Author Topic: How many other people here have had DS hardware issues? (Read 11589 times)

NWR_insanolord · « **on:** July 08, 2010, 08:29:10 PM »

Because I've had 5 separate units fail on me in 5 separate ways.

My launch DS Phat's touch screen stopped responding; my first DS Lite's hinge broke completely off; the top screen of my second DS Lite cracked. My DSi's R button quit working recently, but this time it was still under warranty and I sent it back to Nintendo for repair. In the meantime, I've gone back to playing my third DS Lite, which has developed an issue with the touch screen in the few days since I began using it again.

I know Nintendo has a reputation for really good hardware quality, but it's hard to feel that way with a history like that.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2010, 09:32:44 PM »

You must be in the extreme minority as I have never heard of anyone having as many problems as you have.

As for me, i've never had any problems with the actual systems (unless you count the ink on the original DS wearing out, likely from the oil on my hands).

Mop it up · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2010, 10:26:58 PM »

I didn't have any technical issues with mine, but then again, I had it maybe three months before selling it.

Shaymin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2010, 11:12:01 PM »

I had a hinge issue on one (replaced under warranty) and the backup's screens are a little off-color but not enough to be distracting.

Stratos · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2010, 11:15:54 PM »

My Lite fell from my dorm bunk bed one morning and got the infamous 'hairline crack' because of it but none of my systems have had issues worse than that.

In fact, the only systems I've had fail on my are my original NES (might still be saved) and the old Brick which got it's battery compartment corroded and stopped working 2 decades after I first got it. All other systems, handheld or console, still function besides those two.

Arbok · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2010, 12:07:49 AM »

Bought a DS (Phat) at launch, and it stills works just as good as ever after all these years.

Myxtika1 Azn · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2010, 02:17:06 AM »

1. DS Phat was cool until I sold it to a friend whose kids caused its hinges to crack. I sold it to him after 2 years of owning it.

2. DS Lite #1 had the hairline crack that turned into a big crack.

3. DS Lite #2 also had the hairline crack along with 2 dead pixels

4. DS Lite #3 has nothing wrong with it

5. DSi has a non-working R button.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:06:39 AM »

No problems with Phat which was stolen, and none with my lite now.

Pale · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2010, 01:03:54 PM »

I've got a Phat, Lite, and I and they are all perfectly functional. My Lite has the standard little cracks on the hing though.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2010, 05:59:42 PM »

My lite also had the standard cracks on the hinges as does my wife's lite. Nothing else wrong though and had those since the US launch of the lite.

oohhboy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:48:44 AM »

All the nintendo hardware I have personally owned are still perfectly functional.

My sister's lite however has 2 issues, the same old hinge issues and the bottom of her touch screen has be come unresponsive.

PHAT4LYF.

Ymeegod · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2010, 05:33:19 AM »

The hinge issue? Didn't realize other people ran into that as well, was able to make a "duct tape patch" for my DS by placing plastic spacers between the two hinges--looks like crap but it fixed the issue :0.

My DS Phat still works, 2nd owner because I bought it used.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2010, 05:55:18 AM »

Given all the DS problems I've had, it's surprising that only one of the three DS Lites I've had had cracks on the hinge. Of course, on the one of them that did have that problem, the cracked hinge eventually completely broke off, severing the wires inside, resulting in the only one of the five that was rendered completely unplayable.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:01:52 AM »

My DS Lite:
1. Cracked hinge
2. Broken L button
3. The middle of the touchscreen is not accurate

My DS Phat:
1. Nothing.

I completely agree that the DS Lite is not up to the usual Nintendo hardware quality. I have never had a piece of Nintendo hardware fail on me EVER until the DS Lite.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2010, 03:08:43 PM »

My touch screen doesn't register taps on the far, far right very well, but that's really it. I've dropped it several times, and as a result, the power slider doesn't work right, but that's no big deal, and definitely my fault.

I don't have this broken hinge problem on my DS Lite.

Sarail · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2010, 04:07:31 PM »

My touch screen is nowhere near as sensitive as it was when I bought it brand new... and I'm not rough with the thing at all.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2010, 12:08:02 PM »

Quote from: KnowsNothing on July 13, 2010, 10:01:52 AM

I completely agree that the DS Lite is not up to the usual Nintendo hardware quality. I have never had a piece of Nintendo hardware fail on me EVER until the DS Lite.

I'm guessing you never owned an original NES. I always had to blow on the cart and inside, shift the cart around in the system and everything before it would play a game. That was shortly after getting the system. Every time it didn't turn on the first time was technically a failure. What was nice though was that it lasted 10 years before dying. My N64 still works and my SNES mostly works.

nickmitch · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:02:29 PM »

My launch DS Phat worked up until I bought a DSi. It might still work if I could find the charger. The only problem it ever had was the time I broke the hinge on the right side.
No problems on the DSi.

Hyrulian Guard · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2010, 10:38:09 AM »

had a launch phat for upto 1.5 yrs after lite launch(U.S.) touch screen worked but wouldnt
do the adjust ( 3 taps) thing. traded it for a lite. no hinge issues, but lite tapes on "A" button sometimes doesnt register.
still playing it and love my nintendo hardware. ( my 360 red ringed)
honestly, dude ur rough with ur systems or something.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2010, 01:56:40 AM »

I had a DS lite at launch. It had the hairline crack for years until last week the crack started to get larger. I brought my DS into a shop befeore it broke and they replaced the entire outside of my system. I didn't even know they could do that, it cost about 20 bucks and now I have a black DS.
If you have an L or R button that doesn't work go back to your NES childhood and blow on it. I had the same problem with my old case and this fixed the problem for me. Dust or somethinge can apparently easily get into the contact area.
I've never heard of touchscreens losing their sensitivity before though, did you guys recalibrate in the menu?

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:01:36 PM »

Now my R button doesn't work. Blowing into the button is a pretty good temporary solution but if it works anything like blowing on a cartridge it will only further damage the contacts over time. Oh well, between my phat and my lite I'll be able to last until the 3DS comes out.

Sarail · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:49:38 PM »

Great.. upon further play of Dragon Quest... I'm noticing my D-pad's left directional sensor isn't working as well anymore. This is kinda making it a bit annoying to move my character around and such. Should I make the splurge and just get a DSi XL now? I have really been wanting one... but the 3DS is so close, though... hmmm...

Caliban · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:42:38 PM »

Quote from: Rachtman on August 03, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Great.. upon further play of Dragon Quest... I'm noticing my D-pad's left directional sensor isn't working as well anymore. This is kinda making it a bit annoying to move my character around and such. Should I make the splurge and just get a DSi XL now? I have really been wanting one... but the 3DS is so close, though... hmmm...

Just use your stylus. Saves you some money to buy the 3DS.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:06:56 PM »

If you really can't wait, just get a used DS phat, you can get one for like $80.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2010, 12:43:50 AM »

I don't know what used Lites are going for, but it can't be enough more than that to make you willing to go back to the monstrosity that is the Phat. If I were you, I'd hold off on buying anything for a month to see what the release date for the 3DS is. You don't want to spend even $80 and then find out the 3DS is coming in November.

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Author Topic: How many other people here have had DS hardware issues? (Read 11589 times)