*** The Official Nintendo Switch 2 ***

[VincentHanna]

Do you think a screen protector is needed as I will be plainly in mainly docked mode?

I never buy them usually, but a quick search for reports on Switch 2 screen reveals that because Nintendo already put a plastic coating over the glass (to help prevent the screen getting smashed), that layer actually scratches very easily.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1l4ekqf/the_screen_scratches_so_easily_on_the_switch_2/

 

[Raymond Lin]

I never buy them usually, but a quick search for reports on Switch 2 screen reveals that because Nintendo already put a plastic coating over the glass (to help prevent the screen getting smashed), that layer actually scratches very easily.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1l4ekqf/the_screen_scratches_so_easily_on_the_switch_2/

I expect that to be so as they don't put a glass layer on, and if that layer is not meant to be removed then it is as good as a part of the device so I might as well put my own glass layer on.

Even if docked, just do it, I will never see it anyway even if I applied it badly.

 

[Plainsong]

I bet you took the day off work too and now it's going to arrive after you would have finished

I wfh especially yesterday and it arrived at 18:08 :/

 

[sg0]

Free roam is really good. There’s a ton of stuff to find. Tricks are really good when you pull off a few too.

 

[Shaolin Chicken]

Ordered a couple of screen protectors, after reading the reddit thread, better safe than sorry. Now to get them fitted without any dust or bubbles.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Last night without thinking I treated the Switch 2 like my other retro handheld and plugged a USB-C cable into my monitor directly without the dock expecting a video feed...thinking my monitor can provide 60w charging so I could do the whole 1 cable thing.

It took 5 seconds for me to realised that the Switch 2 doesn't output video direct out of the USB-C but need the dock, which is a shame but silly me!

 

[Cromulent]

Not long now. Hopefully it arrives tomorrow morning rather than late in the day.

 

[JDR82]

I got the JSAUX 3-Pack Screen Protector, was £6.99 and went on perfect, didn’t bother with the alignment frame.

Also anyone tried Portal 2 it crashes at the title screen, was mid way through this on my OLED switch.

 

[beachBOYken]

All this talk of screen protectors, has anyone purchased the official case that comes with a screen protector, worth it?

 

[Raymond Lin]

All this talk of screen protectors, has anyone purchased the official case that comes with a screen protector, worth it?

I saw videos of the official case, it looks form fitting on a width perspective but the center part seems like a waste of space as the bottom half on the outside is completely flat.

 

[niggyg]

All this talk of screen protectors, has anyone purchased the official case that comes with a screen protector, worth it?

I've read it's a plastic screen protector. I'd go for a glass one if you can. I went for the 4 pack that was linked on here a few pages back. It's quite thin though.

I'm not sure why they have made it with such a gap in the dock. Maybe for airflow to help disapate the heat.

With regards to the screen, if it was such an issue cost wise to have gone for a 120hz 1080p OLED screen, I'd have preferred they stay at a 60hz either 1080p or 720p OLED screen. Then unleash the power when docked. The screen really is a bit of a let down for me.

 

[Raymond Lin]

I've read it's a plastic screen protector. I'd go for a glass one if you can. I went for the 4 pack that was linked on here a few pages back. It's quite thin though.

I'm not sure why they have made it with such a gap in the dock. Maybe for airflow to help disapate the heat.

With regards to the screen, if it was such an issue cost wise to have gone for a 120hz 1080p OLED screen, I'd have preferred they stay at a 60hz either 1080p or 720p OLED screen. Then unleash the power when docked. The screen really is a bit of a let down for me.

Really? I don’t have the oled version to compare to but RGC review just now says it’s very close to the Oled.

 

[Plainsong]

The screen protector that came with the official Switch 1 case was crap. Went for an Orzly one in the end. Tempered glass. Lasted the entire lifespan of the console. Great products.

 

[beachBOYken]

How important is the case, if using only at home? Waste of money?

 

[delta0]

All this talk of screen protectors, has anyone purchased the official case that comes with a screen protector, worth it?

I have the official case. It comes with a plastic screen protector. I’m sure it will be fine but I prefer glass.

 

[megalomanic]

That's a significant improvement for sure

I gave Fortnite a go and it's a big upgrade too, good IQ and holding 60FPS most of the time, It was barely playable on Switch 1 (when i tried it).

 

[Drollic]

What's the consensus on the screen vs oled so far?

 

[Noxia]

What's the consensus on the screen vs oled so far?

Not as good but not tragic.

 

[Raymond Lin]

How important is the case, if using only at home? Waste of money?

If it lives in the dock, no point.

I take mine on planes, take it in the car to my niece etc.

 

[delta0]

How important is the case, if using only at home? Waste of money?

It’s useful for travelling. It might be useful at home for storing it but otherwise it’s not going to get used much at home.