The first Nintendo Switch dies in the wild, blue screen of death style

We’re roughly half a day into the launch of the Nintendo Switch here on the east coast of the U.S., and it looks like we have our first victim. Reddit user supportdevil (figures) took to the Nintendo Switch subreddit to show off their bricked console.

[-Mezzo-]

Man I feel bad for the guy, I would hate it if my Just Bought gadget got busted like that.

Hope he can get it Switched,... hahahahahaha, get it, 'Switched', like it's the name of the console 'Switch', hahahahahaha.

[subtenko]

switched for another working console :)

[SolidStoner]

Switched Nintendo Switch, and when switched, Nintendo Switch if you press the switch, Nintendo Switch, switches on! :) amazing console!!!!!

[Relientk77]

I like your terrible joke lol

[-Mezzo-]

It's so bad, it's good. Lol

[Kaneki-Ken]

Hoping my switch doesn't suffer the same fate later today once I get it from Amazon locker or it will be the worst birthday present.

[mcstorm]

Wish I had gone with Amazon for mine. Ordered it form zavvi and has not arrived today been told it will be tomorrow as I did not pick next day delivery even though they did not offer me that option to start. Never using them again.

[LackTrue4K]

"I don't get it"

[oof46]

Bonus points if you said it in Scooby Doo's voice.

[sinspirit]

My Wii was broke a few days after launch as well. Though I was very sad about it at the time. Two and a half months of not being able to find one at Target, with the refund for the console on a gift card.. I ended up getting the PSP and MGS Portable Ops. This was actually one of the best decisions I ever made. I was ridiculously good at it. I believe I used my old name "Edge of Sins" at the time. Either way, a lot of people told me I was one of, if not the best, on the NA servers B) When Portable Ops + came out it was awesome to finally talk to some of the same players with real messaging and not pre-made messages. If they relaunched this game on the Switch, Vita, or PS4, even as a direct port with simple resolution bumps and control updates. I think it would be amazing.

[gbsrnctaln]

I dont get it.

[NecoTehSergal]

I can see the memes already, if Switch somehow has a failure rate like the Xbox 360 did? There'd be so many punny names for the Switch to reference its ease of breaking down - will have to see if this was just a 1 in a million fluke.

[bunt-custardly]

You didn't need to explain the joke we got it. Very funny it was too.

[AuToFiRE]

Ahh Mezzo, I've missed your antics on the forums

[-Mezzo-]

I miss you all as well, although I'm lurking over there almost everyday I don't post much, it's gotten way too Political for me.

I will contribute from now on, because like I said, miss interacting with you all. 😁

[EddieNX]

Mines purring like a majestic kitten! It was weird at first, the shape, size, feel of it. But after a few hours its like I've always had it! Its fuckin awesome.

[BenqMagician]

How is it weird? The shape, size, feel? It looks like with the joy cons connected a wii u tablet.

[EddieNX]

Like a learning curve, it all felt bizzare for an hour.. But once you get used to it all, its amazing!!!

[EddieNX]

The joycon on the grip feels very strange compared to xb1 controller at first as do they on the tablet. But I quickly got used to it. I wont be buying the pro controller anytime soon. It feels waaay different to the Wiiu gamepad as well,much thinner.

Hope that clears things up...

[The 10th Rider]

It doesn't feel like a Wii U tablet at all. I caved and picked one up today and it feel completely different from the Wii U's gamepad. It took a little getting used to, but it's pretty comfortable to use. I will definitely be picking up a pro controller at some point.

[Nitrowolf2]

Its not a wii u in terms of feeling. Concept wise, yes, but in how it feels not at all. I was surprised TBH cause i thought it would be. What feels weird to me is the Wii U controller

[oof46]

I really don't understand the downvotes Eddie is getting.

[sinspirit]

Have you got one? Mine's also working fantastic, despite me rushing to put it together and put the shoulder strap on upside down, whoops!

I felt it was a little small, which is understandable. But, after some time it feels pretty good, like a nice variant of the GameCube controller. I also like the analogs in the same spots on both sides for a nearly identical grip with both hands. But, it's fine after getting used to it and I understand it's for allowing others to have the same button access with both Joy-Con's with party games and multiplayer.

@The 10th Rider

Indeed. While very similar in layout, it's a little smaller. It just takes some getting used to.

I'm not complaining about it. I also had to get used to the DS4 when I got a PS4. Afterwards it was very comfortable.

[DragonDDark]

It feels like a bigger Vita for me lol

[KevWriter]

I got mine today too. It's working great. It's really a high-tech tablet with a docking station. Nothing wrong with that - that's just what it "feels like". I'm not a fan of the controller (kinda small for adult hands), but I ordered the Pro controller, so that should take care of that problem. And Zelda is fun.

[Relientk77]

I hope Nintendo sends him a new console then. That sucks

[PhoenixUp]

Such is the risk of being an early adopter

[JackBNimble]

Not really, every piece of electronics ever made has a failure rate... I believe the acceptable rate is 3%. I guess we will have to wait and see if the switch can stay within the 3%.

[NotoriousWhiz]

I work in software and not hardware, But an acceptable failure rate for us is 0.00001%.

[badz149]

3%?! What? Last gen was when the rate has been raised. 57% is the new standards now.

[nitus10]

Actually, for electronic devices, the failure rate can be from 2% to 5% depending on the complexity of the device.

For more information (warning some fairly complex maths) https://en.wikipedia.org/wi... but the bottom line is no reputable company wants to produce a product that has a large failure rate especially one that occurs within or even around the warranty period.

It must be realized that anything that has moving parts or is electronic will fail over time. When? Well, how long is a piece of string?

[AmUnRa]

Yes your right, the norm in failure rate is between the 3 and 5 procent
There was one console who had the biggest failure rate in the history of gaming.

Ladies and gentleman here whe present the king of failure rate, with more than 55%;
wait for it...wait for it... the Xbox360😇😇

[PhoenixUp]

That doesn't change the fact that early adopters are more likely to come across issues than consumers who buy the product at a later date

[bumbleforce]

I'd be so mad. Time to SWITCH to an x1 or ps4

[davand114]

Same thing happened with the ps4/x1 it's the risk of being a early adapter.

[Segata]

Yeah I remember launch XBO's some of them not accepting peoples discs. Kept spitting them back out.

[ziggurcat]

My launch PS4 was one of the defective units. All I had to do was call Sony, and they sent a coffin, and sent me a ew one when they received the faulty console.

It's not a huge deal, and this person will be able to just get it replaced with no problem or money it if his own pocket.

[Pancit_Canton]

BOTW (BLUE ON THE WINDOW), instead of breath of the wild.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

.............................. ................ha

[Gamist2dot0]

It could probably be mishandled in the delivery process to either the consumer or the warehouse/store. :/

[Sirk7x]

There are some angry ass people who work in postage who throw people's shit around for fun.

[Angeljuice]

That's why all packaging should be resistant to at least a 5 foot drop. Most couriers will tell you to make sure you do.

[Altovoltage]

It's time to switched to a better console

[GuruStarr78]

This always seems to happen to a few consoles on launch day. Not just to Nintendo.

[Einhander1971]

Agreed fucking amazing been playing zelda for hours no prob with syncing, running like a dream. It's brilliant how all compact it is:)

[Dan_scruggs]

shit happens

[DarXyde]

The people suggesting that person switches to a different console amuse me. Like the early PS4s and Xbox Ones, I'm sure these are very isolate incidents.

Now if Nintendo does nothing to address their issue, then certainly, do a personal boycott. Otherwise, it's unfortunate, but if you're covered, no worries.

[CrimsonWing69]

That was fast

[davand114]

This happens to literally every console. The ps4/xbox/wiiu had these reports shortly after midnight.

[Chrisgamerguy]

It's one of the cooler red and blue ones too, what a shame :(

[masterfox]

If I were you I would watch out for this Switch thing cause the user said it got all noisy and shutdown and it won't turn On, thats definitely a overheating issue and if you take into consideration in a past article that said that Nintendo batteries were manufacture from the same place of the the exploding Samsung S7 note batteries that's definitely worrisome.

Seriously people watch out for this thing the S7 note issue was no joke.

[GrimReaperGamer]

I'm just hoping this doesn't happen to me, as I was out since 3:30 am this morning waiting for my local EB Games to open at 8am just to get my Nintendo Switch. I feel bad for the dude, so hopefully Nintendo will send him a new console.

[nitus10]

It's not just hopefully. Nintendo will send him a new console although there will be a delay due to the postal service.

[Donnie81]

Ill give nintendo some props, they always ship well built goods. I'm sure they have shipped a dud but I can't think of any. My new still works, might have to blow in it for 5 minutes but it still plays duck hunt like a champ

[nitus10]

Ah, nostalgia. 😉

BTW. Has anyone managed to shoot that Bl**dy Dog yet?

[jholden3249]

I've always had good luck with new consoles day one. Although I got a PS4 for my friend in Costa Rica and shipped it to him, and it was overheating and shutting off. Couldn't even stay on long enough to update. Finally put a fan on it while it updated, which of course fixed it. Close call.

Usually Nintendo is pretty solid with their hardware. Built to last. Remember this destructive testing on PS2, Xbox and GameCube? Dropped GC from 30 feet, hit with a sledge hammer, that thing still booted up every time lol https://m.youtube.com/watch...

[MADGameR]

ROFL

[SynestheticRoar]

I would lose my shit.

[Kubark]

It's a POS console. Why would you want to buy it in the first place?

[Mexxan]

Hilarious! Keep on banging those symbols to keep us entertained - you little monkey

[Segata]

I never do launches as they are always with a few issues. PS4 and XBO had technical issues as well at launch. I don't remember what issues Wii U had. I got my PS4 in 2015 and a later model with a better disc drive and I think fixed the reset issue. I hope he can get this resolved but it does show beware of launch systems.

[gammaray13]

maybe he should switch to Sony

[About30Ninjas]

And this is why I don't buy consoles day 1 a console is a investment spend your money right

[kythlyn]

Sent mind back... blatant dead pixel. :(

[Platformgamer]

a console overpriced and less powerful than the other ones... share the same (rare but dangerous) problems? ahahah

[MagicBeanz]

Well that didn't take long.

[Lily5Fry]

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[WelkinCole]

Switch sales are going to skyrocket like with the x360

[Dragonscale]

Switch off lol.

[Gwiz]

I hope mine won't do that lol but I guess that's needless to say.

[Godmars290]

That's not suppose to happen with Nintendo consoles.

[RosweeSon]

Question is, is it first of many or a rogue system that just didn't wanna play ball. New tech? Or new ways of using it always gonna come up with some problems however Nintendos track records I'll be very surprised if this turns out to be a RROD situation... in fact id say already it's not gonna happen it's launched worldwide sold near 2 million and only this one faulty system. Sucks for the owner, until new one arrives but 1 faulty out of 2 million... 👍🏻

[opinionated]

There's bound to be a few defective ones. That's just the way this shit works. Might be a while till he gets a replacement which sucks.

[Realms]

WOW!! When was the last time you saw Nintendo hardware fail they definitely rushed the Switch. I still have some of their old systems that work.