is because this is a well known issue with digital panels for decades and if you're an unlucky person that receives a panel with dead pixels just ask for a replacement and done.
 
2 things:

1) what were those employees thinking?! Just use stickers for this like GameStop always has.
2) what was Nintendo thinking?! I've seen the unboxing and there's nothing between the screen and the box. Insane.
 
2 things:

1) what were those employees thinking?! Just use stickers for this like GameStop always has.
2) what was Nintendo thinking?! I've seen the unboxing and there's nothing between the screen and the box. Insane.
Nintendo has sold around 150 million devices with the same package with no issue, now they have to change the whole package because a random people did a stupid thing… ?
 
Welcome to 2004 is because this is a well known issue with digital panels for decades and if you're an unlucky person that receives a panel with dead pixels just ask for a replacement and done.

OK bro.

The context of the person I responded to was quite clear.

Be dense if you want. It's OK to lose an online argument, it's going to be alright.

You literally agreed with everything I said. Weirdest back and forth I've had on GAF in my many, many years.

All good bro. Enjoy your switch 2!
 
Almost every company with devices that have digital panels have this, still you can ask for a replacement. Also dead pixels on new devices are not common.
Aside from one Sony tv with a tiny clump of dead pixels, I dont think I've ever had dead pixels on any other TV, monitor, laptop screen, smartphone etc.... Heck even the display on my 20 year old clock radio is fine.

Anyone experiencing dead pixels, return that shit asap for a refund or exchange if you still got time. Dont be a sucker eating a shoddy product as the manufacturer tries to influence you saying dead pixels are the norm and ok.

Or just get it at Costco with awesome return/warranty policies and you dont have to worry about someone nitpicking whether there's enough dead pixels to qualify for a repair.
 
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Um, did you read the original post?

Nintendo LITERALLY said it isn't a defect (as in, they won't repair or replace it).

So yeah, they are saying that.
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I think officially despite what nintendo says, with dead pixels there has to be a certain amount before they are obligated to fix/replace it. They are sneaky with the wording without listing the exact dead pixel threshold.
 
Aside from one Sony tv with a tiny clump of dead pixels, I dont think I've ever had dead pixels on any other TV, monitor, laptop screen, smartphone etc.... Heck even the display on my 20 year old clock radio is fine.

Anyone experiencing dead pixels, return that shit asap for a refund or exchange if you still got time. Dont be a sucker eating a shoddy product as the manufacturer tries to influence you saying dead pixels are the norm and ok.
I had dead pixels issues with a brand new LG 4K monitor and a Samsung Galaxy phone, both replaced by the store.
 
I think officially despite what nintendo says, with dead pixels there has to be a certain amount before they are obligated to fix/replace it. They are sneaky with the wording without listing the exact dead pixel threshold.

Sounds right.

It's just ludicrous they (and many other companies) would tell people it's fine. New items should have zero defects. No matter how small. Ridiculous.

We are becoming really use to poor customer service these days.
 
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Sounds right.

It's just ludicrous they (and many other companies) would tell people it's fine. New items should have zero defects. No matter how small. Ridiculous.

We are becoming really use to poor customer service these days.
Even brand new cars can have issues, shits happens…
 
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Even brand new cars can have issues, shits happens…

Literally laws to protect from that.

Nobody is saying it can't happen to a new item. That's not my intention. My comment is meant as 'we shouldn't accept that'. See how I said "should" and not "can't" or "don't"? The response of "oh well" is the problem.

In your example, if you bought a car and something small (to compare it to the switch dead pixel issue) didn't work, like the cruise control, the car manufacturer would provide a fix under warranty.

Nintendo is saying it isn't a defect and thus, they will not fix it.

See the difference?

I'm not attacking Nintendo, I enjoy Nintendo consoles. I own 10. My attack is on their increasingly shotty CS / QS, and don't take it the wrong way - both Sony and MS are no better. Race to the bottom bs. Gamers are just weak and impulsive and they feast on that. It's gross.
 
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Literally laws to protect from that.

Nobody is saying it can't happen to a new item. That's not my intention. My comment is meant as 'we shouldn't accept that'. The response of "oh well" is the problem.

In your example, if you bought a car and something small (to compare it to the switch dead pixel issue) didn't work, like the cruise control, the car manufacturer would provide a fix under warranty.

Nintendo is saying it isn't a defect and thus, they will not fix it.

See the difference?

I'm not attacking Nintendo, I enjoy Nintendo consoles. I own 10. My attack is on their increasingly shotty CS / QS, and don't take it the wrong way - both Sony and MS are no better. Race to the bottom bs. Gamers are just weak and impulsive and they feast on that. It's gross.
Nintendo gives you a replacement too… They probably have those policies for years. Or ask for a full refund.
 
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Nintendo gives you a replacement too… They probably have those policies for years.

Buddy.

It says, literally on their own website, it isn't considered a defect.

What does that mean to you? It means they won't consider it a problem for replacement. If what B Beechos said is true, there has to be a certain amount of them before they consider it defective / eligible for repair and replace.

IMO, 1 of dead pixel especially if the console is fresh and new out of the box, should be enough for a replacement.

Obviously this doesn't apply beyond a reasonable time / warranty threshold.

What are we arguing about? I'm legit lost.
 
I don't get the attacks on Nintendo. The screens aren't being ruined because of the way packaging. It clearly worked just fine to ship the switch 2 to millions of people around the world. Sure it might seem dumb on the surface but it clearly works the way it was intended. They couldn't predict people would start stabbing through the package with sharp metal on purpose.
 
Literally laws to protect from that.

Nobody is saying it can't happen to a new item. That's not my intention. My comment is meant as 'we shouldn't accept that'. See how I said "should" and not "can't" or "don't"? The response of "oh well" is the problem.

In your example, if you bought a car and something small (to compare it to the switch dead pixel issue) didn't work, like the cruise control, the car manufacturer would provide a fix under warranty.

Nintendo is saying it isn't a defect and thus, they will not fix it.

See the difference?

I'm not attacking Nintendo, I enjoy Nintendo consoles. I own 10. My attack is on their increasingly shotty CS / QS, and don't take it the wrong way - both Sony and MS are no better. Race to the bottom bs. Gamers are just weak and impulsive and they feast on that. It's gross.
In Ontario, if you buy a brand new home built from the ground up, homeowners are entitled to two years warranty covered. There's different stages and deadlines for fixes, but at the end it gives homeowners time to ensure structural stuff is legit at the two year mark. All you do is submit paperwork for any deficiencies or repairs needed and the homebuilder will fix it. Every new condo investment I've bought with issues gets fixed, so it's not a scam.

Fixes can be anything from scratch marks, bad paint job, missing vents, power plug wires are sticking out, etc.... And if there's an issue they feel is a slog to do, they'll pay you out in cash if you agree to waive it. For example, the new condo I bought to flip should of had a double sink in the kitchen. But they installed one big single sink. They offered me $1,500 to waive it so they didnt have to redo it. I had the option. I took the money as I didnt care and was going to flip it after a few years anyway.

The way Nintendo treats it (or any other electronics company in the same boat), any defect is buyer beware unless they determine it's a major issue on their end.

If I had to deal with a company like Nintendo on issues, they'd try to classify whether the scratch marks and bad paint jobs are bad enough to fix up. Retarded. Dont be lazy and fix it guys.
 
Buddy.

It says, literally on their own website, it isn't considered a defect.

What does that mean to you? It means they won't consider it a problem for replacement. If what B Beechos said is true, there has to be a certain amount of them before they consider it defective / eligible for repair and replace.

IMO, 1 of dead pixel especially if the console is fresh and new out of the box, should be enough for a replacement.

Obviously this doesn't apply beyond a reasonable time / warranty threshold.

What are we arguing about? I'm legit lost.
I never had and issue with a Nintendo device about this, but like i said before just with an Samsung phone an a LG monitor. Samsung have this on their page and i received a replacement without any issue.
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So, that doesn't means that the Store or Nintendo is going to denied a replacement.
 
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Nintendo has sold around 150 million devices with the same package with no issue, now they have to change the whole package because a random people did a stupid thing… ?

Just because they've been packaging switches this way for years doesn't mean it's good.
 
He is saying it like it is, the first Switch was packed exactly the same yet you heard nobody about it.
Now people seem to have a hateboner for Nintendo everything is criticised.
There is nothing wrong with the box, i got my order from Nintendo in a nice carton box with Mario print inside, the actual box has a sleeve before you can open the box and take out the console, i saw someone commenting that the package was like a burger wrap so much bullshit people are spewing....

Nintendo thanks you for your service!

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If Nintendo changed its packaging, it'd be accused of not being 'environmentally friendly'. This is another non-issue caused by loons with staplers.
 
I never had and issue with a Nintendo device about this, but like i said before just with an Samsung phone an a LG monitor. Samsung have this on their page and i received a replacement without any issue.
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So, that doesn't means that the Store or Nintendo is going to denied a replacement.
Fair, but respectfully - that's anecdotal. I am referring to their wording and policy.
 
Fair, but respectfully - that's anecdotal. I am referring to their wording and policy.
Like i said before, almost every company that makes products with digital panels say the same thing… and that's nothing new or prevents asking for a replacement. That's what im trying to said.
 
Fam, ima tell you right now - if I am paying for a screen device and it has dead pixels, it should be REPLACED.

Thats insane. I like Nintendo, but don't blindly support that Bs. It's a brand new item.

I have owned many screened gaming devices as well as multiple high end TVs, and never once have I had that out of the box. If I did, it would have been right back at the store. Nintendo cockyness with that response is next level stupid. Gamers are so weak and will buy anything, and they know it.
That's what I'm telling you though. Is because it's so common with the manufacturing process of LCDs that it is never considered a defective product. It's never been that way before. So this is not a new situation. And also, maybe more importantly, it's not a Nintendo-specific situation. It's only being brought up out of context due to the new product launch, but it's nothing new or relevatory.
 
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Regardless of shit packaging, I'd punch the shitstain who stapled my box right in the face, damaged screen or not. The box is a part of the product I pay for and those employees are straight up damaging purchased goods even if the screen didn't get touched.
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Dead pixel on Tv, monitor, cellphone or any other screen device = defective product, return and get a new one.

Dead/stuck pixels on Nintendo screen = perfect normal, not sign of defective screen.

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I'm a Nintendo dickrider and even I can't swallow a dead pixel.
 
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