iKnackwurst
Member
look close, it's not faceless. It's backless as you slide it in with the back of the joycon facing you. This would be even worse as the whole screen slides along the dock.
Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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look close, it's not faceless. It's backless as you slide it in with the back of the joycon facing you. This would be even worse as the whole screen slides along the dock.
mohsinkhan
Member
Any consensus on what the best screen protector is?
Mammoth Jones
Member
I struggled with this. Tried the shower method but the screen got wet so I stopped and went outside the bathroom.
Just wiped it multiple times with a microfiber. Which just smeared all the dust on it in the end my shoulder( T-shirt ) got rid of all the particles and the screen saver looks flawless.
The 10$ regular official one worked well for me. I read if they're too thick the dock and rip em off.
ussjtrunks
Member
Just noticed surely they wouldn't be stupid enough to do that but we'll see
theonerayman
Member
Update on the amfilm tempered glass protector.
I put the protector on my screen monday early afternoon. I left the device off for roughly 2.5/3 hours. After that I played zelda undocked for about an hour then docked for about 4. Today I played Zelda docked for about 4 more hours and I am seeing zero issues with the adhesive holding it on my screen. Now it's possible that there is a different adhesive on these which could lead to some people having issues. But I believe that if you let your console settle once the screen on is you won't have any issues.
I put the protector on my screen monday early afternoon. I left the device off for roughly 2.5/3 hours. After that I played zelda undocked for about an hour then docked for about 4. Today I played Zelda docked for about 4 more hours and I am seeing zero issues with the adhesive holding it on my screen. Now it's possible that there is a different adhesive on these which could lead to some people having issues. But I believe that if you let your console settle once the screen on is you won't have any issues.
Thanks! Got it in blue. Should get to me on a Friday. Until then, this baby stays portable.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/503563..._query=Nintendo switch dock&ref=sr_gallery_10
Not sure if posted yet but this seems like a great idea to prevent screen scratches.
Not sure if posted yet but this seems like a great idea to prevent screen scratches.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
It looks great, but I am afraid it will be too tight of a fit
Same experience. Amfilm looks/feels beautiful.
WordsintheWater
Member
Ok, I guess this will be the first device I get a screen protector for.
Switch just fell 3 feet while docked onto the carpet.
Got a scratch on the playable area of the screen that I can't buff out.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2851/33333842455_81e7bd15ba_c.jpg
Switch just fell 3 feet while docked onto the carpet.
Got a scratch on the playable area of the screen that I can't buff out.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2851/33333842455_81e7bd15ba_c.jpg
Haint
Member
Nintendo themed pajama pants fashioned into artisinal sleeve, $20. Etsy gonna Etsy.
Nightly update!
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth), I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
So there you go!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth), I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
So there you go!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
Digital Savior
Member
I have the same one. No issues here so far. Installed on Monday. Played a long session today. I'm on vacation after tonight. It'll get a workout shortly.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
Nightly update!
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth, I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
At this time there aren't many cables left on Amazon, so get on it!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
That is good news. Now open Zelda and let's test with a game that really overloads the switch. Thanks for the heads up
Big Chungus
Member
whats a temporary way to prevent the screen from getting scratched until I get a screen protector?
an i use the white foam protective sleeve until then?
an i use the white foam protective sleeve until then?
There's no need. According to Anandtech:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
"Letting the Switch discharge and loading up Zelda again finds that power consumption has (unsurprisingly) increased, to 15.7W. Throwing on the partially discharged joy-cons bumps that up a bit further to 16.5W, coming fairly close to the official 18W limit of the dock. One thing to keep in mind here is that if we subtract out the 11W from earlier, we only end up with 4.7W left to charge the Switch's battery."
So it really won't see a noticeable increase with Zelda. The dock limits it to 18W anyway, and I saw 16.8W with RMX. So I *believe* we're golden. I can let others chime in here.
Digital Savior
Member
Nice setup. I may need to do this. My wife didn't want the Switch dock on the TV stand.
That's what I've been doing since four days, waiting for my Orzly protector to arrive.
No problem with that yet, it's a bit tighter to dock, though. I did cut a piece as big a the screen and I make sure it follows the Switch when I dock/undock it to make sure that, just in case there's dust on it, it doesn't grind it on the screen.
Just took a picture after cleaning it. It went in the dock a couple of times on day 1 but it doesn't seem like it scratched it. I work in electronics so we have a product called Plast-N-Glas that does a tremendous work at cleaning plastic screens...or any plastic lol. I'll use it when I'll have to apply my tempered glass for sure.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Took a close look at my dock tonight and...I think it's bent? It's hard to tell, really. If it is it's super minuscule.
Lightly move away any dust / grease with a microfibre cloth.
So tonight I'll be placing on the Hori screen protector that's arrived. Will try with the bathroom a little steamed. My screen is really clean anyway as I've only been playing docked, so will just use microfibre cloth to clean it beforehand. Just hope no dust particles come in this time. I'm very picky.
dolabla
Member
Nightly update!
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth), I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
So there you go!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
I'm very interested in this trick. What's the worst that could happen if something goes wrong? The cable just quit working? And not have any impact on the Switch?
And does it easily pop out of the dock?
That cable to go along with this:
I would like a longer cable than the one you linked. I see they have a 3 foot. I think that should be long enough to sit it on the Hori stand.
flyinpiranha
Member
Nightly update!
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth), I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
So there you go!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
Thanks for the update, it's only a foot but that's all I really need I guess. Other length options seemed to not be the same.
names2hard4you
Member
Will be getting that same cable for myself. This option seems a lot better than risk getting any scratches.
Thought about ordering the tempered glass made by Caseology since I have heard of them and not amFilm.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD36Q18/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Anyone know if these are any good?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD36Q18/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Anyone know if these are any good?
Garrett Hawke
Member
To be completely frank, most of these screen protectors are identical, they're just packaged differently.
Fyi connected the cable last night and everything works fine! No more putting the switch in the doc for me!
Impulsor
Member
Picking my cable up today.
Very reassuring to read that the power draw seems to be the same. It looks like the cable is a good quality cable.
RustySpoon
Member
Yeah, my dock is so bent that the switch itself just BARELY fits into it. Right now I'm draping a super thin glass cleaning cloth over the top and even that is almost too much. Switch dock fucking sucks.
CopperPuppy
Member
Last time I checked this thread was that big post of the guy sliding his Switch in and out of the dock repeatedly and unable to make a scratch.
Any developments since then? Is this a relatively minor problem, or what? Just trying to figure out how some are scratching their screens very easily while others can't scratch it at all.
Any developments since then? Is this a relatively minor problem, or what? Just trying to figure out how some are scratching their screens very easily while others can't scratch it at all.
zephervack
Member
This is brilliant, thanks for the info, will be buying one myself.
Primethius
Banned
My Switch is arriving next week. Is there a consensus on the best screen protector (protection vs. maintaining a good quality image)?
BrownWalrus
Member
Might not be the right thread for this but.. does anyone know if it's ok to leave the switch docked at all times? Like, does that screw with the battery or does it know to stop charging automatically? Haven't been able to find too much information on this.
I've been taking out the USB cable out of the dock but it's starting to feel dumb. I'm probably dumb.
I've been taking out the USB cable out of the dock but it's starting to feel dumb. I'm probably dumb.
It's a reasonable concern, based on what we've always been taught about batteries. I'm not sure if the switch mitigates this problem somehow, so I think you're clearly not out of line to do that.
MadClacker
Member
Yeah, I mean - I guess I just wanna hear some people say they frequently dock and undock and have yet to see any scratches to confirm it's not happening to everybody.
Frankfurter
Member
You are mostly fine. The battery will not be charged anymore once it reaches 100%.
BrownWalrus
Member
Sorry to hear that..
What I did was pretty ghetto but it works. I've put those screen/glasses cleaner cloths on both sides so that it covers up the inside. It looks trashy but pretty much guarantees the screen won't get scratched - plus it cleans both sides each time!
I may do this as well. How do you hold them up in place?
MadClacker
Member
I hope there's some kind of statement or official response to this soon!
Until then:
Until then:
BrownWalrus
Member
Honestly they just stay. I don't have a rubberband around them or anything. I may need to adjust them a little bit here and there but for the most part the tablet doesn't nudge them too much.
Alebrije
Member
Nightly update!
Just got in this USB C male to female cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM4ZL2A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Results!
Stuffed into the dock (and then wedged for stability with a cloth), I can report and confirm great success!
Bear in mind this is with NO USB accessories attached - so down the line we'll have to see what happens.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch DOCKED:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
Playing Fast Racing RMX with the Switch connected via female-to-male USB C cable:
Power draw maxed out at 16.8 Watts while charging Switch simultaneously.
I can't speak for Zelda since I haven't opened it yet, but the numbers for this test were identical on my Kill-A-Watt meter, no matter how it was connected.
Now, I'm not a power expert, neither do I claim to be. I can just provide my own info, and here - a picture to show the setup! You can see the dock is lit green, with the cable going into the Switch.
I have zero intention of BS'ing anyone - these are just MY findings at 1080p playing Fast Racing RMX. Now, both in the dock and connected via a cable - charging is SLOW when playing a game, but this is to be expected, apparently, - according to Anandtech's power tests. So the male-to-female setup is NOT at a disadvantage at this point, and is a super simple workaround. It also helps with those of us (like me) that have no room to shove the Switch in the dock without pulling it out of the shelf.
So there you go!
On the plus side, too, because the Switch is out in the open when docked, you may notice better JoyCon connectivity. YAY for positive side-effects!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11181/a-look-at-nintendo-switch-power-consumption/2
Good find. Why do you have those temperature/humidity sensors?