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Hello awesome people of Fami,
In September of 2018 i got myself a Nintendo Switch, and I've been a big fan of the system and its impressive lineup of games so far.
However, i've veen thinking how longer my Switch is going to last?
For some perspective, i have a DS Lite, a Wii and a 3DS XL. All of these still work. I am always careful with with my Switch. If my memory serves me well, i dropped it about two times, but fortunately both times were from a short distance and it landed on my couch both times. As i said before i'm very careful with my Switch and i clean it regularly too, which mostly consists of wiping off dust and specks on the system, controllers and dock. I use my Switch quite regularely. There are a couple of scratches on my Switch screen, which most likely comes from the dock. They're all on the side, though and not so distracting. I also have a glass screen protector, so the scratches are probably on that.
One thing i am slightly concerned about is the fan which can get a bit loud during gameplay. I hope this isn't a issue.
I'd guess i have about 550 hours of playtime on my Switch in total. When it comes to playstyles, i'd guess it's 70% docked mode and 30% handheld. I rarely play tabletop mode. Also, i rarely leave the house with my Switch, even if i play in portable mode.
I have sent my Switch in repair once, during the Summer of 2020 because of joycon drift.
I hope all of this information helps to answer my main question, how long is my Switch going to last?
I am a bit of a paranoid/anxious person, and sometimes i fear my Switch randomly dying on me and my games and all their save data being lost. For context, most of my games are saved on the cloud (i have NSO) and i have a Micro SD card, but not all games are stored on that card.
I really really hope my Switch lasts at least until late 2025. I understand Nintendo's next system will most likely be released earlier than this, but i've never really been an early adopter, i like to wait 1-2 years after a system launches to determine if it's worth getting.
Last, i am not willing to upgrade to a newer Switch model. I do not want to spend 300 Euros on a Switch, knowing i am likely going to buy Nintendo's next system within a few years. However if upgrading is the only way to save my Switch then i am willing to do it as a last resort.
So, back to the main question! How long is my 2018 Switch going to last? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, it would be appreciated if people provide tips on how to make sure my Switch lasts as long as possible and how to make sure my games are safe and sound if my Switch does suddenly die.
Thanks for your comments in advance!
In September of 2018 i got myself a Nintendo Switch, and I've been a big fan of the system and its impressive lineup of games so far.
However, i've veen thinking how longer my Switch is going to last?
For some perspective, i have a DS Lite, a Wii and a 3DS XL. All of these still work. I am always careful with with my Switch. If my memory serves me well, i dropped it about two times, but fortunately both times were from a short distance and it landed on my couch both times. As i said before i'm very careful with my Switch and i clean it regularly too, which mostly consists of wiping off dust and specks on the system, controllers and dock. I use my Switch quite regularely. There are a couple of scratches on my Switch screen, which most likely comes from the dock. They're all on the side, though and not so distracting. I also have a glass screen protector, so the scratches are probably on that.
One thing i am slightly concerned about is the fan which can get a bit loud during gameplay. I hope this isn't a issue.
I'd guess i have about 550 hours of playtime on my Switch in total. When it comes to playstyles, i'd guess it's 70% docked mode and 30% handheld. I rarely play tabletop mode. Also, i rarely leave the house with my Switch, even if i play in portable mode.
I have sent my Switch in repair once, during the Summer of 2020 because of joycon drift.
I hope all of this information helps to answer my main question, how long is my Switch going to last?
I am a bit of a paranoid/anxious person, and sometimes i fear my Switch randomly dying on me and my games and all their save data being lost. For context, most of my games are saved on the cloud (i have NSO) and i have a Micro SD card, but not all games are stored on that card.
I really really hope my Switch lasts at least until late 2025. I understand Nintendo's next system will most likely be released earlier than this, but i've never really been an early adopter, i like to wait 1-2 years after a system launches to determine if it's worth getting.
Last, i am not willing to upgrade to a newer Switch model. I do not want to spend 300 Euros on a Switch, knowing i am likely going to buy Nintendo's next system within a few years. However if upgrading is the only way to save my Switch then i am willing to do it as a last resort.
So, back to the main question! How long is my 2018 Switch going to last? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, it would be appreciated if people provide tips on how to make sure my Switch lasts as long as possible and how to make sure my games are safe and sound if my Switch does suddenly die.
Thanks for your comments in advance!