Why the Nintendo Switch 2's magnets are a potential failure point

Most gaming consoles have had at least one major point of failure, depending on how much money was spent researching and developing every part of the device. Who can forget the ‘red ring of death’ that plagued the early Xbox 360 consoles or the lesser-known yellow light that signaled the premature end of early PlayStation 3s? Nintendo consoles are no strangers to this phenomenon, and there’s already some concern regarding magnetized Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch 2. Continue reading Why the Nintendo Switch 2's magnets are a potential failure point MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones

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Why the Nintendo Switch 2's magnets are a potential failure point

Most gaming consoles have had at least one major point of failure, depending on how much money was spent researching and developing every part of the device. Who can forget the ‘red ring of death’ that plagued the early Xbox 360 consoles or the lesser-known yellow light that signaled the premature end of early PlayStation 3s? Nintendo consoles are no strangers to this phenomenon, and there’s already some concern regarding magnetized Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch 2.

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones