Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, comes with a one-year limited warranty covering only certain types of defects. However, if your device suffers damage outside of that coverage, be prepared to pay significantly more for repairs than with previous models. According to Nintendo’s customer repair portal, fixing a water-damaged Switch 2 costs $179—$40 more than the $139 repair cost for a water-damaged Switch OLED. Accessory repair prices are also higher. For instance, repairing the Switch 2 dock costs $66 compared to $30 for the original dock, and the Pro Controller repair fee is now $48 instead of the previous $30. Other accessories like the AC adapter and camera cost $18 and $30, respectively, to fix. The only exception appears to be the Joy-Con 2 controllers, which Nintendo currently repairs for free, potentially as a goodwill gesture after widespread criticism over the original Joy-Con’s stick-drift issue. This suggests either improvements in design or a strategic customer service move. Overall, owning a Switch 2 could entail steeper maintenance costs unless users are covered under warranty or avoid accidental damage altogether.
Original title: Out-of-warranty Switch 2 repairs are a lot more expensive than the original console’s
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