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Does Anyone Else Wear White Cotton Gloves When Playing Nintendo Switch?
- Thread starter samthebreadman
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I think I feel less frustrated when I wear things into not functioning due to using it too much than when I am overprotective and sonething fails, heck I will not go around in the bus with cotton gloves, I would get curious stares than with the switch alone, which actually does not get any attention in this day and age.
If you want an example of what I mean by getting shiny and discolored over time, this is my DSi XL's dpad. See the ring around it? It's permanent and I believe it will happen to my switch too
how do you handle sullying things like plates from silverware scraping, mattresses and couches from lying or sitting on them, cars from driving them.... etc
this is a really strange thing to be concerned about. you do you, but this is part of how things work. your computer or phone is getting worn by posting this thread
No. I don't have the time or patience for that. Also, a $300 item isn't something I feel like I have to keep pristine.
If you want an example of what I mean by getting shiny and discolored over time, this is my DSi XL's dpad. See the ring around it? It's permanent and I believe it will happen to my switch too
It's a freaking toy device and a cheap one at that. If this discolouration makes you unable to play games on the thing buy a new one after a few years. Done.
I am all for products that you can 'buy for life'. Nintendo products are not in that category at all.
Don't know if this has been mentioned, but Nintendo once sent out free white gloves to protect the palm of your hand while playing Mario Party on the Nintendo 64.
www.cnet.com
This condition is called Ulcerative Nintendinitis. (As opposed to normal Nintendinitis, which is RSI of the thumb from the D-pad.)
www.bmj.com
Nintendo offers glove to prevent joystick injuries
The company agrees to provide protective gloves to owners of the "Mario Party" game after receiving numerous reports of children being injured playing the game.
www.cnet.com
This condition is called Ulcerative Nintendinitis. (As opposed to normal Nintendinitis, which is RSI of the thumb from the D-pad.)
Nintendo related injuries and other problems: review
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What is your financial situation like, suppose if you had to buy a replacement would you be able to? I'm curious if that's the reason you want to keep it looking tip top shape so you don't have to buy again. Because in the grand scheme of things if this is affordable for you, then it's an unreasonable amount of nothing. Especially if you're using a phone regularly and don't go gloves over it all the time.If you want an example of what I mean by getting shiny and discolored over time, this is my DSi XL's dpad. See the ring around it? It's permanent and I believe it will happen to my switch too
Nah can't say that I have. If I was honestly that worried about it I would just play docked but washing your hands before play should be enough.
I only wear gloves when I have to play fighting games with dpad. Obviously not switch and to protect my thumbs rather than the device. Playing SNK games would be sore thumb otherwise
I've played my Vita for years and it still looks fine. Why should I be any more worried about the Switch?
Also, I play 99%+ in docked mode using a Pro controller, so problem solved (if there even was one to begin with).
Also, I play 99%+ in docked mode using a Pro controller, so problem solved (if there even was one to begin with).
Haha I thought this was a sarcastic thread to highlight the terrible matte finish of the Switch that comes undone way too quickly by finger grease. But he was actually being real? I guess I can't hate though, his Switch will probably look a lot better than mine.
Once in a blue moon I find someone who always wears gloves. What makes people want to do that? Are they germaphobes?
Op by the time your switch gets worn from skin contact it will be a "babies toy". Also exposure to the air will color it.
If you want a pristine switch for collecting purposes buy a new one and leave it in the box unopened.
It might be a good idea to keep it in something like this.
If you want a pristine switch for collecting purposes buy a new one and leave it in the box unopened.
It might be a good idea to keep it in something like this.
I could see myself doing this if it were an extremely rare vintage synthesizer or something but this is a mass produced video game console; a toy, if you will. It is meant to be played and enjoyed. If you want a pristine copy to preserve for aliens to discover after the nuclear apocalypse, just buy another one and place it in a bunker buried deep beneath the ground.
I think the only thing you actually need to worry about regarding wear and tear is the joycons, and they're detachable, and replacable. That's one of the Switch's strengths as a handheld.
So, I really don't think you're doing yourself any favours here, it just sounds like a persistent inconveinience.
With normal handhelds I kind of get it though. With the Vita I was always worried about the buttons getting damaged over time, and that'd be the whole system gone if that happened, but as it turned out they're very durable, never had any issues with mine.
The only thing likely to go on any controller are the analog sticks really, sometimes the analog triggers but mostly the sticks. I work around that on my expensive PS4 controllers by putting thumbstick caps on.
So, I really don't think you're doing yourself any favours here, it just sounds like a persistent inconveinience.
With normal handhelds I kind of get it though. With the Vita I was always worried about the buttons getting damaged over time, and that'd be the whole system gone if that happened, but as it turned out they're very durable, never had any issues with mine.
The only thing likely to go on any controller are the analog sticks really, sometimes the analog triggers but mostly the sticks. I work around that on my expensive PS4 controllers by putting thumbstick caps on.
Don't overthink it, OP. It's a game device. It's meant to be played with and worn down through use
If you're really concerned about the pristine condition, then you should maybe consider getting another Switch and keeping it in the box as a collector's item
Me right before some rounds of Smash
If you're really concerned about the pristine condition, then you should maybe consider getting another Switch and keeping it in the box as a collector's item
Me right before some rounds of Smash
I was going to say "that's weird, OP," but I did put little squares of blue masking tape on my Super Nt on the power and reset buttons which makes it look weird. I did it because on video reviews I saw of it, the middle of those buttons are shiny from being pressed and I don't want that to happen on mine.
I always wear one of these when messing with my Intuos, not for surface protection (I'd just replace the surface sheet), but because I like how it gets rid of the friction from my hand rubbing against the tablet. It s not that it was a "problem" before, but it just feels so much nicer with it now.I DO use one of them fancy tablet gloves because Im worried about my skin steadily damaging the surface of my Wacom.
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At least nothing about their bathroom habits were mentioned...
