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Nintendo Confirms EU‑Only Switch 2 Revision With User‑Replaceable Batteries (www.extremetech.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/54327081

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[–] 155 points 2 months ago* (5 children)

So they are intentionally spending more to design a second version without user replaceable batteries, that really is hostile design.

Fuck Nintendo.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago*

    Eh depends how many factories or even just lines in the factory they’re using to produce them. Cheaper to retool some of the lines than all of them.

    Should they have made them all with replaceable batteries in the first place? Yeah.

    I doubt they were blindsided by these regulations. Maybe they were hoping to somehow get an exemption?

    Either way, fuck them and everyone else making devices with non-replaceable batteries.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I assume there are contracts to build the old design. Changing or breaking the contract will probably make it even more expensive for Nintendo. Also there are lot of in stock presumably. I wouldn't rule out a future version of the Switch 2 in other regions, with replaceable batteries. Maybe for a future Switch 2 OLED and Mini.

    I know, I give Nintendo too much of benefit of doubt... bad habbit of me. I don't even like Nintendo (anymore).

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Even if we ignore the manufacturing and material costs, changing over the entire production infrastructure (from injection molding to electronics and final assembly) is insanely expensive and would effectively shut down production until all of the verification runs are done. This way they can continue production for the unaffected regions.

    I'm not covering for Nintendo (they can burn in a fire for all I care), but I have worked in an electronics factory and knew some of the process engineers: any kind of change is a massive pain in the ass downstream.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Evem then, hardware revisions were always a thing. Doing something they're forced to rather than what they'd themselves want is surely a bigger pain in the ass, but clearly a hardware revision in and of itself isn't that big of a pain to be a shit hits the fan-only move.

    It's a regular part of manufacturing.

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  • [+] -24 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    On one hand I agree but on the other hand this EU version will probably have less battery capacity or even processing power as a trade-off. It has to fit in the same case and with the same components after all.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    All they have to do is not permanently glue the battery on. It otherwise would sit in a perfectly flush compartment that doesn't even need to be changed or would require a different battery.

    The only difficult part of replacing the battery in the current model is the fucking adhesive which makes this whole thing that much worse. If anything, it would be slightly cheaper to produce since they wouldn't need to buy glue.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    Unfortunately you are mistaken. They can‘t just place it in there loosely. It needs to be mounted in some way. Right now, repair guides glue the replacement battery back into place as well so it‘s actually not something you should skip. The new mounting system can very well result in a smaller battery size.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    It sits perfectly flush in its compartment and then has a plate pressing against the back when closed back up. It really doesn't need the adhesive. If you ever had to send it to Nintendo, tho, it not having the glue would be a clear indicator you opened it up and voided the warranty.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    That’s a cute idea but also naive. You voided the warranty the moment you separate the case to open that thing anyway. It doesn‘t even matter if it‘s glued or not and yes, Nintendo can tell. People do not glue it back together to trick Nintendo but to actually keep the thing in place. It will absolutely need to be mounted.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    But you can always carry a second battery and be at 100 percent instantly like the old days (2012)

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Real gamers skip the batteries and have their GBA on AC... Hoping mom doesn't step on the cord and yank it out again.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    When I was a kid I played Crisis Core on the psp but didn't have a memory card so I just had to leave it plugged in and running for a week. I was terrified that it would be unplugfed to vacuum or something while I was at school.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    I‘m not sure if replaceable means that. In fact I am very doubtful replaceable means you can replace it like older laptop batteries or Gameboy batteries. It‘s more like replacing a 3DS battery I imagine. So no, very much not be at 100 percent just like in the old days unless you regularly replaces your 3DS batteries. Not sure why you would.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Well if the backplate is screwed in like the 3ds I'm pretty sure someone would make a 3dprinted design that uses magnets and is easier to replace. If I ever get an European switch I'm going to model that if no one else does

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    • [–] 53 points 2 months ago

    They really just hate their users, huh.

    "OK, I'll comply... But just to you. Fuck everyone else, scumbags..."

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    [–] 34 points 2 months ago

    Cool. I'll keep emulating.

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    [–] 33 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    It's actually hilarious how much contempt they have for their victims XD

    I'm glad this item is a luxury item and not an essential one.

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    • [–] 30 points 2 months ago

    EU's tech regulation is so much better than in other regions of the world. I'm currently working on changing my consumption over to European tech and software products where I can.

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    [–] 18 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    If I ask a relative in Europe to buy one, would it work in the US?

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  • [–] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Just buy a steam deck and pirate it all

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Yes, it will work no problem. You might need to use an adapter for the power cable but otherwise you'll be fine.

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    • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Waiting to see how the fans defend this one. Glad I didn’t buy the Switch 2.

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    • [–] 4 points 2 months ago*

    Reminder that companies have not ended the world yet because there's anti-trust and pro-consumer laws put in place.

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    [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    Is this why the originals we're on sale like 2 months ago here?

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