From PC Mag: Nintendo fans may be rejoicing (if they can get their hands on the elusive new console) as the Switch 2 finally sees its official release, but the charm of the original Nintendo Switch has been tarnished a bit by a decision from iFixit to slash the repairability score of the first-gen handheld gaming console.
The original Switch got an eight out of 10 from iFixit for repairability after its debut, but it now drops down to a four. The Switch's most famous durability issue has been the Joy-Con controllers that have experienced drifting problems, but that's only part of the story here.
Since the Switch first launched, "we've scored a lot more handheld gaming consoles and developed a more comprehensive grasp of what’s possible in this hardware space," iFixit says. "Plus, our understanding of what makes a product repairable has grown a lot in eight years, and the Switch didn’t age as gracefully as we’d hoped.”
Handheld consoles like the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and Steam Deck have improved functionality and are more repairable than the Switch. Many also include modular designs that make it easier to switch out parts.
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