Recording summary · July 2018
Why I regret buying the Nintendo Switch
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Overview
Daniel purchased a Nintendo Switch out of boredom, mainly to play Fortnite, but returned to mobile play after encountering numerous hardware flaws and played the console daily for two weeks while reducing regular uploads.
Daniel criticizes the Switch hardware design, noting issues with Joy-Con thumbstick placement, the bottom-mounted charging port, a flimsy kickstand, weak battery life, muffled speakers, inferior screen resolution relative to the iPhone X, and reported dock scratching.
Daniel expresses dislike for Nintendo franchises such as Mario, Pokémon, Kirby, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while criticizing game pricing, the lack of free demos, and absence of refunds on the eShop.
Daniel concludes the Switch review, acknowledging microphone wind noise and stating plans to resume regular videos after finishing Zelda.
Themes
Nintendo Switch hardware flaws and accessories.
Game pricing, lack of free demos, and inability to refund games via the eShop.
Concluding remarks regarding the Nintendo Switch review, progress in Zelda, future video plans, and microphone wind noise.
Developments
Daniel purchased a Nintendo Switch undated.
Daniel purchased an accessory stand for the Switch undated.
Daniel purchased Zelda: Breath of the Wild for approximately $65 undated.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is unsure of the exact location of the Switch speakers, guessing they emanate from specific holes.
Daniel relies on third-party claims that docking the Switch risks scratching the display, having only used the dock once without experiencing it.
Whether games can be refunded in a physical retail store is unknown.
Daniel believes progress in the Zelda game is roughly halfway through.