I Took Apart The Nintendo Switch Lite...Here's What's Inside

[@SpawnWave]

The Switch Lite is a pretty cool little system. Time will tell if these Joysticks end up drifting later on. The DPAD is great though for Tetris!

[@solonepeon5805]

I know I covered the part on the OG Switch if you turn on the Joy Con with no Joy Stick you get auto drift. Is it the same thing with the Lite if you remove the Joy Sticks & see if the character or camera drifts without them?

[@mrconroy4672]

Solo Nepeon They might have improved the durability of it.

[@jmzyboy]

I have an Idea for a video. If the physical size of the battery is the same as the OG switch you should swap it out and see how long you can game on it until it dies!

[@jmzyboy]

@@NintenDub the old battery capacity is bigger in the normal switch so it should last longer.

[@Rwc900]

Spawn Wave wait you got a 2nd channel never knew this

[@zensafterglow4269]

It's time for everyone's favourite game show: "Can It Drift?!"

[@joshuaham1022]

Any joystick can drift. You should change that to will it drift

[@dbzandbleach]

DEJA VU!!! I'VE JUST BEEN IN THIS PLACE BEFORE!!!!

[@jasonbrown5619]

Yeah I'd with you there JoshuaHam. Can It Drift instead of Well It Drift.

[@agent5758]

more like how long until it drifts

[@volsavious2319]

@@joshuaham1022 I've never ever had a controller drift before nintendo and I've owned a plethora of consoles. It's shitty craftsmanship.

[@xXSpaceMexicanXx]

11:44 TLDR: Same Sticks inside, might be small changes.

[@Lordecai]

Thank you bud

[@DADRB0B55]

JOYcoN DRiFT sHALl LiVe oN

[@eldiegoetc9257]

Gracias amigo

[@MezzoForte4]

Saved me 20 minutes, thanks!

[@乇乂尺卂卄丨匚匚-j3t]

thank you i’m not gonna watch 19 minutes to say if it’s different or not

[@vio2112]

Oh no. If the drift kicks in, this is going to be a disaster..

[@scottsims6127]

You use a pro controller or joy con.

[@darkjord5823]

@@scottsims6127 what? On a portable only? Terrible fix

[@bandiriatraveler8343]

@@scottsims6127 For a portable console? Really?? That isnt even practical solution.

[@solonepeon5805]

@Johnny H. Damn that's savage 🤣😂

[@masteroflag]

Nintendo SUCKS I’ve had Xbox controllers drift on me. It’s why I didn’t get a 360 or PS4.

[@dariuspatterson7039]

I can’t even consider this until I’m 100% Sure it doesn’t have a drifting issue.

[@paintfatpurple7394]

Darius Patterson who cares if it breaks just send it in to be fixed.

[@yeahhbuddy3932]

Same.

[@yeahhbuddy3932]

@@paintfatpurple7394 then it will break again months later then nintendo will stop fixing it for free. Great advice dude.

[@cookingsauce8274]

@@paintfatpurple7394 you're TOTALLY right who cares if companies are purposefully selling hardware that's faulty. Also Nintendo doesn't fix the drifting issue for free everywhere idiot. Imagine shilling for a company as hard as u right now

[@voiddarkness5095]

@@paintfatpurple7394 Nintendo "fixes" it by replacing it with the same exact defective joystick design. They need to recall every joy con and ACTUALLY FIX THE ISSUE PERMANENTLY instead of being cheap.

[@NathanielBandy]

I was looking forward to this all day

[@victordejesus2000]

Nathaniel Bandy Heyyy how’s it been?

[@andresacosta7885]

So was I! Looking forward to your new video tomorrow. Always strive for originality!

[@MrOfflineAlways]

Can you defeat NSMB with Joy Con Drift?😈

[@LivenSixtyFive]

Nathaniel Bandy welcome back to my boulders.

[@noahellis9903]

I love ur vids nathaniel

[@drunxkills6624]

How many people came here just to see if the joycons will drift or not?

[@henryrichard7619]

Deku Drunx literally everyone who wasn’t subscribed

[@maxwelll.514]

Me. Bought a analog joystick replacement online & replace it myself. A very Hairy Experience replacing it 1st time

[@dizued]

Look like it will be really easy to replace it yourself though, so... (no spring like inside regular joycons)

[@Fortzon]

First drift case has surfaced 😂

[@TheOfficialChannelOfChannels]

if they do a Lawsuit id sign it, last time i got a $1,000 check just for signing one at work

[@lasz1979]

So basically; the first year is going to be critical for that drift thing, uh?

[@r_a_w_g_e_r]

Try the first 4 months

[@ct2651]

Most of the rumors and cases said several months only, by animal crossing launch, we should be fixed on the issue

[@Diwasho]

Can't someone just hook the sticks up to some machine that rapidly spins them non-stop for a day or two, burning through months of regular use an average gamer would put them up to in a matter of hours? We can hypothetically get the answer to the drift question now, waiting half a year or more is not ideal.

[@ct2651]

@@Diwasho nintendo is in the habitude of doing that kind of test with everything they get out, it seems that a robot is not able to simulate a human completely for this. First, human finger when you play handheld arent clean most of the time. Second, some people that didnt got the problem were using there joystick by placing their thumb on the side and not over them while moving it. (They didnt have drift even after years). If we want a robot, probably we need to talk first to someone that got the problem to make the robot act like it. That way, we will be sure.

[@jack.h99]

Ive had my switch since february and i just started getting drift on my right stick and its AWFUL

[@meyadin5844]

i certainly do love seeing people complaining "hey you should be expecting products to be defective" just to defend nintendo smh

[@voiddarkness5095]

Fanboys have reached a new low

[@digikpkm]

Yeah

[@jonsnow1342]

Seriously, it's so annoying. It's the reason why games are still full priced as well after 2 years.

[@pussydestroyer87]

I was told that by a service manager at a Pontiac dealer once. He said "everything breaks".

[@Mymatevince]

Great informative video. Big thumbs up :-)

[@gveltaine]

The fact that the card slot is modular is pretty damn cool, and seems open to a lot of potential. My overall favorite part of it though is easily replaceable, which is great when a system like this is geared towards younger kids, foreign objects being pushed into those seem very likely. Thanks for the amazing breakdown, that was enjoyable to watch!

[@JesseAndMike]

Great video! The turquoise is awesome!

[@otaquid]

I'll just sit here waiting for the pro while playing with my current happy-go-drifting-switch

[@Limerain]

I will just sit here and watch people use their Joycons idiotly and have a drift issue.

[@afromarco005]

@@Limerain Yea smart boi

[@marksapollo]

I can see a ‘Pro’ although it won’t be called that, launching latest 2021. But I think they’ll just clock the processor higher, give it a better screen and more RAM, and WiFi 6, and maybe bendable joycons?

[@Limerain]

@@afromarco005 thanks, salty boi. Wash your fingers before using your joycons

[@esmooth919]

Not gonna happen...

[@goonerOZZ]

Before buying I want to see the inside of the analogue stick... Edit: hmmmm going to the wait and see mode for a couple of months to see if there are drifting issues cropping up or not...

[@freshphilip410]

Exactly what I'm thinking...

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

Same

[@joserachi96]

Luckily for me i don't got any spendable money till November so I'm good with waiting lol

[@warchiefv5207]

Just buy the regular switch

[@goonerOZZ]

@Nintendo SUCKS why would I need an XBox? I already own a PC... All XBox games are available on PC that there's ZERO need for an XBox this generation

[@chriscorona307]

SPAWN WAVE I LOVE YOU IVE BEEN WATING ALL DAY FOR THIS!

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

I still have my og switch, +2 years old, never had joycon drift... Use it every day

[@thatguy3718]

Same here

[@cyrillaville2367]

You are lucky my joycons are unusable at this point good thing i bought a pro controller

[@tundratsunami3637]

But do you play smash brothers regularly? With your joy cons?

[@videocee]

Your just lucky.

[@masteroflag]

Red Ross I think it’s a combo of how rough you are with them and how often you have them undocked. I’ve had mine for that long too but keep them attached most of the time and use two pro controllers otherwise so they never got used enough it would be an issue. Meanwhile a kid who doesn’t play carefully and likely uses the grip controller constantly would more easily get drift

[@kyler247]

I just don't think it's feasible to believe that Nintendo had the time to fix the issue from the point that that started manufacturing switch lites to the time the drifting became a huge media coverage type of issue. They were pretty much already done making them when that happened

[@thepolticalone961]

Unless they already knew

[@nBasedAce]

Poorly designed. Major design flaw in the analog stick. Definitely going to drift. I thought Nintendo designed good consoles and handhelds, not anymore.

[@mrconroy4672]

The AcerbicAtheist I think they will improve it. Idk 😐, just my two cents.

[@mrconroy4672]

I think some people wanted too much.

[@solonepeon5805]

1st yr release to the Switch I got the drifts going so that early I think they knew.

[@WrestleChop]

People: I'm not paying 60 for remake of Zelda Link's Awakening! Me: Take my rupees!

[@nickabbott319]

Move Over Kids! LUL

[@raymond2111]

I wont pay for a overpriced remade game

[@gureguru4694]

10hrs playtime for $60 dollars. thats an all-time low.

[@ryneprince7113]

@@islu6425 how 4 is 25 to 35 hours

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

You: 🐑

[@Bezzaboi]

*sees time* 1:30 am Me: time to go to bed Spawn wave uploads Me: a little longer

[@marioruvalcaba9487]

You dont have to say who said what every goddamn sentence

[@prowlingtiger2226]

How unoriginal

[@SuperPoopatron]

Ah, a fellow Brit.

[@cooperdunn3808]

Ever since this was announced been waiting for this vid exxxxccciiiittteeeeddddd

[@nocfox3050]

Very nice little system.. Personally, I won’t be getting the Lite, but hopefully the people who do will enjoy the system.. Though I’m curious to see if the sticks will drift or at least has been made less susceptible to drifting.. Guess we’ll see..

[@b.o.353]

Thanks Spawnwave, saved me $200 bucks with the same sticks it’s a no sale. Thank you! To quote Nintendo, “Just keeeeep drifting!”

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

😂😂

[@doodlebob3374]

Crybaby

[@RhythmGrizz]

It doesn't have joycons. It's one solid system. Do you mean analog sticks?

[@victordelossantos6984]

Doesn't have joycons

[@b.o.353]

Victor De Los Santos same sticks. I’ll fix it. Unlike Nintendo.... well actually they will be won’t they?

[@10wilsonm10]

If it still works once you’re all done with your tear down make it a giveaway and sign it 😜

[@andreworto14]

willm10 better yet, sign the inside of it haha

[@10wilsonm10]

@Colin De Vries cause I already have a switch and wouldnt want to pay for it.

[@karwan6385]

@@10wilsonm10 ofcourse you wouldn't pay for it because you have no fucking job.

[@d3m0n709]

@Colin De Vries because they broke

[@saiyanc137]

Quit begging. And the “😜” emoji only makes it worse.

[@defox8929]

The analog sticks being the same and being set up the same means that their gonna have the same drifting issues down the road that the original Switch model has. When that happens Nintendo's gonna be in a bind. Replacing/repairing a single joycon is a lot easier and less expensive than replacing/repairing an entire system

[@b8conbear330]

@@yzois Haha funny :) you were totally right. and by that i mean they've done absolutely nothing and released a new model with the same problem :D this is just a joke please don't kill mee

[@joshuabeckwith7906]

Definitely going to wait on this one, staying with 3DS for now until joycon issues have been resolved, plus price will drop on it eventually.

[@Devo_gx]

You're not the only one to comment on the d-pad - especially for fighting games. I think it was Austin Plays or something like that who mentioned they weren't happy as it was harder to do special moves in Street Fighter

[@Her_Imperious_Condescension]

I think I saw it mentioned on GameXplain

[@steakcrust558]

been waiting and looks like I was right about those analog sticks; probly only right cuz I heard Spawn Wave say it first lmao

[@Walking_bandaid]

As someone who enjoys taking controllers, consoles etc apart to see if I can fix them, I really do appreciate all of your teardown videos!

[@DukeJon1969]

This will be amazing for Mario Kart; think of all the DRIFTING you could do!

[@chriswhoop]

😂

[@cb89127]

that's a transmission line speaker enclosure not to just to direct the sound but makes the output louder

[@tylerb3733]

80% of the people here are here for the analog stick

[@Her_Imperious_Condescension]

I was also here for confirmation about that dpad.

[@kavidroid]

Make it 100%

[@Her_Imperious_Condescension]

@Death of a Universe Advanced humour for mature people

[@sadguy3037]

Wow here are here? Damn..

[@FlygonSal330]

Well yeah, it's the console's biggest issue lmao

[@TomaszDurlej]

Speakers with bass reflex pretty impressive.

[@SonyTrinitron]

So now that you've torn it down, do you think that, like the OG Switch, that companies will start to make replacement shells for this thing? I love my turquoise, but I can see myself wanting to change it later.

[@johnflapper]

They probably still will, but it looks a LOT worse to work on than before

[@SonyTrinitron]

@@johnflapper Oh, yeah, I expected it to be a bit more complicated since it's smaller and a single unit... but it still looks much easier to work on than a single joycon, if I'm being honest lol.

[@johnflapper]

@@SonyTrinitron all but the front piece. The screen is literally fused to it. So maybe you can do the back and the buttons, but that's about it

[@SonyTrinitron]

@@johnflapper I had noticed that none of the teardowna so far have removed the screen.. Wonder how hard it is to pry off?

[@lurr1740]

@@SonyTrinitron the simpler solution may just be to buy the front shell with a replacement screen already on it, it's not like the lcd is particularly expensive

[@cameronhirsch]

I've been waiting to see this all day. Thank you.

[@MoonyTheBat]

If you look at Nihongo Gamer's video testing the D-Pad for fighting games, he did have issues with rolls.

[@austinmartin2927]

Guy buys a $200 game system, takes brand new game system out of box and immediately starts sticking screwdrivers into it. That's why I love this channel!

[@vogelruch9911]

I want to buy a switch but the joy cons drift concern me a lot

[@drcola143]

@@just-justiin why the fuck would you do that?

[@eman59461]

Yes they have drifting issues but at lease its easy to repair. I still love my switch lite.

[@SuiteLifeofDioBrando]

Hopefully the analog will not drift as easy as a joycon.

[@frozengamer3030]

I hope so too

[@mrconroy4672]

I hope so too. I haven’t had problems though.

[@shimes424]

7:17 the reason it's encased is because a ported box will enhance the sound quality and loudness, just like bookshelf speakers sound worse when you take the woofer out of the box and it plays free-air

[@andrewmilhoan3568]

This is the video I've been waiting for. Thanks Spawn Wave for always uploading great content!

[@zaraguth]

I love the vanilla Switch more because of the docking ability and the split joycon share / table top mode / motion control. The original is really something special. Will I get this for my niece? Yes (IF it doesn't drift)

[@COOLMCDEN]

The switch lite does have gyro but no rumble.

[@chrissykes69]

If analog is the same. For me it's waste of money

[@sordel5866]

A Switch with no detachable Joycon, no. HD rumble, that can't output to TV? Regardless of joystick drift, this was always a rather marginal proposition. It's aimed at people who simply can't afford the main system.

[@MysticShadows86x]

Thats why im keeping my OG Switch i see no reson to "downgrade"

[@brandonsmith7960]

That is my biggest concern about buying it

[@Itzsfo0]

i have an original system, and I have a Xbox One X (GOW 5 edition, first time owning a x1) and PS4 Pro as well as N2DS XL. and last gen (360 and Wii U) systems...and Phone (Galaxy) and desktop PC (Asus All-in-one, 2016 model) among others...including somewhere a Vita Slim collecting dust lol. So at this point I've owned the "OG" (original) Red/blue bundled switch. for about 2 years...and thing is 1) I never cared about IR/HD rumble (hell even during the 4-5th gen of consoles w/ the N64) era...late 90s/early 2000s - I never cared about the rumble pak then (before HD rumble, when it was just....rumble lol) 2) I dont care about the dock (my dock literally sits in a drawer with my X360 and Wii U unhooked collecting dust) no point to sell it, but also no point in using it...as 99% of my gaming on the Switch is indies and platformers (both AAA and indies) and the occasional first party nintendo exclusive (Octopath, Xenoblade, you know Breath of the Wild, etc) ...only BOTW = was the only game that so far I've used the DOCK/TV play for...and even then (220 hours of play) I only put...maybe 100 hours on the dock/TV play (using the default HDMI that comes w/ the system). But all the rest of my gaming...indie, including Binding of isaac (over 1,300 hours lol) among others....i play table-top + Hori table-top stand + the smash bros pro controller (which is like the xenoblade pro controller has the central pivot added underneath the d-pad, to make it a proper dpad, not that I care, cause I dont use d-pad that much, but its nice to have). I used handheld first 9-10 months of owning system...2017 into 2018...then by end of 2018 when the Super Smash Bros Ultimate launched in december along w/ the new pro controller, I got my hands on a copy, and I went straight table-top ever since. and the system sits under my TV (on the TV stand) but only 1 foot from my bed, so I can literally rise out of bed, grab pro controller, push the SLEEP/HOME button andturn system on, and it has the AC adapter plugged directly into system...the dock & HDMI sit in a drawer collecting dust (alongside my last gen X360 and Wii U also unhooked and collecting dust). So basically the switch is a table-top-exclusive-indie-gaming-device. I dont worry about battery life, and/or kick stand (cause it stays on the table-top) and its only 1 foot from my face when I'm sitting upright in bed...I can sit in bed, and game in table-top mode w/ pro controller so its easy... I do however (after owning the system for nearly 2 years) and I have a few other accessories outside of the HORI table top stand and PRo controller, the only other 2 accessories I have are: 200GB Micro SD (SanDisk) which I haven't even begun to fill it up, so memory isn't an issue either)....and lastly I got well its not an accessory its just the NSO (Nintendo Switch Online Service) ...and I didnt get it for the vintage games, I got it solely for the Cloud storage. which I think should have been free, but oh well. $20 isnt much. SO I want a second / cheaper / bang around system that is solely a handheld (for short-travel) here n there (which I do quite often)...I may be the RARITY here, the small % of those who have an OG switch and STILL want the Lite...but I have my reasons...and its not related to "children" whatsoever. I realize thats prob the main reason for owning it...that makes sense...but for me, having a back-up system that you know...is cheaper, bang-around, don't have to baby it "as much" ( still gonna take care of it naturally ) but...the fear of it getting scuffed ...well you know not as big of a deal And its nice that the SATISFYE company (my nephew has the Pro gaming grip along w/ the carrying case) he got last christmas for his regular switch) and they have already unrolled/unveiled a PRO LITE Grip along with a carrying case for the Switch Lite. and its not much $...so its like...I can get the Lite, and now a grip (which will make it an even MORE proper handheld) and a carrying case.... I know the Switch revision (the one w/ the red box-art) has a longer battery life then BOTH the OG switch and Switch lite, I get that...but again - I'm not going on 7-9 hour road trips every week...but I am using a handheld a few times per month, for a few hours (2-3 here, 2-3 there) and the Lite = being a lighter weight, single-body, design...with a PROPER d-pad, and now a Satisfye gaming grip + bundled carrying case (and I've felt/used the original before...so I know what I'm getting into) I dont care about the in-ear-buds, and the shitty thumb-stick attachments, I only want the Pro Grip (the main unit) and the pro carrying case...thats it. And as for the $ aspect...well people are talking about $200 + tax (which here in maryland is 6%) so basically it would be out of store a total of = $211.99 with tax. Well I have 2 gift cards from my birthday (I turned 36 back in March...) and at my age, you don't get fancy gifts, or ...any gifts lol you get a card, with some plastic in it lol which is fine, Visa Gold Pre-paid gift cards...and being...I didn't want anything back in March/April/May and I owned basically all the hardware/software I wanted...and nothing else in my life I could think of...I just held onto both cards (1 is worth $75 even, and the other 2nd card is worth $25 even) neither have been used. So I can walk into a Gamestop, or Best Buy, Target, Walmart Super Center, or the local ma&pa retailer "Gamerz Paradise" (they are a local 1-store retailer only...they are inside an Amish Market, which has numerous vendors/stores) Gamerz Paradise is one of them. they buy/sell/trade games (discs, cartridges, mini discs, any system you can think of going back to the original Atari 2600 to present day Xbox One and PS4 and N. Switch. Not to mention PC physical (from past games) and figures/toys related to gaming and a pokemon TCG (card) selection. Basically anything hobbyist/gaming related. So...I can use these cards anywhere....so $211 (tax included) you might as well knock $100 off the top...your looking at me walking out of the (whatever store) having only paid ALITTLE more then $100 for the system (to be exact basically $111) lol...thats less then the New 2DS XL costs even. I realize not everyone has a gift card or multiple cards ready and waiting, most people dont, but this is why I say..for me...my reasons...its an easy choice. New lighter weight system w/ proper d-pad, and what I'm hearing is "more durable feeling...since its a single body...feels quite nice, and surprising....and even the screen could possibly be a few "nits" brighter (peak brightness) ...mostly everything is the same, minus slight increase to battery life ..which isn't much but STILL...these are minor changes and upgrades..and for what ? a system I can buy for UNDER $150 w/ my gift cards ...$110 - $111 w/ tax for a new system...thats an easy pill to swallow. And of course, something (god forbid, but eventually it does happen to most devices) they brick...my Switch OG is already 2 (almost) years old...another year, another 2 years...a few more thousand hours (possibly) ....who is to say It wont happen anytime...and I take care of it (its never been dropped, or in extreme weather conditions) but still...you just never know...so it would be kinda cool to have something as a backup be it 1 year, or 2 years or whatever...of course the only issue / stick in my plans...(spokes) ...is if Nintendo unveils / announces in (sometime 2020) a "Switch XL Pro" or "Switch XL" variant of some sort....lol I can see it now....eh...but then I would prob just sell my OG switch, get whatever I can back from that...and IF its worth it, then I'll get the new[er] switch. Thats all, quite simple. But I can completely understand someone not wanting the Lite, or having 0 interest..esp if they already own a version of the system (the OG switch or the recent revision/red boxed system) thats fine, no hate here - not trying to convince anyone or anything. I just think the Lite may have more then "1" reason to buy, thats all

[@kidrobot.]

@@sordel5866 actually its aimed at people who only want it as a compact handheld. im sure there are many out there that can afford the extra $100 but dont want to

[@rafaeldomingus1735]

Can we design that to utilize a cybershot lens and a beat making program

[@BowsetteKoopa]

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! I am so excited for this video! Thank you for getting it done today!

[@The.JZA.]

I've seen a lot of people being perplexed by the chamber that the speaker sits in. The chamber and channel/tube that is connected to the speaker is called and transmission line and it acts as a ported box which allows the manufacturer to tune the sound based on the volume and length of the chamber. The sound waves resonate in the tube and based on the length of the tube you can tune it to perform better at certain frequecies and smooth out the sound signature. If you google image search "Transmission Line speaker" youll see lots of images of speaker boxes with similar squiggly ports leading from the speaker to the outside. You could do the same thing with a long straight tube but then it would be a very big assembly so the "tube" is "folded" on itself to make it easier to package.

[@icantbiteice]

The only reason I don’t want it is because of drift, I mean I always buy joycons since I prefer those but with my OG switch I can get new joycons or use a pro controller with a tv, if I’m going to use a normal controller I want it to be big, if I’m holding the switch with joycons then I get to move the switch if I want to get a closer look and if I have a controller I can get a bigger screen to make up for the lack of not being able to move it, I’d be fine if it didn’t drift but this thing will definitely be drifting like my OG joycons soon.

[@dreamsdeep1076]

WOOD MINER hori joycons are best

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Something you missed on the speaker case. There’s a “tube” going from the top upwards, back down and curved outward. Tubing is a trick used to amplify bass. So it seems the case is a two way case. That’s pretty cool.

[@BeowulfCav]

Dammit Nintendo you had one job

[@doodlebob3374]

What did they do wrong?

[@RhythmGrizz]

Innocent till proven guilty

[@voiddarkness5095]

@@doodlebob3374 here you are again

[@therunawaykid6523]

Doodle Bob made dodgy drifting joycons

[@remakeyourself]

I watch your channel usually 2x a day and I have been eagerly awaiting your Switch Lite video for probably 2 weeks now.

[@jokerzwild00]

I'm impressed with the build quality. It feels very solid, much moreso than my old Switch. I do very much prefer the screen on the original though. I'm trying to decide if I'm keeping the Lite or giving it to my kids, I think I'll give it to them since it seems so much more sturdy and I like the bigger screen. Don't care about hdmi out, we used the old one as a handheld only anyway. This is a glorious day though no matter which one I keep, no more fighting for Switch time with my son! Now if they would only give us a decent way of handling accounts on multiple Switches. The current way fucking sucks, but I've heard that with the release of the lite they're working on a better solution.

[@REPVILE]

hey yo Im sure it feels more solid since there are no flimsy controllers docking points.

[@masterkeygaming2626]

Had the switch lite for almost a year (got it for Christmas) and still have no drift lol :D

[@Absalon_melon]

after 4 more months has it drift ?

[@thewoosp2782]

This week my left analogue stick gave up, makes like a small clicking sound. 10 months they lasted. I now have one set of fully functioning joy con. One set has drift on the left and broke shoulder button on the right. Dogshit.

[@chan13153]

Send them in to nintendo. Repairs if ur in US wont cost you anything.

[@jessiem9960]

It's a crapping thing Nintendo did. They should have made new and improved joycons a long time ago (I heard they have new colors, not sure if they changed the analog stick on those though) and set the switch lite to a later date to fix that also. They ignored the issue so long to the point they were sued. My 3ds lasted years before I sold it and it was still in great condition. I want a switch/lite but want to invest in something I know will actually last. They went downhill on those joycons and now possibly the lite. So disappointed.😓

[@thewoosp2782]

First joy con drift issue got fixed in UK no worries (right analogue). Moved to Indonesia for work, dropped switch and broke shoulder button. Went to Singapore and bought a set of red joy con. Red were later release, thought I dodged the drift batch. Bummed.

[@doodlebob3374]

@@jessiem9960 Use it properly and it won't drift the people having problems have abused the shit out of them

[@videocee]

@@doodlebob3374 excuse me but i dont abuse anything i own. U should research before spouting nonsense.

[@DiskCart]

So Ive been watching a few people take this as well as the "new" switch apart and they all seem to agree they changed the sticks from the original switch. There is a little divet added inside at the base of the stick that is assumed to hold it better from drifting. The original is smooth where the new switch and sqitch lite have the divet

[@rhtr.]

Same analog drift. Good job Nintendo!

[@Thesusoperator]

Good luck with the drifting boys!!!!!!!!

[@coreymckee4844]

Im gonna wait for news on drift or not. Im NOT wasting my money on this if it does.

[@leecroft1983]

Corey Mckee Oh yeah, same here. That would be the smartest thing to do.

[@tails300]

If you’ve already got a switch you shouldn’t be wasting your money anyway…

[@archerboy7922]

Just get the original switch 😑

[@marksapollo]

Thanks for the tear down, that’s a really well designed system, lots of effort made to make it a solid device.

[@giovannipaese7772]

I think it was Gamexplain that had an issue the dpad for fighting games so you’re probably right

[@jacobguy3343]

I think they made the d pad this way is because the regular switch only has the four buttons of movement isnt of a d pad

[@davidnewbon4385]

Im just going to get the carry case for the Switch Lite so I can put it away when I'm not using it. That way, it will reduce the chance of dust getting under the analog stick.

[@ChariotManGaming85]

Sheesh the CPU is even smaller on the Switch Lite. The chip packs some serious punch!

[@Kresma]

ChariotManGaming Same chip as the one in the newer revision switch.

[@rafaeldomingus1735]

Like as a workstation with internet connectivity plus the video games with an audio sampler and drum machine that records video

[@MrZozue]

So it's another "Tokyo Drift" version, but you cannot replace joycons this time. You have to discard the whole system. Nice.

[@mr.aizawa5257]

You watched the video, right? You saw him take out the sticks semi-easily, right? You do know the sticks cost less than 10 bucks on ebay, RIGHT? Why would you say you would have to get a whole new system? Even if you did, because you weren't confident enough to fix it yourself, nintendo covers it under warranty! Think before you say something stupid.

[@dialena4418]

@@timetravelingoldman6839 they literally just mentioned that the issue can be fixed easily with way less money where did they mention that its okay? They simply said that noone has to disgard the system

[@mobious01]

Mr. Aizawa and you are aware nintendo should have fixed this right? There shouldn’t be a need for people to try to fix such an issue

[@mr.aizawa5257]

@@mobious01 I know that people shouldn't have to fix this. Nintendo really did a bad with this one. I do not backup nintendo in anyway, but the guy I replied to was overreacting. That's all I did. Please don't put words in my mouth.

[@KingGarlock]

Love that he buys a second Switch Lite just for the teardown. This is why I subscribed.

[@anthonydehijar8466]

It hasn't even been a full day and already he's taking it apart. What a madlad.

[@chadkirk150]

I was thinking of getting a Switch Lite. But since Nintendo still uses the same analog sticks I'm waiting a few months.

[@NS-ku1kf]

News came up. Nintendo switch Lite still drifts....already!!!! Not even a month...

[@adamterry77]

Surely there is legal case against Nintendo waiting to happen being they publicly acknowledged they were aware of problems with the analog sticks but decided to sell the switch lite to everyone anyway

[@EirkenElite]

That chamber for the speaker also tunes it and increases frequency range

[@paintfatpurple7394]

Luke Jorgenson speaker nerd alert 😂😂😂

[@simber3523]

@@paintfatpurple7394 did you feel good typing that? Lmao

[@EirkenElite]

@@simber3523 its information that he didn't know I was trying to inform but I can see how you would think I was trying to be rude cause trying to inform idiots like you about science is something people with education have to fight on a daily basis ignorance is bliss and u must be smiling ear to ear

[@simber3523]

@@EirkenElite uh check who the comment is directed to

[@EirkenElite]

@@simber3523 sorry I don't KZbin much ...sober

[@meeragrace1793]

Yay. Been waiting for this!

[@richardsd8526]

Same joy con’s?? That kills it for me. Thanks for video

[@temporaryname4076]

They should have used rollers instead of scratch-able graphite in the analog sticks

[@christopherson93]

I'm sure they've tried and that was the best they could come up with

[@digikpkm]

MrHamerbush Then they need to try again

[@s.b.b.3567]

Amazingly comprehensive for having been completed in just one day - not to mention the unboxing on Plus...! You and Evan have absolutely distilled Tech Wave and I consider this the top tier of video game educational video! Thank you thank you!!!

[@ketokingninja2550]

Damn I hope that they improved tbe sticks because 2 of my joycons have had stick drift and you saying its the same is bad news bears :/

[@thewolfgabe3656]

I think one should consider while the material is similar there is a likelihood they may have made slight revisions to the manufacturing process to reduce wear in order to reduce the odds of drift

[@neverknow2474]

Once I have enough money I want to get one for my wife. It's a nice alternative.

[@johnflapper]

Same here. She plays our Switch constantly, same as if it was already a Lite. Preordered the special edition, then i get to play my actual Switch finally

[@volsavious2319]

Me too. My girlfriend loves Minecraft and things like that and is always playing mine lol

[@bisugzzz]

same here bro, will wait for the animal crossing edition, wifey looves that game to death.

[@rast125]

Same here

[@Gatefan1565]

Thanks for the tear down! They really crammed all the pieces into it with very little wiggle room. Which is a bummer. Was hoping for some voids to be able to work with to add on extra stuff.

[@latinochico]

Can the switch lite be modified to output to TV ? Answer: That switch does not exist on the switch lite mother board.17:07

[@AndreasBaller]

Thanks!

[@eagle2032]

3:43 that right side could be the passive outtake/exhaust vent.

[@jacobjordan8340]

Still unclear if the drift is resolved. Fortunately it hasn't afflicted me too much. Lite looks cool though might pick one up....but which color??

[@thedude1072]

Jacob Jordan I like the turquoise color

[@jacobjordan8340]

@@thedude1072 yea. That or the grey

[@no_4259]

I would wait for a new color to be released. The current lineup isn’t really that exciting in my opinion. Maybe a GC/GBA indigo, a NES/Famicom or SNES/Super Famicom. Maybe some transparent colors like the old GBs and the 2DS.

[@jacobjordan8340]

@@no_4259 oh if they announce an automatic purple (classic gba) I'm buying day one lol

[@Catsincradle]

Grey

[@willmiller82]

Love the tear down vids, so interesting and much appreciated!!

[@gureguru4694]

that analog stick is bad news

[@kickbeez642]

dear god it better not be, or Nintendo might have dug a grave. You don't want bad news like that going into your christmas sale which should be huge for Switch Lite.

[@MadOrange644]

kickbeez it’ll take a few months before the first case of the Lite drifting, Nintendo will deny the shit out of the problem and slowly update the future Switch Lites and joycons. If anyone wants a Switch I recommend getting the regular version because the joycons are easy to replace or fix.

[@LionOfJudah83]

Videos like these are why I sub to this channel. Your tech breakdowns are amazing.

[@fernandooliver6639]

yes I try fighting games and the d pad sucks.

[@elekktrik_0339]

If this starts drifting it’s gonna be HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@trillabp3971]

Whats sad is it could easily be fixed with a software update that allows analog dead zone adjustments.

[@FireBreatherMP1]

@@trillabp3971 maybe they'll do that if it does start drifting

[@mmq9886]

Why can’t the switch lite have the same button layout as the wiiU ? I mean there’s no joycon anymore so why not ?

[@johnodaz1273]

Very good Taking Apart vid Jon(SW). The Switch Lite i still think isn't worth getting if you already have a Switch outside of being a Collector or Handheld Gamer or Younger Gamer. No Rumble at all is a bummer and the D-Pad isn't the best for Fighting Games due too the low profile of the D-Pad, makes it inconsistent which is ashame.

[@pixellux7844]

Bout to go and flex on everyone that got a switch lite with my switch v2

[@saradelavega1894]

It's a great little system man

[@Thatblackz28]

Bout to go flex with a family of 2 OG switches and 4 lites

[@pixellux7844]

@@Thatblackz28 somebody give this man an oscar

[@gureguru4694]

bigger screen. longer battery life and can output into a tv.

[@matthewnugent-marcoux3658]

Hiya, I sincerely appreciate you pointing out the air intake vents being that the one on the right is blocked off(?) 3:40 for some reason by design on this Lite model. My wife has the exact color you used on this teardown and I was wondering why it got so warm while she played for the hours of ACNH until it needed a recharge. I checked the back as you did and noticed the same difference for the air intakes compared to a regular Switch model we have here as well, and was curious if the Lite was badly assembled. Considering yours was the same, I guess not... Tell me if yours gets as warm during use as I almost called Nintendo to request an RMA for nothing until I remembered to watch this again today to help shed light on the situation.

[@rynemiller1931]

U should try putting a new switch chip in the switch lite that'd be epic and solve docking issue, you'd have the ultimate switch

[@RhythmGrizz]

Don't think it works that way

[@bluebomber875]

@@RhythmGrizz yeah lol

[@lethaoink7628]

RhythmGrizz that’s like deciding you’re going to put the graphics chip from a PC into a phone

[@paintfatpurple7394]

🤦‍♂️

[@MisterSouji]

Not that I think they would do it, consodering they advertised the switch lite as "handheld only". But would it be possible for Nintendo to make a dock for the lite containing the missing hardware for the video out? The processor and ram and all that stuff is the same, its still capable of producing the information that is displayed when in docked mode. Say they do a system update for the lite that would tell the system to output as if in docked mode, but use usb-c to communicate this information. Or maybe even a semi docked mode, where it runs at 720 still to save bandwith? Once again, I doubt Nintendo would do this.

[@qphlat27]

Oh man, Nintendo's in trouble. They had time to think of a way around the drift. This is going to get ugly. I'm most likely not going to pick one up now. Can you take apart the daemon x machina split pad next, please?

[@redcrimson1028]

Simething tells me they did make small changes and thry wont drift. You'd be surprise howbbig of a difference a small changes canged can make

[@Daibudo]

Now, this is what I'm waiting for. Keep up that good work man!

[@Agent1_-]

Roses are red This Switch is blue I came for 11:20 And you probably did too

[@therunawaykid6523]

Agent 1 roses are red The switch joyCONS are red and blue I’ve got joystick drift You probably do too

[@Fortzon]

First drift case has surfaced 😂

[@ronc4752]

So it’s not worth it basically 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@VCiPz]

Basically

[@wnemethvargo284]

Depends on what you want and need plus money situation

[@HemlockSky1991]

It’s $100 less, so if you don’t want to play docked, or want something smaller to carry, it is perfectly worth it.

[@pointblank4722]

I have never played my switch docked, but I'll take the OG switch over this anytime anyday, this shit has nor rumble, it has no motion control and its too small, the OG switch already gives me cramp when used grip.

[@breeze5459]

Wow hahaha. You people really Hate what you dont like. 😏

[@GregCaldwellPlays]

The d-pad in the pro has been fixed since December with the smash pro

[@jblockman5597]

Finally someone does this

[@jgswweet]

Nihongo Gamer tested diagonals, and he said that it's definitely not great. Maybe a 3D printed custom dpad cap might make things better?

[@RhythmGrizz]

I could honestly give a shit about diagonals

[@iShionSinX]

Came here for 11:20, Im a sad panda.

[@NS-ku1kf]

News came up. Nintendo Switch Lite still drifts! Which mean they did NOT try to fix the issue at all. Gonna wait for a full redesign of the Nintendo Switch instead of waiting to replace joycon every month.